Freaking the mundanes

[ladylissame]

My husband told me this the other day

Last year as we camped at KYRF, we realized we needed a flag pole for our flag. So my husband and captain drove to a tractor supply store nearby and bought a shovel handle (still works great!). Apparently while they were in there, one of the men said "You aint from around here, are ya?" in the most redneck type accent you can think of.  My poor husband had to stifle his laughter. He didn't realize people actually said that.

[Lady Kett]

We have been cordially invited to "crash" a wedding in May in Pirate garb. I'm certain we'd be the only people there in garb of any kind. It's in Atlanta and we're in Texas so the availability of cheap airfare may determine if we can really do it. It sure would be fun though!

[Peddlin]

Going to the grocery store or Wally World in garb is always fun. When someone asks why you are dressed that way, just give them a puzzled look and say, "It's Saturday!"

[Lady Rebecca]

I must say, I had a mundane moment this week. I was in Toys R Us in Times Square, and there was a pirate standing next to their DDR game. I asked him if there was any particular reason he was a pirate, and he didn't give me any good reason at all.

[squiregaby]

Is it sad that I've seriously considered going to school in my new garb.....just to show it off?
But I won't...because I have a debut schedule

[Taffy Saltwater]

I spent three days with Phil Foglio of Girl Genius fame weekend before last, helping to man his booth at ComicPalooza.  Of course I came in a different steam punkish - mostly Victorian-looking - outfit (long skirt, sleeves, sundry hats, verrry feminine) everyday and him in old-timey trousers, shirts, vests, and a gorgeous leather topper.  On Friday and Saturday nights we ate dinner at a couple of downtown restaurants.  I got the feeling the other customers thought that a couple of members of a weird religious cult were cutting loose. 

[bran_gray]

I spent three days with Phil Foglio of Girl Genius fame weekend before last, helping to man his booth at ComicPalooza.  Of course I came in a different steam punkish - mostly Victorian-looking - outfit (long skirt, sleeves, sundry hats, verrry feminine) everyday and him in old-timey trousers, shirts, vests, and a gorgeous leather topper.  On Friday and Saturday nights we ate dinner at a couple of downtown restaurants.  I got the feeling the other customers thought that a couple of members of a weird religious cult were cutting loose. 

Love his artwork!  I remember seeing Magic cards done by him back in the day.

[Taffy Saltwater]

Phil, his wife & co-writer Kaja, and colourist Cheyenne Wright won a Hugo Award last year for Best Graphic Story and have been nominated again this year.  A couple of weeks ago American Mensa named girlgeniusonline one of the best 50 websites.

I commissioned a lovely piece from him at WindyCon in Chicago.  He Jager-fied Taffy and posed me with Dimo, my favorite monster.  Is it sick that I have a crush on a comic book character, a monster no less?   He's doing another Taffy/Dimo sketch with them in full dress uniform, all clean and spiffy.  We are also discussing a "naughty" Taffy/Dimo sketch, and I'm hoping he sends that one into full XXXenophile.  We'll see - he's keeping his work clean while he's got little kids.  

Anyway, it was fun to cosplay myself.  Hee!

[Aiacha]

I spent three days with Phil Foglio of Girl Genius fame weekend before last, helping to man his booth at ComicPalooza. 

Taffy!  If I had known I would have hunted you down the few hours I was there!  I was down with the MechCorps guys, but for very little time since I had my bike rides.

[Taffy Saltwater]

Aicha, he went to play w/the MechCorps guys on Friday afternoon.  Did you get into the dealers' room at all?  Lots of fun stuff, guys in kilts *drools*, some renny types, lots of scifi folks, the crew of the Airship Arabella.  How were your bike rides?

[LadyStitch]

I finished The pink Pirate's new coat, and decided to have it steamed and pressed by the dry cleaners.  The cleaners have quit being freaked out by what I bring in (I'm a professional theatical costumer by trade) to be cleaned.  However, one of the girls asked to see what the new coat would look like with him wearing it.  He was happy to show her.  The look on the other customer's face when they walked in to see a guy twirling in this pink pirate coat were priceless.

btw they told me if you ask, some dry cleaners will steam gowns or coats for 40% off regular dry cleaning since they don't have to put it in the solution.  If you just need a freshn' up that is a less expensive way to go. 

[Lady Christina de Pond]

does freaking your own mother count?
my parents have never been to renaissance festivals
my mother would more than likely not enjoy it.
my father would enjoy it but would probley never dress in garb
well i told my parents that i was going to medieval times Sunday without them and my father was like i wanted to go. i told them to come with us but i was dressing in costume for it my mother said " and i'll pretend i don't know you."
she doesn't like dressing in costumes or hats

[Lady Christina de Pond]

well i totally dressed the part and went to Medieval times i think i was the only one dressed for the occasion since our castle is attached to a mall you have to enter the mall to enter the castle on the way out this guy looked at me like what the hay day
then getting gas never fails i'm in garb i have to fill up the truck. this lady was trying her best not to stair but she was watching me

[Aiacha]

Aicha, he went to play w/the MechCorps guys on Friday afternoon.  Did you get into the dealers' room at all?  Lots of fun stuff, guys in kilts *drools*, some renny types, lots of scifi folks, the crew of the Airship Arabella.  How were your bike rides?

Yes, one of the Mechcorps guys is a big fan.  I'll find the pictures and send them if you like.  I did a half-walk of the dealers room until I ran into Liam.  I didn't really have much time.  The rides that weekend were good, if exhausting.  Chappell Hill on saturday kicked my butt!

[Taffy Saltwater]

Thanks for sending the pics!  It was truly a weekend that I'll always treasure.  I'm sorry I didn't see you there.   Sounds like the weekend was tough, but rewarding.  Thanks again!