[Hartwood] I had fun!

[doerksen at island.net]

I must say thanks to His Lordship Kjartan kraka for organizing The  
Hartwood Armada, and to Her Ladyship Doireann Dechti for all the  
behind-the-scenes work. It was a delight to see our Ban-Tanist Lenora  
grace our event, and Master James (archery! Yay!), Her Excellency  
Glynis, Her Excellency Janet, His Excellency Lochlan... all these and  
more travelled from Seagirt to see us! I thank you from the depths of  
my heart; you are an inspiration to us all.

Thanks to -everyone- who attended! And to Her Ladyship Reann and to  
milady Cunegonda for their share-ables. And to Reann for instigating  
all the bardic activities around the fire both Friday and Saturday  
nights. And to everyone who spent a little time at gate, both those  
who stepped in as gate-keepers (Kjartan, Reann, and... oops... who'd I  
miss?) and those who stayed to visit (tell stories, share their  
needlework, keep company).

I loved all the discussions that happened throughout the weekend, and  
the food planning that came out of nowhere, and the dreams for the  
future of the Shire.

It was all such a pleasure to work and play with you!

Halima al-Rakkasa
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