Greetings to the Gentlefolk of the SCA, Here is a copy of my Florilegium article for April detailing what is new in the Florilegium this month. I am always...
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angela
jademozingo
Apr 10, 2011 11:54 pm
Is it typical for newbies to have such a hard time? It took me forever to finally get in contact with my local group, actually took several months of email...
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Bill Toscano
liamstliam1
Apr 11, 2011 12:25 am
Is it typical? No. Is it too common? Yes. I have a good friend who lives in a different kingdom than I do, and she's going through the same thing right now. I...
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bronwynmgn@...
brangwayna
Apr 11, 2011 12:31 am
<<Is it typical for newbies to have such a hard time? It took me forever to finally get in contact with my local group, actually took several months of email...
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Daniel Brizendine
norseceltbear
Apr 11, 2011 1:06 am
As someone that is berely older than new I remember how it can be. First and foremost, a lot of it depends on where you are. Is there a group within a couple...
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angela
jademozingo
Apr 11, 2011 2:09 am
I would make another attempt at the emails, except my only contact is definitely neither of those offices. I will likely try to email her again, but the sad...
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Bill Toscano
liamstliam1
Apr 11, 2011 2:26 am
If your contact is neither one of those offices, then go ahead and contact the seneschal and chatelaine. Those are the folks who are supposed to be ther eto...
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dreamyangel_2003
dreamyangel_...
Apr 11, 2011 3:13 am
I have a name that I really like. It's the name of a saint in the seventh century. The name is also still used and is even popular by todays standards. I'm...
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shandra_
Apr 11, 2011 3:17 am
Angela, If you feel comfortable, could you please tell us the kingdom where you are? Many of us know people from all over the known world, and could possibly...
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angela
jademozingo
Apr 11, 2011 4:09 am
I'm in the Midrealm....
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Justinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Apr 11, 2011 7:06 am
... So am I, my good lady Angela, and if you can provide more specific location info (city and state, perhaps?), I will try to put you in touch with another...
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Stefan li Rous
stefanlirous
Apr 11, 2011 9:00 am
<<< I would make another attempt at the emails, except my only contact is definitely neither of those offices. I will likely try to email her again, but the...
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Bambi TBNL
hippy_dippy_...
Apr 11, 2011 12:09 pm
I do understand bothyour frustation and your hesitancy at saying where you are. Un fortunately the " respcted person of knowledge and reponsiblyity" who only...
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Dave Roland
mystborne
Apr 11, 2011 3:56 pm
Angela, As a Chatelain in the Midrealm I assure you that this is not what we strive to accomplish. I know a great many of the Chatelaines in Kingdom and people...
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i_love_latin
Apr 11, 2011 6:56 pm
... Most likely, if the name was around in the 7th century and is still around, it was probably in period for the 14th and 15th centuries. You can always email...
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Lori
loriwidener...
Apr 11, 2011 7:01 pm
Angela I'm a newcomer also. Don't give up. If you want to e-mail me your location directly, I'll try to find an archery group near you. I've had the same...
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sprucepath@...
sprucepath
Apr 11, 2011 11:29 pm
Sun prairie Sent from my LG phone...
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sprucepath@...
sprucepath
Apr 11, 2011 11:30 pm
I am very interested and would like a call but i do not remember posting any kind of problems with the program...608-520-3727...ty Sent from my LG phone...
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Mallory Tremaine
pansprodigy
Apr 11, 2011 11:30 pm
As a newbie, I feel your pain. I have also found that there is no communication from pre-exisiting group members to a newbie. I contacted the local Seneschal...
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Maryelizabeth
peterbenma
Apr 12, 2011 1:05 am
A while ago I posted that we found a local group. The Barony is quite large and because of this, they have smaller pockets that practice together and then do...
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angela
jademozingo
Apr 12, 2011 3:00 am
Making it even more complicated I have some interest in combat itself. I've heard lots of ugly rumors about it being the "boys club", though I have a friend...
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Daniel Brizendine
norseceltbear
Apr 12, 2011 1:52 pm
I want to say that we here in Calontir do not fancy that "boys club" philosophy. We have Duchess Sir Ariel who is one ASSUME fighter and several female...
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Marilyn
mcrowleyarts
Apr 12, 2011 2:02 pm
... <snip> I can completely sympathize with you I went trough a very similar situation also being a single mom and not being able to get in contact with who I...
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Justinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Apr 12, 2011 2:13 pm
... Not around here! Our local shire is about 50/50 between male and female combatants. Justin -- ()xxxx[]::::::::::::::::::>...
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aranwen_of_willowford
aranwen_of_w...
Apr 12, 2011 2:13 pm
I'm sorry to hear of you guys having so much trouble. I have not been able to read through all the messages but just wondered if you'd tried dropping by one...
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jitoyama
Apr 12, 2011 2:13 pm
Apollonia and Members of the List, ohayougozaimasu! So your son wishes to dive into the world of Nihon (Japan). No need to panic, it can be easier than you...
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Vanessa Unrau
faustacastel...
Apr 12, 2011 2:14 pm
Just show up to a combat practice! The champion (I think that's what it's called?) in the group I joined this year was a female for a while! "Who dares to...
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Justinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Apr 12, 2011 2:18 pm
... Standing Stones? w00t! I attended University of Missouri there, and two (now inactive) members of Standing Stones were good friends of mine. It was they...
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Kyla
skycat_4
Apr 12, 2011 2:52 pm
Greetings Angela, Welcome to the SCA. Please don't give up because your local group is not helpful - the rest of us are friendly and helpful, and would like to...
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Stefan li Rous
stefanlirous
Apr 12, 2011 9:40 pm
Bambi (TBNL) said: <<< Ive been his year marks my 2e year in the society and i even mnaged to avoid being an officer my self till last year...chuckle. So sad,...
