Fwd: Re: [MR] Event listing, making plans, etc.

[Lady Rhiannon of Berra]

> As a veritable nobody, I'd like to add my thoughts.
>
> I personally like to schedule my events three and
> four
> months in advance.  It helps me plan the rest of
> what
> I want to accomplish.  If I see an event that I
> might
> like to attend, I'll write it down, even if all I
> know
> is the date and a brief description.  Then I start
> making plans for the new garb or the new and
> spiffier
> something or other.
>
> There are times when two weeks or so just isn't
> enough
> time.. especially when the weather is so changeable
> right now.
>
> I'm already making plans for Sapphire Joust and
> that's
> in May (that's three months away); but I have no
> idea
> about other events, other than the Night Overboard
> in
> Lochmere (and I heard about that one by word of
> mouth).
>
> I guess what I'm trying to say is the farther in
> advance we can plan and the more information we can
> get, the more informed our decision is about whether
> or not to attend an event.
>
> I rarely make hasty decisions to attend events
> anymore.
>
> Planning is everything!
>
> Rhiannon of Berra
> (stay tuned for information on Last Chance on July
> 26)
>
> --- Gwen <gwenllian.verchrhys at verizon.net> wrote:
> > Actually,  while there are events listed through
> > May, there are only 2
> > listings for April and 4 for May compared to the 8
> > listings for February and
> > 9 for March.  Nothing past March 29th has
> > information that can be accessed-
> > an open link so to speak.   April's Coronation is
> > still listed as TBD as is
> > May's Crown Tourney although I believe this was
> > answered on the MR here
> > earlier this week.  Believe it or not, some of our
> > numbers arent on the MR-
> > like new members to the area or to the SCA who
> > havent heard of it yet- and
> > so posting here doesnt solve the problem
> completely.
> >
> > We *could* go back through the Atlantian website
> to
> > find the link to the
> > hosting group's url and then look through their
> > website to find the
> > information, and I personally have done that.
> > Sometimes I find all I need;
> > sometimes the hosting group doesnt have their page
> > updated yet; sometimes
> > they link back to the Acorn... But isnt that what
> > the Acorn is for? One stop
> > shopping for all your event needs?
> >
> > I've also noticed occasionally that an event
> doesnt
> > show up on the calendar
> > until its almost upon us making planning and
> > preparation difficult. In that
> > case, an open link or a manual search in that
> > group's website doesnt help if
> > you've made other plans.
> >
> > Many might not plan 4 months in advance but some
> of
> > us do.  Even for those
> > that don't, knowledge of things to come is still
> > helpful.  You can block a
> > weekend, etc.  (Think mundanely of the dentist
> when
> > they schedule your next
> > 6 month appt as you're taking care of your
> > co-payment at this month's check
> > up.  You dont plan things that far out but you
> know
> > when it comes time you
> > won't plan anything on that particular day...)
> >
> > I'm not pointing fingers here.  This is just an
> > observation.  Hopefully
> > through conversation the Kingdom and autocrats can
> > become aware of
> > timeliness issues and the website and Acorn can
> > better serve all of us.
> >
> > Speaking of the East's calendar, they do have a
> > wonderful calendar set up.
> > I can understand where merchants especially would
> > find this calendar of
> > events useful, but even we non-merchants can
> > benefit.  The linked sites with
> > the INCOMPLETE disclaimer are particularly nice.
> > We can look at that
> > "incomplete" and say to ourselves, "Aha.. an
> > interesting looking event but
> > not all of the paperwork and/or information is
> > complete.  I'll keep an eye
> > on that one."  At least it's a heads-up for things
> > to come.
> >
> > When comparing our calendar to theirs, (and
> perhaps
> > gaining some ideas of
> > our own to improve our set up) the East calendar
> is
> > full as is ours for
> > February and March.  For April we have 2 events
> > while the East has 12.  The
> > same is true for May and it isnt until June that
> > they have only a couple
> > events listed per month, but we have none listed
> for
> > June- the end of
> > summer.  All the events that are listed on their
> > calendar are linked and
> > marked as incomplete or updated. They also link
> not
> > only the event
> > information but a seperate link to the hosting
> > group's site.  The very first
> > event that isnt linked either to information or to
> > the hosting group doesnt
> > appear until October while we have events
> happening
> > this month with no
> > available info online.
> >
> > Gwen
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Signora Sveva Lucciola"
> <ladysveva at yahoo.com>
> > To: <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 9:50 AM
> > Subject: [MR] Event listing, making plans, etc.
> >
> >
> > > Currently the events listed on line are up
> through
> > May. 4 months! Do
> > > you personanlly plan much farther out than that?
> I
> > would guess rarely.
> > > "But there isn't very information regarding the
> > future events", you
> > > say? Well, they do list the hosting group. Many
> of
> > them have their own
> > > webpages (that you can get to from the Kingdom
> > website)and they often
> > > put up their upcoming event information months
> > before it appears in the
> > > Acorn. And if nothing is there or they don't
> have
> > a web page? Contact
> > > the seneschal for the group (contact information
> > also available on the
> > > Kingdom Web page), since they should, at the
> very
> > least, know and have
> > > contact information for the autocrat.
> > >
> > > Sometimes you do need to plan further out... For
> > example if your group
> > > is trying to schedule and event or perhaps you
> are
> > trying to schedule
> > > something personal to not be in conflict with
> SCA
> > demands (like a
> > > wedding). What should you do then? Well, first
> > figure out when the
> > > Kingdom events are likely to be (that's on line
> > with the bid submission
> > > info
> > http://seneschal.atlantia.sca.org/eventform.pdf).
> > Second,try to
> > > remember or look at past Acorns (wish these were
> > still up on the
> > > website) and see what groups have hosted events
> > when. Many of these are
> > > reaccuring, Ymir 2nd week of Feb, "Jewel" Joust
> > Memorial day
> > > weekend...etc. You can contact the seneschals to
> > see if they are
> > > planning to have that event again and when. I
> will
> > admit that
> > > unforetunately this method often overlooks the
> > novel event that doesn't
> > > have a history to promote it...which is a shame
> > because sometimes they
> > > can be the most interesting!
> > >
> > > Also, when your group is planning an event, it
> > doesn't hurt to directly
> > > contact the Chronicler and ask if there is
> already
> > something on the
> > > Kingdom calendar then.
> > >
> > > Anyway, that's my .02...(Someone must really be
> > walking around with a
> > > lot of change in their pockets!)
> > >
> > > Sveva
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > =====
> > > "If the world were merely seductive, that would
> be
> > easy.
> > > If it were merely challenging, that would be no
> > problem.
> > > But I arise in the morning torn between the
> desire
> > to improve the world,
> > > and a desire to enjoy the world.
> > > This makes it hard to plan the day."
> > > ---e.b. white
> > >
> > >
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Gina MacNeill
SCA Name:  Rhiannnon of Berra
Chirurgeon, Exchequer, Weaver, Jane of Many Trades
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