[MR] Bright Hills Baronial Birthday, "Feast of Fools", Feb. 9th, 2008 update

[Karen Summerfelt-Hume]

 Whatever could possess someone to come out into the cold just to
 sing?  Listen close, my friend, tis the sound of Bright Hills bards and 
musicians  tuning up for our annual Baronial Birthday gathering.  Come, join 
us as we  have some fun indulging in a Feast of Fools day!

On the 9th of February, in the Barony of Bright Hills, we shall hold our 
Baronial Birthday event "Feast of Fools".  Among the activities of the day 
There shall be chosen a King and Queen of Misrule and they shall hold a 
Court to amaze and amuse us.  A feast that will begin with
 dessert and end with too much to eat to be presented by Lord Bruce the 
Robert and his Cooks Guild minions. There will be assorted crafts to while 
away the time, as well as merchants to tempt you with fine wares.
After all, what event would be complete if not for our worthy Merchants.

We are Pleased and Honored that Her Royal Majesty, Queen Rowan, shall join 
our merry band this wondrous day.

  Should you wish to indulge in the Arts and Sciences we offer the following 
competitions:

"Dueling Bards", sponsored by Lord Richard Wyn. Come and test your mettle, 
your meter and your quick wit against your fellow bards.

Not a 'Combat Bard'?  No Matter, The Honorable Lady Yseulte Trevelyan offers 
a gentler challenge - Bardic Humor - bring out your best funny story, silly 
saga or song.

And what humor in court is complete without a Jester or two.  To be sure we 
must have the best of Jesters and thus does Baroness Chagan Khulan offer a 
prize to the best Jesters Hat and Wand. Documentation appreciated, not 
required.

Does this mean we are childish? Nay - but we do like to while away the 
winter with Toys and Games.  To this end milady Tsura to je Stariji 
challenges you to bring out your best Period Toy or Game. This is a two 
level competition - for the older children (sometimes called adults) we ask 
documentation of you.  There shall be a second judging by the true children 
to select that game or toy that THEY would most enjoy.

And last but never least, Our esteemed Minister of Arts and Sciences, Lord 
Denis de Dijon, offers a Mask competition in two formats;  Firstly, masks in 
the colors of Bright Hills, black, gold and silver  and for the more 
exotic - masks in all colors.  These masks may be made on site or in 
advance.  There will be supplies on hand for those wishing to assemble a 
mask at the event.

And for the Ladies Pleasure... the Gentlemen's  "Men in Tights" competition. 
Gentlemen!  Make a leg and prepare to strut your stuff in your most 
dazzling pair of tights!  This is a fundraiser for Colon Cancer sponsored by 
our own Baroness Roana De Laci.  Support the cause! Vote for the best Lord's 
Legs!   The Lord with the most Tokens wins the competition.  The cost of the 
tokens is your contribution to this worthy cause. A Surprise prize awaits 
the man of the hour.

Other pleasantries will be added and set forth here
 for your interest and edification as we learn of them.

 ** For dietary concerns kindly contact Lord Bruce the Robert (Bruce Lorenz)
 blorenz753 at aol.com
    Merchants are always welcome in Bright Hills. No fee for Tables.  Kindly
 contact Lady Livia (Sherril Abramson) for details  AbramsonSM at comcast.net

    This and more await your enjoyment at Bright Hills Baronial Birthday
 "Feast of Fools" on Saturday, February 9th.  The site is the Manchester
 Volunteer Fireman's Activity Bldg, 3297 York Street, Manchester, MD  21102.
 ** Site address currently in the Acorn is incorrect. That address is the
 actual Fire House.

 Questions should be sent to the new Autocrat - Chagan Khulan, (Karen 
Summerfelt-Hume) at  chagankhulan at comcast.net  or call 443-789-9050 NLT 9:00 
PM
  Reservations should be sent to the new Reservationist - Magnus (called 
Corwyn) MacTaggart (William Becker) 472 Winterberry Drive, Edgewood, MD 
21040.  Phone 410-676-5795 (NLT 9 PM) or e-Mail william_becker at hotmail.com

For more details see the event flyer on the Bright Hills website 
www.brighthills.net  Click on 'Local Baronial Events".  Due to changes made 
too late to update the printed January Acorn some of that printed 
information is now incorrect.  We regret any inconvenience this may cause 
our noble readers but it's hard to stop a transatlantic move for even one of 
our Autocrats.
Watch this site for frequent updates.
 Please feel free to cross post this to other lists and groups.

 Chagan

 "The possibilities are endless, The limitations are in your mind"

 " I speak the truth, not so much as I would, but as much as I dare: and I
 dare a little more, as I grow older.' - Michel de Montaigne, (1533-1592)
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