SC - Dumplings

[LrdRas@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/21/00 4:38:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
CBlackwill at aol.com writes:

<< Am I going to be  chided and guffawed if, during my A&S entry, It is 
noticed that I substituted  Mace for Nutmeg,>>

Absolutely not. If you show valid reasons why you made such a substitution.

<<or prepared a "classic" dish with pork instead of beef?  >>

Again, explaining why you chose to deviate is the important thing.

<<Am  I going to be denied my Laurel, my Pelican, my Albatross or what have 
you?   >>

Absolutely not, being an expert in ones field of study has little or no 
bearing on whether these awards are given or not. Many things are considered, 
including but not restricted to chivalry, personality, dedication to the 
organization and service. Maybe even whether the majority of the Order 
members had their coffee before the meeting. There is no set policy within 
the SCA which standardizes the presentation of high orders of merit. Whether 
this is good or bad remains an illusive and controversial issue.

Ras