GA-Lunch-Auct-msg - 11/14/10

Buy a Peer, buy a lunch! - A lunch auction fundraiser at GA 5th Year for The Known World Party XX.

A series of lunches by Peers sold at auction at the Gleann Ahbann 5th Year Celebration as a fundraiser.

NOTE: See also the files: fundraising-msg, The-Peerage-msg, SCA-dishes-art, Gleann-Abhann-art, Gleann-A-hist-msg, SCA-stories1-msg, p-markets-msg.

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To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: BUY A PEER - BUY THEIR LUNCH!!!! 5th Year fundraiser!
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:31 pm ((PDT))

The Gleann Abhann Minsitry of Party Planning presents: 

Buy a Peer, buy a lunch!

a lunch auction fund raiser at GA 5th Year for The Known World Party XX 

Dear Populace Members, 

Do want a peer of your own - heck, do you just want one to pay attention to you for a little bit?

Ever wondered how you could obtain some of their "precious" time just for you? 

Well, have we got great news for you!!!

We, at the Ministry of Party Planning feel your pain.

Now, and for a limited time only, you have the opportunity to purchase at a severely discounted rate your own "Lunch with a peer" at 5th year celebration. 

You can eat what they eat!

Do what they do!

Pick their brain to your heart's content!

Heck you might even be able to figure a secret or two to being a peer.

After much browbeating, wheedling, and bribery by Ministry of Party Planning, Many of our peers have agreed to provide  rather amazing lunches and some of their time for an auction to raise money for Known World Party XX at Gulfwar. 

These worthies are putting forward quite spectacular offers in order to tempt not only your taste buds but also your talents.  Here are the first five offerings – we have more to come, so stay tuned. 

You are bidding for the entire lunch, not a seat…so get your friends together, pool your money, and make a bid…bidding starts today!

We have a few "mystery" lunches that will be offered in a live auction at 5th year…clues will be provided in advance. 

SEE THE MENU! - 
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: BUY A PEER - BUY THEIR LUNCH!!!!  - A Tribute Feast with Willliam an
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:35 pm ((PDT))

We present our first luncheon auction item:

Their Graces, Duke William fitz Hugh de Cambria and Duchess Onora inghean mhic Chathain along with the Conroi fitz Hugh and their associates Viscount Sir Eric of Chester and Sir Uric Blackoak offer a luncheon experience of noble proportions for the Celebration of the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann's 5 year as a Kingdom. 

Their Graces and the Conroi will offer a luncheon for four adults consisting of three main courses, with complimentary cocktails, and one dessert course themed and created in honor of the couples who have served as King and Queen of the finest Kingdom in the Known World. 

The Conroi promises to offer the lucky winners of this offering a gastronomic extravaganza unlike any other to be experienced in an atmosphere of pure reverence, thinly veiled profanity (unless there are children involved), and a whole-lotta fun!!!  A detailed menu will be presented at the auction and a detailed list of ingredients will be made available.  

Visit for more info:
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html

thank you,
The ministry of Party Planning


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: BUY A PEER- BUY A LUNCH !!! - THE BACONATOR  FEAST WITH UTHER AND JA
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:36 pm ((PDT))

His Excellency, Count Sir Uther von Zeimer and Sir James the Holy put up for your perusal an All Bacon Fighting Feast. 

What is Gleann Abhann without bacon and what is our kingdom without these two amazing fighters? 

These most excellent peers will provide an amazing all-bacon themed lunch for four followed by an hour long one on one fighting instruction session. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have Count Sir Uther and Sir James instruct one on one to improve your fighting skills. This is a must for any fighter looking to better themselves and eat lots of bacon while doing it!

For more information:
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: BUY A PEER - BUY A LUNCH!!!!  - A WINE AND CHEESE WORLD TOUR WITH MA
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:38 pm ((PDT))

Her Grace, Mistress Mary-Grace if Gatland (and the reigning Mrs. Louisiana Int. - just sayin') presents a spectacular extravaganza: Wine and cheese from around the world. 

Every wondered about the difference between a Reisling and a Rose' or been curious about the difference between a Camembert and a Brie - Have we got the right lunch for you!!!

This amazing repast will take a company of four individuals on an exploratory and experimental journey of wine and cheeses from around the world. this adventersome group will be guided by Her Grace's own expertise in the area.

Entice your taste buds with this elegant around-the-world adventure into the delights of the palate and the company of one of the fairest flowers in the land.

For more information:
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: BUY A PEER - BUY A LUNCH!!!!  - STRIKE A POSE WITH DANIELLE
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:40 pm ((PDT))

Her Excellency, Viscountess Danielle presents for you a spectacular feast offering to delight any SCAdian's sensibilities!

She will not only put together a tasty feast, she will also provide the feast gear for the lucky winners of this lunch offering. The feast gear will be yours to keep as a memento of the time spent with one of Gleann Abhann's most lovely ladies. 

But wait, there's more! 

Her Excellency also offers a personal photo shoot utilizing her stunning talents as a photographer.  You can bring whatever garb, props, posing you would like, from which Her Excellency will make and frame a nice print for you.  

For more information:
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: BUY A PEER - BUY A LUNCH!!!  - FIT AND FAB WITH CHARLES AND KENNA
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:40 pm ((PDT))

Come experience a wonderfully healthy and yet delightfully tasty picnic for four with His Excellency, Master Charles and Her Excellency, Countess Kenna. 

They will provide for you a repast of things not only delicious and filling but also good for the mind, body and spirit. 

While partaking of this excellent repast, Their Excellencies will bring with them many varieties of fabric and offer a discussion on the types of fabric used in period and the appropriate use of them in the SCA.  During this discussion, the properties, construction, and uses of these fabrics will be presented. 

When the discussion is over, all fabric brought will be given to those participating in the luncheon as a gift from Master Charles and Countess Kenna

examples: silk, linen, wool, damask, brocade, velvet, and fustian.

– but wait, there's more! While Countess Kenna is discussing the properties and uses of some of the various fabrics you will take home, Master Charles will drape a basic body block pattern for each person who would like one.

For more information:
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Come bid on Sir Luther's meat for 5th year!
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:14 am ((PDT))

Current Bid $0

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Pray Attend The words of Sir Luther: 

Have you ever wondered when the Coals are ready? Do you have trouble not cooking chicken to the texture of dried shoe leather? Are you always getting "well done" steak when you want a "rare" steak? How and When should you put veggies on the grill? These and many more questions will be answered at the "Grillin' with Luther" table available at 5th year. Come one, come 6 of you future "Grillers" in the making. 

(Some libations will be available but please bring what you can. THEY are an Incredibly large component of any grill session)

To Bid:
email me directly
or 
visit http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: Peers and Boxed lunches
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Thu Jul 1, 2010 11:55 am ((PDT))

--- In gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com, "jennet_tewkesbury" <MistressJennet at ...> wrote:
>When does the bidding close?

Bidding will close at different times for each luncheon - some are closing within a few days, some a few weeks, and others will close the week before the event. Soooooooo, if there is a lunch you really want to bid on, you probably should bid sooner rather than later.

Charles


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re:TIme is Winding down on Peer Lunches - BID NOW!!
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:13 pm ((PDT))

Your Majesties and fellow citizens of Gleann Abhann,

There are more lunches on the way, including some surprise lunches to be auctioned the day of the event. These additional lunches are indeed sponsored by Pelicans, Laurels and a few more knights; however, at this time I am still waiting for more information from them before I can publish to the Website.

We, in the ministry of party planning, are very excited about the response we have received from all of the respective peerages and the willingness of the populace to help us throw an amazing xxth Known World Party at Gulf War.

Please stay tuned for more lunches on the way...

Master Charles and the GA ministry of Party Planning and General Insanity

--- In gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com, Sheila <sheila.doughty at ...> wrote:
<<< Its interesting that like eight knights are participating in this, only two
Pelicans and one Laurel?

It would be great see Pelicans organize a lovely lunch, or some of Our
amazing food Laurels put together a lunch.

In totaling up the bids, it looks like we are on our way to raising quite a
bit for the Known World Party, We'd love to see more.

Perhaps if you can't be at 5th year, your lunch could be held at a different
time/day/event? You'd get the fun of interacting with new people (whomever
bought your lunch) and sharing your talents and at the same time benefiting
the Known World and Gleann Abahann.

HRM Beatrix >>>


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: NEW 5TH YEAR PEER LUNCH!!!!
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com
Date: Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:44 pm ((PDT))

It is our pleasure at the Ministry of Party Planning to announce to the populace of Gleann Abhann that we have a new Peers Lunch up for auction!

Master Erik of Telemark and Mistress Brigit Olesdottir offer lunch for two guests.  The menu will be a Scandinavian emphasis, We promise we will not have pickled fish, but we will have some of THLady Emma del Trees excellent mead.  In addition to our time at lunch, we will negotiate to each teach a class for you at a future date.  This can be a one-on-one private lesson or a class at a future event.

NOTE! This lunch will be part of the live auction to take place the day of the event. This is not one that can be bid on via the web site. Please stay tuned for more lunch offerings!

Currently we are at $710 from the bids on the website. Our goal is to raise $1000 for the KWP. I know we can do this...please bid on the lunches as the online bidding potion will close the 31st of July!

Thank you all for supporting our efforts to throw an amazing party

HE Master Charles de Bourbon, OL OJH
Head of the GA Ministry of Party Planning (and the shoulders, knees, and toes)


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: ATTENTION!!!!  Fit and Fabulous Lunch - PRESS RELEASE!
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:42 pm ((PDT))

In addition to taking home yards and yards of period fabrics, Their Excellencies Charles and Kenna will also provide for you an amazing repast. 

The menu has been finalized and is ready publish:

menu:

Orchard Chicken Salad served in a tomato on baby field greens
Fresh Melon salad
baked pita chips
Lemon-cream and blueberry tarts in almond crust
peach frozen yogurt
fruited iced tea

This lunch is designed to be low fat/ low cal - delicious and filling in keeping with the theme of the lunch: Fit and Fabulous!

To see more: 
www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-peer-lunch-auction.html

Just in case anyone is curious, no artificial sweeteners will be used in this lunch.  We won't promise all organic, but if we can get it, we'll use it.  

Bid on the Fit and Fabulous lunch and experience a meal in the height of season!

Kenna


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Wine and Cheese Luncehon at 5th year with MG!
Posted by: "Nancy-Ellen Martin" duchessmarygrace at yahoo.com duchessmarygrace
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:22 pm ((PDT))

Dzien dobry! 

Please forgive this late missive, but I have been in pilgrimage all over and 
even this moment write to you from Warsaw, Poland. 

I wanted to tell you that if you have not yet bid, please do consider having a 
wine and cheese luncheon with me at 5th year! 

We will retreat into the cool and shade of a private pavilion set up for us 
where you will be treated to a spread of wines, cheeses, meats, jams, breads and 
delecacies from around the globe. Enjoy trying the different combination of the 
wines with all the sweet and savory items to sample. 

You will truly feel as though you are dining in the French countryside! Please 
BID TODAY! BID OFTEN! BID WITH A FRIEND!!!!!! There will be plenty to share!!!

Look forward to lunching with you! 

Duchess Mary-Grace of Gatland


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: Wine and Cheese Luncehon at 5th year with MG!
Posted by: "C. DuBose" Charlotte.DuBose at gmail.com miriel_dubois
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:00 pm ((PDT))

Good Gentles of Gleann Abhann,

Last Summer, Lady Joan and I had the pleasure of Her Grace's hospitality.
Upon our arrival to her home we were greeted with a beautiful spread of
wines and cheeses and meats, similar to what she is offering in her
luncheon.  I can only describe it as...indescribable.  Do not delay in
bidding on her luncheon, because I can promise you, you will not be
disappointed.  So go posthaste and bid, and once you win, do not hesitate to
try everything she has to offer, for I assure you, it will be well worth it.

Vicmtesse Miriel


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: WE HAVE WINNERS!!!!
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:34 pm ((PDT))

Congratulations to the winners of this set of luncheons for 5th year. 

You can see the winners here:
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-lunch-auction.html

As of this auction we have raised $1040 for the Known World Party. You are amazing! 

I will have the next sets of luncheons up by tomorrow evening, so stay tuned! 

Thanks for all the support!

Master Charles and the Gleann Abhann Ministry of Party Planning


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: New Peer Lunch Auction - A Feast of Festivity
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Tue Aug 3, 2010 2:07 pm ((PDT))

For Your consideration,

His Grace, Duke Sir John the Bearkiller and Her Excellency, Countess Mistress Jane Falada of Englewood present a feasting affair to be unmatched by any other luncheons offered.  Her Excellency will prepare for a party of four people a meal so delicious that it will rival all other meals presented this day. It will be based on her award winning recipes that garnered her a Grand Chef. 

His Grace, former poet laureate and bard of the Kingdom of Meridies, will provide for your delight the entertainment for the meal. He will regale with deeds of daring do and stories of the SCA when it was young. To crown this fine event, he will compose a poem in honor of the winning bidders. Surely this is a spectacle not to be missed!

To view this and other auctions
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-lunch-auction-2.html

M. Chas


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: New Peer Lunch Auction - A Gambit Bonanza
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Tue Aug 3, 2010 2:10 pm ((PDT))

The peers of Clan Gambit present for six people a cullinary masterpiece of epic proportions. For the peers luncheon, you can expect to eat with the amazing peers who make up this household and experience the excellence in cookery that they have come to be known for.
This will include several peers of Clan Gambit, including Countess Diana, Earl Loric and Mistress Daphne.

MENU:
This will include napkins and a table cloth to be kept by they purchaser
1) a selection of cheeses with bacon wrapped dates
2) spring salad with grapes, pinenuts and aged parmesian cheese with a raspberry vinegrette
3) a meat pie of wild boar, leaks and mushrooms in a hunters sauce
4) good olde fashion pecan pie with a Gleann Abhann twist.  Bacon.  Yes a southern pecan pie with applewood smoked bacon.
5) to top it off a bottle of home made mead
6) fresh iced mint tea

To view this and other fine auctions
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-lunch-auction-2.html

M.CdeB


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: New Peer Lunch Auction - Tangnine Cuisine
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Tue Aug 3, 2010 2:12 pm ((PDT))

Mistress Anyeta the Wanderer and Baron Serafino Benettini wish to present
Tagine Cuisine, a Traditional Moroccan Feast for Four!

Come and experience the food, the manners and the customs that surround a traditional Middle Eastern meal! 

The lucky winners of this luncheon will be treated to a variety of sweet, spicy and savory dishes, including a delicious stew made in a ceramic Tagine, a remarkable cooking pot that has been in use for centuries. 

After the meal, you'll have the opportunity to get on the wheel and try your hand at making a cup or two...or you can just hang out and learn a little about the Middle Eastern Ceramic tradition and the pottery that you just used at lunch.  

...Oh, and 

be sure to wash the plates you just used and pack them carefully for the ride home--they will be yours to keep! 

NOTE: Though diners traditionally ate their meal by dipping food out of the Tagine with pita bread, you will also have the option of using utensils and plates for your food.

To view this and many other fine auctions, visit:
http://www.charlesdebourbon.com/GA-5th-year-lunch-auction-2.html

Masta C


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: New Peer Lunch Auction - Live auctions the day of
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Wed Aug 4, 2010 12:22 pm ((PDT))

Here are some of the offerings for the peer lunches that will be auctioned off the day of the event. Oh yes, two of them are still a mystery - thinly veiled, though.

LIVE AUCTION LUNCHES
*****

Clan Gambit makes a second appearance in this fundraiser by providing for the Ministry of Party Planning to auction off one amazing lunch basket full of food for a party of four.

It will include:

1) a selection of cheeses with bacon wrapped dates
2) spring salad with grapes, pinenuts and aged parmesian cheese with a raspberry vinegrette
3) a meat pie of wild boar, leaks and mushrooms in a hunters sauce
4) good olde fashion pecan pie with a Gleann Abhann twist.  Bacon.  Yes a southern pecan pie with applewood smoked bacon.
and to top it off a bottle of home made mead.

*****
Master Erik of Telemark and Mistress Brigit Olesdottir offer lunch for two
guests. The menu will be a Scandinavian emphasis, We promise we will not have pickled fish, but we will have some of THLady Emma del Trees excellent mead. In addition to our time at lunch, we will negotiate to each teach a class for you at a future date. This can be a one-on-one private lesson or a class at a future event.

Here are Some Clues on the mystery lunches that will be auctioned Saturday at 5th year.
__________________________

Lunch 3
Clue 1: You might shed a tear
Clue 2: There will be no purple rain
Clue 3:  She's not a Dominatrix, but she will make you behave
Clue 4: Watch out for flying minions
Clue 5: Sussies Sussies everywhere! 
Clue 6: It will be a most "Excellent" affair.

Lunch 4
Clue 1: it might be your last resort
Clue 2: It's hunting season in France
Clue 3: It's so good it's almost fit for a crown
Clue 4: It's quite a tall order
Clue 5: You might get hit or you might get shot -and that's just by the ladies! 
Clue 6: The meat will be hot, The drinks will be cold, The company will be amazing - you may have to watch out for squirrels


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: Peer Lunches - get one now!!!!
Posted by: "Brigit" brigit55 at gmail.com brigit55
Date: Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:08 pm ((PDT))

<<< The peer lunch auction is still going on and we have some amazing 
lunches for you to bid on. Bidding has been extended through 
Wednesday due to some computer snafus on my part and not receiving 
some bids that were submitted.

Please check out the amazing offerings that we have for you... >>>

Being the primary cook of one of the lunches to be auctioned the event....

The menu for "Viking Vittles" is: :
        Cornish game hens
        Beef pasty
        Several chilled vegetable salads, including one starring mushrooms
        Home baked breads
        Diverse fruits and cheese
        Oat cakes
        THLady Tree's mead

All chilled to combat the heat.

The meal is set for 4-- the two bidders plus Master Erik of Telemark 
and myself.

Besides the lunch and our company during the meal, Master Erik and I 
each commit to teaching a class at a negotiated future time.  This 
can be a class at your event, or a one-on-one session.  Between the 
two of us, we have 4 Peerages and a variety of skills, both artistic 
and administrative.

Mistress Brigit Olesdottir, OL, OP 


To: Gleann Abhann (mail list) <gleannabhann at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Online Peer Lucnh auction results and fund raising progress
Posted by: "Charles" charles_brk at yahoo.com charles_brk
Date: Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:28 am ((PDT))

Greetings Gleann Abhann!  We would like to take a moment to congratulate all the winners of the online peers luncheon listed below. We have managed to raise $1245 dollars so far for the Known World Party for Gulf Wars XX. If you are a winner and you have not been contacted the by the peers hosting the luncheon that you have won, please contact me. 

Also, we have two luncheon baskets that will be up for silent auction the day of the event

Plus we will auction live two peers luncheons: one with Master Erik and Mistress Brigit and a Mystery Luncheon to be announced soon.

Please stay tuned!

Feast of Festivity 	$75 	Baroness Isabella
A Gambit Bonanza	$50 	Mistress Crystyna
Tangine Cuisine	        $80 	Mistress Alysia
Royal Treatment	        $200 	Lord Karl von Zollern
A Tribute Feast	        $225 	Lady Giovana de Corleone
The Baconator	        $125 	Lord Settemio d'Olivio
Wine and Cheese World Tour	$65 	Mistress Anastasia
Strike a Pose	        $100 	THL Rebecca McGIllivray
Fit and Fabulous	$225 	Michael Alles Sunu
The Grill Master	$100 	Mystery winner

M Chas

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