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Title: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on October 13, 2009, 11:19:33 AM
87 days left until opening day.
I think we should start building up a little fervor.
I would definitely love to actually get together with some of you lovely people this year.
I've been timid about it in the past but not anymore.

So who knows they are coming to FLARF?
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Toua Taru on October 18, 2009, 10:33:50 AM
I know I'm excited! I never like when a faire ends because I spend all that time getting my garb ready for next season, and it never seems to come fast enough. I especially wish I had the means to go every weekend.

I think it would be interesting to meet people there from the forum, there are a lot of great characters and lovely people here on the site.

I know for definitely that I will be making my pilgrimage to FLaRF
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Squire Mickey on November 10, 2009, 10:50:03 AM
59 Days...Less than 2 months
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Duckie84 on December 21, 2009, 03:56:11 PM
I just got an internship in Florida so will hopefully get some time where I can visit FLARF. :)
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: beeboy on December 23, 2009, 12:13:43 AM
I'll be there, most likely working the same corner I've been at for 3 years now
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Anna Iram on December 24, 2009, 08:46:54 AM
Back to working the honey booth again this year Beeboy. Sure did miss that last year.
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Toua Taru on December 25, 2009, 11:23:49 AM
Were the Beefolk there this past year? I looked for them but didn't see the booth and I'm almost out of honey  :P
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: beeboy on December 25, 2009, 03:09:26 PM
no.  The Bee Folk were not there for the 09 season.  And I just found out they won't be there this year either.  In August 08 the owner had identical triplets, in addition to the 3 year old daughter she already had at the time.  Having that many young kids makes it pretty hard for her to travel, so she's been sticking to her staple shows (Pennsic, Maryland, Pennsylvania).  This year she's choosing not to come back again so she can revamp some of her products and whatnot.  This year, like last year, I'll be working for Capricorn Arms again.  I've been working for them almost year round
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Toua Taru on December 25, 2009, 08:43:53 PM
Wow sounds like quite the handful there. :) Totally understandable though. I'm sure going to miss that booth, their honey is so good; suppose I'll have to order their honey online
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Coffeegirl09 on December 26, 2009, 11:28:16 AM
What weekend is everyone going? I'd too like to get together with everyone! I'm excited about this year in particular, I got my dad to go and he MAY even dress up!
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Toua Taru on December 26, 2009, 04:42:13 PM
I'll probably be going the 3rd weekend (so the 27th)

Way awesome about getting your dad to maybe dress up  ;D
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Squire Mickey on December 29, 2009, 08:30:50 AM
Is anyone planing on going to the Biscane Key version? With them matching the same days as BARF at FLARF, I won't likely be able to make FLARF at all  :'(

Seems really petty to me...
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on December 29, 2009, 11:51:54 AM
Mickey,
it is totally retarded what they did with the dates cause now I wont be able to go to BARF without missing FLARF.

Well I got my FLARF season pass for my birthday so I will be there probably every weekend.
I would love to get to meet everyone.  Anyone who sees me at faire is encouraged to stop me and say hi- dont be intimidated by my personal viking ;).

I will most definitely go to the new Miami faire at least one day- you planning on coming down??
if you are let me know what day so we can coordinate.

Toua- where are you located?? I know some local organic honey producers in palm beach county
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Anna Iram on December 29, 2009, 12:02:04 PM
I might make it down to Camelot. Is that the Biscayne faire you are talking about Mickey? I need to look at the dates again and figure the logistics.

Yeah, I think I posted this elsewhere, but I always made FLARF for their opening as it was one weekend prior to ours. I'll still make it out once I hope. It's a nice faire.
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Squire Mickey on December 29, 2009, 01:09:58 PM
Anna - they are setting up FLARF basically at Virginia Park (I think) on Biscane Key for like 3 weekends before FLARF  and then moving it up to the normal site.

Auryn- Well, if we get approved to be a Vendor at BARF, I will be there everyday, and thus miss FLARF completely. Head bashing aside, I am very dissapointed as there are a HOST of FLARF playtrons and cast that I have become friends with over the last year, that sadly I will not see all season. I need to stop talking about it as its getting my boiler going again.

SOOOOOOO, my suggestion is now going to be that we bless Ft. Myers with all of our presences one weekend! It is halfway between most everyone, and I say WE TAKE IT BY STORM!!!!
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Anna Iram on December 29, 2009, 01:36:15 PM
Looks like the dates are from the weekend of Janurary 9th to the weekend of the 24th. It will be a stretch for me, but I'll consider it.

Gotta ask Mickey...how is Miami half way between most of us? "cause it's over three hours from where I live... ;D Most of us and the fishies?
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Toua Taru on December 29, 2009, 02:07:36 PM
Auryn - I'm located up in Martin County, practically a skip and a hop from PBC. I'd be more than happy to learn their location and thanks for the heads up! ;D
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Squire Mickey on December 29, 2009, 02:08:52 PM
Quote from: Anna Iram on December 29, 2009, 01:36:15 PM
Looks like the dates are from the weekend of Janurary 9th to the weekend of the 24th. It will be a stretch for me, but I'll consider it.

Gotta ask Mickey...how is Miami half way between most of us? "cause it's over three hours from where I live... ;D Most of us and the fishies?

No, no, no

FT. MYERS is halfway between Tampa and Miami...
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Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Anna Iram on December 30, 2009, 12:59:08 PM
OH! LOL...duh...guess I could have read that better.  :D
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on January 06, 2010, 09:16:26 AM
Anyone else wondering why we are less than 4 weeks away and there is still no entertainment schedule???
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Anna Iram on January 06, 2010, 12:40:31 PM
The whole site seems to be still under construction .  ???
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Coffeegirl09 on January 06, 2010, 03:28:35 PM
Yeah it's terrible! I check it every day...it's been under construction for a looooong time :( I really wanted to see the vendor list so that I know what I'm going to buy...how much money I'm going to spend etc... Ahh well
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on January 08, 2010, 10:37:13 AM
well its official, Albannach will not be making an appearance at FLARF this year because they scheduled it later in the season than normal and they will already be up in PA by then.

I'm still baffled at the fact that we are 3 weeks away and there is no information up- guess they were too preoccupied with the miami show.
I still think its retarded to start a new show literally a month before the established show. You know its probably gonna be the exact same thing so whats the point of going to Miami.

I think they should have made the miami show in the fall.
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Queen Maggie on January 09, 2010, 05:54:41 PM
Actually, The performers and many of the vendors are quite different from Miami to Deerfield Beach... and our audiences are also different. Apparently, in Miami, folks don't want to travel North.
The Producer told us last night that when FLARF was originally held 18 years ago, in TY Park, the numbers from Dade County were around 30 %... when they moved north to Deerfield Beach, they dropped to 16%... so the folks expected to come to Miami FLARF, are a totally different crowd than those expected in Quiet Waters Park.
BTW: I've worked with many of the folks performing in MIami, in the past... you don't want to miss them if you have any chance of getting down to it: Wolgemut, Owen Phyffe, The Free Lancers Jousters, Daniel Duke of Danger, the Rogues, The Lost Boys... the list continues with people I've heard of, but not yet had the chance to see.
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Anna Iram on January 09, 2010, 11:06:38 PM
Looks like the site has been updated after all!
http://www.ren-fest.com/miami-pics-bios.asp

Maggie thanks for giving us the heads up. Worth the trip down just to see Owain.  :)
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on February 02, 2010, 10:35:35 AM
Can you believe it??
Just a little over a week now
whoopeeeee
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Coffeegirl09 on February 03, 2010, 03:30:15 PM
So, did anyone go to the one in Miami? I had to miss it because I got called in to work..every single weekend!!!!! Was it good? If they have another is it worth going to????
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Finnian on February 04, 2010, 10:36:54 AM
I didn't make it to Miami, but some friends did, looked pretty sandy! I heard it was smaller and not as good as the Deerfield faire though, but I guess it's better than nothing if you live near there and don't like to drive. :)

I woulda never been able to get the sand outta my fur. XD
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on February 05, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
Anybody know how season passes are supposed to work??
I ordered one back in November but all I have is the computer print out receipt.
Am I supposed to be getting something in the mail or am I supposed to go claim it??
There is diddly squat as far as instructions on the FLARF page
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Squire Mickey on February 05, 2010, 10:18:46 AM
At BARF, you take that to the window marked season pass pickup and they give you a medallion that you use as your entrance for the season...
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on February 05, 2010, 10:28:56 AM
Do you have to show an ID when you pick it up or when you use it on different days??
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Squire Mickey on February 05, 2010, 11:05:59 AM
Not here. Just the medallion. Not sure how they are going to be doing it this year though...
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on February 06, 2010, 08:12:57 AM
Well I got myself a job at FLARF this year so you should all come by and say hi being as I will be there every day of faire  ;D
Can you tell I'm excited. I won't really get to wear much of my own garb but small price to pay i think- and it takes off some of the stress of getting some things finished in time.

I was there yesterday doing some paperwork and they said that -at least for FLARF- you need to take your print out receipt (if you bought your pass online) and your ID to the will call window and they will give you a special pass that acts as your season pass.
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Finnian on February 06, 2010, 04:49:55 PM
Oh that's good to know! I only have a one-day pass right now, but now I will need to upgrade, which I know they told me I can do at the box office when I go the first day. :) Neat!
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Auryn on February 10, 2010, 06:29:24 AM
Come on people,
lets get excited
we are down to less than 3 days from opening cannon
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Squire Mickey on February 10, 2010, 06:32:44 AM
Well we just got our final approvals for our booth at BARF, so we will not be able to make it down to FLARF  :(

However, stop by the Two Gentlemen of Fortune Booth at BARF the last 2 weekends when you are done down there!
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs146.snc3/17357_463381380244_394164110244_11168712_4255740_s.jpg)
Title: Re: FLARF 2010 countdown
Post by: Finnian on February 10, 2010, 07:13:26 AM
I'm excited and can't sleep!

But that last parts because my step dad keeps me up till 1 or 2am everynight talking about garb. XD