[Loch-Ruadh] Kragenworth Keep Bardic

[Polydore]

Hey, Padraig, right up your alley!  Course, some of you 'heros' have 
kind of unusual talents... (evil grin!)

Julie Self wrote:

> Greetings and Salutations All!
>
> On Friday, Jan. 6th, 2006, we will be hosting the passing of the 
> cloak.  The following is the message I received from Kathryn of 
> Scarborough, regarding the subject and criteria of the competition:
>
>      Dear Gwen,
>      Your faithful Kragenworth Bard here, with my proposed
>      theme for the passing of the cloak in January...
>      ***
>      Subject:  Wordfame!
>
>      Historically, it was often the duty (and privilege) of
>      the bard to immortalize the deeds of those around him
>      or her, in song, story and verse.  To employ an honest
>      pen and a truthful tongue, to praise and chastise, to
>      celebrate and criticize, to goad or glorify as the
>      situation merited.
>      Bring us your deeds of heroes, famous or unsung.
>      Bring us your tales of fools made kings, and of
>      monarchs laid low by folly.  Sing us the praises of
>      the fairest lady, the bravest warrior, or the hardiest
>      drinker the known world has ever seen.  Tell
>      embarassing stories about your friends! (but use your
>      judgment wisely, mindful that wordfame works both
>      ways).
>      Each participant will perform two pieces of his or her
>      choice in keeping with the theme of the competition.
>      Remember: the art of praise and the art of satire are
>      of equal importance to the bardic profession, and the
>      most admired bards were those who showed skill and
>      competence in both.
>                      ***
> Our bardic is held at 6801 Beaty St., Ft.Worth, at 7:30 PM (SCA 
> time).  Bring your bardic stuff, a chair, your beverage of choice and 
> food to share.  We are looking forward to seeing you.  It is the start 
> of what looks to be a wonderful New year!
>
> Directions:  Take your best route to West Loop 820.  Exit Craig St. 
> (first exit South of Meadowbrook).  Go East on Craig St. to Hunter (5 
> or 6 blocks).  Go North (left) on Hunter to the end of the block, a 
> "T" intersection.  We are on the NE side of the "T".  There will be a 
> banner and a lantern on the porch and a large white truck in the 
> gravel driveway.  If you get lost, call 817-492-9246 and we will talk 
> you to the house!
>
> See you then!
>
> Gwenllian
> Loch Ruadh Rocks!!
>
>
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