[Hellsgate] Crucible Thank Yous

Maire maire_ohalowrane at mackermakkeep.com
Mon Mar 31 08:56:36 PDT 2014


He is good at that isn't he? hehe

Maire

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Helene Dalassene 
  To: Stronghold of Hellsgate 
  Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 10:19 AM
  Subject: Re: [Hellsgate] Crucible Thank Yous


  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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