Good evening,<br><br>I have watched this thread for a few days now with growing dismay, although perhaps not for the same reasons as many have expressed here. This list is essentially a public forum. As such, I would hope that we could discuss the very real concerns people might have with this situation without getting into assumptions and personal attacks. I suspect very few of you have corresponded directly with Master Gaston on this matter, and am concerned at the level of vitriol directed at him. <br>
<br>I do agree that the situation is unfortunate, and hope that something can be worked out, as I would like very much to shoot at Ymir. That is unlikely to happen without reasoned and polite conversation. I suggest, if this has not yet been tried, that someone pick up a phone and have an actual conversation. <br>
<br>It is clear that archery is not an overlooked activity in the Kingdom of Atlantia, given how many events do support archery, and the number of archers who receive recognition. The steps many of you have taken to recommend others for awards and display the many, varied talents of our archers, are increasing visibility and knowledge of archery among the general populace. Rapier, equestrian and A&S communities have all expressed similar frustrations about access and visibility over the years, and have done a great deal to increase their stature through such educational displays, but also through service to the Kingdom outside of their chosen favorite activity (as do many of you). It takes time.<br>
<br>I hope to see you on the range at Ymir, but if not, I will still be there, and hope I'll see you elsewhere at the event.<br><br>Kind Regards,<br>Padraigin<br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Jay Nardone <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jaynardone@comcast.net" target="_blank">jaynardone@comcast.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div link="blue" vlink="purple" lang="EN-US"><div><p class="MsoNormal">All, I just wanted to post this last shot across our bow from the MIC, for those of you on the fence about this being personal arrogance vise anything safety or marshal related, this should clarify that. I WILL be talking to the K/Q about this now.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin-left:0in;background:white"><u></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333" lang="EN"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#333333" lang="EN">So, I wrote to Gaston, saying that I would switch my schedule around so that I COULD do YMIR. Here is his response:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in;background:white"><u></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333" lang="EN"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#333333" lang="EN"> "Gaston Valmont<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#333333" lang="EN">While I would have gladly let you run it prior to the bullying and temper tantrums at this point I feel that giving in would set a bad example. Maybe next year. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#333333" lang="EN"><br>G"<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">In Service, Janyn<u></u><u></u></p>
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