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<br>Dear Electric Raven's
<p>I receiver the e-mail quoted below and thought I'd let you read my answer.
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<pre>"Just received your posting to the ravensfort list.
I don't want to sound too eager, here, b/c I do
understand the time, money, and energy involved with
the following plan, however: we could just make the
wagon.
I see three hurdles to clear in this possible project:
1. Where to store the thing once we've made it.
2. Cost of making it.
3. Time necessary to make it.
Depending on exactly what kind of wagon you are
looking for, I think it can be created for AT MOST
$500.
I am writing this to you b/c I will volunteer the time
and the design skill to create the beast--and I would
also be interested in putting some of my funds into a
pool to create said object, as well. (no,
unfortunately I don't have $500 just lying around in
my couch cushions . . .)
Tell me what you think."</pre>
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<p><br>Dear Not Too Eager,
<p>Well, personally I like the idea. I think we would be hard pressed
to talk "the Barony" into it due to the price tag. The question is
how often would we use it at events ? It WOULD be much more "period"
than a pickup when we're moving things, but it's too easy to just drop
that tailgate... even at an event. (Oh my god/goddess, sacrilege !)
<p>As far as B,W&G goes, if we don't find a wagon, no big deal.
It would be nice to have one to hang grape vines and "horns of plenty"
on though. I picture a hay ride type thing with attendees throwing
beads and the sort to the people they pass. I'm guessing entertainers
would volunteer to ride as they would have a captive audience.
<p>I'm going to kick this out to the Barony to see what happens.
Even if the wagon doesn't materialize thanks anyway. I always like
to hear new ideas and it reminded me to ask for MARDI GRAS BEADS AND DOUBLOONS
DONATIONS. There are just never enough beads or doubloons, are there
?
<p>Pax,
<br>Marius</html>