<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>Spring compliments to the wonderful folk of Ponte Alto, from your Baron and Baroness…
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<BR>Vivats to Master Tirloch for becoming Atlantia's first Royal Baker at Kingdom A&S last month. We would like to thank our new officers: Lady Sorcha de Glys for becoming our barony's Chatelaine and Lady Lucia Antony de Venise for becoming her deputy Chatelaine and Lady Celia of Rosedale for heading our barony's Arts and Sciences and for Baron Ranulf of Waterford for becoming our barony's herald. Our hearts were warmed by all all who attended and fought so valiantly in St Paddy's Day Bloodbath,as well as those who suppprted the fighters and gave their time in other ways. We would especially thank Baroness Agnes Daunce for autocrating such a terrrific event. We also congratulate Erik of Bloodguard for being named our heavy weapons champion, while Master Kevin of Thornbury was appointed the baronial warlord. We believe all were pleased by this wonderful day.
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<BR>Denise and I hail all brave fighters of Ponte Alto to make ready for the martial contests to come as our Atlantian blood warms with the seasons. Rapier and Heavy fighters are called to test their weapons and dexterity at our Sunday Fighter Practices. (As weather allows, from 2:00 PM - dark, outdoors behind Tysons-Pimmit Library, in Falls Church. Master Kevin of Thornbury (Kevin Maxson) at 703-810-8438 would guide you.) For our eagle-eyed archers, the Barony of Stierbach bids you join their Friday night practices in Centreville, VA. Baron Nikolai Zhdanov Dolgorukova will gladly direct you, e-mail zhdanov@earthlink.net or call 703-450-5589 (H), 703-314-3925 (C).
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<BR>We journey to visit our cousins in Lochmere on April 19-21 for "Night On Board". We would ask that many of you also represent your barony in both Martial and Arts & Sciences contests – both revere the sea with nautical themes. Perhaps Grog would be a pleasing entry for the Brewing competition?
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<BR>With the greening of the grass, we dream once more of Pennsic. We seek gentles for significant commitments on behalf of your Baronial Encampment, as Camp Director, Baronial Reservationist, or Land Grab agent. Baroness Denise would welcome conversation with any who desire to assist, yet still may need encouragement to step forward. A full measure of fortitude, inspiration, and the aid of friends will prefigure our encampment's glory.
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<BR>Yours in service,
<BR>Thomas and Denise
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