SC - OT - A question of Peers

[MPengwyn at aol.com]

In a message dated 03/16/2000 5:01:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
RichSCA at aol.com writes:

> How many Peers (in the sound of my keyboard clicking) had Vigils (and why) 
>  and of those that did not have Vigils (or were surprised) do you now feel 
> you may have missed something because you did not have a Vigil.


I didn't have a vigil when I was elevated to the Pelican because back then, 
only knights had vigils. (At least in the kingdom I lived it...you mileage 
may vary.) My elevation was also a surprise to me. A number of gentles were 
called into court without mention of their titles and I was one of them. Once 
all had assembled, Their Majesties announced their intention. 

I didn't feel as though I had missed anything for two reasons. First: it 
wasn't common practice, and second: so many of the people I knew and learned 
from were already peers that my life in the SCA was one ongoing vigil. They 
constantly taught me things and gave advice that I took to heart and still 
use today. That was 13 years ago come the 4th of April. 

In Service,

Meghan