I've read always believe your gut feelings.

[martelvonc]

Remember when I said I was feeling out of sorts yesterday? Well there was a reason. I think I may have been channeling all the frantic activity of my friends and family.

Yesterday at Storvik Novice Tourney their Majesties Valharic and Arielle set me on vigil for the Order of the Laurel.

I had NO idea what-so-ever because everything that went on was what we usually do at an event. We bring pavilions, we bring enough food to feed an army and all the usual folks were there.

Absolutely Everyone, and apparently this was no small group, kept the secret.

I'll post more as my brain sorts out all the data.

Comments

[bronx-baroness.livejournal.com]

The look on your face was worth every ounce of gleeful secrecy that we were privileged and honored to conduct on your behalf. What a treat it was to see you realize that The Laurels had come to fetch you! Your Elevation Ceremony was so beautiful. Anyone who could get me to come back to doing A&S has talent indeed- and you have always had that in abundance. Warm congratulations from my heart to yours dear lady!

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

and thank you for being part of my handwashing ceremony. I'm sorry I left wet handprints on you from our hug!

[glynisgwynedd.livejournal.com]

I was going to say something along those lines to you. Hee hee! I am so happy for you! You deserve it so much!

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you! My brain is still spinning!

[alina-s.livejournal.com]

Gotcha!

(It is hard to keep a secret!)

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I didn't even suspect when folks were putting up the pavilion walls BEHIND ME for my vigil room!

I just figured that we were implimenting the plan Chirhart and I discussed the last time we used the new pavilion. We talked about hiding our junk behind a walled off section of the pavillion.

[hazebrouck.livejournal.com]

WOW. SO cool. I had no idea. And you make it sound on the same par with coming down with a cold....i hope there is more in you later, cause I want to hear all about it!

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I will write it here as I can remember it again. It was one of the most humbling experiences of my life.

[greta-k.livejournal.com]

Squeeee! I am SOOOOO happy for you, and very sorry that I missed it - but I'll joyfully congratulate you in person the next time I see you!

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[nazrynn.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Wonderful news, heard it via Glynis last night. Hope we can meet up at Pennsic or some other point, to sign each others' vigil books.
*hugs!*

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I would love that! I'll be camping at N32 at the bottom of the main parking lot. I'll also be popping in and out all day at the A&S display on Monday

[hersir.livejournal.com]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Well Deserved!!!!!!!

:D

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[cfram.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!

I'm sorry we missed it. The bat rastard, my husband, never let me know. (We had tickets for the matinee show of Camelot at Wolf Trap.) If he'd let me know, I could of found some way to make it or send messages or something. Grrr!

I'm so happy for you!

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you! but don't be too hard on him!

[ladyrowansplace.livejournal.com]

That's what I thought was happening at June University, when they ambushed me.

I am so happy for you - and the Laurel's are lucky to get you!

So will you be Dame Martelle or Mistress Marti?

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I think I will use "Mistress" but until I step down as Baroness of Bright Hills I use "Baroness"

[lady-eliz.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I was at King's Round Table until very late last night and just checked postings.

Will I finally get to meet you at Pennsic this year?

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I'll be there!
I will be camping in N32, at the bottom of the main parking lot.

I will also be in and out of the A&S display all day on MOnday. Or if you like you could visit us at our baronial court on Sunday the 5th,at 4:00pm, on the Battle field under a large white topped pavilion.

[isenglass.livejournal.com]

They told me about your impending elevation during my vigil last week and I've been practically going nuts waiting to say congratulations! It takes about a week to hit the ground. Write it down, before you forget stuff.

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Did you hear about Molly too? She received her writ on Saturday. She will sit vigil on Sunday of War Week up on the battlefield.

Thier Majesties announced the both of on the same day because they know how much it would mean to each of us! The axis of evil Baroness! hehehe!

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

YAAAAAAAAY!!!! Congratulations, Your Excellency! I'm so excited for you! *bounce*bounce*

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It still all a blur!

[anne-rose.livejournal.com]

Most heart felt congratulations! ...

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

You all were SO sneaky!

[belfebe.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!!!

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I am still done in by the whole experience.

[ladycaviar.livejournal.com]

hahahahah I knew. I knew the last time I saw you and I didn't say nuthin'. hahahahahahha. :)

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

You are just too funny! :-)

[apollonia.livejournal.com]

Congrats again! I am so glad I was able to see it, and help with it.

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you were there too! I hadn't gotten to see you for such a long time!

[janinas-nest.livejournal.com]

Day late and a dollar short here - but I really want to tell you again how happy I am for you! I didn't find out until Thursday when I got back from my work travel - and I was hopping around the kitchen in glee when Her Majesty told me.

Well done - I only wish it could have been a bit cooler for your vigil, but at least we didn't have torrential downpours.

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you for letting Bright Hills take up so much acreage at your event. We had all four of our pavilions set up this time! 3-20x20's and the 20x40 for the royals. You'd think we were afraid of the weather!

It was a beautiful day at a really nice site. Will you be using it again?

Oh yes! No rain=good thing!

[kier-lady-gwen.livejournal.com]

I am sorry that I missed it. I am so happy for you. I send you a great big congratulation HUGSs. You deserve it.

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[dr-zrfq.livejournal.com]

Molte congratulazioni! Perhaps we shall cross paths at Pennsic and I can give you a big conga-rat hug then!

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I'll be there at all the usual Baroness places, A&D displays, battlefield, courts.

I like conga-rat hugs too!