[Moo] Peer Fear joke

[Janie Darby]

rotfl  Very funny. Think I'll frame it and give it to Mistress Ursula and 
Earl Mika....


>From: "Julie Bright" <jbright at wwlnk.net>
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><moo at stierbach.org>
>To: <moo at stierbach.org>, <watchtower at sudentur.atlantia.sca.org>
>Subject: [Moo] Peer Fear joke
>Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 22:02:10 -0400
>
>
>::ROTFL::
>Morgaine (giggle, choke)
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>
> > Peer Fear
> > >By Her Excellency, Dame Eleanor Cadfan, Baroness
> > Skraeling Althing,
> > >Ealdormere
> > >
> > >Peer Fear is a terrible affliction in this club and
> > so unnecessary!
> > >Getting to know Peers in their natural habitat, like
> > on the list
> > field,
> > >is fine, but there are other ways. Peers can be
> > anywhere and
> > >everywhere, so when approaching an unfamiliar Peer it
> > is best to keep
> > a few
> > >general rules in mind. Remember they may be more
> > afraid of you than
> > you are of
> > >them! Although frightening from a distance, these
> > magnificent
> > >creatures domesticate easily and can make very
> > rewarding companions.
> > >
> > >1) When approaching a Peer, do so from the front.
> > Walk slowly. Peers
> > >startle easily, particularly Roses, and you don't
> > want to set them to
> > flight.
> > >
> > >2) Distract them. It may help more skittish Peers,
> > like Laurels, if
> > >you begin by letting them examine a sleeve hem or a
> > work in progress.
> > Show
> > >a Knight a new weapon or anything shiny.
> > >
> > >3) Speak softly and use encouraging language and
> > flattery. They may
> > >not understand everything you say, but they will
> > respond to the tone
> > of
> > >your voice. Avoid excessive bragging or arm waving.
> > Rarer Peers, like
> > >Pelicans, can be easily intimidated by overt displays
> > of passion.
> > >Laurels or Knights can become competitive or agitated
> > and may charge.
> > >
> > >4) Offer them food or drink. Many Peers can become
> > cranky when sitting
> > >through long meetings, Courts or performing arduous
> > tasks of A&S or
> > >service. Food or alcoholic beverages will often make
> > them more placid
> > >and with a little work many Peers can become tame
> > enough to take food
> > >directly from your hand. Remember to keep the food
> > soft and easy to
> > >chew. Many Peers are old and dependant on Squires or
> > Apprentices to
> > >cut their meat.
> > >
> > >5) Approach them in groups. Peers tend to travel in
> > clusters and can
> > >become anxious when cut from their herd. When
> > approaching a flock of
> > >Pelicans or a pride of Knights, be careful to include
> > all the Peers
> > >generally. Avoid singling out one Peer with direct
> > eye contact and
> > >never turn your back on the rest of the group. While
> > not meant
> > maliciously,
> > >many separated and started Peers can accidentally
> > trample you in an
> > >effort to rejoin their fellows.
> > >
> > >6) Wear your Apprentice, Protégé or Squires belt. Let
> > the Peer examine
> > >the belt or touch it. Many Peers feel more
> > comfortable knowing another
> > >Peer has been there before them.
> > >
> > >If you follow all these guidelines, anyone can form a
> > lasting and
> > >meaningful relationship with a Peer. With proper
> > maintenance, a Peer
> > >can be a faithful and loving companion and friend.
> > >
> > >Fight the fear. Hug a Peer!
> >
>
>
>
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