[Hartwood] Hartwood Party Invitation

[Carol Hamill]

Greetings all

I love a good kitchen party.
I was christened Doireann but I am called Reann, as my mothers name was 
also Doireann.  I live in Seagirt now, and as Reann this is the year of 
our Lord, 1112, I am content to watch my flowers grow and sometimes 
visit my grandchildren.
Today I have visited, many neighbours to remind then that we will will 
meet in the town square to trade plants and seeds on Saturday.

As to my background, my parents were born on the Isle of Eire, in the 
county of Armagh.  But,  I was born near Duns, in Scotland, in the year 
that King Macbeth traveled in pilgrimage to Rome. (1050 CE). My father 
was able to attend the King on his journey as he was a minstrel of some 
minor fame.  My father Robert Cearbhaill, returned from Rome, much 
educated and with such interesting tales to tell that he was sent for a 
bishop of the Celtic church at Limerick to recount his journey.  My 
mother died of comsumption while my father was away on that trip and 
when he returned he was left with two small children and he had pledged 
to journey to Spain on pilgrimage, on behave of the sickly Bishop of 
Limerick.

I met my husband in Duns, his mother ran a roadside inn called Swinabbey 
on the Roman road between Edinburgh and Glasgow. He was educated by the 
monks at Lindesfarne. We were married just after the invasion by William 
the bastard (of Normandy).  We are always fearful of attack by the 
ruthless Normans. I have two daughters  Lalita and Heather  and four 
granddaughters.








On 01/05/2012 11:14 AM, jpclark wrote:
> Welcome Dori and Halima.
>
> As you can see I am dressed to work in my plainest linen tunic. I
> finally got the embroidery done around the neckline of my pale purple
> under gown. I think the leaves go well with it and I have plans to add
> flowers. That will no doubt take another 2 years :)
>
> As usual I am behind schedule ... an irritation or just part of my charm
> depends on your personality, does it not?
>
> Either way, I need help decorating. Perhaps you can help me put up the
> banners and set up some tables? I had a thought to putting large
> tapestries around the great hall. I have also chosen plain white table
> cloths and because it is Mayday I wish to bring a few of the cherry
> blossoms and put them on the tables. Do either of you have any ideas...
>
> Also, since you two have so kindly introduced yourself I shall do so as
> well...
>
> Today I am Lady Elizabeth Chatfeld. (Tomorrow I may be Lizzie Cook or
> John Thomas Chatfeld.)
>
> Elizabeth was born in England 1329 during the tumultuous Reign of the
> Sixth Henry. My early years saw much conflict in my country.
>
> Originally my family supported the Lancaster cause but my father found
> it prudent to wed me to a follower of the House of York. He was an older
> man and not much to my liking. He died within a few years of our
> marriage and a widow alone with two children, I quickly wed again. My
> second husband went to war and failed to return. For a second time I was
> alone in the world with two young children. I was most grateful when I
> was given the support of Lord Bardric Reynolds, a young man recommended
> to me by friends as being a trustworthy companion. On the assumption
> that I am truly a widow, I have been trothplight to him these last
> thirteen years and we have a young daughter named Mary.
>
> I do all the things a woman should, although I must confess to being
> poor with a needle. I greatly enjoy weaving and organizing my household.
> Because I have been taught to read and write in the modern style, I also
> occupy much time composing verse.
>
> It is now 1378. My parents were wise for now Henry is no longer king. I
> must confess that this Edward, the King from the House of York, is
> proving to be an able ruler. May he live long and may England prosper
> under his command.
>
> Elizabeth
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