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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">From the Autocrat of </P>
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</SPAN>A Day at The Stones of Raven’s Fort :</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Saturday was a good day in the
cold rain at The Stones and we completed everything that we set out to do.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>22 poles were set in concrete for the
Equestrian stalls.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Baron Brian was
the Auger God.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He picked it up from
the rental place on Friday and manned it most of <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>today.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>His karma must be exceptional because he
managed to miss big roots even when next to big trees.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We now have eight large stalls laid
out.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In dryer weather we will drill
holes for ropes and be completely finished.<SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The rented auger has now traveled
south to the “new site” to do another full day’s work tomorrow setting post to
accommodate horses that Michael is boarding for six months.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He is using the money earned to build
fences and stalls that the SCA will be using for years.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The stalls are being built with hard
wood and look really nice.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Many thanks to Brian, James,
Runa, Michael and that Marius person for footing the entire post hole auger
rental bill.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">While we had a crew of strong
backs available we also move the showers back onto The Stones site.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Many thanks to Charles for the use of
his trailer and many thanks to Saint David as well for giving us a place to work
on the showers.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is a bit more
to do to finish, but it will be a down hill run with most of the wood panels
already cut.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I would not be
surprised if Baron Brian calls for an impromptu work session if he can steal the
time.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">We have only one more work
weekend before the event and it will be a busy one with mowing, limb removal and
water barrel runs.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am hoping for
a good turn out so the work load can be shared and the weekend is enjoyable for
everyone.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We’ll see you there.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Long live the Raven.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Peace,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Vlod NotVlad</P>
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