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<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT><FONT color=#000000 size=2>I would like to thank
everyone who braved the winds and rains of the Western Region of Ansteorra to
attend Mendersham's Defender.
<DIV><FONT size=2>The weather held long enough for the contests (just barely),
then the heaven's opened up and poured bad weather. Master Rosario
generously opened his home in Abilene, where feast was served after the court of
Their Excellencies, Vallust and Ascelyn It was a bit crowded, but it
worked.</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Mendersham's Defender is once again the Honorable Lord Chiang
Ti Lung</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Mendersham's Rapier Defender is once again Don
Robin.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Newcomer Rapier was won by Angus Matheson</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Archery was won by James Moore</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>A&S Defender is Lord Jasper Condrington</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Mongo's Celtic Games were won by Gwen of the Sea, George and
Bobbi for the women's division, and Wilim Penbras, Mongo, and Aaron for the
men's division.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I would like to thank all my shire members who donated prizes
or funds for prizes, and especially the White Wolf Trading Company for the
special price for the main gauche and the prompt delivery of the rattan and
siloflex, and to His Grace, Duke Baldar Longstrider of Trimaris for the donation
of two and a half dozen baldar blunts.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Thank you, George and Angus for making sure that I was
eating. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>A special thanks to Angus and Byron for coming to site early
for set up and staying late for cleanup, and willing to do anything anytime
anywhere for the autocrat. You guys were super. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>And Gwen of the Sea for making those wonderful archery targets
and those sheep. By the way, Wilim Penbras, you didn't pick up your sheep
to take home with you. The big one with all the cotton balls that was at
gate. That's your prize for tossing the little one the furthermost.
Let me know where I should bring it or which group representative I can give it
to next time I see them<G>.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I wish to thank the list mistresses, Sayfie and Revekka, and
the good gentles who marshaled the lists. Torshiro who graciously agreed
to run the rapier lists. And Mongo for bringing his games. And Master
Rosario for the wonderful feast, and of course their Excellencies de Bonwicke
for gracing our event with their court. And Lady Ceriwyn for
waterbearing.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>All in all, an event here in the Western Region is so much
fun, mainly because of all the pitching in that everyone does to make sure that
a good time is had. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I know that I have undoubtedly forgotten someone, please
forgive me. I had a great time, and hope that you all did too.
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<DIV><FONT size=2>It is my understanding that the Western Region has gotten the
bid for Coronation. It's time to show the rest of the Kingdom who can
really throw a party<G>. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Lady AmaRyah </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Autocrat, Mendersham Defender </FONT></DIV>
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