You know, as horrible as this is, and I'm glad the moron won't be back to bug anyone for a good long time, as has been said its impressive this was the worst that has happened at our faire. Tales of some stabbing are always told in the camp ground, which frightens the new folks, and its good to have the facts - faire had nothing to do with this crime other then be the unfortunate location. Drink, weed, and stupidity can mix anywhere. No one pulled forth the sword on their hip and went to town, no battle axe mayhem, no black powder flint lock executions....just some little shiner bock with a knife.
Huzzah to our faire, and the staff and police that help keep it safe...because as was told to me on my very first visit:
"Where else can you walk around with 42 inches of razor sharp steel, walk into a pub and the only thing the cop at the door might say is...'Nice Sword'."
-Sales man at McCoy Armory, 2003
I love going to a place where that statement is true, and safe!
