There is no doubt the harshness of the winter season has set in with force. A strong constitution is surely required to withstand the onslaught these freezing winds and snow. One can barely recall the heat of summer or the golden days of autumn.
Memories slip through my mind of the past year and many shining times. More so now than ever before, I feel shining times are like snowflakes and diamonds, they melt quickly away and their memories last forever. Och, we are too caught up in the darkness of winter's drear!
We must take heart, for soon we shall travel to Fort deChartes in the company of our dear friend Mistress Storey to join a small gathering of like minded women. No doubt there shall be much laughter, entertainments and food to warm our hearts and fill our bellies! Further, the 29th a grand ball is to be held at the Fraizer along the banks of the Ohio. To this fine festivity Miss Katherine and I shall go, likely staying once more with our friends Mr. Medley and Miss Becky.
A glance toward our planned engagements reveals much to be enjoyed through the coming year. No doubt these cold dreary days of winter will slip by and we shall emerge into the spring fresh and renewed!
January
22 deChartes Womens Weekend
29 Fraiser Ball
February
5 Seven Years War Congress & Ball
12 Mad Anne to tell her story at Fort Boonesborough Fireside Chat
19 Conner Long Rifles Indoor Tradeshow
March
5 Mad Anne to tell her story at the Sons of the American Revolution Ohio Valley Chapter in Evansville
12 Mad Anne to tell her story at Blue Licks's Faces of the Frontier
19 Kalamazoo tradeshow
April
2 deCharte Spring Gathering
16 NMLRA National Womens Shoot and Rendezvous
May
7 Lore of the Laughery
14 Raid upon Martins Station
28 Quabash Valley Frontiersman Rendezvous
June
4 Mad Anne to tell her story at the Highland Games
11 Women on the Frontier or NMLRA Friendship Shoots
18 Mad Anne to tell her story at Fort Harrod
July
Mad Anne Will be Off the Trail in July
August
6 Not so Grande Valley Shoot
13 Pirates of Paynetown
20 Battle of Blue Licks and CLA
27 Fort Miamis
September
3 Menominee Rendezvous or Fair at New Boston
10 Long Run Massacre
17 Koh-Koh-Mah and Foster
24 Siege of Boonesborough
October
8 Mississinewa 1812
15 Thunder Creek Rendezvous
22 Gathering at 5 Medals
29 Locust Grove
November
5 Tanners Station, deChartes or Kentucky Woodsmans Weekend
My dearest ones, know you are often in my thoughts, dreams and prayers. Winter well, we shall meet again one day; until then be safe and take care.
