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First and foremost a round of "Vivats" to thier Highnesses and other gentle Scadians for such kind and thoughtful words. I did not write that paragragh but I do empathize with it. I have been in the society for 12 years and lived in many kingdoms and found that it is hard being the "newbie" in a group, you run into a lot of clicks peole who really don't want to talk and so on and so forth. So the solution I find is to get involved with things anyways. Volunteering is a great way to meet really good people it puts you out there.<BR>
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I moved here last year from Trimaris and one of the first events I attended was Windmasters' Hill Baronail Champion. Well of course my lord and I knew no one so we voluteered in the kitchen, and meet one of the most coolest scadians I have ever run across. That would be the current senechal of Windmaster's Hill, Idonea(SP) before she was senechal! Because of her, I am coming to coronation with 9 newbies!<BR>
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If we could all remember that it's ok to greet each and smile and talk no matter what hat your wearing it would be a better society. So again I say "Vivat Vivat Vivat" to the wonderful people on this list and in this kingdom.<BR>
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YIS<BR>
Lady Annadorla</FONT></HTML>