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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=682115813-04042006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Greystone isn't a private resort, it is public
- but it is very high dollar. Their primary business
is as a hunting lodge for exotic game and upland fowl, but they also
do the high end corporate retreat and bed-and-breakfast and
honeymoon thing. I did a little research on the place, it's
definately not for us.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2>Alaric</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B>
elfsea-bounces+glen.d.wilkerson=lmco.com@ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces+glen.d.wilkerson=lmco.com@ansteorra.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Sue Delk<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, April 04, 2006 8:57 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
Barony of Elfsea<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Elfsea] The search for sites Part
1<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Last time I heard Greystone was a private resort
that was WAY out of most group's price range. But that was several years
ago and ownership may have changed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, DFT has a new site for Guardian this
year. It's just about 100 yards west of the old site, but has showers,
flushies, electricity, RV hookups, etc. It's called Camp and
Fish in Glen Rose. The website for Guardian is <A
href="http://dragonsfire-tor.ansteorra.org/">http://dragonsfire-tor.ansteorra.org/</A> and
look under Guardian of the Tor. It might be a good site!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In service,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>HL Genevieve</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=bethzimm@swbell.net href="mailto:bethzimm@swbell.net">Beth
Zimmerman</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=elfsea@ansteorra.org
href="mailto:elfsea@ansteorra.org">'Barony of Elfsea'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, April 04, 2006 8:19
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: [Elfsea] The search for
sites Part 1</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you. This
is very informative. Here is a sight you might also check out. <A
href="http://www.greystonecastle.com/index.htm">http://www.greystonecastle.com/index.htm</A>,
it’s probably out of our range but I always wanted to check it out and see if
it’s a real castle or a mock up. I pass it every time I go to the Smoke
Stack restaurant or to visit my mom in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">El Paso</st1:place></st1:City>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Lady Afrena u’
Dunlainghe<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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elfsea-bounces+bethzimm=swbell.net@ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces+bethzimm=swbell.net@ansteorra.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Julie Cunningham<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Monday, April 03, 2006 5:46
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> elfsea@ansteorra.org;
Barony of Steppes - SCA Inc.<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [Elfsea] The search for sites
Part 1</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Greetings
everyone!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Just wanted to fill everyone in our
(Geoffrey’s and Katheryn’s) adventures this weekend, looking for possible SCA
Central Regional event sites. Our journeys will be posted to lists
and will, at some point, be input into a database for future reference for
local event planning. Again, this is more of a fact-gathering venture
with a smidge of our most humble opinions. We are specifically looking for an
alternative Warlord site, but are keeping an open mind to all Central Regional
events as well as local Baronial or <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Canton</st1:place></st1:City> events. It is up to the event
steward to find out additional information that we do not offer
here. We will answer questions, just send us an email or give us a
call.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Chapter 1 – The
Pines…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We journeyed to the location called “The
Pines” near Big Sandy, Texas. This is about 10 miles east of the Hawkins site.
The website is http://www.thepines.org/<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> The site is very lovely with many
amenities. There is actually one open field, which would serve nicely for a
list field. Parking is limited at this site, since buses usually bring
children in for camp. Parking would be very challenging for Warlord or Elfea
Defender. They do not allow alcohol on premises there. They have great
cabins, some with air conditioning and some without. They have showers
in some of the cabins. There are also buildings that have showers and
bathrooms, much like <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Canton</st1:place></st1:City>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> There are equestrian and archery
areas, however they lack the open spaces that we need to have a proper SCA
equestrian and archery field. The sizes are small, since they usually cater to
children’s camps. There might be issues with bringing our own horses there,
since they have their own. It would need to be researched further with
the camp director if there is interest.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">There is a very nice hall with a huge
fireplace. However there is not enough room in this hall for 12<SUP>th</SUP>
night. This might be a nice location for Steppes fall court or a
Midsummers Eve Ball, or maybe some other events where only a list field and a
nice, small hall are needed.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Pines will not be available to the
Steppes on Memorial Day, since they will be having their staff training.
Pricing for the site also might be a bit high, but it would be up to the event
steward to negotiate.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Maggie is the director we spoke to.
She can be reached at 903-845-5834. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">So that is it for Chapter 1. Stay
tuned for Chapter 2 when we describe a little jewel in <st1:place
w:st="on">Mineola</st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Yours in
Service<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lord Geoffrey Sparhauk and Lady Katheryn
Cunningghame<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Blab-away for as little as 1˘/min. Make
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