An Introduction by Correspondence

To my Dearest Lucy,

It has been ages since I’ve written, and for that I am most sorry! Things here in Dry Bluffs have been most dull since last we entertained so many people from around this area! It seems so long until our next such gathering on August 4 – 6th 2012. We will again welcome visitors to Country Heritage Park, in Milton, and hope that tales of our town full of Pirates will once again entertain people of all ages!

In order that you might know what to expect, I have resolved to write you a series of letters, with stories of what happened in recent years, and hints of what may occur this coming year. Summer seems so very far off, tis true, but planning such an event is a year long venture! You will not believe how much work goes on to make our little town ready! But then, you have never visited our town, so all this is new to you!

Our town is set near the cliffs of a place called Kelso, but others may know it as Glen Eden, and the locals know the surrounding area as Country Heritage Park. To us, of course, it is Dry Bluffs – so named for the fact that there is no water to be had for miles! Of course, there used to be water here – how else would a group of pirates and all that is needed to keep them arrive in such a place? But then the great drought happened, and the tides receded, and here we are in a Pirate town with no water! We have learned to adapt, however, and still hope that one day the tides will return. Until then, we make the most of what we have!

Dry Bluffs is full of interesting characters – I cannot wait to introduce you around! I shall go into more detail in my next letter, but a few things I shall let you know! I am part of the Women’s Council – a force that I wish had more power than it actually does. At times it feels as though we do more gossiping than anything else – it is, however, a wonderful way to learn about what goes on in the town! Of course, the pirates are always around – making mischief, and plotting raids, and generally looking for trouble. Our pub is always full of interesting music and characters, and we practice hard for our Pub Sing – full of saucy songs and old favorites! My husband, Mr. Sparsgood, is the local chandler, and he had a cart full of ships supplies that he often pushes around – and educates those less familiar with the way of life aboard ship. Of course, with no water around for miles, sales are difficult to achieve for those types of items. Speaking of sales, we have a most incredible marketplace – vendors of all types gather, and we really must go shopping together – jewelry, crafts, leather work, weapons, books, and so much more are available!

It seems I have run out of space – I shall endeavor to write more in my next letter, and regale you with tales of last year’s gathering, and perhaps even tell you more about the famous cookie incident – but you must not tell Mr. Sparsgood that I am still speaking of it, for he would be most upset!

Looking forward to seeing you in August!

Affectionately,

Anthea Sparsgood.