[Ponte Alto] FW: Investiture thanks

[Robert Capozello]

Sent to us by one of our friends from the East Kingdom.  Thought it
should be shared.  ;-)

-- Marcellus

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Bogs
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 4:01 PM
> To: 'Robert Capozello'; belfebe at yahoo.com
> Subject: Investiture thanks
> 
> 
> Unto Baron Bob.. I mean, uh.. Unto His Excellency Baron 
> Marcellus and his most excellent lady Baroness Belphoebe does 
> Lord Christopher Jameson send greetings this day!
> 
> It was a pleasure attending your Investiture and enjoying the 
> hospitality of your fine Barony!  Cal and I had an excellent 
> time despite the chill in the weather; the warmth of your 
> people made us eager to return to Ponte Alto when the 
> opportunity is afforded to us.
> 
> I would like to commend your head cook for the outstanding 
> feast -- last weekend marked my 10th anniversary in the 
> Society, and that was probably the best feast I've had in all 
> that time.  I have never been fed so much of such good food!  
> (If she wants to share the recipe for the excellent squash 
> soup I would also not be averse to learning it!)
> 
> We would also especially like to commend to you our server 
> for the feast. If your Baronial website has been updated 
> since the Investiture then she would be Lady Marie-Therese de 
> Normand (the gentle in question is your newly-chosen Heavy 
> Weapons Champion).  She was not only efficient and most 
> helpful, but she managed to be efficient and helpful while 
> remaining cheerful and courteous -- not always an easy thing 
> in a crowded feast hall. We appreciated her service most 
> gratefully; it made the excellent feast only better!
> 
> I hope this letter finds you and your people well.  We look 
> forward to seeing you at War (and on our side, too! Vivat!)
> 
> Yrs.,
> Christoph
> 
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> Christopher Bogs | Christopher Jameson
> Philadelphia, PA | Barony of Bhakail, EK
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> Don't tell my parents I'm in the SCA --
> They think I'm running guns for a biker gang.