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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>But is it a real castle??<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>Wilkerson, Glen D<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:06
AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Barony
of Elfsea</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: [Elfsea] The search
for sites Part 1</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Alaric</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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elfsea-bounces+glen.d.wilkerson=lmco.com@ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces+glen.d.wilkerson=lmco.com@ansteorra.org] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Sue Delk<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, April 04, 2006 8:57
AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Barony
of Elfsea</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Elfsea] The search
for sites Part 1</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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!</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a
href="mailto:bethzimm@swbell.net" title="bethzimm@swbell.net">Beth Zimmerman</a>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>To:</span></font></b><font
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href="mailto:elfsea@ansteorra.org" title="elfsea@ansteorra.org">'Barony of
Elfsea'</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Tuesday,
April 04, 2006 8:19 AM<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> RE:
[Elfsea] The search for sites Part 1<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">El Paso</st1:City></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>Greetings everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>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:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Canton</st1:City></st1:place>
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>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>Chapter 1 – The Pines…<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> 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:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Canton</st1:City></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> 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>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>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>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>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>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>Maggie is the director we spoke to. She can be
reached at 903-845-5834. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>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>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>Yours in Service<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lord Geoffrey Sparhauk and Lady Katheryn Cunningghame<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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