[Artemisia] RE: David's missive and Padruig's response

Tue Apr 24 08:32:12 CDT 2007

Oh, for heaven's sake!  It was a joke!

I have an almost 12-year-old who has the emotional level of a 3-5 year-old 
due to severe abuse and neglect in her birth home.  She is incapable of 
making decisions like a 12-year-old (which is one reason why she was groped 
by the guy down the street a couple of years ago).  Despite the fact she is 
nearly 12, I have to know where she is constantly and approve every 
association, every activity, just as if she was a 5-year-old.  And yet, I 
thought David's post was funny.  I know exactly where to find my 
daughter--if it is an outdoor site, she'll be in the water.  At an indoor 
site she'll be with the merchants.

No manner of belts, tabards, sashes, henna, favors, etc, etc, will keep her 
from going with a "stranger" (read: predator) who says, "I see by your 
(insert identification device here) that you are from Cote du Ciel.  Come 
with me and I will help you find your parents."  Having the identification 
actually gives the predator information about the child that he/she can use 
to manipulate the child.  NOTHING replaces VIGILANCE by parents!

Rebecca, who has raised 6 kids in the SCA

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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:53:28 -0400
From: rayzentz at aim.com
Subject: Re: [Artemisia] Henna IDs?
To: artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
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M'lord David,

I for one am disappointed that you have the capability of writing on behalf 
of
Their Excellencies in so flippant a fashion.   I will be direct, and to the
point, and addressing you, specifically, in the belief that your words do 
not
actually represent the thoughts of those those noble gentles you claim to
represent.

Quite frankly, you don't have children, so are in absolutely no position to
speak on this matter at all.   By opening your mouth in this fashion, you
belittle the concerns of those who do.   I find it offensive, and I don't
usually take offense at things said by anyone, much less one barely into his
majority.

I am the parent of four young children.   I am raising them in a world that 
is
just a little different than the one in which your noble parents raised you.
Discussion of ways in which they can be kept safe in the midst of today's
mundane world is of the utmost importance to me, and should be to the 
parents of
all children, and other adults who are around them.   They are, after all, 
our
future.

While I am delighted that you, m'lord, are comfortable with the whereabouts 
of
your siblings at all times, I would like to point out the relative age
differences between you, for instance, and my daughter, who is five.   I am 
sure
that you feel capable of handling any "uncomfortable" situations that may be
directed towards you.   I am not so sure of her abilities in that regard.   
So,
I will take steps to see that she, and the rest of my children, are as safe 
as
possible in all situations, even those events and activities sponsored by 
the
noble and chivalrous citizens of the Known World.   Any attempt to prevent 
me
from accomplishing this goal, or action by an individual to reduce the
effectiveness of my efforts, I will view as a threat to my children.

I will take action accordingly.

If my words are not gracious, I make no apology.   They are intended to be
direct, and pointed.   While it is not my intent to cause offense, it is my
intent to make sure that you, m'lord, as well as all others, know on this 
matter
I will brook no flippancy when discussing the safety of my children, and all
children in general.   If you are amused by our attempts to find ways of
providing this safety, I suggest you be amused in silence.

Lord Padruig McTavish
Father of Four
Protector of the Wrack
Bard of Arrows' Flight

-----Original Message-----
From: thomasandadria at yahoo.com
To: artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
Sent: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Artemisia] Henna IDs?

This is David writing on behalf of His and Her Excellencies
The Viscounty Sable Panther doesn't see the need for identification of its
children, in this letter we will tell you where they always will be:

Jessica; Running around in a cotehardie with a boffer in hand (usually with
other children).

Elizabeth; Following a Queen, Princes, Countess or any assortment of pretty,
shiny hats worn by females. (or at the flower shop on that rare occasion)

Kattriana; With the swishy pokes on or off the list field, or singing for
pretty, shiny hats.

Racheid; Will be with his Knight, with others in that household, or anywhere
where there is drumming and smoking.

Me!!! David, I know where i am! if ya wanna know, With His Mag, Her Mag, His
Royal Highness, Her Royal Highness, Da, Uncle Richard, Uncle Tommy, Uncle
Ulrich, or Uncle Basil. If I'm not with them, I'm on the list field, battle
field, or with anyone whom needs my help, assistance, or council. If not 
found
there, look for ladies and you shall find me.

The oldest child, will be found with a pointy hat, white belt, unadorned 
gold
chain, very very very jingly spurs.
We know where we are, do you know where you are???
Thank you
m'lord David of the Crosswinds (original SCA Child)

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