<p>Greetings!<span style=""> </span>This is another update for
Blackstone Raid:</p>
<p>His Highness has requested the support of Atlantia in making a showing at
this war between the Midrealm and Aethelmark. As the Expeditionary Corps,
we are helping to coordinate transportation, hotel, and meals, so that as many
people as possible can attend.</p>
<p>Blackstone Raid will be held at the Cedar
Lakes Conference
Center in Ripley,
West Virginia from April 24th-27<sup>th</sup>.
<a href="http://../WINDOWS/Temp/Temporary+Internet+Files/OLK167/www.cedarlakes.com" target="_blank">www.cedarlakes.com</a> </p>
<p>More information on the event itself can be found at <a href="http://www.blackstoneraid.org/" target="_blank">http://www.blackstoneraid.org/</a> </p>
<p>For those who are interested in traveling together, we have arranged a caravan
to leave our area on Friday the 25<sup>th</sup> at 6:00 p.m, and arrive at our destination just shy of midnight. The meet-up location is Lemon
Road Elementary School
(7230 Idylwood Road, Falls
Church), which is the same site that the Ponte Alto
Sunday Social normally takes place. </p>
<p>(We can arrange a secondary highway-friendly location in Stierbach to meet
people, should there be sufficient demand.) </p>
<p>Regardless of your interest in caravanning, if you have room in your vehicle
for an extra person, or if you will need a ride to the event, please let me
know at <a href="mailto:dreadpiratekate@gmail.com" target="_blank">dreadpiratekat@gmail.com</a>
so I can coordinate those who need a ride with those who have a seat. </p>
<p>**There are still a few rooms available on site.<span style=""> </span>As of this morning, there are 10 motel-style
rooms with two twin beds each, and 9 hotel-style rooms with two double beds
each.<span style=""> </span>Dormitory bunk space must be
arranged through the event itself: <a href="http://www.blackstoneraid.org/" target="_blank">http://www.blackstoneraid.org/</a> </p>
<p>We are still recommending that everyone stay on site, as this is both the
most cost-effective and most convenient option. To reserve a room, please
call the Cedar Lakes
Conference Center
as soon as possible at 304-372-7860. More information on room styles and
on pricing is available on their website: <a href="http://../WINDOWS/Temp/Temporary+Internet+Files/OLK167/www.cedarlakes.com" target="_blank">www.cedarlakes.com</a>. If you are looking for a roommate
and have not yet found one, please let us know so we can help.**</p>
<p>Alternatively, there are a few hotels in Ripley. Please contact me if
you would like more details about those. </p>
<p>We are planning on sharing an off-board meal together on Saturday evening,
either in or near Ripley. If anyone is familiar with the town and has a
restaurant recommendation, please speak up! </p>
<p>I believe that the Logistics Corps is currently hoping to have a central
pavilion, water, and perhaps some snacks available for any and all within the
Barony to enjoy throughout the event. We hope that central location will
help facilitate communication throughout the weekend and ensure everything runs
smoothly. </p>
<p>For people planning to leave early Sunday morning, please join us for
breakfast!<span style=""> </span>This will most likely take
place at 8:00 a.m. at the local Bob
Evans (3 Carter Point, Ripley). If you are interested in breakfast or
would like to caravan back, please let me know.</p>
<p>As noted, my email address is <a href="http://../WINDOWS/Temp/Temporary+Internet+Files/OLK167/dreadpiratekat@gmail.com" target="_blank">dreadpiratekat@gmail.com</a> for any questions or
comments. I check this throughout the day. </p>
<p>Thanks, </p>
<p>Kat. </p>
<p>Expeditionary Corps (Beneficiarius Militaribus)</p>
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