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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Thanks for the assist Thorkel, but that was my
post, and I have not pontificated any more or less than anyone else has that has
contributed to this debate. I completely understand the concern for clean,
working, and accessable facilities, especially when it comes to their use by the
ladies and children of our groups - and I agree. But, as to my last post,
I was merely making an observation about Flagpole Hill, and I will admit it was
many years ago when the event occurred. It was a Sunday morning practice
after a Twelfth Night a long time ago, and I became very ill and sick to my
stomach. Since 1979 it has been the ONLY time I have ever had to avail
myself of the facilities, either at the top or bottom of the hill.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>"Real Men can hold their urine." -
Roman gladiator on holiday, to his son, while charioting along the Appian Way;
Great Moments in Real Man History from "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche," by
Bruce Feirstein.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Now can everyone please just lighten up?
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Don Alaric</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>-----Original Message-----</B><BR><B>From:
</B>Glenn McFarland <<A
href="mailto:glennmc@ti.com">glennmc@ti.com</A>><BR><B>To: </B><A
href="mailto:steppes@ansteorra.org">steppes@ansteorra.org</A> <<A
href="mailto:steppes@ansteorra.org">steppes@ansteorra.org</A>><BR><B>Date:
</B>Friday, April 20, 2001 2:00 PM<BR><B>Subject: </B>Re: ST - Re: ES -
flagpole Hill<BR><BR></DIV></FONT>Your Highness,
<P>I will respectfully remind you that what is being asked of this group is
<BR>to change 20+ years of tradition and to leave a place that many people
<BR>have fond memories of and has served us well over this long period of
<BR>time.
<P>It may well be in the Steppes best interest to make this change after all
<BR>these years, but that decision must come after careful consideration of
<BR>all concerns. That consideration will also include
"pontificating" by <BR>various parties on both sides as well as
much deliberate and reasoned <BR>debate.
<P>The pace may seem too slow for you, and the answer obvious, but in the
end <BR>the Steppes will reach the decision that best meets the needs of its
people <BR>as a whole and that is what is truly important.
<P>Regards, <BR>Thorkel
<P>Trish Kvamme wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE = CITE>"There are (or were) very nice working
flush restrooms at the bottom of the <BR>hill next to the ranger station
that used to be accessible. I don't know if <BR>they are still
working or not or even if they are open now. We probably <BR>need
to check with the personnel there at the station house..."
<P>They are long gone, along with the rank porta potty's that were there
last <BR>summer.
<P>I will bring my stuff out on the weekends I am not out of town (there
are <BR>actually a few) and welcome anyone who wants to come over to
this side of <BR>town to come and play with me, and I am sure Rick and a
few others.
<P>There is a lovely ramada that is large enough for us and probably a
company <BR>pick nick. Yes the fighting field is sunny, but they
all are, what's new.
<P>There are lovely bathrooms that are kept clean, running water, real
drinking <BR>fountains, a place where my kids can play safely.
<P>We have had 5 sets of fighters merrily going at it with room for
many, many <BR>more.
<P>I am sorry if this offends anyone but I don't think that those who
fight <BR>each week or even those of us who would like to and can't
because of the <BR>flagpole site's lack of facilities should have to
wait around for everyone <BR>to finish pontificating.
<P>So, for those of you who want to play, I will be there with my
husband on <BR>the weekends that we can, and everyone who would like to
is always welcome <BR>to come and play.
<P>We may even BBQ since they have facilities for that too.
<P>Larissa
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