SC - Bids was Philosophically Speaking

[LrdRas at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/30/00 2:36:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
oftraquair at hotmail.com writes:


> Is it common elsewhere to have a feast plan/costs figured out and make an 
> offer to some autocrat in need of a cook?  


It is 'common' here. I was also asked to cook a feast for another shire and 
had the same leeway in menu planning. I would say that for the Kitchen 
Steward to not have complete control over their menus (within the event 
theme) is quite rare if not nonexistent in this neck of the woods. I am sure 
that Dame Aiofe and others from this area would most heartily agree.

While the Autocrat is kept informed of what is happening, he/she has little 
or no say in the actual menu used for any said event. Suggestions may be 
given but there is no obligation to follow such suggestions.

Ras
The test of good manners is to be patient with bad ones.- Solomon Ibn Gabirol