Good friends, for those of you that are not on the Authentic_SCA list, or may have missed it, the Lady Jehanne has forwarded a hilarious website that shows how newcomers can be welcomed with insight.  Please visit http://www.geocities.com/gurdymonkey/georgeturney.htm.  Permission has been granted for anyone to use this for its purpose.
  In service, Bre'nain, Steppes demo coorcinator

Fair one, who holds my heart
Captive within thine eyes,
Whose gracious smiles impart
Secrets of Paradise;
Give me hope to cherish
For without I perish.
   Medieval song