Yes!   And I believe we will have the supplies at the Ayreton Carnivale to be
making scroll cases.

Henry


  -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Fern <fern1445-tgs@...>
> Scrollcases make excellent gifts for Royalty! They are large, pretty, and
> immediately useful!
>
>   Lots of other things are good gifts, too, especially things that the Royalty
> can then give away as largess. (Chocolate chip cookies come to mind, for
> example.)
>
>   Fern
>
> scribesquire <Scribesquire@...> wrote:
>           Greetings!
>
> I think it would be great for our proto incipient barony to give
> gifts for coronation and as such I will be collecting anything folks
> want to donate. I will be at the Ayreton event (of course) as well as
> most all of the Ayreton fighter practices (Sunday's at Ida Noyes). If
> you have something you want to donate and cannot make any of these
> places, let me know and I will make arrangements to pick up from you.
>
> If you are not sure what is appropriate for gifts, please check
> thier Highnesses pages (accessed from the Midrealm site). If you still
> have some questions, please feel free to contact me off list at
> Scribesquire (at) comcast (dot) net.
>
> We can give the gifts during coronation court so be prepared to go
> up as a group if you are going to be there (April 26 in Lexington Ky).
>
> In Service,
> Henry of Exeter
>
>
>
>

Hi,

If anyone is going to Ayreton Carnival and can offer me a ride for the
day either from Hammond, IN area or from Downtown area or an area
convenient from Metra (I can travel to Northbrook, but would need a
lift from there to and from site)

I will pay for my share of gas and tolls.  Please let me know if
anyone can help out.

Cheers,

Eleanor

Hi, all-- I just wanted to weigh in with my thoughts, as well.

I was a little hesitant, at first, with the idea of lavishing gifts
upon Lutr and Tessa from the proto-incipient Barony, only because (so
far as I know), neither the local groups nor Ayreton have a tradition
of personal Coronation gifts to the Crown, and I'd hate for there to
be even the appearance of pandering to the Crown.

That said, I'm all in favor of starting that tradition of Coronation
gifts, and I think that scroll cases are an excellent idea (in part
because we DO have a history of giving lots and lots of scroll cases
to the Crown).  I'd also love to see us start offering other things
that the Crown can use (especially in the war effort, but you know,
that's sort of a thing for me...) like the children's activities bags
that Her Highness suggests on Their website, or favors that Their
Highnesses can give to Their allies at Pennsic.

I also think it's great that Ettiene is doing coins for them--
congratulations on getting that commission-- and I think that he (and
any individual who helps him) should have all the credit for that.


So, to sum up what I'm saying here, I think it's great for
individuals to give gifts to their Crown, and I'm in no way telling
any individual that they shouldn't.  I'd love to see us as a group
give gifts to the Kingdom, but at this particular moment, I'm
hesitant to see us as a group give gifts to Lutr and Tessa, only
because I want to avoid any appearance that we're trying to "buy
their favor".

Thanks for listening,
   Christian

Will the person who was interested in this book please contact me
offlist.  I will have one other book available for sale. (First Book
of Modern Lace Knitting)

Thanks,

Eleanor/Robin

JOKE JOKE JOKE !!!!!!

But, But, Pandering and Buying favor is period!!!!!

JOKE JOKE JOKE !!!!!!

Aethelwulf



--- In Ayreton@yahoogroups.com, Christian Fournier <cf@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, all-- I just wanted to weigh in with my thoughts, as well.
>
> I was a little hesitant, at first, with the idea of lavishing
gifts
> upon Lutr and Tessa from the proto-incipient Barony, only because
(so
> far as I know), neither the local groups nor Ayreton have a
tradition
> of personal Coronation gifts to the Crown, and I'd hate for there
to
> be even the appearance of pandering to the Crown.
>
> snip

  I want to avoid any appearance that we're trying to "buy
> their favor".
>
> Thanks for listening,
>   Christian
>

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Christian Fournier <cf@...>

Hi, all-- I just wanted to weigh in with my thoughts, as well.

I was a little hesitant, at first, with the idea of lavishing gifts
upon Lutr and Tessa from the proto-incipient Barony, only because (so
far as I know), neither the local groups nor Ayreton have a tradition
of personal Coronation gifts to the Crown, and I'd hate for there to
be even the appearance of pandering to the Crown.

That said, I'm all in favor of starting that tradition of Coronation
gifts, and I think that scroll cases are an excellent idea (in part
because we DO have a history of giving lots and lots of scroll cases
to the Crown). I'd also love to see us start offering other things
that the Crown can use (especially in the war effort, but you know,
that's sort of a thing for me...) like the children's activities bags
that Her Highness suggests on Their website, or favors that Their
Highnesses can give to Their allies at Pennsic.

I also think it's great that Ettiene is doing coins for them--
congratulations on getting that commission-- and I think that he (and
any individual who helps him) should have all the credit for that.

So, to sum up what I'm saying here, I think it's great for
individuals to give gifts to their Crown, and I'm in no way telling
any individual that they shouldn't. I'd love to see us as a group
give gifts to the Kingdom, but at this particular moment, I'm
hesitant to see us as a group give gifts to Lutr and Tessa, only
because I want to avoid any appearance that we're trying to "buy
their favor".

Thanks for listening,
Christian

The classes for the Ayreton Carnival are now posted on the website. We have
classes in:
Dance
Calligraphy & Illumination
Costuming
Culinary Arts
General Interest
PLUS a Martial track!

I have been able to accomodate everyone so far that submitted a completed form.
If your class is not on the schedule, please make sure you submit the form - I
*do* have a few more openings to fill if we have people to teach, so don't be
shy.

The martial classes should be listed shortly.

I want to very sincerely thank everyone in advance for such an amazing turnout
of teachers! We might want to consider having an Ayreton Community College or
something if we can continue to offer such a wonderful array of classes for our
populace.

Yours in service,
Jale

Many thanks to all those who were so helpful to me at Grey Gargoyles
yesterday.  I didn't get around to thank everyone so wanted to do it
here...although I don't remember everyone's names, I do remember the
faces and the time taken with me.  I very much appreciated all the help
getting armored up, the good advice, and the people who let me use them
as targets.

I had a thoroughly enjoyable time and am looking forward to learning
more and attaining some skill.  :)

Until next time, tschuessli!

Aldo

It was a pleasure to have seen you there and I look forward to
seeing you there more often.

Ian the Green
Chatelain - Shire of Grey Gargoyles

--- In Ayreton@yahoogroups.com, "smlworldvortex"
<smlworldvortex@...> wrote:
>
> Many thanks to all those who were so helpful to me at Grey
Gargoyles
> yesterday.  I didn't get around to thank everyone so wanted to do
it
> here...although I don't remember everyone's names, I do remember
the
> faces and the time taken with me.  I very much appreciated all the
help
> getting armored up, the good advice, and the people who let me use
them
> as targets.
>
> I had a thoroughly enjoyable time and am looking forward to
learning
> more and attaining some skill.  :)
>
> Until next time, tschuessli!
>
> Aldo
>

Greetings all!!

 

I've been watching this thread, and thought I'd throw my two cents worth in... :-)  having had some experience in the matter under discussion....

 

Lots of groups make presentations and give gifts during a reign.  As do some individuals.

It honestly isn't seen as trying to buy favor....  now if someone were to come up and hand over car keys, it might be a different thing.....

 

Some things that are always appreciated and in short supply are scroll blanks and other such items....scroll cases being another good example.  You might check with TRHs Chamberlain once they become TRMs and see what award medallions they are short on at that time (there is a box of tokens and medallions that transfer reign to reign - some are well stocked, some not so much).  I can tell you now that things that can be given with AoA's especially are always in short supply - such as circlets or rings....

 

Things that can be handed out to children are always useful as well.

 

The mead idea is a very good one, especially as they will have need to stock a few mead halls at events.  Gifts to be given at Pennsic would, I'm certain, be appreciated. 

Just today I spent nearly $200 on gifts to give at Gulf Wars, and that is just to add to the major items we commissioned......and we are going as *visiting* Royals, not as a host.

And these are not reimbursable expenses.....just part of the package of being Royalty.

 

The new tradition is to do a gift exchange with only one other Kingdom, and I believe that we and the East exchange, then the Allies get matched up, but even so, when you are trying to attract Allies, it is always good to be able to have gifts to present over the course of the 'courtship' period.  :-)

 

Gift cards for gas are great, as well as for Starbucks or fast food places that are common across the Kingdom. 

 

I hope some of these suggestions have helped!!

 

Everyone take care, and I hope to see some of you at Gulf Wars!!

Aislinn

 

To the good people of Ayreton I Kuji Kaoni Musashi have been asked to
perform and illusion at the Ayreton Carnival event. I can only say that it
has something to do with Ayreton at this time.
I am in need of a number of  Henchmen to help with this illusion. Each
person needs to be willing to make one peace of garb and spend about $10 on
a prop. Each person will need to be in attendance at the Ayreton Carnival on
March 22.
I need a large number of Henchmen for this illusion. If you would be willing
to help make this happen please contact me off list and I can give you the
details.
I say again contact me off list at wizard@... or call me at
630-222-2596.
Please include your phone number in the e mail and the best time to reach
you.
Thank you


Kuji Kaoni Musashi
Magical  Monk
The Best  ZenBuddhist  Chant you've never heard!
www.coxcomb.org <www.windycitywizard.com>
630.222.2596

Due to activities at the school Thieves of Hearts practices have been
spotty as of late.  It seems things have calmed down enough at the
school that this should not be a concern for at least a while.

THIEVES OF HEARTS PRACTICE IS ON.

Ian

For book worms like me, the CPL's www site just got a little more user
friendly.  This is great for those who like to haunt the stacks, especially
the reference shelves.

http://www.chipublib.org/

Yours truly,
Leo

-- Juntos Destacando --
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Lastre Law Office
831 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622
312-850-9844 Extension 107
312-850-9835 Facsimile

http://leolastre.com

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This is call number 2 for Henchmen I still need a number of Henchmen in
order to make this illusion work. I have also been told that it may be
delayed and preformed at a deferent event. But at this time I still need
many more Henchmen. The response to the first request was small. A copy of
the request has been included in this e mail. If I am not able to get enough
volunteers by March 10th the project will have to be canceled.
Thank you


To the good people of Ayreton I Kuji Kaoni Musashi have been asked to
perform and illusion at the Ayreton Carnival event. I can only say that it
has something to do with Ayreton at this time.
I am in need of a number of  Henchmen to help with this illusion. Each
person needs to be willing to make one peace of garb and spend about $10 on
a prop. Each person will need to be in attendance at the Ayreton Carnival on
March 22.
I need a large number of Henchmen for this illusion. If you would be willing
to help make this happen please contact me off list and I can give you the
details.
I say again contact me off list at wizard@... or call me at
630-222-2596.
Please include your phone number in the e mail and the best time to reach
you.
Thank you


Kuji Kaoni Musashi
Magical  Monk
The Best  ZenBuddhist  Chant you've never heard!
www.coxcomb.org <www.windycitywizard.com>
630.222.2596

Hi, all--

A fencer from out of town contacted me today-- he'll be in town on
Sunday, and wanted to see if anyone else is planning to be there;
I'll be coming back from an out-of-town event, but I told him I'll
try to stop by, if only for a little while.

Anyone else planning to fence on Sunday?

   XF

---

To: GreyGargoyles@yahoogroups.com; Ayreton@yahoogroups.com
From: cf@...
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:20:14 -0600
Subject: [Ayreton] Fencing on Sunday

Hi, all--

A fencer from out of town contacted me today-- he'll be in town on
Sunday, and wanted to see if anyone else is planning to be there;
I'll be coming back from an out-of-town event, but I told him I'll
try to stop by, if only for a little while.

Anyone else planning to fence on Sunday?

XF