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color:#1F497D'>Though these are out of the region, in the past we have tried
(sometimes been told to) avoid conflicts with adjoining regions (all other
regions adjoin the Central region – arghh). We could also expect some
drop in attendance from those who would attend these. But this is a discussion
point and not a “cannot happen” kind of thing. Thanks for taking
the time to come up with a good option.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Caelin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org] <b>On
Behalf Of </b>Donnel Shaw<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:20 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Barony of Elfsea<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Elfsea] Defendetr Spetember, May or ?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Please remember that with the
global warming our weather patterns have changed over the years. It is
not as cool in September as it once was years ago. With that thought in mind
why not move it into October? They second or third weekend would not be
that bad. I already checked and we would not be conflicting with anything
in the region. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><strong>Namron Protectorate - Namron (Norman , OK) *PED*</strong><b><br>
<strong>Tourney by the Loch - Loch Soilleir (Clear Lake, Tx) </strong><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong>Ursae-Lyons - Bjornsborg (San Antonio, TX) *PED*</strong><b><br>
<strong>Battle of the Pines - Graywood, (Lufkin, TX )</strong><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>It would still be in the fall
and not as bad. With the price of gas it would make something close for those
of us that could make the event. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Donnel
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>----- Original Message ----<br>
From: "Dale, Richard N" <DaleRN@aetna.com><br>
To: Barony of Elfsea <elfsea@lists.ansteorra.org><br>
Sent: Monday, June 9, 2008 9:33:53 AM<br>
Subject: [Elfsea] Defendetr Spetember, May or ?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>As the price of gas continues to go up, everyone will have to
make choices about events. Here is a list of Pro's and Con's for a defender in
September, May, and I am going to add another weekend the fourth Saturday in
January just because its open.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Defender in May</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Weather - Cool temperatures, but threat of rain, as long as the
event is not at Canton I will say this is a PRO. Average temp. is 75-80 degrees</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>2nd weekend in May is mother's day weekend - Con?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Last Event before Coronation - PRO</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Same month as Coronation, Steppes warlord, and queens champion. Con</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>New date for Defender Pro and con.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Defender in September</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Weather - warmer temperatures but threat of rain. Pro or con you
decide Average Temp is 85 - 93 degrees</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>No longer that last tourney before crown - Con</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>One weekend before major melee event Con</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>First baronial event in the central region since may. PRO</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Defender in January</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>3 weeks after 12th night - CON</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Weather Cold but can be very cold. Pro or con you decide. average
temp 30 to 65 degrees</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>This will be the first tourney after Crown Tourney. PRO</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>No real competition from any event in January or Feb on the
fighting front PRO</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Anyway just some food for thought</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Richard Fairbourne</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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