Well, the event is over. We are now 25 years old. From the responses I got via email, etc, people enjoyed themselves immensely. It was a good event. There are so many people who contributed to this event, but I think that major kudos are in order for Kachigatai Kitsune, Camilla, and Amanda for preparing a wonderful feast; to Kitsune and Shiro's family for helping to prepare the food at the site; Shiro, Chikara and everyone who was there early to help set up. I could not have done this event without you, and I cannot begin to thank you enough for the support you gave me. As a whole, the Shire should pat themselves on the back. I think we have begun an upward trend. Thanks to Lady Isabel for running Troll and teaching the dances at the Revel, Robert for providing music, Seth for being directions troll, Lady Sciath for Lists, and everyone who heralded. Unfortunately, I do not have enough space to name everyone, but know that your help was more than appreciated.

Congratulations are in order to Lady Sciath and Lord Alfonso for receiving their AoA's and to Lord Robert for the Harp Argent. Also, congratulations to Lord Philip and Lord Edward Oakenheart for becoming Isles' newest inductees to the Order of the Crimson Tower, and honor well deserved. Let us hope that we can give more of those out in the future.

Much thanks to Lord Philip and Lady Rebecca for their GENEROUS contribution of garb to the Silver Key. I hear that more may be coming.

Thaks to the Shires of Darach for loaning us a Marshal and a herald for the day's events, and Carreg Wen for also loaning us marshals.

Above all, we must offer our sincerest thanks to Her Majesty Ceinwen, Their Highnesses Edrick and Albra, Her Excellency Ristil, and their respective courts for attending our event.

In conclusion, I had a lot of fun. This was the first time that I autocratd an event in full, and I hope that I will be given a chance to autocrat again.

I remain, yours in service

Lady Catherine Ainsdale