March roared in like a lion with heavy gusts and rain the beginning of this month. The moat on the northern part of the property returned with the record rainfalls. The Southern portion of the property had a tree fall into the yard, but with no damage to the house or the newly erected fountain courtyard. It was amazing to see the branches sprawled around the yard, but without a single twig coming in contact with the fountain, benches, porch, or rose bushes. The energies that have flourished at the Manor were like a protective force.

The collective energies of the members and guests made this gather possible. While planning the gather calendar last year, the fact that Easter weekend was the same weekend as Vernal Equinox was overlooked. Such a conflict for our members could have been very problematic. But the junior members rallied to ensure that Sir Carl and other members could make it to the event regardless of bus schedules, and family obligations... [more]