[Steppes] The Dream, New comers, and how we play the game.

[Elec Sean]

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>  After reading all of this I felt compelled to respond.  I am new to all
> of this.  My husband and I have been in the SCA for just under two years
> now.  It took me a year before I would even go to my first event.  But I
> attended rapier practice with my husband.  I met people there and got to
> know them.  My first event I was scared.  I did not really know a lot of
> people, but I am getting there.  I am trying to slowly voluteer when I can
> and get to know people.  I have even found an interest for me that gives me
> something to do away from the hubby.  But I see it being said The Dream is
> dying.  I think that is not really accurate.  I think more it is changing.
> We are not the same people as of 30 years ago.  Mundane responsibilty has
> taken more time in our lives.  I know my hubby and I have things going on
> here and of course financial plays a huge factor as well.  But over the time
> we have been in the SCA, I have heard the stories of past when friends would
> pile in a car go to an event for the weekend without too much of worry of
> the following week and such.  Now life has taken over and more planning must
> go into attending an event.  That is my two cents.  I love it and while I am
> doing this at my own pace, I see myself doing this for quite a long time.
>



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Elec Maire inghen Sean