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class=529311416-13012009>Greetings,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=529311416-13012009>Since this year we
have been asked to give one nice gift rather than a basket of gifts, Annais and
I have come up with the idea of doing period game boards and pieces.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=529311416-13012009>Our idea is to get
as many sets as possible made, using whatever mediums the makers wish to
use. This can include boards painted on wood, leather, or fabric;
embroidered fabric or leather; carved wood or leather; applique; mosaic;
whatever else you can think of. Playing pieces and equipment (dice, etc.)
will need to be made for each board. We will also need a box to present
them in.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=529311416-13012009>In order for this to
be a really spiffy gift, we will need others to help us. In fact, that was
part of the reason for the idea, so anyone who wishes can
help.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=529311416-13012009>If you are
interested in participating, please let us know. If there is a specific
game you want to do, that's great. If you need ideas, I can get you
direction/pictures/whatever for various games. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=529311416-13012009>The kingdom we are
to be doing a gift for is Northshield, and I understand they will be flying in
to Gulf War. The idea was brought up at populace meeting of doing a
collection to be able to present them not only with the gift, but also with a
postage paid box to ship it home, so as not to take up their luggage
allowance. I think this is a great idea, and will check into both US
Postal and UPS shipping charges.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=529311416-13012009>Annabelle</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>