<DIV>Greetings to all,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG>Seats are filling up fast</STRONG> at Ponte Alto's upcoming Tournament of Love and Beauty on February 18, 2006 in Leesburg, Virginia! And dare I say, the <STRONG>weather forecast</STRONG> is looking<STRONG> fantastic</STRONG>! </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>If you <STRONG>send in your reservation TODAY</STRONG>, you might make it just in time! Send them to:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Millicent Chandler, (Melanie Cozad), 1220 Chase Heritage Circle #202,Sterling, VA 20164, (571) 434-8150, exchequer AT pontealto.atlantia.sca.org). The only good reservation is a paid reservation. Please make checks payable to Barony of Ponte Alto, SCA Inc.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV><B>Cost:</B><BR>NON-SCA MEMBERS: add $3 to adult daytrip prices below.<BR> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 summary="Event Pricing" border=1><!-- <TR> <TH CLASS="title"> </TH> <TH CLASS="title">Pre-Registered</
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<TH CLASS="title">Non Pre-Registered</TH> </TR> --> <TBODY> <TR> <TH class=data scope=row><FONT face="arial narrow">Adult Daytrip</FONT></TH> <TD class=data><FONT face="arial
narrow">$10</FONT></TD><!-- <TD CLASS="data">$11</TD> --></TR> <TR> <TH class=data scope=row><FONT face="arial narrow">Child (6-17 yrs.)</FONT></TH> <TD class=data><FONT face="arial narrow">$6 </FONT></TD><!-- <TD CLASS="data">$7 </TD> --></TR> <TR> <TH class=data scope=row><FONT face="arial narrow">Under 5 yrs.</FONT></TH> <TD class=data><FONT face="arial narrow">Free</FONT></TD><!-- <TD CLASS="data">Free</TD> --></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <DIV>If you plan to be onboard for feast, cost of feast for members and non-members alike is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-17. Children under 5 are the guests of the Barony.</DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#c00000>Merchants are very welcome!</FONT></STRONG> We regret that our Merchant coordinator's e-mail has been
unavailable, so if you have been trying to reach Baron Marcellus, please direct your e-mails to <A href="http://us.f542.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=afpopa@cox.net" target=_blank><FONT color=#003399>afpopa@cox.net</FONT></A> and <A href="http://us.f542.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=courtneydehoughton@yahoo.com" target=_blank><FONT color=#003399>courtneydehoughton@yahoo.com</FONT></A>.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV><B>Space </B>is still available! There is no additional merchanting fee and the spaces are approximately 10'x10'. You will have to provide your own display space (i.e. we are not able to provide tables). The merchant area is located in the same building as the rest of the day's activities, but the space is not heated (although with the large crowd we are expecting, it should not remain cold for long!) <B>Merchants are REQUIRED to present proof of a VA Sales tax number to either autocrat (Lord Connor or Lady Courtney) or Baron Marcellus before setting up
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For more information on obtaining a VA sales tax number, please check out: <A href="https://www.ireg.tax.virginia.gov/Login.jhtml" target=_blank><FONT color=#003399>https://www.ireg.tax.virginia.gov/Login.jhtml</FONT></A><A href="http://www.dba.state.va.us/licenses/" target=_blank><BR></A></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#003399></FONT> </DIV> <DIV>We hope everyone can make it for all of the wonderful events being planned!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV></DIV> <DIV>There will be fighting aplenty, courtly wooing, fantastic merchanting, children scamping (safely of course!), dogs a'romping (yes, dogs are allowed provided they are leashed and cleaned up after), and some tremendous <STRONG>Arts and Sciences</STRONG> exhibits and opportunities. And the feast, oh the feast. It will be simply divine!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Don't forget to bring any <STRONG>works in progress</STRONG> for the <STRONG>Arts and Sciences</STRONG> exhibit!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Bring out your sp
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outfits, especially in your heraldic colours, as there will be a <STRONG>heraldic competition</STRONG> for best use of heraldry!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Come prepared to vote on any and all fighters displaying the<STRONG> 7 Knightly Virtues</STRONG>!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Bring an appetite and a few extra shillings to the <STRONG>luncheon being offered</STRONG> as a fundraiser for Their Majesties Royal Travel Fund! And the <STRONG>Sweet Shop</STRONG> will be visiting us as well!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Come prepared to shop and enjoy the day's festivities!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Children will be able to participate in a <STRONG>Children's Corner</STRONG> from 12:30-2:30, with some really fun actitivies being planned!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>All of this will be happening in an enclosed arena, which while not heated per se, is totally enclosed and is sure to heat up from the excitement of the crowd!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV
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don't forget the <STRONG>fabulous feast</STRONG> that awaits everyone at the end of a fun filled day! <!--StartFragment --> Meistr Gruffudd ap Cadfael (Carl Harris) will be preparing a sumptuous feast in the English 15th century style. Space is limited to 100, so get those reservations in early! </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>All of this information can be found at this website: <A href="http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/tolab.php" target=_blank><FONT color=#003399>http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/tolab.php</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#003399></FONT> </DIV> <DIV>Can't wait to see everyone there! (Feel free to cross-post this to other lists!)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Lady Courtney de Houghton</DIV></DIV><BR><BR><DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=verdana color=#0000ff>Lady Courtney de Houghton </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=verdana color=#0000ff>Atlantian Clerk of Law</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=verdana color=#0000ff>Barony of Ponte Alto Chronicler</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=verdana color=#0000ff>St. Anne's Clothiers Guild Webminister<BR>Barony of Ponte Alto Deputy Webminister<BR>Kingdom of Atlantia, SCA</FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV><p>
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