[MR] Even More Titles

[RangerNealson at aol.com]

Greetings unto all those with an opinion on this issue of titles and 'THL'-

I have not voiced an opinion on this front, as it is not a something 
particularly important to me.  I so rarely use any title, and on the rare occasion 
that I do it is usually a job title (I will occasionally sign my emails as 
Baronial Chronicler of Windmasters' Hill or Royal Bard of Atlantia when the 
circumstances dictate, for instance, but usually only when the circumstances dictate 
because I am sending messages in an official capacity).   If someone tells me 
tomorrow that I can put THL in front of my name, I probably still won't.  It's 
not an issue of lack of pride so much as lack of desire to point out to people 
what I've done in the past.
Still, I see why people on both sides of the argument can feel the way they 
do. A Grant of Arms IS a big deal and a great honor.   I would like to offer up 
this as a suggestion;  If we did, as a Kingdom, begin using THL as a title 
for a Grant of Arms level award, why stop there?  There are many other titles 
just waiting to be bandied about.  Here, just off the top of my head, are a few 
suggestions;

THAT-- (the Honorable AND Talented)- given to those who have received GoA 
level awards for more than one reason (in this Kingdom, for instance, one who 
received two of more of  pearl, golden dolphin, yew bow or kraken)

THIS- - (The Honorable Incessant Servant)- given to those who are constantly 
seen doing the truly thankless jobs that are necessary in the SCA.  This is a 
long term service award given to those who in period times might well have 
been called martyrs, and yet have not quite reached pelican status or, due to 
anger management or popularity issues, are not in the running to become one.

THE-(The Honorable Excellency)  Given to those who have been Viscount or 
Baron of more than one territory or for more than one term or who have been made 
court barons and then become landed barons afterward.  I like this one because 
I think it would be neat to one day be called THE Dunstan.  Not A Dunstan, but 
THE Dunstan.  Of course, I'd have to stand a chance at being made Baron one 
day, but, hey, a fella can dream, right?

THWAP --(The Honorable, worthwhile and Patient) - - given to those who have 
received an AoA or Grant Level award and who have remained reasonably active in 
the SCA for a minimum of 15 years.

LSD-(Lord/Lady sans Direction)  Given to any worthy individual who has been 
active in the SCA for at least 10 years and has avoided squiring, apprenticing 
or protégé-ing to anyone.

LMNOP - (Lord/lady most notable on paper)- Given to anyone who has been 
published multiple times in Kingdom or Societal publications.

PNAZI - ( Person of Notable and Zealous Intent)- Given to anyone, regardless 
of title or experience, who takes themselves entirely too seriously on a 
regular basis.  Usually bestowed by the royalty, this is a rare award in that a 2/3 
majority vote of any large group of populous can also instantly bestow this 
title on any individual. They can also take it away after the stick has been 
removed and a few beers have been liberally applied.

SPAML- (Sir Pelican and Master Laurel)- a coveted title given only to those 
rare 'Triple Peers', this one makes me green with envy of all those very rare 
few who can use it.  Just imagine being able to introduce yourself in court one 
day as SPAML _____ (insert your name here).   Oooooh, the rapture . . .

Anyway, I am quite sure that given a few glasses of wine and a pen each we 
could make the list endless.  Don't thank me, it's what I do.
In service,
-THAT LMNOP THWAP Dunstan LeHeryngmongere, CoGD, CoP, Royal Bard of Atlantia, 
Baronial Chronicler of Windmasters' Hill.
Or, preferably,

- Dunstan.