[Hellsgate] Crucible Thank Yous

[Helene Dalassene]

Dammit Coenred, you made me sniffle again.

Helene


On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 7:51 AM, Dave Goldie <missinglink at phulesgold.com>wrote:

> To the members of the Stronghold of Hellsgate, the Barony of Bryn Gwlad,
> and
> the greatest kingdom in the known world,
>
>
>
> It is with misted eyes that I sit here and write out these thank yous.  A
> page has turned in my life and I thank each and every one of you who made
> it
> for making my last Ansteorran event a great one.  I will endeavor to
> remember all who made this event happen, but if I miss you by some chance,
> know that it is unintentional.
>
>
>
> Your Excellencies Bryn Gwlad, I thank you for the support the Barony
> provides us in Hellsgate, without which we could not exist.  I look forward
> to hearing of the continued glory of the Stronghold and the Barony under
> your direction.
>
>
>
> Lord Eric Bentbow and Lady Alexandra, thank you for all you have done and
> continue to sacrifice for the group.  You work tirelessly and beyond all
> limits every time and I thank you for your help this weekend.
>
>
>
> Lord Havarr and Lady Asta, thank you for all the help.  You stepped in to
> run the kissing contest and silent auction as well as anything else that
> needed done.  You even came out and sat through that hail storm on site
> with
> me.  Thank you.
>
>
>
> HL Adrian, thank you for stepping up and taking charge of the gate shifts.
> Even with the hiccups that inevitably happen, things went very smooth.  I
> spoke personally to all those who sat gate, but I want to say publicly that
> I thank you all for giving your time to allow us to make the vent happen.
>
>
>
> To the outgoing champions, Sir Maelgwyn, Lord Alain, and Lady Johanna,
> thank
> you for planning and executing challenges to make all competitors work for
> their championships.  The new champions, Sir Ysfael, Don John, and Lady
> Sosha, I challenge you now to begin planning that challenge which will test
> the mettle of next year's competitors.
>
>
>
> Birgitte and Megan and all the water bearing staff, thank you for the hard
> work in making sure that all the folks remain hydrated and safe.  The is
> sometimes and thankless job and occasionally overlooked, but you did a
> great
> job.
>
>
>
> Niccola (on her first camping event in the SCA) and Lord Alain's Lady (who
> I
> regret I did not actually get her name), than you for stepping in to run
> the
> list mistress.  The tournaments could not have run anywhere near as
> smoothly
> without you.
>
>
>
> Grimmulfr, thank you for all you did this weekend.  You went where I
> directed and worked with no complaints.  Also for the three young Soldiers
> who, on their first event (and in some cases first exposure to the SCA),
> pitched in wherever they were needed.  I hope you find this hobby to your
> liking and continue along with us.
>
>
>
> Lady Wentiliana and Lord Gavin, thank you for taking your weekend to come
> run the archery range for us.
>
>
>
> Veronica, Maddie, and Linda, thank you for taking time to come out to this
> event and spend your weekend with me.  Linda, thank you for the champions
> mugs and the mugs I was able to give out for those that helped me.
>
>
>
> Cecily, you were everywhere.  Set up, tear down, helping in the kitchen and
> serving feast, running all over site doing anything that needed doing
> (including saving my rain fly in the hailstorm while I was running around
> checking other tents).  You are one of the most noble and giving people I
> know and I would expect that formal recognition of that will not be long in
> coming.
>
>
>
> Master Caelin, HE Pyro, and Lord Wolf, thank you for your assistance during
> the feast.  It would not have been possible without your help.
>
>
>
> As always any errors, omissions, and problems with the event are strictly
> mine.
>
>
>
> Now on to thank yous of a more personal nature:
>
>
>
> Lady Alianorra, there is NO WAY this event would have happened without you,
> but more than that you have been there to help me with anything that I
> could
> possibly ask and even anticipating a few things.  The banner and mug you
> gifted me were incredible and far beyond anything I expected.  I wish you
> and Lord Thorkell all the best and will look forward to seeing you in the
> future.
>
>
>
> Sir Liam, Plank Owner of Hellsgate, Your gift was beyond words.  Your
> wisdom
> and guidance over the years have been instrumental, both in the success of
> the Stronghold and in my personal growth in the SCA.  I look forward to
> continuing to work with you in the future.
>
>
>
> Sir Maelgwyn and Lady Willoc, the amount of time and effort you put into
> the
> group is amazing.  You have helped me grow in more ways than I can count or
> list here.
>
>
>
> To those fighters who did me the honor of crossing swords with me this
> weekend, thank you.  You all did me a great honor and service that day.
>  For
> those I still need to face, I will be at Bryn Gwlad fighter practice this
> Tuesday and I know I need to keep an open dance card.
>
>
>
> To the entire populace of the Stronhold and Barony, it has been my honor to
> serve you, to stand beside you, and to call you my friends and family.
> VIVAT to the greatest populace in the known world.
>
>
>
> To the innumerable members of all groups who have touched my life in the
> past years, I thank you and hope to see you all again.
>
>
>
> And so it is with a heavy heart that I bting this )somewhat long) missive
> to
> an end.  I do not think of myself as leaving Ansteorra.  I think of it as
> flinging the Sable Star far and wide that the whole Knowne World would know
> of the greatness of this kingdom.  I may travel far away, but my heart will
> always remain here.
>
>
>
>
>
> I remain in service to the Kingdom and the Dream,
>
>
>
> Lord Coenred aet Rauenesdale
>
>
>
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