[Elfsea] Moot and new fighter practice vote

[Richard Threlkeld]

Unfortunately, Pyro and I will miss moot. We will still be in Florida visiting my Dad. Although you will probably not allow proxy votes, I would like to voice my opinion that would have been made at Moot. I believe we should try Trinity Park. We should try it until after Gulf War, then reevaluate our position. The timing is because we should have somewhere set in stone while we get ready for Gulf War.

My choice is due to (1) the amenities (restrooms, water, space, etc), (2) the number of possible sites within the park that would work for us, (3) the possibility of archery (not confirmed yet), (4) the number of people who use the park during our time periods, (4) the changing mix of people who use the park - it is not just the local residents, (5) the location - further West than the other primary choices, (6) the playgrounds and other facilities for children, and (7) I have always liked Trinity.

One of the primary criteria during the reevaluation should be the number of fighters and non-fighters that actually show up. Another should be the number of people who just come to watch us and their interest level.

If the Bedford site requires a lot of paperwork or interaction with the Bedford council, then we should continue to go through that in case we need it after Gulf War.

Unfortunately, this discussion has become divisive of late. A quick decision may close the discussion before it gets much worse. A few points may help a bit. As the car dealer's ad says "We are not married to any of them." If we find fighter practice does not get better or attendance falls, then we can try another tack. In particular, if the people of Elfsea's western areas do not attend more then we may wish to move it further East. But an effort to attend by those in the eastern areas would show good faith.

We should also continue to have other fighter practices in the eastern reaches of Elfsea so those who truly cannot make a Trinity practice still have another venue in Elfsea. Baron Galen's practice at his home meets that criteria currently. If he cannot hold practice for some period of time, I would offer my home in its place (though his practice is good in a large part because of his presence).

Finally, please assume that all of us are honorable and have the best interests of the Barony at heart when we post. Nobody is intentionally trying to make your life less good in Elfsea. No faction is trying to wrest control of the Barony. Drake's comments struck a nerve with the majority of the Barony and drove them to action. Unmet needs of those to the West of Arlington and the archery community then surfaced. In fairness to those who have lived with longer drives and exclusion some of us have been willing to make our drives a bit longer.

In Service,
Caelin on Andrede