[Hellsgate] [Bryn-gwlad] Crucible Thank Yous

[Sosha Ruark]

I look forward to meeting the Challenge set forth.  I have a few ideas 
already.  :)   Your thank you's were lovely to read.

Honorable Lady Sosha Lyon's O'Rourke



On 3/31/2014 7:51 AM, Dave Goldie 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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Thank you! Sosha