<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">Thanks to everyone who has replied. I am in Winston-Salem, NC (yes, between groups! Hindscroft is the one I've heard the most about though) I can't remember the names of those who i've tried to contact, the last time i tried was several months ago and the names have slipped from my memory. I am thinking about attending the University session this October. is anyone else going? can anyone give me advice about what these are usually like and what stuff i need to know as a newbie? I sent an email to the person in charge of the event (at least i think thats who she is...) earlier today so hopefully she will email me back answering some of my questions. right now i'm open to helpful advice though! thanks! :) Also, what sort of things do i need to know being a teenager? what is the generally attitude towards teens in the SCA? i'm often the only person my age in groups or classes i take (surprisingly not many teens are into handspinning, who knew!) so i'm used to being the youngest, but if people don't like people my age then it could be a problem... hopefully it won't be! thanks!
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