Whatcha got?

[Zoë]

I would be careful with the flasks if you bring them inside. If I'm not mistaken they are one of those things that gets checked at the gate, unless you're really good at hiding them. Also many of the pubs serve hard cider, which I'm not sure has been mentioned as of yet.

As far as I'm aware there is no "official" tailgate, mainly because the majority of the folks who are on the CORF board also work at the faire. We do not have FoF here (management would highly frown upon patrons actually taking an interest in adding to the atmosphere of the faire) and as a result there's not too many "regular" playtrons, with a few exceptions, most of whom are on the board.

[Merlin the Elder]

Somebody warn them we're coming, Zoë?

[Francisco Paula]

On the flasks at such.

I always bring in gatorade and such in my sailors bag so unless you are flaunting it you shouldn't have a problem. So merlin hide it in your robes.

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

MaybeI have been lucky, but I carry my flask on my belt (like any good nobleman ) and have never been asked.

I think as long as you don't flaunt it (especially when accessing and using it) you would be fine.  Discreet is a grand idea.

[Nighthawk]

With all the festivals that I attend, I've learned that having a flask full of water is a good idea, anyway, so I should be fine!  A Scot with a flask full of water...  What a let down...

[CapnJack]

Haha, no I totally understand, and agree with the sentiment!  I myself am a pirate with a "rum" bottle perpetually filled with water

[Duchess Marguerite]

Well, welcome back from your slumber, Duchess!  It was worth a spot of naughtiness on my part to awaken you, Your Grace.  (I'll stop there, for I dare not call the Duchess a FINK!)

Ah yes, your naughtiness was only to awaken me!  I suspect you think I believe that, Baron!  hahaha
I haven't been slumbering....I've only been spending the past 12 months trying to post a silly avatar.  So no time to post my thoughts about faire.  You may still call me a FINK if you wish, although it will probably make me cry.

[Norfolk]

You may still call me a FINK if you wish, although it will probably make me cry.

No, no, anything but that!  I HATE to see a noblewoman cry.  Especially when I'm the cause.  More especially when the noblewoman in question is married to a Duke.  MOST especially when said Duke is thrice my size!

[Duchess Marguerite]

You may still call me a FINK if you wish, although it will probably make me cry.

No, no, anything but that!  I HATE to see a noblewoman cry.  Especially when I'm the cause.  More especially when the noblewoman in question is married to a Duke.  MOST especially when said Duke is thrice my size!

Indeed, you are a wise man, Baron!!!  Kisses to the Baroness from me!

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

You may still call me a FINK if you wish, although it will probably make me cry.

No, no, anything but that!  I HATE to see a noblewoman cry.  Especially when I'm the cause.  More especially when the noblewoman in question is married to a Duke.  MOST especially when said Duke is thrice my size!

The Duke of whom you speak has gotten smaller? 

[Norfolk]

You may still call me a FINK if you wish, although it will probably make me cry.

No, no, anything but that!  I HATE to see a noblewoman cry.  Especially when I'm the cause.  More especially when the noblewoman in question is married to a Duke.  MOST especially when said Duke is thrice my size!

The Duke of whom you speak has gotten smaller? 

No.  I've put on a few pounds.

[Merlin]

I would be careful with the flasks if you bring them inside. If I'm not mistaken they are one of those things that gets checked at the gate, unless you're really good at hiding them. Also many of the pubs serve hard cider, which I'm not sure has been mentioned as of yet.

As far as I'm aware there is no "official" tailgate, mainly because the majority of the folks who are on the CORF board also work at the faire. We do not have FoF here (management would highly frown upon patrons actually taking an interest in adding to the atmosphere of the faire) and as a result there's not too many "regular" playtrons, with a few exceptions, most of whom are on the board.

That's just....... sad.
7 weeks away....
This Merlin will be clad in kilt on the day....I believe I'll wear the Texas Bluebonnet one day and Clan Gunn tartan the next.

[CapnJack]

Yeah... I mean... I'm not sure it's necessarily THAT bad, but we do have something of a dearth of "regular" playtons, compared to other faires (from what I understand, not having actually been to said other faires).  I'm not sure management specifically has a problem with patrons adding to the atmosphere of the faire... it's mainly when people start thinking they're performers and tipping them.  Or when a playtron does something offensive and someone thinks they're a faire employee, and thus blames the faire for that individual's actions (Which, incidentally, is precisely the reason Disneyland doesn't let adults dress in costume inside the park).  Sometimes innocent situations are mistaken for these sorts of situations, and this does occasionally cause some playtron/management tension. 

It's a fine line, really.  A renaissance faire is, by nature, supposed to be an immersive and interactive experience, with the guest taking an active roll in the story going on around them.  But sometimes this can raise problems, as mentioned above.  The management here in CO does seem to be particularly sensitive to these problems. The general result of this seems to be (unfortunately) that many people don't dress up and play, and those who do (sometimes even those on cast) typically try to keep their proverbial heads down, and shy away from doing anything particularly out of the ordinary.

That being said, I'm not trying to bash our faire in this regard.  We have some wonderful actors and wonderful playtons, all of whom add to what is, in my opinion, still a very fun and interactive experience.  But different faires are... well... different, and this is just one of this faire's particular quirks.

[Merlin the Elder]

As I said earlier...anyone warn them we're coming?  I doubt that I'll be much of a problem to them with my age approaching 1160 years old, but I never could keep a lid on that boy of mine 

[CapnJack]

Haha, I doubt you guys will have any problems, honestly.

But still, it raises a good question: DOES the management know anything about the RF.com meetup?