Athena, Captain Faye and I are proud to announce the SextETTE Invasion coinciding with the MCrack Family Gathering at TNRF.
The dates are May 13th-15th.Meet and Greet at BB Kings on Friday night. Jack and I have been there, so has Faye Cutler and there isn't a better place around!
The Saturday night dinner at Chef Wang's is a MUST!
Some time after pub sing on Saturday and Sunday, we need the usual group picture.
All those who have been there before know what a great time the Ette Invasions are.
We so hope to see everyone there!
Attendees
Welsh Wench
Mad Jack
Athena
Quiet One
Captain Faye Cutler
Captain Lucy and Liam (<<--yes?)
Lady Nicolette
Lady Renee and Lord Stephen and three guests (Richard, Alan and Carol)
Hibernian and Mary Lou
Festmum
PinnMCrack and her crew
Amy plus three guests
Squire Kit
Renfairephotog
BMGJarvis
Lady Catherine
Tinker and his Belle
Contemplating seriously
Hector
Kate
Seamus Rumkiller
Anyone else I am forgetting?
Damn, if only this weren't in the middle of Scarby, the last week of school, and it didn't end the day before my 21st birthday!!
Have fun and I'll be wishing that I was there with you all! :-*
The MIDDLE of Scarby.
Skip school, cut class.
And who better to celebrate your coming of age with? ;)
Come, join us, Elo. We'll have cookies! ;) ;D
This Ette & M'Crack won't miss it!
Along with hubby Steve, & friends Richard, Alan, & Carol.
Can't wait!! ;D
Ahhh how I love that it's coinciding with M'Crack weekend! This makes my life so much easier...now I can just fret over wedding plans. EGADS!
89 more days till SextETTE in Tennessee! Hope to see all of you there! Goodbye, winter, hello beautiful weather! ;D
Squire Kit reporting for Ette duty! :D
It's been a long time since I've seen all of you so you'll have to remind me who's who when you come through the gate! I'm playing a French noble (yeah, Kit's movin' on up in the world!), so look for the gal in the big gold and light blue gown running around with a leather sketchbook. That'll be me. :)
hey ya"ll! I'm proud to announce I will be Rubella the Troll this year at TNRF! please come round the fairy garden and say HI!! I look forward to seeing you all again!!
Congrats to both Kit and Lady Catherine on their new positions in faire life!
WW save us two seats Friday night at BB Kings, Heal'n and I will be coming over directly from the airport, so we may be a wee bit late but we'll be there!
OMG That is wonderful!
I've got to start working on the BB Kings plans.
Faye, I think we can get table reservations.
Hopefully the BB King Allstars are there.
And looks like Burning Las Vegas is there on Wednesday night.
Hey, Athena! Guess where we are going...... ;D
Any info on the hotel reservations?
Thanks! ;D
82 more days. Less than 3 months!
Woohoo! Can't wait to see everyone again!
Quote from: Welsh Wench on February 21, 2011, 07:41:53 AM
OMG That is wonderful!
I've got to start working on the BB Kings plans.
Faye, I think we can get table reservations.
Hopefully the BB King Allstars are there.
And looks like Burning Las Vegas is there on Wednesday night.
Hey, Athena! Guess where we are going...... ;D
That we can and we can actually do online reservations so I think we should start up a list of who all's coming so we can get a headcount started.
BB King Allstars *should* be there on Friday Night, and Burning Las Vegas is usually a staple on Wednesdays...how I love them. :D
For those that don't know--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ_ROeS8sBQ
This just gets better and better! I can't wait!
We saw them at Bluesboro at the Ette Tu invasion. ;D
BB King's is such a great venue. It will be fun to see them there! Hopefully they'll have the same beer special. ;) :)
I am working things out so that I can join you all that weekend. I have never been to BB Kings and that would definately be fantastic! What a terrific idea! Thanks!
About to post a new thread with lodging info. :)
There's a Titled Kilt in Hendersonville, but it's almost an hour from the hotels.
Quote from: renfairephotog on February 28, 2011, 04:34:48 PM
There's a Titled Kilt in Hendersonville, but it's almost an hour from the hotels.
Very true, but if anyone's coming earlier in the week I'll be more than happy to meet them there and hang out. :)
50 days to go, campers! ;D
Campers... how did you know??? ::)
Can't wait.
Motel 6 has a good internet rate.
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=4575
Athena and I are booked!
Just booked my room at ETTE Central, too! What a coincidence! ;) ;D
There's a new bar near Ette Central Revolver is in the Clarion Inn http://www.facebook.com/RevolverParty
Revolver Saloon is THE country bar playing the hottest country & Top 40 hits! Combine the LARGEST DANCE FLOOR, BEST DRINK SPECIALS, AWESOME DJS & the FRIENDLIEST, HOTTEST STAFF in Murfreesboro, Revolver is set to be THE place to party!
Just heard an ad for them and the reopening of Blueboro.
http://www.facebook.com/BluesboroLive
April 2 is part of our Grand Opening Weekend & "Simply Black and White" are playing that night.
Also Nashville has a Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville http://www.margaritavillenashville.com/ and Jimmy Buffet will be at the Nashville arena May 28 aka sat of final weekend.
Bluesboro is BACK?? AWESOME!! Bring on the blues and the striated mudslides!
Heard that on the way home last night. Had to make sure I heard it right. I knew everyone would want to know.
Thanks for that info, RFP! Maybe we'll hit Bluesboro on the nights we can't make it to BB King's. ;D
Hmmmm.......
You know you want to, Seamus...
Good to hear the Bluesburo is back.......
Agreed. That place was a lot of fun. I plan on getting a room at Ette Central this time around, too.
Please????? Can Seamus come out and play?
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on March 27, 2011, 07:23:40 PM
Hmmmm.......
Quit "hmmmm"-ing and book the tickets and room, ya numpty! :D
By the way....
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Seamus, you know you want to....and bring Kate!
TN has not experienced the Pink One yet!
Can't wait.....
I wonder if we wanted to join you all at BB Kings on Friday night do you need a name or a count or anything? Is there a reservation we can join? thanks!
Amy, I'll check on the reservation thing at BB Kings.
All are welcome and we would love to have as many as want to be there. We probably won't be hard to find!
Some time this weekend I will post.
Being computer challenged, I certainly am not the one to do it, but I think we should have a list at the beginning of the thread of the people who are attending, like we do for many of the invasions, RenDezvous, etc.
Can this happen? Please? :D
Since I started the topic, I can certainly do it.
Everyone that is going?
Let me know and I will edit for a list this weekend. I am in the middle of faire and working alot so it may be a bit slow.
Thanks for reminding me of this, Lady Renee. ;D
Seriously thinking of having a pool party at Ette Central one of the nights...possibly Sunday?
If you're at the pool on Sunday, does that mean we're at Chef Wangs on Saturday night?
Chef Wang's is a definite for Saturday. But there's nothing saying we can't have the pool party afterwards! ;D
I vote for the party on Saturday, too! Thanks, Jack, for a great suggestion. ;D
Oh, I forgot to add. The Galena 5 Gang now has reservations at Ette Central for Friday through Monday morning. Yes!
Excellent news, Renee! And a pool party will be a great way for everyone to relax, and give anyone leaving on Sunday a little more time with the group. Besides, we might be drinkin'... ;)
Without reading back through 4 pages, will there be a morning tailgate party each of the days? We're driving, so we can't make food, but could bring plates, cups, napkins, maybe if there's a way to make a beverage.
I say we plan for 9am for tailgating. I can work on a schedule of events tomorrow night. Tonight I'm super busy sewing to finish the Kaylee skirt x_X
I am trying to get together a group of 15, so we can take advantage of the group rate. Since I have to put this on my credit card, I can't pay for more than that & try to keep everything straight, with other stuff coming up in my life outside of faire.
The daily rate is $20. The group rate is $15 per day. This is still cheaper than the 2 day pass, which is $35.
I still have 4 spaces left for Saturday & Sunday, so if you'd like to get in on the group rate, please renmail me. I'll get back to you, & we can make arrangements for you to send me a check or money order.
I have updated the first post with attendees.
Mea culpa if I forgot anyone--please let me know so I can add you.
our WW, me Belle and me are plann'n on make'n it,
well thee can not think that we's would miss a chance of see'n thee, 8)
besides, one of our Ren Daughts is have'n a M'Crack Family Gather'n,
so please put us down for the event..
your Tink and Belle...
With pleasure, Tinker!
Can't wait to see you and Belle...whoa, I got to get to work now!
Tinker, what great news! Can't wait to see you and Belle again! :)
I am trying to get a group of 15 together so we can take advantage of the group rate. ;D
The regular 1 day ticket is $20. The group rate is $15. A 2 day pass is $35, but the group rate at $30 is still cheaper.
I'm putting it on my credit card, & so have to limit it to what I can afford to put down until I get reimbursed.
I have 4 spaces available for Saturday & 4 spaces available for Sunday. Anybody interested? Renmail me so I can add your name to the list.
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on April 01, 2011, 03:31:54 PM
Tinker, what great news! Can't wait to see you and Belle again! :)
thank yee Jack, has been a while since we tip'd a mug or two, and our WW, we's be way over'due for those "Whench'ie HUGs".
now last year as me Belle and me's visit'd TNRF, there was quite a bit of water, but THIS year, me's gonna order sunshine and what say all, about 75-80 degrees, Hmmm seems about right. well-alrighty-then, it is set.
see everyone then,
your Old Tinker and his Belle...
Well I have myself and 3 guests now coming and if I would get my sewing machine going, they will all be in garb too!
Ahem... so yeah I guess I should rely on any sisters of mine to make sure my name is on the list ;) lol...
May I please be added too?? Spank you!
Well, THERE you are! I was waiting for the official announcement! ;D
This is shaping to be a fun party!
Quote from: Welsh Wench on April 04, 2011, 08:39:13 PM
Well, THERE you are! I was waiting for the official announcement! ;D
This is shaping to be a fun party!
Yeah Little man gets all the attention these days. It's hard for me to keep up on all the forums all the time, lol :)
and HI!!! i can't wait to see you all! Unfortunately I won't be able to join in all the naughty festivities outside of faire due to not having a sitter. I'll be at faire though :)
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The ever Elusive Festmum here! So sorry I haven't been on the boards. It has been sooo long.
Can't wait to see everyone here at TNRF. Look forward to having you here.
I'm not sure at this point how much I will be able to interact with you guys this year as I am working with the cast back stage this year. My regular job may not allow me to go to BB Kings. Depends on my schedule there but I should be able to find at least one evening to hang out with my favorite folks! Besides, gotta have a SandWench reunion somewhere!!!
It's not far off now!!!!! 8)
I still have need a few more people to make up enough to get the group rate. If there aren't enough, I'll let everyone know by the end of next week, and if that happens, we'll just have to buy the 2-day tickets. :-[
But if we had 30 people, that would be a total savings of $150!
Quote from: festmum on April 08, 2011, 11:54:28 AM
The ever Elusive Festmum here! So sorry I haven't been on the boards. It has been sooo long.
Can't wait to see everyone here at TNRF. Look forward to having you here.
I'm not sure at this point how much I will be able to interact with you guys this year as I am working with the cast back stage this year. My regular job may not allow me to go to BB Kings. Depends on my schedule there but I should be able to find at least one evening to hang out with my favorite folks! Besides, gotta have a SandWench reunion somewhere!!!
It's not far off now!!!!! 8)
Did I ever tell you that one of my friend's bought me a blonde Barbie after she heard me mention the SandWenches? It's still in the box because I haven't been back to TN since then. And because Barbie doesn't have one of those cute chairs to sit in!
Back stage! we can't see you back stage.
Five out of seven Sandwenches will be there.
Barbies and sand will be packed! ;D
Are we there yet? ;D
31 DAYS!
OK now I have to go to the beach and get my sand....
Quote from: Welsh Wench on April 13, 2011, 07:34:43 AM
OK now I have to go to the beach and get my sand....
me's gotta know ?
Dearest WW, is that really you that posed for the Coppertone ad ? ;D does kinda look like your, Uhh, ..well, ...your hair! ;)
that's your Old Tinker and his Belle...
Oh, if it were, I'd quit my job and live on the royalties!
There is nothing like the heady aroma of sun, sand, saltwater and the essence of cocoa butter and coconut!
I need to schedule my beach day for next week....this working is cutting into my beach time.
I do love the smell of that coconut...
Add a little rum, and we've got a party!
For those of you who want the group tickets.....
I placed the order today! We got our discount! $15 per ticket per day instead of $20.
Wonderful job, Renee-tell us when you need the money!
Huzzah, Renee! Thank you! :-*
our thanks to thee our Lady Renee,
we's shall see the at the gates..
Tink and Belle...
Thank you R! Thats another pint in hand!
Oh, no---that goes towards the Buy Wenchie a Bodice fund!
Our group will be staying at Ette Central, aka Motel 6. We will get there sometime on Friday afternoon.
If you are staying at the motel and/or plan to be at the tailgate before opening gate on Saturday morning, you can find me so I can give you the tickets and you can pay me then.
If you don't plan to be at either of those (I'm not sure our group will make BB King's on Friday night), then renmail me. I'll give you my address and you can send me a check or money order, and I'll mail you the tickets. I don't do Paypal, though. I don't have the tickets yet. I'll post when I get them, and then we can see if there is enough time for the mail. Otherwise, we'll figure something out.
Less than a month to go!!! 27 Days!
25 days and counting! Is it too early to start packing? :D
OK.. Test drove my garb at GARF this weekend. Just a little tweeking and I will be ready to meet up in style! Went for much cooler this year! Now please Lord, no snow!
I got the tickets today. Actually they are wristbands.
As I posted above, if you want me to mail them to you, if you won't be staying at the Motel 6 or be at the opening gate on Saturday morning, please renmail me, and I can send them to you.
Or - you can see me in only 24 more days at faire (23 at the motel)!!!!!! ;D
OK I think we have a plan now....
Meet and Greet Friday night at BB Kings....time around 7:30-ish? I plan on closing the place down that night.
Saturday--tailgate. Need to discuss that further. Group photo right after pub sing at the Red Hook Inn. Or whatever it is now. Then on to Chef Wang's for dinner and maybe back to Ette Central to just hang out around the pool. Of course there is always Blueboro...
Sunday is another tailgate if y'all want it. And same deal with group pic. And then make your own plans.
Am I leaving anything out?
Wonderful news, Renee! Thanks!
And the plans sound perfect, Wenchie! Can't wait to party the night away at BB's. Bring your dancin' shoes... ;)
That sounds aboot right... 3pm Chieftan's toast at the pub, too.
Lady Renee..... Going to be at BB Kings Friday night? If so, we can do a swap there.
Not sure yet about BB Kings on Friday. Depends on what time we arrive in TN after driving 12-13 hours.
But we'll be at the motel & at the opening gate. If you are not staying at Motel 6, anyone who has asked me to order tickets for them, please let me know, so we can make arrangements to get you the tickets.
21 DAYS!!! In exactly three weeks, the party begins! ;D
For some of us, it starts earlier...... ;)
Oh, that it does. And I cannot wait! ;) :-*
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ARE WE THERE YET??
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NOT QUITE YET, CLARK!
And in a week.....MOTOWN music!
And frozen mudslides.
Oooh, baby baby.....
You had me at mudslides, but the "ooh, baby" works too! ;) ;D
:o
Most of ren clothes are in a pile ready to be packed. I just have to make it through seven more days of work.
TO THE ZOO!!!
we's also have pull'd the garb from the attic dearest WW,
dust'n it off, pull out the old soft pretzels out of me shoulder bag,
as a matter of fact, me's have to to a little repair work on me bag,
seems after a dozen years or more has worn it down, huh, kinda like me's, ;)
ah, but we's also count'n days till we's had south, meet in the lot, then enjoy the day with good friends, does it get better than that... ?
your Old Tinker and his Belle...
Going to pack sometime this weekend....... now what to wear?
We need to make tailgate plans.
Jack, Athena and I can bring bagels, donuts etc
95% of my Ren clothes already packed, now on to the mundane stuff this weekend!
I have changed my mind at least 50 times about what garb I want to wear. Most likely, the night before we leave, I'll start throwing things in the suitcase, forget about half of what I should have brought, and bring stuff I don't need.
There are 5 of us riding in 1 car, with suitcases, hats, & garb, so we're trying to limit ourselves, but I want to bring everything, because I can't make up my mind!
I can bring lots of juice...I would offer to bring coffee but I have an over an hour drive to faire.
I'm trying to find out if anyone got discounted tickets for the invasion - i'd like to get 2 tickets - thanks
Quote from: Nailin on May 05, 2011, 05:13:53 PM
I'm trying to find out if anyone got discounted tickets for the invasion - i'd like to get 2 tickets - thanks
I renmailed you. I've got your tickets! ;D
Quote from: renfairephotog on April 09, 2011, 12:45:54 AM
Back stage! we can't see you back stage.
I will try to get out and at least greet everyone and maybe join you at pub sing!
(and it looks like I'll be free for BB Kings, too!) :D
Repeat after me:
"We'd like frozen mudslides, please."
"And make them Island style." ;D
Psst! Faye--we will be at BB Kings on Wednesday night to see Burning Las Vegas.
Call me if you can make it.
Quote from: Welsh Wench on May 05, 2011, 09:27:51 PM
Psst! Faye--we will be at BB Kings on Wednesday night to see Burning Las Vegas.
Call me if you can make it.
We've got reservations already, so it will be easy to add you in!
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on May 05, 2011, 10:06:54 PM
Quote from: Welsh Wench on May 05, 2011, 09:27:51 PM
Psst! Faye--we will be at BB Kings on Wednesday night to see Burning Las Vegas.
Call me if you can make it.
We've got reservations already, so it will be easy to add you in!
Ohhhh I think I may be able to pop in for a bit Wednesday. What time?
8:00 PM, darlin'! Hope you can make it! I'll be the one in red high tops. ;)
ONE WEEK until Nashville begins contemplating martial law (again)... :D
Just went on Murfreesboro weather & next weekend shows 30-60% chance of rain both days. We gotta do some collective mind imaging. Focus on seeing everyone in the sunshine at faire next weekend. If we think it, we can make it happen - hopefully!
Alright, the hotel is set and now I can concentrate on making sure work doesn't screw things up and I can actually get out of here on Friday.
I can't wait! Ahhh! So ready!
Don't worry Lady Renee...they called for 30% thunder showers and all it did was sprinkle a bit.
Faire weather, no rain...Faire weather, no rain...
Looks like Sunday is the only iffy day of the time we're there, and only a slim chance at that.
Faire weather, no rain...Faire weather, no rain...
Here's who I ordered discount tickets for (excuse the grammar, it's awful):
Two Days:
Welsh Wench
Athena
Mad Jack Wolfe
Quiet One
Pin'n M'Crack
Mr. Pin'n
Capt. Lucy
Nail'n M'Crack
One Day Only:
Hibernian
Mrs. Hibernian
Tinker
Belle
and 2 Unmentionables
I'll have them at the hotel on Friday and at the tailgate Saturday morning. Please catch me at one of those places, because as soon as the gate opens, we want to go inside. Thanks so much!
Thanks, Renee! Can't wait to see you and everyone else next weekend!
Keep singing, everyone! The latest from AccuWeather is mid-70s and NO RAIN. ;D
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on May 09, 2011, 10:49:53 AM
Keep singing, everyone! The latest from AccuWeather is mid-70s and NO RAIN. ;D
Sing JACK sing that beautiful music !!
faire weather no rain
faire weather no rain
faire weather no rain
OT & B...
Amen! Let's hope this coming weekend is as beautiful as last weekend!
Faire weather, no rain...
Faire weather, no rain...
Don't worry Papa, I've been singing and chatting with mother nature. I'm just hoping she agrees and gives us faire weather, no rain!
The weather models are agreeing (and giggling, but that's another story), and are showing no more than a 30% chance of rain all weekend! Perfect conditions for THE event of the season! ;D
Heading for the airport at 7 AM....hugtackles abound this weekend. And mudslides...
everything is coming in alignment, will be in the land of Ettes and Teers on Friday night about 645pm. Then its off to BB Kings to start getting my quota of hugs!
Bright and early for me at the airport, too. Can't wait to see everyone there! Safe journeys, one and all!
I can almost taste those hugtackles... I mean, mudslides. ;)
In 36 hours, we'll be "on the road again," on our way to TN. Can't wait! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
*Renee is jumping up and down*
Can't wait, can't wait.... oh rats forgot the lipstick........BRB
In Chicago waiting on my flight to Nashville!
Travel safely everyone! I will see you at BB Kings on Friday!
Flog'n M'Crack
If you are on this board, please renmail me. Or Pin'n or Nail'n, or anyone who sees this, please tell her.
I have an extra set of tickets (1 entrance on Saturday and 1 entrance on Sunday for one person).
The couple who ordered were only going one day and now they can't go. $30 for the 2 tickets, which is the discount.
Please let me know asap if you still want them.
Renee
I can call her in a minute....
prior to the M in M'crack,
before the sand flows,
ahead of the wench'nn,
preceding the fill'd mugs,
me Belle and me want'd to send a BIG THANK YOU, HUGs come later,
to Lady Renee and her efforts to help those that wish to have an extra five dollars in there pockets,
for another Ale, or mayhaps a bit of grub, or even that nice item that we can afford now with the extra ten dollars that she has saved us,
but me thinks it will be used for our Lady Renees favorite drink,
yes that is it,,,
OT & B...
faire weather NO rain,
faire weather NO rain,
faire weather NO rain,
If there are any group unused tickets available Rene, I can use them too. I am bringing two guests. If anyone else has any to spare I would gladly take them off your hands!
Can anyone tell me if I am supposed to know a name on the BB King reservation for tonight? or if we were to make our own? thank you!
I got a fever, a fever for ren faire. Also the kind you get when you're sick. Gonna try to sleep it off and make gate in the morning.
The crud wins, enjoy faire I'm going back to sleep.
It was nice finally meeting Welsh Wench, Mad Jack, and again, Lady Renee and Lord Stephen along with their guests Richard, Alan.
Hope to see some of you again next year when we come down. (Lady Renee and Lord Stephen, we'll see you in two weeks at St. Louis)
Excellent Friday night and Saturday in Tennessee. Many thanks to everyone who was able to attend and add to the fun.
I had such a terrific time meeting everyone this weekend. You are one fantastic bunch of folks, and I am really looking forward to another event soon when I can hang out some more and share maybe some sunshine! :D
Thank you to everyone for making us feel so welcome. We had an incredibly wonderful time.
And spent 11 hours in the car driving back home to Galena talking about the weekend - nonstop! ;D
Wow! What a kick arse weekend!
It really was a fantastic weekend! Lots of wonderful memories made, and a wealth of smiles to go with them!
While faire was the ultimate, what with the authentic English weather--the REAL fun was in the side trips and the night life!
We never stopped!
Agreed! Once again, no one will be able to beat a good Ette invasion. ;) ;D
And as much fun as faire was, the real fun was with the music, mansions, mudslides, and meerkats!
When my husband is telling everyone how great BB King's is, you KNOW he had an incredible time!
As did we all. I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. (Who had a noodle and hot sauce go up her nose?)
Gotta love the Motown!
Didn't hear about the hot sauce and noodle!
There were noodles? I was too wrapped up in the music! ;D
And the company, too...
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on May 17, 2011, 08:46:14 PM
There were noodles? I was too wrapped up in the music! ;D
Noodles were at Chef Wang's, silly!!!! ;)
There may have been noodles at BB King's, but I was too busy dancing to notice! ;D
Best mudslides in Nashville. And after four, you never even feel your nose anymore!
Honest, they brought me the last one and I didn't even ask for it.
It was a great weekend, with some fine English weather! ;) I'm so happy I made it back again, but it was bittersweet because we were missing a few people. :-\ Hope the weather is agreeable for the rest of the season!
Ettes and Sandwenches in TN, 2011:
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and one's nekkid........ ;D