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<DIV>To His Stellar Majesty King Romanius, The Baron and Baroness of Elfsea, Honored Guests, and Cherished Friends:</DIV>
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<DIV>My sincere thanks to all those who made Springfaire such a delightful and fun day. Things have been rather tense for me this last month, so having one whole day with nothing but laughter, kindness, and delight is something for which I cannot Thank You enough.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV>
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<DIV>To His Glorious Majesty, Romanius, King of Ansteorra: My geniune surprise at your Graciousness and Generosity in awarding me the totally unexpected Award of Arms made the day one I shall never forget. I shall strive to be deemed worthy of the Honor that You and Her Most High and Elegant Majesty Queen Deanna, extended to me. My reverence and humbly loyal Thanks to you both.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV>
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<DIV>To our Handsome and Fearless Baron,the Centurion Armand and His Exquisite and Charming Baroness Mistress Amaline: Thank you, Excellencies, for your many kindnesses and sincere expressions of concern for my well-being. Our Barony is indeed fortunate to have you both contributing so generously to making the Dream we share come true.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV>
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<DIV>To Lord Baltaire and His Lady of House Golden Hammer : Thank you both, dear friends, for the encouragement, consideration, hospitality, and support you have given me over the past few weeks. Baltaire, you are a true source of inspiration to all who know you, and I am honored to be counted as one of your many friends. Each time I have come to you for guidance, you have proven to be a sound, knowledgable, and worthy source of information, observation, commentary and reality orientation. Thank you for caring enough to sometimes say the very things I did not want to hear, but definitely needed. Bless you.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>To the HL Rixende de Rouen: Lady grande et Honorable, je veux envoyer mon merci sincre Votre Ladyship pour les nombreuses gentillesses moi pendant l'anne dernire et surtout cela la semaine dernire. Merci pour le cadeau d'aliments et de boisson si gnreusement offerte. Les mots me ratent, chre Lady, mais de nouveau vous avez montr la chaleur et la grandeur de votre coeur.Je serai pour toujours dans votre dette pour votre prvenance dans cela, mon temps de malheur, votre gnrosit inoubliable vers moi, et pour ce demonstation sincre de votre noblesse vraie et honnte d'esprit.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV>
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<DIV>To Master Darius and Mistress Rosalia: Thank you, dearly Beloved, for the many simple acts of generosity and concern you have shown me, not just at Springfaire, but over the past weeks. You are both superb examples of what being a Peer means. The joy I felt hearing Master Darius' fine voice reading my AoA into Law with Mistress Rosalia (having assisted me to the Court through the hazards of obstruction my new limited vision makes difficult) standing next to me is hard to explain. I love you both dearly, thank you.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV>
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<DIV>To a fine Man at Arms and Superb Fighter, My Champion John Blackthorn of Steppes: Thank you, my cherished Friend, for being there with me all afternoon and evening as an extra pair of eyes ( especially once it got dark.) I confess, I am not used to having such a Fine Gentleman as yourself escort me to the Privy <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/08.gif"> and afterwards carefully check my appearance to make certain I was not showing or trailing anything "unexpected". <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/03.gif"> I am still getting used to the numerous delights and charming reality of the devotion and attendances given to a Lady by her Chivalric Champion. <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/07.gif"> You are a truely honorable demonstration of the personal courage and High Ideals of the Dream.<IMG
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<DIV>To the Phoolish One <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/29.gif">, my delightfully witty parrot <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/39.gif">, His Excellency Baron Crandall:<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/13.gif"> Never fear, I shall have revenge. Muuhaaawhahahaha.......<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif"> I may have one eye missing, 'tis true, but thanks to you.. I now have a leg to stand on....and I cannot think of a Better Place to stand than with you and the Other Legges...thank you for making me a part of this Greatly Weird and Strange Group.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/39.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/50.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/47.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/16.gif">
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<DIV>Hadassah: Thank you, dear one, for including me as a Clue in the children's treasure hunt. Teaching them the " Rabbit Song" was one of my most memorable "Golden Moments" in a day filled with so many.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> You are well named, indeed.</DIV>
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<DIV>To our A&S Minister, the Lady Hannah....Thank you for your generosity and assistance, it was so appreciated and timely. Having been a student myself, albeit years ago, I know how tight funds can be during education times. To have the greatness of heart to share your limited resources with someone else in need represents, to me, the Highest and Best Ideals that our Dream seeks to emulate. Your contribution to my well-being is yet another indication of the sincere and genuine sense of Family that lives within the Barony of Elfsea. You are a woman of valor.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV>
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<DIV>To my new SCA Family Home, House FalconRose: I am so honored with my new status as "Fledgling" within the House. To High Lord Aradon, the Gracious and Charming GrandDamme Lady Eithne and to the other Lords, Ladies, Gentles, and Eggs of the House: Thank you one and all for the warm hospitality, words of encouragement, and sincere prayers you have all so generously given to me. I look forward to the days ahead as I get to know you all better.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> As Sir John the Falconer once said: "Raptors Rule, the rest is just Lunch." <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/03.gif"> </DIV>
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<DIV> ~***~My personal and Very Own R.C. deC's "Amazing Nobility of A Glorious Spirit" award" carries Absolutely no weight or any merit at all, with anyone, anywhere whatsoever, 'tis true!!<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif"> Still and all, I would like to offer the " Very First Ever Annual R.C. de C's "Amazing Nobility of A Glorious Spirit" award to HL Druinne de Salesberie , (who was the Chief Chef for Saturday's very yummy and toothsome nuncheon.) Be it remembered that</DIV>
<DIV>by getting this most envied and wonderful thingee from Merryn that Druinne shall now be Known Far and Wide as ~A Wise-ish and Wonderful Heraldus Superbus of Ansteorra~ ~In Heraldly Awesomely Goodly to King Romulus the Remarkable~ a Fine Friend of the Furry, the Feathered, the Fetlocked, and the Friendless~ Blessedly Bountiful in Beauty~ She of Gracious and Generously Giving of Clues to the Clueless, is a Most Supreme and Worthy Example of Well-Earned Worthiness, <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> and not only is she definitely all of that...she also happens to be an all around pretty good person besides. HUZZAHHH!!!
Vivat Druinne!!!<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> ~***~ Ok, Ok, so the award carries no benefits at all, but keep in mind Druinne...there is no such thing as Bad Publicity! <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif"></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>And last but certainly not least: To Lady Lucianna Caterina de Borgese aka "Saint Jaime the Wonderful " I know how modest you are <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif">, and how embarrassed you get<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/08.gif"> when someone praises you in public, but you deserve this one from me and many more besides. Thank you dear friend for the 16 years we have spent as best friends and gal-pals.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/07.gif"> We have weathered so many storms together over the years, and I know that, with time, this current Bad Storm I am sailing through will lessen in ferocity. Your quiet support and courage, and your constant ability to make even the worst things have an element of *sick humor* are worth more than gold.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/21.gif"> - ѧ
greatful, ҧ ڧާ֧ ѧ ܧѧ ާ ڧ , էѧا , ߧ ӧ֧ԧէ է֧ۧӧ ܧѧ . ѧէާӧѧݧ , ҧݧ ߧ֧ܧݧܧ ѧ, ާ ѧܧڧ֧ܧ ߧ֧ߧѧӧڧէ֧ݧ է էԧ! ֧ ާߧ֧ߧڧ - ӧѧ ӧ֧ "ߧ" ާ "ާߧڧ֧ݧߧ ѧӧѧߧڧ" ӧ֧, ܧ է֧اѧ ߧѧ ӧڧڧ ѧ? Muhhwhahahahahaaa.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif"> </DIV>
<DIV> Thank you "Cianna" for being yourself, and for patiently enduring my fits of bad temper, my moments of sheer terror and short bursts of weepy dispair. <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"> </DIV>
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<DIV>To any others I happened to have inadvertantly left out: Forgive me, please. It has taken me two days to write this, and I am sure someone will feel they have been left out and well deserve a personal word of recognition and praise from me. It takes great nobility and strength of character to silently stand by and see things that need to be done, do them, and then receive no rewards/recognition at all. My small words of gratitude are given now to each of you... for all your hard work and efforts in making this year's Elfsea Springfaire such a wonderful, fun, and rewarding experience for everyone, especially me.<IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/07.gif"> <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"></DIV>
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<DIV>And now, for the first time ever, I sign this as :</DIV>
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<DIV>~Lady Rosemerryn Carew de Courcelles~</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>"...The only thing that makes growing older bearable for a woman is having earned the right to truthfully speak her mind..." ~Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, 1483~</DIV>
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