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<DIV><FONT size=4>As a newbie, I just wanted to send my most sincere graditude
for my family receiving such a warm welcome from the Barony of Elfsea.
Everyone has been so kind and helpful about helping us "find our footing" not
only in this SCA group, but in Texas as well.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>My husband, Jared, has been having a marvelous time at fighter
practice, and sends out his thanks to those who have been helping him out.
That includes the welcome to join fighter practice, the loaner gear and
Mistress Stella's "reminders" of the areas he isn't blocking properly. He
says if you don't come home with dead arms and a few lumps to tell you what to
work on, it wasn't a good practice.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I must also thank those of you who have helped make me feel
welcome to be involved. I have had a wonderful time meeting people, and
look forward to meeting more of you. I had a good time at the last moot,
and I know a few of you enjoyed passing around my youngest daughter,
who was quite content to be held by as many of you that wanted to. I have
also enjoyed the last Middle Eastern Dance classes I have attended. Thank
you, Duchess Willow, for your guidance and patience in the class and topics
beyond. (I send my sincere regret that I do not believe I can attend
tonight, as my husband is working) I had a wonderful time at the Scribes
and Illumination Guild Monday night. I enjoyed meeting more of you, and
once again, my thanks to Mistress Stella for her guidance, patience, and
willingness to send me home with a scroll to paint, even though it was my first
attendance. (I appreciate that leap of faith!) Also, my thanks to
the Baroness for making sure I knew which house was hers, and making me feel
most welcome inside of it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>A huge thanks to Daire de Haya, for his help at the fighter
practices; and to Lady Tereysa and Lord Arias for everything you have
done.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Thank you again, to everyone, for making us feel so
welcome.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Sincerely,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Debra Spencer & family (Jared, Samantha and
Rowenna)</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>