Dear all,

Kindly find the minutes taken at our Spring meeting:

22 March 2008 - Guthrum and Fionnuala's House. 1pm - meeting commencement at 1:45

Attendees:
Brogan
Vollund
Momus
Guthrum
Comyn
Sabha
Collin
EW Eberwulf, Esq
Fionnuala

Guests/Friends :
Tess

Meeting brought to order with blessing from the Druid.

What News

Collin:
Due date of 24th July for baby. It's to be a girl! Bree reported to be feeling fine. Today is Victorias' birthday. Interruption while assorted clann calls out HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICTORIA!!! Collin is traveling for work and working lots of hours.

Vollund has started a new job as full-time last week, which is from 8am to 11pm door to door but no weekends. Mundanely, embarking on a solar electric project for southold house. has worked on two drawings. 1/ Rework of 1st Century Bellenos design (Gorgon Head at Bath, UK). 2./ Quick sketch of coin design. Planning a stained glass project weekend on level of beginners class/workshop. Maybe end April?

Comyn: totally dedicated to music in spare time. Updating the Book of Song, published the BoSong on the internet on 'Lulu'. Worked with Aileen to update some tunes, jamming with Guthrum and Fionnuala. Attended winter Thyng and suggests two recent 'Arrow' articles on metalworking and fitchell respectively.

Sabha: has a new spinning wheel and also has been taking a 6 week course at Rumplestilskin's in Sayville. Brought plied hand-spun wool. Mundanely, has taken on the job of Treasurer for her chapter of PTA and this job is taking a lot of her time. Basically, 'Loom and Doom'.

EW: not much mideavaley but comment was wanted to comment that Imbolc was great, and he loved the new venue. An upgrade to the boiler system at the house. Helska and Julian are well, EW visited Florida with his mom for two weeks, and finally, he has let us in on his evil plan to take over Del Ray Beach in 15 - 20 years. Save up and stay tuned.

Fionnuala: Brewed some beer and mead, beekeeper club (hive is alive). Been playing music with Guthrum, Comyn, Momus, Aileen and Bash regularly. Less busy at work but not complaining.

Guthrum: Brewed some other beer and other mead. Been playing music also with a/m bardic group. Got six chicks, been getting out into the forge, learning to play bass. Installed a woodstove in the house which is working out really well.

Aonghus: Caught in beaurocratic grind of medical care, but situation is poised to improve due to Aonghus has untangled an impasse related to needed tests yet uncovered by insurance company. New insurance has all, Doctors are all on board and addressing of medical issues can go forward from now. Stay tuned. Aonghus duly notes that Comyn is extremely eager to get his hands on Aonghus' tools. In the shop.

Brogan: giant project completed at work, the, building of a new studio, resounding success. Had been working lots of hours to complete by deadline. Also, been shooting at the range (12 guage, AR15 and AR7) and planning on taking a hunting trip upstate with Tess, joining Katrina and Bash. Maybe deer too. He is also researching a period chair, but is keeping it a surprise for now.

Tess: Mom, who had suffered a stroke, is settling down into her new surroundings now at a home and doing much better. Been very busy attending to her Mother's house and belongings. Sadly, lost her 13 year old cat. New cat has been installed underneath the entertainment center. Been shooting with Brogan and has discovered good aim.

Fiscal Business
Sabha reports that treasury balance stands at usd 1,592.85.

Tee shirts have been inventoried and all data avail on website.

Old Business

1. Park reservation issues. Brogan was advised that the Park is no longer taking reservations. He intends to challenge this as the information sounds spurious to us all. Brogan will find someone who knows what they are talking about and try to secure reservation for event (1st weekend of May 02 - 04th). Plan b, will be to go on Thursday and standby at our preferred campground.

(see forum discussion)

2. Coins. 300 blanks and punches are ready. Invitation to join on Saturday for coin striking. Stay tuned to the website for the proposed date(s).

3. Tee shirts. Vollund and Comyn are collaborating to produce tees based on Vollunds Gorgon of Bath design.

New Business

Event Planning.

Trailer hauled by Brogan. Hookups - Comyn. Wood delivery - Guthrum.

Dayboard - Collin
Welcome Stew - Brogan

Feast planning:
Leg o' Lamb - Vollund
Pottage - EW
Beer, Root Beer - Guthrum and Fionnuala
Spinach - Brogan
Bread and Honey Butter - Sabha
Carrots - Faellon
Dishes - Momus and Fiachra
Dessert - Faellon (Jen!)

Presentations

Spinning products demonstrated by Sabha - worsted unplied hand-spun wool, and two-ply hand-spun wool.

Personal biz:
Aonghus - 'it's personal'

Meeting adjurned.