[MR] A note concerning Gulf Wars from her Excellency Mary Grace

[Bluestone7 at aol.com]

Greetings all!
Well, I am sure you are starting to pack your cars and  hit the road and 
would like to know about our land, ...so here is the  situtation...
 
I have been doing a bit of back and forth with the Land Staff. We have two  
potential spots which are right across the road from each other, but since the  
Land staff f is not 100% sure of the Square Footage of either (sorry folks, 
this  is not as organized as Pennsic) we will have to wait until arriving on 
site to  determine which one is best. The good news is that we have the first 
pick and if  we need both plots, they are available to us. 
If You take a look at the  map:
_http://www.gulfwars.org/images/gw14sitemap_huge.gif_ 
(http://www.gulfwars.org/images/gw14sitemap_huge.gif) 

Our  first choice is on King's Hwy/Bearkiller Lane near Trimaris, right next 
door to  Masion des Animaux, which is a prominent Household in Glean Abhann, 
the heads of  which are the current Tanist and Tanista (soon to be Prince and 
Princess of the  Principality). They are really nice folks and if you have been 
to GW before, you  would recognize their camp as the one with the really cool 
stucco gate.  


The second choice, or the area for spilling over to is just behind  that 
across from the 

original space, behind the Shire of Wrymgeist. On this map, there looks  like 
there is more space there, but I don't think this map is to scale, so it  
looks like a decision will have to made on site when the tape measures can  
actually come out. Both of these spots are pretty flat, and there is a shower  
house right there on the corner. I think it would be a nice spot for the future  
as well since Ansteorra and Trimaris are on the same road, so no matter who  
Atlantia allies with, we would be close to their Kingdom camps. It is not too  
far to the battle field, and obviously in a prime location for the ravine  
battles. I hope that everyone will be happy there. It is a bit of a challenge  
finding a spot that is not out in the boonies or with the dogs (yuck) given that  
we normally have around 100 campers. All in all, I think this would be a good 
 spot for the long term, which is what we have been looking for. 
When   you arrive, there is normally a small tent outside of troll called the 
"land  tent" (yes, very clever) that has a large Map. The land staff will be 
arriving  on Sunday to set out the camp and do all the measuring. Once the 
camp boundries  are established, they will not on the big map where Atlantia is. 
Please just  check that map once you have checked in to find out where to go.


When you arrive in camp, PLEASE DO NOT BEGIN TO SET UP UNTIL YOU  HAVE BEEN 
ADVISED WHERE YOUR AREA OF CAMP IS!!!!!!!!!!! The camp will be  sub-divided 
into smaller groups per your requests. You will most likely be told  where  your 
pavilions should go as to give the best space lay-out for the  entire camp. If 
you have suggestions or think you have a better plan PLEASE talk  this 
through with the land staff before you make changes as any changes you make  will 
effect the rest of the camp. 
We also ask that you do make the best  attempt to hide mundane items where 
possible to add to the atmosphere of the  camp. 
If you have any questions prior to leaving please let us  know.

Now for the not so fun stuff....
 
I do also need to let everyone that there is a very real possibility that  my 
doctors will now not let me fly. As most of you know, I am expecting (4 weeks 
 to go!) andI have had a few complications with my pregnancy as of late, and 
I  have actually started to have some contractions. If the worst happens and I 
 cannot fly, I know that Lord Grendle is totally prepared to handle 
everything  with the camp. He has been such a HUGE help in years past and knows the 
drill.  
I do really appreciate this opportunity to serve Atlantia in this way.  
Havordh and I do so miss Atlantia and her people, and being involved with this  
project has been a really nice way to still feel connected. 



A HUGE thanks to all the Baronial Land Reps who have been so  helpful. I 
think in the 6 years that that I have been doing this, this has been  the best 
year in terms of organization on the Baronial level, which makes things  soooooo 
much easier! If you are a Baronial Rep, please bring your individual  lists 
along as a back-up to the master list that the land staff will have.  Please 
remember that you will not be allowed on site until Monday morning. Also,  please 
take a look at the web site for the NEW troll location. 

I have  also taken a look at the weather forcast, and as usual, you should 
expect some  rain. Make sure that you pack your stuff as water-proof as 
possible, and take  care when setting up your tent as to avoid flooding. Here is what 
the weather  channel's web site  has to say:
_http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/tenday.html?locid=USMS0
152_ 
(http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/tenday.html?locid=USMS0152) 

Again,  if I am unable to join you all, have an AWESOME time! Thanks fo all 
the support  you have given me, and please make sure to help Lord Grendle and 
his team to  make the camp the best it can be.

Thanks so much!

Mary-Grace