[Ravensfort] The Stones site / water

Fri Mar 25 07:07:45 PDT 2011

Heilsa all...

Panicking...? *laughter* Don't be silly...why in the world would anyone panic...?

No worries... I'll drink the water from the tower and barrels...if they were cleaned as I remember 
they always were before filling there should be no problems... I was just mentioning that by stating
the water was from a less than sanitary source (any source) there could be liability involved.

I also filled those barrels and the tank on the tower for many years...from my well at first and then 
other sources...never been a problem to my knowledge either...

Yeah, I'm a fairly self sufficient camper myself...

Ja...boycotts need to be avoided, they are counter-productive and cost the Barony much in terms of 
membership and goodwill... 'Tis a real shame that anyone would ever do that... As for banishments, 
when people take things too far (and some people always do) there can be unfortunate results... Still, 
the positive side of banishments is that people's true colors are shown to the populace...I've always found 
that to be enlightening...

In any case, I've always stated that you were one of the hardest working people in the Barony and that 
can't be denied nor refuted, you have worked long and hard both publicly and behind the scenes... As far 
as the best interests of the membership of Ravens Fort, I have always had that in mind... After all, it is my 
home...and has been since I joined the SCA back in 1984...

I feel that with the Investiture of Their-soon-to-be-Excellencies Pasquale and Giovanna they will but add to 
the legacy, the Saga, of our unbroken line of successful Barons and Baronesses since those heady days of the 
First Investiture... That fact makes me smile... 

To that end...I swear that I will do all in my power to make their Reign as B&B as peaceful and trouble free 
as I possibly can... After all...given my Oath of Fealty to the Crown of Ansteorra...I needs must keep my 
obligation to the folk in Ravens Fort and in Ansteorra intact and without blemish...

I am truly looking forward to a wonderful and totally successful event... It will be a testament to the strength 
and ability of the denizens of the Barony Ravens Fort...

Wæs Þu Hæl in TroÞ and FriÞ...!

Kief av Kiersted - Archaic Thunder "Old school...!"

"Better the Hammer than the nail..."

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From: byzytym at att.net
To: sirkief at hotmail.com; mirabelis_ at hotmail.com; ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org
Subject: Re: [Ravensfort] The Stones site / water
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:14:07 -0500

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

  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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