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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma>Greetings Kierian...hmmm I think I just spelled that
wrong...oh well, my personae probably can't write all that well anyway....:-)
Welcome to one of the best Shires in the Knowne Worlde! As you get to know us,
you will find that we are a group of real go-getters. We have a large and
thriving equestrian group with one of the best "horsey folk" you could ask for
in the person of our own Honorable Lady Gwenhevar *(spelled wrong...oh
well). Our archery group is known throughout the kingdom....since not only is
our beloved Baron Talmon our archery marshall but HL Edric Anstapa is the
Kingdom Archery marshall, Lord Iaen Mor is the Coastal Regional archery marshall
and I believe that the Lord Cadet Carluccio de Bia keeps the kingdom archery
records (but I could be wrong on that) Lady Gisele is an incredible seamstress
(as is Gwenhevar and Serin). Our beloved Lady Natalia is an uber
calligrapher/illuminator, Lady Fiametta is one of the most artistic and talented
artists I've ever known! We are known throughout the region and the kingdom for
our unceasing service doing just about everything you can imagine for events
just about everywhere. If you go to just about any event anywhere and definately
locally you will find the people of GatesEdge deeply involved in all aspects of
that event. For example, Lady Groa coordinated the A&S classes and
competitions for Argent this last weekend. Honorable Lord Snorri was in charge
of fundraising for the Argent fireworks and then coordinated a new form of
bardic competition (group bardic) for Argent. Lady Anastassia helped with gate
as did Snorri's (real) Mom, Denny (who just chose an SCA name this weekend and I
think it was Aldis but I can't remember) Both Gisele and Gwenhevar were deep in
with the horses. Honorable Lady Caitlin helped with Feast. I was in charge of
coordinating the Argent Museum. Mistress Shannahan was an intregal part of my
museum as one of my "living displays" (she's been in the SCA since 1972!) Lord
Iaen was there and involved in the Archery as usual...I didn't see HL Eadric but
this being a kingdom event I can't imagine that he *wasn't* there unless
something unusual came up. Lord Carluccio fought in the rapier at Argent and
became a Cadet to Don Christophoro. Our Lord Brian Mac Cael (treasurer for Gates
Edge) was elevated to the White Scarves and is now Don Brian. A fairly new
member to our group, M'lady Galiana was in charge of the Heraldic Consultation
tables. Whew! There are probably some more folk of ours that were out there
and working and I just didn't know about it!!! Can you tell how proud I am of
our group? Being a Bard, I haven't found any profit in being humble....let the
Monks do that...word fame is good!!! :-) Welcome to GatesEdge!!! Be prepared to
have a great deal of fun!!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma>H.L. Annes Clotilde von Bamburg</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma>but most folk just call me Annes (pronounced like you
have "a neice" not a nephew)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma>Dear God, Help me to be the person<BR>my dog thinks
I am. Amen</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>