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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Greetings for the Autocrat
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A
Day at The Stones of Raven’s Fort :</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I want to remind everyone that
this weekend ( February 6<SUP>th</SUP>, 7<SUP>th</SUP> & 8<SUP>th</SUP> )
the Barony will hold its first work weekend of the year at The Stones.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Baron Brian has opened the site for
camping from Friday evening till Sunday afternoon.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So far no plans have been made for food
Saturday night.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am open for
suggestions on a group thing or if we want to do our own individual meals.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Both are workable.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">There are three and a half
projects that we need to make some headway on this weekend.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At the top of the list are the
showers.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am hoping that we come
to a conclusion on building materials at populace so we can purchase what is
needed and have progress to show at weekends end.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Change the “mouse trap” swing on the
kitchen and storeroom doors.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We
have already purchased the hinges and could finish this project in one day.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">3)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Clear storm fall and logging fall from
an Equestrian area and build stalls.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>I have been in contact with Lorraine Fraser who has given me a basic
design for a 14x14 stall using landscape timbers set in concrete with drilled
holes and rope.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I believe it is
very like what Baron Brian already had in mind.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I will try to get some prices and put
pen to paper.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We need to talk about
this at populace this Thursday.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It
is something worthwhile to work for, but if there not enough in the coffers
right now we might have to be creative.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1/2 )<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will be storm and logging fall all
over the site.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I encourage
individuals to clear the branches and trees from their personal campsites.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you need help ask.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A crew can make short work of the worst
part of even a large tree.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am not
really concerned with having the site spotless for this event.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As long it is not in the way we do not
need to deal with it before the Spring Event.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That said, we should make every effort
to clear all of the fall before Defender.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">When the event gets closer we
will need to mow the List Field, the Archery Range, the Equestrian Field, the
Feast Area, the Parking Lot, around the Showers, around the Bonfire and of
course The Stones.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Again, I am not
really concerned with anything else.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There is something really beautiful about the lush green of early
spring.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With any luck we will have
a few wild flowers. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I look forward to spending time
back on site with everyone working for a happy, productive Raven’s Fort.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If anyone has any other suggestions
please let me hear form you. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In service to the Barony,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Vlod NotVlad</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">“Trust in Allah, but tie your
camel.”</P></DIV></BODY></HTML>