<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE>Greetings unto the populace.</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>I really hate public thank yous, because i know that inevitably i will be leaving someone out, and hurting thier feelings.....I would like to thank my staff, and with note, my co autricrat Caite, who was my right hand, and Grainne (chelsea (spelling?)), for her endless hours of work on the decorations. I would also like to thank George for her stalwart backing of aflak in the feast, and svendrogan for the ultimate prize package. So many to list, i think i will call it there with those who have gone above and beyond......</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>The Heavy list was run by Gavin and Countess Sir Britta won this, The light was run by Faolon and was won by Karl (i ain't even gunna attempt the rest of his name), but he is from FGynnon Gath, Arts and Science was run by Murghien, and won by HE Oriana for her wonderful art work, with a mention given Liadan for her first (incredible) sculpture, and Svendrogan, for his Awesome hat and horns. Senet (i got my but kicked at this) was run by Guillermo (Okie), and was won by Deanna of Blacklake. Byron ran and won the Knife axe and spear, and was gracious enough to give his prize to Gabriel Morgan (Thomas). Tug of Hoop was run by Dorsey of Trelac, and was won by Shawn of Bonwicke. Javelin was run by Byron and was won by Gabriel Morgan. The Bardic competition had 5 entries and was won by Bahiye of Trelac, and the dance competition was won by Akasha of the Sahara Nar Dance Troup.</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>Thank you to our entertainment during feast, Bahiye, Grainne, and Sahara Nar. Safiye for her running of Gate, and Larkin for his heralding. Simone for her last minute contributions to the heavy list. </DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>There were so many people who helped me out immensely during the day, and i cannot begin to list them all, but for everyone who helped me clear the feast area and get it set, thank you. Those who helped set up the hafla ...... thank you. Those who panicked with me and slapped me down and said to relax....thank you.</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>I would like to thank Thier Excellencies, Kainin, Oriana, and Anna, for thier contributions to both the heavy and light lists.</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>Most of all i need to again thank the populace for showing up and supporting this event, without you and your constant support of our endeavors, we would simply be a few people who dress funny to go camping. Thank for you for your support, patience, and complete understanding when things go a bit awry.</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>Sincerely,</DIV>
<DIV class=RTE>Ld. Ian Macleod, Autocrat.</DIV>
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<DIV class=RTE>The weather gods may not have been with us on Friday, but at least they held through for Saturday.</DIV></div></html>