[Ravensfort] Fw: meeting

[byzytym]

Some of you have written and asked about a rescheduling date.  We are working on that.  The Stones site unfortunately would not be in that scenario as deer season will put it out of our use for four full months.  We are looking into using one of the sites that we have used as an alternate in the past.  It won't be The Stones and it will cost a bit more, but we have Baronial business to take care of.  Another drawback for an quick October date is the fact that the due date for the October BlackStar is long past.  A limited announcement could be made to all the Kingdom's email list, but that would only be good for individuals with computers.  If something can not be worked out, I wouldn't be surprised if Defender is held in the spring when we are back on The Stones site.  

I am sure that what ever it takes the devoted members of this Barony will meet the challenge selflessly.  The efforts that you have already put forth for this event is exceptional.  We have had more than a couple of set backs with this event, but each time we have met the obstacles with stride and found new routes to our desired goals.  I realize that this is the second event in a row that has been weathered out on us, but we will get past this with smiles as we always do.  Raven's Fort has a lot to be proud of.

In service to the Barony,
Vlod NotVlad

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: byzytym 
  To: byzytym ; Dominique Epps ; ravensfort at ansteorra.org 
  Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 10:08 AM
  Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] Fw: meeting


  Ok, I have talked to our Seneschal who has talked to the Baron and the following is the information that I was given.  All negativity and mockery aside, of course we all want to do what is best for everyone.  This is what has been posted on the Ansteorrian Announce list.  

  From the Autocrat of Defender of the Fort :

  After much talk and hand wringing the powers that be have decided to 
  postpone this weekend's Defender of the Fort, Raven's Fort event.  We are 
  very sorry, but it was determined that it will be much too hard to pull 
  together with out power in the area.  We are trying to find another date on 
  the Kingdom calendar to reschedule.  We will be posting to keep everyone 
  informed.

  It will be a beautiful weekend with cool nights so we are planning to gather 
  at The Stones for a pity camping party and site clean up.  If you have a 
  chainsaw please bring it.  There will be no feast and no port-a-cans.  There 
  will, however, be thirty peach cobblers that have thawed and must be 
  disposed of.  Of course the best way to dispose of cobbler is to eat it.  If 
  you plan to attend this weekend, you must be a self sufficient camper.

  We are very disappointed to bring you this postponement.  We were certainly 
  looking forward to sharing the good times with our Ansteorrian friends.  If 
  you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Autocrat.

  In service to the Barony and the Kingdom,
  Vlod NotVlad

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: byzytym 
    To: Dominique Epps ; ravensfort at ansteorra.org 
    Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 1:31 AM
    Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] Fw: meeting


    I am thinking the same way Zorc is.  
    For some, getting away to a place that they are suppose to camp and have a little fun and games would be a break.  Others will not be able to attend no matter what.  I personally would like to give the people that can get away someplace to go.  
    Also, we would have a chance to at least break even.  Not everyone is from Stargate and the Loch.
    I have been in contact with two representatives of the Crown over the last few weeks, but I have not heard from them in the last two days.  Since I have heard nothing, I assume they still plan to attend.
    The Royal Huntsmen people have not returned my emails since before Pennsic so who knows what they are doing.  It will be a surprise to me no matter what it is.
    I HAVE to get the water pump to fill barrels.
    We HAVE to go to the store room and sort out the kitchen and event stuff.
    We do have some catching up to do, but I think we should give it a try.

    Has anyone heard from the Baron, Baroness or Seneschal yet ?  It seems like they should have checked in by now.  Maybe people that live near should do a recon expedition ???

    Peace,
    Vlod NotVlad


      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Dominique Epps 
      To: ravensfort at ansteorra.org 
      Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:16 PM
      Subject: [Ravensfort] Fw: meeting






      ----- Forwarded Message ----
      From: Dominique Epps <blueingreen at sbcglobal.net>
      To: Dan Roberts <dan at entc.tamu.edu>
      Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:15:35 PM
      Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] meeting


      We still have an 8:oopm curfew in Huntsville which makes going to a meeting in Conroe at 7pm (which gives us, what, all of 30 minutes?) seem rather pointless....
      However we do need to assess whether or not we can still hold the event.
      I know that the site can be ready but I'm not sure that we will have enough attendees to even come close to not going completely broke.  I know that all of us here in Raven's Fort really would like the break from the storm but I believe that all of our southern and eastern friends will be very busy trying to recover from the storm, that is if they even have power by the weekend!
      Not looking too good right now...
      Zork says that there's not much difference in camping at home and the site aside from the MUD ( and running water at home).  Zork also says that he would love to share his brews with the event attendees ( those of age) but we're not even sure that we'll have ice by then.
      Has anyone heard from their Majesties to see how they are doing and if they still intend to try to make event?
      And do we still have a Pel circle and Royal Huntsman?
      I know it's a lot of questions but I feel that we need to address them ASAP.
      Hoping everybody is OK,
      Kitsune, doomsayer...



      ----- Original Message ----
      From: Dan Roberts <dan at entc.tamu.edu>
      To: ravensfort at ansteorra.org; byzytym at att.net
      Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 5:49:41 PM
      Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] meeting

      will we still be having officers meeting in conroe tomorrow night? Should we reschedule/change location?

      Ivan the hedgehog


      Dan Roberts
      MicroComputer Specialist
      Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution
      Texas A&M University
      979-845-8969
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