ES - Fw: Coronation seating

[Rhonda New]

I agree with Bice and her reasoning, which, I suppose,
is agreeing with Master Richard!

/Lady Elizabeth Hawkwood
(Who hopes to be in the kitchen and therefore
will probably not get a seat anyway - the one I
have is sufficient.)

Chris Harper wrote:

> At 11:54 AM 10/25/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >Here is my 25 cents worth on this subject(inflation!)
>
> I'm not sure if my words are worth much so I am going to give them away for
> free!
>
> >I like having people on one side of the table. This allows for easy serving
> >and also for incredible table decorating with front cloths. Also everyone is
> >facing the same direction.
>
> I fully agree with Richard on this one.  Part of the reason ties in with the
> next statement.
>
> >Just let the people who really want to get to the site early get the best
> >tables. Just guarantee's who ever prepays a seat at a table for feast.
>
> In addition to having more room to serve and for decoration, it allows more
> space between you and the people talking behind you.  This helps you to hear
> court better.  As one who has attended the last 10 coronations and enjoys
> hearing all that is said, this is one of my concerns.  Baroness Dana and
> myself always get to the site very early, often we have to wait for gate to
> open, in order to get a seat as close as possible to the front.  We have
> found that sitting farther back than the first four rows usually assures we
> will hear very little of what is said by anyone up front.  And yes, I do
> have a hearing problem.  The result of over use for MANY years.:)  Even
> though Dana is kind enough to repeat things I miss, sometimes she misses
> them as well.
>
> Thanks for letting me add my words to yours.
>
> Bicé
> >just my opinion
> >Richard Fairbourne
> Chris Harper
> bice at flash.net
>
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