QCC Newsletter

((ALL MEMBERS, PLEASE READ:

As we recover from the migration nightmare, we are making changes and improvements that we hope you will appreciate and utilize. There are still some issues with the mailing lists, but those are being ironed out and the mailing lists should be functioning properly very shortly. Along those lines, if you were signed up on the Voluntary mailing list (or would like to be), please send me a note and I'll have you reinstated to that list.

The [ QCC Message Board ] is again available and we highly encourage everyone to use it. It is a powerful platform for roleplaying and that is what we are all here for, isn't it? Again, any Houses that are looking for a message board but cannot find something they like, the QCC is willing to host your board for you. Just contact me directly on this.

PLEASE NOTE: If you attend a QCC function (events, racing, market, etc), you MUST identify yourself in the following manner: ((Representing NA)) or whatever house you are representing. If you are an independent, you must identify yourself as: ((Representing Independent)). If you do not use the word "Representing", you will NO LONGER get credit for attendance. The logs are too long for us to go through line by line to find out who is there. This is a requirement, without exception.

Finally, I direct your attention to a new program for those who wish to participate - the ability to help fund the questcoin.com site. Please proceed to [ QCC Support ] for more information, and remember, it is an OPTION, not a requirement.))

As always, your suggestions and comments are both welcomed and encouraged.

For this month's Merchant's Quarter I interviewed the gracious owner of Eastern Whispers, Channery Tearlach. For those of you not familiar with her wares, I highly suggest you check them out.

QCC: "Please, if thee would not mind ... I will start with a few simple ones. What made thee choose the name Eastern Whispers for thy shop?"

Channery : "In my world, my homeland, a whisper is heard far more easily than a shout. I am of the East.. and wished to give credit to the Ancestors Mistress."

QCC: "That is a lovely thought. Could thee tell me of the inspiration for the works of art that thee create and offer?"

Channery : "Inspiration. I am far from a master, though I do try. My teachers taught me to attempt to capture the stillness within each being..its peace. However, my memories are not still. My lines seem to bring the movement of the moment that is held in my memory. Some memories, need to be seen by others, so that the joy can be shared."

QCC: "While thee have a newer shop in the Quest Coin Coalition, it seems that thee have met with a bit of success thus far. Would thee have any advice for someone wishing to start their own business?"

Channery : "Mistress, I was most surprised by how much my small talent pleased those that came to my shop. It was very hard to go to market, to be that bold, but it most assuredly helped. Also, Mistress Des, I asked her to please visit Eastern Whispers before I opened the doors. She was most..she praised the paintings and offered her .. ex. Expertness? No..Expertise? She gave good advice.. told me to come to market.. A very special Lady"

QCC: "Uma, that is, yes, my 'seler is a very special Lady. Would thee mind telling us a bit more about thy shop? Perhaps what one that is unfamiliar with thy wares might expect to see?"

Channery : "I offer watercolors and embroidery, and with time, calligraphy. I attempt to have the pieces framed, with a pleasing combination, to compliment the works. I attempt to do special works, I think commissions, is the right word, for those that have a special gift in mind for someone."

QCC: "Thank thee for answering my few short questions. I want to thank thee for thy time, and thy hospitality as well."

If you would like to have your shop featured in Merchant's Corner, please contact Rae NAlsia.

[[Contact: RaeNAlsia@aol.com ]]