[NR] Grand Assembly of Archers

[Doug Copley]

I would like to add my thanks to all those that came out and helped and 
add two to Melina's list. Ray Davis and Baldo came out early on Friday 
to help setup safety ropes, targets, signs, and archery equipment. There 
were many people that came out and did a number of things that I did not 
even see since I was so buried that I could not see everything that was 
going on in all of the areas (I didn't even setup my tent, campsite, or 
bed!). To those that came out and did everything from picking up a piece 
of trash and throwing it away to helping a child, to being patient as 
others were shooting, to just being upbeat and cheerful when the weather 
was really being mean to us, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

The support and help and willingness to get out there and shoot in the 
rain without complaining or hesitating really made this event a great 
one and I am proud that I was able to be a part of it and to be 
associated with such wonderful people.

VIVAT to all those that attended and all those that helped in so many ways!

YIS,
Vincenti

Shell Atwood wrote:
> Greetings to all on this cool September evening!
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> The first Grand Assembly of Archers has come and gone and all I can say is
> WOW! The archery community did itself proud this past weekend and the
> support shown by the populace was nothing short of amazing. We had so many
> new archers step up to the line that despite having loaner equipment from
> multiple baronies on hand, we ran out and archers were stepping in and
> loaning out their extra equipment to help!
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> We had over 150 people come out for Grand Assembly, despite a weather
> forecast not in our favor. And despite an amazing number of archers in some
> of the shoots, they ran efficiently and (for the most part) right on
> schedule. That the event was so successful is due in no small part to the
> following people and mere words cannot possibly thank them enough!
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> HL Gunnarr haukr, our Marshal in Charge, who stepped in late in the
> organization process, didn't miss a beat and ran three ranges safely and
> efficiently - there are no words to express my gratitude for how smoothly
> you stepped in. We couldn't have done this without you!
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> Lord Vincenti da Murano, our deputy MiC, who organized and collected
> equipment, built targets, helped design and run shoots and went crossed-eyed
> with us on the schedule.
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> Our marshals, who were the very life blood of this event - they designed the
> shoots, made the targets, provided the prizes and were the driving force
> behind the event.  Lady Adelaide verch Dewi, Margherita de Mantua, Lord
> Samuel ap Dewi, Lord Cian Rhys Gravenor, Lord Laurence of the Greenwood and
> Robert of the Faire.
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> Lord Ian MacEwan and his tavern staff for keeping us well fed all weekend
> despite greater crowds than expected and weather that wasn't cooperating!
> Lady Caterina and Lord Orlando for planning and executing the Hafla, and the
> drummers and dancers who entertained us so well. And His Excellency Uriah
> Wolfstar who came out despite his work schedule to get our Bardic Circle
> started and to everyone that came out Friday night and entertained us!
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> Centurion D'Alder for handling gate, answering all my silly questions and
> all his general site help throughout the event. HL Thomas and the heralds,
> HL Nicolaea and the scribes, HL Tadhg, his son Trey, and Pooky for
> entertaining the children so the ladies could enjoy their competition with
> less worry, Tigernach for his assistance with waterbearing, Lord Linus for
> being there to help wherever I needed during the entire weekend, our gate
> crew and all those that pitched in and helped in a hundred ways, thank you!
> This event couldn't have happened without the support of so many and it was
> appreciated more than you can know!
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> Their Royal Highnesses and their entourage for coming out in support of the
> archery community. I say to you, Archers of Ansteorra, we owe our Prince and
> Princess the archery point at Gulf War next year so get busy at the practice
> range!
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> Their Excellencies Elric and Dominique of Wiesenfeuer and His Excellency
> Donnchadh of Namron and the populaces of both Baronies for their unwavering
> support of this first time event!
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> And of course, my co-autocrat Master Ulf, who was willing to take on a brand
> new event and a new autocrat, and guided me through the process with a great
> deal of patience and a little bit of tough love! Thank you, Ulfie!
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> My apologies for how long this has gotten and if I have missed anyone,
> please forgive me. I don't think I'll get my equilibrium back for a few days
> yet!
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> For the marshals of the North and the archers of Ansteorra, VIVAT!
> 
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