[Northkeep] northern region characteristics continued

[Ld.blackmoon]

greetings

in some things ...... oh yea .......in others , it varies  ; )

Be Safe , Be Happy, Have Fun .
Arthur
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathryn Helstrom" <kiamichikate at gmail.com>
To: "The Barony of Northkeep" <northkeep at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Northkeep] northern region characteristics continued


> 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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