<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="5" color="#000000" style="font: 16.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>From: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="5" style="font: 16.0px Helvetica">KM <<a href="mailto:dreadpiratekat@gmail.com">dreadpiratekat@gmail.com</a>></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="5" color="#000000" style="font: 16.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>Date: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="5" style="font: 16.0px Helvetica">April 5, 2008 5:47:20 PM EDT</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="5" color="#000000" style="font: 16.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>Subject: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="5" style="font: 16.0px Helvetica"><b>Blackstone Update</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; min-height: 14px; "><br></div> </div><p>Greetings!<span style=""> </span>This is an update regarding Blackstone Raid.</p><p>His Highness has requested the support of Atlantia in making a showing at this war between the Midrealm and Aethelmark. As the Expeditionary Corps, we're trying to help coordinate transportation, hotel, and meals, so that as many people as possible can attend.</p><p>Blackstone Raid will be held at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, West Virginia from April 24th-27th. <a href="http://../WINDOWS/Temp/Temporary+Internet+Files/OLK167/www.cedarlakes.com" target="_blank">www.cedarlakes.com</a> </p><p>More information on the event itself can be found at <a href="http://www.blackstoneraid.org/" target="_blank">http://www.blackstoneraid.org/</a> </p><p>For those who are interested in traveling together, we will be arranging a caravan to leave our area on Friday the 25<sup>th</sup> at 6:00 p.m, and arrive at our destination just shy of midnight. The meet-up location is Lemon Road Elementary School (7230 Idylwood Road, Falls Church), which is the same place that the Ponte Alto Sunday Social normally takes place. </p><p>We can arrange a secondary highway-friendly location in Stierbach to meet people, should there be sufficient demand. </p><p>Regardless of your interest in caravanning, if you have room in your vehicle for an extra person, or if you will need a ride to the event, please let me know at <a href="mailto:dreadpiratekate@gmail.com" target="_blank">dreadpiratekate@gmail.com</a> so I can coordinate those who need a ride with those who have a seat. </p><p>There are still rooms available on site, which include dormitory bunks, less expensive motel rooms, and more expensive lodge-style hotel rooms. We are recommending that everyone stays on site, as this is both the most cost-effect and most convenient option. To reserve a room, please call the Cedar Lakes Conference Center at 304-372-7860. Most rooms are at least double occupancy. More information on room styles and prices is available on their website: <a href="http://../WINDOWS/Temp/Temporary+Internet+Files/OLK167/www.cedarlakes.com" target="_blank">www.cedarlakes.com</a>. If you are looking for a roommate and have not yet found one, please let us know so we can help.</p><p>Alternatively, there are a few hotels in Ripley. Please contact me if you would like more details about those. </p><p>We are planning on sharing an off-board meal together on Saturday evening, either in or near Ripley. I'll send out that information closer to the event date. If anyone is familiar with the town and has a restaurant recommendation, please speak up! </p><p>I believe that the Logistics Corps is currently hoping to have a central pavilion, water, and perhaps some snacks available for any and all within the Barony to enjoy throughout the event. We hope that central location will help facilitate communication throughout the weekend and ensure everything runs smoothly. </p><p>For people planning to leave early Sunday morning, please join us for breakfast!<span style=""> </span>This will most likely take place at 8:00 a.m. at the local Bob Evans (3 Carter Point, Ripley). If you are interested in breakfast or would like to caravan back, please let me know.</p><p>As noted, my email address is <a href="http://../WINDOWS/Temp/Temporary+Internet+Files/OLK167/dreadpiratekat@gmail.com" target="_blank">dreadpiratekat@gmail.com</a> for any questions or comments. I check this throughout the day. </p><p>Thanks, </p><p>Kat. </p><p>Expeditionary Corps (Beneficiarius Militaribus)</p></blockquote></div></body></html>