Armada was awesome! Great participation in the archery competition; the river - ahhhh! that was lovely - and if you didn't try the water tilting, you certainly missed an experience; intriguing subltety entries; the children solved riddles and earned their reward; silent auction had some neat stuff; we picnicked and ate and ate and ate; the bards were in good voice and cheer; and then we learned archery coaching from Archos John.<br>
<br>It was absolutely fabulous!<br><br>And couldn't have happened without the help of the many people. A great big "Thank You!" to:<br>Set up / Take Down: Halima, Charles, John, Aline, Miranda, Joye, Morel <br>
Archery: Aline, John <br>Silent Auction: Aline<br>Subtlety: Anicia, Elizabeth, Emma<br>Boat Races: Scathach, Charles<br>Family Activities: Joye, Cunegonda, and friends<br>Bardic: Aleyn, Sgain<br>Gate: Halima, Morel, Rheann<br>
Lanterns: Aline <br>Substitute "Mom": Cunegonda: Joye and I can't thank you enough for stepping in!<br>Fully-Armoured: Tristan, Allan: thank you for your generous offer to come up and MIC / teach a skills workshop for us. We look forward to doing this again another time.<br>
<br>Halima, you were wonderful. Thank you for being site-liason, and for all the other, many, things you did as co-event steward for this event. We made a great team!<br><br>As well, thank you to the large contingent from West Hartwood for the donations of decorations from their personal stores, and to all the people who helped to transport Hartwood stores to / from the event. As Master Aleyn pointed out, having a branch the size of Scotland, does make for some interesting challenges!<br>
<br>And with all your help, it all pulled together into a great event. Huzzah!!<br><br>- Cecille<br>