[Ravensfort] The Stones site / water

Fri Mar 25 01:14:07 PDT 2011

The water is from Baron Brian's well.
I have partaken of the water straight from the hose.
It has satisfied my thrust on many occasions.
However, 
personally, 
I would not drink from any of the towers 
or barrels on site 
and I have stated so plainly 
in all of the event announcements 
that I have produced 
for years and years.
I have showered from the barrels.
I have washed out dirty dishes from the tower,
but I rewash at home.
As far as I know
the water has not killed anyone yet.
Panicking 
and dumping the water 
many not be the answer.
But, you do what you want.
I am a self-sufficient camper 
and do not need the water.
I fill the tanks as a service for others.
To not have to do it would be a wonderful change.
If you do empty them I would suggest 
removing the mushroom from the tower 
so it does not blow off in a high wind.

As for new faces in Raven's Fort, 
I welcome anyone 
that holds good will and intent toward 
all of the members of our Barony.
Only when all of our Baronial family feels secure 
can we obtain the lofty goal of 
living the dream as it should have been.
Without that we could easily fall into 
banishments and boycotts.
Nobody wants that for our beloved Barony 
or any of its populace.
So let new faces come 
to share in the work 
and in the good times.
And let each be judged by their actions.

Peace,
Volod NotVlad

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kief av Kiersted 
  To: Kristen Hoffman ; ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org 
  Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:16 AM
  Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] The Stones site / water

  Heilsa all...

  My thanks as well to all that assisted in providing water for the event site...'tis a needful thing...!

  However, "not for drinking"...? Are you saying that the water is from an unsanitary source...??!
  If this is the case it needs to be dumped and water from a sanitary source obtained...
  You don't want to be held liable for providing unsafe water that children might drink...
  I'm just sayin'... 

  Ja...the site almost always looks good this time of year...that whole "beauty of Springtide" thing you know...
  Looking forward to the event... I'll certainly use as much of the dead fall for firewood as I can...I know that 
  between myself and Brian we have worn out two chainsaw chains cutting on it...

  I must agree with the idea of clearing out the disasters of the past...
  Making a fresh start with a Barony ready to face the future of the "new" SCA...
  I applaud the coming Investiture of Pasquale and Giovanna...! I can think of only two other people that
  might have been as good a choice...but, all things being equal...I'm damned pleased with the choice the Crown made.

  I am also happy to announce that I will be taking a more active part in the Barony that HE Alix and I founded.
  While I am still traveling quite a bit for my business...and am taking part in many Kingdom and other Group's
  activities...I find that a renewed sense of optimism has revitalized my joy of playing in the SCA...

  To that end...Haus Kiersted is growing...now with members in 3 Kingdoms, including new Squires, Proteges, 
  and Men-at-Arms...! As well, my membership in Clan Archaic Thunder of the Federated Clans of Rolling Thunder 
  has given me a broader base of good folk to achieve many goals as well as finish some long term projects...

  I do wish you the best on your new home...and agree that it is a pain to have to re-do everything
  because of errors...  I, too, am looking forward to plenty of good reveling in Honor
  of the new Baron and Baroness of Ravens Fort...I will raise a horn high and ask
  those that I hold Holy to guide them and give them the wisdom and patience it
  takes to rule the Crown's Lands with Justice and Equality...and a firm hand.

  The Pelican's Circle will be early Saturday in the presence of the Crown and the Crown Heirs... I feel that this event
  will be a showcase for the skills and talents of all those that have worked so hard to make the Barony grow stronger
  and larger...

  Once again, I wish to thank everyone that has worked so hard to make this Investiture a success...with especial note of Mirabelis as 
  Event Steward and with pride in my Protege...Marie de Meaux, Feast Steward...for doing a tough job over long distances in
  spite of the obstacles life has placed in her path.

  Hail those that Do...!

  Wæs Þu Hæl in TroÞ and FriÞ...! 

  Sir Kief, Baron Ravens Fort

  "Better the Hammer than the nail..." 

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  From: mirabelis_ at hotmail.com
  To: byzytym at att.net; ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org
  Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:21:18 -0500
  Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] The Stones site / water

  Thank you Water Gods and Goddesses :)  you all are my heros!!!!

  Cheers!
  Mirabelis

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  From: byzytym at att.net
  To: ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org
  Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:04:00 -0500
  Subject: [Ravensfort] The Stones site / water

  I was finally able to get onto the site yesterday 
  to fill water containers for our event.
  There are four hundred plus gallons above the showers
  ( many thanks to Zorc, DSD and Michelle for their 
  help in relocating the tower to the shower area ) 
  and two hundred gallons plus behind the kitchen.
  This should be more than enough for the weekend.
  Remember, this water is NOT for drinking.
  If humans are going to consume water 
  it should come from a more sanitary source.

  There are no barrels in my trailer this time. 
  Perhaps someone might volunteer to put a barrel 
  or two in their pickup as fire protection.

  The Stones site looks pretty good.
  The grass is still somewhat short and very green.
  There are little flowers popping up everywhere.
  Dead fall litters the ground under the trees,
  but the open fields are clear and clean.
  The only thing that really looks bad 
  is the rotting Dreaming Tree.
  Even though there is no scheduled event 
  for the site in the next few months,
  I would suggest that we make an effort
  to remove this eye-sore in the VERY near future. 
  We could do it all in one day.
  This weekend marks a transition in our Barony.
  Cleaning up the disasters of our past will give us 
  a chance to clear our minds of the decay 
  that we have lived with for so long.
  A fresh start and a fresh ordered look.
  This of course is not my call, 
  simply my suggestion for a better tomorrow.

  I will not get to the site until late Friday and Saturday evenings.
  These will be first two days of framing on our new home.
  Our builder has requested that I be around 
  to answer any questions that may arise.
  Better to do it right the first time, rather than rip out and re-do.
  I look forward to seeing you all for some late night 
  celebrations and libations.

  Peace,
  Volod NotVlad

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