Tal, and welcome!

The Masquerade Ball is almost upon us! I don't know about you, but I'm going through chests and crates of clothes and disguises and trying to come up with something unique and entertaining. Guaranteed to be an interesting time. I'm looking forward to the games and the auction and the results of the raffle drawings (picture me clutching an armful of tickets). And to all you new friends! I saw you! I log in briefly from work to check some mail and find four new Travellers. Yesterday there was at least one other. Tomorrow will be how many more? Get yourselves oriented in time for the Dec. 4th Ball and jump right into the fun. And to those of us who already enjoy citizenship in Baren Touhk, let's get together and help get our new friends settled in and enjoying the atmosphere of Gorean roleplay and camaraderie we've established together.

Who knows what dangers lurk? Who knows what adventure awaits around the corner?

Find out!

Yes, you can take a role in what happens in the city. Work out among a compatriot or two to devise a story and get others involved. Create a Citizen Roleplayer character to use. Let's get some stories happening. That make for a far richer experience.

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We've been seeing some increased activity not only on the boards, but on the Mailing List as well too! Some very interesting discussions going on about the colors of silks, the roles of slaves, Gorean lifestyle in the real world, and talk of the books. This is a great forum for sharing your ideas with other members. Registration is easy.

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Thanks, as always go out to aurora and serafina for keeping me as updated as possible on events. This gazette would be lost without them Thanks too to Xavier, lefaye, Fane and for their submissions. Always appreciated, and we're always looking for more!

The Baren Touhk Gazette needs your help in staying active, timely and informative. The call for submissions is always out and there is space for anything of interest or entertaining. It's a good way to feel involved in the community (and it's said one could earn some credits for the next auction).

Some items to send in or ask about contributing to are...

  • News of collarings or silkings
  • roleplaying events
  • personal announcements (but not personal ads please)
  • poems or songs
  • articles of Gorean-related topics
  • articles of CT specific interest
  • articles for our Third Knowledge feature
  • jokes, riddles, limericks
  • ideas for regularly featured columns
  • ideas for new features
  • corrections (any time)
  • comments and criticisms (any time)

  • Pretty much anything sent in will be considered.

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Finally, this was featured in the last gazette but I feel it's worthy of another mention because the need does not go away overnight; I'm talking of the Holiday Appeal. If you have not read this yet, please do so now.

Crimson Talender Charity Appeal

So now we've been through the Harvest Festival, and in keeping with the theme of a bountiful Harvest and the upcoming Holiday Seasons, I would like to take this opportuntity to remind all that in every community and in every city (here or on old Earth) there are people in need. Families need food. Children need clothes. The homeless would probably appreciate a blanket or sweater for the oncoming cooler temperatures. Root about your dwelling and see what you can spare. Check your local newspapers for information on shelters and charitable organizations taking donations.

Some ideas for donations...

  • canned hams, frozen turkeys
  • canned vegetables
  • gift certificates to grocery markets
  • other non-perishable foodstuffs (rice, instant potatoes, soup mix)
  • coffee, tea, powdered milk
  • toiletries (deoderant, soap, razors, shampoos)
  • toys for children (new is nice, cleaned and used too)
  • clothes, new and used
  • blankets
  • coats, hats, mittens, gloves
  • books, videos, school supplies
  • bus passes
  • cash or service donations
  • ... and whatever your imagination suggests!
See if your workplace will allow you to set up a box for donations. Check your local supermarket for bins for local food banks and clothing drives. If you know of another way to help those in need during the coming season, speak up and I will publish it in the next issue of the gazette.

While the need does not end after the holiday season, this time of year is particularly important to families and children. Winter can be a hard time to be alone, so let's show some of that charity well known among Goreans in their cities and those all over the Earth.

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If you wish to send in a submission, suggestion, comment, letter to the editor, or criticism, then send mail to Kaard@yahoo.com.

Tal.

Kaard



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