Held at the home of David of Castlewhyte, Sacramento, CA. A potluck feast was held. Some 48 people attended. There was a shortage of food as only sixteen dishes were brought. Duke James Greyhelm and Duchess Verena of Laurelin attended. Llewellyn Manor provided flower centerpieces, a roasted turkey and a gorgeous white cake complete with castle and moat. Gerald and his madrigal singers performed, Winn read poetry, Daffyd (Tachi-bana Kage) played the guitar, and Patrice du Couer Fidel taught medieval dancing.
Annotations:
“This was the first major documented outbreak of Boggies (cf.
Bored of the Rings) in the Central Valley. Primarily
resulting from an uncontrolled growth in the population of immature
specimens with neither the means nor ability to purchase or
prepare food but a remarkable ability to crowd to the front
of the pot-luck line, they denuded the not so groaning board in an eye-blink.
“A campaign of extermination at the
hands of those at the end of the line who had supplied the victuals was
narrowly averted by emergency supplies of take-out arriving in the
nick of time. Other outbreaks occurred in Rieslingshire and Shasta and
later spread to the Mists over the years, but the seasonal outbreaks
at the golden Rivers Anniversary feasts were notorious.
“Otherwise it was a great party and
a good time was had by all (once their blood sugar levels
returned to normal).” – Kevin Peregrynne
“House Castlewhyte had requested a $1 donation at the door.
By one report, the event also featured a "Most Beautiful Lady"
contest, judged by 'smalls' present; winner was Patrice du Couer Fidel.
(But am I conflating with a later event, perhaps?)
“Sir Kevin's words aptly fit
the rumors that floated back. GR was already having 'etiquette
problems', evidence by David of Castlewhyte's homily in the November
newsletter.
“Casa de Alivio, the household of
Rodrigo and Yolanda de Cerdana (put a squiggle over the n)
formed thenabouts. Also Stonehaven, household of Freeman Stone and
Lady Kriemhilde. We proudly announced David, Cheryl, children Todd
and Theron, and William of Gallo as our first new armigers (September crown,
King Henrik).
“Issue 3 of the 'Shire Scribe' (newsletter)
surfaced; cover art by Tim Kirk.
“And Sir Kevin had just begun regular combat
training in the backyard of his North Sac house.” – Edward of Southhaven
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