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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> While trying to invent a way to bottle and
sell the feeling I get from a job well done, I decided to write this letter to
my Barony. Although I realize that I was the hub around which all this
chaos spun, I do not for one moment entertain the notion that I could have
pulled this off without the help of our whole group. Each and every one of
you offered your advice when needed, backed off when requested, and hopped into
action whenever called upon. A few of you even took care of things that I
would have never known to consider. "Hosting this event" was it's own
reward, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your Autocrat. Thank
you.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There are many moments from this weekend that will
forever be in my heart. I have taken the time to jot down 10 of
them.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. Being greeted on Friday by Pace' and
Giovanna, already on site. I knew instantly that everything was going to
be fine.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. Watching as my brothers from Austin hopped
out of their vehicles and ran to help us hoist the BFTs after a 4 hour
journey. I didn't even have to ask.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. Chatting with Jalali as we taped the
Equestrian field against the most beautiful sunset imaginable.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4. Watching that poor, malformed
turkey-vulture thing being dragged across the ground as Latham cackled
maniacally at their gnomish ingenuity.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>5. The kitchen crew, all clad in Sweinbrothar
aprons, swinging their hips in time while chopping veggies.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>6. My 30-second conversation with Mary of
Axefoot during feast. Thank you.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>7. Watching my lady Tareija dance around our
fire while drumming with Kief and knowing that I was in one of those rare
"perfect moments in time".</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>8. Seeing Balda "perform" around the
Sweincamp fire. Jimmy Dean would be proud (and maybe a little
confused?!?!).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>9. Having Marius jump to it, no questions
asked, when I requested his help at the showers refilling water barrels. I
had promised him 74 times that I would NOT have him doing this.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>10. The black circles under Gundy's bloodshot
eyes.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> There are many other memories like these
that will follow me all my days. I look forward to making more of them
with this wonderful group, the Barony of Ravensfort.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ld. Alaric Sweinbrothar</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>