Weather predictions for opening day

[Jess Devyne]

We battled hail last year...

Was it just last year...lol?  I remember it last year and at least 3 years ago as well!  The storms we get this time of year can be ferocious!

See you this weekend Adriana! Tell "Mom" I said hi and I will see her, too!  Oh...and that lil' devil of handsomeness...I will be sure to have fresh lipstick to kiss his sweet cheek, too! (BTW - he is soooo freaking big and adorable!)

[Skip]

Well as of this morning the weather people (not sure they could forcast what yesterday's weather was  ) are back to lower 60's and cloudy/rainy all day.  Wouldn't be surprised to see some of that hard white stuff to spice up the outing a little!!!

Anyway, must have been a mail man in another life, rain or shine I will be there camera in hand having a blast  .

Skip

[Adriana Rose]

Will do! He is getting so excited its funny he keeps bugging me about his cocum lol (Little Bit for costume) He is getting a new blue pirate coat this one wont cook him like his red one



Bite yer tounge!

[Zoë]

Kind of crazy to think about possible rain and cooler temperatures, the way the heat's been the last few days...up in the 90s all this week in Greeley.  Will be welcomed though.

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Well being that it MAY rain... I'm really thinking of going pirate first weekend. Cleaning mud off a noble dress SUCKS! and it's hard work to boot.

[Zoë]

Indeed.  It's always a struggle to pick - pirate is heavier and more difficult to clean, but keeps me warmer in the booth when it rains (it gets chilly back there!); gypsy is lighter and less effort to wash, and is subsequently not the best choice when I want to be warm.  Decisions decisions...guess that's why I always bring the cloak in with me...

[Avan]

Leather is the way to go.

Mud = Hose it off
Rain = It just rolls off
Heat = soak the inside and instant swampcooler
Cold = button the front
Now lightning might be a little tricky.

[Radu the Gypsy]

I shall make my weather prediction in the manner of new england weather forcasters.

Yep, we're gonna have some weather.

However, I will be a bit more specific and say light rain by 4 pm on saturday.

[Skip]

Starting to get a little out of hand, now they are saying it's only supposed to be 58 on Saturday.

If this keeps up we might just get a little snow to get faire going!!!!!

[Duchess Marguerite]

I'm not sure we've ever been to faire in Colorado without some sort of rain, hail, mudslide or tornado on the horizon (last year). It just is what it is and we plan to go and play, regardless of the weather (well, except for snow....I HATE SNOW)!  Anyhow, our very first time at faire, we came in "cheesy garb" that we bought at a costume shop in Ft. Collins.  The gal introducing us to faire insisted we attend in costume.  Upon arrival, she was in shorts and a tank since she couldn't find her garb, while the rest of our gang was "geeked to the max" in our polyester Ren Garb.  We had a great time anyhow, and in the afternoon the heavens opened up and dumped what seemed like an entire ocean over Larkspur.  It poured so hard that we couldn't even make it to our car, which was miles away.  So, two angels of mercy (Mark & Sharon from Minnesota) took us in to their food stand, with several other families with young kids.  They gave us shelter, rain gear (trash bags), hot cocoa, funnel cakes, an assortment of food and some of the fondest memories of faire that we have.  Bizarre, but to this day our daughter still remembers the fun she had making friends in the back of a food stand, wearing a trash bag and drinking hot cocoa!  So, when we hear miserable weather reports for faire, we try to stay optimistic and remember that fun can still be had in dreadful weather!  Although, cleaning noble garb can be a pain!  Like Lady DeLaney, I too, may opt for pirate-gear over noble this weekend.  Only 2 days to go........can't wait!!!

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Rainy days can be fun

A day in the Scarby Mud!  It took a couple of cleanings for M'lady's gown!

[Avan]

I'm not sure we've ever been to faire in Colorado without some sort of rain, hail, mudslide or tornado on the horizon (last year). It just is what it is and we plan to go and play, regardless of the weather (well, except for snow....I HATE SNOW)!  Anyhow, our very first time at faire, we came in "cheesy garb" that we bought at a costume shop in Ft. Collins.  The gal introducing us to faire insisted we attend in costume.  Upon arrival, she was in shorts and a tank since she couldn't find her garb, while the rest of our gang was "geeked to the max" in our polyester Ren Garb.  We had a great time anyhow, and in the afternoon the heavens opened up and dumped what seemed like an entire ocean over Larkspur.  It poured so hard that we couldn't even make it to our car, which was miles away.  So, two angels of mercy (Mark & Sharon from Minnesota) took us in to their food stand, with several other families with young kids.  They gave us shelter, rain gear (trash bags), hot cocoa, funnel cakes, an assortment of food and some of the fondest memories of faire that we have.  Bizarre, but to this day our daughter still remembers the fun she had making friends in the back of a food stand, wearing a trash bag and drinking hot cocoa!  So, when we hear miserable weather reports for faire, we try to stay optimistic and remember that fun can still be had in dreadful weather!  Although, cleaning noble garb can be a pain!  Like Lady DeLaney, I too, may opt for pirate-gear over noble this weekend.  Only 2 days to go........can't wait!!!

Ah Hem...

This is why there is the wonderful Costume Rental shop right outside the Front Gate.  We can dress up any mundane and we will keep your clothes dry while you get ours wet.

Thank you and end of commercial

[Radu the Gypsy]

For the record, I have made absolutely certain NOT to challenge the weather gods for Saturday, so any unpleasant weather is not my fault

[Norfolk]

GREAT photo, Lord Bracknell!

Like so many of you, the Baroness and I have acquired some of our fondest memories of Faire on those cold, rainy days.  It can be really, really fun when there is virtually no one there except the cast, the vendors and the die hards.   

[Zoë]

I've found it's only fun on rainy days at faire if you're not working it...because otherwise you're stuck behind a booth, no patrons, no money.  And you're usually cold because you're stuck in one place.  I much prefer the hot days.  Alas.