RubyRed, I surely do remember you! <bg> I couldn't possibly list everyone <lol>...especially in the wee hours I composed the above message! How are you? What have you been up to? Are you currently playing any games? It's so good to hear from you <bg>!!!
We just had the gathering, as you probably guessed, and it was a huge success, although a bit exhausting as it lasted longer than any of the others <s>. People began arriving on Wed. and the last left on Tuesday. So many wonderful things happened to me though. One of our newer members made MRA a gorgeous permanent sign to take to all gatherings and for the first time ever, we inducted a whole new generation of MRAers. Doing the induction of the kids was a feeling I can't describe! It was more than a motherly feeling...almost a feeling of immortality. And then, in true MRA spirit, knowing that Sheriff Slinky & I are strapped financially right now and that I haven't been able to play our games (DAOC and WOW currently), and that I didn't expect a new puter till mid-Fall, the guild took up a collection and presented me with some money to put toward a new puter. They said they miss me and wanted me back ASAP! When my Mom heard what they did, she said she would match their donation, and now, I hope to order my new puter in about 2 weeks.
In addition to all of this, one of the members, knowing I hadn't been feeling well, brought London Broil and a beautifully decorated (in MRA fashion, but of course <bg>) sheet cake...he brought enough London Broil for 19 people (that's how many people we had this year), and brought it all the way from New Jersey! Then, he grilled it! It was out of this world!
Unfortunately, Sethiel (Do you remember him? He's our Emperor I elevated our titles when MRA went to Cawdor in addition to Yserbius.) was unable to attend this year, but he usually makes the Gatherings.
Do you remember Taleen who was in MRA as Siobhan (sp?). She is now PrincessHarmony in MRA. She holds the rank of Queen currently, as for a long while she ran MRA in DAOC in my absense. She was at the Gathering with her two daughters. Unfortunately, her hubby (Do you remember Tybalt?) couldn't make it. He's already planning on coming next year though <s>!
So, in a nutshell :lol: that's the news from me <s>! Keep in touch!!! If you're interested in becoming MRA active again in one of the games we're currently playing, let me know <s>! Love to have you with us!!!!
Love,
Leah