2011 - Who? When? Where?

[Sir Martin]

PyroMaster - I am pleased to hear that patrons will enjoy fireworks this year, but am saddened that you and Alan's expertise will not be employed in the production of the show.  I offer this tribute to you, and all involved in this splendid show the past several years . . .


The grandest ren faire in the world literally begins, and ends with a bang! From opening cannon to the fireworks show at dusk, there is magic in the air at The Texas Renaissance Festival. Some days the stars align to bring even more enchantment for us to behold. Here, on All Hallows Eve in 2009, a full moon rose over the eastern part of New Market Village. The fae and fire dancers twirled on the Jousting Arena floor ... then a blast from a large mounted cannon sent a fiery projectile over the pond which exploded, and resulted in a luminous landscape of a magnitude not seen at any other faire. As the popcorn rockets flew up in a synchronous assault on the sky, multi-colored missles rose to meet them in a dazzling competition for pyrotechnical superiority. The noise, colors, and smells are not soon forgotten.

High over the trees, the All Hallows full moon stands sentinel over a salvo of sparkling mortars. The fireworks, in turn, leaving a smoldering gray curtain of gunpowder residue that devour the trees bordering the Magic Garden ... and then drift towards the cheering crowds. A firestorm of wonder overseen by the hazy glow of Diana's orb and accompanied by the haunting melodies performed by Tartanic are a fitting end to a day of otherworldly pleasure at TRF.





(Just to keep it on topic, I'll be at TRF on Opening weekend also)

[PyroMaster]

Sir Martin, I don't know what to say. What an incredible photo. And your words of tribute are well said and very much appreciated.

Thank you, very much.

[Rani Zemirah]

I was there that night, and it was the first time my daughter and I ever witnessed the fireworks there.  It was truly spectacular...

[bellevivre]

baaack on topic...

1.)  What weekend of faire are you attending? 

Fanboy and I will be out at least AHE and Closing

2.)  How many people are in your group for said weekend? 

Just us

3.)  Where are you staying?  Claw or Clan P- depends on who's where

also, MAP! love it!!!

[Rani Zemirah]

WewT!!!  I get some Belle-time!!!     

[April Marie]

so there wont be any campfires allowed at all?  even in the portable firepits? 

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

All depends on the rain...


...which better start kicking in soon.

[bellevivre]

hey, at least we wont be COLD! this is a good thing, right?


right??

[Rani Zemirah]

Much rather be chilly than too hot!

[bellevivre]

generally, yes... but i cant SLEEP if it's too cold! and a sleep-deprived Belle is scary... and much sillier than usual, in a NOT so great way!

[Bonny Pearl]

Much rather be chilly than too hot!

Yep, it's easy to layer for warmth but the whole stripping down b/c of the heat thing might have the entire security team at your camp lol.  

[Rani Zemirah]

Hot-Hands and Toasty-Toes... they're amazing!  You can put some in your socks (between two pair so they're not touching your skin) and others in your bed, and they'll keep you nice and warm all night long!  Of course, it helps to have really warm bedding, also!  

I can't sleep if I'm cold, either, so I know this works...  

Much rather be chilly than too hot!

And even when I'm down to the last stitch I'd still be too hot, so I MUCH prefer that nice Fall weather!!! 

Yep, it's easy to layer for warmth but the whole stripping down b/c of the heat thing might have the entire security team at your camp lol. 

[bellevivre]

my problem is the NOSE... if my nose is cold, it keeps me up... but I cant cover my mouth because i feel like I'm suffocating... lol this is why i <3 Sherwood and getting to go back home to my warm bed!

[Rani Zemirah]

My nose doesn't bother me... but the other end does!  If my toes are cold I can't sleep... 



Aaaaand it looks like we've thread-jacked yet again.    Oops... 

[bellevivre]

what? US??? never!