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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am endeavoring to start an herbal
guild in Steppes. I have spoken with Suzanna the Herbalist and she is
assisting me in this endeavor. She suggested to put this on our list and
several of other lists to see who would be interested in joining a herbalist
guild. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Our goal will be to identify herbs, see
them in their natural state and their dried state. How to dry them and
keep them. How to mix them. Which ones can only be used topically or
internally. Which ones to mix to get a desired affect.. How to turn
them into a salve, ointment, poultice, tincture, tea, etc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Due to Suzanna's extremely busy schedule she can
only assist me in starting this guild. However she has committed to advise
me, teach some classes (when her schedule allows) and be my
mentor.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We have decided on once a month guild
meetings on Mondays but not sure which Monday. Our first meeting will
be in June & probably the second Monday. It will be at my house in
Richardson. That will give everyone at least two weeks to recoup from
Wardlord.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have also concidered having a class
at Steppes fighter practice for those who can not make a monday night for
what ever reasons.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would like to hear from all of those
interested in coming and joining a herbalist guild. As well, I would like
to know what you would like to get out of this guild. I would also
like to know if any of you, who are already accomplished in the herbal
arts, would like to teach at a guild meeting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please give me your insights. This will be a
Steppes herbal guild, however, it is open for anyone in any group in
Ansteorra.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am Viscountess Katherine Mariana O'Malley,
apprentice to Master Terans. I have been in the SCA since
1989. I make all my own medicinal herbals. I have entered my herbals
in two Steppes Artisans and received honorable recognition, from Suzanna the
Herbalist in 1999 and Laurels from Trimeris/Florida in 2000.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I hope to hear from many of you and all suggestions
on the herbal guild are gladly welcomed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Your Humble Servant,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Viscountess Kate</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>aka VKate/Barb Howard</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you need to reach me privately my email
is:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="mailto:draeco55@home.com">draeco55@home.com</A></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>