[Northkeep] northern region characteristics continued

[Kathryn Helstrom]

Stubborn: intractable, unyielding, impenetrable, stony, obstinate,
persevering, perisistent, constant, steadfast, unremitting, unwavering,
unfaltering, unswerving, unflinching, unflagging, indefatigable,
indomitable, relentless, undaunted, resolute, immovable, hard mouthed,
indocile, recacitrant, irrepressible, stiff necked, tenacious, tough.

Is that us?

Franziska

On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 6:29 PM, Ld.blackmoon <ld.blackmoon at cox.net> wrote:

> greetings
>
>
> a while back, ( before it got all quiet on the list ) it was pointed out
> that one of the main things that makes this entire area
> ( Okla.,and parts of Texas ,Kansas, mo,ark,co. ) unique , is that for
> generations we were without control, or support from any large city or
> government.  and so came to rely most heavily on ourselves , and our
> neighbors , instead of the governing bodies .
>
> which is why most people feel a deep sense of " home " in this region, as
> well as why many people feel a disconnection with the rest of the kingdom ,
> which is most commonly firmly seated in the densely populated cities of far
> south Texas , with rare random visits from some crowns.
>
> our mannerism's are not big city mannerism's, our ways of seeing things are
> not big city / corporate , but more small town, church social.
> where we give our word only when we mean it. and we are honor bound to make
> it happen.
> do we still answer the call to war ? yes ! , are we still a part of
> ansteorra ? yes !
> but we do it in our own way . it is my understanding that the northern
> region has for years lead the way at gulf wars in number of service hours
> earned for the kingdom , on top of sending our warriors out to swat anyone
> silly enough to attack ansteorra !!
> I believe we also did a regionally sponsored feed this year, as well as
> donated many items for the crown gift baskets.
>
> others may knock us down , but we are just too darn stubborn to stay down.
> others may block our path, but we are just too darn stubborn to quit .
> because we gave our word.
>
> we have an attitude that says " we will face you , no matter what the odds
> , and we will do it again and again until we win !! "
> and then we'll do it a few more times for good measure : )
>
> so what word or words do you believe brings to mind an image of stubborn
> self reliance ? fierce warriors , and a people that give greatly of
> themselves ? ( both in service and property ) .......
>
> for me ( at least right now ; ) , the words I would use to describe the
> populace of the northern region would be " the honor bound !! "
>
>
> just my opinions, your 2 liter may not be as full ; )
>
> Be Safe , Be Happy, Have Fun .
> Arthur
>
>
>
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