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Title: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on May 29, 2008, 07:16:57 AM
Haven't seen this one start back up, so I thought I would.

You know you're a true rennie if...

...you attended any of closing weekend of Scarborough 2008.

...you marched in the parade carrying sword, pike or halberd to honor the veterans on Monday (despite the 100+ degree heat index).

...you wore a velvet Musketeer tabard, leather armor, metal armor, pirate garb (with captain's coat) or full noble garb despite the 100+ degree heat index.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on May 29, 2008, 08:17:59 AM
....one of your co-workers finds your list for packing the car and asks what kind of camping you do that requires swords.  :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Scotsman on May 29, 2008, 08:22:20 AM
You don't think twice about drinking a beer at 0900 AM on a Sat/Sun

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: beeboy on May 29, 2008, 08:47:37 AM
you know renaissance history better than your teacher

haggis or Scottish Eggs is more common to you than cheeseburgers or pizza

a man in a kilt doesnt faze you

YOUR ON THIS FORUM!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Drake Starsong on May 29, 2008, 09:26:02 AM
....you go to reach for a sword/tankard/pouch when doing everyday things and become sad when you find none of them.

....when you prefer your food on wooden stakes

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: beeboy on May 29, 2008, 09:35:23 AM
you say huzzah in the mundane


when your friends catch you doingg something "ren" again, and they just sigh
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Scotsman on May 29, 2008, 09:49:12 AM
you refer to your boss as lassie or lass .... ouch!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on May 29, 2008, 10:05:05 AM
When your desk at work is transformed into a castle on your birthday, full with knights in armor and a dragon. Because your best friend knows you're a rennie and you work together. 

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w308/ginettehazard/058-1.jpg)  (http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w308/ginettehazard/059-1.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on May 29, 2008, 10:59:07 AM
The post above this one makes you incredibly jealous!

You're female and more comfortable in a corset than a bra :-*

You won't pay $20 for a mundane shirt but think nothing of spending $300 on fabric for a ren outfit you still have to make.

You walk a mile to the grocery store to save gas and buy generics, yet think it well worth it to drive 400 miles 1 way for 9 weekends in a row to attend a faire and spend $300 on a hotel room.

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on May 29, 2008, 11:47:56 AM
-Your kids cry on the last day of Faire

-Any vacation you plan you try & figure out if there's a Faire that you can visit.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Ann of Draycott on May 29, 2008, 01:54:17 PM
you question spending $10 for mundane clothes at WalMart but don't hesitate spending $250 for a Moresca bodice at faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Scotsman on May 29, 2008, 01:56:12 PM
Quote from: cowgrrl on May 29, 2008, 11:47:56 AM
-Any vacation you plan you try & figure out if there's a Faire that you can visit.

OMG is this ever the truth ... guilty as charged!

... in truth several of our faire ventures were considered vacations!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dracconia on May 29, 2008, 06:33:05 PM
...if your friends see you at faire and are amazed because you seem more comforatable in your skin there than anywhere they have seen you.

...if you refuse to move with your family because you will be too far away from your home faire.

...if you cry harder on the last day of faire than you did the day you graduate highschool.

...if you won't study for your classes in college, but you study a garb pattern all night long.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on May 30, 2008, 06:34:38 AM
Your feet ache, your hips are in agony, you're hot as heck, ready to pass out from heat and exhaustion, the car with its reclining seat, air conditioning is only 5 minutes away and still you stay, stay, stay!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on May 30, 2008, 06:41:58 AM
...you go out to your car at 3 o'lock to cool down for a bit and fix the hair whenever it takes several attempts just to get the car started. You look at the clock, shake your head and go, nope, "Not worrying until faires over." (it did start up just fine later that night. ;) )

...plan your first road trips ever around a summer faire/going to go and see close Rennie friends/off-season Rennie gatherings

...you can have someone walk past you at faire and barely get a wiff of what their drinking and go, "Yep, there goes Loki..."

...are planning to have a favor-making/corset cooking making party with one of your closest friends from faire and planning to drive four hours to spend a couple days with them just to do it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: laedyfaire on May 30, 2008, 07:15:32 AM
I love htis one..I am guilty of just about all of the above.

are willing to sleep in the back of the van in order to make a faire when you can not afford a hotel.

go to and stay at faire when it is thundering and raining..hard!

when you lay on the computer for hours looking at all the renfaires across america, wishing and dreaming you can go to each one.

when you spend your free time reading and learning all you can about the period.

when you make ALL your plans revolve around the faire. canceling some very important ones just to make sure you have enough money to make faire.

when you have a family faire night during the winter...small beer for the kids, candles only, trenchers, ren music..just to get a small fix.

ahh..does not the list go on and on? LF

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on May 30, 2008, 07:35:42 PM
You've ever walked parade in a body puppet outfit.

Instead of a shotgun or a baseball bat, you keep a swords in strategic locations in case of intruders.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on May 30, 2008, 08:56:08 PM
Quote from: sealclubber on May 30, 2008, 07:35:42 PM
.......Instead of a shotgun or a baseball bat, you keep a swords in strategic locations in case of intruders.
I did this for many years with my belly dancing sword. It's a real sword, has a nice point on it, and will probably break at the hilt if used for a real sword purpose.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Greenman66669 on May 31, 2008, 12:20:00 AM
...if you take up an apprenticeship with a Master leathersmith to have more garb options

....If you can't sleep at night because you are still wondering about what garb would look just perfect with your newly made Leather headpieces

...if you know the importance of the phrase " The beer is in the pickup truck."

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on May 31, 2008, 12:23:25 PM
...when you look at the training travel schedule being offered and try to find the classes/conferences that coincide with a faire

...when the main considerations for the new chariot are gas mileage and cargo space so that you can get all your stuff to the most faires
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on May 31, 2008, 09:23:57 PM
...you spent all your spare time during the week (between weekends @ Scarby) uploading all the pictures taken during the previous weekend, reading/posting on this forum, and looking at all the other photo sites to see if you or anyone you know is in them!

...you're planning on going to at least 3 more faires before Thanksgiving...O.K., actually it's more like 5 more faires, but who's counting  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on June 01, 2008, 12:05:28 AM
...when you wear your bodice scars as proudly as battle scars...

...when you justify quitting your job to yourself by seeing that the severance pay gives you a cushion for more fabric and much more time to sew in...

...when you wince at the fresh cuts on your waist line but still smile and say that this past Faire was one of the best yet...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dracconia on June 01, 2008, 11:48:01 PM
...when you work with no days off for a straight month to be able to go to every weekend of Four Winds Faire....

...when you count Faire as a "job" to justify it to the school board so they give you more scholarship money for travel expenses

...when you know that everyone you hang with in the Dane crowd thinks your nuts but you blather on about your weekend  becuase ALL they did was get drunk
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: MacLaren on June 02, 2008, 11:14:24 AM
...when your 70 year old father sees how much fun you're having and orders hundreds of dollars worth of matching kilt and accessories as you; right down to the swords he just bought!

And that's after asking why the hell would you wear such a thing, swearing he'd never, and after thinking I'm a damned fool, order from my seamstress the exact family plaid and gear to match ME! LOL!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cobaltblu on June 02, 2008, 11:23:38 AM
...when you take photos of faire food so you can make it for yourself during the off-season.

...when you install a tiny dunke chair in your bathtub and play recordings you made at faire of the sheriff saying "Dunke dunke dunke" and then dunke yourself.

...when you buy mannequins and dress them in your garb at home around the house and pretend you are still at faire.

Regards,

CB
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on June 02, 2008, 12:00:55 PM
When in the middle of a Rennie rainstorm, the top priority is keeping the beer un-diluted...

When it's perfectly normal to experience 2 full moons in the middle of the afternoon...

When co-workers stop by your desk just to see pics of faire and ask when the next scheduled trip is...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on June 02, 2008, 12:37:28 PM
Quote from: Cobaltblu on June 02, 2008, 11:23:38 AM
...when you buy mannequins and dress them in your garb at home around the house and pretend you are still at faire.

Great idea!!


... you and a fellow brides maid talk about fair and garb during the bachelorette party in which you are both a part of.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on June 02, 2008, 01:27:27 PM
Your RenFaire raised daughter goes to a wedding 100 miles away and is the only one who knows how to lace the bride into her corset properly.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rage on June 02, 2008, 01:38:22 PM
When you put your house up for sale so that your fair lady and you can attend more fairs!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on June 03, 2008, 12:17:22 PM
You debate getting your car inspected and the oil changed so you can buy a new corset. But you then remember that you need the oil change to get to the new Central Texas Renaissance Faire in Camelot Village even if you have to go without new garb. 

http://www.centraltexasrenaissancefaire.com

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on June 03, 2008, 12:37:51 PM
.. you swear off Ren Faires for a while, then end up planning and start sewing next-season's garb the week after Faire closes!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renren on June 03, 2008, 12:48:11 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on June 02, 2008, 01:27:27 PM
Your RenFaire raised daughter goes to a wedding 100 miles away and is the only one who knows how to lace the bride into her corset properly.
Bet you are a proud Mama! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: sarita420 on June 03, 2008, 04:54:37 PM
Quote from: VIII on June 03, 2008, 12:37:51 PM
.. you swear off Ren Faires for a while, then end up planning and start sewing next-season's garb the week after Faire closes!

You sew your own garb?

That's fabulous!!

(I am working on getting pics and that little snippet of film from the joust for you.  Have been having computer issues.  My laptop apparently doesn't export video once it's saved.  Our new computer had a virus and had to be totally scrubbed and restarted.  Now that that is done, I can use the memory card drives and hopefully burn a DVD--finally....)

Sarita
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on June 04, 2008, 10:47:03 AM
Quote from: sarita420 on June 03, 2008, 04:54:37 PMYou sew your own garb?
All but the fantabulous scroll-work trim on my Great Coats, which is hand-done by Marion, a beautiful, talented German lady who does not come to Faire nearly enough!  There is over 100 yards of cord hand-sewn on each of my Great Coats.  "My poor fingers!" she says after each project.

Oh, yeah, I hate making shirts, so I got a friend, Jeanette, to make my last few.  She even did a row of Black-work Crowns on my collar and cuffs.  Alas, she also does not come to Faire much.

Don't worry about the Joust clip.  I'm sure I'll get it in time.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Athena on June 04, 2008, 11:12:56 AM
Quote from: blue66669 on June 02, 2008, 12:00:55 PM


When it's perfectly normal to experience 2 full moons in the middle of the afternoon...


Nothing quite like being greeted by the pale moonlight at faire....  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Welsh Wench on June 04, 2008, 11:48:04 AM
..and getting more than you ever bargained for!  ;)

OK...you're a true Rennie when you go to an out-of-state faire and the vendor starts talking about a little girl who would come around to see the boy who worked for him and you realize that IT IS YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER!  :o

And the only reason he does is he sees the family resemblance...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: fluffy tail on June 04, 2008, 12:00:37 PM
You take off every Friday in May so you don't have to work Saturdays.

Your faire garb is nicer than what you'd wear to church.

You show up at the vet (with an emergency) in garb with your shoulder puppet on and the staff is concerned there is a squirrel on the lobby.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on June 04, 2008, 11:48:47 PM
You wear some of your garb to church. ;D
And the pastor doesn't mind, because he loves faire also. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DuCoeur on June 05, 2008, 07:15:14 AM
...When your Ren Friends outnumber your mundane friends.  (which is really horrible because most of them live in a another bloody state.)

....the wife threatens divorce because you are gone every weekend (her fault for not attending).

....People at work dim bulb their heads to the side and say "What?"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on June 05, 2008, 08:34:41 AM
...when the people at work decide to start a Rennie Lexicon, so that they have some way to understand what you're telling them when you come back from a Faire vacation with Ren stories...

You know, I've had to explain privies and bodices and epaulets and swamparse and faire boogers and "on a stick" to a few people here LOL.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Ann of Draycott on June 05, 2008, 11:11:23 AM
Quote from: DuCoeur on June 05, 2008, 07:15:14 AM
...When your Ren Friends outnumber your mundane friends. 

I can relate to that!  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: sarita420 on June 05, 2008, 11:17:22 AM
Quote from: VIII on June 04, 2008, 10:47:03 AM
Quote from: sarita420 on June 03, 2008, 04:54:37 PMYou sew your own garb?
All but the fantabulous scroll-work trim on my Great Coats, which is hand-done by Marion, a beautiful, talented German lady who does not come to Faire nearly enough!  There is over 100 yards of cord hand-sewn on each of my Great Coats.  "My poor fingers!" she says after each project.

Oh, yeah, I hate making shirts, so I got a friend, Jeanette, to make my last few.  She even did a row of Black-work Crowns on my collar and cuffs.  Alas, she also does not come to Faire much.


I am in awe of anyone so creative--you and those who contribute so much of the detail to your wondrous garb.  I wonder why these talented ladies do not attend Faire much?

(Can relate to the "my poor fingers" comment--my husband and I sewed a length of teeny pearls on the edge of my wedding veil--an edge that was a huge half-circle!)

Are you still a true Rennie if you leave the garb/creating/sewing/altering to the professionals?  :)  In my case, I think it really is safer!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: rengeek77 on June 05, 2008, 11:25:27 AM
--When you have sat down and planned out how (if you were to have money) you could go to a faire every single month of the year, so you never have to go through withdrawal (Hoggetowne in January, AZ in February....)

--When, everytime you smell a meat smoker or patchouli or something along those lines, you stop and breathe deeply and exclaim, "That smells just like faire!!" (the beer and b.o. combo can occasionally fall into this category also, though I try not to breathe deeply)

--You have to buy an extra stand-up "closet" deal because your real closet has run out of room for ren clothes.  Bonus points if that closet was on your wedding registry (yep, this was me!)   ;D

--Your kids are disappointed when they find out you are splurging on a hotel (i.e. Motel 6) instead of camping at the faire. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Once Debauched on June 05, 2008, 03:23:26 PM
You find it easier just to throw your entire pouch into your purse than to empty it only to refill it next Saturday morning before faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on June 05, 2008, 05:20:57 PM
You announce that you're getting married at Faire and NO ONE is surprised....in his family or mine...or at work....

{ 2 months, 10 days and counting  ;D}
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on June 05, 2008, 06:11:54 PM
You spend $250 on Pyrate Cask 23 rum, specifically to SHARE at faire with others because...A) it's the 10th anniversary of the faire and B) you just love everyone there so much!!!  :-* ;D :-* ;D :D ;)

THIS is how we are stimulating the economy by golly!!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Once Debauched on June 05, 2008, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Amyj on June 05, 2008, 06:11:54 PM
You spend $250 on Pyrate Cask 23 rum, specifically to SHARE at faire with others because...A) it's the 10th anniversary of the faire and B) you just love everyone there so much!!!  :-* ;D :-* ;D :D ;)

THIS is how we are stimulating the economy by golly!!!!

HUZZAH to Amyj, of Amy & Bob, stimulating economy! 

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/r_koetter/Smilies/24.gif)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on June 06, 2008, 05:15:54 PM
Weeeeellllllll, there seems to be a glitch.  It is possible that the rum is "corked" like wine can get...it is supposed to be smooooooottttttthhhhhhhh...however it tastes like cheap whiskey.  We are taking it back to the liquor store we purchased it at to see if they can tell if something is wrong.  I hope so, I would really be sad to see that the $35 Pyrat XO is better than the higher grade rum.  Stay tuned!  ;)

Bad rum makes me sad.  :'(

But it's still better than good water!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on June 06, 2008, 09:47:31 PM
...you wear a doo-wrag & ren boots (slashed shoes, mostly covered by black jeans) and black & beige "loud print" shirt on casual Friday, and get called a pyrate by your boss' boss.
...you wear your slashed shoes or ren boots any time you wear black, because they're the most comfortable black shoe/boot you own.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on June 06, 2008, 10:51:26 PM
...When you get the RendezFLU kissing disease from TN and decide, eh, what the hell, I'll probably still kiss all the same people all over again in a couple of months...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnyuBoo on June 07, 2008, 12:18:56 PM
Oh my, I can definitely relate to a LOT of the previous.  Here's a couple more:

- when you go shopping (for just about anything) and you find yourself thinking, "Hmm, that would look good as an accent piece on a doublet." or "How can I turn THAT into garb..."

-when you actually buy a shirt you didn't really need, just so you can pull the decorative buckle off it to use for garb (guilty on that one).   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on June 07, 2008, 07:43:26 PM
Quick Update:  The Cask 23 was not bad, it just needed to breathe....it tasted WONDERFUL today (so say all who had it...I even got some kisses!!!)  Huzzah!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sir Michael Geare on June 08, 2008, 01:52:08 PM
...if you have more faire friends than regular friends.
...If you have Sunday afternoon boogers the size of knuckles.
...If you're losing weight despite eating more than normal on weekends.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Once Debauched on June 09, 2008, 07:20:22 AM
When early morning at faire you get thunked in the head by a 2x4, are taken to the hospital and find you have suffered a concussion, but mange to end up at faire in danes anyway.

Huzzah to Donna (Charity) of the LimeyBirds!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Woodland Artisan on June 09, 2008, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: Amyj on June 07, 2008, 07:43:26 PM
Quick Update:  The Cask 23 was not bad, it just needed to breathe....it tasted WONDERFUL today (so say all who had it...I even got some kisses!!!)  Huzzah!!!


I was still enjoying that wonderful after-taste late into the afternoon (the rum, that is ... didn't get a kiss, unfortunately)   ;D

VERY much enjoyed the rum and visit this weekend!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on June 09, 2008, 04:30:11 PM
.....if you request time off for a "fairemily gathering" and the boss doesn't even bother asking what a "fairemily" is.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CahirDochartaigh on June 09, 2008, 05:13:45 PM
...if you buy a family-sized tent that sleeps 11 even though you're single and have no children...

...if you are constantly getting in trouble at work for visiting this (and other) faire-related sites

...if you brave the Texas heat in full garb made of wool, and the only fluids you ingest contain alcohol

...if you find ANY excuse to wear garb outside of faire (and I do mean ANY)

...if you've successfully converted every girlfriend you've ever had into a full-fledged rennie

...if your co-workers get pissed off at you for listening to renaissance and celtic music nonstop a month before faire...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on June 10, 2008, 02:26:28 PM
-If the real worry behind a divorce/break-up is not who gets the kids/cats, but who gets which faires.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on June 10, 2008, 03:58:43 PM
-You don't even -realize- you've converted your husband...until he says "So, you're getting all this stuff for -your- garb...what about that wizard outfit you're sposta make me?"  (I thought he'd forgotten!  T.T)

-You "stimulated the economy" by buying a new bodice and Faire season pass.

-Your manager leaves the room when you start talking about Faire...and you do it on purpose, just so she will.  (What can I say?  She starts bragging about her grandkids or new dining room, so I start talking about Faire.  If she can get on my nerves, I'll get on hers.  She believes in Faire stereotypes.)

-Your husband begs you for two years to stop cutting your hair so short, but you only stop when you get interested in actually doing your hair for Faire.  The ecstatic hubby is just an added bonus.  (A year and a half ago, I could spike the back of it.  Now?  It's past my shoulders.)







Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BubbleWright on June 10, 2008, 07:54:25 PM
...when you are watching a historical drama for the first time at the cinema or on DVD, you ignore the plot (which you already know) to concentrate on looking at the costumes, weapons, incidental props, furnishings and set decorations because you seek ideas to use at Faire!!!!!! If you have the DVD, you press the pause button to get a closer look at items of interest... numerous times.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on June 10, 2008, 10:27:46 PM
...you get distracted by these forums or other Faire sites while doing online bill pay, and find out the next month that a few bills didn't get paid like you thought they did  ???
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Zoë on June 10, 2008, 10:57:44 PM
...You have to find a summer job that will allow you to have weekends off to work or attend faire.  (Guilty!) 

...You find absolutely nothing wrong with experiencing bodice-gasm in the middle of the parking lot after faire. 

...You are not embarrassed by walking into public establishments after a day of faire still in garb. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnyuBoo on June 11, 2008, 06:43:50 PM
Quote from: BubbleWright on June 10, 2008, 07:54:25 PM
...when you are watching a historical drama for the first time at the cinema or on DVD, you ignore the plot (which you already know) to concentrate on looking at the costumes, weapons, incidental props, furnishings and set decorations because you seek ideas to use at Faire!!!!!! If you have the DVD, you press the pause button to get a closer look at items of interest... numerous times.

:D Guilty as charged.  ;D  (I do that with movies I already have, and it's about the only reason I want to get "The Other Boleyn Girl".)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on June 11, 2008, 06:59:24 PM
On a similar note....

...you want to get "The Other Boelyn Girl" so that you can watch for new Henry Period garb, and stare at the bodice lines to study the trim...and so does your new boyfriend (who actually wants you to convert him!!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: GirlChris on June 11, 2008, 09:57:42 PM
That is SO not why my boyfriend was staring at the bodices when we saw that movie.

But we're even, because I was totally staring at Jim Sturgess' tights for reasons that have nothing to do with costume construction.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on June 11, 2008, 11:44:42 PM
Quote from: GirlChris on June 11, 2008, 09:57:42 PM
That is SO not why my boyfriend was staring at the bodices when we saw that movie.

But we're even, because I was totally staring at Jim Sturgess' tights for reasons that have nothing to do with costume construction.

He wasn't looking at trim...I was....but when I asked him, that's what he claimed!  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: NorthBayDreamer on June 14, 2008, 07:49:22 AM
Your best friend brings you a gift of a boarding axe out of the blue and says that it is just because you are going to your first pirate festival.   ;D

Nor Cal Pirate Festival depatrure in 4 hours and 2 minutes, but who is counting.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on June 15, 2008, 03:04:21 AM
...........you get an "out of character" accessory that your Mom immediately defends as okay because you do Ren Fests! (the street silver merchants love me because I like collecting charm bracelets of fableous or marine animals)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on June 16, 2008, 08:37:19 AM
... you get an e-mail at work from someone who used to work with you asking where to find "costumes that aren't crap" for a company anniversary party with a pirate theme.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on June 16, 2008, 11:05:50 AM
...most people don't recognize you in mundanes


...your idea of a fun afternoon is cruising fabric stores


...you see a beautiful woman and wonder what she'd look like in a bodice
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: JeannieMac on June 16, 2008, 12:39:14 PM
Quote from: jinx on June 10, 2008, 03:58:43 PM
-Your husband begs you for two years to stop cutting your hair so short, but you only stop when you get interested in actually doing your hair for Faire.  The ecstatic hubby is just an added bonus.  (A year and a half ago, I could spike the back of it.  Now?  It's past my shoulders.)

Similarily, when you do get your hair cut (or dyed) the first thing your co-worker/best rennie friend says to you is "What about Faire?!" then proceeds to plan out the next fall you need to buy ...

:)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Capt Gabriela Fullpepper on June 16, 2008, 05:33:34 PM
You sell your personal items on ebay for every little penny you can get just so you can make the money needed for that new custom garb.

You spend more time on your hair or appearance than you do in the mundane world (15 minues mundane, over two hors for faire and this does not include getting dressed)

When you go into any fabric store you start cordinating fabric you want to buy to make or have someone else make that next piece of garb.

Your willing to starve and not go out just so you can afford the little things to improve your garb. Or get new garb period.

You surf long ours through the net to get ideas for garb.

You'd rather wear garb instead of mundane.

Halloween is the only day you can dress and feel normal at work because you get to wear garb.

Your family thinks you spend more time at festivals than you do with them.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on June 16, 2008, 06:02:50 PM
"You'd rather wear garb instead of mundane."

Well, Yeah!  I think most women would agree that a well-fitting corset or bodice is Much More Comfortable than a modern brassiere  ;D

"Your family thinks you spend more time at festivals than you do with them."

Define 'family'.  And even if that's true, So What!?!  They simply don't have their priorities correctly laid out or they'd be at faire With You!

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on June 16, 2008, 10:34:24 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on June 16, 2008, 11:05:50 AM...your idea of a fun afternoon is cruising fabric stores

Quote from: Lady_Delaney on June 16, 2008, 05:33:34 PM

When you go into any fabric store you start cordinating fabric you want to buy to make or have someone else make that next piece of garb.

You surf long ours through the net to get ideas for garb.

:o You mean that isn't NORMAL??  :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on June 16, 2008, 10:49:16 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on June 16, 2008, 11:05:50 AM
...you see a beautiful woman and wonder what she'd look like in a bodice
Hey, I was just thinking about posting something like this yesterday, only substitute "actresses on your 'List'"  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Synikul on June 16, 2008, 11:38:11 PM
You buy one of these things at a time like this because you need it maybe 15 weekends of the year for fairs and sci-fi conventions.

BTW used SUVs are selling way below bluebook now. Everyone is trading them in because of the price of gas.

(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5926/thepigge7.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnyuBoo on June 17, 2008, 09:03:02 AM
- You (even though you can't afford it) contemplate buying a large van or even RV just so you can have a proper "Faire-mobile" with plenty of space for garb.  ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Valida on June 17, 2008, 10:02:45 AM
- when told you will be having knee surgery and out of work for 6 weeks, you make yourself feel better by thinking of all of the garb that you can make in that time.

-you try to schedule the proceedure so you're mobile enough to be able to attend Faire the weekend you planned (two months ago).

- you decide that you are going to go to faire, and just count it as extra physical therapy if your doctor asks about it.

-you plan your new garb to accommodate your crutches and wonder on the legistics of crutches + bodice or corset.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Christina de Pond on June 18, 2008, 09:40:55 AM
When your friend shows up with a bullet out of a gun that your brother would like to fire and a dagger and you run off with the dagger and refuse to give it back until you've examine the peace which turned out to be way cool. and really old.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Capt Gabriela Fullpepper on June 18, 2008, 11:55:26 AM
When you atart looking down on those dressed beneath your station (Wenches, peasants, Pirates and barbarians)

When you enjoy people bowing before you as you walk by.

When people give you more respect because of how you are dressed.

When you consider tossing all your mundane clothing out and start living full time in Renaissance Garb.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Christina de Pond on June 19, 2008, 01:34:58 PM
when you consider wearing a sword all the time. cause you like the way it feels at your side and you miss it when you take it off
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: reamsjp on June 23, 2008, 08:19:19 AM
When you put off buying mundane shoes so you can get custom renn boots.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: raevyncait on June 23, 2008, 08:50:13 AM
You drive 3 hours each way for an hour and a half CD release party, not only to see your friend who is releasing the CD, but also in an effort to stave off Faire withdrawal a little bit longer...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on June 23, 2008, 11:21:48 AM
You give up on mundane shoes and wear Nothing but renn boots  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: reamsjp on June 23, 2008, 02:40:21 PM
If only I could give up mundane footware.

... If you use free wireless to post on this forum on your work break.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: taylorl76 on June 23, 2008, 07:10:27 PM
you have a 2 hour conversation on the way to VARF about Henry the VIII and Elizabeth.....why Cromwell was such a poopyhead and which step mother Elizabeth and Mary liked best. :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Emerald Shaunassey on June 24, 2008, 02:27:31 AM
Quote from: pirate_zoe on June 10, 2008, 10:57:44 PM
...You have to find a summer job that will allow you to have weekends off to work or attend faire.  (Guilty!) 

...You find absolutely nothing wrong with experiencing bodice-gasm in the middle of the parking lot after faire. 

...You are not embarrassed by walking into public establishments after a day of faire still in garb. 

GUILTY as Charged on all three points - save.. I took Per Diem work for my year round job just so I could have time off for faires... and my bosses didn't blink an eye and though it a great thing.


You know you are a true Rennie when ....

.... You go in for your interview with the Chief Nurse Officer, explain that you own a stage show that travels and performs and she doesn't have an issue with what you do on the weekends.  And then the CEO of the hospital tosses out the idea of hiring your troupe to do company parties!  tee hee.

.... You get off work, change clothes and jump into the Rennie-Mobile to travel 5 hours to Tx for one day, return to your original starting destination to re-pack for the weekend then take off on a 9 hour drive to perform all weekend in Ne.  Then make the return trip home on Sunday night after faire so you can be back to work on Monday night.  Then repeat for the next 5 weekends - visiting 4 different festivals in that time.

.... You decorate your house in the "Renn" style - Claymore on the wall with family tartans draped from it, have faire posters on the walls, framed pictures of you and your closest rennie family on the walls, entertainment stand, etc.

.... You can name the exact start and end dates for the faires you visit and/or perform at each year .... without looking at the next year's calendar. 

.... You can name the Monarchs of the faires .... by their mundane name ... but still refer to them as "Your Majesty" ... even when His Majesty is in the floor playing with his pet corgies

.... You can correctly name and identify the Lundegaard Guilds pins

.... You can tell the difference between a custom pair of Son of Sandalar, Bald Mountain, Catskill Mountain, NativEarth, or Turtle Island boots/shoes.

.... You can spot a Pendragon bodice or doublet from 10 yards away
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on June 25, 2008, 04:03:37 PM
when a co-worker asks you what you've been up to, you tell them which Faires you've been to so far this year and what remains on your schedule through year's end... even though they actually meant in general.

You set your Faire schedule as the thing all your other plans have to be made around.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on June 26, 2008, 04:59:54 AM
....you are having dinner at your dining room table, with wine and cheese, and can see yourself with someone playing a Lute as you dine alone. (of course, I also have visions of being Kate Bowman on Mars One or Mad Jack Kelso aboard the Tiburon!)

......you find that your free time thoughts are occuppied with how to go native at the next Fest .....4-5 months down the road.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: 1stmatematt on June 27, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
...You wear your cloak to a movie.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Matty Pine Brownie on June 27, 2008, 11:47:04 AM
I use the PM feature or (what a retro thought, lol) chat room in order to iron out and research who is taking me the last few miles from a Greyhound/Amtrak station in order to make a faire invasion happen.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on June 30, 2008, 03:24:27 PM
Your daughter asks you every day when her garb, that your sewing for her, will be done so she can wear it. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Once Debauched on June 30, 2008, 10:06:18 PM
You're willing to pay the shipping costs from Scotland on an item you can't find anywhere else simply because he NEEDS it for his kilt!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on June 30, 2008, 11:18:59 PM
Keeping the fact that your DDs favorite Fairy (Twig) is going to be at CRF (which we're visiting) is worse than not telling her what she's getting for her birthday or Christmas.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on July 04, 2008, 10:30:19 AM
...your friend asks you about a copy of a Renaissance portrait in an antique store....and not only do you know the subject's name....you know someone at Faire who made that garb.  ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tim T on July 04, 2008, 10:16:27 PM
...your eight year old son is kicked back on the sofa playing the Playstation quietly singing "All For Me Grog" to himself.

That's my boy!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on July 05, 2008, 02:17:51 AM
You tell the said eight year old that some songs, such as:

"All for me Grog" or "The Moose song" or "Wild Rover"

can't be sung anywhere but at Fest, in the car, or at home. 

I had to tell my sweetie that she can't sing certain songs at school/friend's/Grandma's houses. 

She is twelve now and still doesn't "get" most of the double entendres.  However, she does understand the meaning of context now. 

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Fairyfly on July 09, 2008, 10:59:35 AM
Even while MIA from faire for a year, you STILL find more people to drag through the gates next time you do go!

Have accumulated enough garb to clothe them all!

And have already talked the guy you started dating while MIA, who's never been to faire in his life, not only into going in garb... but he's already planning it out! tee hee
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on July 09, 2008, 02:14:03 PM
Quote from: Fairyfly on July 09, 2008, 10:59:35 AM

And have already talked the guy you started dating while MIA, who's never been to faire in his life, not only into going in garb... but he's already planning it out! tee hee

You're proud when friends go to faire for the first time.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Valiss on July 09, 2008, 02:18:16 PM
... you start to crave a giant turkey leg for lunch.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on July 09, 2008, 02:21:33 PM
Quote from: Tim T on July 04, 2008, 10:16:27 PM
...your eight year old son is kicked back on the sofa playing the Playstation quietly singing "All For Me Grog" to himself.

That's my boy!


With my son it's usually Health to the Company...


You know you're a true Rennie when you're out of work sick for two weeks and, upon your return, your coworkers ask you what Faire you were doing!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: PurpleDragon on July 11, 2008, 11:39:24 AM
.. your 12 year old daughter knows all the lyrics to EVERY Wild & Thorny song, and can't wait for Faire again so she can sing along with Iris and Rose.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: nliedel on July 11, 2008, 12:10:11 PM
You can give lessons on how to pee in a porta potty while wearing a farthingale.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: PurpleDragon on July 11, 2008, 12:19:50 PM
..you're a male and you know what a "Farthingale" actually is.

..You know the differance between a Victorian and an Edwardian corset.

..You're watching a movie and note that while the swords look good with the costumes, they are wrong for the era being protrayed.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Valiss on July 11, 2008, 12:33:20 PM
...when someone yells "pour me another ale" and it's 10am.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on July 11, 2008, 12:58:33 PM
... you're that someone yelling "pour me another ale" at 10am then you drink it out of a wooden tankard.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Valiss on July 11, 2008, 01:02:32 PM
well played ginette   :D

...when you hear someone say "I dont drink anything stronger than bourbon before breakfast."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rosaline on July 12, 2008, 01:06:56 AM
...when you are up at 1am Saturday morning reading/posting here instead of asleep or out at a bar w/ your mundane friends
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bevin Faa on July 14, 2008, 10:31:31 AM
... it's become impossible to make a distiction between your "Ren friends" and your "mundane friends"
... all of your Ren friends finally just start moving in with eachother because it's not like you spend that much time with other people anyways, and you're tired of your roommates always wondering what you're doing on weekends/nights and what all that funny clothing is in your closet
... you WANT to take the Medieval and Renaissance music literature class because it will give you new ideas for songs to sing at faire
... the main negative about going abroad for a year is that you'll be missing a year of faire!
... your parents have come to terms with the idea that you might, one day, just drop out of school and become a "professional Rennie"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on July 14, 2008, 12:44:42 PM
Quote from: Bevin Faa on July 14, 2008, 10:31:31 AM

... your parents have come to terms with the idea that you might, one day, just drop out of school and become a "professional Rennie"


... your boss is waiting on your resignation so you can become a "professional Rennie"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on July 15, 2008, 02:05:14 PM
You're planning faire trips while you're at work... and getting more accomplished on them than you are on the work itself!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Valiss on July 15, 2008, 02:10:20 PM
You use your lunch break to seek out local shops for faire items.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CatAshtrophy on July 15, 2008, 02:14:18 PM
you hear the performers at a jazz concert mention Scotland and you hope they will incorporate bagpipes into the show somehow.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on July 15, 2008, 06:15:56 PM
...cannot wait to move in with your roomate for the first semester of college because, it seems, somehow by the chance of the Gods and good fortune, she's a Rennie too!! :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on July 15, 2008, 09:33:47 PM
You have a ren themed ringtone and your 2 year old is starting to sing along to it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on July 15, 2008, 10:44:52 PM
-all you have to do is look at your kids & say 'Cannon' & they immediately plug their ears. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on July 16, 2008, 06:49:42 AM
Yeah...I made Yo Ho Ho into a ringtone......but it didn't record loud enough for me to hear it inside my purse.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Baroness de Vale on July 20, 2008, 12:38:26 PM
- your 3 year old is singing the chorus of pub songs along with the CD
- your 6 year old is practicing juggling so she can do what she saw at faire
- teaching your 6 year old how to sew garb (and she's excited to learn)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on July 25, 2008, 01:23:22 AM
~when your family dosen't know what to give you for christmas or birthdays other than ren-related items

~when your mother brags about your sewing skills to friends and the only pics she has to show them are of you in your garb

~when your nephew brags to his friends that his aunt has better wepons than they do (and knows how to use them)

~when you're walking your nephew thru the dungen @ faire explaining each item and then you turn around and a bunch of 'danes   are listening to you thinking that you are the tour guide   (yes this has happened to me!)

~ when your sister describes your style as "old-time-me"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: groomporter on July 25, 2008, 08:45:45 AM
You always remember that the first thing in the morning you rinse out your mug before looking at what might be in it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: PurpleDragon on July 25, 2008, 12:45:59 PM
You're answer when someone says "You just drank a bug." is "Just more protein".
Steak is a finger food. (the rarer the better)
If it's served on a stick, you'll probably eat it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: fluffy tail on July 25, 2008, 02:29:00 PM
-Husband asks what you would like for your anniversary and you say a leather mug.

-You have a glow about you and they know it's because you're going to a faire.

-You got your sister thinking of becoming a rennie. She wants you to come up for a pirates fest to help with garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on July 25, 2008, 02:45:22 PM
A fly lands in your rum and instead of tossing out the bug, or the rum, you grab the bug up by his little wings and start shaking him screaming, "Cough it all up you little bugger!!! Give it back!!!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Taffy Saltwater on July 25, 2008, 03:12:33 PM
You think anything less than waist-length hair is short - on men and women.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sir Michael Geare on July 25, 2008, 11:48:19 PM
...you walk through a casino in garb and the employees ask you what time is your show.

...you are told by other tourist in a hotel that your garb looks better than the employees after telling them you don't work there.

...you are wearing your Courtier garb and are stopped by a waitress who says "Hey we match!".


All true events when attending Age of Chivalry in Las Vegas and staying at the Excalibur.  Hey seemed fitting the first couple years when income wasn't an issue.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kathleen MacFerno on July 30, 2008, 07:04:17 PM
-you are actually bummed that you don't have school on halloween because there is nothing you love more than wearing your garb to school and beating the pants off of all the store bought costumes!

-you know that fire has a very distinct sound and smell

-you posess a variety of random talents because you "picked it up at faire" and enjoy showing then off at oppertune moments in the real world

-every time you walk byt the outdoor fire pit at you favorite ski resort the smell of the fuel reminds you of your friend who is a fire master and you spend a few moments inhaling and reminiscing about faire

-on a pirate themed spirit day at school no one believes that you "just threw together" your pirate outfit because they are so impressed when it was really just random garb bits (i don't even play a pirate)

-you can make ANYTHING into a refrence to faire

-you made a sheep joke when discussing a friends last name of McLeod (saddly no one got it)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rahne on July 31, 2008, 09:55:08 AM
you would rather listen to the Cd's you just picked up at faire than anything else on the radio in your


your 4 year old knows the words to most of the songs on those Cd's and begs you to play that one again Mommy ( absolutely love health to the company and pounds on the car console at the appropriate spot)

you walk around work humming or singing faire songs, and none of your coworkers find it odd.


you gather up all of the broken gold chains you have in your jewelry box because you noticed that the jewelery store in town is buying gold.  You plan to sell it so you can put the money toward the sword you've been looking at the last 3 weeks at faire.

You have extra garb to lend your friends when you invite them to faire last minute.

Season passes to the faire are on your Christmas gift list for yourself and your spouse every year.

You buy your friends tickets to the faire for Christmas, and so that they don't have any excuse not to go you also make them garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Finger on August 02, 2008, 04:16:13 PM
...your weather.com default zip code is set for your home faire, not your real home.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: beeboy on September 10, 2008, 12:31:02 PM
every time you see sheep you think  of Scots

you literally live at faire :)

you see products at stores that you refuse to buy because your ren friends can make it for you

you make mead because your bored
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 10, 2008, 06:42:15 PM
People at work call you first every time their kid/niece/nephew/neighbor, etc. needs garb for a school/church/camp, etc. project.  Either to borrow said garb or for suggestions on how to put it together and/or make it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Nicolette on September 10, 2008, 06:53:53 PM
Your son brings a new friend over and you admonish them that they're not to play with any of the swords.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyTrinn on September 10, 2008, 09:05:11 PM
When coworkers ask you why you don't wear garb to work on Hallow e'en you tell them 2 things...

#1.) A financial institution IS NOT ready for *that* much cleavage.

#2.) I don't wear my garb so everyone else has a chance to win the costume contest  ;) (plus, I like to sit)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 11, 2008, 07:39:03 PM
You have sung your child to sleep with one of your favorite pub sing song...


You attend another fair and hear stories of how some one snuck  your son away from the babysitter just to get a rise out of her... No wonder the poor thing looked frazzled a few days when she dropped him off..
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BubbleWright on September 12, 2008, 06:10:43 AM
...in a Mundane situation that requires you to say "Thank You" , you say "Thank Thee". I did that to a cashier yesterday and, did I ever get a strange look!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Zaubon on September 12, 2008, 10:40:07 AM
You're not worried about a hurricane, because your car (van) is already stocked for camping at TRF..... ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Maeve McMayhem on September 12, 2008, 11:05:24 AM
..you use your bra to hold receipts/other similar items because you're accustomed to this during the faire (with a bodice)...and when you get undressed at night, taking your bra off is like New Years Eve..the receipts/other similar items fly like confetti... ;D


Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Apolonia on September 12, 2008, 03:34:26 PM
What Maeve said, with the addition of holding money in your bra and pulling it out to pay for that Orange Julius at the mall. (yes, I got some strange looks)

You go to your co-worker's desk to pay your water fee for the month and notice some interesting coins in the cashbox. She scoops them out and says she doesn't know what they are but they were in the tray when she took on the responsibility. As they fall into your hand with a jingling sound you think, "These would make a nice addition to my faire pouch!" (turned out to be Presidential dollar coins,  so I bought them from her at face value)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on September 13, 2008, 03:21:56 PM
You can't wear garb to a Halloween party anymore, because it isn't a "costume".
And you sure as heck can't buy one of those icky store-bought costumes for said party (Great, now what am I gonna do?).

You overhear a commercial for pain reliever in which the speaker recounts the source of his aches & pains, and instead of hearing "I got into cycling...", you hear, "I got into viking..."

/nearly spewed my mead!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFireKissed on September 13, 2008, 04:15:55 PM
When, the day after Ren Fair, One of your Co-Workers comes up to you and goes on and on about how they didn't see you, and when you show them a picture of yourself in garb, they realise that they were literally following you around all day!  But it couldn't have been you, "you were so. . . active?" (their actual responce, they went on to say that because at work I am somewhat quiet and keep to myself, and there I was a completely different person)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: PurpleDragon on September 16, 2008, 10:47:45 AM
As soon as the hurricane passes, you kick into camping mode and the only differance is that you are sleeping in your house and in your bed instead of a tent and camp bed with an air mattress. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Quiet One on September 16, 2008, 11:41:11 AM
Your daughter has to clean up the electrical cords in her dorm room.  And tells you, "I need to 'peace tie' all my extension cords."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: KeeperoftheBar on September 17, 2008, 06:54:58 AM
One of the first things you do after the hurricane passes is to get on this site and see if TRF was badly damaged.  It wasn't!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on September 17, 2008, 07:15:17 AM
Quote from: KeeperoftheBar on September 17, 2008, 06:54:58 AM
One of the first things you do after the hurricane passes is to get on this site and see if TRF was badly damaged.  It wasn't!


On that note...

You know you're a true Rennie when half your roof blows off due to Hurricane Ike, yet you're elated that TRF had minimal damage and will open on time.

::looks pointedly at Guinevere::
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on September 17, 2008, 05:16:46 PM
The only thing that worries you about the Hurricane that went through Ohio is if they will continue playing the chess match or not.... ;)

(they did - it was awesome!!!!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 17, 2008, 06:16:51 PM
You have already braced your self on what your toddler is gonna learn next year, and have gotten told what some of the Rouges are gonna teach him.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 07:47:44 AM
Quote from: CaraGreenleaf on September 17, 2008, 05:16:46 PM
The only thing that worries you about the Hurricane that went through Ohio is if they will continue playing the chess match or not.... ;)

(they did - it was awesome!!!!)

It wasn't a hurricane at that point. Probably barely a tropical storm. And if you were outside doing human chess through that, then you're a bunch of idiots.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Nicolette on September 18, 2008, 08:47:35 AM
Actually, it still registered at hurricane force sustained winds, according to the news.  Category 1, but strong nonetheless.  They were wise to close the Faire early.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on September 18, 2008, 10:12:32 AM
Aye, they did close early, wisely, but man was it fun to watch Erin attempt to sword-fight in her Queen's garb!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 18, 2008, 11:19:17 AM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 07:47:44 AM

And if you were outside doing human chess through that, then you're a bunch of idiots.


Who said that Rennies were smart..... I mean come on the show must go on
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on September 18, 2008, 11:19:17 AM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 07:47:44 AM

And if you were outside doing human chess through that, then you're a bunch of idiots.


Who said that Rennies were smart..... I mean come on the show must go on

Not at the risk of extreme personal injury.

Had it been me on the safety committe, I'd have had the faire shut down that day.

Safety is always a number one priority.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on September 18, 2008, 04:45:06 PM
You're a true rennie if you say, "I'm going to miss this when the power comes back on" - referring to the oill lamps, candles and tealight lanterns currently lighting your apartment at night.

And if you can put your contact lenses in by just the light of two candle sconces.  (My colleagues thought it amazing that I've been wearing them since the storm.  Lights, we don't need no stinkin' lights!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on September 19, 2008, 05:21:19 PM
I have hard contacts, I don't need no stinkin' candles!

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: winterland on September 20, 2008, 12:17:33 AM
You keep track of the calandar by how many weekends are left of the faire. Only 2 here at MNRF.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on September 20, 2008, 07:28:56 AM
You're more worried about your wings getting ruined in the hurricane than your clothes....
When your hubby packs his drum in the truck for evacuation...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 20, 2008, 08:22:37 AM
When you give your church your entire faire season dates 6 months in advance, so they can schedule for you not to work on the altar the Sundays you will be at faire, including the out of state ones, not just your local faires.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on September 21, 2008, 03:31:04 PM
When a few weeks before the faire, you start dreaming about making reconnaissance and dry runs.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on September 21, 2008, 06:58:24 PM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on September 18, 2008, 11:19:17 AM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 07:47:44 AM

And if you were outside doing human chess through that, then you're a bunch of idiots.


Who said that Rennies were smart..... I mean come on the show must go on

Not at the risk of extreme personal injury.

Had it been me on the safety committe, I'd have had the faire shut down that day.

Safety is always a number one priority.

For your information, the faire was closed shortly after the match was finished. The committee stepped in and said that it had reached unsafe levels and the Ohio Renaissance Festival (for the first time in nearly 10 years) refunded tickets.

We were safe. And more than that, we were enjoying the weather, in true Rennie fashion. The flying hoop skirts were hilarious, and entertaining. All for the good of the show, right?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nailin on September 21, 2008, 10:14:34 PM
... You get a gentleman to lace your bodice and tell him to pull harder

....Your day starts with tailgate and ends with pub sing

....You have woken up with snow/ice on the top of your tent

....you volunteer to cheer jousts to stay warm

....you ask a gentleman to "borrow" his cloak

....you enoy being "kidnapped" and take it very seriously

....your garb is the most expensive clothing you own
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on September 21, 2008, 11:13:24 PM
Quote from: CaraGreenleaf on September 21, 2008, 06:58:24 PM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on September 18, 2008, 11:19:17 AM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on September 18, 2008, 07:47:44 AM

And if you were outside doing human chess through that, then you're a bunch of idiots.


Who said that Rennies were smart..... I mean come on the show must go on

Not at the risk of extreme personal injury.

Had it been me on the safety committe, I'd have had the faire shut down that day.

Safety is always a number one priority.

For your information, the faire was closed shortly after the match was finished. The committee stepped in and said that it had reached unsafe levels and the Ohio Renaissance Festival (for the first time in nearly 10 years) refunded tickets.

We were safe. And more than that, we were enjoying the weather, in true Rennie fashion. The flying hoop skirts were hilarious, and entertaining. All for the good of the show, right?

The good of the show is one thing. The good of the patrons, who pay for the show by buying tickets, is something else.

So they refunded tickets. The fact of the matter is that with the show being shut down due to unsafe levels with the weather does not change the fact that the patrons now have to drive home in said "unsafe conditions."

Closing the faire that day would have eliminated the prospect of the patrons driving in those conditions.

Now let's return to the thread topic and stop derailing.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on September 22, 2008, 12:48:05 AM
you read this thread to yourself "in accent"... not only that of your own character, but the accents of all the contributing characters!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on September 22, 2008, 05:19:37 PM
-you want your wedding to be at the faire, and will deal with not having some of your family members there just to have it at the faire

-you start planning your character and garb as soon as this faire season is over for next faire season

-you decide to wear your bodice/corset with regular clothes during off season just to get the feeling of the renaissance again

-one of the primary reasons to have children is so that the whole family can dress alike in renaissance garb
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on September 22, 2008, 05:42:05 PM
oh almost forgot

-you are a true rennie when you can read through this thread and relate to 98% of the things listed. and for the 2% you either know someone who applies to that 2% or plan on doing it yourself :)

-your license plate says Rennie
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on September 22, 2008, 07:53:47 PM
.........you are told to count off, you almost do it in French, you can't imagine why you would do thatm you barely know the language, and then you realize it is because Renfest is just around the corner and you shifting to that state of mind, of being from "over there", of being from "back there".
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on September 22, 2008, 10:20:30 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 22, 2008, 12:48:05 AM
you read this thread to yourself "in accent"... not only that of your own character, but the accents of all the contributing characters!!!

Ah-ha!  I knew I wasn't the only one!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on September 22, 2008, 10:22:48 PM
Quote from: anne of oaktower on September 22, 2008, 10:20:30 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 22, 2008, 12:48:05 AM
you read this thread to yourself "in accent"... not only that of your own character, but the accents of all the contributing characters!!!

Ah-ha!  I knew I wasn't the only one!


LOL... it's the only way all the different people in my head get to have a say in anything!!!   :-X
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyTrinn on September 22, 2008, 11:02:29 PM
...when you say 'scrapbooking' and the hubby thought you said 'rat pucking'....small difference there... :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on September 23, 2008, 12:51:05 AM
Quote from: LadyTrinn on September 22, 2008, 11:02:29 PM
...when you say 'scrapbooking' and the hubby thought you said 'rat pucking'....small difference there... :D

When you know what Rat pucking is... and yes, of course make the jokes that go along with it
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: GirlChris on September 23, 2008, 05:58:01 AM
You know you're a true rennie when, on Talk Like A Pirate Day, you add an hour commute (both ways!) between the town you live in and the town you work in, just so that after work you can go home and get dressed up in all your pirate gear to go to the bar for karaoke.

You also know you're a true rennie when you stay the night at a friend's house, so you have no problem walking through downtown wearing the pirate gear, sleeping in the pirate gear, wearing it to breakfast the next day and then on the return train trip home
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: irishfolker on September 23, 2008, 02:27:05 PM
...you tell people that you're getting married and they ask (even the mundane friends) if you're wearing a kilt. 

Of course the answer is yes.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: *Teach* on September 24, 2008, 08:04:24 AM
Quote from: LadyTrinn on September 22, 2008, 11:02:29 PM
...when you say 'scrapbooking' and the hubby thought you said 'rat pucking'....small difference there... :D
well... it sounded like that...
it really did...
and I was reading the forum at the time...
and they both end in "ing"...
and...
um...

*was there was rum involved?*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sindony on September 24, 2008, 07:52:59 PM
... the clerks at all the stores near your house think you're ill because you're NOT in garb.

... you look at a piece of fabric and know immediately what piece of garb it should be made into.

... a boy dating one of your daughters is more terrified when you pick up a sword than when you clean the shotgun in front of him.

... it gets around the work place that your family is related to Anne Boleyn (through her great-grandfather), and your VERY stuffy company president asks if you might be her reincarnation.

... your mother puts up pictures of you and your children on the family wall, and the only pics she has to put up there are of you and yours in garb.

... your plans for possible lottery winnings are to build your own castle and host your own faires, because there are just not enough faires.

... you refuse to watch any movie unless there are renn costumes to be seen in it.

... guests refuse to sit on your couch because of the halberd hanging on the wall over it.  Then they realize there is NO "safe" seat in the house because EVERY wall has swords or spears displayed on them.

... your mate just sits down and starts making chain maille items with no prior instruction.

... you spend slow times at work doing hand-embroidery on garb at your desk.

... your very Scottish mate REFUSES to wear a modern kilt and teaches himself to make his own great kilts.  And knows what wearing it "camp style" means.  And that the 'polite' answer to "What do you wear under your kilt?" is "Boots".  And knows I won't put the other answer here because "There be bairns aboot."  And his hair is longer than yours. (down to his waist, and if he cuts it, I won't speak to him until he grows back every centimeter!)

... you have a large SUV so you have space to give others a ride to faire.

... your kids' friends suddenly want to have sleepovers at YOUR house because they know you're going to faire and they would get to go too.

... a person with a thick English or Scottish accent comes into your office and you are the only one who can understand them perfectly while your co-workers just stand there confused.

... your wedding plans include a battle with real swords and cooking all the food for the reception yourselves, because there is no caterer who makes traditional Scottish food, and you ponder for hours on how to make a haggis more palatable.

... christmas, birthday and anniversary gifts consist only of swords or items with celtic knotwork or gaedhlig writing.

...you walk into a Circuit City immediately after faire (in Mary Queen of Scots garb) to pick up your daughter who works there, and you can't figure out why all business has come to a screeching halt and everyone in the store is staring at you. And it doesn't help that you say "Please fetch my daughter and inform her that the carriage awaits outside."

... you drown out the bass-thumping stereos from other cars in traffic with the skirl of bagpipe music.

... your boss knows if you ever resign, the reason will be to make garb full-time.



Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on September 24, 2008, 08:46:26 PM
your ONLY reason to learn how to sew is to make your own garb because after going to the ren fair for the first time, you refuse to be caught in mundane clothes or those horrid costumes from the costume shop

you show up to the halloween celebration at your job on your day off just o have your garb on and show it off

it delights you to walk into a store in garb and have people look at you

when people at fair ask to take your picture or video based on how well your garb is done

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 25, 2008, 06:32:34 AM
when your work hangs up pictures of coworkers together at one or another occasion, and all of a sudden, there's a picture of you wearing your Grace O'Malley pirate garb.  And when visitors ask about it, they say, "Oh, that's Renee our pirate."

P.S.  I work in a place with 270 employees, and I am the only pirate.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renfairewench on September 25, 2008, 07:23:58 AM
Quote from: Once Debauched on June 05, 2008, 03:23:26 PM
You find it easier just to throw your entire pouch into your purse than to empty it only to refill it next Saturday morning before faire.

Guilty!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renfairewench on September 25, 2008, 07:50:49 AM
- When you go to a faire in nobels and a little girl asks you if you are Cinderella and you curse Disney for using the colors of your garb!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/renfairewench/PA290146.jpg)

- Your friends build you a Viking Long Boat and "row" it into the reception for your wedding.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/renfairewench/vikingscrossingroad.jpg)

- Your non rennie faire going friends dress up for your Tudor wedding in Viking garb and you don't care because THEY just want to dress up!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/renfairewench/Pro%20Photographer%20Wedding%20%20Pics/KLI0624_1967a.jpg)

- You walk into Quick Check in full garb and are surprised when someone says "is there a renaissance faire somewhere?" and you forget that you are wearing your garb.

- You don't care that men stare at your cleavage.

- You work at faire because you love meeting danes and get excited dressing them up in their first garb purchase!

- You get upset when a dane DOESN'T ask to take your picture (and you're wearing new garb!)

- You work all faire season and have nothing to show for it because you've spent every dime you made on Garb, Lodging and Mead!

- You see curtains and automatically think "damn, that would make a nice bodice (jerkin/pants...etc)

- You have a closet JUST for garb and ren gear.

- When you dream, you are wearing garb.

- Your hat has more feathers and plums on it than a live bird.

- You don't tan as a rule, but have a bodice tan all year.

- Christmas gifts always include something you can use for the next faire.

- You look at clothing and accessories only to consider how you can use it at faire or incorporate it into new garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on September 26, 2008, 01:03:23 AM
~When every halloween you say "I'm not going to wear garb. I'm going to wear a real halloween costume." But you end up wearing wings for the 3rd year in a row and find a way to make it into garb for faire!

~When you're not talking about faire, you're talking about halloween!

~When your cleavage pics of faire on myspace get more comments than your 'dane pics.

~When you wear your garb in front of friends who have never seen you in garb before, 1/2 the male friends are drawn to your chest while the other half are trying not to look because they don't want to think of you like that!!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: *Teach* on September 26, 2008, 07:54:55 AM
When a renfriend calls out of the blue to see if we could all get together for dinner and asks where you want to go eat and the first thing you and the wife think of is an english styled pub... just to get a little faire fix in

*wonder if he'll be buying my rum tonight?*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Kilian on September 26, 2008, 04:20:49 PM
when said firned are called up to go to dinner, and your REALLY excited they picked an english pub for a meal! Think we can all meet outside for pictures and a parade?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 26, 2008, 04:35:58 PM
You look for jobs that are willing to give you 8 weekends off in the summer.....

People wonder why you have a stuffed badger riding shotgun when you travel by your self... (her name is fluffy and the looks i get are priceless!)



Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nailin on September 29, 2008, 02:16:18 AM
you work the new third shift 9 pm to 5:30 am to get weekends off 

you convince your big brother to drive 9 hours (with the final 3 in pouring pitch black rain through the app. mountains) because you wanted to close out Pittsburgh and wanted to see friends (i drove the first 5hrs before the rain came)

you call a friend 3 hours before a faire trip to fix your skirts

you have a favorite fabric store

you told your future employer that you couldn't work Labor Day Weekend & Monday because your clan was invading Maryland
you told same employer your couldn't work a weekend in November because your pet was getting pinned

you boarded a plane in full garb minus hoops

your co-workers want to know why your car is coated in red clay
you bribe co-workers to work your shift
you call out sick to work because your on cast and no one wanted your shift
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: William Blackheath on September 29, 2008, 05:11:14 PM
People you've taken to Faire as guests start going on their own.
(I've taken my brother and sister in law to Bristol and Michigan for four years and this year they started to go to MIRF on their own.  *Sniff* They grow up so fast!)

Said sister in law finds a tiny kitten in her garden and, rather than miss faire, puts it in a basket and takes it with her.
(MIRF this past weekend.)

Said brother, at the end of the final day, turns and asks, "So what do we do until faire starts again next summer?
(MIRF again, Sunday evening.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renfairewench on September 30, 2008, 11:09:46 AM
Quote from: William Blackheath on September 29, 2008, 05:11:14 PM
People you've taken to Faire as guests start going on their own.
(I've taken my brother and sister in law to Bristol and Michigan for four years and this year they started to go to MIRF on their own.  *Sniff* They grow up so fast!)

Said sister in law finds a tiny kitten in her garden and, rather than miss faire, puts it in a basket and takes it with her.
(MIRF this past weekend.)

Said brother, at the end of the final day, turns and asks, "So what do we do until faire starts again next summer?
(MIRF again, Sunday evening.)

You must be so proud!!!  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 30, 2008, 11:51:09 AM
You start to lecture your 1 year old that its not nice to hit people with a sword when they dont have one and end up laughing at your self! (so much for that lesson)

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on September 30, 2008, 07:14:39 PM
When you attend your first Faire in mundane clothes and the second day you break the bank buying your first set of garb!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on September 30, 2008, 08:16:56 PM
When your family has your memorial service at faire, at the pub and Three Pints Gone does the Moose Song as a special request just for you, because that is just the way you would have wanted it!  Huzzah Ray, you will be with us and at faire always!!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on September 30, 2008, 11:42:13 PM
...When you find out that 3 Pints Gone has song the Moose song and your upset that you missed it because you were getting ready for a shootout with some pirates and the french military at the time.

...When your friends always laugh when they call you and ask what your up to because when they get answers like the one above, they know your not kidding.

a few recent favorites:

Sorry, cant talk now, I'm:
...building a boat jutting out of a fence.
...choping blocks of wood to make a new roof for the wishing well.
... digging out the creek so that water will drain and the fairies wont be flooded out of the enchanted woods again. 
... busy cleaning a cannon.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 03, 2008, 07:05:24 PM
When you are the only people in your church pictorial directory who are dressed in garb.

Steve and I missed the appointment to have our picture taken for our church directory, and the organizers asked us to submit a picture for the book.  At which time we realized we don't have any pictures of us where we aren't wearing garb.  So we sent a picture of us taken at Bristol.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Danni on October 04, 2008, 12:48:04 AM
when your car is broken into, and you loose $2000 worth of materials you need to do your job, you are most upset to discover the thief has taken your brand new middle class costume and cape that you spent all off season making and only got to wear for one weekend. Yup, happened to me!

When wearing peasants is considered "dressing down"

(out hear we call patrons turkeys, which you need to know for this) you find yourself doing hand sign for turkey over your head when a drunk gets obnoxious in a mundane pub, and expect someone to know it's a cry for help.

When you call your faire dad (who is a mere four years older than you) "dad" even in the mundane.

You have ever told someone who asked you if there was a faire in town while you were dressed in garb in the mundane, "no, my religion requires me to dress this way."

You want to decapitate the prop master and costumer for The Tutors and have gotten all of your mundane friends to boycott the show!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Phelyp, Lord Maydestone on October 05, 2008, 12:47:52 PM
But Danni, the 'scenery' is breathtaking in The Tudors!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on October 07, 2008, 01:39:58 PM
You mean they ACT on the Tudors..... :o


Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on October 07, 2008, 03:08:37 PM
When you are So Horrified by the costuming of The Tudors that you and a bunch of your friends contact them and teach them So Much that there is actually a Showtime show made about behind the scenes of The Tudors and at the end of the show are a series of photos of your friends In Garb which They Created!!!

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on October 07, 2008, 11:19:25 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 03, 2008, 07:05:24 PM
When you are the only people in your church pictorial directory who are dressed in garb.

Steve and I missed the appointment to have our picture taken for our church directory, and the organizers asked us to submit a picture for the book.  At which time we realized we don't have any pictures of us where we aren't wearing garb.  So we sent a picture of us taken at Bristol.

Lady Renee, I just did that! Photos for the church directory were being taken during the run of MNRF, so I wasn't able to make it. Just a few days ago, I emailed a photo of myself in my garb, standing in front of my shop. It was the best and most recent photo I had. ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on October 08, 2008, 07:03:57 AM
...when your mother asks if you have any pictures of yourself not in garb because all you ever send her are pictures in garb, and you wonder why she needs mundane pictures (and you don't think you have any good ones NOT in garb).

(My Mom is actually really cool about faire.  She took me to my first one YEARS ago and even went to TRF once when she was visiting me in the fall.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on October 08, 2008, 07:58:05 AM
on the same note....
when your parents put together a family history and put pic. of each family in it...and all the pics of "your" family are in garb. ;D

...when your brother makes ren jewelry just for you, to match your garb, without you even asking!  He made me a gorgeous draped/tiered necklace 2 years ago that I wear with my faerie garb and he is now making me a jeweled belt.  I've also inspired him to make some necklaces that can also be headpieces.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amras Elfwine on October 08, 2008, 08:10:55 AM
When you go into a local Starbucks, and the barista looks as you as if she recognizes you, and she says "Hey, aren't you the guy with the squirrel?"

True story!...and, I tipped her big! Still do...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Element of Air on October 08, 2008, 02:57:31 PM
... when you start to get sick a week early from all the excitement for Opening Weekend of Fair.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on October 09, 2008, 03:26:15 PM
Quote from: Sindony on September 24, 2008, 07:52:59 PM
... your wedding plans include a battle with real swords and cooking all the food for the reception yourselves, because there is no caterer who makes traditional Scottish food, and you ponder for hours on how to make a haggis more palatable.


Sage and Chervil, my dear, Sage and Chervil


....you actually know how to make haggis more tasty....

....you get a job in a fabric store that pays only minimum wage so that you can keep an eye on the sales and the upholstery fabric you're making your next dress out of....

....on your one day off during the week, you go back into the fabric store and spend half your paycheck on the Butterick patterns that are finally on sale for $0.99....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nailin on October 10, 2008, 08:17:35 AM
....you fly to faires!

...you celebrate days like "Day of Wrong" and "Talk like a pirate"

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on October 12, 2008, 09:13:50 AM
Quote from: Amras Elfwine on October 08, 2008, 08:10:55 AM
When you go into a local Starbucks, and the barista looks as you as if she recognizes you, and she says "Hey, aren't you the guy with the squirrel?"

True story!...and, I tipped her big! Still do...


Cool story Amras!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on October 12, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
When you go to your daughters' marching band competition, and there's another band there whose drum majors are dressed as a Nobleman and Lady (she even had on a french hood and veil), and the color guard are dressed as wenches.  For the most part the  costumes look "faire good" - not too halloween costumey- and you're sitting there wondering if these kids are real rennies, or are they just doing this for the show?  At the end of the performance you give them a huzzah just for the costumes even though you didn't recognize the music they were playing. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CatAshtrophy on October 13, 2008, 05:23:25 PM
My high school marching band was full of rennies. So could be that they really are. Our band director was a rennie too and hooked many of us onto ren faires.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on October 13, 2008, 10:41:56 PM
You pack to go to Faire (TRF) for the weekend, and have to use a duffle bag and garment bag for the garb, but your mundane clothes/toiletries/etc. fit into half a carry-on bag.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on October 14, 2008, 04:34:35 PM
Why would you need 1/2 a carry-on bag for your non-ren clothes?  I'm female, so a t-shirt, deodorant and toothbrush, I'm ready to go.  Skirts are garb, boots are garb, bloomers (if needed) are garb.  T-shirt can be warn as a nightie or wear a spare chemise, washed in the morning and left to hang dry.  Bloomers can be washed at night and left to hang dry.  Same with socks and chemises.  Of course, chemises count as garb, so I just bring as many as I expect to wear.  If you're camping, throw in a bar of soap and travel size shampoo.

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: RicKim on October 16, 2008, 01:45:43 AM
When friends find that your favorites list on your PC has hundreds of Garb, Faire, and Weapons sites on it...


...and this forum is at the top of the list!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 19, 2008, 06:35:52 PM
When you are sitting at a concert (where the people were dressed up, not a rock concert) and seeing women in their dressy clothes and think "Ooohhh, that brocade jacket would make a beautiful forepart" and "that dress would make a nice bodice"  and so on.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on October 20, 2008, 02:43:55 AM
You have nightmares because you had to miss another weekend. (Dreampt I was there in very plain clothes, without a camera, trying to find the show of Lord Randolph, hoping no one I knew would see me too much out of costume, the RF was all out of place, spread out, etc...)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on October 20, 2008, 08:00:49 AM
You're going through 'Bed, Bath & Beyond' and you almost buy the embroidered translucent shower curtains to make some Elizabethan sleeves.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on October 22, 2008, 04:09:06 PM
... the most your new co-workers know about you after a month of work is "what she does on weekends is go to faire"...

... you spend your bday on RF cause you can't think of anything better than being on here with friends...

... the fabric store ladies call you by your faire name "Queen Elizabeth" and hold items for you knowing "you'd like it"...

... you tell a guy your talking to that if he wants to date, it will be during the week or AFTER faire season, and if he doesn't understand, you don't date him!!

BTW, ALL of these are true and recent!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on October 22, 2008, 04:33:51 PM
You see a Rennie and a Mundane outside the Faire and tell the mundane he dresses funny (Rennie is in Garb at the time)

You declare spaces a "Huzzah" free zone :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on October 22, 2008, 04:34:43 PM
Your realtor tells you that you could get your home inspection done on Saturday, but you schedule it for Monday so you don't have to miss faire.

You already know which closet in the house you're buying is going to be the garb closet.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on October 23, 2008, 08:05:55 AM
Var LOL!!!

When Ace and I moved into our new apartment, that was one of the stipulations- MUST HAVE A GARB CLOSET!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on October 23, 2008, 08:17:21 AM
Instead of undressing a beautiful woman with your eyes, you imagine her in Ren garb and THEN set about undressing her.

Not that I've ever done that...  ::) :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on October 23, 2008, 09:43:39 AM
When u meet a new guy, you try to guess what "persona" he'd look best in at fair... my sister and I play this game ALL the time...  when we bring a new guy home we always go, "ooh, he's definetely an elf... or he'd make a great barbarian... or I could imagine him as a knight!!"... it's so fun!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on October 23, 2008, 04:07:10 PM
... you ship your costumes to your destination when you fly, because its cheaper that way.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: E.Minion on October 24, 2008, 10:57:48 AM
you know you're a rennie when... the only way your seamstress friend will let you pay for the garb she sews you is with fabric that makes her go..   :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on October 24, 2008, 09:01:29 PM
don't know if anyone said this one earlier

You think you look better in garb than in mundane clothes :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Joyce "Delfinia DuSwallow" Howard on October 25, 2008, 10:04:55 AM
You have a dream about your next faire. ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 27, 2008, 02:17:34 PM
when you're working on a church weekend for the diocese, and you've heard a really good speech, and while everyone else is clapping, you shout -- without thinking -- "Huzzah!" and 45 heads turn simultaneously towards you with a puzzled look in their eyes.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: RicKim on October 28, 2008, 09:16:20 AM
... you start taking a second look at music videos by Ronnie James Dio for garb and home decor ideas...


(now I'm giving away my age...)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on October 28, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
I know this one has been said many times before but it bears repeating - When your daughter brings home a Shakespearean research project and you exclaim with glee.  You have to remind yourself that this is HER project, not YOURS! 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigerlilly on October 29, 2008, 03:58:31 PM
Quote from: LADY JOYCE ANN on October 25, 2008, 10:04:55 AM
You have a dream about your next faire. ::)

You dream about faire, but you dream that you're there in mundanes instead of garb and wake up in a cold sweat.  Sorta like dreaming you're at work naked.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on October 29, 2008, 04:35:57 PM
I usually dream I'm there with something missing (like my boots or my tunic), and yes, it does induce that cold sweat.  I also find that the faire is usually a jumble of several that I've been to, even if I know in the dream that I'm going to, say, Scarby.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Athena on October 29, 2008, 09:18:19 PM
You try to find print scrubs for work with castles, fairies, knotwork, etc.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Queen Bonnie on October 30, 2008, 10:31:50 AM
 You know most of the people in the faire pictures Paul Posts- TX!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 30, 2008, 04:41:54 PM
You're sitting in the lunch room with "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" on tv, and you are the only one who can answer the year that Queen Elizabeth I died.

And nobody is surprised that you know.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on October 30, 2008, 08:43:03 PM
You start planning for favors for next season before this season is over with.

You also want to take up a new hobby just to make said favors.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cormac on October 31, 2008, 08:04:39 AM
Quote from: Phoenix on October 30, 2008, 08:43:03 PM
You start planning for favors for next season before this season is over with.

You also want to take up a new hobby just to make said favors.

Well I feel better now.  I have spent the past week looking at supplies to start casting pewter so I can make favors.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: E.Minion on October 31, 2008, 09:26:25 AM
When you realise you are drinking from a pewter tankard while reading this thread.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on October 31, 2008, 05:36:39 PM
When you lose your phone while wearing garb only to find it when your bodice starts to sing.(yup did that today)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 31, 2008, 09:30:21 PM
You come home from a week on business, and instead of relaxing, you rush an old cowboy hat to the shop in order to convert it to a tricorn, then spend the rest of the evening store-hopping for the embellishments, followed by a quick browse of Paul's pbase gallery and the forums for a fix!

*Sigh*...I've missed this place...!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Manage'n M'Crack on November 02, 2008, 10:00:38 PM
You can't understand why craigslist doesn't have a 'renaissance' section.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on November 03, 2008, 06:53:40 AM
You hit the Halloween store on Halloween to buy an animatronic Headless Bride because you saw one in a red and black dress instread of white and plan to turn her into Anne Boleyn.  (Now which issue of Renaissance Magazine had that Fench hood pattern?)

Your collection of nutcrackers includes Henry VIII, a Royal Guard, a Celtic warrior - and newly acquired - Jack Sparrow!  (Target, for those would like one.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on November 03, 2008, 08:16:34 AM
A post in another thread reminded me of this one.

You know you're a true Rennie when someone asks you where you got your chain mail
and you answer "In 100 foot rolls at home depot"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Greenman66669 on November 03, 2008, 09:19:59 AM
You're soooo proud of your 2 year old for getting their first "Faire buggers."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on November 03, 2008, 09:34:11 AM
...when the 'dance music' you've been listening to all day dates back to the 1500's {some a bit older, and some as modern as a piece from 1738  :o }
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ranna on November 04, 2008, 07:27:48 AM
You calculate out how many rows of chain/scales you have to do a day to make a full shirt come next opening day.

....I have a long way to go.....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: beeboy on November 04, 2008, 03:43:22 PM
ur most prized possessions are your heater and your hobotool
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 04, 2008, 07:17:54 PM
Quote from: Var Greyshadow on November 03, 2008, 06:53:40 AM
Your collection of nutcrackers includes Henry VIII, a Royal Guard, a Celtic warrior - and newly acquired - Jack Sparrow!  (Target, for those would like one.)

Hey, I have a nutcracker collection too! I have to limit myself to kilted ones though (and one USAF airman for milord), for the sake of space.  :D

Back on topic, you get steamed at people who can't distinguish beteween rennies and carnies. Grrr. Or bellydancers and strippers. Snarl! Or barbarians and cavemen... ok, that may be a fine line....

You watch "Beer for my Horses" on CMT, see a traveling troupe of performers that the 'dane world would call freaks, and think "Oh, they're not weird, just different".
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on November 05, 2008, 06:42:37 PM
When you buy an autographed Fight School t-shirt at faire and then realize too late that it's a size too small.   Your first thought is to lose weight, not for the health benefits, but so you'll be able to wear the t-shirt!   Sad huh? 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Raibeart OShea on November 07, 2008, 05:14:04 AM
You Know You're a True Rennie if...
...you wear your chainmaile to work...and nobody is surprised.  8)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on November 07, 2008, 08:45:09 AM
You feel you absolutely HAVE to have a pic of you in all your different outfits AT WORK so that everyone can see the "Real" you!  (just brought them in today)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 07, 2008, 07:50:20 PM
You can't wait to see the crocheted "viking helmet" beanie that a friend made for you, knowing that you're sooo gonna be rockin' that thing on Barbarian Invasion weekend! :D :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on November 10, 2008, 07:37:58 PM
...you sit thru 17 pages of You Know You're a True Rennie if...   ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: RicKim on November 11, 2008, 08:01:03 AM
You place new feastware on the top of your Christmas list, and your significant other knows exactly what you're talking about, and where to get it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 11, 2008, 08:02:15 AM
Quote from: Emma on November 10, 2008, 07:37:58 PM
...you sit thru 17 pages of You Know You're a True Rennie if...   ;)


...and you're taking notes :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on November 11, 2008, 10:52:25 AM
this is one of your favorite topics to read on the forum. You also find yourself nodding and going yep, I understand that perfectly :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 11, 2008, 05:43:15 PM
When you wear your pirate boots to work because the forecast called for rain, sleet, and some snow.  Then somebody who is a newer employee at work says "nice boots" and somebody else responds "They're Renee's pirate boots that she wears when she goes to Renaissance festivals."  And she says it so matter-of-factly that it's just a given that's what I wear.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Manage'n M'Crack on November 13, 2008, 02:07:51 PM
Quote from: metalcelt on November 11, 2008, 10:52:25 AM
this is one of your favorite topics to read on the forum. You also find yourself nodding and going yep, I understand that perfectly :)

yup!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Amy of York on November 13, 2008, 02:22:38 PM
  When your  friend   say's " Lets  go  clothes  shopping  meaning  mudane  clothes,  and  you start  talking about  gowns  and  bodices, and  corsets  !  "
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on November 13, 2008, 03:10:42 PM
When your 5 year old prefers to hear Tartanic, Gaelic Storm, or pirate music than the radio, and will ask to hear it!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elinor Hakebourne on November 13, 2008, 06:11:35 PM
If you end up spending at least ten minutes explaining yourself after inquiring about a mundane's boots (and saying that you were interested in buying a pair to wear at faire) :D It was so normal to me to talk about attending faire in garb and character, that it felt odd to talk to someone who didn't understand :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on November 17, 2008, 11:56:31 AM
... You go hunting and use the the wool cloak you made for faire to keep warm.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on November 17, 2008, 03:32:52 PM
You use your faire boots all winter, in the ice and snow, because they're warmer and more waterproof than any commercial winter boots can ever hope to be.  For the same reason, you wear your faire cloak as your winter coat, since it's much warmer and more practical than every down-filled parka you've ever tried on, and when's the last time you saw a frozen sheep?!  p.s., I live in Minnesota.

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Raibeart OShea on November 17, 2008, 03:53:26 PM
..if you keep logging on to R/F.com at work...even when you KNOW the web traffic is being tracked...and you JUST DON'T CARE.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 17, 2008, 08:12:34 PM
When you take out your other pair of faire boots to wear to work (2 1/2 months after closing gate), and they are covered in Bristol dust, but you don't clean them off before wearing them, because, hey, the dust comes from FAIRE.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on November 17, 2008, 08:53:15 PM
Quote from: Raibeart OShea on November 17, 2008, 03:53:26 PM
..if you keep logging on to R/F.com at work...even when you KNOW the web traffic is being tracked...and you JUST DON'T CARE.


Guilty as charged  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on November 18, 2008, 01:24:02 AM
~when at work hunters come in to eat after a day of bow hunting and you talk to them the entire time about bows and arrows and targets, etc., theirfore gaining their respect and attention,  before you realize you have to explain that YOU don't hunt with your bow, you take it to faire. . .
but they leave you a good tip anyway!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on November 18, 2008, 07:04:19 AM
You take archery lessons so you can shoot in the tournament at faire (since it's been years since you shot much and you don't want to look completely awful).  You're the only one in the class NOT using a compound bow, and when they get you to try one, you can't even shoot it, being too used to traditional bows.

I only wish I'd already gotten my English longbow.  That would have really freaked them out.  I did the class with an old recurve I'd been given.  However, I did get to admire a father and son who used the range before our class with beautiful longbows - they were both excellent shots.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cormac on November 18, 2008, 08:07:06 AM
Since we are on the topic of archery....

You take the line at the local archery range and realize that everyone else has stopped shooting and is watching you.  Shortly after the questions start about what the bow is made of, the arrows, where you can buy the quiver, where is your release and sights, arrow shelf....ect.

The looks really start when you explain that the bow is all wood, same with the arrows shafts, you show them your gloved hand for the shelf, your other gloved hand for the relase, and explain stitched the leather quiver yourself.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elennare on November 18, 2008, 11:58:55 AM
Quote from: Var Greyshadow on November 18, 2008, 07:04:19 AM
You take archery lessons so you can shoot in the tournament at faire (since it's been years since you shot much and you don't want to look completely awful).  You're the only one in the class NOT using a compound bow, and when they get you to try one, you can't even shoot it, being too used to traditional bows.

Sounds like the first time I shot. :)  The range had moden recurves with carved handles, arrow shelves, etc for us to use.  So, I went about learning how to shoot on one of those.  But I had also brought my Dad's longbow with me.  After shooting for awhile, the guy running the range strung the longbow for me, and I actually shot better with that then with the modern bow. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Thorn of Tribe Ravenor on November 18, 2008, 04:51:04 PM
~you call the winner of the joust a witch every time you see him, then just because you got into the habit at the faire, for the next three days you call every other person a witch...(got me in trouble with a teacher once...)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on November 19, 2008, 12:56:26 PM
"When you take out your other pair of faire boots to wear to work (2 1/2 months after closing gate), and they are covered in Bristol dust, but you don't clean them off before wearing them, because, hey, the dust comes from FAIRE."

SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, I finally got around to unpacking my basket from Stronghold, was putting away the pouches, belts, etc. and couldn't bear to completely wipe all the dust from the sides of my pouch. 

It's Faire-e-dust  ::)

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on November 19, 2008, 06:31:25 PM
Thats funny

My little boy dumped a glass of water on his backpack that I used as his bag at fair..... the water that ran off it was black.... bringing a little bit more of Larkspurshire home with me
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bugsy on November 19, 2008, 06:42:42 PM
..
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Codi Lyn on November 19, 2008, 07:52:30 PM
... When you pass a guy driving in his work van who has blonde hair a full scruff beard and long straight hair and you wonder how he'd look in viking gear. ^_^ I absolutely saw this man today. Mwaha...ha.

~ Codi
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on November 20, 2008, 12:39:06 PM
Quote from: Bugsey on November 19, 2008, 06:42:42 PM
You marry one of the knights?


Gods no! (Really long and personal story there)

did you?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bugsy on November 20, 2008, 12:49:36 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on November 20, 2008, 12:39:06 PM
Quote from: Bugsey on November 19, 2008, 06:42:42 PM



Gods no! (Really long and personal story there)

did you?



Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on November 20, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
Congrats!

I dated a squire once.. that was a bad idea..
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on November 20, 2008, 03:09:50 PM
Hey!  My wife and I met when I was squiring at the Ontario Faire!
Together for eleven years now, married for eight.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Ann of Draycott on November 20, 2008, 03:17:30 PM
Quote from: VIII on November 20, 2008, 03:09:50 PM
Hey!  My wife and I met when I was squiring at the Ontario Faire!
Together for eleven years now, married for eight.

Only in America could a squire become a King... ;)

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on November 21, 2008, 08:18:54 AM
.......you see major holidays as a way to have a long weekend at Faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on November 22, 2008, 05:20:38 AM
You're driving through the parking lot at the grocery store and don't even pause when you see the guy in the kilt....SERIOUSLY!!!

Where I live, it's rare, at best, to see a guy who is even worth imagining in garb, much less in kilt. I was driving through the grocery parking lot, looked out my passenger window and was somewhat shocked to see a gentleman in a blue plaid kilt with black leather sporran, black shirt, black leather jacket and Harley riding boots.  My only thought was, "Why is he wearing Harley boots with that....Sandlars would look much more period..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Capt Robertsgrave Thighbiter on November 23, 2008, 06:36:16 AM
When you take a pefectly good van and turn it into your ship ( and that way can write it off as a business expense)

(http://thebrigands.com/hms_hellion.jpg)

When your accountant hates you, because everything you own, practically, is a business write off ( the cannons were a stretch, though)

http://thebrigands.com (http://thebrigands.com)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnnMarie B on November 24, 2008, 08:47:53 AM
Oh no! I thought I was just the friend of a bunch of Rennies, but after reading this, I realize that I fit right in.  I think it must be contageous  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyDracolich on November 24, 2008, 09:56:03 AM
when you are walking through Bed Bath and Beyond and, as your friend is looking at some curtains for her sitting room you think, "Oh, that'd be the perfect fabric for some Noble's garb I was thinking about..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on November 24, 2008, 01:08:19 PM
..You have enough garb and accessories to outfit a friend (who's quite a bit taller than you) for a trip to faire with you.  In figuring out what you need to loan your friend, you realize you don't have enough mug straps and so slap one together in about 10 minutes.  (Now, you won't ever have to worry about forgetting your own.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Libby Stella on November 24, 2008, 03:43:50 PM
This site is your homepage...

You rather procrastinate on here rather than any other website (myspace, facebook etc)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on November 24, 2008, 05:21:02 PM
AnnMarie,

Resistance is Futile, you Will be Rensimilated  :D

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on November 24, 2008, 05:49:49 PM
Quote from: Libby Stella on November 24, 2008, 03:43:50 PM
This site is your homepage...

You rather procrastinate on here rather than any other website (myspace, facebook etc)

hehe...I resemble that last remark!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 24, 2008, 07:20:39 PM
Quote from: Emma on November 24, 2008, 05:49:49 PM
Quote from: Libby Stella on November 24, 2008, 03:43:50 PM
This site is your homepage...

You rather procrastinate on here rather than any other website (myspace, facebook etc)

hehe...I resemble that last remark!!

I refuse to join My Space, facebook, renspace or any of those, because I don't *want* to spend time on other sites beside this one.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia on November 24, 2008, 09:36:02 PM
Your idea of cough syrup is cinnamon loki.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Libby Stella on November 25, 2008, 01:22:53 PM
your music player of choice (itunes, windows media player, etc) is filled with 90% renaissance/Celtic music, and the other 10% is related to the renaissance somehow (flogging molly...)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dustin on November 25, 2008, 10:28:11 PM
Quote from: unilady on November 19, 2008, 12:56:26 PM
"When you take out your other pair of faire boots to wear to work (2 1/2 months after closing gate), and they are covered in Bristol dust, but you don't clean them off before wearing them, because, hey, the dust comes from FAIRE."

SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, I finally got around to unpacking my basket from Stronghold, was putting away the pouches, belts, etc. and couldn't bear to completely wipe all the dust from the sides of my pouch. 

It's Faire-e-dust  ::)

Dayna

My boots still have Stronghold mud on the toes...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DragonWing on November 26, 2008, 09:35:40 AM
 :D You know your a Rennie when you see everyday clothing and visualize it as Ren Faire garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on November 26, 2008, 10:27:03 AM
You call it garb and not costumes (I got yelled at for a slip the other day)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on November 26, 2008, 12:19:48 PM
if your son sees an angel decoration and thinks it's a snow faerie...
Yep, that's my boy!! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Raibeart OShea on November 27, 2008, 04:51:38 AM
if your son says that the Wii is for pansies, and all he wants for Christmas is chainmaile, a new sword and some pirate boots.

...that's my boy.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: robert of armstrong on November 27, 2008, 07:51:39 AM
You select your Annual Leave (HOLIDAYS) for you mundane life's job based solely on what RenFests you hope to visit in the upcoming year.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 27, 2008, 08:04:36 AM
Quote from: robert of armstrong on November 27, 2008, 07:51:39 AM
You select your Annual Leave (HOLIDAYS) for you mundane life's job based solely on what RenFests you hope to visit in the upcoming year.



Yes!  We do this!  I start assembling the list of faires for the next year right after our our last faire finishes in October.  As more info becomes available, they are added to the list, and when we are able to apply for time off (3 months in advance), I have the list at my desk at work ready to shoot the email.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 27, 2008, 09:19:43 AM
You're neck-deep in Thanksgiving Day cooking, and still have to make time to check the forums! (And you laugh because it wouldn't be true if you weren't reading this right now :D )
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on November 27, 2008, 03:45:47 PM
You get invited to a wedding and realise that all of your dress cloths are Fair cloths... Yup that was last night for me!


And my turkey is cooking nicely.. Good thing the computer is in the kitchen
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BagPipeBabe on November 28, 2008, 12:05:48 PM
When your boyfriend is trying to get you to start playing WOW (because he plays a lot :-\) and you don't want to because it would take away time from the forum.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on November 29, 2008, 09:45:44 PM
When you are helping your mom pick out furniture...and you only pick the older looking stuff you'd imagine in a castle!! lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on November 30, 2008, 12:19:55 AM
Quote from: Emma on November 29, 2008, 09:45:44 PM
When you are helping your mom pick out furniture...and you only pick the older looking stuff you'd imagine in a castle!! lol



have you seen my bedroom?  people ask do I live in an antique store.  Which I do, but nothing is for sell! lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 30, 2008, 08:11:58 AM
When you've just had surgery and are on heavy duty pain medication, so the doctor tells you not to do stairs for 24 hours.

The first thing you do when you get home is go downstairs, turn on the computer, and read the forum.  And go up and down the stairs to do it 3 more times just the first day.

My bad.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 30, 2008, 11:31:24 PM
You've ever tailgated a rickshaw to get through a crowd.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on November 30, 2008, 11:45:05 PM
...you never washed your favorite blanket after faire because you can smell the campfire on it. And sad when the smell has faded away completely so you can't snuggle up to it and remember those same smells and the gypsy bells from faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: claymore on December 01, 2008, 06:48:21 AM
When you look at your Christmas decorations and decide that its time for a medieval tree this year. Of course I had to cut down a real tree for this. Tartan,knights,faires and all the good stuff too.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on December 01, 2008, 07:31:42 PM
You select your Annual Leave (HOLIDAYS) for you mundane life's job based solely on what RenFests you hope to visit in the upcoming year.

Already done and the requests have been put in.  Of  course, there's still the chance of one or two other faires if things work out, but I'm planned a year in advance, AND I've booked the hotels already!

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on December 02, 2008, 09:07:07 AM
You know you are a true Rennie when 'Danes come up to you in the parking lot to ask for a safety pin.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: lilaney on December 02, 2008, 03:18:15 PM
..there is a picture of you in your home/office/vehicle dressed in various forms of garb smiling and hugging a friend/family member.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on December 02, 2008, 07:06:08 PM
Quote from: lilaney on December 02, 2008, 03:18:15 PM
..there is a picture of you in your home/office/vehicle dressed in various forms of garb smiling and hugging a friend/family member.


LOL!  We had a friend take candid shots of us at faire this season...ordered a couple of large ones for the wall and smaller ones to give to family and friends  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: lilaney on December 03, 2008, 08:05:34 AM
My Faire pics are the nicest looking pics I have. My mundane shots always look strained.
You know your a true Rennie when.. You can identify Scots by their kilt colors. (I would say plaid or tartan, but, I always get them mixed up)

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on December 03, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
That is true, I had a lot of people see my kilt and ask if it was the McCleod Dress formal. There were a few mundanes that were on their cell phones saying "there's a dude here in a black and gold kilt!

That made me laugh :)

Pittsburgh's sports team colors are black and gold. I was at the Pittsburgh Faire
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Athena on December 03, 2008, 08:55:01 PM
You see a Fraternal Order of Police (AKA FOP) sticker on a car and immediately think of a pale skinned, painted dandy in all his pastel glory, not the organization.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Ellie on December 04, 2008, 07:07:34 AM
 1.You pick out an angel for the office Christmas tree because her dress looks like garb.

2. You try to find a way to wear some of your garb to Company Christmas party.  :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnnMarie B on December 04, 2008, 02:40:58 PM
You are teaching your son to read, and you make his vocabulary lists and stories about the Pirate-Ninja war.  It's the only thing that really peaks his interest.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on December 05, 2008, 03:24:40 PM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on December 04, 2008, 02:40:58 PM
You are teaching your son to read, and you make his vocabulary lists and stories about the Pirate-Ninja war.  It's the only thing that really peaks his interest.

Huzzah to Master Hayden for learning about the epic Pirate vs. Ninja battles. And, huzzah to the Pirate/Ninja alliance to bring down the English!!!!


HUZZAH!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on December 07, 2008, 11:07:40 PM
This is another section of the forum (Under the Pittsburgh Ren Faire section)

When asked what wrens eat you reply

Seeds on a stick!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CatAshtrophy on December 10, 2008, 12:22:18 AM
You go to the doctor with a bad, bad cough listening to the Rogues and decide that when you hum, you sound just like a bagpipe and blend right in.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Libby Stella on December 10, 2008, 09:26:08 AM
you go to the lego store in downtown disney and see if there is a lego knight man... there is and you buy it
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on December 14, 2008, 05:26:59 PM
You see your fair friends out of their garb and you cant place where you know them from! ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on December 14, 2008, 06:50:09 PM
That has happened to me!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on December 14, 2008, 11:42:54 PM
You fall in love with a set of toys...because they remind you of faire!!

*I went shopping at Toys R Us recently...found this line of toys... (http://www.kitestailstoys.com/images/D/d-20033-3552.gif)
http://www.kitestailstoys.com/home.php?cat=705 (http://www.kitestailstoys.com/home.php?cat=705)
I stood there daydreaming about faire for about 15 minutes!! Then I found the elf line...(http://www.kitestailstoys.com/images/D/big-110.jpg) http://www.kitestailstoys.com/home.php?cat=840 (http://www.kitestailstoys.com/home.php?cat=840) I want ALL those!! lol
They also had a castle and accessories like this... (http://www.kitestailstoys.com/images/D/d-18566-2120.jpeg)Make me want marshmallows!
And I want one of these in life size...(http://www.kitestailstoys.com/images/D/d-18567-2122.jpeg)


Then today I went to AC Moore and Michaels...and they both have figurines like these. Now, I've always loved knights and elves and anything mystical...so how did I never notice these before???
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on December 15, 2008, 07:04:06 AM
Quote from: Athena on December 03, 2008, 08:55:01 PM
You see a Fraternal Order of Police (AKA FOP) sticker on a car and immediately think of a pale skinned, painted dandy in all his pastel glory, not the organization.

I did that last week!  =D  The non-Rennie friend that was with me was highly confused.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on December 15, 2008, 07:05:25 AM
Guilty!  I have quite a collection of Papo knights, fantasy and pirates and Schleich Elves!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on December 16, 2008, 12:28:13 AM
Quote from: claymore on December 01, 2008, 06:48:21 AM
When you look at your Christmas decorations and decide that its time for a medieval tree this year. Of course I had to cut down a real tree for this. Tartan,knights,faires and all the good stuff too.

when decorating the tree this year, my family pick out all the fairy and princess ornaments and handed them to me to put on the tree ( my little niece hands me a purple fairy with springy wings and tells me " here you go, I know it's your favorite!")
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on December 16, 2008, 12:36:44 AM
Your 7 y/o daughter calls all her dress up clothes "garb", and only wears the ones that actually look like garb, but still likes her actual garb best of all!!!

Oh, and wont let her friends who want to play dress up wear her garb, only the cheap poly blend store bought princess dresses, while she wears the gypsy dress she's using for her first season as entertainer at our home fair!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on December 21, 2008, 07:46:18 AM
When you see a reupholstered couch and inquire as to who did the work.   Why...?   Well, the fabric would make a great doublet,  mebbe even a frock coat.....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on December 21, 2008, 09:27:10 PM
when you stop at the Linens-N-Things 90% off "Closing Today" sale and go through the sample curtains, holding them up to see if there is enough to make bodices.

when you buy a sample curtain swag for the marvelous piece of trim, just right to add to some garb that you're constructing in your mind
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renfairephotog on December 21, 2008, 11:32:36 PM
Quote from: Escarlata on December 21, 2008, 09:27:10 PM
when you stop at the Linens-N-Things 90% off "Closing Today" sale and go through the sample curtains, holding them up to see if there is enough to make bodices.

when you buy a sample curtain swag for the marvelous piece of trim, just right to add to some garb that you're constructing in your mind

Some of those bright colored curtains will be wings this spring.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 22, 2008, 07:52:32 PM
I didn't read through all the pages, so if someone said this, please excuse.   ;D

When you look for a picture to send with your annual Christmas letter, and you can't find one picture where you and your husband are wearing regular clothes.  Every picture of the two of you that you own is while wearing garb at a faire.

So you pick one and send it!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Libby Stella on December 22, 2008, 09:29:43 PM
You try and access this website from your phone, suceed, and flip out becaue you can never get bored because now you have the site at your fingertips
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on December 22, 2008, 11:13:12 PM
I did this today I work as an independent contractor. I met up with a couple today to close their loan. When they said the terms of the loan were correct

I said

Huzzah!

They didn't even blink. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on December 24, 2008, 07:59:30 AM
............you wear your chain maille boot jingles to work 'because its Christmas'
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: lilaney on December 24, 2008, 10:15:56 AM
..along those same lines..
When you SO decorates your Christmas stocking with chaine maille.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: justsomeguytn on December 24, 2008, 03:11:05 PM
You have a digital frame ornament on your tree and it's filled with ren faire pictures.

You have a Twig ornament

(yep, I have both)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BagPipeBabe on December 25, 2008, 08:13:43 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on December 24, 2008, 07:59:30 AM
............you wear your chain maille boot jingles to work 'because its Christmas'
I did that too!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 25, 2008, 08:34:51 AM
You wake up at 8:27 a.m. on Christmas morning, and at 8:34 a.m. you go on the forum.

Merry Christmas, everyone!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on December 25, 2008, 09:36:55 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 25, 2008, 08:34:51 AM
You wake up at 8:27 a.m. on Christmas morning, and at 8:34 a.m. you go on the forum.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

For me it was 10:15 a.m., and on the forum by 10:34 a.m. {I had to start the coffee first  ;)}


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on December 25, 2008, 10:07:39 AM
Well, I managed to wait a little longer than others but, yep, I'm here, too! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Kilian on December 25, 2008, 10:09:11 AM
Wow...i'm not even one of the first three. LOL
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on December 27, 2008, 10:30:42 PM
... guns and nargles are part of your Christmas traditions.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on December 29, 2008, 10:07:08 AM
Quote from: Captain Kilian on December 25, 2008, 10:09:11 AM
Wow...i'm not even one of the first three. LOL
.............and swords
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on December 29, 2008, 10:55:31 PM
When you ask your 8YO daughter what CDs she wants on her new "Barbie Girl" MP3 player, she includes the Corsairs Live and Queen Anne's Lace.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Queen_of_Navarre on December 29, 2008, 11:15:14 PM
You give your husband ( yes yet another ) sword that he wanted and he gives you a Gryffin puppet that matches you fantasy garb... Wow hooo
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pinn on December 30, 2008, 06:51:56 AM
you ask for jewelry that you can wear with your garb
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hibernian on December 30, 2008, 07:00:01 AM
three out of four members of the family have personal swords.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyShadow on December 30, 2008, 07:12:32 AM
For Christmas no one asks you want you want for Christmas.  But all your gifts are faire related, i.e. patterns, fabric, jewelry, etc.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: heavy_hammer on December 30, 2008, 09:20:10 PM
you've asked a convenience store clerk if you can use the privy.
                            or
friends and family know not to invite you to anything that costs money for two months before OR AFTER faire.
                            or
when on an "actual" camping trip, your kids want to know where the gypsies and pirates are.
                            or
the owner of the saddle shop doesn't even ask.... he just sells you the leather

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Friar Rohn the Chronicler on December 30, 2008, 10:24:55 PM
When you're Rennie Christmas presents cannot be mistaken for a Playstation 3.......

(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1751/crossbow001il5zx0.th.jpg) (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=crossbow001il5zx0.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: glasslassie on January 02, 2009, 06:01:38 PM
You fool a linguist with your Faire accent...

Happened at Pennsic this year... I kid you not.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 02, 2009, 06:35:03 PM
hehe I had a Brit ask me where I was from.. she just about keeled over when I dropped my accent!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BubbleWright on January 03, 2009, 05:04:20 AM
...you go online January 1st to check Faire dates and other Ren events, then scribe them in your monthly planner book
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cpt. Black Shadow on January 04, 2009, 01:49:29 PM
when your garb is you're everyday clothes
or if you hear an accent no matter what accent it is you fall into you're faire accent
or when you meet someone you say m'lady or m'lord.
if anyone said any of these i'm sorry I didn't read all the pages.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kahlan Rose on January 04, 2009, 02:26:46 PM
You would sleep in your tiny Nissan Sentra for a night in August in order to get your last day in at faire.

You would take the long way home to get to faire making your travel time 6 hours rather than 4.

You take your only days off in the summer to dedicate them to faire.

You decided to make this a faire summer rather than see your fiance who lives 8 hours away during the summer.

You research songs and others things you can use at faire all year round.

Your faire clothes are way too normal to use on Halloween or any kind of costume party
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on January 04, 2009, 05:27:40 PM
Quote from: Kahlan Rose on January 04, 2009, 02:26:46 PM
You take your only days off in the summer to dedicate them to faire.

Guilty!  Have done this the past two years with our vacations, and so have visited MNRF, BARF, and TNRF, in addition to the local faires held on Sunday that are within a day's driving distance..
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kahlan Rose on January 04, 2009, 05:59:44 PM
Also i've taken days off of work where I make a good living to work at faire for a much smaller amount. And I'm a college student so I'm therefore pretty poor. But what can I say I love faire
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on January 05, 2009, 01:23:39 PM
On January 1, you mark out all the days you will need off from work so you can attend faires, which leaves you with the number of days you can be sick without losing pay, and don't care if the second number is negative  ;D

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amira on January 15, 2009, 12:36:36 PM
Quote from: unilady on January 05, 2009, 01:23:39 PM
On January 1, you mark out all the days you will need off from work so you can attend faires, which leaves you with the number of days you can be sick without losing pay, and don't care if the second number is negative  ;D

Dayna

Guilty Of That! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: wyckdblyss on January 16, 2009, 08:34:52 AM
You go into labor (not realizing that is what it is) at camp, opening weekend of TRF, and put off going to the hospital hoping you can still make it into the festival. Then spend your first night in the hospital trying to scheme how to get to TRF for one of the other weekends of the season.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 16, 2009, 01:06:37 PM
You take you 2 week old to fair! and he sleeps through bagpipes......

thats my little boy!

though now he dances like a mad man when he hears fair music!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on January 16, 2009, 08:02:32 PM
You purposely go out of your way at work to use the bathroom in the basement, because there is a drainpipe in the floor, and water draining into it from somewhere in the building sounds like faint notes from a hammered dulcimer, and it reminds you of faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on January 23, 2009, 12:38:07 PM
Your first faire isn't for four months, yet here you are with a stack of CDs brushing up on your gaelic pronounciation and running your entire songbook just to refresh your memory.  Gee, I wonder why I'm smiling today  :o

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: washmcrack on January 24, 2009, 06:38:20 PM
...own more garb than mundanes

...you buy ramien noodles for 3 months just to afford faire season

...you watch crappy SciFi movies muted just for ideas on garb
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sindony on January 25, 2009, 08:50:45 AM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 25, 2008, 03:12:33 PM
You think anything less than waist-length hair is short - on men and women.

And one of the reasons you picked your mate is because he HAS waist-length hair and looks perfect in ren garb, and you get to make all his garb for him--and he loves wearing it, whether at faire or the grocery store!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 25, 2009, 05:14:58 PM
i have to share this with you guys!

My nephew came over to play, he was running around with a boffer sword yelling about freeing my little one. I look over at my sister and ask if her hubby has been watching Braveheart, because my nephew was yelling about freeing. And bless my little nephew he puts his hands on his hips and holds the sword in the other hand gets this serious look on his face and says ' I AM NOT A BRAINFART' I just about died!

mind hes 3 so he thought he said Braveheart
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kahlan Rose on January 25, 2009, 07:17:48 PM
you turn down a job because training is during the last three seasons of faire...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bugsy on January 25, 2009, 07:37:10 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on January 25, 2009, 05:14:58 PM
i have to share this with you guys!

My nephew came over to play, he was running around with a boffer sword yelling about freeing my little one. I look over at my sister and ask if her hubby has been watching Braveheart, because my nephew was yelling about freeing. And bless my little nephew he puts his hands on his hips and holds the sword in the other hand gets this serious look on his face and says ' I AM NOT A BRAINFART' I just about died!

mind hes 3 so he thought he said Braveheart

That's hilarious!  3 is a fun age.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renniemommy on January 25, 2009, 08:13:04 PM
...You file your taxes as "professional hairbraider"
and your spouse as "independent contractor" because "King of Fae" isn't on the list of options.

...Your kids think site is more fun "when the patrons aren't there"

...you ask your son who he played with all day and he says "some patron kid"

..your daughter comes to you in tears because some OTHER girl says SHE is the princess of faeries. When everybody knows MY daddy is the king of fae, and that makes ME the princess!

...you tell time by shows not months

...your kids know the difference between a soft show and a hard show

...I could go on all day!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: wyckdblyss on January 26, 2009, 08:31:58 AM
Your 3 mo old only calms down when you play/sing Iris and Rose songs...or Celtic Women...can't help it, the only songs I know the lyrics to...lol  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on January 26, 2009, 12:04:46 PM
You've just got the furniture into your new house.  There are boxes everywhere and you don't really know where anything is.  Except for your ren garb - that's in the garb closet neatly organized and has been since the beginning of the moving process.

(Lawrence and I chose to move ourselves, so it's taken this long to get everything out of the apartment and over to the house.  TRF had just ended when we closed, so garb was one of the first things I packed up.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on January 26, 2009, 03:58:54 PM
Quote from: washmcrack on January 24, 2009, 06:38:20 PM
...you watch crappy SciFi movies muted just for ideas on garb

That is SOOO me!!!  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on January 26, 2009, 07:57:16 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on January 26, 2009, 03:58:54 PM
Quote from: washmcrack on January 24, 2009, 06:38:20 PM
...you watch crappy SciFi movies muted just for ideas on garb

That is SOOO me!!!  :D

Or better yet, you watch them with surround sound, because no matter how bad they are, you still love them
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on January 27, 2009, 02:34:35 PM
You see Paolo Garbanzo's post and try to figure out how any of that pertains to Garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 27, 2009, 05:40:58 PM
You take your son to the doctor for a bad cut and they use the super glue stuff on it and you say that some friends have used the regualr super glue on cuts. The doctor asked how they got hurt and you reply oh they are renactors and they got whacked with swords...

ahh the look was priceless
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on January 28, 2009, 01:59:23 PM
......the people you work with look at you funny when you get calls from people named Fiacha and Kalida.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on January 28, 2009, 03:30:46 PM
...you spend all day on bookkeeping just so you'll know how much you can afford for monthly payments on the Catskill Mountain Boots that feel like walking on clouds.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renniemommy on January 28, 2009, 09:28:56 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on January 28, 2009, 01:59:23 PM
......the people you work with look at you funny when you get calls from people named Fiacha and Kalida.


when you explain to your mom that yes, Uncle Dog is a fine babysitter.
or that there is no reason to be concerned by friends named Havoc or Calamity.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigerlilly on January 28, 2009, 10:32:02 PM
Quote from: renniemommy on January 28, 2009, 09:28:56 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on January 28, 2009, 01:59:23 PM
......the people you work with look at you funny when you get calls from people named Fiacha and Kalida.


when you explain to your mom that yes, Uncle Dog is a fine babysitter.
or that there is no reason to be concerned by friends named Havoc or Calamity.

By the same token, when you have true and dear friends whose legal names you don't even know!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on January 28, 2009, 10:41:33 PM
Quote from: tigerlilly on January 28, 2009, 10:32:02 PM


By the same token, when you have true and dear friends whose legal names you don't even know!

It's that way in the Biker community too!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on January 28, 2009, 10:43:32 PM
Quote from: Tammy on January 28, 2009, 10:41:33 PM
Quote from: tigerlilly on January 28, 2009, 10:32:02 PM


By the same token, when you have true and dear friends whose legal names you don't even know!

It's that way in the Biker community too!!!


The similarities are interesting...names...clans/clubs....tartans/colors....Wenches/Wenches....Rum/Rum...Strong Ale and Bawdy Minstrels/ Strong Ale and Rock & Roll...

;D


(I don't ride but I have family who does and I am DEFINITELY a supporter!  :) )
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dustin on January 29, 2009, 01:14:47 AM
...you eat giant pickles while listening to faire music CD's because you're jonesin' for faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: MacLaren on January 29, 2009, 03:31:40 AM
When the CD player in your truck won't cough up the Rogues CD for some reason, and you're only mad that you can't take it inside to listen to it!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on January 29, 2009, 03:19:20 PM
When your fiance is being sent out on Emergency Duty to Kentucky to aid the victims of the latest ice storm and your first thought is, "I wonder if he'll be helping any of the RF family?"

*I was going to post in the Kentucky thread, but then I remembered no power means no internet.*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on February 01, 2009, 12:03:39 AM
When you go to the local fabric store with your two grandaughters (ages 5 and 8 years) and while looking through the pattern books, the 5 year old comes to the simplicity pattern for a kilt. Someone makes a remark about men wearing skirts and she proclaims proudly and loudly, "Grandpa wears a kilt!"  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renniemommy on February 01, 2009, 02:55:13 AM
When your 7 year old asks "can I have Spongebob Faire Pants?" and your seven year old shouts "that's not period, goofy" and everyone in Joann Fabrics looks at you with the crazy look. (I made the spongebob faire pants anyway ;p)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on February 01, 2009, 10:17:02 AM
Spongebob Faire Pants...that is AWESOME!!!!  I want some now!!!  Too AWESOME!!!!

It's fun to say too!!!  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Manwariel on February 01, 2009, 12:38:10 PM
You read "How Sleep the Brave" three times before faire to get your Scottish accent down.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on February 01, 2009, 03:28:39 PM
You're watching "Daddy Day Camp" with your kids, and when it gets to the part with the "stage" with the log benches, it reminds you all about the performer's stages at Faire!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Greenman66669 on February 03, 2009, 09:32:33 AM
If you think of ways to convince your 5 year old to ask grandma and grandpa for garb on his birthday.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on February 03, 2009, 12:54:43 PM
Quote from: Greenman66669 on February 03, 2009, 09:32:33 AM
If you think of ways to convince your 5 year old to ask grandma and grandpa for garb on his birthday.

My dad s a rennie in the making, he went to his first faire this last TRF season and LOVES it, and he is all for buying garb for birthdays and / or Christmas. Be it for me, the husband or the kid-0.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on February 03, 2009, 01:26:49 PM
You get the job at faire that you wanted, and are ECSTATIC, because now you HAVE to be there all 9 weekends, even though it costs you about $400 every time you go for gas, hotel and etc.  Thank Heaven my house is paid for!  ;D

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on February 03, 2009, 11:21:03 PM
     You go thru your 2 & 3 year old niece's costumes and play clothes to see what to wear to fair and the 2 year old wants to wear her witches costume from Halloween. When I tried to tell her that the fabric is Glittery and shear and witches back then didn't have dresses like that ( I'm explaining this to a 2 year old!!!)  she tells me that she'll wear it with wings and be a fairy!!!!!
That my girl!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury on February 04, 2009, 12:24:42 AM
You are a true Rennie if your parents go to a see a comedian and they leave quickly when a joke they tell includes the phrase,"Does you child collect swords and go to faire?" because they think they're being stalked . . . .

Yeah, it kind happened to me. But instead of leaving, they laughed hysterically because the joke ended with, "Your kid needs a LIFE."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rosaline on February 04, 2009, 10:08:22 AM
You know your a Rennie when your dane friends no longer ask you to go out on a weekend because they know you are either going to a faire or are preparing for one (making garb, saving all your extra money to go, etc ). 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on February 04, 2009, 04:40:44 PM
Your boss doesn't even blink when you request Friday and Monday off for 9 weeks in a row.  He simply approves it, and tells you to make sure to update your schedule so that when he plans the schedule for the upcoming projects he can make sure you're not overloaded.   :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: washmcrack on February 04, 2009, 11:35:01 PM
When your family doesnt even ask where you were when you missed ANY improtant events i.e. my sisters wedding 2 years ago because they know it's during faire season. And yes I'm still in the dog house for it
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Toadflinger on February 05, 2009, 04:58:05 PM
Your husband sees a fresh road killed fox and rushes home for a knife, so he can cut off its tail and cure it. (for our daughter to wear to faire with her other tails) Hmmmm...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on February 05, 2009, 05:50:05 PM
 you turn down comp tickets for one weekend because you already bought yours ... three months ahead of time.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dance_Dance on February 06, 2009, 11:57:12 PM
...you spend nearly all afternoon reading through all 26 pages of this thread and are looking forward to reading every post afterwards.

...you've ever sat on hay (or a cold, hard stone bench) for an hour to make sure you have a good seat for the last show of the day and ponder why your 'dane friends would waste time waiting in line for a ticket to their favorite show.

...you can successfully argue why faire performances are better than most concerts and plays.

...your favorite personal antidotes are from times that you've spent at the Faire. (Like the time I outwitted a seasoned salesgirl who was trying to make fun of my sister's fiance for wearing jeans with a garb shirt. ;D)

...in high school, when asked to write an essay on where you see yourself in five and ten years, your overall statement is, "With my own Faire store, co-owned by my significant other, traveling from one Faire to the next."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rosaline on February 07, 2009, 07:37:00 AM
Quote from: Escarlata on February 05, 2009, 05:50:05 PM
you turn down comp tickets for one weekend because you already bought yours ... three months ahead of time.
LOL I have also done that.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on February 07, 2009, 10:34:46 AM
Quote from: Lady Toadflinger on February 05, 2009, 04:58:05 PM
Your husband sees a fresh road killed fox and rushes home for a knife, so he can cut off its tail and cure it. (for our daughter to wear to faire with her other tails) Hmmmm...

I'v had that same impulse to skin a dead animal I find next to the road.  To date though, I've never complied, who knows how long its been there or what could be on it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on February 07, 2009, 10:39:30 AM
You might be a rennie if...

While sitting in class oneday you realize, Your bio teacher would look awsome in armor.  Doesn't have the movie "football jock in armor" type look, has a genuine "he belongs in armor" look!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on February 07, 2009, 05:35:52 PM
...Sir William Marcus posts a cleavage shot on the Funny Pictures/Interesting Images thread, and your eyes zoom in- on the TRF cast badge. And you know what year it was by the color. ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on February 08, 2009, 10:11:14 PM
Quote from: Dustin on November 25, 2008, 10:28:11 PM
Quote from: unilady on November 19, 2008, 12:56:26 PM
"When you take out your other pair of faire boots to wear to work (2 1/2 months after closing gate), and they are covered in Bristol dust, but you don't clean them off before wearing them, because, hey, the dust comes from FAIRE."

SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, I finally got around to unpacking my basket from Stronghold, was putting away the pouches, belts, etc. and couldn't bear to completely wipe all the dust from the sides of my pouch. 

It's Faire-e-dust  ::)

Dayna

My boots still have Stronghold mud on the toes...


My camera still has Scarborough mud on it from 2007...and I don't care. ;D

When all of your coworkers know that you are saving up for new garb.

You find out one of your co-workers works at fest and you're thrilled cause you have someone to talk to about fest.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: washmcrack on February 08, 2009, 11:55:47 PM
when most of your conversations start with "this one time at faire" or "last year at faire" or "remember that time in the campgrounds outside faire."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dance_Dance on February 09, 2009, 12:13:33 AM
Quote from: washmcrack on February 08, 2009, 11:55:47 PM
when most of your conversations start with "this one time at faire" or "last year at faire" or "remember that time in the campgrounds outside faire."

*raises hand*  Oh, that's totally me! :D If I ever did that too much, my 'dane friends would mimic that girl from American Pie, ("And, one time, at band camp...") to tell me I was getting annoying.

So I'd just leave off the "one time, at the faire..." part and let them figure out what I was talking about. ;D


You know you're a true Rennie if walking around in wool, in 100+ degree weather, for hours on end is your idea of a weekend well spent.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on February 09, 2009, 03:47:34 PM
You already have one Texas body hanging long cape, then you buy another in case something should happen to the first one, then you find a different style and so you buy that one 'cause it doesn't have a hood and is a "period correct" colour, then you buy another one because it's only hip length, and your latest personae couldn't afford a full-length one.

So much for saving up now that I don't have a mortgage payment anymore  ::)

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: lilaney on February 11, 2009, 03:39:32 PM
..when your coworker's know you can 'talk funny' (dialect) and demand that you use your
accent to talk to customer's, just so they can get a giggle.

(personally, don't truly care; just don't like having to explain that York, is not a candy. It truly is a towne and no, I am not from there; I just talk that way)

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sitara on February 12, 2009, 08:25:39 AM
Quote from: jcbanner on February 07, 2009, 10:34:46 AM
Quote from: Lady Toadflinger on February 05, 2009, 04:58:05 PM
Your husband sees a fresh road killed fox and rushes home for a knife, so he can cut off its tail and cure it. (for our daughter to wear to faire with her other tails) Hmmmm...

I'v had that same impulse to skin a dead animal I find next to the road.  To date though, I've never complied, who knows how long its been there or what could be on it.

My fiance takes skulls from various roadkill and puts them in a cage in the woods for bugs to clean before wrapping the eye sockets with fancy wire and sticking the heads on his armor.  He prefers raccoons and cats as they have cool looking sculls.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Greenman66669 on February 12, 2009, 09:16:45 AM
You take on an apprenticeship (leathersmithing) just so one day you can make whatever garb you want!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: NicoleBridget on February 13, 2009, 09:25:37 AM
You talk to customers through the speaker at the drive up window at the bank you work for in a British accent just for funsies.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on February 13, 2009, 10:41:48 AM
When hitting on guys, you sometimes use your fair accent just so they think you're cool and foreign... and so you can practice since fair is coming up in just 2 weeks!!!

You meet a guy and instantly start planning what you will dress him in for fair and also start dropping hints on how guys into fair are so awesome hoping he'll get the hint....  but knowing if he doesn't it won't ever work out, sigh!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on February 13, 2009, 01:55:29 PM
A similar story I met my now gf at Faire and she had never been to one before. She decided she liked it so much she ordered a dress from one of the vendors on the spot!

Ahhh true love :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on February 15, 2009, 07:07:18 PM
You're at the airport waiting for your flight and see those electric carts with their drivers saying, "Beep, beep" or "Watch out for the cart", and you start picturing driving around yelling, "Have a care!!" or "Make way for the cart!!" in your best faire accent.  It reminds you of doing equestrian guard duty at Scarby (escorting the knights back to the keep after parade - "Make way for the horses!!").
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Seryn on February 20, 2009, 12:59:54 PM
...When the thought of camping in weather so cold, four layers of clothing doesn't keep you warm enough; and using a dirty porta-privvy or a bucket; and eating soggy bread because someone accidentally left some of the food out overnight; and changing in a tent covered in icicles... is your idea of the best time possible, because it means you're at faire!



Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on February 20, 2009, 08:21:15 PM
you order a subscription to Renaissance Magazine & order your FoF Season Passes while watching 'The Tudors'
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sir Michael Geare on February 20, 2009, 11:38:03 PM
You know your a True Rennie when you work at faire and security doesn't ask for your faire ID and everyone knows you by name even if you can't/don't know theirs.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: pirategurl on February 24, 2009, 09:16:52 AM
When someone asks you what you got for Valentine's Day, you reply "new pliers" and wonder why they look like this >  ???

You think nothing of driving 6 hours to help paint the booth you will be working at that season without getting paid, but wont run to the bank (around the corner) for your regular boss because they dont pay you enough for that.

You laugh at the fact that people consume at least 2 pounds of dirt over a lifetime, because you've probably eaten that much in one faire season.

Your wedding gown was a white satin pirate dress, complete with white crushed velvet tricorn  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on February 24, 2009, 09:58:40 AM
Quote from: pirategurl on February 24, 2009, 09:16:52 AM

Your wedding gown was a white satin pirate dress, complete with white crushed velvet tricorn  ;)

Ok...you have to post pics of this one.  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sitara on February 24, 2009, 10:07:06 AM
...when you collect beer bottle caps to make armor out of just for fun.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on February 25, 2009, 12:47:54 PM
"you order a subscription to Renaissance Magazine & order your FoF Season Passes while watching 'The Tudors'"

I hope you remembered that Friends of Faire get a discount on their subscription!

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on February 25, 2009, 09:55:22 PM
Quote from: unilady on February 25, 2009, 12:47:54 PM
"you order a subscription to Renaissance Magazine & order your FoF Season Passes while watching 'The Tudors'"

I hope you remembered that Friends of Faire get a discount on their subscription!
Oh yeah!  Used the link that the Scarby folks emailed out...should be getting the first issue mid-March.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on February 28, 2009, 02:35:53 PM
You know you're a true rennie if
9/10ths of your friends list on Myspace is other rennies/faire performers.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on March 01, 2009, 05:23:20 PM
Also true of Facebook!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 04, 2009, 05:37:34 PM
when your 24 year old son tells you & your husband that he found a Jimmy Buffett Concert in the area on a Sunday in August and wouldn't it be cool if we all went together, which Sunday is a good day because the restaurant is closed.

While you are starting to shake your head, your husband responds, "Sunday in August?  No Way!  Sundays are faire days."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sir Morgan on March 04, 2009, 06:21:37 PM
When you have a scarb made for a sword just to ware it once so people will say. Is that the sword from that video game.

When ever you get in a group of scotts or irish you start to slur words like you've been drunk all day.

And for me, When you hate to ware a coat when the clock goes to your feet and has a hood, plus you can get a nice serving girl in there to boot.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on March 04, 2009, 07:35:55 PM
when you're walking past the bakery at the grocery store and your eyes do that weird seeing-letters-that-aren't-really-there thing, so instead of seeing the sign as "Garlic" bread, you see "Gaelic" bread and think, "Yes!  It's about time we get something good in here!" 

I was really, really disappointed that it wasn't Gaelic bread  :(
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dracconia on March 04, 2009, 08:22:44 PM
You pass up a promotion at work and a part in the school play because it means time away from faire...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dance_Dance on March 05, 2009, 02:07:00 AM
...your creative writing teacher writes a comment such as this on your prose:  "It's F-A-I-R, not F-A-I-R-E."  (Didn't even realize I was mispelling it the whole semester.  She tended not to nit-pick and focus more on finding our voices.  I guess it finally got to her, though. :D)

...you don't know latest number one hit by the most famous pop singer, but you do know all of the lyrics to the The Bilge Pumps songs.  (Or whoever's your favorite ren band.)

...you think up your "You Know You're a True Rennie If..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on March 05, 2009, 09:47:28 AM
Quote from: Dance_Dance on March 05, 2009, 02:07:00 AM
...your creative writing teacher writes a comment such as this on your prose:  "It's F-A-I-R, not F-A-I-R-E."  (Didn't even realize I was mispelling it the whole semester.  She tended not to nit-pick and focus more on finding our voices.  I guess it finally got to her, though. :D)

That happened to me in High school!  :o
I wrote a report on the Bristol Renaissance FAIRE.  She gave me a 99% because I "misspelled" faire.  I tried to explain that it was the NAME of the place (proper noun) but she wouldn't budge.  She made my mom mad!  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: SandrineDeLaTombe on March 05, 2009, 09:53:01 AM
Quote from: anne of oaktower on March 04, 2009, 07:35:55 PM
when you're walking past the bakery at the grocery store and your eyes do that weird seeing-letters-that-aren't-really-there thing, so instead of seeing the sign as "Garlic" bread, you see "Gaelic" bread and think, "Yes!  It's about time we get something good in here!" 

I was really, really disappointed that it wasn't Gaelic bread  :(

Gaelic bread, served by a saucy Irishman. Mmmm....

Sorry, got distracted. I'm sure mine's been mentioned in some way or another, but: when you spend $300 on new garb and accoutrements that you'll wear maybe 5 or 6 times a year, but flinch at having to spend $50 for a pair of shoes that will get a LOT more wear.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 05, 2009, 10:23:22 AM
Quote from: Dance_Dance on March 05, 2009, 02:07:00 AM
...your creative writing teacher writes a comment such as this on your prose:  "It's F-A-I-R, not F-A-I-R-E."  (Didn't even realize I was mispelling it the whole semester.  She tended not to nit-pick and focus more on finding our voices.  I guess it finally got to her, though. :D)

...you don't know latest number one hit by the most famous pop singer, but you do know all of the lyrics to the The Bilge Pumps songs.  (Or whoever's your favorite ren band.)

...you think up your "You Know You're a True Rennie If..."

Way back in the dark ages I got in trouble for something similar. I used UK spelling for Faire, Humour etc. My teacher told me that if I were going to use UK rules, it would need to be for everything.
So I did. She finally gave up.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on March 05, 2009, 01:43:12 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 05, 2009, 10:23:22 AM
Way back in the dark ages I got in trouble for something similar. I used UK spelling for Faire, Humour etc. My teacher told me that if I were going to use UK rules, it would need to be for everything.
So I did. She finally gave up.

A woman after my own heart!  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on March 06, 2009, 11:35:30 AM
Quote from: Dinobabe on March 05, 2009, 09:47:28 AM
Quote from: Dance_Dance on March 05, 2009, 02:07:00 AM
...your creative writing teacher writes a comment such as this on your prose:  "It's F-A-I-R, not F-A-I-R-E."  (Didn't even realize I was mispelling it the whole semester.  She tended not to nit-pick and focus more on finding our voices.  I guess it finally got to her, though. :D)

That happened to me in High school!  :o
I wrote a report on the Bristol Renaissance FAIRE.  She gave me a 99% because I "misspelled" faire.  I tried to explain that it was the NAME of the place (proper noun) but she wouldn't budge.  She made my mom mad!  ;D
Carry a brochure and stick it in her face!  "There!  Read THAT!" >:(
No, I would never do that. ;)

But I forgot my Faire ID when I went out for dinner,  When returning, we were stopped by security.  Everyone flashed their badges, and I flashed a brochure with my face on it. 8)

I went to the airport, but my Driver's License had expired, as well as my Passport, so I brought a Scarborough Faire Ye Olde News with my face on the front.  The lady at the desk said, "Yes, I know you, I'm a belly dancer there!"  I still had to go through the "Extra Precautions" line. :-\
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on March 06, 2009, 11:36:52 AM
You catch yourself doing to above things on WORK reports! :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on March 06, 2009, 05:36:20 PM
Co-workers who have known you under a year (but have gone through Talk Like a Pirate Day, Pirate Fest and Halloween) introduce you to your new manager as "A Pirate"...with no explanation.  Poor things, they haven't even SEEN me during "Regular" faire season!!! ;D   Try explaining that your right arm is sore from carting a full mug for 2 days straight, Five weekends in a row (it does empty, it just keeps refilling...before anyone gets sad)...and that is why your typing is a bit slower in late June/early July!  I should just claim carpal tunnel....

Oh...and they know to come to you for information on good rum.    :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jezzy MacPeaks on March 13, 2009, 08:38:50 PM
When your boss at your mundane job is trying to make out the "Vacation Schedule" and asks you, "So, what dates are your faires again?"

When a newly hired guy reports in on his first day of work and the Manager is explaining that his supervisor, whom he will meet later, is a Pirate and a Red-headed busty wench!  (*I'm now engaged to marry that newly hired guy! ...and, no, I'm no longer his supervisor!)  :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on March 14, 2009, 07:22:38 AM
When your son gets excited because his new toothbrush from the dentist has a dragon on it!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on March 14, 2009, 09:58:56 AM
When you go out to eat, your rennie radar goes off, because parked next to you is a car with a "Pennsic War Wagon"  bumper sticker.  You say to your family "that's either a rennie or an SCA-dian", and explain for the next 5 minutes the difference between the two. You wonder all evening who it is, and if it's someone you may know or have heard of.  It drives you crazy because you think you've seen that car before.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nailin on March 15, 2009, 02:14:58 AM
...it rained 5 out of 6 days and you spent the majority
of those 5 days in the beer tent laughing with friends/making new friends
and watching your brother teach people his song to sing on stage!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 16, 2009, 06:13:19 PM
when you're in England visiting your husband's sister and her husband and grown kids.  Her eldest son is getting married in Sept., and Jess (the bride to be), Marian (my sister in law), Rachel (Marian's daughter and a bridesmaid) and I are looking at bridal gowns on the Internet.  And you pick every dress that reminds you of garb, even though it's not a Renaissance wedding.

Of course, they think you're nuts.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elennare on March 17, 2009, 12:27:17 PM
When you're looking forward to St. Patrick's Day so you have an excuse to wear your cloak to work (the lining is green) without getting too many weird looks. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on March 17, 2009, 01:12:42 PM
When you have a thread like this that is 29 pages long and still going strong! :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dallan on March 17, 2009, 01:44:58 PM
Quote from: Elennare on March 17, 2009, 12:27:17 PM
When you're looking forward to St. Patrick's Day so you have an excuse to wear your cloak to work (the lining is green) without getting too many weird looks. :)

or your saffron kilt. Wore it twice this past weekend.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on March 17, 2009, 05:58:59 PM
When you wear your cloak to work Everyday and when people give you strange looks you stare right back at them!  After all, you're carrying a purse, a workbag and a chihuahua in a tote bag, it's snowing out, and Nothing is getting wet!

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on March 18, 2009, 05:12:55 AM
When you cant sleep, you pull up the forums on your phone and peruse the boards snuggled up warmly under the covers. life could only be more perfect if you were at faire...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jezzy MacPeaks on March 18, 2009, 04:16:46 PM
I second what eloquentXI said!  I've been spending far too much time on here lately, but I can't help myself!  :)

Oh, let me add one:
When you're taking a 13 hour trip to Oklahoma to help with and attend your son's wedding and ask, "Will there be time to go to Norman so I can attend the Medieval Faire?"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on March 18, 2009, 06:36:24 PM
How about if you're taking a 13 hour drive to Norman for the Medieval faire, and wonder if you'll have time to attend your son's wedding?   :D

After all, there are priorities you know :o

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Carl Heinz on March 18, 2009, 06:49:39 PM
You've been getting up at 6am or earlier on weekends during the run for the last thirty odd years to get ready.  You know most of the craftspeople by their first names.  But, you're still considered to be a newby by those who've been doing faire for even longer. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on March 19, 2009, 02:07:13 AM
The best part of your eighteenth birthday wasnt the concert you went to or the dinner you had with close mundane friends, but the Saturday spent at faire for it with your fairmily and having the King stop the entire parade to give you a hug and wish you happy birthday personally himself. (It was an awesome, thanks so much VIII!!!)                                                                What makes it even better and makes you the most excited is that your birthday this year falls on Pirates Invasion Saturday and you know there will be plenty of hell-raisin' to be had.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Whistler Fred on March 19, 2009, 09:58:08 PM
...your son comes home from school complaining that, in the movie version of "Romeo and Juliet" he saw there, the swordfighting was all wrong...

"They were using rapiers but swinging them like sabers!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on March 19, 2009, 11:13:38 PM
You consider the other Rennies from your home Faire to be like family
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: beeboy on March 20, 2009, 10:55:03 AM
your "family" extends all over the usa. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on March 20, 2009, 11:05:32 AM
Quote from: beeboy on March 20, 2009, 10:55:03 AM
your "family" extends all over the usa. 

And there are people in your fairemily that you haven't even met yet. That doesn't matter though, they're still family.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jezzy MacPeaks on March 20, 2009, 02:51:01 PM
*singing*  "We are fam-a-lee!...."
Can't stop the head from bobbin' on that tune.  *lol*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on March 20, 2009, 07:38:35 PM
You use this thread like a checklist.  ;D

You're planning a big move, and you end up choosing the city closest to most of your faire-mily.

You've ever inquired to the location of the "privy" in a completely 'dane establishment.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 20, 2009, 08:18:21 PM
You can't be outside for more than a few minutes before something reminds you of Faire...owls hooting during the day, doves calling in the evening, good sized tree branches that would make a perfect natural bow.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 21, 2009, 10:16:48 AM
....your google earth map of Europe is a solid mass of map pins marking castles.
;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on March 22, 2009, 11:04:24 PM
...you overhear someone say, "DING!" and you can help but laugh because you've heard the infamous story of Capt. SIN and his 'Ding' story.  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on March 23, 2009, 10:15:02 AM
Quote from: eloquentXI on March 22, 2009, 11:04:24 PM
...you overhear someone say, "DING!" and you can help but laugh because you've heard the infamous story of Capt. SIN and his 'Ding' story.  :D

Do tell, do tell! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Zaubon on March 23, 2009, 10:26:05 AM
Sorry, it's not allowed here.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on March 23, 2009, 01:51:30 PM
Quote from: Zaubon on March 23, 2009, 10:26:05 AM
Sorry, it's not allowed here.

:'(
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Kilian on March 23, 2009, 02:07:10 PM
*giggle* DING!

Best campfire story EVER!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on March 23, 2009, 04:29:27 PM
Quote from: Captain Kilian on March 23, 2009, 02:07:10 PM
*giggle* DING!

Best campfire story EVER!

You guys are CRUEL! :-X
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on March 23, 2009, 04:42:21 PM
You know you're a true rennie if you get given a photo frame as your employment anniversary gift and you can't decide which faire photos should go in it.  You never even think it will be anything but faire photos, but you have so many nice ones it's hard to choose.  (Darn frame only holds two 5 x 7s - it's not one of those cool digital ones.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on March 24, 2009, 05:46:25 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, we've bridged the gap...

From this past weekend:

You know you're a REDNECK RENNIE if, due to a distinct lack of space in the refrigerator and in lieu of an ice chest, you decide to put ice in your washing machine to keep the beer and soda cold.

::looks pointedly at a certain Empress::


(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/misstransam/Vampire%20Appr%20Night%20March%2021/IMG_1713RES.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on March 24, 2009, 06:47:41 AM
That. Is. Genius!  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on March 24, 2009, 06:55:50 AM
Oh fie!  Why didn't someone tell me that BEFORE we bought the front loader?!

Also works well as water storage during a hurricane.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigerlilly on March 24, 2009, 11:54:23 AM
This only proves that rennies are resourceful!  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: -:-Juju-:- on March 24, 2009, 12:14:54 PM
AHAHAHAHHAH!

I'm glad I managed to take those shots of the resourcefully-made 'cooler', then!

DS, do you remember who had that idea?

Craziness!

True Redneck Rennies, they are!
8)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on March 24, 2009, 04:24:51 PM
You can make a very nice shelter with enough tarps, ducktape and rope...


Or

Your motto is that if you cant duck it chuck it...

or

You get the stragest look from your brother in law when you ask him if he has cable ties to bone a bodice with... what it works better than the stuff from the store!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyShadow on March 24, 2009, 07:06:10 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on March 24, 2009, 04:24:51 PM
cable ties to bone a bodice with... what it works better than the stuff from the store!

You have caught my interest.  Please do tell more about which ones are used.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on March 25, 2009, 09:13:57 AM
Quote from: LadyShadow on March 24, 2009, 07:06:10 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on March 24, 2009, 04:24:51 PM
cable ties to bone a bodice with... what it works better than the stuff from the store!

You have caught my interest.  Please do tell more about which ones are used.

Check out this thread...  ;)
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=6107.0;all
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: midnightferret on March 25, 2009, 12:17:57 PM
You look at the above pic of the improvised beer cooler and think, "Aw, now why didn't I think of that?!"

You watch a movie in which the characters are standing unsheltered in a downpour and get all misty and fondly reminiscent of the fun you had at Faire despite (or because of) standing unsheltered in a downpour.
        also: You see people trying to get their car out of some mud and you think: "Good times, good times."

The only reason you wish you had more money (if $$ isn't really a priority in your life) is so you could go to Faire more often, buy a bigger car for Faire, buy a house to keep all your Faire stuff in, and buy more garb.

You're excited about your husband's company truck because it means you don't have to ride the last 30 mins to TRF with the beer under your feet.

Your idea of the best greeting by your friends is when they pull you out of the car window, climb all over you, screeching, and take your bra off, all in a matter of seconds. And you're not at all disturbed by what this could mean for you psychologically.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on March 25, 2009, 06:26:44 PM
You have to explain to your non fair going family members that yes its ok that you just got molested in public by the strange man dressed as a monk...

And yes Rennie greetings do have a tendancy to count as sexual harassment to the normal world!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFireKissed on March 25, 2009, 09:04:03 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on March 25, 2009, 06:26:44 PM
You have to explain to your non fair going family members that yes its ok that you just got molested in public by the strange man dressed as a monk...

And yes Rennie greetings do have a tendancy to count as sexual harassment to the normal world!

Adriana, you did mean Shamus(shameless?) right?  So true!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on March 25, 2009, 10:41:33 PM
Hahaha

The one and only! The sweetest fella at fair
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on March 26, 2009, 12:11:22 PM
Oh my gosh you are making me crack up... Molestation to everyone else, SOOO true!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 26, 2009, 03:28:07 PM
 Most of your friends have strange sounding renn names- and that is what you call them- even when you know their real names!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Zaubon on March 26, 2009, 03:29:12 PM
Those are our real names! It's the 'dane ones that are fake.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 27, 2009, 08:55:56 AM
 I was sure of that Zaubon!
LOL!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 27, 2009, 09:55:56 AM
Or you confuse people by using the faire name and the mundane name interchangeably during a conversation.
And no one realizes until much later.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on March 27, 2009, 03:15:17 PM
...or you don't even know their real name, and have their number under their faire name in your cell (if you EVEN have their number)...

And none of that bothers you a single bit.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: SandrineDeLaTombe on March 27, 2009, 03:18:38 PM
...you get contacts even though you've never worn contacts in your life, because you don't look right in glasses with your garb. 
(Not me, my best friend just told me that. And she's not even a big rennie!  Mwahahaha! :))
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on March 27, 2009, 03:40:57 PM
I just spent the day with my brother in law who is a dork.. he was messing with my cell phone and was dying because of the names of my fair friends
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sonata on March 27, 2009, 07:06:44 PM
You see that your window is shattered and your car has been rifled through sometime during the night, but your thought process is:

My garb!
My gear!!
My rum!!!

They took the radio (and the control panel for the A/C, the rotten #*$&*#$s), but everything important is still where I left it (*whew!*)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on March 27, 2009, 09:22:34 PM
You have at least 5 months til opening cannon and already are starting to slip into faire speak...this could get interesting when I start training new people LOL.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elinor Hakebourne on March 27, 2009, 10:13:57 PM
You go into a jewelry store in the mall and see earrings that would be PERFECT for your Renn garb...oh, and they'd work for your "mundane" life, too ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on March 30, 2009, 03:43:11 AM
Quote from: midnightferret on March 25, 2009, 12:17:57 PM


The only reason you wish you had more money (if $$ isn't really a priority in your life) is so you could go to Faire more often, buy a bigger car for Faire, buy a house to keep all your Faire stuff in, and buy more garb.


or for some of us to add:

...So you can build more elaborate props for faire, so you can do more period looking structures for faire, or going off that, so you can refinish structures to look even better. (we all know some of the older buildings from the fledgling years of any faire can all use an update)

You find the plans for making a talking skull, and start wishing you had the $200 it would take to make the pair that would banter back and forth and repond to people who walk up to them.  (At the Piratefest in STL, we have a skeleton hanking in a crows cage and a second skeleton on the ground about ten feet from it. how cool would it be if they talked?)

You cant stop laughing when you find a small hotel in England named the Cross Keys Inn.  (is the cross keys inn bit all faires, or just mine? I dont know)

You see the washer turned icebox a page back and you remember the old bathtub someone at faire turned into a ice box in the campground.

You panic because there are only 6 weekends left to finish the faire site and you STILL have yet to get any work done on your own booth because of all the other work you do for faire.  and I though I was busy BEFORE I took over site maintainence
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on March 30, 2009, 09:37:33 AM
There is a Cross Keys Inn near Pittsburgh PA :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on March 30, 2009, 11:28:38 AM
Your son is putting his garb on & you notice that his belt has the following on it:

-Naruto throwing knife set with pouchhttp://www.allanimedvd.com/images/shop/naruto/accessories/smallswordsetbg.jpg (http://www.allanimedvd.com/images/shop/naruto/accessories/smallswordsetbg.jpg)
-cheapo knife bought at the $5/$10 shop at TRF last year

and, the finishing touch....

-his Nintendo DSLite in its carrying case


:D


That's my son!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Malcolm on March 31, 2009, 12:39:24 AM
when you can give any patron directions to the Cross Keys Inn, without looking at a map.

(hint: it isn't on the map.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: midnightferret on March 31, 2009, 01:25:42 AM
Thanks, jcbanner. Now I want a talking skull.  ;D

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on March 31, 2009, 02:38:20 AM
Quote from: midnightferret on March 31, 2009, 01:25:42 AM
Thanks, jcbanner. Now I want a talking skull.  ;D



your welcome  ;)

I'll see if I can find the video for you some time
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Meagan on March 31, 2009, 09:38:32 AM
The first time your husband wanted to ask you out for a date, he didn't know your real name. He spent two weeks trying to figure it out because he forgot to ask the one person who actually knew what it was.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on March 31, 2009, 10:35:31 AM
Quote from: Gremco on March 31, 2009, 09:38:32 AM
The first time your husband wanted to ask you out for a date, he didn't know your real name. He spent two weeks trying to figure it out because he forgot to ask the one person who actually knew what it was.

I'm assuming this is before he was your husband ...  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jcbanner on March 31, 2009, 01:38:04 PM
Quote from: jcbanner on March 31, 2009, 02:38:20 AM
Quote from: midnightferret on March 31, 2009, 01:25:42 AM
Thanks, jcbanner. Now I want a talking skull.  ;D



your welcome  ;)

I'll see if I can find the video for you some time

Found the information about the talking skulls, but its off topic to discuss them here, I'll start a topic in the Crafting section of the forums.

*edit*
Done. go to  http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=6451.0 (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=6451.0) for info about how to build, or to see the talking skulls
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on March 31, 2009, 11:07:35 PM
... you will accept an unidentified liquid and just drink it without regard for what it might be or how it might taste...


(ok, so this one was stolen from Ulfric... but it's true.  sue me)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on March 31, 2009, 11:28:16 PM
... you want breakfast and head for the IHOP Loki bottle...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 01, 2009, 09:00:15 AM
..........you buy a lipstick called 'Bronzino' without knowing the color.

(inside joke for gerb makers)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on April 02, 2009, 04:26:48 PM
You get the previous inside joke, and can explain it to someone else in Nauseating Detail  ;D

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury on April 02, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on March 31, 2009, 11:07:35 PM
... you will accept an unidentified liquid and just drink it without regard for what it might be or how it might taste...


(ok, so this one was stolen from Ulfric... but it's true.  sue me)

I do this quite often, lol. It gets me into trouble sometimes.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on April 02, 2009, 05:31:16 PM
Quote from: Lady Everclear on April 02, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on March 31, 2009, 11:07:35 PM
... you will accept an unidentified liquid and just drink it without regard for what it might be or how it might taste...


(ok, so this one was stolen from Ulfric... but it's true.  sue me)

I do this quite often, lol. It gets me into trouble sometimes.

hence... the name
LOL
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on April 02, 2009, 07:37:22 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on April 02, 2009, 05:31:16 PM
Quote from: Lady Everclear on April 02, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on March 31, 2009, 11:07:35 PM
... you will accept an unidentified liquid and just drink it without regard for what it might be or how it might taste...


(ok, so this one was stolen from Ulfric... but it's true.  sue me)

I do this quite often, lol. It gets me into trouble sometimes.

hence... the name
LOL

Oh, you have NO idea with that one.

...you laugh remembering your best friends first Everclear experience.

...you've ever been puttering around in your best friends kitchen, wearing a cloak, having her parents come in and say "What are you doing?" and you answer "Makin' Loki!" much to their confusion.

...you've ever had a deep, meaningful conversation outside a port-o-let.  ((Even better:  ...you've had a deep, meaningful conversation with your "little brother" while he holds the door to the port-o-let closed for you.))

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on April 02, 2009, 08:29:02 PM
...you buy a vehicle based almost solely on how much garb and Faire camping gear you can stuff into it, the night before Faire starts!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic Lady on April 02, 2009, 08:52:02 PM
While looking at curtains for your new apartment you see them as bodices and gowns instead of curtains.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on April 02, 2009, 09:56:11 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on April 02, 2009, 08:29:02 PM
...you buy a vehicle based almost solely on how much garb and Faire camping gear you can stuff into it, the night before Faire starts!

That is precisely why I still drive a mini-van  ;D

    - And with the seats removed, I can put an air mattress in there and camp in it, if need be  8)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Zaubon on April 02, 2009, 09:58:36 PM
Quote from: anne of oaktower on April 02, 2009, 09:56:11 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on April 02, 2009, 08:29:02 PM
...you buy a vehicle based almost solely on how much garb and Faire camping gear you can stuff into it, the night before Faire starts!

That is precisely why I still drive a mini-van  ;D

    - And with the seats removed, I can put an air mattress in there and camp in it, if need be  8)
And why do you think I bought a vehicle that I drive ~5000 miles per year and call it a faire van?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Woodsman on April 03, 2009, 04:42:04 AM
You spend the money for your new computer to go to the last weekend of faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on April 03, 2009, 05:22:51 AM
... you've ever had to include your Faire name as an AKA (also known as) on a background check for security clearance.

... you're postal driver thinks that at least four different people live at the house based on the names that get mail (Faire and 'dane)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on April 03, 2009, 11:04:12 AM
Quote from: Celtic Lady on April 02, 2009, 08:52:02 PMWhile looking at curtains for your new apartment you see them as bodices and gowns instead of curtains.
...or you look at a brocade couch or chair and think, "Is that enough for a Doublet, Jerkin, and/or a Great Coat/Cloak?!?"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on April 03, 2009, 01:34:06 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on April 02, 2009, 08:29:02 PM
...you buy a vehicle based almost solely on how much garb and Faire camping gear you can stuff into it, the night before Faire starts!

I would NEVER do that!
::quickly closing the Truck Trader from the page with Durangos and Dodge Ram trucks with caps::
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic_Fae on April 03, 2009, 06:29:48 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on April 02, 2009, 08:29:02 PM
...you buy a vehicle based almost solely on how much garb and Faire camping gear you can stuff into it, the night before Faire starts!

Almost did that this weekend, but I injured my foot and they ended up selling the vehicle before I could get to it.

Also, you know you're a road rennie when you try to balance out the factor of cargo space and miles per gallon until the next fill up!  ??? Some have GREAT space factors but really guzzel up the precious gold that fuel has become!  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury on April 03, 2009, 10:01:24 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on April 02, 2009, 05:31:16 PM
Quote from: Lady Everclear on April 02, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: Count Adolfo on March 31, 2009, 11:07:35 PM
... you will accept an unidentified liquid and just drink it without regard for what it might be or how it might taste...


(ok, so this one was stolen from Ulfric... but it's true.  sue me)

I do this quite often, lol. It gets me into trouble sometimes.

hence... the name
LOL
Perhaps, lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on April 04, 2009, 08:24:15 AM
Why would I buy a vehicle based on gas mileage?! ::)
If it can't haul stuff, tow stuff, and look cool doing it then I don't want it!!! ;D
Here's mine...
INFERNO ORANGE METALLIC BABY! :o
http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/chevrolet/colorado/gallery/gallery/gallery-int/colours
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on April 04, 2009, 09:59:18 PM
...you feel you're "late" if you arrive and barely make cannon

...you know at least five Steves  ;D  (ok, this one will only make sense to certain people...)

...reading the names in your cell phonebook would make someone think you live in Fantasyland
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on April 04, 2009, 10:57:15 PM
ha my brother in law snarfed soda all over the place when he read mine

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Joyce "Delfinia DuSwallow" Howard on April 05, 2009, 08:29:31 AM
Your friends call you from yard sales and craft shows to tell you about all the "faire jewelry" and great bodice fabric they see.And I ALWAYS look at fabric like it was meant to be a bodice.lol   :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on April 05, 2009, 12:19:55 PM
...When you look for countdown calendar apps for your ipod just to count the days until Faire begins...

...when your company requires everyone to take 40 hours unpaid furlough time (which is definitely better than more layoffs!) you debate between scheduling the time around faire, or using the time to find a part-time job to offset the hours missed at work...and make a litte extra coin for faire....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on April 07, 2009, 07:32:20 PM
You know you're a rennie when...

-You gladly and happily sit through 35 pages of "You know you're a rennie if..." and will gladly read more of it!

-Your main goal to get a car is mostly fueled off of being able to go to a Ren Fest practically anywhere without worrying about taking someone else away from work or family to take you there.

-You'd be willing to meet everyone you barely know from Faire anywhere in the world just to chill with them at a faire, even if you were to all camp out in one of the R/Fer's RV's or something.

-You kiss people on the cheek in the mundane world and get funny looks, even if you've known them for years, but you kiss people on the cheek that you've just met at Faire and they love you even more!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on April 07, 2009, 10:40:47 PM
~when you buy a green wig to wear for st. patricks day and plan how you can wear it again with a fairy costume for faire

~when your co-workers send you text messages that they had just driven by the new faire site

~when your sister's boyfriend is taking her to the Excalibur in las vegas and wants to know if it will be o.k. to bring me back a gift from there  because 'I like that kinda thing'

(by the way, they brought me back a t shirt of some comedian I've never heard of)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on April 08, 2009, 10:15:30 AM
You plan events to spend time with your Fairemily
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on April 08, 2009, 10:42:27 AM
You have a business trip near faire and you try to figure out how to do both!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on April 08, 2009, 06:50:13 PM
I forgot one...

-You get a sunburn at the beach the day before you go to wear your bodice to the Faire and you won't let anyone touch you for three days, but to hell with the bodice! You're wearing it as tight as humanly possibly anyway!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on April 08, 2009, 09:30:39 PM
...your colleague asks you for costume ideas for the upcoming Cub Scout Day Camp because it has a Medieval Theme, and doesn't want to wear 50 pounds of armor (June in TX) or spend a lot of money.

...you'd rather spend $15 on one CD from faire than spend $20 to get 3 CDs from BMG.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury on April 08, 2009, 10:52:19 PM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on March 31, 2009, 11:28:16 PM
... you want breakfast and head for the IHOP Loki bottle...

Ok, gotta know what this means . . . .
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on April 09, 2009, 06:57:02 AM
Further to Al-Nimer's - You quit BMG because they don't have enough Celtic music available, and you've got all your faire music in your iPod anyway.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnnMarie B on April 09, 2009, 10:20:17 AM
Your husband is buying a new car, and you ask if his armor and swords will fit before he makes the final decision.  He says, yes, but if we're bringing pole arms, we'll still have to take the van.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on April 09, 2009, 10:27:51 AM
Your Rennie friend calls you at night.  It's 9:30, it's dark, and the car lots are closed.. He's out cruising the car lots at said hour because he likes your Dodge Ram ("The Official Vehicle of Renpocalypse;" wait, where are we going...) and wants a similar truck.   Two grown men jabber on the phone for at least 20 minutes debating the pros and cons of available iron.   The Big Question...?    Will it have the exactly what we need for Rennie road trips....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Raibeart OShea on April 09, 2009, 02:38:15 PM
...you have to explain to your son that it is NOT okay to wear chainmail to school.

...you have to explain to your son that you don't care if it's not okay, you're wearing the chainmail to work.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on April 09, 2009, 10:03:02 PM
...you're desperately trying to find a new job, and you're -almost- exclusively applying for M-F type jobs solely for the reason "Faire season is coming up!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigerlilly on April 09, 2009, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on April 09, 2009, 10:20:17 AM
Your husband is buying a new car, and you ask if his armor and swords will fit before he makes the final decision.  He says, yes, but if we're bringing pole arms, we'll still have to take the van.

Seems like perfectly reasonable car-buying criteria to me...

When we bought our current "large" vehicle, we wanted to make sure it had enough room for a camping trip.  And not just a normal camping trip, but a faire camping trip, which involves about 50% more stuff!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnnMarie B on April 10, 2009, 09:02:07 AM
Quote from: tigerlilly on April 09, 2009, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on April 09, 2009, 10:20:17 AM
Your husband is buying a new car, and you ask if his armor and swords will fit before he makes the final decision.  He says, yes, but if we're bringing pole arms, we'll still have to take the van.

Seems like perfectly reasonable car-buying criteria to me...

When we bought our current "large" vehicle, we wanted to make sure it had enough room for a camping trip.  And not just a normal camping trip, but a faire camping trip, which involves about 50% more stuff!

LOL- Now you have no excuse not to come to Scarby.  I need somone else with kiddos to hang out with-----You know you want to!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lord Dragonspyre on April 10, 2009, 12:07:40 PM
Quote from: Lady Everclear on April 08, 2009, 10:52:19 PM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on March 31, 2009, 11:28:16 PM
... you want breakfast and head for the IHOP Loki bottle...

Ok, gotta know what this means . . . .

It's Loki that was made last year. Tastes like alcoholic pancake syrup. Awesome stuff...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigerlilly on April 10, 2009, 11:12:37 PM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on April 10, 2009, 09:02:07 AM
Quote from: tigerlilly on April 09, 2009, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on April 09, 2009, 10:20:17 AM
Your husband is buying a new car, and you ask if his armor and swords will fit before he makes the final decision.  He says, yes, but if we're bringing pole arms, we'll still have to take the van.

Seems like perfectly reasonable car-buying criteria to me...

When we bought our current "large" vehicle, we wanted to make sure it had enough room for a camping trip.  And not just a normal camping trip, but a faire camping trip, which involves about 50% more stuff!

LOL- Now you have no excuse not to come to Scarby.  I need somone else with kiddos to hang out with-----You know you want to!

Evil temptress...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury on April 11, 2009, 01:04:04 AM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on April 10, 2009, 12:07:40 PM
Quote from: Lady Everclear on April 08, 2009, 10:52:19 PM
Quote from: Lord Dragonspyre on March 31, 2009, 11:28:16 PM
... you want breakfast and head for the IHOP Loki bottle...

Ok, gotta know what this means . . . .

It's Loki that was made last year. Tastes like alcoholic pancake syrup. Awesome stuff...

Sounds like it would taste awesome. Wish I could try it lol.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on April 11, 2009, 05:41:07 PM
When you buy a historic romance novel at a second-hand store, just because you want to make the gown worn on the cover.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on April 11, 2009, 05:42:56 PM
You recognize another rennie as the hero on a historical romance cover :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on April 12, 2009, 08:45:29 AM
When, while watching that famous scene from The Sound of Music, you AND your kids break out into the "Dough the Stuff That Buys My Beer" song.  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on April 12, 2009, 10:28:52 PM
Lady Renee, if you are reading this, I know you will appreciate it.  :)

Received my church directory today, Easter Sunday and there is my ren faire photo in it! Aye, I am the only one to be so garbed in the church directory.

It was the most recent and best photo of me that I had, so I submitted it. That's my excuse and I am sticking to it.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on April 13, 2009, 12:18:49 AM
hehehe I did that today too!

my sister gave me the stink eye when my nephew started to mime me
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CatAshtrophy on April 13, 2009, 05:45:39 AM
you make the person who hit your car while driving home from faire very nervous when you step out to inspect any damage. I think the daggar in the bodice is what did it.

Thankfully everybody was fine and there was no damage to either car.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on April 13, 2009, 05:54:38 AM
Quote from: Lady L on April 12, 2009, 10:28:52 PM
Lady Renee, if you are reading this, I know you will appreciate it.  :)

Received my church directory today, Easter Sunday and there is my ren faire photo in it! Aye, I am the only one to be so garbed in the church directory.

It was the most recent and best photo of me that I had, so I submitted it. That's my excuse and I am sticking to it.  ;D

So now there's two churches with Rennies in garb in their directories.  Let's start a movement!

You're right, I had  a chuckle over this!   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BamaWoodsman on April 13, 2009, 01:01:53 PM
....when you go to get cash for faire you specifically request half of it in $1 Gold Coins because 1) its gold and 2) it would be cool to pay everyone with gold.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic Lady on April 13, 2009, 01:54:13 PM
We do that as well BamaWoodsman. Good thing I work at a credit union  :P.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on April 13, 2009, 04:39:25 PM
I found out the soda machine at work gives gold dollars as change, so during faire, I always stick a $5 in and get 4 gold dollars back to use for tips.  Lawrence usually gets a roll or two from his bank too.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on April 13, 2009, 07:30:54 PM
...you're looking at apartments that you -might- be renting in the near future and start going "Oh, and -that- closet would be -perfect- for garb and other Ren things.

...you're already planning a garbed housewarming for your future apartment. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: theniel on April 15, 2009, 01:48:19 AM
You take a trip to the dolar tree and walk out sword fighting your husbend with foam swords!!! I had to have them!! It was really fun!

I agree with the useing of swords as home security :) that is our system too and saying huzzah in the mundane.....you get verry odd looks lol!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on April 15, 2009, 07:02:39 AM
Quote from: theniel on April 15, 2009, 01:48:19 AM
You take a trip to the dolar tree and walk out sword fighting your husbend with foam swords!!! I had to have them!! It was really fun!

Guilty!  We did the same thing at Garden Ridge a couple of years ago.  We used the foam swords for Z-Krewe's pirate-themed party at Galveston Mardi Gras too - the real ones would've been seriously frowned upon.

Also had much the same reaction as jinx when we were house shopping.  Walked into one room in the house we ended up buying and said, "Here's the garb closet!"  That room is becoming our office/war room and will have swords adorning the walls soon!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: maelstrom0370 on April 20, 2009, 09:56:03 PM
Quote from: BamaWoodsman on April 13, 2009, 01:01:53 PM
....when you go to get cash for faire you specifically request half of it in $1 Gold Coins because 1) its gold and 2) it would be cool to pay everyone with gold.

That's actually a really cool idea!!  If you don't mind, I may borrow that for my upcoming season.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on April 21, 2009, 06:57:16 AM
...You have Scottish/Irish/Welsh/etc. flag stickers and/or faire-related stickers (Scarborough Royal Guard shield in my case), faire bumper sitckers, etc. on your car and/or you have the R/F "I Love Ren Faires" license plate frames (are those still available?).
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tiberiusflynn on April 22, 2009, 12:02:41 PM
Quote from: Scotsman on May 29, 2008, 08:22:20 AM
You don't think twice about drinking a beer at 0900 AM on a Sat/Sun



AMEN!!!! lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Christina de Pond on April 22, 2009, 12:35:21 PM
you get sunburned wearing your bodice and a shirt with slashed sleeves to ren fest an then when you go into work two days later you have to proudly explain the tiny pink strips on your shoulders the strips down your arm and the pink patch on your upper chest. Man I Love Ren fest
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dustin on April 22, 2009, 03:13:18 PM
Quote from: knightofistari on April 22, 2009, 12:02:41 PM
Quote from: Scotsman on May 29, 2008, 08:22:20 AM
You don't think twice about drinking a beer at 0900 AM on a Sat/Sun



AMEN!!!! lol

Guiness - Breakfast of Champions!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 22, 2009, 03:18:50 PM
Quote from: Scotsman on May 29, 2008, 08:22:20 AM
You don't think twice about drinking a beer at 0900 AM on a Sat/Sun



..................or having finished a whole bottle of wine by 9:00am on Saturday.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: *Teach* on April 22, 2009, 03:34:33 PM
*or bottle of rum...*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tiberiusflynn on April 22, 2009, 03:55:45 PM
Don't even get me started on finishing a whole bottle of rum.......heard of "Sailor Jerry's Navy Rum"? 92 proof, yeah, I finished a whole bottle of that in one night......THAT wasn't fun the next day.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on May 04, 2009, 07:00:53 AM
...you get called by your faire name at a work-related charity event.

Thursday night, Lawrence and I went to the Oilfield Cookoff, which is a charity cookoff associated with the Offshore Technology Conference here in Houston (basically nothing faire-related about it).  We got into one booth in the middle of the evening, and the next thing I knew, someone was yelling "Var!!".  Turned out Blue and Greenman and a couple of other rennies were involved with that booth.  Just more proof that rennies are everyewhere!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on May 04, 2009, 12:59:45 PM
Your family and friends request that you don't take your wooden tankard to the Pecan Street Festival.  Because I would look funny drinking from a wooden tankard while not in garb. 

http://www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com/

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blue66669 on May 04, 2009, 03:50:12 PM
Quote from: Var Greyshadow on May 04, 2009, 07:00:53 AM
...you get called by your faire name at a work-related charity event.

Thursday night, Lawrence and I went to the Oilfield Cookoff, which is a charity cookoff associated with the Offshore Technology Conference here in Houston (basically nothing faire-related about it).  We got into one booth in the middle of the evening, and the next thing I knew, someone was yelling "Var!!".  Turned out Blue and Greenman and a couple of other rennies were involved with that booth.  Just more proof that rennies are everyewhere!


*waves from behind the Jager bar*

HAI!!! I GOT MY HAT FINALLY!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on May 04, 2009, 04:47:52 PM
Which brings to mind another one;

...you go on a quest at the cookoff to get a Viking helmet that one of the booths is giving away because it's the coolest swag out there.

(I got mine last year when we got passes to the Viking booth, so this year was Blue's quest.  Huzzah!!  Knew you'd get one eventually!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renren on May 04, 2009, 05:32:42 PM
 I this happen to me the other day.. was at a furniture store,saw a sign that said they sell the upolstery fabric by the yard...
And of course, I thought what gown of bodice I could make with it! LOL!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on May 04, 2009, 05:34:46 PM
... when you tell the guy your dating that when and if you ever get engaged you'd probably rather have a very fancy new crown instead of a blingy ring.... (did this last night on my date!!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: GirlChris on May 04, 2009, 09:58:41 PM
You spend a whole evening dressed as a historically accurate Anglo-Saxon peasant, complete with accessories. No real reason. You just felt like playing dress-up.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on May 04, 2009, 10:07:45 PM
... your parents have to ask you to put things on your birthday list that don't relate to garb or faire.  Birthday is on the 20th and everything is garb or faire related.  Even the fabric to make garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnnMarie B on May 05, 2009, 10:08:11 AM
You spend hours making your 3-year-old some gypsy garb so he can "be just like Daddy"  Daddy says, "Make sure it looks really good.  I'd rather have them mundane than in something cheesy!" Oh, the horror!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CatAshtrophy on May 05, 2009, 10:18:12 AM
I can't wait to see his gypsy garb. He's gonna be so adorable.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Maeve McMayhem on May 05, 2009, 11:34:55 AM
.. you cruise for groceries and other such related items at the local store but you keep an eye open for anything that could POSSIBLY be converted to Renaissance for your garb.

..  You listen to the cd's you bought the year before at the faires you visited, ALL THE TIME. Work, Check. Home, Check. Driving in the car, Check. Singing in the shower to them, Check.

..  Like a mad-person, you spend the non-faire months obsessing, planning and listing all the things you need to do before faire starts again. Sometimes you even write your lists three or four times, just because you want to be doing something even remotely related to the faire.

.. You husband, who in highschool made fun of the chorus teacher for wearing a kilt, has now ordered a kilt and bought accessories for it and on top of that is EXCITED to wear it! Huzzah! All good wenches like a kilted man.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Taffy Saltwater on May 05, 2009, 11:55:05 AM
All the kilted men like bad wenches!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on May 05, 2009, 12:40:17 PM
... and sheep!!   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on May 05, 2009, 02:09:53 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on May 05, 2009, 11:55:05 AM
All the kilted men like bad wenches!
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on May 05, 2009, 12:40:17 PM
... and sheep!!   ;D

Which is exactly why I have a stuffed sheep hanging from a set of handcuffs on my belt.  ;D  It's my Scotsman Attraction Device.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tiberiusflynn on May 05, 2009, 02:21:55 PM
Quote from: GirlChris on May 04, 2009, 09:58:41 PM
You spend a whole evening dressed as a historically accurate Anglo-Saxon peasant, complete with accessories. No real reason. You just felt like playing dress-up.

Thank God someone else does this.....lol. Makes me feel better. I'll spend my evenings on my balcony, with a lantern, smoking a pipe, drinking rum out of a bottle, and learning how to tie knots in a rope, or reading a new history book....

All while dressed in 1750's pirate garb. heh heh.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on May 05, 2009, 06:16:41 PM
... your parents have to ask you to put things on your birthday list that don't relate to garb or faire.  Birthday is on the 20th and everything is garb or faire related.  Even the fabric to make garb.

Now why would you want to do something like that, don't they know that Faire is Everything!!!???

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on May 06, 2009, 07:08:11 AM
Mine just give me money and let me go buy whatever I want, since TRF opens right after my birthday.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cobaltblu on May 06, 2009, 09:22:15 AM
The cops just nod to you when they see you walking down the street with your sword on your back...instead of calling the SWAT Team.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CinderellaInAFairytale on May 06, 2009, 09:35:27 AM
...your entire day is planned around what shows have shade, and what time the pub sings are so you can cool down in 100 degree heat.

...everyone you work with knows not to touch you until wensday when the sunburn from the weekend before has calmed down.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on May 06, 2009, 09:27:26 PM
When you leave a tip at a restaurant and wonder why you didn't hear "Huzzah for the tipper".
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: *Teach* on May 06, 2009, 09:30:31 PM
When you and the wife decide to build a house and realize that it will likely be finished in the middle of faire and now are stuck wondering if you should either try to speed things up or slow them down so that you will have friends available to help you move

*it's a lot of rum...*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on May 06, 2009, 11:21:31 PM
On that note you heave a slightly evil sigh of relief when your sister tells you when they are moving, since its the first week of faire and youll be gone for that whole week * mwhahahaha cough*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on May 08, 2009, 03:11:57 PM
...you move into a new place and immediately start referring to your walk-in "closet" as "The Garb Room," despite the fact that it also houses regular clothes, a vanity area, and other bits and baubles needed for getting dressed.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on May 08, 2009, 04:51:07 PM
You drool when you walk past a place that has a sign that says "Handmade Leather Goods"

You walk in to said place :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on May 09, 2009, 05:04:42 PM
hehe

You can smile sweetly when people comment on your fox tails... and say " why yes I do get alot of tail"


( I have 6 on my belt(
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on May 09, 2009, 10:15:07 PM
Quote from: metalcelt on May 08, 2009, 04:51:07 PM
You drool when you walk past a place that has a sign that says "Handmade Leather Goods"

You walk in to said place :)

I just LOVE the smell of leather!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renren on May 10, 2009, 10:38:13 AM
Quote from: Tammy on May 09, 2009, 10:15:07 PM
Quote from: metalcelt on May 08, 2009, 04:51:07 PM
You drool when you walk past a place that has a sign that says "Handmade Leather Goods"

You walk in to said place :)

I just LOVE the smell of leather!!
Oh, yeah! The smell of leather is on of my favorites!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Margrett on May 10, 2009, 12:30:50 PM
You just bought a 60x140 100% linen tablecloth from Sears on clearance (75% off!) because it will convert nicely to new smocks/chemises. Oh, and you grabbed two napkins also to make new coifs/cauls!

Margrett
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on May 10, 2009, 05:55:23 PM
Quote from: Margrett on May 10, 2009, 12:30:50 PM
You just bought a 60x140 100% linen tablecloth from Sears on clearance (75% off!) because it will convert nicely to new smocks/chemises. Oh, and you grabbed two napkins also to make new coifs/cauls!

Margrett




GUILTY!!!!   i have bought a table cloth to make a cloak for my niece!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on May 12, 2009, 01:06:21 PM
Quote from: Margrett on May 10, 2009, 12:30:50 PMYou just bought a 60x140 100% linen tablecloth from Sears on clearance (75% off!) because it will convert nicely to new smocks/chemises.
Whilst folding a red tablecloth, I noted it was the perfect size for a Court robe for the Re-coronation.
My wife refused to let me use it for said purpose, as it is needed as a tablecloth ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DragonWing on May 12, 2009, 02:36:22 PM
Quote from: VIII on May 12, 2009, 01:06:21 PM
Quote from: Margrett on May 10, 2009, 12:30:50 PMYou just bought a 60x140 100% linen tablecloth from Sears on clearance (75% off!) because it will convert nicely to new smocks/chemises.
Whilst folding a red tablecloth, I noted it was the perfect size for a Court robe for the Re-coronation.
My wife refused to let me use it for said purpose, as it is needed as a tablecloth ::)

Bah!!!!  Buy a new tablecloth.   Sheets work rather well also.  ;)  Just say'n
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on May 12, 2009, 11:17:41 PM
I just made like 6 skirts from old sheets! verra pretty
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on May 18, 2009, 01:48:05 PM
You know you're a true rennie if...

You buy a new pair of boots for the purpose of Ren Fest, and, whilst it being off season for your region, when they arrive, you decide you must go to the corner store and buy new razors...and break in your boots...in garb...

And then the next day, you decide that 'tis about time you made a payment at the bank (that you work at none the less) also garbed, to continue braking in said new boots.

No joke. My boyfriend, Davens, did this...His mom was thrilled to wake up and find him walking around in garb...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on May 19, 2009, 04:28:08 PM
your daughter asks if, instead of a hat, could she bring her parasol on her outdoor field trip.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on May 19, 2009, 04:33:26 PM
Quote from: Jade Sapphire Emerald on May 18, 2009, 01:48:05 PM
You know you're a true rennie if...

You buy a new pair of boots for the purpose of Ren Fest, and, whilst it being off season for your region, when they arrive, you decide you must go to the corner store and buy new razors...and break in your boots...in garb...

And then the next day, you decide that 'tis about time you made a payment at the bank (that you work at none the less) also garbed, to continue braking in said new boots.

No joke. My boyfriend, Davens, did this...His mom was thrilled to wake up and find him walking around in garb...

These  be pyrate boots, right, love?    He'll want them well broke in for JLD...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sabrina Black on May 19, 2009, 05:00:51 PM
Don't know if this one has been posted but here goes:

You never had any interest in sewing or crafting before, but now all you can think about is the garb pieces you want to make.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyShadow on May 19, 2009, 09:45:39 PM
Quote from: Sabrina Black on May 19, 2009, 05:00:51 PM
Don't know if this one has been posted but here goes:

You never had any interest in sewing or crafting before, but now all you can think about is the garb pieces you want to make.

Well I was kinda interested in it.  Just didnt do much until the idea of making garb and such came into the picture.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sabrina Black on May 19, 2009, 10:31:58 PM
Quote from: LadyShadow on May 19, 2009, 09:45:39 PM
Quote from: Sabrina Black on May 19, 2009, 05:00:51 PM
Don't know if this one has been posted but here goes:

You never had any interest in sewing or crafting before, but now all you can think about is the garb pieces you want to make.

Well I was kinda interested in it.  Just didnt do much until the idea of making garb and such came into the picture.

Yeah, same here.  I just didn't type it right lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on May 20, 2009, 04:07:25 AM
My granddaughter called and asked if she could pick up her princess gown, because she wanted it for a school project. :) She came over and said it was for "reading theater." She is going to be the princess (of course) since she was the only one that had the garb. So, she is best suited for the part. ;D I, of course, thought nothing of it, thinking it was a normal thing to do.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on May 20, 2009, 05:16:43 AM
You plan on having a faire birthday for all family and friends that have a birthday that falls anywhere close to the date your home faire is in full swing.  Best friend turns 30 in Nov., half way through TRF so she's have a faire weekend!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on May 20, 2009, 10:02:45 AM
Quote from: Lady L on May 20, 2009, 04:07:25 AM
My granddaughter called and asked if she could pick up her princess gown, because she wanted it for a school project. :) She came over and said it was for "reading theater." She is going to be the princess (of course) since she was the only one that had the garb. So, she is best suited for the part. ;D I, of course, thought nothing of it, thinking it was a normal thing to do.


I thought everyone had princess garb in their closet!? ???

And prince, peasant, wench, noble, bard, huntsman, troll, fairie, archer, tavern keep, merchant, belly dancer, juggler, pirate, swordsman, ........



If you incorporate renfaire in school projects...

In high school I made an entire suit of armor out of cardboard for an art project.  Boyfriend at the time even wore it for the demo!
Then I built a guillotine and dressed the entire class up for a beheading (history class). ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 20, 2009, 05:30:08 PM
Your family and friends want you to have a 30th anniversary party, and you tell them the only way you will agree is if it's held at faire and everyone comes garbed.

We shall see what happens.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CinderellaInAFairytale on May 20, 2009, 09:45:56 PM
Quote from: Ginette on May 20, 2009, 05:16:43 AM
You plan on having a faire birthday for all family and friends that have a birthday that falls anywhere close to the date your home faire is in full swing.  Best friend turns 30 in Nov., half way through TRF so she's have a faire weekend!

My best friend and I each are getting a weekend at CRF. Only my birthday is way better. I get Halloween.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on May 21, 2009, 05:17:05 AM
Quote from: CinderellaInAFairytale on May 20, 2009, 09:45:56 PM
Quote from: Ginette on May 20, 2009, 05:16:43 AM
You plan on having a faire birthday for all family and friends that have a birthday that falls anywhere close to the date your home faire is in full swing.  Best friend turns 30 in Nov., half way through TRF so she's have a faire weekend!

My best friend and I each are getting a weekend at CRF. Only my birthday is way better. I get Halloween.

Happy early birthday!   ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Baroness de Vale on May 22, 2009, 08:29:56 AM
Your daughter has a slumber party and when the girls want to play dress up, you have enough garb for everybody. Everything from princess to gypsy to fairy to peasant. They loved having parasols and fans and fairy crowns. Have to hook 'em while they're young ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on May 22, 2009, 11:27:27 AM
Its funny the last time I saw my neice she informed me that she wanted a new princess dress, green this time not purple like the last one 8)


I had made her one for her first trip to Faire and a neat knights tunic for her brother..

I think I created a monster lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyShadow on May 22, 2009, 12:59:24 PM
Every time you sit at the sewing machine your children ask "Mommy are you making my garb now?"  And have to explain to them that they will get new garb before faire starts and not to worry.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 23, 2009, 12:52:52 PM
You are getting ready to go out of state for 2 days at a faire.  You pack everything in the biggest, gi-gunda-est suitcase you own, and when you look at what's in there, the only mundane clothes you brought is clean underwear.  The rest of everything is garb and shoes/boots.  Plus the back seat of the car where you put everything that can't be folded/crushed/fit into the suitcase.    ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on May 23, 2009, 01:29:59 PM
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on May 19, 2009, 04:33:26 PM
Quote from: Jade Sapphire Emerald on May 18, 2009, 01:48:05 PM
You know you're a true rennie if...

You buy a new pair of boots for the purpose of Ren Fest, and, whilst it being off season for your region, when they arrive, you decide you must go to the corner store and buy new razors...and break in your boots...in garb...

And then the next day, you decide that 'tis about time you made a payment at the bank (that you work at none the less) also garbed, to continue braking in said new boots.

No joke. My boyfriend, Davens, did this...His mom was thrilled to wake up and find him walking around in garb...

Yessir. They be pirate boots! That's why he's wearing them almost anywhere he can...

These  be pyrate boots, right, love?    He'll want them well broke in for JLD...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dustin on May 23, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
...all you want for your birthday is a trip to faire! (Bristol, to be exact)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sitara on May 23, 2009, 04:37:44 PM
Quote from: Dustin on May 23, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
...all you want for your birthday is a trip to faire! (Bristol, to be exact)

That is what I usually get for my birthday! 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 23, 2009, 05:30:24 PM
Quote from: Dustin on May 23, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
...all you want for your birthday is a trip to faire! (Bristol, to be exact)

My husband's birthday (today) and our anniversary (yesterday), we didn't give each other traditional presents or cards.  Instead, we leave tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. (because our restaurant is open Friday and Saturday nights) and drive to St. Louis.  Our presents:  two days at the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Festival.  Huzzah!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on May 23, 2009, 08:22:44 PM
Happy Birthday & Anniversary Lady Renee!!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on May 24, 2009, 12:18:22 AM
Happy Birthday and Anniversary, Lady Renee!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on May 24, 2009, 03:11:13 AM
A true rennie would close shop for a faire  :D. Congratz on the aniversary, and happy birthday
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 24, 2009, 05:23:29 AM
Quote from: Hoowil on May 24, 2009, 03:11:13 AM
A true rennie would close shop for a faire  :D. Congratz on the aniversary, and happy birthday

Which we did when we went to Rendezvous in TN last year, but as our major source of income in this very poor economy, it wasn't feasible.  And without the money, then there's no faires for us at all.

But a true rennie would get home at 1 a.m. from work, after a week of 12-14 hour days and get 4 hours of sleep and get up to drive 5 hours each way to go to an out of state faire for 2 days.  Which is what my true rennie husband is doing today.

Thanks for all the good wishes.  We can't think of a better place to celebrate than at faire!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cormac on May 24, 2009, 05:36:42 AM
You wake up the neighborhood rooster while packing the car at o dark thrity so you can be at Muskogee before the faire opens.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on May 24, 2009, 08:48:16 AM
............mug shot has a totally different meaning for you than the rest of the world.....
(https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/thumbnail/168932/1/Little-Girl-With-Red-Jacket-Drinking-From-Mug.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Baroness de Vale on May 24, 2009, 08:50:45 AM
Happy Anniversary to you both and Happy Birthday to Lord Stephen!

My husband and I do something very similar because we celebrate our anniversary every year at Great Lakes Medieval Faire!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Malcolm on May 24, 2009, 11:37:27 PM
You forget and go to faire on your anniversary, without your spouse.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on May 26, 2009, 08:23:37 PM
You get bitten 5-7 times on the feet and ankles by fire ants in the parking lot for scarby, and you still go to opening cannon, and close the faire despite your ankles being the size of grapefruits.   ;D

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic Lady on May 26, 2009, 09:11:12 PM
Quote from: Malcolm on May 24, 2009, 11:37:27 PM
You forget and go to faire on your anniversary, without your spouse.
??? Without your spouse? Did that really happen to you, Malcom, or was it someone you know or knew (depending on the spouse...LOL)?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Malcolm on May 26, 2009, 11:44:30 PM
Quote from: Celtic Lady on May 26, 2009, 09:11:12 PM
Quote from: Malcolm on May 24, 2009, 11:37:27 PM
You forget and go to faire on your anniversary, without your spouse.
??? Without your spouse? Did that really happen to you, Malcolm, or was it someone you know or knew (depending on the spouse...LOL)?
It was me, and it was last Sunday. My wife didn't remember either until her sister-in-law called, so I didn't get into trouble.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on May 28, 2009, 06:11:52 PM
Belated Congratulations Renee, see you in 6 weeks.  ARRGGGHHH!!!!!  I can't wait, and I have So Much To Do!!!!!

Dayna
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on May 28, 2009, 09:21:30 PM
Your Faire-loving DD8 gives you serious grief because you didn't tell her it was the 'Day of Wrong' at Faire so she could garb accordingly. 

Seriously, just about every time someone walked by dressed 'wrong' she'd sigh & say 'I wish you'd of told me it was the Day of Wrong'. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyharrogate on June 01, 2009, 08:26:27 AM
...........you've ever suffered with hay in the corset because the horses had to be fed and you were in garb.
...........You've ridden a horse in a corset and 3yards of skirts


Oh and I'm so starting a new post along this line, You know you're a ren mom when!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elinor Hakebourne on June 03, 2009, 06:21:45 PM
...you contemplate getting contacts so you can be more period ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dustin on June 03, 2009, 07:04:05 PM
Quote from: Elinor Hakebourne on June 03, 2009, 06:21:45 PM
...you contemplate getting contacts so you can be more period ;)

...you actually get contacts so you can be more period.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigrlily64 on June 03, 2009, 08:08:48 PM
...a small part of the reason you grow your hair out is to be more period. :-)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cormac on June 03, 2009, 09:16:43 PM
Since I can't grow my hair out (at least on my head) I grow my beard for the faires in the fall.  Looking at contacts 1)to be more period 2) so I can shoot my longbow without my glasses sliding down.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renren on June 03, 2009, 10:56:13 PM
Quote from: Dustin on June 03, 2009, 07:04:05 PM
Quote from: Elinor Hakebourne on June 03, 2009, 06:21:45 PM
...you contemplate getting contacts so you can be more period ;)

...you actually get contacts so you can be more period.
The only time you wear them is at faire!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sabrina Black on June 04, 2009, 07:30:35 AM
Buying mundane clothes just doesn't have any appeal anymore
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elinor Hakebourne on June 04, 2009, 10:23:43 AM
Quote from: tigrlily64 on June 03, 2009, 08:08:48 PM
...a small part of the reason you grow your hair out is to be more period. :-)

That's me! ;) (That, and so I can make hairstyles that fit with costumes I wear to scifi conventions)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on June 04, 2009, 01:11:42 PM
... fully more than half of your regular wardrobe can be used as garb, and frequently is...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Greenman66669 on June 08, 2009, 11:16:25 PM
...if you've shunned all fantasy creature outfits, because none of them are seamless enough to make the transition... (especially the ears)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on June 09, 2009, 07:03:42 PM
Some of my non-faire friends were talking.  One of them mentioned how they had gone to a faire a few years ago.  Of course, the fluff-age was a main topic of conversation.  Another one of them remarked that he had heard a woman in a bountiful bodice remark to one of her friends that "the puppies were ok, but were their noses sticking out?"

The group just about fell over and wet their pants laughing at this, but I just stood their waiting to find out what they were laughing about, and then it dawned on me that they were laughing at what she said, because this remark sounded completely normal.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: coleenr on June 10, 2009, 12:37:07 AM
...you just spent $300 on your new outfit for faire, wear it once, and the next day immediately start plans for your next $300 faire outfit.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on June 10, 2009, 02:16:19 PM
...You feel guilty and embarassed that you have not been able to start your new Garb for a new outing with your Rennie friends...and would rather just not show up because of it...

(I'll be visiting at JLPD anyway, but not for too too long due to the lack of garb... :-\)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: RSLeask on June 10, 2009, 03:00:59 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 23, 2009, 12:52:52 PM
and when you look at what's in there, the only mundane clothes you brought is clean underwear. 

... underwear in garb?  Especially mundane?  ???
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on June 10, 2009, 05:29:37 PM
you make garb from recycled materials, then spend more on trim for it than the item would have cost to buy
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: MacKee on June 10, 2009, 11:35:19 PM
Two words...Special Weave :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jonas_MacPherson on June 10, 2009, 11:39:49 PM
...owning a fantasy shop is dream job, cause you can wear your garb to work.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dracconia on June 12, 2009, 12:32:48 AM
...you practice your accent at your mundane job and everyone thinks you are from far away :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on June 15, 2009, 10:27:28 AM
This has probably been said, but what the heck

Ordered new Garb last week.

You are really excited to know that garb is coming.

You post on Facebook that you are getting new garb and all of your friends comment that they like it :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Charity 'The Pirhanna' O'Reilly on June 15, 2009, 06:28:41 PM
When the fairs you go to,most of the performers you know by name and they know you by name.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on July 04, 2009, 09:20:13 AM
You kids build stick figures (4 ft tall) out of K-Nex, with little plastic swords w/sheaths, then have them fight each other!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on July 04, 2009, 09:55:38 AM
Quote from: metalcelt on June 15, 2009, 10:27:28 AM
This has probably been said, but what the heck

Ordered new Garb last week.

You are really excited to know that garb is coming.

You post on Facebook that you are getting new garb and all of your friends comment that they like it :)

I'm also going to be ordering new garb soon, and since I've only ever bought one thing new, it'll probably be the highlight of my week!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Kett on July 04, 2009, 10:42:58 AM
While making plans to visit MDRF for Rendezvous, you find yourself going on a business trip to the general area...and use this as an opportunity to scope out the lodging possibilities on the Company's dime!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on July 05, 2009, 01:44:58 PM
You watch the mailbox, waiting on that LAST finishing touch for your garb... while counting down days till Faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Diamond on July 05, 2009, 04:13:02 PM
Your co-workers tell you that you are speaking in accent and you don't even realize it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 05, 2009, 07:22:42 PM
You're riding down the highway and read a billboard "Collin's Castle Company," and you jump up going, "Castles, they're building castles.  Where are they?"

Then you turn around to look and read the sign right, and it says "Collin's Cattle Company."   :-\
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Athena on July 05, 2009, 08:07:12 PM
You're stalking looking for new garb on eBay. The laundry that needs to be folded can wait!  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: limey_tech on July 06, 2009, 12:22:29 AM
You wear your garb to work on a casual dress day. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rhiannon on July 06, 2009, 01:06:54 PM
You're perfectly comfortable and content walking around in 60 degree weather in a belly dance costume.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Carl Heinz on July 06, 2009, 01:19:52 PM
Quote from: Rhiannon on July 06, 2009, 01:06:54 PM
You're perfectly comfortable and content walking around in 60 degree weather in a belly dance costume.

I don't think the world would survive seeing me in a belly dance costume.   :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Suzie the Moderately Red on July 06, 2009, 01:36:05 PM
...your inner voice starts talking with a faux german accent (thank you Doktor Kaboom!)

...another voice springs to life inside your head to respond to your german voice in a Scottish/Irish accent

...you know it's only a matter of time until you get yet another voice...this one with an English accent!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on July 06, 2009, 02:03:21 PM
Quote from: Suzie the Moderately Red on July 06, 2009, 01:36:05 PM
...your inner voice starts talking with a faux german accent (thank you Doktor Kaboom!)

...another voice springs to life inside your head to respond to your german voice in a Scottish/Irish accent

...you know it's only a matter of time until you get yet another voice...this one with an English accent!

LOL! I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one whose inner voices have accents!  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Blushing on July 06, 2009, 02:48:26 PM
... cold rainstorms don't ruin a faire weekend shared with friends!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on July 06, 2009, 06:42:52 PM
The local radio station is advertising a King George (Strait) ticket giveaway, and your first thought is "It's a little early to be promoting TRF already..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Serenity on July 07, 2009, 01:34:30 PM
...You've used this list to come up with ideas of things to do at faire  :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Khaalis on July 08, 2009, 02:06:50 AM
Quote from: Elinor Hakebourne on June 03, 2009, 06:21:45 PM
...you contemplate getting contacts so you can be more period ;)
Ouch... been there done that. Usually too lazy to wear them any other time of the year too...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Khaalis on July 08, 2009, 02:14:10 AM
You start growing and altering your standard goatee into a period VanDyke (pointed goatee chin with slightly curved handlebar mustache favored by the Spanish and Italians) two months before faire...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cpt. Black Shadow on July 08, 2009, 02:33:05 AM
ou count down days hours minutes and seconds to opening day to each faire you go to
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on July 08, 2009, 07:11:39 AM
Quote from: Cpt. Black Shadow on July 08, 2009, 02:33:05 AM
ou count down days hours minutes and seconds to opening day to each faire you go to

HEY!  I resemble that remark! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Aiacha on July 08, 2009, 07:56:52 AM
Quote from: Elinor Hakebourne on June 03, 2009, 06:21:45 PM
...you contemplate getting contacts so you can be more period ;)

Done and done.  'Course, then you put thought into the specific brand because of faire camping...(O2Optics for the win!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on July 09, 2009, 01:39:59 PM
You have a dream that involves walking through a castle having a conversation with your mom and in this dream you don't pay attention...all you think about is how it would be to live in that castle and wear something elegant from the time period...

And when you wake up, you feel completely saddened that it wasn't real...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bonny Pearl on July 10, 2009, 02:33:02 PM
while at work and filling out expenses you type 'airfaire' for the description.   yeah, i just did that... ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on July 10, 2009, 04:33:44 PM
... you haven't been able to bring yourself to remove the camping receipt taped to your windshield from the last Faire you visited, just because every time you see it it makes you smile...  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sitara on July 10, 2009, 07:14:54 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 10, 2009, 04:33:44 PM
... you haven't been able to bring yourself to remove the camping receipt taped to your windshield from the last Faire you visited, just because every time you see it it makes you smile...  :D

I have 3 years worth lined up on my dash.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on July 10, 2009, 09:59:05 PM
There is a very specific combination of rain and dirt that cues favorite memories of faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on July 11, 2009, 12:49:08 PM
You still haven't vacuumed the faire grit out of your car from the last two festivals.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 11, 2009, 01:18:59 PM
Your home faire opens today and you can't be there, so you put on all the CDs you've bought from the faire's performers and play them all day.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: GirlChris on July 12, 2009, 09:36:39 AM
You've been sewing for the past ten years and only when you have to make a dress to go to your cousin's wedding do you realize you've never sewn a zipper.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on July 12, 2009, 09:28:06 PM
Quote from: GirlChris on July 12, 2009, 09:36:39 AM
You've been sewing for the past ten years and only when you have to make a dress to go to your cousin's wedding do you realize you've never sewn a zipper.
Oh this is too funny....and the story of my life. Vivat!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Don_Juan_deCordoba on July 14, 2009, 03:42:18 PM
My wife does the castle thread. To find the best photos, she has told me that she had had to learn some new languages.
Castle
Castillo
Castelo
Castello
Burg
samak
Kremlin
Castelul
slott
chateau
akra
Dvorac
kasteel
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury on July 18, 2009, 12:25:48 AM
Quote from: Suzie the Moderately Red on July 06, 2009, 01:36:05 PM
...your inner voice starts talking with a faux german accent (thank you Doktor Kaboom!)

All hail Doktor Kaboom! Huzzah! lol . . . .
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on July 18, 2009, 01:10:28 AM


KABOOM!!!




Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on July 19, 2009, 10:20:13 PM
When your friend emails you asking if you're going to the local county fair, and when you respond you have to retype "fair" several times because it just doesn't look right at all without the "e" on the end.   
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: *Teach* on July 21, 2009, 11:12:31 PM
When you start planning the landscaping for the yard in the new house and there are major sections devoted to faire in one way or another
Fairy Garden by back door,
Gnome Garden by front door,
Pirate Garden in back corner of yard

*No rum garden though... apparently it doesn't grow on trees*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on July 21, 2009, 11:16:40 PM
Quote from: *Teach* on July 21, 2009, 11:12:31 PM
When you start planning the landscaping for the yard in the new house and there are major sections devoted to faire in one way or another
Fairy Garden by back door,
Gnome Garden by front door,
Pirate Garden in back corner of yard

*No rum garden though... apparently it doesn't grow on trees*

But it does grow on stalks!!!  Maybe you could have a small patch of sugar cane in the fourth corner?!?  :D  (with an ornate still disguised as a lovely fountain right in the center!!!)

*Viola! Rum Garden!!!*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renfairephotog on July 21, 2009, 11:46:30 PM
Rum irrigation system to water it all?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Anna Iram on July 22, 2009, 12:39:31 AM
LOL...I like that....


Or just put all those empties to good use?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGp09qAy-io&feature=related


A quote from the narrator about Bottle Village and Grandma Prisbry: "if you can have that magical part of yourself and never lose it...and still be a four year old in so many places..I think that's the best part of life..."


Looking forward to seeing what magical things you do with your home Teach. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury on July 25, 2009, 12:35:38 PM
When you post your pictures from a fun summer at faire and friends and family think you picked up a second job as performer there.

This may have already been posted but oh well . . .
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on July 26, 2009, 09:11:36 PM
...you have to tell your kids: "No dueling in the car!"  Our son brought wooden swords to their b-day party at the grandparents over the weekend, and started dueling his sister 5 minutes after we left home.  She was almost defenseless, as she only wielded an old telescoping radio antenna!

...you have a "Doktor Kaboom" themed birthday party: trebuchet hurling water balloons, Mentos in Diet Coke, & smoke bombs in an air canon!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: midnightferret on July 28, 2009, 11:58:03 AM
You can't get the glitter out of your makeup bag. So whenever you apply "normal" makeup there is always a speck or two of glitter hanging around. It's embarrassing.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on July 28, 2009, 12:24:42 PM
not embarrassing! awesome! lol i always feel better on days when my inner Rennie sparkles through!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on July 28, 2009, 12:39:48 PM
Always be proud of faerie dust!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on July 28, 2009, 12:59:18 PM
I always have glitter on! The guys hate it cuz when I hug them it sticks! its kinda my trademark at faire lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on July 28, 2009, 01:07:03 PM
You get into an augment with a coworker over dragon tears.  You think they are dragon tears but the coworker thinks it is a shinny colored rocks. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on July 28, 2009, 01:08:36 PM
Love the glitter but hate when it gets thrown at you when you have your telephoto lense on your camera and am trying to take photos... :-\

....when you start to be even more interested in a guy you saw out at faire, when suddenly, you see him on campus, at the local Con, and at the nightclub you start going to. (And no, he is not a stalker!)

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on July 28, 2009, 02:37:43 PM
Quote from: eloquentXI on July 28, 2009, 01:08:36 PM....when you start to be even more interested in a guy you saw out at faire, when suddenly, you see him on campus, at the local Con, and at the nightclub you start going to. (And no, he is not a stalker!)

...but you might be! ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on July 29, 2009, 02:41:04 PM
if you find unique and interesting methods to get rid of the excessive fairy glitter that was blown in your face *giggling*

As proven by Lord Jarhead when he created Lady Solitaire's nickname
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sir LJ on July 29, 2009, 03:16:35 PM
Quote from: Escarlata on July 29, 2009, 02:41:04 PM
if you find unique and interesting methods to get rid of the excessive fairy glitter that was blown in your face *giggling*

As proven by Lord Jarhead when he created Lady Solitaire's nickname

That nickname would be Glitter *itters! I took the T out!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on July 29, 2009, 04:23:05 PM
Quote from: Lord Jarhead on July 29, 2009, 03:16:35 PM
Quote from: Escarlata on July 29, 2009, 02:41:04 PM
if you find unique and interesting methods to get rid of the excessive fairy glitter that was blown in your face *giggling*

As proven by Lord Jarhead when he created Lady Solitaire's nickname

That nickname would be Glitter *itters! I took the T out!

That is unique! :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on July 29, 2009, 09:46:30 PM
Its funny one of my girls and I figured out a way to get rid of exess glitter. We call it the smoosh, uhh we smoosh cleavage to blot off the exess.
My runner just about choked on his coffee one morning when we did it
mwhahaha I love being a Wench
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LunasReincarnate on August 05, 2009, 03:52:36 PM
when you lie to an employer  and say you cant work saturdays and sundays because your volunteering at vacation bible school (i have used this one before)

you take up a part time job to save money to spend at the faire

when you arrive at the faire you say "im home" <--- i do this every year.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic_Fae on August 05, 2009, 08:04:09 PM
You go in through the cast gate and the usually strict gate warden doesn't even ask to see your pass.

You're running late and the cast gate(s) are closed, but you know that there is a gap in the privy fencing that you can squeeze through.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on August 06, 2009, 09:43:26 AM
lol i know that gap!

you spend boring work hours plotting how to leave the rat race behind and just go on the road as a vendor or performer!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on August 06, 2009, 10:39:20 AM
You go home at night so excited about a new costume idea you had and the first thing you do is find a piece of paper and pen to draw it for your sister.... 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ~pixie~ on August 06, 2009, 10:54:14 AM
...make campground reservations months in advance, know the specific cabin you want (because you've stayed in just about all of them) and make the menu much more elaborate than you ever cook at home.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on August 06, 2009, 03:17:37 PM
...you're so excited about a new costume that you can't sleep and wind up laying in bed all night thinking about it.

You might be a techno geek if you're so excited about the new light-o-rama (http://www.lightorama.com/ (ftp://http://www.lightorama.com/)) that you can't sleep and wind up laying in bed all night thinking about it.
This is my husband, on the same night as me! :D

We spent the night bouncing ideas off each other and haven't caught up on sleep yet! ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic_Fae on August 06, 2009, 03:51:32 PM
Instead of planning a big clubbing bash for your 21st birthday, you're planning on going to your first Pennsic where you can finally join in on all the fun (not that I really drink at all anyway, but some event do have age limits that I would have otherwise been able to go to had I been of age).
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tamsentmk on August 06, 2009, 06:02:31 PM
When you're contemplating actual eye surgery (as opposed to contacts) since your spectacles dont match your garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: GirlChris on August 07, 2009, 06:22:25 AM
When you get some very peculiar tan lines-
1)square around the neck from bodice neckline
2)ovals on your shoulders from that little space between your off the shoulder chemise and your bodice straps
3)most of your hands, except for the parts of your fingers that don't get sun from being against a mug all day
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Capt Robertsgrave Thighbiter on August 07, 2009, 09:28:18 AM
Quote from: GirlChris on August 07, 2009, 06:22:25 AM
When you get some very peculiar tan lines-
1)square around the neck from bodice neckline
2)ovals on your shoulders from that little space between your off the shoulder chemise and your bodice straps
3)most of your hands, except for the parts of your fingers that don't get sun from being against a mug all day


Our CD girl ( aka the ships purser) usualy either puts a Brigands tattoo on or I stamp her with the P branding iron, on her chest.   By the end of the weekend, she is red and or brown, with a white emblem on her chest! 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on August 10, 2009, 07:00:45 AM
You tell people, "I'm staying with my aunt and uncle when I go out to MDRF (for RenDezvous)," not "I'm going to visit my aunt and uncle over Labor Day weekend and go to the festival while I'm out there."  My boss gave me a good-natured ribbing about it because he knows I'm a rennie.  Aunt and uncle just asked for one extra day in the trip to visit THEM.  Small price to pay for my lodgings!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on August 10, 2009, 10:41:47 AM
You know that you and your family are true Rennies if...

...the only time you see your grandparents is at faire because they own a booth and you spend two weeks on site with them every year.

...you drag your high school boyfriend to faire from Memphis, TN to Bristol, WI to spend a week on site with your grandparents.

...you tell your fiance that a requirement for marrying you is to go to faire and stay on site.
(He refused to wear garb the first day, loved it so much borrowed garb from grandpa, I made garb for the next trip up; this time we were married!)  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigerlilly on August 25, 2009, 02:55:10 PM
You have some very scary medical things going on, and one of your first thoughts after "holy crap, am i gonna die?" and "who'll take care of my family if I'm laid up?" is "will this interfere with Faire???"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 25, 2009, 03:05:07 PM
you tell your doctor the only time open for surgery is Now b/c you want to have enough recovery time before faire.

*recovering comforably lol!  :)*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on August 25, 2009, 03:35:08 PM
You plan your whole new tattoo time around when it needs to be healed so you can wear a corset at fair!!

(This will be fully colored in, so it's only 1/3 done thus far)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d605b3127ccec7a541c41ad600000040O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on August 25, 2009, 09:34:27 PM
That's GORGEOUS!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tigerlilly on August 26, 2009, 09:14:58 AM
Glad to hear you're recovering, Bonny!

I totally understand about the surgery date.  My hope is that this'll all get resolved quickly (preferably without major surgery, or minor surgery for that matter) and I won't have to miss faire because of it or try to find a way to hide a portable EKG under my garb (Ooooh!  A partlet might work!).  I may go in 'danes ... just as a last resort.  ;)

I love the wings, LadyElizabeth.  Be sure to post pics when they're all done.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 26, 2009, 09:53:42 AM
Quote from: tigerlilly on August 26, 2009, 09:14:58 AM
Glad to hear you're recovering, Bonny!

I totally understand about the surgery date.  My hope is that this'll all get resolved quickly (preferably without major surgery, or minor surgery for that matter) and I won't have to miss faire because of it or try to find a way to hide a portable EKG under my garb (Ooooh!  A partlet might work!).  I may go in 'danes ... just as a last resort.  ;)

I love the wings, LadyElizabeth.  Be sure to post pics when they're all done.

Thank you Tigerlilly!  I am recorving well, just bored to tears, lol.

I hope that your situation is resolved soon and if surgery of any kind is necessary, that it goes well for you. *Hugs*  If anything we are resourceful in how to wear our garb lol!  You could go as I call it 'garb lite' when I don't want to be trussed up like Thanksiving Dinner (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3859396138_b08f90201c_o.gif), lol and just wear a light skirt, top and be 'free and breezy' lol.  It's great to do that in the early part of TRF as it is sometimes just too darn hot anyway, lol!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on August 26, 2009, 10:28:39 AM
...you get frisky at that very FIRST hint of Autumn in the morning air, and it immediately makes you crave hot spiced wine, Iris & Rose, and to be wearing GARB instead of these stupid office clothes
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on August 28, 2009, 08:19:37 PM
You find out you won 2 tickets to MDRF in a contest, and you jump up and down like a little girl as if just won the lottery. Then you do it all over again when the tickets arrive in the mail!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on August 30, 2009, 10:40:59 AM
When you are able to get complete strangers interested in attending faire...Yesterday while at a birthday party for my boss, I was joking with her that I missed opening day of MDRF for her.  Another person heard what I said and asked about it, how long was the faire running,etc. She said she's heard of it but never gone so she says to her husband that they should take the kids and go next weekend.  I was telling her all about it, when another person  came along and asked what we were talking about.
So I continue my commentary and by now I'm starting to build up and really ramble about faire, and I noticed that at least a half dozen people within earshot were looking at me and listening.  I don't know if they were listening with rapt interest, or if their eyes were glazing over trying to figure out who "the nut job" was, but I think I convinced at least one couple and maybe 1 or 2 others to go!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: redkimba on August 30, 2009, 10:22:02 PM
You find a pair of leggings/tights and are not sure if they are yours or his....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady L on August 30, 2009, 11:18:25 PM
You consider parking in a quarry. :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on August 31, 2009, 08:55:08 AM
At the end of Faire you say to your friends have a good week!

I heard this several times yesterday and it hit me what a true Rennie expression this is.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 31, 2009, 07:11:20 PM
Your computer was out for 3 days, no Internet, and when you get home from work & find it's been fixed, come to RF first before checking emails or facebook.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sir William Marcus on August 31, 2009, 11:38:40 PM
I was writing an article on night fishing for a local fishing publication. I kept accidentally spelling "Knight" instead of night, and it was kinda crazy because I kept doing throughout the entire article  :P
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on September 01, 2009, 04:28:44 PM
Saw a sign for a restaurant called Prive', and all I could think was, "Is that what they call upscale privies?".
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on September 02, 2009, 09:57:59 AM
Quote from: Var Greyshadow on September 01, 2009, 04:28:44 PM
Saw a sign for a restaurant called Prive', and all I could think was, "Is that what they call upscale privies?".

LOL I think that would be Privette.  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rhiannon on September 02, 2009, 08:05:30 PM
You find yourself flirting outrageously with complete strangers in full view of your husband, and he doesn't get mad.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 02, 2009, 10:08:42 PM
You watch your 2 year old son playing swords with his cosin and he sheaths the sword in is diaper.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 04, 2009, 05:45:24 PM
When your work makes an offer to clean out your old cutlery drawer and if you bring in 1 serving spoon, etc. that you don't want, you can wear jeans.  If you bring in 2, you can wear a hat.

Needless to say, I was the only person out of 275 employees wearing a pirate hat.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Ellie on September 05, 2009, 10:05:51 PM
You start looking at jacquard curtins in the store and thinking " Wow that would make something nice for faire ".  Than wondering how many it would take to make garb. Yep, did that just yesterday....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on September 06, 2009, 09:26:52 PM
....if you have your wench and privateers license already framed and ready to hang for when the walls get painted, but your bachelors degree is sitting in a box in your basement somewhere.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pharmar Greybeard & Maria on September 07, 2009, 08:55:23 AM
Quote from: Lady Ellie on September 05, 2009, 10:05:51 PM
You start looking at jacquard curtins in the store and thinking " Wow that would make something nice for faire ".  Than wondering how many it would take to make garb. Yep, did that just yesterday....

Maria read this and is planning a new use for our living room drapes.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on September 07, 2009, 11:35:49 AM
Quote from: Lady Ellie on September 05, 2009, 10:05:51 PM
You start looking at jacquard curtins in the store and thinking " Wow that would make something nice for faire ".  Than wondering how many it would take to make garb. Yep, did that just yesterday....

I can say from experience that 4 panels of gold and black jacquard curtains (2 packs of the el-cheapo "5-piece curtain set") can make a pirate frock coat (if you add your own fabric for the lining and cuffs).   ;D  Poor Bob says that many times he will come home, see the curtains missing and hear noise and cursing from the sewing room...and later I come out and thrust some new garb at him.  He he he.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jinglebum on September 07, 2009, 11:45:37 AM
QuoteYour computer was out for 3 days, no Internet, and when you get home from work & find it's been fixed, come to RF first before checking emails or facebook.
Check... >>; Hahaha
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on September 07, 2009, 02:32:19 PM
if your hubby programs your faire name into his cell phone instead of your real name
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: sir oswyn dagworth on September 08, 2009, 08:59:19 AM
If you own more kilts than business suits.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on September 08, 2009, 12:46:27 PM
If you spend more money on fabric/garb/trims/notions accessories than real clothes!

For example:  I went shopping with a friend-a pair of old navy jeans were $24.99 I balked at that, but yet at JoAnns I will easily drop $100-$150 in once shopping trip on fabric for my Ren fair Garb :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jinglebum on September 08, 2009, 02:19:39 PM
QuoteIf you spend more money on fabric/garb/trims/notions accessories than real clothes!
Hahaha Yup. Especially when it gets close to faire season. I think most of my last paycheck went to faire. >>;;
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Francisco Paula on September 08, 2009, 02:30:24 PM
Just cause my pirate outfit probably cost me more than all my other clothes combine isn't a bad thing.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on September 08, 2009, 06:38:51 PM
Quote from: dobbydog on September 08, 2009, 02:19:39 PM
QuoteIf you spend more money on fabric/garb/trims/notions accessories than real clothes!
Hahaha Yup. Especially when it gets close to faire season. I think most of my last paycheck went to faire. >>;;


my last paycheck went to fabric shopping and fair. i have almost no money for the rest of the month! and when i get my next paycheck, i will be at fair again!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Melissa on September 09, 2009, 07:30:57 AM
when you actually wish for a little rain on fest day.  Cause all of us rennies will still be there but the rain scares the Norms away!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Escarlata on September 09, 2009, 08:48:53 AM
If your voicemail message says "You've reached the cell phone of [Mundane Name] & Esc, please leave a message and one of them will get back to you"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jinglebum on September 10, 2009, 02:09:04 PM
When people know the best thing to buy you for your birthday is garb and other accesories to wear with your garb.

When all your clothing designs are related to faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Aniroaldawen on September 10, 2009, 03:33:05 PM
Quote from: Melissa on September 09, 2009, 07:30:57 AM
when you actually wish for a little rain on fest day.  Cause all of us rennies will still be there but the rain scares the Norms away!

That's almost exactly what I said when it rained for ten minutes at KCRF last Saturday.  It cooled us off and got rid of the less "dedicated" patrons! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic_Fae on September 10, 2009, 05:43:38 PM
...when you pray for GOOD weather for GOOD spenders since tipping and sales can make or break your day.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on September 11, 2009, 03:37:50 PM
You start calling swine flu the piggy plague because it sounds miore rennie that way.  (I either heard it from someone or came up with it while I was MDRF last weekend.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady_Claira on September 11, 2009, 03:52:26 PM
If regular faire goers are convinced you were a cast member at the faire because of how detailed your outfit is! (I was asked by a regular patron to this one faire if I was a cast member because of my boots and because of how naiive I was. HA HA HA)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on September 12, 2009, 07:25:27 PM
You're discussing how to work Thanksgiving when you 'need' to work in a trip to TRF & trying not to tick off both sides of the family.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jinglebum on September 13, 2009, 01:10:59 PM
Quote from: LadySeasan on September 08, 2009, 06:38:51 PM
Quote from: dobbydog on September 08, 2009, 02:19:39 PM
QuoteIf you spend more money on fabric/garb/trims/notions accessories than real clothes!
Hahaha Yup. Especially when it gets close to faire season. I think most of my last paycheck went to faire. >>;;


my last paycheck went to fabric shopping and fair. i have almost no money for the rest of the month! and when i get my next paycheck, i will be at fair again!

*checks bank account* Yup... But it's for a good cause, so it's justified! :D
I have one more paycheck in between now and faire... then I get paid again on the first day of faire. :D And most of it will still probably go to faire!! Haha

And: You know you're a true rennie when the thing you're looking forward to the most about having kids is making their garb and dressing them up to go to faire!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on September 14, 2009, 07:19:48 AM
When you pack up Thanksgiving dinner in the cooler so you can drive to LARF on Thanksgiving Day, go to the faire on Friday and Saturday, and drive home Sunday without haivng to use any vacation from work.  We really did take a small turkey, stuffing, and a pumpkin pie with us the last time we went.

Lately, we've been able to balance the family thing and TRF well, since Lawrence's family is here in Houston and mine doesn't do much at Thanksgiving anymore.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on September 14, 2009, 12:09:07 PM
You drive 6 hours to have Thanksgiving with your Rennie Fairemily instead of 2 hours to have it with your actual family, because it's much more pleasant to be with your fairemily.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 15, 2009, 05:54:58 AM
It's the first weekend that the faire has finished, and you're so used to putting on garb on Sunday, that you wear your Dream Shoes out to dinner and a movie so at least you could wear some garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Eriu on September 15, 2009, 06:05:02 PM
Quote from: Lady_Claira on September 11, 2009, 03:52:26 PM
If regular faire goers are convinced you were a cast member at the faire because of how detailed your outfit is! (I was asked by a regular patron to this one faire if I was a cast member because of my boots and because of how naiive I was. HA HA HA)

Or, you and some of your Guild members made such an impression attending CRF in Noble Garb that the entertainment director asks you to perform with their Royal Court performers and offer an open-ended invitation to perform with them next season...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on September 16, 2009, 05:58:14 AM
Quote from: Lady Eriu on September 15, 2009, 06:05:02 PM
Quote from: Lady_Claira on September 11, 2009, 03:52:26 PM
If regular faire goers are convinced you were a cast member at the faire because of how detailed your outfit is! (I was asked by a regular patron to this one faire if I was a cast member because of my boots and because of how naiive I was. HA HA HA)

Or, you and some of your Guild members made such an impression attending CRF in Noble Garb that the entertainment director asks you to perform with their Royal Court performers and offer an open-ended invitation to perform with them next season...

Or you're on the second day of a visit to a faire you've never been to before (MDRF), and a mundane walks up and asks you, "What stage is this?" ... and you know.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on September 16, 2009, 07:21:12 AM
If you can navigate the grounds of TRF and know where everything is without a map...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: justsomeguytn on September 16, 2009, 10:05:50 AM
Quote from: Lady_Claira on September 11, 2009, 03:52:26 PM
If regular faire goers are convinced you were a cast member at the faire because of how detailed your outfit is! (I was asked by a regular patron to this one faire if I was a cast member because of my boots and because of how naiive I was. HA HA HA)

During October there are Halloween parties at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World about three times a week.  The parties are an extra ticket event.  Basically you're allowed to stay in the park till 2am, there are special shows, fireworks, and a parade started off by the headless horseman galloping through the park.  It is also the only time that adults as well as kids are allowed to wear costumes in the park.  In October 2006 I went dressed in my garb (minus the sword).  I was asked for lots of pictures and asked by a couple of castmember managers if I normally worked in Epcot because they didn't remember seeing me before.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: GirlChris on September 16, 2009, 06:31:53 PM
You know you're a true rennie when people don't believe you that you aren't performing at a faire- simply because you perform at all of the other ones within 500 km (while still remaining in your own country)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on September 17, 2009, 11:30:51 AM
You work at your job long enough to get that extra vacation time and, Lo, you plan on visiting yet another faire!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on September 17, 2009, 06:39:08 PM
You plan a renaissance style wedding, and are willing to put up with most of your family not being there because they don't want to dress in garb :) lol. yeah...im addicted!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pirateleach on September 18, 2009, 09:05:25 AM
...if your family and friends start christmans shopping for you at Faire....and your Faire runs in the spring time !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Seryn on September 18, 2009, 07:45:12 PM
Quote from: LadySeasan on September 08, 2009, 12:46:27 PM
If you spend more money on fabric/garb/trims/notions accessories than real clothes!

For example:  I went shopping with a friend-a pair of old navy jeans were $24.99 I balked at that, but yet at JoAnns I will easily drop $100-$150 in once shopping trip on fabric for my Ren fair Garb :)

Truth!  I agonized over spending $200 in mundane clothes (and that was for several much needed items) but didn't bat an eyelash at spending over $1000 in one weekend at fair on garb lol  Hey, I have my priorities straight haha!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on September 22, 2009, 03:09:07 PM
You plan a renaissance style wedding, and are willing to put up with most of your family not being there because they don't want to dress in garb 

LadySeason,

Your family IS there, or rather, your fairemily.

Also, you understand immediately what the last word of the previous sentence means.   ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on September 22, 2009, 06:58:29 PM
Quote from: unilady on September 22, 2009, 03:09:07 PM
You plan a renaissance style wedding, and are willing to put up with most of your family not being there because they don't want to dress in garb 

LadySeason,

Your family IS there, or rather, your fairemily.

Also, you understand immediately what the last word of the previous sentence means.   ;)

yes totally :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on September 22, 2009, 10:31:29 PM
...you laugh hysterically, and may not even be able to finish saying it with a straight face, at the phrase: "I am a wench with modesty, Sir!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jinglebum on September 24, 2009, 11:29:22 AM
You feel more comfortable in a corset or bodice than modern undergarments.
Before you buy [almost] anything, you first ask yourself "will this come in handy at faire...?"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on September 24, 2009, 11:42:00 AM
oh now I MISS a good supportive bodice!!! 16 days to go- YIPPEEE!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: JimsDana on September 30, 2009, 09:07:39 PM
You must play renradio bringing home the shire, pod cast just to clean house!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on October 01, 2009, 10:20:40 AM
you listen to more 'faire' music these days than 'mundane' music...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Count Adolfo on October 01, 2009, 12:03:48 PM
....a friend of yours moves clear across the country and when she asks you to come visit, she does so by saying "I'm sure there's a renaissance faire out there you can go to while you're there..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on October 01, 2009, 12:44:09 PM
You look at your friends list in facebook and realize 9/10's of it are Rennies....and that the friends requests that you have out are also either all playtrons or performers.

You plan on going out to fest for 1 day of final weekend and already have your gear set out so that when you go to work in the morning to pickup paycheck you'll already be in garb.

Your work is so used to you being in ren-mood that when you do walk into work not one person will bat an eye about your get-up.

You can't decide which scarf to wear on your head tomorrow for your pirate gear..the really long stripey one or the multi-color calico one...so you decide to bring both.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: JimsDana on October 01, 2009, 07:32:01 PM

Any thing not on "A STICK" is finger food!!

Ribs for dinner!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on October 05, 2009, 07:13:33 AM
Quote from: bellevivre on October 01, 2009, 10:20:40 AM
you listen to more 'faire' music these days than 'mundane' music...

GUILTY!!!  Faire or Celtic music is about all that's in my iPod, and I hardly ever listen to the radio anymore.

...You see a sign for a place called "Swirll", but you see it as "Swill". 
(Lawrence actually gets credit for this observation!  Slowly, but surely, I'm corrupting him.  In case this is more of a local to Scarby thing, the Gatorade mix at Friends of Faire is known as "swill".)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pirateleach on October 05, 2009, 11:30:36 AM
your co-workers dont bat an eye when you have your fair mug hanging from your frog with yor mundane attire
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on October 05, 2009, 05:52:41 PM
When your sister doesnt give you the stink eye when you use a pub song to sing your month old neice to sleep... Orr is that I have corupted her now..
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 05, 2009, 08:07:49 PM
when the next day at work is  "Movie Day," and at different times, 4 of your coworkers come up to you to remind you about this, and then they say,  "and don't forget to wear your pirate garb and hat, for Pirates of the Caribbean.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 05, 2009, 08:53:55 PM
You hear pipers rehearsing "Dirty Deeds (Done with Sheep)", and find yourself singing along even before it fully dawns on you what they're singing.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on October 07, 2009, 06:11:46 PM
Quote from: Tipsy Gypsy on October 05, 2009, 08:53:55 PM
You hear pipers rehearsing "Dirty Deeds (Done with Sheep)", and find yourself singing along even before it fully dawns on you what they're singing.

LMAO!  Now that I'd like to hear!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: anne of oaktower on October 07, 2009, 06:12:49 PM
When you've missed more than three months of RF posts due to homework, so decide to eat dinner at the computer tonight to begin catching up :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on October 07, 2009, 07:02:07 PM
Quote from: Var Greyshadow on October 05, 2009, 07:13:33 AM
Quote from: bellevivre on October 01, 2009, 10:20:40 AM
you listen to more 'faire' music these days than 'mundane' music...

GUILTY!!!  Faire or Celtic music is about all that's in my iPod, and I hardly ever listen to the radio anymore.
Also guilty as charged!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 08, 2009, 06:11:31 PM
Quote from: anne of oaktower on October 07, 2009, 06:11:46 PM
LMAO!  Now that I'd like to hear!!!

Ask and ye shall receive (or is that, "careful what you ask for...!")

http://www.bobrivers.com/#v8388

If the link doesn't work, go to www.bobrivers.com, click Twisted Tunes, and search the alpha listing for Dirty Deeds. Lots of other funny novelty tunes there too :D.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Seamus Ex Machina on October 08, 2009, 06:58:02 PM
We have a cat named Gypsy.   I learned the hard way not to leave adult beverages on the table unattended  for any length of time....I came back to see a curious little black kitten tasting her first rum and coke!   Shooed her off the table and she ran off....then watched her stagger back in a few minutes later.   She is now called...wait for it..

Tipsy Gypsy!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CaraGreenleaf on October 08, 2009, 11:32:11 PM
Crocheting flowers and scarves isn't enough...no you have to find the book with the baby Cthulhu pattern (which also includes patterns for knights, clerics, ninjas, zombies, etc...) and start mass-producing them for friends....

...you have already started plotting entirely crocheted chess sets (Zombies v Ninjas anyone?)....

Before you ask, the full sets, including crocheted chess board, will be in the $200 range....the little buggers take forever to make!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on October 09, 2009, 02:01:21 AM
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on October 08, 2009, 06:58:02 PM
We have a cat named Gypsy.   I learned the hard way not to leave adult beverages on the table unattended  for any length of time....I came back to see a curious little black kitten tasting her first rum and coke!   Shooed her off the table and she ran off....then watched her stagger back in a few minutes later.   She is now called...wait for it..

Tipsy Gypsy!

Ha!!! We have a bar in town called that!! Unfortunately, it's a bit of a dive.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cormac on October 10, 2009, 09:01:34 AM
When you pack for the weekend you have 3 times as many bags because you going to the faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 11, 2009, 05:51:14 PM
when your church (where you are an acolyte and chalicist and your husband has been the clerk of the vestry) will celebrate its 175th anniversary, and gala celebrations for the weekend of April 24th & 25th have been planned, including a visit and blessing from the Bishop, visiting clergy, celebration dinner, etc.

And you bought your plane tickets and have hotel reservations for RenDezvous at Scarborough, yup, that very same weekend.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pharmar Greybeard & Maria on October 11, 2009, 09:29:48 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 11, 2009, 05:51:14 PM
when your church (where you are an acolyte and chalicist and your husband has been the clerk of the vestry) will celebrate its 175th anniversary, and gala celebrations for the weekend of April 24th & 25th have been planned, including a visit and blessing from the Bishop, visiting clergy, celebration dinner, etc.

And you bought your plane tickets and have hotel reservations for RenDezvous at Scarborough, yup, that very same weekend.

Deja Vu  Our Bishop is coming for his visit Nov. 22, which is the last day of CRF.  One guess where I'll be that day.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on October 12, 2009, 06:09:18 PM
if you refuse to wear a rain poncho in a downpour because no one will be able to see your garb.

*sniff* I'm so proud of my niece.  Although my parents thought we were nuts.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on October 12, 2009, 06:24:32 PM
If you look forward to coming home and eating 1/2 a jar of your favourite Lady MacArthur pepper product! (yep. pepper pusher here, and I dont wanna be cured!!!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on October 21, 2009, 12:01:36 PM
...your idea of relaxing after work is getting all garbed up, bodice and everything, even though you're not going anywhere.

...you find an excuse to wear at least the belt, or the shoes, or something, to school just because you're going through withdrawls

...you plan your 21st birthday party around the Fair...as a matter of fact, you tell everyone that the thing that makes you most excited about it being your 21's on a Friday the 13th, is that Saturday the 14th is Sarasota Fair...and that's the day you tell everyone to come.

...You play a video game that contains much of the British accent because, not only do you enjoy the game, you like to practice your accent and talk to the characters yourself...

...you do the house cleaning in a bodice, just because you find it more comfortable.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: SelenaK16 on October 21, 2009, 04:03:52 PM
Quote from: Dracconia on May 29, 2008, 06:33:05 PM
...if you won't study for your classes in college, but you study a garb pattern all night long.

HaHa! Guilty as charged...many, many times over  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on October 21, 2009, 04:17:24 PM
You go to a Faire during October in Northwestern PA while there is a blizzard going on.....

in my case I was working it, we had patrons still coming in the gate!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on October 22, 2009, 03:49:26 PM
you'd rather spend the last day of faire with your fairemily instead of spending that same sunday with your real family (because they dont get your obsession with faire)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on October 22, 2009, 04:17:31 PM
...you move out and you don't have any knives other than butter knives so you use you Ren Garb weapons as cooking utensils when needed...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on October 22, 2009, 09:41:28 PM
-getting your Halloween costume ready means looking in your closet instead of going to a store.

-You hate spending $25 on a store-bought Halloween costume but you'll spend twice that much on 1 piece of garb for a Halloween costume.

Funny story:  My mom asked if we had any garb she might borrow for a costume she was working on for a Halloween thing at her school.  I was verbally listing stuff we have & said 'DH has some black pants' & she instantly said 'Oh, he's skinner than me.  His pants won't fit'.  We had to explain numerous times that garb of that nature (pants, RenShirts, etc) are usually very forgiving & that DH, DS & I trade garb on a regular basis, depending on the look we're trying to put together.  Even then I don't think she believed us until she actually tried the stuff on. 

Maybe next year we can get her to dress up for Faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on October 23, 2009, 08:12:39 AM
You drive two hours north of your home to pick up a Coat that was being made for you. The reason being is you want to wear it to a Faire that is 4 hours east of you!

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Carl Heinz on October 23, 2009, 12:39:34 PM
OK, let's keep it simple.  You're a true rennie if you enjoy attending Faire.  I don't care if you're a participant, playtron, or someone who show up in shorts and a T-shirt.  If you enjoy it, you're a rennie.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Malcolm on October 24, 2009, 12:33:30 AM
...your disabled friend (CP) calls and wants to know when you're coming to paint her new condo, and you answer, "Febuary."

I mean what's the point in driving all the way from Illinois to Tampa if you can't go to BARF.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on October 25, 2009, 04:04:44 AM
-You've missed coming on here for a month because of school and rehearsals, so you decide to stay up past 4am in an attempt to catch up.

-You realize you've lost over 1.5" off your waist in the last couple of weeks, and instead of being excited, you worry that your bodice (which was already a tiny bit too big) won't fit... Now what am I supposed to do for Halloween?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on October 25, 2009, 05:57:28 PM
take that sucker in! thats the fun about sewing it your self!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 25, 2009, 08:09:24 PM
you're listening to faire music on the CD player while you're sitting knitting, and when the song is over, you forget where you are and yell "huzzah" and start to clap.

Because you just thought you were at faire listening to them and at the end of the songs, you always shout "huzzah."  Then you realize you're sitting in your living room by yourself.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on October 26, 2009, 11:42:43 AM
In public, you sneeze (or someone with you does) and you cross yourself, then look around to see other Rennie's doing the same.  Much snickering ensues.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on October 26, 2009, 06:50:08 PM
When you're temporarily satisfying your Ren Faire withdrawals by going to see Celtic Woman, and while purchasing the tickets, the thought of going in garb crosses your mind.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ArielCallista on October 26, 2009, 08:21:35 PM
...you just stumbled upon this thread and read ALL of it

...you think you see someone you met at Faire in a club, but don't dare speak to them cuz there's no way they'd recognize you in danes

...you will quit your job if they won't give you your faire weekends off

...after hugging your faerie friends, you have discovered that glitter is the herpes of craft supplies. It NEVER comes off!

...you still wear your medieval moccasins (or the like) on the rainiest muddiest day of faire. (still haven't gotten together enough money for good boots)

...you justify going to faire as being good

...you know someone with a spare closet and hate that it isn't being used for garb

...you fly to another state friday morning to go to a faire for the first time, spend all of saturday puking cuz of food poisoning and still wake up at 5am to go sunday even though its over 100degrees, and you haven't been able to keep food down for about 36 hours cuz goddamn it its GARF!

...when you get bored you dig through fabric scraps from other projects to make a bodice cuz you have nothing better to do

...you forget you were talking to someone on facebook because of this forum

...this is the only forum you're on

...food just tastes better if its on a stick

...you wanted to throw your phone out the window and get a new one since you can't access this forum on it but then realize you could use that money for garb so you suck it up and deal with a lame phone

...you wish that the things that don't apply to you on this thread did apply to you

...you crash on a friends couch the night before faire and have another friend drive you home 2 hours away the night after cuz you were kicked out of your dorm for the summer

...you require your boyfriend go with you to faire to find out how compatible you REALLY are

...your favorite birthday "party" was when you went to faire and after went to medieval times still in full garb

...'danes at Medieval times want to take pics with you cuz they think you're part of the show

...your favorite line from Weird Al's song White and Nerdy is "spend every weekend at the renaissance faire"

...your friends have bought you an insult from Christophe the Insultor as a birthday present because you were in a bad mood (seems dumb...but thats what happens when you mix faire and Brucelings)

...you're parents give you a 4GB sd card for your camera cuz they know you won't have time to put pics on your computer until after faire season

...you get flogged for your birthday by 20 people you've never met before and don't feel violated

...you get mad that the special event weekends aren't posted yet even though faire doesn't start for 6months

...you have consumed more rum beer and loki than any other alcohol ever

...you tells jokes that include a mundane, a SCA-er and a Rennie

...you intentionally walk down the boot aisles at shoes stores so you can smell the leather and think of faire (whats worse is I work in a shoe store!)

...you know better than to bone a bodice with boning

...you watch a bunch of fantasy and ren period movies with your boyfriend hoping hell be inspired for his first set of garb (success!)

...you get excited when you pass the knights inn on the way to Scarby

...you demand to stay at the excalibur when in Vegas

...you know that the combined smell of dirt and leather is the greatest smell ever

...you forget we have a president cuz VIII is King

...you wake up 4 hours before you need to leave to make it to cannon. It doesn't take that long to get ready to leave, you've got it down to a fine art...it the excitement that gets you up

...you've had nightmares about SOMEHOW missing opening weekend

...you instinctively cover your ears anytime you here the word cannon

...you snooze your alarm like 6 times on dane days, but don't even need to set one on faire days

...you've lost track of how many of these you've posted...

...you would rather celebrate your 21st birthday at faire than vegas or anywhere else

Speaking of:
OMG! I just realized I'm gonna be turning 21 during next faire season!!!!!!!!!!ON A SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!guess whose gonna get wasted at faire! Me! and everyone who's at scarby that day should hunt me down!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ArielCallista on October 26, 2009, 08:23:21 PM
omigod guys I'm so sorry for how long that is! I was reading the whole thread and i wrote down everything that came to mind...
one more

...you've spent over 5 hours reading RF posts
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on October 26, 2009, 11:01:20 PM
Quote from: ArielCallista on October 26, 2009, 08:21:35 PM


...you fly to another state friday morning to go to a faire for the first time, spend all of saturday puking cuz of food poisoning and still wake up at 5am to go sunday even though its over 100degrees, and you haven't been able to keep food down for about 36 hours cuz goddamn it its GARF!



This would've been FUNNY if you'd been at BARF!!  :D Sorry, couldn't help it!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on October 27, 2009, 10:06:57 AM
... you talk to people you've never actually met in person about the issue of "chafing", and which personal products to use to avoid it, for both men and women, and consider it perfectly normal...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyElizabeth on October 27, 2009, 10:12:28 AM
**Thanks for posting that Rani!!  It just happened on single and searching thread and I felt completely comfortable having a very long discussion about it on here!! Makes me laugh in retrospect!!**
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jinglebum on October 27, 2009, 10:59:54 AM
You constantly have to remind yourself to speak normally in the real world.

It's thank you NOT thank thee, kindly.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Auryn on October 27, 2009, 11:00:40 AM
Your birthday is in a couple of days and when people ask you what you want for your birthday you give them a print out of the order form for season passes to your local faire, a pyramid collection catalog thats been earmarked and a Gaelsong catalog thats also been earmarked
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Gauwyn of Bracknell on October 27, 2009, 11:48:48 AM
If you walk the streets of downtown Chicago on a Saturday at 4:00 PM dressed in full garb to go see a Blackmore's Night concert (and a bit to eat and drink before).  :)

(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu181/magicmikel069/Renaissance%20Faires/Blackmores%20Night%20in%20Chicago/PA170032.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on October 29, 2009, 10:04:15 AM
Quote from: ArielCallista on October 26, 2009, 08:21:35 PM...you forget we have a president cuz VIII is King
:o  ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: wyckdblyss on October 29, 2009, 02:56:33 PM
You are highly annoyed that you are not going to be able to be camping at TRF for Thanksgiving...you will however be stuck dealing with your biological family instead  :( ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on October 29, 2009, 10:37:16 PM
...if you accidentally injure yourself getting out of garb.

...if you are planning on driving 12 hours round trip to see family before & on Thanksgiving, then driving another 8 hours round trip to go to TRF right after...luckily it will be spread out over 6 days  :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnnMarie B on November 01, 2009, 04:17:59 PM
more glitter and sand come out of your dryer filter than lint.

and, Al Nimer, we know it will be a long trip, but your fairemily will be so glad to see you and yours  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Celtic_Fae on November 01, 2009, 07:06:24 PM
...if you've done faire with a near-debilitating UTI-turned-kidney-infection
...if you've done faire on a broken foot, sans treatment
...if you've done faire during a surprise ice storm
...if you've camped during the above faire in such weather and lived to see morning
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Deckard And Zhora on November 01, 2009, 07:58:17 PM
...your cloak is warmer then a winter coat...so you wear it instead.

...if "turkey legs" have their own food group in you life.

...if you sacrifice comfort over garb just because the 3 inch heeled boots looked better, and now you can't walk today...

...you already can't wait for next faire trip, even though you just got back!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on November 01, 2009, 09:46:59 PM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on November 01, 2009, 04:17:59 PM
more glitter and sand come out of your dryer filter than lint.

and, Al Nimer, we know it will be a long trip, but your fairemily will be so glad to see you and yours  ;D
AMB, we are SOO looking forward to being at TRF & seeing you and all our fairemily!  I'll make sure we've got some RenFest Music podcasts to listen to during those 20 hours  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 02, 2009, 01:08:13 PM
On Halloween night, when leaving the grounds, you decide it's probably safer to exit through Toon Town than patron's camp.  :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BubbleWright on November 03, 2009, 04:53:45 AM
...the weather report window on your home page is set to the city where your Faire is located rather than the town in which you live!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on November 03, 2009, 06:00:38 PM
...the weather report window on your home page is set to the city where your Faire is located rather than the town in which you live!   

Of Course it is!  I KNOW what the weather is like HERE!!!   :P
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renren on November 04, 2009, 09:12:24 AM
Quote from: Dayna on November 03, 2009, 06:00:38 PM
...the weather report window on your home page is set to the city where your Faire is located rather than the town in which you live!   

Of Course it is!  I KNOW what the weather is like HERE!!!   :P
I can relate to that!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on November 04, 2009, 01:23:36 PM
Your day is made when you check your mailbox, and see that your Celtic Woman tickets and your new corset both came in!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadySeasan on November 08, 2009, 10:54:12 PM
when you go to family gatherings, and would rather be at a ren fair gathering, than your own family!

does that make me a bad person? lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on November 08, 2009, 11:36:13 PM
... your renlet has said she'd rather travel to LARF for closing weekend than have Christmas presents... and you realize you're raising her with her priorities in order!  LOL 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on November 08, 2009, 11:50:18 PM
When making plans for Thanksgiving, you have to plan to see each parent separately with the brother and then figure out when to leave for faire, that same night or early early the next morning. Because you have to go and see the rest of your family.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: justsomeguytn on November 09, 2009, 08:19:52 AM
If while playing MagiQuest you advertise for the Carolina Ren Faire.

This weekend while at the Pigeon Forge MagiQuest I met a nice family from Knoxville that were going to go to the Carolina Faire but decided not to after the rock slide.  They worried that it was going to take an hour longer and they weren't sure it would be worth it.  I assured them it was worth it and showed them some pictures on my camera. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Grov on November 11, 2009, 12:44:27 AM
You run out of water and use moonshine to brush your teeth.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 11, 2009, 11:41:45 AM
Quote from: Grov on November 11, 2009, 12:44:27 AM
You run out of water and use moonshine to brush your teeth.

Epic win!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Grov on November 11, 2009, 01:25:16 PM
Quote from: Tipsy Gypsy on November 11, 2009, 11:41:45 AM
Quote from: Grov on November 11, 2009, 12:44:27 AM
You run out of water and use moonshine to brush your teeth.

Epic win!
It wasn't me and I'm sure the ladies won't reveal themselves.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on November 12, 2009, 03:13:32 AM
You go to see Celtic Woman, and think you smell roasted nuts, and wish you were at faire.

PS. It was a fantastic show!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: AnnMarie B on November 12, 2009, 07:13:24 AM
Quote from: Lady Rebecca on November 12, 2009, 03:13:32 AM
You go to see Celtic Woman, and think you smell roasted nuts, and wish you were at faire.

PS. It was a fantastic show!

Wait!! Am I alone in ALWAYS wishing I was at faire?? ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on November 12, 2009, 08:55:36 AM
Quote from: Lady Rebecca on November 12, 2009, 03:13:32 AM
You go to see Celtic Woman, and think you smell roasted nuts, and wish you were at faire.

PS. It was a fantastic show!

I am soooooo jealous! I couldn't afford even the cheapest tickets, and my daughter would have sold every toy she owns to go see them! 

Quote from: AnnMarie B on November 12, 2009, 07:13:24 AM

Wait!! Am I alone in ALWAYS wishing I was at faire?? ;D

Uhhhh... no!!!   :D 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on November 12, 2009, 01:24:23 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 12, 2009, 08:55:36 AM
Quote from: Lady Rebecca on November 12, 2009, 03:13:32 AM
You go to see Celtic Woman, and think you smell roasted nuts, and wish you were at faire.

PS. It was a fantastic show!

I am soooooo jealous! I couldn't afford even the cheapest tickets, and my daughter would have sold every toy she owns to go see them! 
I figured the $45 came out of my "I haven't been to faire since August" fund.

Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 12, 2009, 08:55:36 AM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on November 12, 2009, 07:13:24 AM

Wait!! Am I alone in ALWAYS wishing I was at faire?? ;D

Uhhhh... no!!!   :D 
I pretty much always wish I was at faire (or in the UK) too, but there's some times when it hits especially hard.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on November 12, 2009, 02:54:34 PM
You hop on here right before you leave for work to see if anything new has been posted. *runs off to finish getting ready for work* ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on November 12, 2009, 10:36:29 PM
As part of your sons grounding you threaten him with having to wear 'danes' at Faire if he doesn't straighten up.

'No pirate costume for you young man!'
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Gauwyn of Bracknell on November 13, 2009, 06:39:20 AM
You get all garbed up, get in your car, drive around the block and then sit on your deck listening to Celtic music and sling insults at yourself :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: arbcoind on November 13, 2009, 07:57:21 AM
For your baby sister's 30th birthday party gift you buy a chocolate cigar, a silk rose and a copy of Renaissance Festivals: Merrying the Past and Present from Kimberly Tony Korol-Evans.  In the card you write, "I got this from the cigar lady at PRF".  and "Huzzah!"

Gina
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 14, 2009, 11:26:43 AM
Please note:  I did not read through 55 pages, so probably somebody has already posted this or something similar.

Yesterday my friend asked to borrow my cell phone to call a mutual friend.  When she went into the address book to look up her name & number, she was incredelous, and laughing so hard.  I have all my forum friends listed by their forum names, not their real names.  So, just look at the names that are listed as members, and you can understand why she was saying "Mad who?  Rum why?  What kind of wench?"

We both had a good laugh, and then I had to explain, it's harder to remember regular names than to remember faire names.  And she thought it was a riot, that if I ever lost my phone and someone found it, they'd read all these names and think I was a nut case.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on November 14, 2009, 12:50:36 PM
*snerk*
My brother in law did that, but he already thinks I am bats any way lol.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 15, 2009, 10:54:32 AM
Even though there are 237 more days until Bristol opens, you go to their website  to see if there are any specials, so that you can tell family members what they can get you for Christmas.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on November 15, 2009, 05:15:37 PM
Even though you live over 600 miles away, haven't been in 4 years, and probably won't get a chance to be back for a while, you have always been signed up on the Bristol e-mail list and look forward to getting the updates throughout the year.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 15, 2009, 09:16:25 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on November 15, 2009, 05:15:37 PM
Even though you live over 600 miles away, haven't been in 4 years, and probably won't get a chance to be back for a while, you have always been signed up on the Bristol e-mail list and look forward to getting the updates throughout the year.

I know what you mean!  It is the same with me and the MN faire.  I haven't been since 2007, live a 6 1/2 hour drive away, but I'm still signed up for the K95 radio station promotions where they give discounts on tickets.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on November 16, 2009, 04:49:31 PM
It's cold outside, but you don't want to shut your window all the way overnight, so you throw your long wool cloak on top of your comforter. Toasty warm!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 29, 2009, 05:40:17 AM
Closing day of faire always leaves you with mixed feelings- glad for a break and a chance to sleep in Saturdays, but sad that it was over so soon...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Al-Nimer on November 30, 2009, 11:43:54 PM
...your son tells you he has to build a Trojan horse for a school project over Christmas break, and immediately (thinking full-size) you say "I don't think we have enough wood for that...not even grandpa has enough for that."   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on December 01, 2009, 01:13:02 AM
Quote from: Al-Nimer on November 30, 2009, 11:43:54 PM
...your son tells you he has to build a Trojan horse for a school project over Christmas break, and immediately (thinking full-size) you say "I don't think we have enough wood for that...not even grandpa has enough for that."   ;D

Oh...you should totally post pics of his mini trojan horse!! I'm sure it'll be awesome!!! I loved school projects that really brought out the creativity!!!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dragonlord on December 09, 2009, 09:30:39 AM
You're male, you're 38, you don't have a daughter, but when flipping through the channels you come across Barbie and the Three Musketeers on the Disney Channel and watch it just because.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on December 09, 2009, 12:58:04 PM
Quote from: Dragonlord on December 09, 2009, 09:30:39 AM
You're male, you're 38, you don't have a daughter, but when flipping through the channels you come across Barbie and the Three Musketeers on the Disney Channel and watch it just because.

Somebody get this man a renfest fix -- quick!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Var Greyshadow on February 17, 2010, 04:35:34 PM
Your colleagues know you well enough that the poster they create for your wedding party has crossed swords, castles, knights and even a Scotsman wooing his fair lady (exactly dead-on for us - he was in the kilt when we met, when he proposed, and will be in it for the wedding).
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on February 17, 2010, 08:44:52 PM
when your work asks all employess for pictures of you and your honey to post on the 8 wide screen televisions around the call center to celebrate Valentine's month.  And you and said husband are the only 2 people in pirates garb.  Because we don't have any pictures at all of us in "regular" clothes.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Queen Bonnie on February 18, 2010, 03:23:59 PM
 EVERYONE in my city knows I do Renfaires and asks about Sherwood whenever we meet! "Are you going to be out there? " "Yes! I am going to work there! Huzzah!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on February 18, 2010, 08:41:13 PM
when you stop at the gym on your way home from work and decide you don't want to carry in a gym bag with your exercise clothes, change in a cubicle barely wide enough to turn around, and then try not to forget your work clothes in the dressing room.

So when you get into the parking lot, you stop the car, slip your arms out of your winter coat, grab your tee shirt & pull your sweater over your head and put the tee shirt on in less than 5 seconds.  Then you open the car door, slide your feet out of your boots and put your sneakers on.  Next, get out of the car and in the parking lot, pull your exercise pants up underneath your skirt and then slip skirt down and step out of it.

And you do this without blinking an eye or even thinking about it, because you've changed so many times in the parking lots at many different faires you've been to.

When I got home and told this to my husband, he had one better.  He went to the gym on the way back from an appointment, and he got out of the car in the parking lot, took his pants off and stood in his boxers, then put his exercise pants on and then his sneakers.   When I sort of squeaked, "You stood in the parking lot in your UNDERWEAR?' he replied that he didn't give a ----, it's not different than getting dressed at faire.

I'm sure we are both bordering on demented.   ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on March 07, 2010, 10:59:58 PM
you find bagpipes soothing.


(seriously.  We were at the North Texas Irish Festival Saturday & listening to the Pipe & Drum band was like a lullaby for me.  DH commented on the same thing)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on March 08, 2010, 12:31:50 PM
You and your best friend (she's a rennie too) are at lunch together with a coworker who isn't a rennie.  When our drinks are brought to you, you bust out without Huzzahs and scare everyone within ear shot of you ... as well as the coworker.  (saod coworker says she isn't having lunch with us anymore).

;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Aniroaldawen on March 08, 2010, 11:46:09 PM
When you go to a singing pirate group from Faire's show in an Irish pub, in garb, two hours before the show starts, when the place is filled with mundanes, and then make small talk with the bouncer because he's English and you're "homesick" for the accent. True story. :-) Didn't realize I was missing the accent until I realized the bouncer was British, though!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ArielCallista on March 09, 2010, 08:23:24 AM
at a friends party (most of us attend faire at least occasionally) at the end of the toast everyone says Huzzah! without a thought..
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 16, 2010, 07:38:55 PM
you know you can't take weapons with you on an airplane, but there is NO WAY you're not taking your hats.  So you both wear your Cavalier hats through the airports coming and going, because you don't want to put them in the carryon suitcases and squish the feathers.  And when people point at you and make comments, you remove the hat and bow down to them with a flourish.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on March 17, 2010, 09:13:13 AM
When you are forced to have a full search of your carry on's because they 1) lit up like a christmas tree due to all the peweter mugs and garb trinkets you have in the bag. 2)  think they see a 'bomb' that once you open your bag you find a Drabbit puppet surrounded by clothing. 


You are bitten by fire ants, and your ankles are thes size of grapefruits , yet you still manage to hobble your way around the faire to every show, and pub.  :)

Edit: Had to add this one since a co worker just bought it up again.  When asked for photos of everyone in their halloween costumes for a bullitin I submitted one of me from ren faire.  I got a note back saying "That is you in your weekend wear not halloween."  I responded with, "Hey, it was taken Halloween weekend!"   They couldn't argue with that. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on March 17, 2010, 09:52:14 AM
Quote from: Lady L on June 04, 2008, 11:48:47 PM
You wear some of your garb to church. ;D
And the pastor doesn't mind, because he loves faire also. :)

My Rogue wanted me to post this for him.  When asked by the pastor to read a copy of the historical declaration of Thanksgiving at church the weekend before Thanksgiving.  Also, he wants to know if you could do it in some sort of costume. Surely in the week you can RENT something.
You show up in full historical regalia from tricorn, captain's coat, shirt, breeches and boots with out batting an eye, then you have to explain that you had it laying around. (IE just pulled out of your tub you had packed for the upcoming weekend at TRF)  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: justsomeguytn on March 17, 2010, 12:40:31 PM
You buy clothing items for your avatar on Xbox live to try and match your ren faire garb.  Unfourtunately they don't have a light brown doublet yet.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 17, 2010, 07:21:35 PM
you wear your Clan M'Crack knee socks to work on St. Patrick's day (with a skirt, no less) because they have green in them.  And when your co-workers comment on them, you give them the w-h-o-l-e  story of the Clan, including the motto.      ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: eloquentXI on March 18, 2010, 01:41:40 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 16, 2010, 07:38:55 PM
you know you can't take weapons with you on an airplane, but there is NO WAY you're not taking your hats.  So you both wear your Cavalier hats through the airports coming and going, because you don't want to put them in the carryon suitcases and squish the feathers.  And when people point at you and make comments, you remove the hat and bow down to them with a flourish.

OMG! I did this too! I did this too!!!!! There was NO way I was gonna let my hat get squished.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on March 18, 2010, 02:41:17 PM
Quote from: Phoenix on November 12, 2009, 02:54:34 PM
You hop on here right before you leave for work to see if anything new has been posted. *runs off to finish getting ready for work* ;D

Guilty as charged  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on March 20, 2010, 01:00:24 PM
You plan to go but then don't due to responsibilities and ................... have nightmares/withdrawl dreams that you are there, but out of place, not participating, dresses as a rich 'dane.

OR

you go for parts, musical pieces so when it's time to perform them, you can wear your garb.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on March 29, 2010, 08:38:13 AM
You are in an aisle at hobby lobby looking for something, and over hear a couple a few feet away mention "Favors" .  Within 5 minutes they recognize you out of garb, and you are comparing notes  on the best way to make favors.   ;D

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ArielCallista on March 31, 2010, 10:50:57 AM
you work from 10-2 on opening day...but you're still considering driving an hour to show up for cannon...drive an hour to work...and then when you get off drive another hour for the last few hours of opening day...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on April 13, 2010, 02:03:52 AM
~when you haven't been to a faire in about 2 or 3 years, then you get a postcard for the NCRF for this weekend. Knowing that there is no time to make anything you myself AND my 2 neices to wear, I start going through closets untill 3 am piecing together old halloween costumes, old faire odds and ends, the girls play and dress-up clothes, and loading 3 belts with anything they can use (considerring that the last time they were at faire it was still at the raliegh fair-grounds and both girls were still in diapers!). Now I'm all excited and can't sleep, typing in this for the first time in 6 months dress as a dark Fae with a 5 pound belt! I guess the Faire never really left me, it was just sleeping!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ludovi on April 13, 2010, 07:45:27 PM
...if you spend more time telling people about being on cast for the faire then you do about the job you've landed to help pay for it.

... if you apply to jobs with the knowledge in mind already that you just have to have the faire weekends off. No questions asked.

... if in your spare time you draw up garb patterns, and have memorized your measurements (or your clients) to make sure they would fit and drape properly.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Catherine on April 13, 2010, 08:24:36 PM
you swear that you won't be on cast this year because you are recovering from a broken foot, but still wind up getting roped into working a booth!   :o  Doh!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on April 13, 2010, 08:53:01 PM
....your 3 year old tells everyone at court that she has to wait for mommy to park the car, and a court member stops you when you take said child to go wait by the gate, asking wether or not your the parent. All because they figured your daughter looked must be a cast kid dropped at court for short term care while parents were getting ready.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Finnian on April 18, 2010, 10:51:39 AM
...you read this list and in your head you're going "check, check, check, yup that's me."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on April 19, 2010, 08:10:40 PM
~ you're at a resturant and your sister tells you to watch your knife, and you first look at your cleavage to make sure that your bodice dager is in place only to find that you're wearring street clothes and not garb. Then have to explain why you did so. True story, it happened yesterday at IHOP. Afterward I thanked my sister because I had a reason to add to this forum!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kate on April 20, 2010, 05:35:17 AM
... You wander around a venue that is also the location of an annual pirate gathering later in the year and expect mundanes and tourists to ask to take your picture.... only you're not in garb...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 20, 2010, 09:37:38 AM
Quote from: ladyecho on April 19, 2010, 08:10:40 PM
~ you're at a resturant and your sister tells you to watch your knife, and you first look at your cleavage to make sure that your bodice dager is in place only to find that you're wearring street clothes and not garb. Then have to explain why you did so. True story, it happened yesterday at IHOP. Afterward I thanked my sister because I had a reason to add to this forum!!!

A new one , but a good one!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: mehan on April 20, 2010, 09:55:36 AM
Quote from: Kate on April 20, 2010, 05:35:17 AM
... You wander around a venue that is also the location of an annual pirate gathering later in the year and expect mundanes and tourists to ask to take your picture.... only you're not in garb...

Yep, this weekend when I saw a camera pointed in my direction, I didn't stop my conversation with my husband, merely stopped and posed and hoisted my unique mug........ - then I realized, of course she was taking a picture of the men in kilts behind me, certainly not the middle aged woman in blue jeans with a plastic cup of beer...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on April 20, 2010, 11:10:47 AM
You over hear co workers griping about how medievil times doesn't have silverware.  You correct them telling them the time period and reason that silverware came into use.  Then one of them says, "You spend too much time at ren faires."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 20, 2010, 11:12:48 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on April 20, 2010, 11:10:47 AM
You over hear co workers griping about how medievil times doesn't have silverware.  You correct them telling them the time period and reason that silverware came into use.  Then one of them says, "You spend too much time at ren faires."
LOL
(http://www.jelldragon.com/images/sgs93_iron_cutlery.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: tiberiusflynn on April 21, 2010, 03:09:48 PM
My co-workers call me "Pirate Steve" off of the movie Dodgeball, because I sing sailing songs while working and they know I'm a pirate at ren faire......
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: captmarga on April 22, 2010, 03:14:24 PM
The non-cast versus cast at the dinner table outnumber at 4:2, but you still manage to make the majority of dinner conversation about Faire!

Capt Marga/Jofranka
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on April 25, 2010, 02:29:56 PM
ok, I took the kiddies to the local Scottish Games, and upon seeing people in kilts, and hearing bagpipes, my daughter stopped dead still, then demanded to know why we weren't in our faire clothes.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tammy on April 25, 2010, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: Hoowil on April 25, 2010, 02:29:56 PM
ok, I took the kiddies to the local Scottish Games, and upon seeing people in kilts, and hearing bagpipes, my daughter stopped dead still, then demanded to know why we weren't in our faire clothes.

AWESOME!!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on May 12, 2010, 04:05:46 PM
You try to watch the new episode of 'Deadliest Catch' while sewing the bases on your husband's doublet.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on May 12, 2010, 04:19:29 PM
Quote from: Finnian on April 18, 2010, 10:51:39 AM
...you read this list and in your head you're going "check, check, check, yup that's me."

...now that's right on the money!  I'm trying to decide now whether to build a new house or move from central Arkansas to Scarborough Village permanently. If only Scarborough wasn't in Texas... I'm kidding...I'M KIDDING!
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Post by: Al-Nimer on May 14, 2010, 07:26:24 PM
...you don't wash your car during Faire season, because you know you will either a) just get more mud on it on the weekend, or b) cause it to rain anyway  >:(

...you haven't driven your car in mud for 2 weeks, yet there is still mud on it, as well as little piles of dirt left in the driveway where the rain washed it off  ::)
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Post by: angusmacinnes on May 14, 2010, 07:27:38 PM
And I thought I was the only one.  ;D
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Post by: Evie McCann on May 16, 2010, 02:27:59 AM
Quotewhen you have a family faire night during the winter...small beer for the kids, candles only, trenchers, ren music..just to get a small fix.

I thought I was the only one who did that... :D
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Post by: DT_Masters on May 19, 2010, 08:33:47 PM
you notice that all your friends on Facebook are Rennies and Theatre and Bellydancers........and a trifle handful of family
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Wolfhawker on May 24, 2010, 07:21:48 PM
Are looking at local properties near to EACH of the Renfairs and seeing if you could afford to purchase said properties so you do not have to travel so far.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: angusmacinnes on May 24, 2010, 07:24:16 PM
If you turn down an $1000 weekend to be at fair.  ;D
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Post by: Dinobabe on May 24, 2010, 08:57:12 PM
...you can name a rennie something for every letter of the alphabet! ;D
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Post by: ArielCallista on May 25, 2010, 12:14:24 PM
OMG dinobabe...now I think I'm gonna try!
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Post by: LadyBrenda on May 25, 2010, 12:40:14 PM
When youre left a gracious tip from a customer at work you have to do everything in your power to resist the urge to yell HUZZAH FOR THE TIPPER! ::)
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on May 25, 2010, 02:53:59 PM
You'll know you're an old Rennie if you spent more this year on going to faires than you did for your college education...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on May 25, 2010, 04:20:35 PM
 ... You have your pregnancy garb concept thought up (have to wait for pay day to get fabric) and you know you will only wear the garb once.  But you also know you can give the garb or another pregnant rennie because the garb will only be worn once.  ;D
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 25, 2010, 09:04:08 PM
You bring 3 newbies to faire, and all three of them get hooked and addicted, and you help them buy out the merchants so they can put their garb together.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sitara on May 26, 2010, 09:57:09 AM
...when your best friends have a baby and all you can think to give them for him is a miniature version of his daddy's garb.
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Post by: Saoirse_Anam on May 26, 2010, 09:02:35 PM
You lay down to go to sleep and start thinking about faire....then you get so excited that you just can't sleep for another two hours because you're imagining all sorts of fun things. (And faire isn't for another three months!)
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Post by: DT_Masters on May 27, 2010, 04:22:19 AM
......you are in a dream, you are there, but you were late and the time is almost up. Then you realize in the dream that you must be dreaming since you can't recall what you were doing to make you late getting there, and you try to make yourself wake up because you are in fear that you are sleeping thru faire.
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Post by: DonaCatalina on May 27, 2010, 01:14:22 PM
...you see someone who's tan lines don't match her tee-shirt and your first thought is bodice tan.
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Post by: Auryn on May 27, 2010, 02:16:28 PM
You are riding the dc metro with your beloved, loaded up with luggage on the way to your hotel after 9 hours of travel- exhausted and feeling bleeh, when suddenly you hear some random stranger say "huzzaahhh" in conversation with the person they are with, and you and your beloved look at each other excitedly and suddenly you don't feel so tired anymore.
And then of course you spend the rest of the metro ride talking about garb for next season. 
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Post by: Dinobabe on May 27, 2010, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: Auryn on May 27, 2010, 02:16:28 PM
You are riding the dc metro with your beloved, loaded up with luggage on the way to your hotel after 9 hours of travel- exhausted and feeling bleeh, when suddenly you hear some random stranger say "huzzaahhh" in conversation with the person they are with, and you and your beloved look at each other excitedly and suddenly you don't feel so tired anymore.
And then of course you spend the rest of the metro ride talking about garb for next season. 

But did you talk to the person that said "huzzaahhh"?!
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Post by: Auryn on May 27, 2010, 03:15:33 PM
he was deeply engrossed in conversation with the girl he was with- i didnt want to interrupt
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Post by: LadyFae on May 27, 2010, 03:41:21 PM
You have an entire long Memorial weekend to pack for but you are only worried about making sure that your Ren garb is all ready to go for the one day you'll spend at Faire!  Oh, and you can't take yourself away from the forums to pack everything else!  =)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyecho on May 28, 2010, 10:57:55 PM
~your 3 year old is at your sister's house and she isn't behaving. Nothing your sister is trying is working. Then you say "Kailee if you don't sit still and listen to Aunt Charlene and Uncle Jimmy I'll have the Pirates come and kidnapp you!"  . . . . . . . And it works. . . .
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on June 01, 2010, 03:48:52 PM
......your dreams are full of characters from ren fests.

(faeries......accounted for
landscape.......accounted for
cats.........accounted for
.......................what was Homer Simpson doing there?)
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Post by: auntiegiggles on June 01, 2010, 05:10:08 PM
when you play so hard at faire that you fall asleep eating while still in your fairy garb.
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq213/amygravesma/Faires%202010/IMG00292-20100529-1722.jpg)

;D  ;)  :D
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Post by: iain robb on June 02, 2010, 06:45:59 AM
Quote from: auntiegiggles on June 01, 2010, 05:10:08 PM
when you play so hard at faire that you fall asleep eating while still in your fairy garb.
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq213/amygravesma/Faires%202010/IMG00292-20100529-1722.jpg)

;D  ;)  :D

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww! That's cute! I remember when my youngest daughter did that. All the time. Couldn't get her to sit still, so when we got her to sit down to eat (on rare occasions) she'd fall asleep.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: isisdy on June 06, 2010, 08:19:47 PM
You know you're a true rennie if you find yourself getting increasingly irritated at people who don't know the difference between a SATYR  and a CENTAUR. Seriously danes this is simple Greek mythology....they taught it to you in school........I found more children between the ages of 5 and 15 that knew what they were than I did grown adults.. Or when you find yourself thinking your coworkers are stupid for not knowing the simple ins and outs of faire life... Maybe it's just me but listening to some of these danes really gets under my skin.


    Shawn
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on June 06, 2010, 08:56:33 PM
Those pesky danes.... they may be great, but they aren't so smart. ;)
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Post by: KeeperoftheBar on June 07, 2010, 07:04:09 AM
Quote from: isisdy on June 06, 2010, 08:19:47 PM
You know you're a true rennie if you find yourself getting increasingly irritated at people who don't know the difference between a SATYR  and a CENTAUR. Seriously danes this is simple Greek mythology....they taught it to you in school........I found more children between the ages of 5 and 15 that knew what they were than I did grown adults

    Shawn

And for that you can thank Harry Potter...
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Post by: DT_Masters on June 07, 2010, 08:01:31 AM
Quote from: KeeperoftheBar on June 07, 2010, 07:04:09 AM
Quote from: isisdy on June 06, 2010, 08:19:47 PM
You know you're a true rennie if you find yourself getting increasingly irritated at people who don't know the difference between a SATYR  and a CENTAUR. Seriously danes this is simple Greek mythology....they taught it to you in school........I found more children between the ages of 5 and 15 that knew what they were than I did grown adults

    Shawn

And for that you can thank Harry Potter...

Please explain to someone who has never seen, never read the Potter.
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Post by: KeeperoftheBar on June 07, 2010, 08:52:10 AM
Quote from: DT_Masters on June 07, 2010, 08:01:31 AM
Quote from: KeeperoftheBar on June 07, 2010, 07:04:09 AM
Quote from: isisdy on June 06, 2010, 08:19:47 PM
You know you're a true rennie if you find yourself getting increasingly irritated at people who don't know the difference between a SATYR  and a CENTAUR. Seriously danes this is simple Greek mythology....they taught it to you in school........I found more children between the ages of 5 and 15 that knew what they were than I did grown adults

    Shawn

And for that you can thank Harry Potter...

Please explain to someone who has never seen, never read the Potter.

Centaurs play a major roll in most of the Harry Potter books.  They first show up in Book 1 saving Harry in the Forbidden Forest.  They even participate in the final battle in Book 7.  I am not surprised that children 5-15 know what a centaur is due to the popularity of the Harry Potter series for that age group.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Drudonn on June 07, 2010, 12:42:03 PM
You read through 60 pages of this thread in one sitting

There's really no difference between your dane clothes and garb

As you read through this, you're staring at the clock because you also have to get to hobby lobby to start working on favors, as well as look at fabric for a new tunic
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Post by: LadyStitch on June 07, 2010, 03:26:30 PM
... you contemplate bringing a friend from the other side of the world just to spend 2-3 weekends at faire with you.  Said friend, though never going to a ren faire before, already has custom garb.


... you are on your way home from the air port after being in airports for 24+ hours and actually have to stop and think about weather to make the right to take you back home, or the left to take you to the final day of faire for 3 hours.

...  you see an amazing new stilts design made by friends of yours, and the first thought you have is NOT, "That would cool in a movie. " but is "How cool would that be to wear as part of garb for a faire!"  ;D
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on June 07, 2010, 03:57:10 PM
...you're putting stickpins in the Google map for all of the faires around the country that you think you might want to visit, checking the routes, mileage, and travel time to each. Then you compute the time and distance to your nearest friends/relatives for a possible crash-pad.
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Post by: angusmacinnes on June 07, 2010, 04:23:08 PM
The day after one faire closes you book a trip to another one.
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Post by: Gauwyn of Bracknell on June 08, 2010, 11:44:38 AM
Your son in the fourth grade has to list what 4 things he wants to be in life and 2 of them are:

Ren performer
Blacksmith
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Capt Robertsgrave Thighbiter on June 08, 2010, 02:27:52 PM
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on June 08, 2010, 11:44:38 AM
Your son in the fourth grade has to list what 4 things he wants to be in life and 2 of them are:

Ren performer
Blacksmith


Hot, beating on hard things all day, paid poorly, living by the sweat of your brow - why would he want to be a Ren performer?    ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Queen Bonnie on June 08, 2010, 02:39:29 PM
 Faire season is over- but the garb stays out and at the ready- just in case!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on June 14, 2010, 08:17:35 AM
You can get in and get out of a port-a-pivie easier and faster in garb then you can in your mundane clothes. 
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 03, 2010, 08:27:18 PM
You're setting up a new patient at work, and the nurse says her name is Mrs. Warwick.

You enter all her information in the computer, and reading it back, you pronounce it     War-ick    without even thinking about it.

The nurse freaks out and says, "No, you forgot the second W.  It's War-wick."

And you can't help thinking, "What is she talking about?"




And then you have to explain to her you DID put in the second W.  It's just that you pronounce it the British way, due to your British husband. (I didn't even mention faire to her) 

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dustin on August 03, 2010, 08:34:52 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 03, 2010, 08:27:18 PM
You're setting up a new patient at work, and the nurse says her name is Mrs. Warwick.

You enter all her information in the computer, and reading it back, you pronounce it     War-ick    without even thinking about it.

The nurse freaks out and says, "No, you forgot the second W.  It's War-wick."

And you can't help thinking, "What is she talking about?"




And then you have to explain to her you DID put in the second W.  It's just that you pronounce it the British way, due to your British husband. (I didn't even mention faire to her) 





I would pronounce it the same way, but that's mostly thanks to my Shakesperian acting.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on August 11, 2010, 06:29:57 PM
You REFUSE to pronounce the "C" in Boston Celtics as an "S".
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on August 11, 2010, 07:51:30 PM
After a particularly stifling day at work (A/C on the fritz) you wonder if its possible to work a bodice chiller into a business casual outfit.
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Post by: Dinobabe on August 11, 2010, 08:56:35 PM
If this is a post you would make!
Hope you don't mind me stealing it, Dayna!

Quote from: Dayna on August 11, 2010, 06:43:51 PM
Suffice it to say, as I was rattling off my list of what I own from Pendragon Costumers, I forgot several outfits and STILL qualified for the Dozen Discount.  I have enough middle-class garb to attend Bristol faire for 19 days and not repeat any piece if I chose to, and almost the same of noble garb.  This includes chemises, partlets, hats and other incidentals.  The only thing I would need to wear more than once is footwear and bloomers.

My suspicion is that between the weapons, the jewelry, the beads, pearls, gemstones and metallic embellishments, the many 10 yards of Italian Cotton Velvet and Silk and Brocade gowns, sleeves, skirts, forepanels and bodices, the leather garments, the five pair of 3 to 11 button custom decorated custom boots, the hats, the veils, the fans and pouches, the 50+ individually blown Venitian glass goblets and glasses, the 20+ elaborately embroidered partlets and chemises, and the stash of fabrics, beads, gems, pearls, etc. etc. etc. that are just waiting to be turned into more garb....

I could quite comfortably retire and live off the proceeds of the sale of the above, although right now the only way anyone is going to get any of it is to pry it out of my cold dead hands  :-)
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Post by: LadyFae on August 11, 2010, 09:31:43 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on August 11, 2010, 08:56:35 PM
If this is a post you would make!
Hope you don't mind me stealing it, Dayna!

Quote from: Dayna on August 11, 2010, 06:43:51 PM
Suffice it to say, as I was rattling off my list of what I own from Pendragon Costumers, I forgot several outfits and STILL qualified for the Dozen Discount.  I have enough middle-class garb to attend Bristol faire for 19 days and not repeat any piece if I chose to, and almost the same of noble garb.  This includes chemises, partlets, hats and other incidentals.  The only thing I would need to wear more than once is footwear and bloomers.

My suspicion is that between the weapons, the jewelry, the beads, pearls, gemstones and metallic embellishments, the many 10 yards of Italian Cotton Velvet and Silk and Brocade gowns, sleeves, skirts, forepanels and bodices, the leather garments, the five pair of 3 to 11 button custom decorated custom boots, the hats, the veils, the fans and pouches, the 50+ individually blown Venitian glass goblets and glasses, the 20+ elaborately embroidered partlets and chemises, and the stash of fabrics, beads, gems, pearls, etc. etc. etc. that are just waiting to be turned into more garb....

I could quite comfortably retire and live off the proceeds of the sale of the above, although right now the only way anyone is going to get any of it is to pry it out of my cold dead hands  :-)

LOL!!!!!!
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Post by: Rowan MacD on August 12, 2010, 08:49:27 AM
Quote from: isisdy on June 06, 2010, 08:19:47 PM
You know you're a true rennie if you find yourself getting increasingly irritated at people who don't know the difference between a SATYR  and a CENTAUR. Seriously danes this is simple Greek mythology....they taught it to you in school........I found more children between the ages of 5 and 15 that knew what they were than I did grown adults..
   Shawn
LOL, you can thank Disneys' Hercules for that one.  I think they had both the species in there.  Hercules' trainer Phil was a Satyr (1/2 goat) and a minor character, Nessus, who is a Centaur (1/2 horse). 
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Post by: LadyStitch on August 12, 2010, 09:00:21 AM
Quote from: cowgrrl on August 11, 2010, 07:51:30 PM
After a particularly stifling day at work (A/C on the fritz) you wonder if its possible to work a bodice chiller into a business casual outfit.

I've done it.  :D  I made it look like a broach on the top I was wearing.  When some one asked me about it I told them what it was.  Funny enough they actually got one themself, only now they are taking it to outdoor events to keep cool.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on August 12, 2010, 10:07:19 PM
...you refer to your friends by the names of their personas because you don't know their real names!!  ::) That would be me...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on August 12, 2010, 11:17:37 PM
Quote from: Nighthawk on August 12, 2010, 10:07:19 PM
...you refer to your friends by the names of their personas because you don't know their real names!!  ::) That would be me...

LOL  I have Faire friends from here on my facebook page that I don't even recognize because they use their mundane names, but I've got my character's name up there also, so they've found me.  I still don't have even half of them cross-referenced, though!!!  ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: angusmacinnes on August 12, 2010, 11:21:10 PM
You mean there are other names?????  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on August 12, 2010, 11:24:49 PM
Quote from: angusmacinnes on August 12, 2010, 11:21:10 PM
You mean there are other names?????  ;D

:P  heheh
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on August 14, 2010, 09:20:07 AM
Quote from: Nighthawk on August 12, 2010, 10:07:19 PM
...you refer to your friends by the names of their personas because you don't know their real names!!  ::) That would be me...

That is me as well, but there is logic behind it. Since we don't all socialize in person, and few of us will even put our real names out here (it's actually safer that way), your persona names are all we know!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on August 14, 2010, 03:25:47 PM
If you see plaid and think tartan (did that yesterday)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 14, 2010, 04:13:02 PM
You wear your faire bloomers to work under your skirt.  Nobody but you knows you have them on, but it was the middle of the week, and too much time between faires, so at least you have something of garb on.

And every time you go to the loo, you see your black and white polka dot bloomers and smile!    ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Aniroaldawen on August 14, 2010, 05:45:55 PM
Quote from: ladylissame on August 14, 2010, 03:25:47 PM
If you see plaid and think tartan (did that yesterday)

Yeah, I did this today at the store. ;-)

YKYARW you see an e-mail asking "Do You Believe in Fairies?" and you think "Well, DUH, I KNOW faeries!!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on August 14, 2010, 07:12:43 PM
Quote from: Aniroaldawen on August 14, 2010, 05:45:55 PM

... you see an e-mail asking "Do You Believe in Fairies?" and you think "Well, DUH, I KNOW faeries!!"

Best one I've read so far!!!  LOL
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on August 15, 2010, 10:38:01 AM
you realize, while buying a third version of Gaudete, you have way too many duplicates for faire/medieval/celtic songs.

Example:

Whiskey in the Jar: 3
Wild Colonial Boy: 2
Kashmir: 2
Lord of the Dance (um... a LOT)!
Mingulay Boat Song: 3
Minstrel Boy 2 (and special credit for Shantyman's Minstrel GLASS)
Foggy Dew: 2


lol and so on!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: -:-Juju-:- on August 19, 2010, 03:02:44 PM
When you realize an article of clothing is ripped and otherwise unwearable, and, instead of getting upset, you cheer because you can now add this to your horde of extra materials for Garbing!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on August 19, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
Someone asks you where they can get a pleated skirt for a guy to wear in a play.  You tell them he need  a "KILT" not a skirt. Then with out thinking you hand them a web site with prices, and what all they would need for him to wear to look like a proper scottsman.

When they ask you where they can get good bag pipe music you rattle off a couple groups, and where to get their CD's.  However when they ask where they can get the lastest top 40 CD you look at them like they have lost their mind. 

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on August 19, 2010, 07:50:07 PM
?? Top 40 ??  Top 40 what, m'Lady?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: bellevivre on August 21, 2010, 10:47:59 AM
You know youre a Rennie when:

you get the news that the hotel you work at, which you love, may be going under, and that your hours will be severely reduced...


and the first thought is:

"Hey! I bet it wont be as big of an issue for me to get off for Faire now!"


  :-[ ;D :-[
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on August 22, 2010, 06:06:49 PM
You Know You're a Rennie—with a job in which you are considered "essential personnel"—when you don't have to ask off to go to faire...you just tell them what days you're going to be in another century...  "Can you help me on Monday?" "No, I'll be returning from the 16th century that day..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on August 22, 2010, 06:19:31 PM
You are getting laid off at the start of your home faire. The first thing you think is "If I can work at faire, I won't have to pay to get in. That will save me money!" Only much later do you realize that you will actually be paid too.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on August 22, 2010, 06:34:30 PM
I'm sorry, Lady Lissame...my post must have sound terribly arrogant.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on August 27, 2010, 11:27:35 AM
... you are at a play where a guy playing a scottsman is suppose to get such a heavy accent that you should not be able  understand him, however you CAN understand him perfectly.  Then you realize how you learned to understand them..... ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on August 27, 2010, 12:13:15 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on August 22, 2010, 06:34:30 PM
I'm sorry, Lady Lissame...my post must have sound terribly arrogant.
No, it doesnt. No worries :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on August 31, 2010, 07:15:35 AM
...someone says they need to use a different mousse and in your head Iris & Rose start singing
"Moose, moose, I like a moose..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Aniroaldawen on August 31, 2010, 07:42:48 AM
...the first thing you worry about when told your job is ending in two weeks is "Can I still make faire every weekend like I have planned??"

(The answer, thankfully, is yes. I've already bought my season pass and already saved for it...I need my escape even more now that jobfail has happened!!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on August 31, 2010, 08:35:57 PM
Quote from: Aniroaldawen on August 31, 2010, 07:42:48 AM
...the first thing you worry about when told your job is ending in two weeks is "Can I still make faire every weekend like I have planned??"...

Dang!  That sucks...or blows...(or whatever the youngsters are saying these days  :D ) Hope you get that resolved soon. I sure am seeing a lot of that on this board.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on September 01, 2010, 08:36:32 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on August 22, 2010, 06:34:30 PM
I'm sorry, Lady Lissame...my post must have sound terribly arrogant.

No... It sounded like someone with good taste in music. I was extremely confused to get onto the website of my favorite band, a little prog metal band by the name of Iron Maiden, to find out that the album they put out 2 weeks ago charted at #4 on the Billboard chart! 30 years into their history and they have their highest US debut ever! That means that lots of people listen to them now... It almost makes me want to STOP listening to them! I'm not a Top 40 kind of person because mainstream bands suck!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on September 03, 2010, 12:48:03 PM
Your 11 year old daughter is coming up with better garb ideas for the baby girl that isn't born yet, then you are.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on September 03, 2010, 03:17:30 PM
Quote from: ladyecho on April 19, 2010, 08:10:40 PM
~ you're at a resturant and your sister tells you to watch your knife, and you first look at your cleavage to make sure that your bodice dager is in place only to find that you're wearring street clothes and not garb. Then have to explain why you did so. True story, it happened yesterday at IHOP. Afterward I thanked my sister because I had a reason to add to this forum!!!

On a related note... you're at a restaurant, need a sharp knife, and reach for your sock... only to realize that you're not in garb and have no knife in your sgain dubh is still in your glove box! You then proceed to go out to your car, stick your sgain in your sock, go back into the restaurant and use your sgain, instead of asking staff for a mundane knife. (I've done this at both dinner and weddings! Used my sgain to open a Hershey's bar once just so it would get some use!)

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: crazyrennie on September 03, 2010, 04:32:04 PM
You are asked at a wedding to assist in lacing up the bride in her corset-

Cause you are the only one she knows who can do that "right"


actually happened
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFae on September 03, 2010, 06:26:52 PM
Quote from: crazyrennie on September 03, 2010, 04:32:04 PM
You are asked at a wedding to assist in lacing up the bride in her corset-

Cause you are the only one she knows who can do that "right"


actually happened

This happens to me all of the time!  (But I'm pretty sure it stems from my extensive history working in the bridal industry and not from my corset wearing at Faire...)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on September 06, 2010, 08:22:37 AM
...you pass a sign that says K of G fashion and you wonde what Knights of the Garter have to do with fashion.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on September 07, 2010, 04:22:23 PM
...In my office at work this morning, I took down my Dali's, and replaced them with prints, one of Merlin and one of a dragon being chastised by a lovely woman, LA Williams creations I picked up at Scarby, just because it gives me better vibes.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on September 07, 2010, 08:55:53 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on September 07, 2010, 04:22:23 PM
...In my office at work this morning, I took down my Dali's, and replaced them with prints, one of Merlin and one of a dragon being chastised by a lovely woman, LA Williams creations I picked up at Scarby, just because it gives me better vibes.

Ahh...another LA Williams fan. I have several of her prints that I have picked up at a local sci-fi convention.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on September 08, 2010, 01:06:10 PM
If Christmas & Faire compete for which one is more important for your money...




*Faire wins. Xmas is my "wind down" from faire season...or does faire kick off my holiday season?  Hmmm... need to ponder that*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on September 08, 2010, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on September 07, 2010, 08:55:53 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on September 07, 2010, 04:22:23 PM
...In my office at work this morning, I took down my Dali's, and replaced them with prints, one of Merlin and one of a dragon being chastised by a lovely woman, LA Williams creations I picked up at Scarby, just because it gives me better vibes.

Ahh...another LA Williams fan. I have several of her prints that I have picked up at a local sci-fi convention.

I should probably correct a misconception. LA is Lawrence Allen... I've met her, and she is a he  :D 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on September 09, 2010, 06:38:57 PM
You studiously avoid eating a turkey leg for the entire 9 weekend run of Bristol, then after two days back in civilian life find yourself requesting the drumstick which for some reason this week was left ON the turkeys when the usual Thursday turkey dinner was prepared in your company cafeteria.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on September 10, 2010, 08:47:24 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on August 19, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
Someone asks you where they can get a pleated skirt for a guy to wear in a play.  You tell them he need  a "KILT" not a skirt. Then with out thinking you hand them a web site with prices, and what all they would need for him to wear to look like a proper scottsman.

When they ask you where they can get good bag pipe music you rattle off a couple groups, and where to get their CD's.  However when they ask where they can get the lastest top 40 CD you look at them like they have lost their mind. 
This is an addendum to this.... 
You go to opening night of said play, and for the scottsmen's ring tone, curtain call, and exiting of the crowd they have  'Scotland the brave' playing.   While you are waiting for the cast to get out of costume you find yourself singing not the real words but the words to "I need a sheep to keep me warm through the night"  ;D  What is worse is the actor who plays the scotts man asks you what you are singing, so you tell him the words.  This causes him to have the words running through his head ever night of the run of the show ever time his phone goes off.  He blames you for nearly making him break character every night. ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on September 11, 2010, 01:21:39 PM
Quote from: LadyStitch on September 10, 2010, 08:47:24 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on August 19, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
Someone asks you where they can get a pleated skirt for a guy to wear in a play.  You tell them he need  a "KILT" not a skirt. Then with out thinking you hand them a web site with prices, and what all they would need for him to wear to look like a proper scottsman.

When they ask you where they can get good bag pipe music you rattle off a couple groups, and where to get their CD's.  However when they ask where they can get the lastest top 40 CD you look at them like they have lost their mind.  
This is an addendum to this....  
You go to opening night of said play, and for the scottsmen's ring tone, curtain call, and exiting of the crowd they have  'Scotland the brave' playing.   While you are waiting for the cast to get out of costume you find yourself singing not the real words but the words to "I need a sheep to keep me warm through the night"  ;D  What is worse is the actor who plays the scotts man asks you what you are singing, so you tell him the words.  This causes him to have the words running through his head ever night of the run of the show ever time his phone goes off.  He blames you for nearly making him break character every night. ;)

Bring me my whiskey, mother!
I'm feeling frisky, mother!
Bring me my sheep,
For I am lonely tonight.

Gosh knows I'm really randy.
Good thing I'm very handy!
England is prim and proper.
Scotland's Depraved!

Chorus:
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
England is prim is proper.
Scotland's Depraved!

Bring me a lover, mother!
No, not my brother, mother!
Bring me my sheep,
For I am lonely tonight.

No, not my sister, Mary.
Her legs are very hairy.
England is prim is proper.
Scotland's Depraved!

(chorus)

I'm as a horny as a clansman!
I will even take a Saxon!
Bring me my sheep,
For I am lonely tonight.
Scotsmen wear their kilts all day:
Zippers scare the sheep away...(so I've heard)
England is prim is proper.
Scotland's Depraved!

Chorus:
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
Bah bah bah-da bah bah bah
England is prim is proper.
Scotland's Depraved!

Bring me my sheets of rubber-
Whips, chains, and peanut butter!
Bring me a sheep for I am lonely tonight!
Gosh knows I really wanna-
bring out the greased iguana!
England is prim and proper, Scotland's depraved.


Yeah, been there, done that! You're welcome.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on September 13, 2010, 01:37:13 PM
This may vary from region to region, but you know what Rennie tan is....

In my case that is at my wrists and an obvious tan line just above my eyebrows....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFae on September 13, 2010, 02:35:56 PM
When you'd rather have a sore arm for a few days from carrying your baby around Fest than push a very non-H/A stroller!  LOL!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 13, 2010, 06:29:03 PM
Ahh the perma tan... I have had a square tan line on my chest for like 7 years now lol.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on September 13, 2010, 10:34:17 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on September 08, 2010, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on September 07, 2010, 08:55:53 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on September 07, 2010, 04:22:23 PM
...In my office at work this morning, I took down my Dali's, and replaced them with prints, one of Merlin and one of a dragon being chastised by a lovely woman, LA Williams creations I picked up at Scarby, just because it gives me better vibes.

Ahh...another LA Williams fan. I have several of her prints that I have picked up at a local sci-fi convention.

I should probably correct a misconception. LA is Lawrence Allen... I've met her, and she is a he  :D 

I stand corrected. I had never checked. When I bought my first one, the Auctioneer said "her" in reference to the artist and I really had no reason to think otherwise.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on September 14, 2010, 05:55:08 AM
No worries, Cap'n. "LA" is rather gender neutral. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on September 14, 2010, 03:31:41 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on September 13, 2010, 06:29:03 PM
Ahh the perma tan... I have had a square tan line on my chest for like 7 years now lol.

That's funny! I had a good friend all through the 80's and early 90's who's father got transferred to Florida. We lost touch until about a year or so ago, when she found me on FaceBook. That was the first time we had spoken for something like 15 years and the first thing she said to me was "My first t**ty burn of the season!" And there she was in garb at some Florida festival or other with the worst Rennie burn I had seen since I dragged my wife to her first R/F!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on September 21, 2010, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: metalcelt on September 13, 2010, 01:37:13 PM
This may vary from region to region, but you know what Rennie tan is....

I got a version of a Rennie tan that is totally new to me this last weekend. We had a festival in a nice grassy park, so I went around barefoot the whole weekend. My feet are sunburned!!  ::) I'll have to remember that for next year...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on September 23, 2010, 04:37:52 PM
...we were watching a Discovery show on catastrophic floods, and the episode featured 2004 flooding in Boscastle, Cornwall, England. As they were showing the news footage for heavy rain before the flood, I pointed out to His Lordship one of the bridges "That is Medieval brickwork on the sides of the bridge which is an old Roman stone bridge underneath."
We continued watching and after a dam broke upstream and a wall of water rushed down the river and through the town. The damage was horrific, but then we noticed that while 900 year old buildings and the brick sides of the bridge had been washed away, the Roman flat top stone bridge was still there.
"Yup" said his lordship "The Romans massively over-engineered everything."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jinglebum on September 26, 2010, 01:35:00 PM
...When you finally learn to play guitar and the first songs you try and figure out how to play are "no balls at all", "seven drunken nights", and "all for me grog".
...When you get together with your friends two weeks before faire season, and all of you decide you don't wanna wait that long so you throw a "faire party", declaring it the official start of faire.
...When your dream car isn't a ferrarri or a porsche, but a nifty sixties van that has enough room for garb and all my rennie needs, and can also double as a comfy sleeping quarters on those cold TRF nights. 
...When the thing that makes you like a guy more than the other ones is not that he's sweet or polite or any of that good stuff, but that when you mentioned going to faire, his response was "I need to go shopping for things to make some garb!"... and then on your third date, that's exactly what you did together.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 17, 2010, 08:43:16 PM
When you have a dear friend who had three surgeries this year and missed every faire in the area, so you round up a bunch of friends and bring the faire to her. We didn't tell them what we were doing, so it was a total surprise for them.

Five of us dressed in garb and drove almost 3 hours each way to go to her house.  Another friend met us there.  We brought finger foods and soup (but not in a bread bowl), plus a huge array of CDs from the artists at faire.

Their last name is MacQueen, so the guys wore their kilts, and the 3 gals wore regular Renaissance garb.  We lined up around the front door, and my husband Steve rang the bell.  When Max, my friend, answered the door, we yelled in unison, "Hail to the Mac Queen.  Hip hip huzzah!"

She was blown away.  Her husband was so shocked.  So we all piled inside, made her a throne in her dining room & covered it with brocade.  She wasn't feeling up to putting on her garb, but she did go into her closet and wear her hat.

We stayed about 5 hours, eating and laughing, playing the CDs and singing along, then packed up everything & left it for them to enjoy and drove back home.  Max said she will remember this day for the rest of her life.

And yet, some of our friends who aren't rennies, can't understand why we would drive all that way, just to eat with someone.  And bring them a faire, forget it, they'll never understand!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on October 17, 2010, 10:01:05 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 17, 2010, 08:43:16 PM
When you have a dear friend who had three surgeries this year and missed every faire in the area, so you round up a bunch of friends and bring the faire to her. We didn't tell them what we were doing, so it was a total surprise for them.

Five of us dressed in garb and drove almost 3 hours each way to go to her house.  Another friend met us there.  We brought finger foods and soup (but not in a bread bowl), plus a huge array of CDs from the artists at faire.

Their last name is MacQueen, so the guys wore their kilts, and the 3 gals wore regular Renaissance garb.  We lined up around the front door, and my husband Steve rang the bell.  When Max, my friend, answered the door, we yelled in unison, "Hail to the Mac Queen.  Hip hip huzzah!"

She was blown away.  Her husband was so shocked.  So we all piled inside, made her a throne in her dining room & covered it with brocade.  She wasn't feeling up to putting on her garb, but she did go into her closet and wear her hat.

We stayed about 5 hours, eating and laughing, playing the CDs and singing along, then packed up everything & left it for them to enjoy and drove back home.  Max said she will remember this day for the rest of her life.

And yet, some of our friends who aren't rennies, can't understand why we would drive all that way, just to eat with someone.  And bring them a faire, forget it, they'll never understand!

That's awesome! Brought a tear to my eye.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on October 18, 2010, 05:56:52 AM
Ditto for me, Nighthawk. Lady Renee, I wish everyone was as caring of others as you. It would sure make this world a better place.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 18, 2010, 06:45:28 AM
Thanks, guys.  It may sound like a bunch of hooey, but to me it's not.  I try to live my life this way, as a phrase I heard while away on a church weekend:  "Yours may be the only face of Christ someone ever sees.  You may be the only Bible someone ever reads."

What goes around, comes around.  I have no doubt in my mind that someone would do the same for me if I ever was in that position.  And we had a blast doing it!    ;D

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 18, 2010, 11:14:52 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 18, 2010, 06:45:28 AM
  "Yours may be the only face of Christ someone ever sees.  You may be the only Bible someone ever reads."

That's quite profound; thanks for sharing that.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFae on October 18, 2010, 11:26:06 AM
Again, you amaze me with your fantastic spirit, Renee!  =D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on October 18, 2010, 12:10:43 PM
 *Distance Hugs for the Rennies*  Renee, you da Lady! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on October 18, 2010, 02:43:47 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 17, 2010, 08:43:16 PM
When you have a dear friend who had three surgeries this year and missed every faire in the area, so you round up a bunch of friends and bring the faire to her. We didn't tell them what we were doing, so it was a total surprise for them.

Five of us dressed in garb and drove almost 3 hours each way to go to her house.  Another friend met us there.  We brought finger foods and soup (but not in a bread bowl), plus a huge array of CDs from the artists at faire.

Their last name is MacQueen, so the guys wore their kilts, and the 3 gals wore regular Renaissance garb.  We lined up around the front door, and my husband Steve rang the bell.  When Max, my friend, answered the door, we yelled in unison, "Hail to the Mac Queen.  Hip hip huzzah!"

She was blown away.  Her husband was so shocked.  So we all piled inside, made her a throne in her dining room & covered it with brocade.  She wasn't feeling up to putting on her garb, but she did go into her closet and wear her hat.

We stayed about 5 hours, eating and laughing, playing the CDs and singing along, then packed up everything & left it for them to enjoy and drove back home.  Max said she will remember this day for the rest of her life.

And yet, some of our friends who aren't rennies, can't understand why we would drive all that way, just to eat with someone.  And bring them a faire, forget it, they'll never understand!

That has nothing to do with Rennies.  That has to do with love and friendship!  Huzzah for you and your friends!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 18, 2010, 07:17:46 PM
Thanks to everyone for their kind words.  I didn't mention it to make me into sainthood!  Heavens, I'm way too far away from even the idea of sainthood!  I think St. Paul would faint dead away if he even saw me at the gates!   ::) 

I know in the "real world," there are always people around who bring food to friends in need, stop at the grocery store to pick up things for them, drive them to doctor's and other appointments, etc.  But really, only Rennies would think to bring a Ren Faire to someone, and that's why I posted it!     ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: kilteddispatcher on October 18, 2010, 11:52:11 PM
When your first date with your wife of 10 years was to Faire, and you still wear the coin you had struck there, and it's getting so worn you can hardly make out the design...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on October 19, 2010, 01:54:40 AM
When you meet your future girlfriend at Faire and the next year propose to her! After posting that you are engaged on Facebook you are asked "Are you going to get married at the Faire?"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 19, 2010, 03:44:32 PM
For at least 2 months out of the year, everything in your fest...er, guest room falls into two categories- garb, and "other"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on October 19, 2010, 04:41:43 PM
The honey do list is never touched but some how all the faire favors are done in time for faire each year.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Mademoiselle D on October 29, 2010, 01:40:39 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 14, 2010, 04:13:02 PM
You wear your faire bloomers to work under your skirt.  Nobody but you knows you have them on, but it was the middle of the week, and too much time between faires, so at least you have something of garb on.

You play in an outdoor fall volleyball league and need to dress warm for the game, the first thing you grab are your stockings and bloomers you wear to faire.   

For Halloween at work everyone dresses up and you get really excited to pull out your garb to wear.  Who says a corset and farthingale aren't practical pieces of clothing in the mundane work world?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on October 31, 2010, 12:35:30 PM
Quote from: Mademoiselle D on October 29, 2010, 01:40:39 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 14, 2010, 04:13:02 PM
You wear your faire bloomers to work under your skirt.  Nobody but you knows you have them on, but it was the middle of the week, and too much time between faires, so at least you have something of garb on.

You play in an outdoor fall volleyball league and need to dress warm for the game, the first thing you grab are your stockings and bloomers you wear to faire.   

For Halloween at work everyone dresses up and you get really excited to pull out your garb to wear.  Who says a corset and farthingale aren't practical pieces of clothing in the mundane work world?

Heck yes! In my case, Halloween is the one day I refuse to wear a kilt, just because that would reinforce the misconception that it's a costume.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on October 31, 2010, 12:45:18 PM
You are at the costume store getting some accessories for your 80's costume (sadly, I already had most of what I needed) and get into a discussion with the checker: Him: "I'm going to be a pirate if I can find a good coat."  Me:  "Dang, I'm a pirate half the year already, I'm doing something else.  However, I have about 6 coats at home..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on November 01, 2010, 01:27:34 AM
Quote from: Amyj on October 31, 2010, 12:45:18 PM
You are at the costume store getting some accessories for your 80's costume (sadly, I already had most of what I needed) and get into a discussion with the checker: Him: "I'm going to be a pirate if I can find a good coat."  Me:  "Dang, I'm a pirate half the year already, I'm doing something else.  However, I have about 6 coats at home..."
My easy go-to costume from last Halloween was a pirate. But now I'm a pirate every day at work. There was no way I was going to be a pirate this year...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on November 01, 2010, 02:31:47 PM
Quote from: Amyj on October 31, 2010, 12:45:18 PM
You are at the costume store getting some accessories for your 80's costume (sadly, I already had most of what I needed) and get into a discussion with the checker: Him: "I'm going to be a pirate if I can find a good coat."  Me:  "Dang, I'm a pirate half the year already, I'm doing something else.  However, I have about 6 coats at home..."

(http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/smilies/laff.gif) I ended up wearing my Renaissance Scots garb. I just made a targe and wanted to show it off...  ::) Besides, I've spent so much money on my garb that I couldn't really justify spending more money on something that I won't wear again.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on November 15, 2010, 10:29:40 PM
(I'm an elementary teacher IRL)

-When you have Book Character Dress Up day at work you decide what garb you want to wear first (Steampunk) & then find the book to go with it (The Time Machine).  And I'm trying to decide between Renaissance next year or Mad Hatter.

-Your teen has a part in his schools production of 'Sir Gawain & the Green Knight' & after talking with the teacher you're able to fully outfit him with stuff from your own garb.  And the teacher is thrilled with how great he's going to look.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 16, 2010, 07:25:57 PM
You drive home from work taking the back streets, because that way you go past streets named Dorchester, Bristol, London, Queen Elizabeth Way, and an apartment complex called Knights Court, because they remind you of faire.

I can't believe how geeky I am!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on November 17, 2010, 08:04:18 AM
If you read the previous post and wish you had streets that had those names so you could drive by them! :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Stalkwell on November 17, 2010, 11:34:44 AM
If you:

1) Meet your wife to be at a faire,

2) Get married in a castle, with all the trimmings

3) AND THEN have an entire second wedding the next day at faire because your faire friends couldn't skip their faire jobs to attend.


true rennie... or just nuts???

Stalk well...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on November 17, 2010, 12:16:15 PM
You willing offer to take the assistants position (IE 25-50% pay cut) on a contract in order to have more time to spend at faire, and more time sewing garb for faire.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on November 20, 2010, 05:40:17 PM
when your reoccurring nightmares are about renfest (and rennie friends).
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 23, 2010, 07:25:49 PM
When you get a compliment at work on the necklace you're wearing.

And you love the look on your co-worker's face when you tell her, "Thanks, it's made of chainmail."

I only wish I'd had a camera.    ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on November 23, 2010, 10:32:22 PM
your pre-Thanksgiving prep includes a list of things to pre-pack in the car for a weekend at faire, so you don't have to wait until after the relatives leave to get it done.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BubbleWright on November 25, 2010, 10:10:22 AM
........ you dream in the format of the RF Forums! I was on RF before I went to bed and my last dream before I woke up was in the RF Forums format, complete with the light blue sides and and reply dividers. The dream progressed as I scrolled down, each entry had a picture but it was live video. It must have been in the Mundane Topics because the images were not Renfaire related. I was having strange, vivid, and complicated dreams all night but the last one took the cake... never dreamed within a frame work like that!  ??? :D ??? :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on November 25, 2010, 01:38:24 PM
heheh!  The same thing happened to me a few days ago.  I'm spending way too much time out here!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Neysa on November 26, 2010, 08:20:24 AM
I had a crazy faire dream a few nights ago, (I have them all the time) I was at MDRF and as I'm walking around I discover they've built out several new sections of faire.  I excitedly go exploring and quickly realize to my horror, that all the new shops are strip mall type mundane retail stores!  Lots of them, at faire...ack!! As I'm walking around in disbelief, my surroundings have suddenly changed, and I appear to be on a random unfamiliar street in some urban area.  I see people here and there dressed in garb, so I approach them, and they either ignore me, or if I ask them, "where are we, how do we get back to faire?"  They shrug and say "we have no idea" , or some that said "what do you mean? This IS faire."
Doesn't seem so strange reading it, but it sure was weird! 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on November 27, 2010, 09:50:15 PM
Ok this is one from the Pink Pirate

.... if you heard the sound of train whistle and wish you were in a tent at TRF.    /sigh
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on November 27, 2010, 11:44:49 PM
Spend Saturday night with your love, discussing which faires to attend next year...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on November 29, 2010, 03:45:47 AM
......according to the family, you're weird and you will never get a date with all those renfest pictures on the wall.....and the mundane general opinion agrees with this.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on November 29, 2010, 08:29:45 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on November 27, 2010, 11:44:49 PM
Spend Saturday night with your love, discussing which faires to attend next year...

My wife and I did that Friday!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on November 29, 2010, 03:36:26 PM
Quote from: iain robb on November 29, 2010, 08:29:45 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on November 27, 2010, 11:44:49 PM
Spend Saturday night with your love, discussing which faires to attend next year...

My wife and I did that Friday!
I think we have it figured.... now it's just a matter of deciding which bank to knock over in order to afford it.  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on November 29, 2010, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on November 29, 2010, 03:36:26 PM
Quote from: iain robb on November 29, 2010, 08:29:45 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on November 27, 2010, 11:44:49 PM
Spend Saturday night with your love, discussing which faires to attend next year...

My wife and I did that Friday!
I think we have it figured.... now it's just a matter of deciding which bank to knock over in order to afford it.  ;)

I know the feeling ... and I know a lot of others here do as well.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on November 29, 2010, 09:46:07 PM
You slip into faire speak at work and no one bats an eye.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on November 29, 2010, 11:05:30 PM
You look at the weather for this weekend, and wish there was a faire around to go to, since it's going to be so perfect!


Quote from: Phoenix on November 29, 2010, 09:46:07 PM
You slip into faire speak at work and no one bats an eye.
That happens to me, except sort of opposite. I'm a pirate at work. And sometimes I find myself accidentally speaking in pirate other places, as well!

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kate on December 02, 2010, 04:23:50 AM
You don't have any other boots (or closed-toed shoes for that matter) so you wear your pirate boots to work on the first cold day of Florida Winter.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on December 02, 2010, 07:38:56 AM
You wake up on the first cold day of FL winter, and wish you had your long wool cloak to put on, because it's actually cold in your room (I sleep with my windows open).

Unfortunately, knowing there would be no cold ren faires in FL, the cloak is living at home with my parents.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on December 02, 2010, 09:24:40 AM
You walk into a store and see a girl bundled up in wool cloak, and fingerless gloves. When you walk up to her you can smell the wood smoke.
1) It makes you wish you were at TRF camp
2) with out preamble you say to her, "You were at TRF closing weekend, weren't you?"  They laugh, and say, how did you guess. 

While they check you out you chat about how your cloaks and garb are warmer than your mundane clothing.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 02, 2010, 07:24:28 PM
You buy fingerless gloves because you're going to an indoor Renaissance faire where they keep the temperature deliberately low to give the feeling of a faire in winter.  You know you'll never wear them anywhere else, but they look great with your pirate garb!    ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on December 05, 2010, 08:51:29 PM
You convince your son to give up half of his closet to use for garb.

(So I won't get yelled at, his closet has 2 rods on 1 side & 1 on the other.  He gets the side with 2 for his clothing & we're going to use the other side for garb.  He's fine with it.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Ellie on December 09, 2010, 08:51:29 AM
You misread a text to read " Go to Autozone and pick up wench " ( should be pick up wrench ) and you're wondering when they started carrying wenches.    :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Auryn on December 09, 2010, 11:04:01 AM
Every time you look at the new community school night course schedule you read pirates instead of pilates and it sounds perfectly fine to you.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dbaldock on December 09, 2010, 11:34:36 AM
Quote from: Lady Ellie on December 09, 2010, 08:51:29 AM
You misread a text to read " Go to Autozone and pick up wench " ( should be pick up wrench ) and you're wondering when they started carrying wenches.    :)

Maybe it depends on whether it's a company or franchise store...  ;)   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Molden on December 09, 2010, 12:12:17 PM
Quote from: LadyStitch on December 02, 2010, 09:24:40 AM
...
While they check you out you chat about how your cloaks and garb are warmer than your mundane clothing.   ;D

*wonders...maybe I SHOULD wear my epic cloak next tyme I be in uptown Charlotte when it's this bloody cold. Business suit and black cloak...hmmmmmm.*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on December 09, 2010, 04:57:38 PM
I would say you would look quite dashing good sir.  ;D Not to mention make an impression.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on February 11, 2011, 10:50:56 AM
...you plan your wedding anniversary around a trip to a ren fair.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on February 11, 2011, 11:24:05 AM
Sounds perfectly reasonable to me. The PP and I are planning on doing that at Scarby this year. :) May 20th :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on February 11, 2011, 11:48:30 AM
Scarby in 2012 for Nim and me... big party!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on February 11, 2011, 07:21:57 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on February 11, 2011, 10:50:56 AM
...you plan your wedding anniversary around a trip to a ren fair.
Our anniversary falls during our home faire season. Best part is rewearing our wedding garb each year :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on February 11, 2011, 08:04:10 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on February 11, 2011, 10:50:56 AM
...you plan your wedding anniversary around a trip to a ren fair.

Our anniversary is Aug. 18th, during the Bristol run.  Every year, Lady Kathleen of Olmsted & her husband Lord Phillip come to visit us that weekend & we go on Sunday to Bristol.  And that is usually the Sunday that the Friends of Faire has their feast, so it's a real anniversary celebration!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Toadflinger on February 12, 2011, 07:17:01 PM
Your daughter tells you that she and her fiancee are going to Phoenix for a softball tournament in Feb., and, after checking the dates for the AZ Ren Fest, you invite yourself along on the trip! (of course, they are rennies, too!) ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Squire_Kit on February 12, 2011, 08:31:23 PM
You spend more time designing your Ren Fest costume than your wedding dress!

(Not that I've done that yet, but somehow, I could see that happening. :P)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tygrkat on February 12, 2011, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: Squire_Kit on February 12, 2011, 08:31:23 PM
You spend more time designing your Ren Fest costume than your wedding dress!

(Not that I've done that yet, but somehow, I could see that happening. :P)

Heeheehee...I combined the two  ;)

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Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on February 16, 2011, 06:52:06 AM
You're walking around the indoor walking track on your lunch hour at work, with your Ipod on, filled with only faire music, singing to yourself & smiling and laughing as you're walking.

A group of people standing on the track talking stops you and asks, "What are you listening to?  It looks like you're enjoying it," and you respond, "It's Wonderful Living the Life of a Pirate."

And then the total silence...... and the looks......   ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on February 16, 2011, 11:10:21 AM
Quote from: Tygrkat on February 12, 2011, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: Squire_Kit on February 12, 2011, 08:31:23 PM
You spend more time designing your Ren Fest costume than your wedding dress!

(Not that I've done that yet, but somehow, I could see that happening. :P)

Heeheehee...I combined the two  ;)

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Me too :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dayna on February 17, 2011, 03:19:01 PM
You put your new Tartanic CD into the drive at work, and are rocking out hard enough for the guy who shares the cubicle wall to knock on it 'cause you're shaking His cube!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on February 17, 2011, 04:04:27 PM
You are at a flogging molly concert and you don't bat an eye when you see a guy wearing a kilt, dancing  a jig, and a guiness in each hand.   

Also you are chatting with a girl on the way back from the toilet. When she points at a young guy in a kilt and says  "Isn't he cute?"
Me: "Not really."
Her: "Why"
Me :"If he wore his kilt properly I would think he was cute."
Her,Whispered: "You mean with out undies?"
Me:  "No, I mean if he wore his kilt with the pleats in the back, and his sporan in the front at his waist instead of on the side like a purse."
Her:  Jaw is dropped, her head cocked to the side.
Me: "Like I said , wear a kilt properly."  Then I walked off, with a grin on my face.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on February 17, 2011, 04:10:01 PM
Quote from: Tygrkat on February 12, 2011, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: Squire_Kit on February 12, 2011, 08:31:23 PM
You spend more time designing your Ren Fest costume than your wedding dress!

(Not that I've done that yet, but somehow, I could see that happening. :P)

Heeheehee...I combined the two  ;)

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Ditto, though I have since had the 5 yards of clan tartan originally in the very full skirt reworked into a contemporary hostess kilt ^_^  ever the thrifty Scot!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on February 17, 2011, 04:12:26 PM
Quote from: LadyStitch on February 17, 2011, 04:04:27 PM
You are at a flogging molly concert and you don't bat an eye when you see a guy wearing a kilt, dancing  a jig, and a guiness in each hand.   

Also you are chatting with a girl on the way back from the toilet. When she points at a young guy in a kilt and says  "Isn't he cute?"
Me: "Not really."
Her: "Why"
Me :"If he wore his kilt properly I would think he was cute."
Her,Whispered: "You mean with out undies?"
Me:  "No, I mean if he wore his kilt with the pleats in the back, and his sporan in the front at his waist instead of on the side like a purse."
Her:  Jaw is dropped, her head cocked to the side.
Me: "Like I said , wear a kilt properly."  Then I walked off, with a grin on my face.

OMG. tell me he wasn't really wearing the kilt backwards and using his sporran as a fanny pack!?  That is just too funny :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on February 17, 2011, 04:37:47 PM
I wore a "kilt" to Scarby once...the first year I went in garb. I would imagine I was the laughingstock of the faire. It's kind of hard for a Teuton to be Scottish...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on February 17, 2011, 04:48:16 PM
Quote from: Rowen MacD on February 17, 2011, 04:12:26 PM
OMG. tell me he wasn't really wearing the kilt backwards and using his sporran as a fanny pack!?  That is just too funny :o

Sad to say yes he was.  ;D  I hope one of the other scotts straightened him out, so to speak.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFae on February 18, 2011, 08:46:43 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on February 17, 2011, 04:48:16 PM
Quote from: Rowen MacD on February 17, 2011, 04:12:26 PM
OMG. tell me he wasn't really wearing the kilt backwards and using his sporran as a fanny pack!?  That is just too funny :o

Sad to say yes he was.  ;D  I hope one of the other scotts straightened him out, so to speak.

Any chance he was jamming out so hard that his clothes went all askew?  It's a nice thought anyway...  LOL!  =)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on February 18, 2011, 08:51:31 AM
Saddly the guys you wouldn't mind jamming out so much that you got a view over scotland, didn't.  Those that did...  I needed eye bleach.  :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on February 18, 2011, 10:54:22 PM
And that is why I chill in the back of Flogging Molly concerts. Less of a chance for the need of eye bleach that way.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on February 22, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
when your work has a Super Hero dress up day, and you think, "Hey, I've got the cape, the gloves, the hat, and the sword." 

And so, you are Zorro.

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/LadyReneeBuchanan/11.jpg)

(complete with pencil-thin mustache)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on February 22, 2011, 10:23:56 PM
...you no longer distinguish between your friends and your "faire friends," because all the friends you ever really do anything with or talk to also go to faire, anyway.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on February 23, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on February 22, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
when your work has a Super Hero dress up day, and you think, "Hey, I've got the cape, the gloves, the hat, and the sword." 

And so, you are Zorro.

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/LadyReneeBuchanan/11.jpg)

(complete with pencil-thin mustache)
I LOVE IT!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: JJames on February 23, 2011, 04:54:15 PM
Ha ha. My wife got me a dagger for V-day this year. My daughter (going on 9) walks through my bathroom and sees me sporting my belt and new dagger in mundane clothes, dagger drawn pointing to the mirror. She smiles like its nothing. Yep, I admit it, I couldnt resist the look of handling my first medieval weapon :)-
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 13, 2011, 07:38:42 PM
Our most recent Ren Dinner (today).  Carol couldn't attend, but our friends Max & Mac came - in their McQueen tartan!

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/LadyReneeBuchanan/Mar132011SteveReneeRichardAlanMaxMac2.jpg)


Woo hoo!  Who is that gorgeous pirate?  Why it's Captain Steve Dorset in his new garb!!!

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/LadyReneeBuchanan/Mar132011SteveReneeRichardAlanMaxMac1.jpg)

The party poopers:  Our son, Matt & my cousin Jackie, who wouldn't wear garb.  But we love them anyway!

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/LadyReneeBuchanan/Mar132011RenDinnerattheDowes.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Rebecca on March 14, 2011, 04:19:10 PM
You know you're a true rennie if, when moving across the country, you plan your route and dates so that you can attend as many faires as possible. I delayed my start a week to spend the weekend at BARF, and then I will be at Scarby the following weekend, and the SoCal Pleasure Faire the week after. And I even am spending a couple of the days of my trip 300 years later, and will be visiting Natchez!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jhighlander42 on April 05, 2011, 01:35:36 PM
You know you're a true rennie when....

You quit your job so as to go to Faire more than 1 weekend a month :)

(My manager's jaw hit the ground when I told her why I was leaving after the New Year. Only getting to go 4 days out of 17? And not being able to attend pre-faire parties and Scarby Preview day? Yeah, no. And I ended up finding a new job that was in my degree field anyways, and have been at work converting my students into Faire go-ers, so it all worked out!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 05, 2011, 02:48:40 PM
Bravo, JHighlander.  Make yourself known to us this weekend. We'll be at the Dirty Duck about 2 for an R/F meet and greet gathering.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Jade Sapphire Emerald on April 05, 2011, 07:31:41 PM
JHighlander42...you are my hero!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on April 06, 2011, 08:36:48 AM
The director of your current show wants a rehersal the same day as Scarby opening day, but you tell him no, because if you break your promise to your spouse about going to opening day ... 'unhappy' would not cover their reaction.  The director agrees because there are more important things in life, namely what the spouse would do to HIM if the promise was broken.  ;D

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Shilori on April 06, 2011, 12:34:58 PM
(Dunno if this one has been posted but..)
You walk into work jabbering non stop about the brand new fairy garb you are getting, complete with wings jewelry and everything....and your friends just roll their eyes and pretend they didn't hear you.

(WOOHOOO IM GETTING NEW FAIRY GARB. I can officially be the water fairy of the Spirit of Magic Faire this year!!!!!! I also  overheard my friend telling the new girl at work that "this is normal" for me, and no one really has a clue what I am talking about when i start "spouting off renaissance talk")
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Once Debauched on April 07, 2011, 01:01:44 PM
When your daughter, who is 6 and been attending faire since she was in utero, still refers to Bunny, Charity and Faith as her "sisters" regardless of who's in the troupe that year.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on May 19, 2011, 10:14:52 AM
The Theme for the Toastmasters Meeting is "A Renaissance of Faires".  You immediately come to this list to get the Funnies for the day.  ;D

Oh and when you do the impromptu speaking the questions you pose are:
And you can't wait to see your coworkers eyes bug.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on May 19, 2011, 10:20:56 AM
This one popped into my head....

You are watching the new Thor movie and at the climax of the movie where the heros are walking down the street. (If you have seen the move you should know what I'm talking about )
To yourself you say 'the line', and 2 seconds later your hubby SAYS the line,  only to have the movie say 'the line'. And NONE of this surprises you in the slightest because you could see it really happening.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: PollyPoPo on May 19, 2011, 03:14:01 PM
RE:  LadyStitch's reference to Thor "the line" - I watched movie with my Son and Grandson and about 5 seconds before "the line" I turned to my Son and said "I keeping waiting for someone to say ..."  We both nearly fell out of our chairs laughing when it was delivered on screen for real. 

Polly PoPo
(aka Grannie)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Once Debauched on May 23, 2011, 03:35:48 PM
You spend the second weekend of faire sewing new youth size shirt and kilt to be worn the third weekend of faire because you simply can't stomach the polyester pirate garbage grandma was trying to put your 10 year old nephew in.

Polyester and 80+ degrees just don't mesh.  Why can't I convince her of this?

bright side -  I learned how to size and pleat tartan!   ;D

GOOOO CHEAT PLEATS!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Teague on May 23, 2011, 05:10:22 PM
When perusing this forum requires an Ale  (or your particular Ren beverage of choice ).  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 23, 2011, 07:31:35 PM
You drive to TN for the weekend to see your friends from all over, and don't even care that it's a 10 hour drive requiring 2 1/2 vacation days (because you use almost all of your vacation days to go to faire).

And while at said faire, Craig of Farrington, during his show, introduces you to the audience & tells them you & your husband made it a point to see him 2 weeks ago doing his winter show at a jazz club in New Orleans, you came to see him in TN, and in 2 months, you will see him at Bristol for the summer. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on May 23, 2011, 07:49:45 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 23, 2011, 07:31:35 PM
You drive to TN for the weekend to see your friends from all over, and don't even care that it's a 10 hour drive requiring 2 1/2 vacation days (because you use almost all of your vacation days to go to faire).

And while at said faire, Craig of Farrington, during his show, introduces you to the audience & tells them you & your husband made it a point to see him 2 weeks ago doing his winter show at a jazz club in New Orleans, you came to see him in TN, and in 2 months, you will see him at Bristol for the summer. 

Yes, but don't forget how he "transforms" for the Faire vs his venues in New Orleans.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 24, 2011, 06:46:52 AM
Quote from: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on May 23, 2011, 07:49:45 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 23, 2011, 07:31:35 PM
You drive to TN for the weekend to see your friends from all over, and don't even care that it's a 10 hour drive requiring 2 1/2 vacation days (because you use almost all of your vacation days to go to faire).

And while at said faire, Craig of Farrington, during his show, introduces you to the audience & tells them you & your husband made it a point to see him 2 weeks ago doing his winter show at a jazz club in New Orleans, you came to see him in TN, and in 2 months, you will see him at Bristol for the summer. 

Yes, but don't forget how he "transforms" for the Faire vs his venues in New Orleans.

Absolutely!  We walked into the Balcony Music Club to see his group. They weren't playing at the time, so we went up to the bar & I stood next to 2 guys talking.  One looked at me, I said hi & smiled, as I always do, then Steve ordered our drinks.  When the drinks came, Steve said, "Say hi to Craig."  He was the man next to me, and I didn't recognize him!  What a difference in regular clothes without the red beard!  Whatever he looks like, he is a genuinely nice man, and Steve and I enjoy his shows, no matter what the location!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on June 05, 2011, 07:27:07 AM
Another incident, this time during our visit to St. Louis.

You know you're a true rennie when one of the performers, who also performs at your home faire, in the middle of a show, on a sweltering 94 degrees day, says from the stage, "Renee, are you ok?  Is it too hot for you?  Do you need some water?"

I thought that was the sweetest thing, before starting the next song, to check to make sure I was ok.     ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Gryphon on June 10, 2011, 01:50:44 PM
Quote from: DT_Masters on May 30, 2008, 06:34:38 AM
Your feet ache, your hips are in agony, you're hot as heck, ready to pass out from heat and exhaustion, the car with its reclining seat, air conditioning is only 5 minutes away and still you stay, stay, stay!


Guilty as charged,  just ask Lord Dragon about this one.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on June 20, 2011, 09:49:30 AM
...you are playing Sims Medieval and you recognize the key music for the Peteran Monastery as "Ja Nuns Son Pris"....and go to get your Owain Phyfe CD to listen to him sing it.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on June 20, 2011, 05:51:45 PM
...you think it's worth it to drive for two days—in each direction—to go to a faire...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on June 20, 2011, 05:56:57 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 20, 2011, 05:51:45 PM
...you think it's worth it to drive for two days—in each direction—to go to a faire...

And you try to figure out how to do it even if you can't afford it... and your renlet will have to skip all 4 of those days of school... and most of what you will have to spend for the trip will go for gas.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sir Michael Geare on June 20, 2011, 09:09:54 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 20, 2011, 05:51:45 PM
...you think it's worth it to drive for two days—in each direction—to go to a faire...

Isn't that what PTO is for?  Most of mine goes towards non-local faires and other historical time-line events.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Kett on June 20, 2011, 09:38:48 PM
Quote from: Sir Michael Geare on June 20, 2011, 09:09:54 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 20, 2011, 05:51:45 PM
...you think it's worth it to drive for two days—in each direction—to go to a faire...

Isn't that what PTO is for?  Most of mine goes towards non-local faires and other historical time-line events.


That's what all of my PTO goes for! There's nothing I'd rather spend time-off doing than going to Faire! :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on June 20, 2011, 09:42:03 PM
Unless you're self-employed...  :-\
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Post by: Lady Kett on June 20, 2011, 09:49:48 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on June 20, 2011, 09:42:03 PM
Unless you're self-employed...  :-\

Then you still have PTO, it's just at a different rate on the P scale. There are many, many times a day I wish I were self-employed. Remember Rani, with great power, comes great responsibility. <hugs>
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Post by: Rani Zemirah on June 20, 2011, 11:06:09 PM
Aaaand... itty bitty living space!



Oh, wait... wrong movie.  :P  ;D  
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on June 21, 2011, 07:55:51 AM
Into our lives, a little Rani will fall...  :-*

I did the self-employed bit for a while. Occasionally, the money was fantastic, but the uncertainly (and resulting stress) of that paycheck finally got to me.  Oddly enough, I feel like I have more freedom now, but that's only because my movements are no longer limited by finances. We've done more in the past five years that we had in the 35 years prior.

Regardless of available monetary resources, the fact remains, you're a true Rennie if you're willing to expend a significant percentage of your time and income for faire.  Does that clarify what I meant?

"I love the smell of funnel cakes in the morning...." Kilgore - Apocalypse Now
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on June 21, 2011, 12:28:05 PM
Shouldn't that be...  Renpocalypse Now...?  :P
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on June 21, 2011, 01:32:07 PM
... random nudity is no longer enough to make it into a "So this one time at ren faire..." story.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on June 21, 2011, 03:14:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on June 21, 2011, 01:32:07 PM
... random nudity is no longer enough to make it into a "So this one time at ren faire..." story.
Why is Alyson Hannigan going through my head right now? ...and why do I feel it prudent to keep Captain Duckman away from pies? ...something is not right here. I think it's me.
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Post by: Lady Christina de Pond on June 21, 2011, 03:18:58 PM
...you find yourself falling inlove with Tartanic and blast their cd for weeks after fest because it speaks to your soul
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Post by: LadyShadow on June 21, 2011, 03:28:32 PM
Quote from: Lady Christina de Pond on June 21, 2011, 03:18:58 PM
...you find yourself falling inlove with Tartanic and blast their cd for weeks after fest because it speaks to your soul

Sounds like my youngest two. Can not play any music with out them asking to hear their music.
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Post by: Kate on June 22, 2011, 08:32:41 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on June 20, 2011, 09:38:48 PM
Quote from: Sir Michael Geare on June 20, 2011, 09:09:54 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 20, 2011, 05:51:45 PM
...you think it's worth it to drive for two days—in each direction—to go to a faire...

Isn't that what PTO is for?  Most of mine goes towards non-local faires and other historical time-line events.


That's what all of my PTO goes for! There's nothing I'd rather spend time-off doing than going to Faire! :)



I call it Pirating Time, Okay!
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Post by: iain robb on June 23, 2011, 07:35:18 AM
Speaking of which ...

You know you're a true Rennie when your church says, "Dress like a pirate Sunday," and you show up garbed from boots to tricorn, complete with weapons, and make the bandana-and-blue jeans pirate wannabes gasp.
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Post by: DonaCatalina on June 23, 2011, 09:27:12 AM
Quote from: iain robb on June 23, 2011, 07:35:18 AM
Speaking of which ...

You know you're a true Rennie when your church says, "Dress like a pirate Sunday," and you show up garbed from boots to tricorn, complete with weapons, and make the bandana-and-blue jeans pirate wannabes gasp.
Love it!
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Post by: Dinobabe on June 23, 2011, 10:20:01 AM
Quote from: iain robb on June 23, 2011, 07:35:18 AM
Speaking of which ...

You know you're a true Rennie when your church says, "Dress like a pirate Sunday," and you show up garbed from boots to tricorn, complete with weapons, and make the bandana-and-blue jeans pirate wannabes gasp.

Your church has a dress like a pirate Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I so hate you....

:-* ;D
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Post by: iain robb on June 23, 2011, 12:46:55 PM
It's actually the fourth time I've gotten to dress like a pirate at church, but I was playing a role the previous three.

One of my friends looked at me and said, "You do go to renaissance festivals, don't you!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Christina de Pond on June 23, 2011, 02:02:16 PM
wish my church had dress like a pirate day
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on June 23, 2011, 05:35:17 PM
Most churches down here in the South have a thing about Wizards... don't think I'll be getting an invite anytime soon...
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Post by: dbaldock on June 23, 2011, 06:00:52 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 23, 2011, 05:35:17 PM
Most churches down here in the South have a thing about Wizards... don't think I'll be getting an invite anytime soon...

You might check with one like the Unitarian Universalists.
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Post by: Rani Zemirah on June 23, 2011, 06:51:01 PM
Why, yes... we are very welcoming to wizards... and any other spiritual path, as long as the intent is to do no harm, and to help those in need.  We even have a CUUPs (http://www.cuups.org/) chapter, now, I believe.  We also have a covenant group that study and discuss all of the Earth based religions and spiritual philosophies.  I think you'd like it, Merlin... and I'd be willing to bet that even the politics would be right up your alley, as well!  

You have an open invitation from me, personally... and I promise you that no one would try to convert you to anything at all... except maybe to buying sustainable shade grown Fair Trade coffee and cocoa products.  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on June 24, 2011, 06:20:42 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 23, 2011, 05:35:17 PM
Most churches down here in the South have a thing about Wizards... don't think I'll be getting an invite anytime soon...

You are hereby formally invited to a church down here in the even-farther south! If you ever get to Orlando, feel free to come by Covenant Community Church. If you come in wizard garb, you will probably get the same kind of odd looks as I would if I dressed like a pirate and it wasn't dress like a pirate day, but all you'd have to do is tell them you're a friend of mine and they'd understand.  ;D
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on June 24, 2011, 01:50:25 PM
heh-heh! Thanks, Iain. I appreciate the offer, but I don't do churches anymore.
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Post by: cowgrrl on June 27, 2011, 08:37:54 PM
Every year our church does a Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. This year the family has decided to do an Alice in Wonderland theme. I'm the Mad Hatter, DH is going to be the Knave of Hearts, DS is going to be one of the card guards & DD is going to be Alice. I'm looking for a few pieces in thrift stores (we have most of it in garb) but I found an Alice costume at Party City on clearance. I brought it home & had DD try it on figuring if I couldn't find a thrift alternative she could wear the cheap costume.  She looks at it, sighs & says 'I just don't like store-bought costumes'. That's my girl!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on July 11, 2011, 10:39:43 AM
Your mother in law buys you a toddler harness that looks like a little sheep for when your kiddo starts wanting to run around at faire, and the first thing in your head is  " I will need to make a little scottish tartan outfit for her to wear with this."  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on July 11, 2011, 10:52:26 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on July 11, 2011, 10:39:43 AM
Your mother in law buys you a toddler harness that looks like a little sheep for when your kiddo starts wanting to run around at faire, and the first thing in your head is  " I will need to make a little scottish tartan outfit for her to wear with this."  ;D

You read the above and think, "I hope she does, because I'm putting this on my list of things to be sure and see when we visit TRF this fall." Sounds too cute!
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Post by: LadyStitch on July 11, 2011, 10:57:26 AM
She isn't due to born just before TRF, but she will be at TRF, but in a different outfit.  ;D She may be wearing it next year at TRF though.
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Post by: iain robb on July 11, 2011, 11:52:09 AM
Well, then I guess we'll have to make a second visit ...  ;D
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 12, 2011, 06:52:48 PM
You really can't take the heat, but if it's a choice of long hair or garb, you cut off all your hair so you can wear garb to faire.

I know you can put up long hair, but I still was way too hot at the 2 faires I went to in May and June, so I cut my hair really short (think Judy Dench or Ellen Degeneris), wore garb to Bristol this weekend, and still suffered from the heat.  But at least I can drive with my windows down without getting hair in my mouth and eyes!    ;D
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on July 12, 2011, 08:01:02 PM
Hair was never a problem for me...back when I had it. Long hair actually seemed to keep me cooler all those centuries ago, as does my beard nowadays.
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Post by: MrHyde on July 13, 2011, 01:10:13 PM
If you go to a thrift store and your children immediately fan out grabbing all Nerf guns to Steampunk as well as any Pewter or wood mugs before you get a basket.  Happened Saturday.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: maeven on July 13, 2011, 01:40:54 PM
...if when you go clothes shopping, you often look at articles of clothing while asking youself, "Could this be used as garb too?"

(I'm not sure if anyone has posted this already, but this happens to me often :) )
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Post by: LadyShadow on July 13, 2011, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: maeven on July 13, 2011, 01:40:54 PM
...if when you go clothes shopping, you often look at articles of clothing while asking youself, "Could this be used as garb too?"

(I'm not sure if anyone has posted this already, but this happens to me often :) )

Thankful I'm not the only one  :D
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Post by: Trillium on July 13, 2011, 02:51:26 PM
lol, I do that quite often!!  Especially with shoes....
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Post by: Rowan MacD on July 13, 2011, 03:11:38 PM
Quote from: Trillium on July 13, 2011, 02:51:26 PM
lol, I do that quite often!!  Especially with shoes....
I also ask myself how the shoes would feel after walking around in them at faire all day, how they would survive getting dung and mud on them, and if they would go with my new skirt!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on July 13, 2011, 04:51:41 PM
Quote from: maeven on July 13, 2011, 01:40:54 PM
...if when you go clothes shopping, you often look at articles of clothing while asking youself, "Could this be used as garb too?"

(I'm not sure if anyone has posted this already, but this happens to me often :) )


Pfft... most of my early garb came from my own personal wardrobe, and I still use some of it.  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: MrHyde on July 13, 2011, 05:57:28 PM
Wish they would allow kilts at my job.  More comfortable than slacks.
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Post by: Hospitaller on July 14, 2011, 01:35:02 PM
Quote from: MrHyde on July 13, 2011, 05:57:28 PM
Wisah they would allow kilts at my job.  More comfortable than slacks.

ROFL.....

MrHyde,

Same here. I work for a major international Oil & Gas company in Houston. Asked HR why there would be a problem for me to wear a nice kilt (even perhaps just on casual Fridays)- since we have folks from India, Paskistan, certain Muslem countries, and places I can't even pronounce, who are all allowed to wear their traditional dress every day. All they could do was fidget and sputter that this was "different". Thanked them for the reverse discrimination of a Scot and walked away.......
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Post by: MrHyde on July 14, 2011, 04:11:09 PM
Make sure to wear one to your retirement party one day.  As hot as it is right now a kilt would be awesome!!!!
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Post by: LadyAsh on July 14, 2011, 07:12:44 PM
Quote from: Hospitaller on July 14, 2011, 01:35:02 PM
Quote from: MrHyde on July 13, 2011, 05:57:28 PM
Wisah they would allow kilts at my job.  More comfortable than slacks.

ROFL.....

MrHyde,

Same here. I work for a major international Oil & Gas company in Houston. Asked HR why there would be a problem for me to wear a nice kilt (even perhaps just on casual Fridays)- since we have folks from India, Paskistan, certain Muslem countries, and places I can't even pronounce, who are all allowed to wear their traditional dress every day. All they could do was fidget and sputter that this was "different". Thanked them for the reverse discrimination of a Scot and walked away.......

Wow, that's bad. You should be allowed to wear kilts in the workplace. That would be awesome!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Norfolk on July 18, 2011, 10:04:40 AM
You Know You're a True Rennie if ... when the closing canon sounds on the last day of the season, you feel as if your most treasured friend has suddenly died.
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Post by: iain robb on July 18, 2011, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Baron on July 18, 2011, 10:04:40 AM
You Know You're a True Rennie if ... when the closing canon sounds on the last day of the season, you feel as if your most treasured friend has suddenly died.

Oh my -- was he standing in front of the cannon?  ;)
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Post by: Hausfrau Monica on July 18, 2011, 11:53:18 AM
You purchase a new vehicle with enough cargo space for garb as criteria
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Post by: LadyStitch on July 18, 2011, 02:10:33 PM
A friend calls Monday and says "I need peasant garb by Friday! Can you help?" And you don't have to think to say yes because:
1) You can make it in 3 days
2) You already have it in stash
3) You know someone who has it in THEIR stash  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Norfolk on July 18, 2011, 02:14:33 PM
Quote from: iain robb on July 18, 2011, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Baron on July 18, 2011, 10:04:40 AM
You Know You're a True Rennie if ... when the closing canon sounds on the last day of the season, you feel as if your most treasured friend has suddenly died.

Oh my -- was he standing in front of the cannon?  ;)

In a manner of speaking, yes.
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Post by: Dinobabe on July 19, 2011, 09:33:30 AM
Quote from: Baron on July 18, 2011, 02:14:33 PM
Quote from: iain robb on July 18, 2011, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: Baron on July 18, 2011, 10:04:40 AM
You Know You're a True Rennie if ... when the closing canon sounds on the last day of the season, you feel as if your most treasured friend has suddenly died.

Oh my -- was he standing in front of the cannon?  ;)

In a manner of speaking, yes.

Must have been the number 1 or 2 man!  I'm always 3 or 4. ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on July 19, 2011, 09:24:50 PM
Quote from: Hausfrau Monica on July 18, 2011, 11:53:18 AM
You purchase a new vehicle with enough cargo space for garb as criteria
We decided on buying Homer, the Odyssey this year so that we would be more comfortable traveling to faires. He's already been to four different faires this year! 
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Post by: LadyFae on July 19, 2011, 10:52:09 PM
...when looking at house plans you make sure that you have an extra room for sewing and with a large enough closet for garb (and lots of it!!!)  Though the husband *thinks* that it will just be a spare bedroom.
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Post by: Lady De Rue Rue on July 20, 2011, 09:59:12 AM
If your three year old daughter corrects the real estate agent by saying "That's not a basement, it's a dungeon!"  Or "Does this house come with a tower?" :)
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Post by: Auryn on July 20, 2011, 10:00:48 AM
Lady De Rue that is awesome hehe

I guess I fall in the vehicle category
I bought my Forrester in February and 2 of the main reasons where because it could hold a lot more garb than my old accord and it could drive on muddy ground a lot better than the accord
both of which are things I only do when we go to faire
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Post by: Bonny Pearl on September 06, 2011, 03:44:22 PM
You make sure all your garb is loaded before your mundanes in case of a wildfire evacuation....  :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: CelticOne on September 06, 2011, 07:57:02 PM
You go to faire in 'danes and tell your husband that you'd be more comfy in garb.
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Post by: Captain Teague on September 06, 2011, 08:11:21 PM
When you are put in charge of marketing and promotions at your Theater job, you immediately make a list of all up and coming Ren, Pirate and Halloween releases so you can get your boss to let you greet people at the entrance in full garb. THEN you talk him into a "Pirate Month" in November where you show Pirates of the Caribbean, one per each Monday of the month ( 4 comes out on DVD Oct. 18th, btw  ;D ) so that you get still more time in garb.  8)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 06, 2011, 08:23:08 PM
When your boss decides that since you have enough garb to outfit our team of 8, she would like to choose the Renaissance as our theme for Halloween.  She asked me if I had garb to fit everyone and would I let them wear it, and I answered with a resounding "yes."

Because Steve went to an estate sale and bought 5 outfits which, if I was there, I would have walked right by, they are that awful for faire.  But as Halloween costumes, they are fine, and big enough to fit some of the larger women (he thought I could alter them to fit me - what WAS he thinking?).  Plus I have some loaner garb that I don't wear anymore and it is used in situations like this.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Teague on September 06, 2011, 08:36:31 PM
Corrupting the whole crew....


I like how you think.  8)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kate on September 09, 2011, 03:51:41 AM
when your school's fall musical is Pirates of Penzance and the teacher/director asks you to help with costuming. :)
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Post by: Hoowil on September 09, 2011, 07:09:15 PM
Or the costumer and prop master don't even bother with you, because they know you've already got it covered, and probably better. As such your the only one on stage wearing live steel instead of a stage peice.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on September 16, 2011, 07:09:22 PM
While wearing a kilt, you say let me slip into something less comfortable by way of explaining that you are dressing in Danes
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Post by: gaerdon on September 16, 2011, 11:27:17 PM
you smell smoke in the air and start craving a scotch egg....only to discover the neighbors yard is on fire....and then, though happy his house didnt burn down, miss the smell the next day.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on September 18, 2011, 02:58:57 AM
when putting up new curtains you get decorative rod brackets to hang a spear, oly to find yourself contemplating using the spear as the curtain rod. And the deciding factor not to is you may wany to carry it later.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: MrHyde on September 19, 2011, 12:35:21 AM
Your wife comes home from shopping, takes you to the bedroom, tells you to close your eyes, and when you open them the surprise is a skull dagger she found at a pawn shop.

Happened Friday.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on September 19, 2011, 04:28:11 AM
You look at the Fall schedule, so many faires, so many weekends, and you think, it will take so much power to do but.....I want, I want, I want.........................
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: MrHyde on September 19, 2011, 11:42:29 PM
You work your work schedule around your faire schedule!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Betty Munro on September 23, 2011, 09:30:08 PM
Your friend is preparing for a Halloween party and wants help with a vampire costume.  They call you because you "have the best costumes ever."  Which turns into a half hour discussion about "costumes" for different time periods, how the corsets of the Victorian era are so different from the Faire Wench Bodices, and the collar on a vampire cloak is different from the large hooded medieval period, and you barely notice that they stopped listening about 5 minutes in.  LOL! 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on September 23, 2011, 09:57:35 PM
Quote from: Betty Munro on September 23, 2011, 09:30:08 PM
Your friend is preparing for a Halloween party and wants help with a vampire costume.  They call you because you "have the best costumes ever."  Which turns into a half hour discussion about "costumes" for different time periods, how the corsets of the Victorian era are so different from the Faire Wench Bodices, and the collar on a vampire cloak is different from the large hooded medieval period, and you barely notice that they stopped listening about 5 minutes in.  LOL!  


Ummm... I'm pretty sure that's called a lecture instead of a discussion...  ;)  :D  


And if you're going to lecture... you should be getting PAID!!!  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Baron Frederick on September 23, 2011, 10:01:43 PM
If after the Faire is over it takes at least two or three weeks to feel not funny wearing those funny clothes again ?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyAsh on September 24, 2011, 10:05:42 AM
Quote from: MrHyde on September 19, 2011, 11:42:29 PM
You work your work schedule around your faire schedule!

I wish I could do that! xD
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Mairte on September 24, 2011, 10:50:41 AM
Going to faire REALLY makes you want to go back in time. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on September 24, 2011, 01:04:54 PM
when your 4 year old tells you he wants to play bagpipes, wants to wear his faire cloths to school, insists on listening to Celtic Legacy on the way to school, and he tells his teacher that he worked the festival.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on September 24, 2011, 08:07:45 PM
When your department knows not to plan anything that requires your participation during opening weekend of faire because they know which one you will go to.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on September 25, 2011, 09:00:18 PM
Quote from: LadyAsh on September 24, 2011, 10:05:42 AM
Quote from: MrHyde on September 19, 2011, 11:42:29 PM
You work your work schedule around your faire schedule!

I wish I could do that! xD
My job is always off on weekends ;-p
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 25, 2011, 09:14:16 PM
Your friend starts telling you about her son's new job.  He works 3 twelve hour days, gets paid for 40 hours, gets full benefits, insurance, vacation, and other stuff, and has 4 full days off.

You start thinking how great that sounds, when she says, "He works every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and has the rest of the week off."

Your reaction:  Forget that, I'd never be able to go to faire - ever.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DT_Masters on September 26, 2011, 05:19:21 AM
Your family is consistently asking if you are doing ren stuff that weekend because to them, it seems like you always are.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on September 27, 2011, 10:02:37 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on September 24, 2011, 01:04:54 PM
when your 4 year old tells you he wants to play bagpipes, wants to wear his faire cloths to school, insists on listening to Celtic Legacy on the way to school, and he tells his teacher that he worked the festival.
At two, my daughter insisted on bagpipes or rockabilly.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 14, 2011, 08:16:08 AM
You think of Utilikilts as a "gateway kilt".
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on October 14, 2011, 07:04:37 PM
It is almost two weeks after your faire ended, and you have incorporated a fest related item into your work wardrobe every day since, so you don't have to give it up quite. just. yet.   

And you blow twenty something bucks on Celtic Crossing, because it is your favorite drink at fest and sip it  out of a tiny mug (from fest) because it reminds you of fest.   

Not quite ready to let it go.  It is 44 weeks until our Fest opens again.   :-[
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 14, 2011, 09:59:11 PM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on October 14, 2011, 07:04:37 PM
It is almost two weeks after your faire ended, and you have incorporated a fest related item into your work wardrobe every day since, so you don't have to give it up quite. just. yet.   


Most of the time when I wear a skirt or dress to work, underneath are my faire bloomers.  Nobody knows I'm wearing them, but it makes me smile, because I bet nobody else at work has pirate skull bloomers on underneath their skirts!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Nicolette on October 14, 2011, 11:36:06 PM
I wear my faire bloomers under most skirts and dresses, too!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on October 15, 2011, 09:49:56 AM
  ~ You're already scheduling vacation for 2012 around faire.  
 ~ You have a reservation system for your garb closet.
   I have requests for two complete outfits and a hoopskirt (so far) by non-rennie friends for Halloween.  
 Another GF has a costume ball after the first of the year and placed dibs on a gown...Perhaps I can convince her to buy that Navy Velveteen Massys dress that I have worn only twice and lost interest in...that way I can fit another gown in the closet while creating yet another Playtron ^_^.

   
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on October 15, 2011, 11:51:30 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 14, 2011, 09:59:11 PM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on October 14, 2011, 07:04:37 PM
It is almost two weeks after your faire ended, and you have incorporated a fest related item into your work wardrobe every day since, so you don't have to give it up quite. just. yet.  


Most of the time when I wear a skirt or dress to work, underneath are my faire bloomers.  Nobody knows I'm wearing them, but it makes me smile, because I bet nobody else at work has pirate skull bloomers on underneath their skirts!

I love you and Nickie both for this!!!!!!!!  I don't wear dresses/skirts at work.  Too cold in our office.   I would be a popsicle-bloomers or not.

And Rowen, I have already started requesting vacation for next year.   If I don't request it now, the time will be given to one of the other girls I work with.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 17, 2011, 07:51:30 PM
My place of work has an indoor track around the outside of the cubicles.  Seven times around makes a mile.  Every day at lunch, I walk between 7 to 10 laps wearing my IPOD which is filled only with faire songs.  I call it "me time," and really look forward to stop thinking about work and thinking of my memories of the different faires we've gone to and the friends we met at each faire.

Today I was listening to it, and at the end of one of the songs, the musician yells "hip, hip, huzzah."  Without even thinking about it, I threw back my head, punched my fist up in the air, and yelled out "huzzah."  Then realized where I was.

I turned to the left and hundreds of eyes were looking at me.  The people who know me just smiled and shook their heads.  They knew what it was about.  And the newer people looked at me as if I was a madwoman.  I just kept walking!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on October 18, 2011, 06:22:03 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 17, 2011, 07:51:30 PM
The people who know me just smiled and shook their heads.  They knew what it was about.  And the newer people looked at me as if I was a madwoman.  I just kept walking!

So ... you mean they all looked at you like you were a madwoman, right?

We're all mad here, quite mad. In a good way.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 01:50:04 PM
You are taking a software class for inventory management..... their examples are Henry from Tudor Contracting and Catherine from Aragon supplies.
....and none of the other people in the class see anything funny.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 01:50:04 PM
You are taking a software class for inventory management..... their examples are Henry from Tudor Contracting and Catherine from Aragon supplies.
....and none of the other people in the class see anything funny.

Oh my..... now we have moved on to Anne of Cleves Landscaping and Catherine of Howard Building.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Kett on October 18, 2011, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 01:50:04 PM
You are taking a software class for inventory management..... their examples are Henry from Tudor Contracting and Catherine from Aragon supplies.
....and none of the other people in the class see anything funny.

Oh my..... now we have moved on to Anne of Cleves Landscaping and Catherine of Howard Building.

LOL. Sounds like you need to talk to the person who developed the course! :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 18, 2011, 07:04:59 PM
Quote from: Lady Kett on October 18, 2011, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 01:50:04 PM
You are taking a software class for inventory management..... their examples are Henry from Tudor Contracting and Catherine from Aragon supplies.
....and none of the other people in the class see anything funny.

Oh my..... now we have moved on to Anne of Cleves Landscaping and Catherine of Howard Building.

LOL. Sounds like you need to talk to the person who developed the course! :)


You never know - her or she may be a member of this forum!    ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 21, 2011, 08:47:04 PM
And speaking of inventory, while you're rummaging through your garb, as I was just now, you're thinking that an inventory sheet is starting to sound like a good idea.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on October 22, 2011, 09:49:38 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on October 18, 2011, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on October 18, 2011, 01:50:04 PM
You are taking a software class for inventory management..... their examples are Henry from Tudor Contracting and Catherine from Aragon supplies.
....and none of the other people in the class see anything funny.

Oh my..... now we have moved on to Anne of Cleves Landscaping and Catherine of Howard Building.

LOL. Sounds like you need to talk to the person who developed the course! :)

I wish I could. LOL. The 'logo' they used for Aragon Supplies was the flag of Catalunya....which was a whole different country.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on October 28, 2011, 01:18:56 PM
This just happened over lunch...

You are at a stop light and see someone standing on the corner waiting for the cross walk light dressed in a knock off pirate outfit and think, "Amateur..." ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on October 29, 2011, 03:34:42 PM
You see that Target has pirate infant sleepersuits and you buy one in each size.
Here he is in it at OHRF.

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/316881_10100189483435685_21421727_45239628_505072692_n.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 30, 2011, 02:14:10 PM
You go out to lunch with your husband, and when the change comes back, there are 5 singles. 

Your first thought is, "Don't leave the singles, we need them for tips for the performers,"  before it hits you that your faire has been closed for over 2 months.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on October 30, 2011, 02:15:23 PM
If you go to your closet just for Ren things and longingly go through them....

Drop $235 on cloak without blinking......

Talk about your garb all year round, even talk about what your going to wear 2 years ahead of time!

Have friends make special trips to your major city with the purpose of fabric and materials shopping for garb...

Your coworkers start asking you advice on how to get tickets, you answer and launch into an advice diatribe ie warn them about not talk on the cell phones around performers....

Swear up & down you lived a past life around this time period because when you garb up you transform into Ren mode: You walk, talk, hold yourself, speak, facial expressions all changes and your Fairemily finds it slightly scary....

If non Renners look at your Faire pics of you and can tell your in said above transformed state, just by looking at a still.....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on October 30, 2011, 06:24:58 PM
If youre a girl; you stop cutting your hair and practically buy stock options in cream rinse for said hair to keep it growing nice.....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on October 30, 2011, 08:05:15 PM
The surgeon had threatened to cut my beard off to keep the field sterile. Nim made two braids, and tied them behind my neck. Then our friends in the anesthesia department brought by some crazy caps and got it covered up. Most of the rest of my body got shaved, but I kept my beard.

You have to set priorities... :P
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on October 30, 2011, 09:25:11 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on October 30, 2011, 08:05:15 PM
The surgeon had threatened to cut my beard off to keep the field sterile. Nim made two braids, and tied them behind my neck. Then our friends in the anesthesia department brought by some crazy caps and got it covered up. Most of the rest of my body got shaved, but I kept my beard.

You have to set priorities... :P


^^^LIKE^^^

Seriously... ;D 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Evie McCann on October 30, 2011, 10:27:09 PM
QuoteInsert Quote
The surgeon had threatened to cut my beard off to keep the field sterile. Nim made two braids, and tied them behind my neck. Then our friends in the anesthesia department brought by some crazy caps and got it covered up. Most of the rest of my body got shaved, but I kept my beard.

You have to set priorities... Tongue



That is awesome!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on October 31, 2011, 08:31:32 AM
You drop your child off at day care on Halloween and don't even blink an eye when half the staff is in full wench/peasant garb from faire. While the other parents are trying to figure out how the teachers can chase children and still wear corsets.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on October 31, 2011, 09:27:11 AM
  My 23 year old son came over to borrow garb for the costume party and I just about had a coronary because he refused to wear a frock coat. 
  I thought I raised my kids to dress better that that!
  I also told him not to worry about losing the pirate beads on his head scarf....I have 10-15 more.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on October 31, 2011, 09:37:56 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on October 30, 2011, 08:05:15 PM
The surgeon had threatened to cut my beard off to keep the field sterile. Nim made two braids, and tied them behind my neck. Then our friends in the anesthesia department brought by some crazy caps and got it covered up. Most of the rest of my body got shaved, but I kept my beard.

You have to set priorities... :P

Where is the like button?
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on November 01, 2011, 03:48:28 PM
When your standing outside shop waiting for the rest of your friends and someone thinks you work at that shop your garb is convincing enough. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFae on November 01, 2011, 04:05:11 PM
Quote from: dreamwalker on November 01, 2011, 03:48:28 PM
When your standing outside shop waiting for the rest of your friends and someone thinks you work at that shop your garb is convincing enough. 

I had a "lady" get very mad at me this season because I DIDN'T work at a shop!  I was with one of my daughters, just browsing, and this "lady" kept asking me questions about the products (childrens hats, wands, wings, ect.)  I told her that I was sorry, I didn't work there so I didn't have the answers for her and she got VERY snippy with me!  Oh well.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renfairephotog on November 01, 2011, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: ladylissame on October 29, 2011, 03:34:42 PM
You see that Target has pirate infant sleepersuits and you buy one in each size.
Here he is in it at OHRF.

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/316881_10100189483435685_21421727_45239628_505072692_n.jpg)

cute baby!
A coworker got my son that same outfit.A freind got us the a skull and crossbones diaper bag from target.com.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BubbleWright on November 02, 2011, 08:13:56 PM
..., after work in the middle of the week, you drive 90 miles round trip to see a critically castigated romantic comedy movie (All's Faire in Love) just to soak up the Faire ambiance of the film because you are suffering from Post Fairematic Stress Syndrome.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on November 05, 2011, 08:50:07 PM
Quote from: renfairephotog on November 01, 2011, 09:57:23 PM
Quote from: ladylissame on October 29, 2011, 03:34:42 PM
You see that Target has pirate infant sleepersuits and you buy one in each size.
Here he is in it at OHRF.

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/316881_10100189483435685_21421727_45239628_505072692_n.jpg)

cute baby!
A coworker got my son that same outfit.A freind got us the a skull and crossbones diaper bag from target.com.
I have that diaper bag too :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: renfairephotog on November 06, 2011, 11:30:07 PM
Pacifier too? http://personalizedpacifiers.com/expression-pacifiers--shipping-within-3-days.html
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Stolenhalo6 on November 07, 2011, 12:22:54 AM
You can't find "regular" women's undergarments that provide the same support and seriously consider adding (more) boning to your regular bras.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on November 07, 2011, 01:16:51 PM
You have a whole seperate folder under your "favorite" links just for Ren stuff....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on November 07, 2011, 04:04:32 PM
Quote from: dreamwalker on November 07, 2011, 01:16:51 PM
You have a whole seperate folder under your "favorite" links just for Ren stuff....

And it has sub folders for faires, garb, music, weapons, food, history, fantasy, accessories, etc............. ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: PollyPoPo on November 07, 2011, 07:58:01 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on November 07, 2011, 04:04:32 PM
Quote from: dreamwalker on November 07, 2011, 01:16:51 PM
You have a whole seperate folder under your "favorite" links just for Ren stuff....

And it has sub folders for faires, garb, music, weapons, food, history, fantasy, accessories, etc............. ;D

Have you been peeking at my computer?  I have that set up both under internet favorites and also for my documents filing.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on November 07, 2011, 09:11:05 PM
No M'am Pollypopo I have not :) Actually you have me beat I don't have sub folders in my folder...yet ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyShadow on November 08, 2011, 07:20:22 AM
Quote from: dreamwalker on November 07, 2011, 09:11:05 PM
No M'am Pollypopo I have not :) Actually you have me beat I don't have sub folders in my folder...yet ;D

I started using those subfolders way too much that I had to move them out as main folders and break them down even further with subfolders. My favorites consist of Ren Stuff brokendown nicely into several folders and subfolders, and then everything else lumped into one folder and then into subfolders.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on November 08, 2011, 11:07:29 AM
Quote from: Dinobabe on November 07, 2011, 04:04:32 PM
Quote from: dreamwalker on November 07, 2011, 01:16:51 PM
You have a whole seperate folder under your "favorite" links just for Ren stuff....

And it has sub folders for faires, garb, music, weapons, food, history, fantasy, accessories, etc............. ;D
^^ditto^^
I recently had to purge about 20 or so links that no longer work; I've been collecting web pages waaaaay too long.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on November 08, 2011, 05:23:21 PM
You think Ren Faire is better than Christmas....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: MrHyde on November 08, 2011, 05:53:01 PM
As an adult it is.....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on November 08, 2011, 06:34:10 PM
It's acceptable to be Druid (we don't celebrate Christmas)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on November 09, 2011, 01:34:01 AM
That's totally fine, I have Wiccan friends myself....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Teague on November 09, 2011, 09:28:33 AM
Merry Yule then, Merlin. ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on November 09, 2011, 02:47:08 PM
Thank you, Lord Dragon...but you're a little early  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Teague on November 09, 2011, 07:02:03 PM
I know. Was in the general topic of Christmas, however.  :P

Getting off track here, but I wish I could find the t shirt I saw years ago and couldn't afford....

Had a Druid pulling a little red wagon that was loaded with a Xmas tree, Yule log and some other assorted items....and it said:
"For people that hate us so much, you sure stole a lot of our STUFF!!!"
:D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Alysea on November 09, 2011, 07:08:52 PM
Lord Dragon,
That is so very true.  I would love to have one of those T-shirts also.

LOL
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on November 09, 2011, 07:18:02 PM
Found one, Lord Dragon!  http://www.magicalomaha.com/maxinemillertees.com.htm

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Captain Teague on November 09, 2011, 07:19:27 PM
THATS IT!!!!!  ;D


I am SO ordering one right now. Thanks, Brother.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pinn on November 10, 2011, 07:00:11 AM
I really need to get one also.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on November 10, 2011, 08:47:38 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on November 09, 2011, 07:18:02 PM
Found one, Lord Dragon!  http://www.magicalomaha.com/maxinemillertees.com.htm
They have that same thing in a bumper sticker too  :D
 That shop is Next Millennium here in Omaha- http://www.next-mill.com   I buy my silver/moonstone jewelry there.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on November 16, 2011, 07:15:53 PM
Quote from: renfairephotog on November 06, 2011, 11:30:07 PM
Pacifier too? http://personalizedpacifiers.com/expression-pacifiers--shipping-within-3-days.html
I have pirate pacifiers too  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on November 16, 2011, 10:09:03 PM
You watch 'Knights of Mayhem' not only for the jousting but to see how many faire friends you recognize. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on November 16, 2011, 11:27:18 PM
Yeah you get excited 'cause something on TV thats practically in your backyard. Also ticked at that Andeson's idiots attitude towards Rennies. I like the Black Knight guy, he keeps it real....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on November 17, 2011, 04:57:14 AM
Quote from: ladylissame on November 16, 2011, 07:15:53 PM
Quote from: renfairephotog on November 06, 2011, 11:30:07 PM
Pacifier too? http://personalizedpacifiers.com/expression-pacifiers--shipping-within-3-days.html
I have pirate pacifiers too  ;D

I wonder if Lady Stitch has seen these? I think the fuzzlet needs one.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on November 17, 2011, 08:30:30 AM
I had not seen them but Fuzzlet doesnt' like Pacifers. :) I think we had a mute button pacfier on one of our registeries. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on November 27, 2011, 04:11:05 PM
When getting garbed up doesn't feel the same without your clan. It's like getting your game face on and some kind of sacred ritual. Doing so alone feels like tailgating alone.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: amy on November 29, 2011, 12:47:58 PM
when you have absolutely no problem wearing fringed and spangled black garters to hold up your scrunchy boots underneath your work trousers...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nighthawk on December 01, 2011, 07:58:47 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on November 09, 2011, 07:18:02 PM
Found one, Lord Dragon!  http://www.magicalomaha.com/maxinemillertees.com.htm


Alright, I want one of those for Christmas! (My family is very Catholic, so I celebrate it with them in interest of solidarity.)

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on December 02, 2011, 07:50:06 AM
We were Catholics...gave it up for Lent one year and never went back...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on December 02, 2011, 08:59:20 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on December 02, 2011, 07:50:06 AM
We were Catholics...gave it up for Lent one year and never went back...

Oh, that's awful! ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on December 02, 2011, 10:56:46 AM
A friend of my calls her self a recovering catholic.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on December 05, 2011, 01:25:41 PM
You don't think twice about using a port a privy in your mundane clothes. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on December 16, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
'If you don't shape up I will follow you around at school in pirate garb' is not an idle threat in your household. 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on December 17, 2011, 09:27:37 AM
mwahaha. That is great!

Right now i am at the other end of that I have to tell my kiddo that he cannot wear his pirate coat to school. It would be too much of a distraction, because we all know that preschoolers have the attention span of pixies on speed!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: The Rabbi on December 17, 2011, 10:24:05 AM
On a more seriouse note When you have to explain that you have friends that are druids, wiccan,buddhist, etc, and that we can wish each other a happy holiday in the proper context without offending each others religion. RENNIES ROCK when it comes to acceptance of others oh who am I kidding we just rock.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ginette on December 19, 2011, 08:14:45 AM
Quote from: cowgrrl on December 16, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
'If you don't shape up I will follow you around at school in pirate garb' is not an idle threat in your household. 

Gonna have to keep this in mind to use with my 12 year old.   :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on December 20, 2011, 04:43:02 PM
Quote from: Ginette on December 19, 2011, 08:14:45 AM
Quote from: cowgrrl on December 16, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
'If you don't shape up I will follow you around at school in pirate garb' is not an idle threat in your household. 

Gonna have to keep this in mind to use with my 12 year old.   :)
I wonder if that would work with my 37 year-old. He's a teacher...but, it probably wouldn't faze him at all...he's nearly as weird as I am.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Evie McCann on December 27, 2011, 10:29:39 PM
My kid would dress up with me. Catapistal, cutlass and all!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 28, 2011, 05:44:52 AM
when your husband buys you a pearl ring with tiny diamond chips around it for Christmas, and the first words out of his mouth when you open it are "I picked this one because I thought it would go with your noble garb."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: amy on December 28, 2011, 11:34:49 AM
Oh yes Renee!   And when I opened my gorgeous pin with bleeding hearts (flowers) dripping from it I squeeled.....  " I have to make a gown for this!"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on January 05, 2012, 11:14:59 PM
Your kids school is having a spirit week & one of the days is 'Time Warp Day'. They're expecting the kids to dress in 50s, 60s or even 80s style. Your child (daughter/11) is going to wear her Ren garb. Talk about a time warp!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on January 06, 2012, 02:05:24 AM
Quote from: cowgrrl on January 05, 2012, 11:14:59 PM
Your kids school is having a spirit week & one of the days is 'Time Warp Day'. They're expecting the kids to dress in 50s, 60s or even 80s style. Your child (daughter/11) is going to wear her Ren garb. Talk about a time warp!!


Yes, my Scally is planning to do this, as well!  LOL 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Elinor Hakebourne on January 06, 2012, 05:16:43 PM
...whilst walking through the airport, and you hear food vendors hawking their wares, and you think, "Man, they could learn a lesson or two from the hawkers at Renaissance festivals..." :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dreamwalker on January 06, 2012, 10:52:08 PM
When you wear chemises to bed on a regular basis....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 07, 2012, 09:30:05 AM
When your hurting your faire friends are the first ones to cheer you up.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: The Rabbi on January 07, 2012, 09:43:23 AM
When driving a friends vehichle you get pulled over by the local PD and they ask "Do you have any wepons" Then as he looks at you shrugs his shoulders and sais "Never mind answering that I dont have time for you to pull them all out." The first time he ever stopped me I was in garb and had 6 other folks garb and assorted weapons. He finally asked me "Is there anything else" to which I replied "Honestly officer I dont know" He let me go both times.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sitara on January 07, 2012, 03:54:42 PM
When you get pulled over on the way home from a long weekend of faire and you overhear the officer telling your husband, "Look, you seem like a nice guy and I REALLY don't wan't to take you to jail while you're in a kilt..."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hausfrau Monica on January 08, 2012, 01:41:39 PM
you look over the shoulder of someone reading the paper and see the "sunshine girl" in a corset...go in for a closer look and say "that would never stand up to a day of faire"
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on January 08, 2012, 03:21:28 PM
You're invited to a friend's house for Sunday breakfast, and the whole time you are obsessing over the tablecloth, thinking "that would make a gorgeous noble gown."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on January 12, 2012, 03:30:22 PM
Right around Christmas you hear stuff about 'Small Business Saturday' & how you should shop at small businesses on this day. Your thought is 'Small Business Saturday??  I do that every weekend I'm at a Faire.'
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on January 16, 2012, 02:28:45 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on January 08, 2012, 03:21:28 PM
You're invited to a friend's house for Sunday breakfast, and the whole time you are obsessing over the tablecloth, thinking "that would make a gorgeous noble gown."

There are people who have seen the look on my face and warn me away from their drapes.  :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 16, 2012, 02:48:16 PM
ROFL!!  Like!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: raevyncait on January 16, 2012, 02:55:30 PM
you're on a road trip, and realizing that you've passed all the possible opportunities for a flushy for another hour, so you pull over at the picnic area and squat, without worrying who might see you as they pull in past you in the dark, because when you gotta go, you gotta go!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on January 17, 2012, 09:35:38 AM
Quote from: raevyncait on January 16, 2012, 02:55:30 PM
you're on a road trip, and realizing that you've passed all the possible opportunities for a flushy for another hour, so you pull over at the picnic area and squat, without worrying who might see you as they pull in past you in the dark, because when you gotta go, you gotta go!

For me that falls under "You might be a field geologist...." ;D

Oh, and you always carry toilet paper in your truck!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rowan MacD on January 18, 2012, 12:18:52 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on January 17, 2012, 09:35:38 AM
Oh, and you always carry toilet paper in your truck!
I carry baby wet wipes, they serve the same purpose without being obvious ^_^. 
  The state patrol apparently takes a dim view of folks using a convenient bush to take care of business, and a roll of Charmin in the back seat is as good as a smoking gun LOL. ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on January 18, 2012, 01:51:06 PM
Quote from: Rowen MacD on January 18, 2012, 12:18:52 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on January 17, 2012, 09:35:38 AM
Oh, and you always carry toilet paper in your truck!
I carry baby wet wipes, they serve the same purpose without being obvious ^_^. 
  The state patrol apparently takes a dim view of folks using a convenient bush to take care of business, and a roll of Charmin in the back seat is as good as a smoking gun LOL. ::)

UNDER the seat, you keep it under the seat! ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladyshadowdust on January 23, 2012, 03:48:30 AM
... When your in and alley way and get rear ended.  The guy who hits you is ready to pull out his pistol and then your husband gets out of the car and says.  "I have a faster draw than you."  As the guy looks at the multiple Swords he is wearing and gets back in his car "Saying have a good day sir"  You laugh all the way back to fair and share it every year with all you know.

... When your kids look at there dad and say, "Faire season must be coming soon.  Dads talking rennie again."

... When you look down in a regular bra and realize that the faire tan is permanent.

... When you are out buying bras and your daughter goes that one lifts perfect for faire.

... When your halloween costumes always win best in show because you worked on them for years.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on January 23, 2012, 10:43:25 AM
You are in a store and see a girl with yarn dred pony tails, tank top, stip fabric poofy skirt, over a tulle skirt, and she is wearing black and white stripe tights, with black knee boots.  Every one else in the store is running for cover.  Your first thought is, "Who opened the fairy cage?" Next thought, "Did I miss the cannon?" 

Then go over to ask her where she got her dreds and skirt.  ;D Made her day to have someone 'get it'. Also I was the only one in the store who knew what she was talking about when it came to the boning she needed.  The clerks were clueless. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on January 23, 2012, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: LadyStitch on January 23, 2012, 10:43:25 AM
Then go over to ask her where she got her dreds and skirt.  ;D Made her day to have someone 'get it'. Also I was the only one in the store who knew what she was talking about when it came to the boning she needed.  The clerks were clueless. :)

It's almost a bit of an ego boost, isn't it?! :-*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on January 23, 2012, 12:17:58 PM
Clerk was anoyed that she couldn't set them their rigaline boning but they still sold her $100 worth of upolstry and such to make herself the gown.  They just went across the street and got the metal strapping or thick zip ties to give her DDD girl a bit more boost  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: scarletnyx on January 25, 2012, 01:03:53 AM
When you and your husband get new ideas on how to wear your garb outfits, and proceed to put them on and fuss over them at 1am in the morning.

Totally not happening right now! Nope, nothing to see here, move along! *Whistlewhistle*
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 25, 2012, 10:12:24 AM
When you are at dinner with your family and friends and some one makes a crack and you respond " Don't make me fan whack you!" And all you hear is crickets..

Or you want a fan to hide behind when you get embarrassed.

Or you talk about boning and the men near you stop talking and look at you like "Did she just say what I think she said"  Then you have to explain its for sewing not that you dirty minded freaks  ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ditzy Gypsy on January 25, 2012, 10:40:11 AM
You get up at 5am the day of faire to get ready!  ;D

You feel strange if you actually have to buy a ticket to a faire.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 25, 2012, 11:47:59 AM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on January 25, 2012, 10:12:24 AM
...you talk about boning and the men near you stop talking and look at you like "Did she just say what I think she said"  Then you have to explain its for sewing not that you dirty minded freaks  ;)
ROFL! That cracked me up..

...you spend the last couple of months preparing things for the next couple of months that you'll be traveling to faires, AND, try to work the schedule and budget to maximize the number of trips to make, especially since no faires are in your home state.  ...which sux.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dbaldock on January 25, 2012, 01:47:02 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on January 25, 2012, 11:47:59 AM
...you spend the last couple of months preparing things for the next couple of months that you'll be traveling to faires, AND, try to work the schedule and budget to maximize the number of trips to make, especially since no faires are in your home state.  ...which sux.

You're welcome to move to the Austin area, to help "Keep Austin Weird!"...  ;)   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 25, 2012, 01:50:27 PM
David, I don't think Austin is ready for me....  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on January 25, 2012, 06:19:48 PM
I'm not sure ANYWHERE is ready for you, Merlin...  :P  :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 25, 2012, 07:18:33 PM
You know me better than you should, Rani... :o
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on January 25, 2012, 08:37:37 PM
When you run into Lowe's to buy 2 items for a bathroom project, and 20 minutes later you're still standing in the row with the shower curtains, going through each one deciding which ones would make good garb and which wouldn't.  And haven't even gotten to where you need to be.

And when you finally show up very late at the restaurant where you're meeting your husband for dinner and when you explain why you're late, he understands completely.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 25, 2012, 10:35:05 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on January 25, 2012, 11:47:59 AM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on January 25, 2012, 10:12:24 AM
...you talk about boning and the men near you stop talking and look at you like "Did she just say what I think she said"  Then you have to explain its for sewing not that you dirty minded freaks  ;)
ROFL! That cracked me up..


Its true! I was talking about needing to get some cable ties because I needed to get this bodice boned, the guy I was dating at the time just about snarfed his drink across the table. Because he was in the full selective hearing mode.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Tibbles the Fairy on January 25, 2012, 11:41:47 PM
You know your a true Rennie when
1) You have to explain what a Rennie is to your friends.
2) You do online schooling so you can travel to more fairs.
3) You realize as your reading through this that you know people that don't even live in the same state as you
4) You would rather be at fair then anywhere else
5) You can make a "What Rennie's DON'T take for granted and the mundane do." list
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Valknut on January 25, 2012, 11:58:51 PM
You've sent an invitation to visit a faire/festival to non-rennie coworkers and they ask questions like:


Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 26, 2012, 05:50:18 AM
Quote from: Valknut on January 25, 2012, 11:58:51 PM
You've sent an invitation to visit a faire/festival to non-rennie coworkers and they ask questions like:


  • Are you a hippie?
  • Do they allow nudity?
  • What's with all the cleavage?
  • Did you grow that beard for the faire?
  • Can you get me in for free?
  • What are the after-parties like?


Beard?!? I hadn't noticed...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rani Zemirah on January 26, 2012, 10:05:18 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on January 25, 2012, 07:18:33 PM
You know me better than you should, Rani... :o


;D 
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on January 26, 2012, 11:24:43 AM
You are showing people the latest garb you made for your kiddo.  They look at the outfit and ask "Why go to all the hours of trouble to make this if they might only wear it 1 or 2 times before they out grow it?"
Your answer of, "Because they will look cute at faire, it matches our outfits, besides when she out grows it I get to make her a new one."  sounds like a completly reasonable answer to you, but your co workers look like you grew a 2nd head.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Gauwyn of Bracknell on January 26, 2012, 11:33:29 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on January 26, 2012, 11:24:43 AM
You are showing people the latest garb you made for your kiddo.  They look at the outfit and ask "Why go to all the hours of trouble to make this if they might only wear it 1 or 2 times before they out grow it?"
Your answer of, "Because they will look cute at faire, it matches our outfits, besides when she out grows it I get to make her a new one."  sounds like a completly reasonable answer to you, but your co workers look like you grew a 2nd head.



Geeshhh - they just don't understand
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ditzy Gypsy on January 26, 2012, 01:13:16 PM
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on January 26, 2012, 11:33:29 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on January 26, 2012, 11:24:43 AM
You are showing people the latest garb you made for your kiddo.  They look at the outfit and ask "Why go to all the hours of trouble to make this if they might only wear it 1 or 2 times before they out grow it?"
Your answer of, "Because they will look cute at faire, it matches our outfits, besides when she out grows it I get to make her a new one."  sounds like a completly reasonable answer to you, but your co workers look like you grew a 2nd head.



Geeshhh - they just don't understand

Yes! It's about building those beautiful memories--they will never be that little again. And their costumes will slowly require more yardage of fabric, lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on January 26, 2012, 02:03:34 PM
I just loved my friend yesterday trying to wrap her head around why I am going to sherwood.
"let me get this straight... You are driving an hour to get to place , 2 hours early to sit in the parking lot and chat with people you only see 1-2 times a year?  You go into a place that has all kinds of artisans, and such.  You see various shows OUTSIDE in FEBUARY. On top of it, you are wearing a corset, pushing a baby carriage, and you husband is wearing what is equal to a hot pink couch with feathers?"
"Yup, but you forgot sitting in a packed pub drinking beer or wine with a bunch of friends who are also wearing enough weapons to arm a small army."
"Uh huh....and why is this fun for you?"  ;D

I love being a rennie.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on January 26, 2012, 03:41:50 PM
Quote from: LadyStitch on January 26, 2012, 02:03:34 PM
"Uh huh....and why is this fun for you?"  ;D

I love being a rennie.

Just let them keep wondering! :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hausfrau Monica on January 26, 2012, 07:42:09 PM
Awesomeness!!!  I hope the fuzzlet enjoys her first faire
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on January 26, 2012, 08:15:11 PM
Her first faire, and she'll get to meet me! Talk about luck!
(...Hopefully, the rest of her life, her luck will get better!)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 26, 2012, 09:10:09 PM
there better be pictures!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on January 27, 2012, 08:50:12 AM
If there wasn't photos I would be sorely disappointed.   ;D

I had to add this one because I am almost ashamed to admit it. :-[

.... Your daughter starts playing with a doll, and it pops into your head, "If she is taking that to faire I'm going to need to make it some sort of garb of it's own, or it won't got with her outfit."

Yeah, I'm doomed.... :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: raevyncait on January 27, 2012, 09:46:35 AM
as you're planning your move to a new place, when offered a bedroom set (free) for the 2nd bedroom, you decline because you know that by the time you put all that furniture (full-size bed with head/foot boards, dressing table, dresser, 2 nightstands) in, there will be no space for the garb rack you've planned, never mind the shelves for accessories and craft/sewing supplies.

Closets are pretty small, so I'm sure my bedroom closet will be in season clothes for during the week, the coat closet will have coats, and the spare bedroom closet will have the out of season weekday clothes. Even if I pack away the out of season weekday stuff, it would take all 3 closets to hold most of my garb...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: amy on January 30, 2012, 10:17:27 AM
When you actually measure the bar in the garb closet and realize there is a 4" dip and the screws which you specifically mounted in a set of specially installed 2x4s are pulling out of the wall due to the weight... And the bar is just over 36" and still can't hold it.   Yikes.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: WindChime on January 30, 2012, 07:31:21 PM
QuoteWhen you actually measure the bar in the garb closet and realize there is a 4" dip and the screws which you specifically mounted in a set of specially installed 2x4s are pulling out of the wall due to the weight... And the bar is just over 36" and still can't hold it.   Yikes.

We had our bar in the guest room closet do that to us just last November. We heard a loud noise and thought it was something in the garage but come to find out the bar completely pulled out of the wall screws, hardware and all.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dbaldock on January 30, 2012, 08:00:00 PM
This may be the time for you to get some 1-1/2" Galvanized Pipe to use for cross-pieces --- with 90° Elbows at each end, and the pipes extending to the floor.   ;)   :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on January 30, 2012, 08:58:23 PM
Quote from: WindChime on January 30, 2012, 07:31:21 PM
QuoteWhen you actually measure the bar in the garb closet and realize there is a 4" dip and the screws which you specifically mounted in a set of specially installed 2x4s are pulling out of the wall due to the weight... And the bar is just over 36" and still can't hold it.   Yikes.

We had our bar in the guest room closet do that to us just last November. We heard a loud noise and thought it was something in the garage but come to find out the bar completely pulled out of the wall screws, hardware and all.

That happened to us, too, although it was in our walk in closet in our bedroom.  When we had been coming back from faire late on a Sunday night, we hung our garb in our closet, instead of walking downstairs.  And the stuff we washed, we hung in our closet with the intention of taking it downstairs, but it seemed more and more garb was living in our master closet.  Then one day we heard a large crash & found one of the bars fell down due to the weight of our garb plus our regular clothes.  We have now switched our garb to a downstairs guest room closet permanently, and when we wash something, it hangs at the top of the stairs for one of us to take it downstairs the next time we go.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: amy on January 30, 2012, 09:03:20 PM
I'm in such great company!  And I like how you think d!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 06, 2012, 03:30:49 PM
You know your Daughter is a true Rennie when she tells her boyfriend, "My mother wants you to spend Thanksgiving weekend with us. Would you rather wear panty hose or a skirt?"


...meaning tights or a kilt....snigger.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Butch on March 06, 2012, 08:43:55 PM
Dona, that one was great!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hercules on March 11, 2012, 10:33:15 AM
I guess I've crossed over to the Renside as my FB page has more and more rennies pulling up as "people you may know"

Medieval has found social networking!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Gryphon on March 12, 2012, 08:41:50 PM
QuoteYou know your Daughter is a true Rennie when she tells her boyfriend, "My mother wants you to spend Thanksgiving weekend with us. Would you rather wear panty hose or a skirt?
"

So that's why the boyfriend didn't join us for supper.  Sorry We missed him, would have been fun


LadyStitch.

My son is contemplating forgoing his College Commensment for Pirate Feast, Yeah, I raised him right  LOL
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/AnnMason9877/Sherwood%20Forrest%20Opening%20Weekend/SF051.jpg)

(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/AnnMason9877/Sherwood%20Forrest%20Opening%20Weekend/SF042.jpg)

(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/AnnMason9877/Sherwood%20Forrest%20Opening%20Weekend/SF053.jpg)

Fuzzlets First Faire is documented.

She's going to have to COOL Parents
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFae on March 12, 2012, 09:16:24 PM
SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!  SOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!    ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: JimsDana on March 12, 2012, 11:17:49 PM
Insert Quote I hope this comes through! " So well deserved."WOW!
Quote
You know your Daughter is a true Rennie when she tells her boyfriend, "My mother wants you to spend Thanksgiving weekend with us. Would you rather wear panty hose or a skirt?
"

So that's why the boyfriend didn't join us for supper.  Sorry We missed him, would have been fun

LadyStitch.

My son is contemplating forgoing his College Commensment for Pirate Feast, Yeah, I raised him right  LOL






Fuzzlets First Faire is documented.

She's going to have to COOL Parents
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 13, 2012, 06:04:10 AM
She's "going to have" cool parents?? Trust me! She already HAS cool parents. Lady Stitch and the Pink Pirate are both wonderful young folks.

Fuzzlet let me hold her and she didn't scream once!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 13, 2012, 07:56:36 AM
Yes she has cool parents.
And I'm itching to hold her!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Gryphon on March 13, 2012, 10:07:28 AM
Allow me to Re-phase.

Amongst her friends at School, She will be known as the Girl with the COOL PARENTS. 

I can never see LadyStitch and the PP as stuffy old couch parents, but involved in everything.  As Fuzzlet get involved with school plays and then the theater department, I can now see LadyStitch volunteered to run the Costume department giving lesson on fitting the proper Bodice during the schools run of Camelot or Bridgadoon.  It will make Broadway green with envy.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on March 13, 2012, 10:11:41 AM
And all the other schools will groan when they hear that her folks are helping out.. I mean how can you beat the theater department that has a set of parents who are theater pros helping out lol
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 13, 2012, 07:52:21 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 13, 2012, 07:56:36 AM
Yes she has cool parents.
And I'm itching to hold her!
She is just totally sweet! ...and Nim will tell you, I'm not usually all that good with tiny ones! I usually get friendly with them once they hit 5 feet tall...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on March 16, 2012, 03:22:29 PM
Oh good greif you are making me blush like a red rose....   :-[

Merlin, Fuzzlet  is such a mellow kiddo she just like all kinds of people. Even mean 'scary' wizards. She has become a ham for a camera, and loves meeting new people.
Donna: You will get to hold her at scarby.  All 3 of us will be at Merlin's wedding. She will even be in her 'fancy' dress.

Lady Gryphon:  You are right. We will be those parents who are involved in the school plays and such.  I also have a feeling I may be 'roped' into helping with the band's color guard and such.  I have visions of a band director who wants to pull off a Drum Corp international show.
Actually there have been a few people who have asked if I would be willing to give classes on sewing for theater.  How to make ruffs, bodices, petticotes.....  Either the theater teacher is going to love us or hate us.
Alot of the schools around here require that the students rent their costumes so that there isn't any one who has more money having a better costume then say the leading lady.  Knowing me, I'd make fuzzlet's per what the director wanted, and end up making the leading ladies amazing dress. LOL

Adriana: You should see the explanation the school gave when my 2 time academy award winning tutor was 'helping' with their production of the Sound of Music. If you think we are bad ,.. oy!  The things that he 'aquired' for their show was making other schools cry foul!

Do I need to mention we were planning her garb for next Sherwood on the way home from faire?  Or that depending on how fast she grows she is going to have an even better baby pink pirate for TRF.  Yeah this kiddo is doomed.

If she isn't a ren baby, I don't know what is.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Gryphon on March 16, 2012, 05:36:19 PM
QuoteLady Gryphon:  You are right. We will be those parents who are involved in the school plays and such.  I also have a feeling I may be 'roped' into helping with the band's color guard and such.  I have visions of a band director who wants to pull off a Drum Corp international show.

Ask when and If you ever need any ideas.  I had an independent Winter Guard unit for a few years.  We did both gym and field work.  I'm at your service if need be.

This would be a great time to re-introduce Home Ec into the school systems. 

By High School, Fuzzlet well be able to sew and fit almost as well as her mum, I'm sure of it.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on March 19, 2012, 09:46:41 AM
Lady Gryphon, So I don't hijack our lovely thread I'll grab my soap box about 'home ec' in school in our school is the mundane thread.  Also, I may look you up when it comes to color guard stuff.  I've done some stuff, but not alot.

An back to our regulally sceduled thread....  ;D

You realize your child will be needing a new pair of sandles for summer but instead of thinking you will pick them up at walmart or such, your mind goes straight to, "Well we are going to faire in a few weeks we will just get Ren mocasins. They will grow with her more than the regular ones, they are near the same price, and frankly she can wear her 'geek' shoes in the mundane world just like mummy and dada.  ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Adriana Rose on March 20, 2012, 04:27:15 PM
When you are watching you're 2 month old neice and she starts to fuss the only songs that pop to mind are The Mermaid and Roll Your Leg Over.. ::)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on March 28, 2012, 03:19:21 PM
You know you are a rennie when a conversation like this happens...
Me: Oh are you buying fabric for Scarby?
Girl:  Oh yes, we go nearly every weekend.
Me: For the past few years so has my husband and I.
Girl: Cool, I wonder if I have met  you at faire. You know it is so hard to recognize people in mundanes.
Me:  True, my husband is the pink pirate, and I'm his..
Girl:  Oh we know the pink pirate!  He is hard to miss.  We've never actually met him, but we can always spot him from across the faire. My daughter keeps wanting to pet his dragon puppet but she can never get up the nerve to ask.
Me :  (Laughing) Well, next time you see him, come up and say 'Hi!' He loves having his picture taken with kiddos.
Girl:  We will.  I mean he is hard to miss from across the meadow.  ;D

(When I told the PP about this he turned tomato red.  His comment of, "At least I am imfamous for a good reason." )
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: jinx on March 30, 2012, 08:43:05 AM
...your knee-jerk reaction to someone saying "scurvy" is to scream "EAT A LIME!"  Bonus points if you actually have a lime handy to throw at them.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: BubbleWright on March 30, 2012, 02:30:37 PM
...when you are bored in the off season you re-visit various and sundry threads found here on the Forums... multiple times.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Amyj on March 30, 2012, 05:34:55 PM
You know you're a Rennie when you buy a Mega Millions ticket and think
a) I could get a house with a whole garb ROOM!
and b) I could go to EVERY FAIRE!!!!

And that is kinda your only real motivation for being such a lottery lemming...   ;D


(p.s.  I just made the most incredibly crazy cooing and squealing and baby-talk noises over Little Fuzzlet!!!!  SOOOOOO Cute!!!!  He might be a bit older for her at 2, but I have a nephew...just sayin')
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 30, 2012, 05:50:44 PM
Nim bought a ticket and said we'd buy a bunch of land and build our own...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: dbaldock on March 30, 2012, 05:56:55 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 30, 2012, 05:50:44 PM
Nim bought a ticket and said we'd buy a bunch of land and build our own...

I'm trying to remember how Arkansas is for getting planning permission, changing land-use laws, and that sort of thing --- for what might be considered an alternate culture type of venue?
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 30, 2012, 06:19:37 PM
You forget, David... Arkansas IS an alternate culture.
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Post by: dbaldock on March 30, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 30, 2012, 06:19:37 PM
You forget, David... Arkansas IS an alternate culture.

I grew up there in Little Rock, from the age of 8 until I moved to Texas when I was 25 (in 1986).

Renaissance Festivals seem to have more of a "hippie" lifestyle connotation, rather than the "good ol' country boy" lifestyle that I'd associate with Arkansas.   ;)   :D

How about "You Know You're a True Rennie if..." you'd consider buying the old, defunct Dogpatch USA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogpatch_USA) in the Ozark Mountains (including the nearby Mystic Caverns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Caverns)), to renovate as a Renaissance Theme Park and Cavern.   ;D
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 30, 2012, 08:37:54 PM
Being so far out of the way, I don't think it would be successful. I think that might have been at least a part of Dogpatch's problem. I was by there a couple years back, and it's pretty much trashed. Funny that the new owners acquired it as the result of a lawsuit.  They were trespassing and got injured, sued, and took the property in the settlement. Something wrong with a jury that rewards criminal action...

There are areas closer to central Arkansas that would be nice...

You know you're a true Rennie if you actually think about things like this...
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Post by: LadyStitch on April 01, 2012, 10:10:54 PM
Quote from: Amyj on March 30, 2012, 05:34:55 PM
(p.s.  I just made the most incredibly crazy cooing and squealing and baby-talk noises over Little Fuzzlet!!!!  SOOOOOO Cute!!!!  He might be a bit older for her at 2, but I have a nephew...just sayin')

The pink pirate has said the fuzzlet isn't dating until she is 30.  ;D

You know that you are rennie, that after her said that, I thought, "Unless the guy has the gumption to handle a real sword."
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Post by: Dinobabe on April 02, 2012, 12:34:03 PM
Quote from: dbaldock on March 30, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
How about "You Know You're a True Rennie if..." you'd consider buying the old, defunct Dogpatch USA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogpatch_USA) in the Ozark Mountains (including the nearby Mystic Caverns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Caverns)), to renovate as a Renaissance Theme Park and Cavern.   ;D

Oh man!  I remember Dogpatch!!  ;D
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Post by: Rani Zemirah on April 06, 2012, 10:49:35 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on April 02, 2012, 12:34:03 PM
Quote from: dbaldock on March 30, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
How about "You Know You're a True Rennie if..." you'd consider buying the old, defunct Dogpatch USA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogpatch_USA) in the Ozark Mountains (including the nearby Mystic Caverns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Caverns)), to renovate as a Renaissance Theme Park and Cavern.   ;D

Oh man!  I remember Dogpatch!!  ;D


So do I...  If I remember correctly, wasn't most of the grounds up hill (no matter which way you were walking)? 
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Post by: Dinobabe on April 07, 2012, 01:16:16 PM
Up hill, both ways, in the snow, no shoes....  Oh wait, that's my dad talking. ;D
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Post by: LadyStitch on April 07, 2012, 08:22:14 PM
You spot a shoulder drabbit on a pedestrian as you are driving by at 40 mph.  Bonus points because you know the color, size, and if it was 1 or two cable.  YET you can't spot the street sign to take the right way to your destination.
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Post by: Hoowil on April 09, 2012, 03:59:09 PM
You see a shield leaning against a car on the side of the freeway with a blown tire, and turn around at the next off ramp to see if they need any help
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Post by: DonaCatalina on April 09, 2012, 04:01:11 PM
Quote from: Hoowil on April 09, 2012, 03:59:09 PM
You see a shield leaning against a car on the side of the freeway with a blown tire, and turn around at the next off ramp to see if they need any help

Done that!
One person was amazed that five people actually stopped; but their brother was already on the way with a tow truck.
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Post by: ladylissame on April 09, 2012, 09:39:28 PM
My friend had this one:
when you are watching a burlesque show and realize you just spent 3/4 of the show critiquing the weaponry they are using.
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Post by: JCadden on April 13, 2012, 01:34:34 PM
You and the group you are traveling with become a show for the 'danes that are walking around near you.
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Post by: Lady Gryphon on April 16, 2012, 10:50:06 PM
You're driving into Faire and you see two young men in Kilts walking along the side of the road in the opposite direction and you don't think anything of it. 


Or For the ladies,

Your bodice fits better and feels better than any Bra you have in your possession.
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Post by: Magpie Flynn on April 17, 2012, 02:38:39 PM
Quote from: Lady Gryphon on April 16, 2012, 10:50:06 PM
Or For the ladies,

Your bodice fits better and feels better than any Bra you have in your possession.

SOOOOO true.
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 17, 2012, 08:53:48 PM
Quote from: Lady Gryphon on April 16, 2012, 10:50:06 PM
You're driving into Faire and you see two young men in Kilts walking along the side of the road in the opposite direction and you don't think anything of it.  ...

Well, I thought something odd was going on! They were walking away from the faire!
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Post by: Dinobabe on April 18, 2012, 10:27:57 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 17, 2012, 08:53:48 PM
Quote from: Lady Gryphon on April 16, 2012, 10:50:06 PM
You're driving into Faire and you see two young men in Kilts walking along the side of the road in the opposite direction and you don't think anything of it.  ...

Well, I thought something odd was going on! They were walking away from the faire!

I was thinking the same thing!!! :o
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Post by: Hoowil on April 30, 2012, 11:38:56 PM
after nearly two hours of instruction from a Roman auxilary legionary reenactor, your 5 year old asks why she can't have her own set of short throwing spears.
..and after a few minutes, you realize you're trying to think of where to get kid sized spears, instead of thinking of why not.
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Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on May 05, 2012, 01:43:23 AM
My boss at walmart called me into the office...

To tell me he had taken his son to a ghenghis khan exhibit, and he wanted to know about making chainmail for said son. We talked about how it worked for about 15 minutes, and the next day i brought him in samples from home to check out.
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Post by: cowgrrl on May 05, 2012, 07:25:17 PM
You're in the market to buy a car so you visit the local dealership. As you're sitting in the car devising your game plan your DH says 'Well, the vultures are out' (meaning the sales guys). Your daughter, who loves the Birds of Prey show at your local Faire says 'Where?!?!' & starts looking around excitedly for the vulture.
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Post by: ladylissame on May 06, 2012, 07:31:30 PM
When you have a rental and you are debating if this is the kind of car you want to get for your next one, until you realize that the trunk was made for mundane use and there is no way you could fit all of your faire stuff in there
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Post by: iain robb on May 07, 2012, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: ladylissame on May 06, 2012, 07:31:30 PM
When you have a rental and you are debating if this is the kind of car you want to get for your next one, until you realize that the trunk was made for mundane use and there is no way you could fit all of your faire stuff in there

Golly, been there, done that.

This summer we packed up all our (relatively extravagant) camping gear in our little Ford Focus, and barely had room for my wife and I. So as we were talking about perhaps camping at a Faire or two this coming fall, we realized, "To do that, we need a bigger car!"

The nest is almost empty (one 18-year-old to push out soon), and we're thinking about a bigger car.  ???
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on May 07, 2012, 12:29:14 PM
We made that decision. We wanted enough room to pack people and garb to go to faires. Homer, the Odyssey, comfortably transported 5 of us from Little Rock to Sherwood Forest and back, then again to Scarborough. Faire-going was what made us decide to get such a large vehicle, and at home, it's just Nim and I.
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Post by: Lady Kett on May 07, 2012, 02:23:20 PM
Quote from: iain robb on May 07, 2012, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: ladylissame on May 06, 2012, 07:31:30 PM
When you have a rental and you are debating if this is the kind of car you want to get for your next one, until you realize that the trunk was made for mundane use and there is no way you could fit all of your faire stuff in there

Golly, been there, done that.

This summer we packed up all our (relatively extravagant) camping gear in our little Ford Focus, and barely had room for my wife and I. So as we were talking about perhaps camping at a Faire or two this coming fall, we realized, "To do that, we need a bigger car!"

The nest is almost empty (one 18-year-old to push out soon), and we're thinking about a bigger car.  ???

Haha Iain! We have a Ford Escape for Faire purposes. Traded in a pickup for it a few years ago for much the same reasoning! Sidekick is a Ford diehard. Me, ever since I got to give up the Family Car, I go where the cute cars are. ;)

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Post by: iain robb on May 07, 2012, 03:00:37 PM
Oh my, I just realized ... that was last summer. "This summer" is almost upon us already.

Is losing track of time another sign you're a true Rennie? Or does it just mean I'm getting old?
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Post by: Lady Kett on May 07, 2012, 03:26:23 PM
I bought a card today that says on the front, "Do you know what day it is?" and on the inside it says, "Me neither".

I think it must be, Iain! if it's not a day at Faire, they all just run together.
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Post by: cowgrrl on May 07, 2012, 09:43:33 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on May 07, 2012, 12:29:14 PM
We made that decision. We wanted enough room to pack people and garb to go to faires. Homer, the Odyssey, comfortably transported 5 of us from Little Rock to Sherwood Forest and back, then again to Scarborough. Faire-going was what made us decide to get such a large vehicle, and at home, it's just Nim and I.

We just bought a new Odyssey & hubby tried to name it Homer.  I refused (its a GIRL!) so her name is Nausicaa (female character in Odyssey & also the main character of one of the kids favorite anime movies).
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on May 08, 2012, 07:49:00 AM
Nausicaa is a better name! We can't have two Homer, the Odyssey's in the parking lot. They would have an identity crisis!

You'll enjoy it, Cowgrrl. It's an awesome travel vehicle. Very comfy.
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Post by: LadyFae on May 08, 2012, 08:59:04 AM
Quote from: iain robb on May 07, 2012, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: ladylissame on May 06, 2012, 07:31:30 PM
When you have a rental and you are debating if this is the kind of car you want to get for your next one, until you realize that the trunk was made for mundane use and there is no way you could fit all of your faire stuff in there

Golly, been there, done that.

This summer we packed up all our (relatively extravagant) camping gear in our little Ford Focus, and barely had room for my wife and I. So as we were talking about perhaps camping at a Faire or two this coming fall, we realized, "To do that, we need a bigger car!"

The nest is almost empty (one 18-year-old to push out soon), and we're thinking about a bigger car.  ???

LOL!  You didn't have enough room?  AuntieGiggles and I both have a Ford Focus and we always use one of them for Fest going and the trunk holds plenty of garb, picnic baskets, blankets, wings and things for her, myself, and my three little girls!  AND the interior holds three carseats in the backseat!  (VERY tightly squeezed, but they fit!) One of the reasons the husband and I bought ours was BECAUSE of the larger trunk space!
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Post by: iain robb on May 09, 2012, 06:15:43 AM
Well, let's just say that my wife's idea of camping and mine are at opposite ends of the spectrum. This spring I went backpacking for five days with everything I needed in a 35L daypack. But when she and I go camping, we have to take, well, enough to fill the back of a Ford Focus hatchback, with the rear seats down. I think we take more gear to camp now than we did when we had kids along.

But having derailed the discussion, let me add, I think you know your're a true rennie if you're still looking for those one or two or ten things that are going to perfectly accent one outfit, and you're already starting on the next one!
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Post by: Hausfrau Monica on May 09, 2012, 08:47:29 AM
Losing weight means new garb.....huzzzah!!!!
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Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on May 10, 2012, 10:37:05 PM
Quote from: ladylissame on May 06, 2012, 07:31:30 PM
When you have a rental and you are debating if this is the kind of car you want to get for your next one, until you realize that the trunk was made for mundane use and there is no way you could fit all of your faire stuff in there
I just bought a new to me vehicle.  It might actually fit every thing fest related.  For a change.  Except my Dad ( who was keeping it to give it the "once over") backed into it with his Tahoe.  He's pretty.   
So, a whole new can of worms there.  :(
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Post by: Alexandra Johanna on May 13, 2012, 09:25:48 AM
Quote from: iain robb on May 09, 2012, 06:15:43 AM
I think you know your're a true rennie if you're still looking for those one or two or ten things that are going to perfectly accent one outfit, and you're already starting on the next one!

The search for the perfect accent is never complete! And hopefully, new outfits are never ending as well ;-)
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 13, 2012, 12:59:19 PM
you go to a church retreat weekend and are told to bring your own mug for coffee.  And you bring a photo mug with a picture of you and your husband wearing pirate garb.
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on May 13, 2012, 08:57:28 PM
People at work start calling you by your faire name...
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Post by: dbaldock on May 15, 2012, 02:38:10 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on May 13, 2012, 08:57:28 PM
People at work start calling you by your faire name...

Well, you do look like how Merlin is usually described.  ;)   ;D
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Post by: LadyFae on May 17, 2012, 09:49:17 AM
I turned on my "cleaning" music today- Babygirl (2 1/2 years old) gets excited, I dare say she "squee"d, and says, "Mom, is dat Renaissance? It make me 'appy!!!"  Then she gets down from her breakfast to start dancing.
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Post by: metalcelt on May 22, 2012, 11:38:16 AM
You go to write the word Fair, and you add the "e" to the end because you are so used to writing Faire :)
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Post by: LadyStitch on May 22, 2012, 12:05:20 PM
You are driving home from a trip, and as you pass an on ramp you wonder what the line of cars are for.  Then you notice the gypsy skirt sticking out a car door, and a foam broad ax in a back window, and what really sinches it is the  bumper stickers that say, "Kilt checker aboard", and "There is a fly in my beer, yay more protien," and other wenchy/rogue sayings. 

Yeah you are passing a ren faire.  ;D
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Post by: LadyFae on May 22, 2012, 12:30:19 PM
And you kept going!?!?!?!?!?!?
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Post by: Dinobabe on May 22, 2012, 02:20:23 PM
Quote from: metalcelt on May 22, 2012, 11:38:16 AM
You go to write the word Fair, and you add the "e" to the end because you are so used to writing Faire :)

Um... that's the way it's supposed to be spelled. ;D
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Post by: LadyStitch on May 22, 2012, 05:51:32 PM
Quote from: LadyFae on May 22, 2012, 12:30:19 PM
And you kept going!?!?!?!?!?!?
It was 30 minutes till  closing cannon. Otherwise we might have LOL. 
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on May 22, 2012, 08:31:36 PM
when you go over to a friend's house who is also a rennie, and not only do you know the CD that is playing, you know what faire you were at with this friend when he bought it and what year it was.
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Post by: Robert Phoenix on May 22, 2012, 10:00:18 PM
Not only do you go to any thing faire related (Highland Games, concerts, etc) but you suddenly discover that you have more ren faire clothes than dane clothing.


True story-I actually realized today that I now own more kilts than pants.
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Post by: Adriana Rose on May 24, 2012, 09:37:50 AM
You get asked to go to a company christmas party with a friend and you realize that all your nice cloths are faire cloths.

I had that problem this winter lol
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Post by: Lady Kett on May 24, 2012, 10:36:32 PM
When you spend your day making garb for stuffed llamas...(it's a long story LOL!)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BY7YJdC81xg/T779nK6gisI/AAAAAAAAB7o/YzdpsljiWp0/s128/llama1.jpg)    (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MC7wBONIz4k/T779ngvSOtI/AAAAAAAAB7w/luRq_89smtE/s128/Llama2.jpg)    (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KGqppX4il8Y/T779lzBQ_VI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/7aObyxEeyRQ/s128/Llama3.jpg)    (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K7mdC038NU0/T779mWPy2hI/AAAAAAAAB7g/M6Y1hAxg9N8/s128/Llama4.jpg)
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on May 27, 2012, 08:04:37 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on May 24, 2012, 10:36:32 PM
When you spend your day making garb for stuffed llamas...(it's a long story LOL!)
...and the Jack Daniel's is ALL gone!...
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Post by: Evie McCann on May 27, 2012, 03:26:25 PM
When you spend more time, effort and money on faire than Christmas. And (on average) you only get to go 2 days a year. :'(
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Post by: DonaCatalina on July 03, 2012, 08:00:16 AM
...someone tells you the new trend in home furnishing is sparse. I looks around and my house is furnished in SCA, Rennie eclectic. Guess we're not trendy.
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Post by: cowgrrl on July 04, 2012, 12:14:59 AM
You go see 'Brave'. Random thoughts as you're walking out:

-I have to make the Queens green dress into garb
-Needed more traditional Scottish music
-Wonder if those tartans were accurate??
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on July 04, 2012, 07:53:34 AM
Can't verify the following, but have read articles that indicate that the tartan/clan association is a relatively recent development—the past 150 years or so.  I also read that Pixar has submitted their tartan for registration to whomever handles that sort of thing.  Rennie trivia...
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Post by: LadyAsh on July 04, 2012, 12:54:28 PM
Quote from: Evie McCann on May 27, 2012, 03:26:25 PM
When you spend more time, effort and money on faire than Christmas. And (on average) you only get to go 2 days a year. :'(

I agree with this one... I love spending money on faire! Christmas is sometimes a different story, lol!
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Post by: cowgrrl on July 04, 2012, 03:26:14 PM
Merlin:  I heard that too about creating a tartan.  It's only worn by the family/clan of the heroine though. The other 3 clans are Macintosh, Dingwall and MacGuffin. While the tartans are a relatively new thing (supposedly) I would hope that if there are tartans attached to these names/clans that Pixar would have used the correct ones.
Off to research tartans!!
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Post by: DonaCatalina on July 05, 2012, 04:47:31 AM
The Tartan Register of Scotland entry for 'Brave"  (http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tartanDetails.aspx?ref=10641)
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on July 05, 2012, 07:51:20 AM
Fascinating, Doña! Until I heard about this Pixar registration, I had no idea that there actually was an official registry.
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Post by: Eddie on July 11, 2012, 10:59:02 AM
When you buy a car magnet from the Bilge Pumps that says "Support Piracy" and 3 months later someone steals it off the car.
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Post by: iain robb on July 11, 2012, 02:47:56 PM
Quote from: Eddie on July 11, 2012, 10:59:02 AM
When you buy a car magnet from the Bilge Pumps that says "Support Piracy" and 3 months later someone steals it off the car.

There's just something, perhaps, poetic about that.

My daughter used to have a bumper sticker that said, "Remember, pillage first, then burn." It was amazing how many of her friends asked, "What does that mean?" Apparently it was more practical than we thought.
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 11, 2012, 05:55:16 PM
when half of your friends remark, "you have a very strange tan line" but the other half already know why you do.  Because it's a bodice tan line.
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Post by: LadyFae on July 11, 2012, 09:58:48 PM
If you spend more time figuring out which years of Fest mugs the owners of a house have on display than you do actually checking out the entire house.  FYI- they were missing 2006 but had 2000-2011, otherwise.
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Post by: genyferbelle on July 12, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
Say your two week visit back home got extended to a year, and you haven't seen any of your friends in 7 months. Having heard that two of them will be in the next state over in October, you are excited to drive 8 hrs to see them....and the Ren Faire that will be 20mins away from them. hehehe I swear I'm just as excited to see them....really..... ;)

Pen.Ren Faire here I come!!!
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Post by: lilaney on July 12, 2012, 02:27:00 PM
You know the season of the year, by the costumes/garb located in the backseat/trunk of your car.
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Post by: Rowan MacD on July 12, 2012, 03:05:38 PM
Quote from: cowgrrl on July 04, 2012, 03:26:14 PM
Merlin:  I heard that too about creating a tartan.  It's only worn by the family/clan of the heroine though. The other 3 clans are Macintosh, Dingwall and MacGuffin. While the tartans are a relatively new thing (supposedly) I would hope that if there are tartans attached to these names/clans that Pixar would have used the correct ones.
Off to research tartans!!

  I came across this one for McGuffin on Wiki-I just love it:

In fiction, a MacGuffin (sometimes McGuffin or maguffin) is a plot device in the form of some goal, desired object, or other motivator that the protagonist (and sometimes the antagonist) is willing to do and sacrifice almost anything to pursue, often with little or no narrative explanation as to why it is considered so desirable. A MacGuffin, therefore, functions merely as "a plot element that catches the viewers' attention or drives the plot of a work of fiction".


McIntosh is a real clan...

The Dingwall family name is a Sept (subordinate family) name for Clan Munro, and as such is also real.



I want to know how Pixar came to chose these names for Brave ^_^
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Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on July 12, 2012, 09:01:47 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on July 03, 2012, 08:00:16 AM
...someone tells you the new trend in home furnishing is sparse. I looks around and my house is furnished in SCA, Rennie eclectic. Guess we're not trendy.
Welcome to my home.   ;)
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Post by: cowgrrl on July 20, 2012, 10:45:46 PM
MacIntosh is apparently for Steve Jobs. Not sure about Dingwall.
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Post by: Eddie on July 31, 2012, 09:52:26 AM
You have ever had to tell someone "Febreeze is not deodorant"
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 31, 2012, 09:06:54 PM
There is a sign at work for someone who has accomplished something well.

Hurray!  Hurray!  Hurray!


You read it 2 or 3 times and don't get it.  Then you realize they mean "Huzzah."
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Post by: Dinobabe on August 01, 2012, 09:04:11 AM
When you are at a Civil War reenactment and it irks you when they shout hurray when historically they should still be using huzzah. (thanks Lady Renee for reminding me of that one!)
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Post by: DonaCatalina on August 01, 2012, 09:16:14 AM
Quote from: cowgrrl on July 20, 2012, 10:45:46 PM
MacIntosh is apparently for Steve Jobs. Not sure about Dingwall.
one person's opinion on the names.
Having set the action in the 10th century, there aren't a lot of modern references. The movie is dedicated to Steve Jobs (Macintosh). MacGuffin is a plot device and a movie term related to the late British director Alfred Hitchcock. Dingwall is the name of Scottish place near Inverness as well as a brand name for custom electric guitars. There's also a cute reference to voicemail.
http://pasadenaartbeat.wordpress.com/tag/dingwall/
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: arbcoind on August 17, 2012, 07:20:22 AM
You schedule your haircut and color a few days before faire, just so your hair looks good the entire run.

Gina
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Sitara on August 17, 2012, 01:38:48 PM
You are still sewing right up until it's time to head to faire...sometimes in the car on the way as well.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on August 17, 2012, 03:43:52 PM
You are in a fabric store for business, and see a guy in the upholstery trims area looking confused.  Being nice you ask if he could use some help.  He replies, "It is rather geeky, you wouldn't understand."  You look in his cart and see, sparkly blue  polyester fabric and long curtain rod with a ball end thing, and he is trying to decide to get the silver decorative rope or the gold.
You reply, "i don't know about geeky, but if you are making a wizard costume, I would go  with the blue cotton sparkly sky fabric due to the heat of ren faires, and either the gold or silver belt would be nice."  then start to walk off.  He laughs and stops you  by saying, " OK MAYBE... you would understand. how do I..."   ;D

Add in that you walk in the fabric store and the clerks have set aside rolls of flamingo print ribbon, flannel and fleece flamingo print fabric, and the lady in the embroidery machine area found a cool new flamingo embroidery design... I'm not sure if it is rennie, but I THINK the store people know me a wee bit too well.

Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on August 17, 2012, 04:54:58 PM
Another wizard?!? Careful! We don't want the market flooded!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ser Niall on August 22, 2012, 10:40:29 AM
Quote from: LadyStitch on August 17, 2012, 03:43:52 PM
You are in a fabric store for business, and see a guy in the upholstery trims area looking confused.  Being nice you ask if he could use some help.  He replies, "It is rather geeky, you wouldn't understand."  You look in his cart and see, sparkly blue  polyester fabric and long curtain rod with a ball end thing, and he is trying to decide to get the silver decorative rope or the gold.
You reply, "i don't know about geeky, but if you are making a wizard costume, I would go  with the blue cotton sparkly sky fabric due to the heat of ren faires, and either the gold or silver belt would be nice."  then start to walk off.  He laughs and stops you  by saying, " OK MAYBE... you would understand. how do I..."   ;D

Add in that you walk in the fabric store and the clerks have set aside rolls of flamingo print ribbon, flannel and fleece flamingo print fabric, and the lady in the embroidery machine area found a cool new flamingo embroidery design... I'm not sure if it is rennie, but I THINK the store people know me a wee bit too well.

As a male and budding renaissance costume sewer, all the ladies at the cutting counter at Joann's recognize me on sight now.  I've been in there so much buying sewing supplies (didn't have anything other than a used sewing machine), looking at fabrics, trims, etc.   I get a lot of the "don't see many guys in here buying fabric."  Then they see the type of fabric I'm buying and they're like "oh, you must be one of those renaissance festival people"  :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on August 25, 2012, 09:26:46 PM
Quote from: Ser Niall on August 22, 2012, 10:40:29 AM

As a male and budding renaissance costume sewer, all the ladies at the cutting counter at Joann's recognize me on sight now.  I've been in there so much buying sewing supplies (didn't have anything other than a used sewing machine), looking at fabrics, trims, etc.   I get a lot of the "don't see many guys in here buying fabric."  Then they see the type of fabric I'm buying and they're like "oh, you must be one of those renaissance festival people"  :)
I regularly have people stop my family at faire, and complement my wife on our garb, to which she replies "Actually, my husband does all of it." I get a mix of reactions form that.
I've also had one run in fabric shopping where the lady at the cutting table said it was real nice of me to go to the fabric store for my wife, and would I like help making sure I was getting the right stuff.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on August 27, 2012, 04:49:26 PM
LOL, Hoowil!  I went with my wife to pick out her car, and the salesman looked at me and asked me some detail, and I responded, "Talk to her. It's her car!"   I don't like this gender association crap.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on August 27, 2012, 10:27:07 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on August 27, 2012, 04:49:26 PM
LOL, Hoowil!  I went with my wife to pick out her car, and the salesman looked at me and asked me some detail, and I responded, "Talk to her. It's her car!"   I don't like this gender association crap.

LMAO
When we went to buy my Colorado truck it was similar, but we like to play it up a bit instead of being so straight forward.  The salesman quickly caught on that I wasn't some little girl being bought a present!  I really blew his mind when I told him flat blank that I WAS NOT paying for the work that had been done on my S-10 truck (they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, electrical issues) and I wanted that money back in the price of the new one!!!  Greatest expression ever!!  :o

Frankly, I'm glad to see more men on this forum take up sewing.  It's a great skill to have, it's creative, and fun.  Good job guys!!!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Ser Niall on August 28, 2012, 08:39:12 AM
Quote from: Dinobabe on August 27, 2012, 10:27:07 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on August 27, 2012, 04:49:26 PM
LOL, Hoowil!  I went with my wife to pick out her car, and the salesman looked at me and asked me some detail, and I responded, "Talk to her. It's her car!"   I don't like this gender association crap.

LMAO
When we went to buy my Colorado truck it was similar, but we like to play it up a bit instead of being so straight forward.  The salesman quickly caught on that I wasn't some little girl being bought a present!  I really blew his mind when I told him flat blank that I WAS NOT paying for the work that had been done on my S-10 truck (they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, electrical issues) and I wanted that money back in the price of the new one!!!  Greatest expression ever!!  :o

Frankly, I'm glad to see more men on this forum take up sewing.  It's a great skill to have, it's creative, and fun.  Good job guys!!!

I have to admit that I've wanted to start making my own costumes for years, but haven't because of "what people would say."  I had peasant gear, which I put together cheaply, but I wanted to move into something fancier.  And this is coming from someone who really despises it when people are forced into traditional gender roles.  I finally said screw it and jumped right in.  I'm glad I did, it's been a lot of fun so far.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on September 04, 2012, 06:20:31 PM
... it takes years, but you finally realize that all the pictures of your kids you have in your office at work are of them in garb. And it doesn't seem strange.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on September 05, 2012, 09:11:23 PM
This might be a bit 'gallows humor' but I needed it today.

-You wonder if you should alert your child's teacher to the fact that her favorite Ren Faire performer died & she might be a bit sad the next few days.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on September 06, 2012, 04:47:16 AM
Quote from: cowgrrl on September 05, 2012, 09:11:23 PM
This might be a bit 'gallows humor' but I needed it today.

-You wonder if you should alert your child's teacher to the fact that her favorite Ren Faire performer died & she might be a bit sad the next few days.
Sad smile....
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on September 12, 2012, 12:56:48 PM
... if you offer to make a guillotine for history class and have all of the period correct clothing to accompany.  (OK, so a bit later than ren...) :P
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: cowgrrl on September 14, 2012, 09:47:58 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on September 06, 2012, 04:47:16 AM
Quote from: cowgrrl on September 05, 2012, 09:11:23 PM
This might be a bit 'gallows humor' but I needed it today.

-You wonder if you should alert your child's teacher to the fact that her favorite Ren Faire performer died & she might be a bit sad the next few days.
Sad smile....

She was pretty down all day Thursday.  We even missed dance class because she physically didn't feel up to it.  She's in better spirits now but I have a feeling going back to Scarby will be hard for her that first weekend.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Kett on September 14, 2012, 10:36:18 PM
...when you consider out of town employment opportunities, you check to see what faires are nearby...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Trillium on September 15, 2012, 02:20:02 PM
You are pegged as a rennie by another rennie at a mundane event because of the sandals you are wearing.   ;D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on September 15, 2012, 09:30:42 PM
you and the hubby are walking through Walmart & see a display of cotton Halloween "comfy" drawstring pants, black with skulls all over them, and he says, "cut them below the knee, put a ruffle at the bottom, and they would make great pirate bloomers."
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on September 18, 2012, 10:18:33 AM
You know you are a true Ren MAN if you say this....
(thanks for the quote Captain, I couldn't help myself!)


Quote from: Captain Dungcaster on September 17, 2012, 08:44:37 PM
And finally a new addition to my new garb this amazing ruff!

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm148/frankblanton/IMG_6167.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Auryn on September 18, 2012, 10:31:40 AM
You plan on going on your first vacation in years, and its going to be all walking all day,
and of course your shoes of choice are your ren boots.
I have spent 12 hrs on those things in rocky terrain and they keep my footsies comfy.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Nidhoggr on October 07, 2012, 02:31:41 AM
Instead of practicing with your bands that have upcoming shows and recording a cd followed by a possible tour you are busy learning RenFaire songs.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: justsomeguytn on October 07, 2012, 05:36:15 PM
If the one time you don't wear garb you wear a shirt that says 'does this shirt make me look danish?'
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: sir richard of galena on October 08, 2012, 07:03:24 AM
you have more garb in your closet then everday clothes
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Eddie on October 09, 2012, 01:04:23 PM
Before the day is over you realise not only did you sing along with all the musical groups during the show you also sang along with their tip song.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Auryn on October 09, 2012, 02:31:35 PM
For the last year, every time you get dressed for the mundane world you are almost disgusted by what until recently you found to be perfectly nice clothes in your closet.
Therefore you set you mind to create a ren meet mundane set of clothes that will finally reflect your true personality in every day life.

Lots more peasant shirts, cinchers, and leather soon to be joining the closet and daily life.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pharmar Greybeard & Maria on October 09, 2012, 06:36:14 PM
You go to the faire box office to pick up your season pass, and the cashier tells you not to bother with I.D. because she remembers you from last year, and the year before that, etc.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: scarletnyx on October 09, 2012, 11:11:17 PM
Quote from: Auryn on October 09, 2012, 02:31:35 PM
For the last year, every time you get dressed for the mundane world you are almost disgusted by what until recently you found to be perfectly nice clothes in your closet.
Therefore you set you mind to create a ren meet mundane set of clothes that will finally reflect your true personality in every day life.

Lots more peasant shirts, cinchers, and leather soon to be joining the closet and daily life.

I had this -exact- same thought ( kinda? ) at the Sherwood Celtic Fest. I was coming down the hill to the Joust area, so I had a good overlook of the seating area. I looked over the crowd, and good gods I was disappointed/sad? in humanity. You saw the people in garb, all varied and colored and reflecting themselves and dressed for the climate... And then the Danes, literally all of them in jeans and some sort of shirt on a 90 degree day, just looked all the same. And all horribly uncomfortable. I was in a light tank top and white skirt, and I was still, at times, sweaty. Why would you dress like that if it will just make you miserable all day long? Now, I love my ragged jeans and band t-shirts, but I will say after getting into garbing I realized how much we don't dress for ourselves/the environment anymore.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Gregory on October 12, 2012, 08:21:53 AM
Quote from: Auryn on October 09, 2012, 02:31:35 PM
For the last year, every time you get dressed for the mundane world you are almost disgusted by what until recently you found to be perfectly nice clothes in your closet.
Therefore you set you mind to create a ren meet mundane set of clothes that will finally reflect your true personality in every day life.

Lots more peasant shirts, cinchers, and leather soon to be joining the closet and daily life.

Yes, this is how I dress.  My house also has a medieval and/or Renaissance flair to it's decor; very rustic witb some antiques and reproductions as well as some tapestries, rugs, candelabra, and pewter, etc. to give it that allover look.  I have been drawn to this look since before I attended faire, before I can remember actually.  I was just always into history and the love of art and all things old.   I also garden and prepare food, not necessarily in olde worlde fashion on purpose, but just to get back to the basics of simple organics.  My husband and I are also looking into acquiring some chicks so we can have fresh eggs, plus my kids would love them as pets. 

And although I do love my electronic gadgets as they help me connect with others who love similar things and to be able to learn more at my fingertips any time of day, I do long for those simple times where there were no computers or smart phones.  They are a blessing and a curse all at once.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on October 16, 2012, 09:00:51 AM
Not sure if this should go in the your are a ren parent or here but here goes....

You are out killing time between appointments at a baby store when you find yourself looking at stuff for your kiddo.  You over look the frilly, candy sweet princess bedding and decor and are  instead drawn to the pirate ship play set, and the skull and cross bones styled bedding.  When a clerk comes over to ask you if they can help you, with out thinking you ask "Does this come in Pink?" 

Sadly the answer is NO but they do make the whole bedding set in full size bedding for the 'big kids'.  ;D


Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: batninja on October 19, 2012, 02:58:03 PM
I don't know if this applies, but when I get out of the shower, half the time I forget my bath towel doesn't have kilt straps and buckles...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Auryn on October 31, 2012, 01:21:48 PM
You are getting dressed for a big mundane trade show- and you are soon reminded that "your dressing for the boat show, not for warrior princess" and are saddened that your most comfy boots (slouchy leather ranger boots) don't go with the rest of the outfit
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: arbcoind on November 01, 2012, 09:27:03 AM
Trying to find something in your mundane closet to go with your black and bronze Moresca shimmer skirt for a nice dinner date next Saturday.

Still looking... ???  And will keep looking until I find something!!

Gina
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Dinobabe on November 01, 2012, 10:23:39 AM
Quote from: arbcoind on November 01, 2012, 09:27:03 AM
Trying to find something in your mundane closet to go with your black and bronze Moresca shimmer skirt for a nice dinner date next Saturday.

Still looking... ???  And will keep looking until I find something!!

Gina

I think it's time for a trip to Goodwill!!! ;)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: arbcoind on November 01, 2012, 12:20:59 PM
Ha, ha, Dinobabe, I was thinking the same thing!!!

Gina
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 04, 2012, 07:24:49 AM
Your address book has everyone listed by their faire names with their real names underneath, because you sometimes can't remember their real names, but you - never - forget their faire names!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Rosie Nell on November 20, 2012, 06:28:07 PM
When you have both a "Support Pirates" and "I'd Rather Be at Faire" bumper sticker on your car. Or when the students at your day job recognise your faire voice.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: adamfifer on November 26, 2012, 09:07:43 PM
When most every dream that you can rememer having while you sleep is about you at Faire and when you wake up and realize it was just a dream you spend the whole day feelimg dissapointed...

or...

You spend 400 ollars on your 3rd pair of garb boots just because they look better with the new kilt, but think WalMart is out of their mind to charge 20 bucks for a pair of work shoes...[/center]
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Pinn on December 02, 2012, 09:34:33 AM
You might be a rennie if you take laces out of shoes before throwing them away.. Never know you might need laces.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: metalcelt on December 02, 2012, 07:01:18 PM
You are trying to figure out what garb you will wear to the Hobbit movie..
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on December 02, 2012, 11:46:42 PM
or have people look at you really strange when you say you want to go in garb, but need something that'll look right bare foot.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on December 03, 2012, 04:39:07 AM
Quote from: PinnMcrack on December 02, 2012, 09:34:33 AM
You might be a rennie if you take laces out of shoes before throwing them away.. Never know you might need laces.

well, my husband's shoes anyway. He calls it the lace sacrifice.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on December 10, 2012, 05:28:40 PM
you toss your name into your works secret santa hat, and end up getting mead and a ring belt.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on December 11, 2012, 04:44:19 AM
This keeps showing up on packages in the mail.... I keep seeing on a field sable, a pair of hare embattled argent.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ge3I0bZRuc/ULwhNKni2dI/AAAAAAAAJ74/ipf2sz5FPUI/s1600/fightinganimaltesting.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Eddie on December 12, 2012, 04:00:33 PM
When you go to new faire and give directions to a shop to a group of lost Danes and they get where they want to go.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 16, 2012, 01:09:56 PM
You are waiting at the restaurant to be seated, and at the same time, both you and your husband look at the curtains and say "That fabric would make great garb."

It happened this morning when we took both boys out for brunch, the oldest was visiting from Boston, so we took them out before he left to drive back to the airport.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 22, 2012, 11:17:32 AM
My work Christmas card to 370 coworkers, 7 sales reps, and 100 customers.  And you can't believe how many compliments I received back.  People were saying how cool it is, they loved the garb, looks like we have a lot of fun.  So - maybe potential new rennies?

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/LadyReneeBuchanan/image001.jpg)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Hoowil on January 02, 2013, 10:24:11 PM
your now 6 year old gets a handcrafted wooden longbow (kid sized, of course) for a birthday present.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Eddie on January 08, 2013, 05:42:21 PM
You can identify the faire in a random picture on Flickr just by the peasants.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Curryfingersnik on January 08, 2013, 09:21:14 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 22, 2012, 11:17:32 AM
My work Christmas card to 370 coworkers, 7 sales reps, and 100 customers.  And you can't believe how many compliments I received back.  People were saying how cool it is, they loved the garb, looks like we have a lot of fun.  So - maybe potential new rennies?

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/LadyReneeBuchanan/image001.jpg)

Love the card!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: VIII on January 10, 2013, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on December 16, 2012, 01:09:56 PM
You are waiting at the restaurant to be seated, and at the same time, both you and your husband look at the curtains and say "That fabric would make great garb."

I was having Dinner at the Red Lion Inn in Avebury, England. I noticed the drapes were a deep red velour with gold (Not Yellow, NOT Tan, GOLD) embroidery.  THIS was the material I have been looking for for years for a Great Coat or Skirted Doublet!

I quietly told my friend, " You create a distraction, I gonna grab 2 or 3 of these drapes!"

He looked at me so seriously, and said, "Don't... you... dare!"

He knew I REALLY wanted them!
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: arbcoind on January 11, 2013, 06:34:17 AM
Your son is recently accepted to college.  You immediately look at the college calendar to see when he will "be away at school" so you can plan some weekend trips to other faires.

Gina
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Eddie on January 12, 2013, 05:28:38 PM
This is inspired by my mom when you get a new home you have one room outbuilding installed just for your sewing stuff and its still not enough room.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on January 14, 2013, 12:35:58 PM
It is your husbands birthday. He is wearing a kilt to the birthday party.  You ask him, "don't you need to worry about people doing kilt checks on you?"  He says "No". You then proceed to look down and find your toddler doing her first kilt check .... and laughing while doing it.

You are not sure if to be proud or concerned.  I thought I would have to wait until she was a teenager before I had to worry about her doing that.  /facepalm  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: ladylissame on January 15, 2013, 06:31:46 PM
Your son gets a chain mail mini flogger for his first birthday and immediately upon receiving it, starts flogging everyone with it. And you don't know whether to be proud or scared that he knows this.

When your toddler son has been doing bodice checks and cleavage dives since he was born.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: scarletnyx on February 05, 2013, 09:23:46 AM
When listening to Blackmore's Night in the car gives you goose bumps.

When after wearing comfy fisherman's pants and a loose tabard all weekend, you -hate- to put regular pants back on.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on February 05, 2013, 02:38:06 PM
When your department dean starts referring to you by your faire name, as do some of your co-workers... in business email...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Lady Kaalyn on February 06, 2013, 01:40:05 PM
When you plan on missing your baby sisters 10th birthday party inorder to go to SWFF.

(I'm so in hot water for this one. :(  But I plan on taking her to a sister day,mani, pedi, movies, dinner, on her actual birthday to make up for it.)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: DonaCatalina on February 07, 2013, 04:59:30 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on February 05, 2013, 02:38:06 PM
When your department dean starts referring to you by your faire name, as do some of your co-workers... in business email...

LOL
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Merlin the Elder on February 07, 2013, 03:41:37 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on February 07, 2013, 04:59:30 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on February 05, 2013, 02:38:06 PM
When your department dean starts referring to you by your faire name, as do some of your co-workers... in business email...

LOL

It may have something to do with the fact that they came to the RenNewal last year, and had a great time.  If I get an email from the Provost addressed to "Merlin," I'm going to wet my knickers.
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyStitch on February 08, 2013, 02:28:18 PM
LOL  I think it is cool that they came to RENuwal.  I also have to laugh at picturing our president, provost, or one of our vice provosts doing that to the PP. One the Vice Provosts I KNOW would say it to his face. :)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Bainite on February 11, 2013, 09:11:36 PM
- when you semi-permanently remove the front row of seats in lil'tink (our 12 passenger E-350) so that milady and princess can be transported to faire in their hoop skirts...

-when you spend every evening last week finishing your 17 year old son's baldric for his basket hilt broadsword (which he received on Christmas ala the "Christmas Story" BB gun)

-when you think nothing of laying down the Visa for new garb for Milady on opening day at Pendragon. -when she already looks awesome in last year's garb. (yup, we bought the Anne Bolin set in red)
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on February 12, 2013, 06:11:45 AM
Quote from: Bainite on February 11, 2013, 09:11:36 PM
- when you semi-permanently remove the front row of seats in lil'tink (our 12 passenger E-350) so that milady and princess can be transported to faire in their hoop skirts...

You know, on the way to Faire, I drive our 2002 Ford Focus that much more carefully, knowing there is a hoop skirt in the passenger seat waiting to explode at the slightest provocation ...
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: LadyFae on February 12, 2013, 09:06:24 AM
Quote from: iain robb on February 12, 2013, 06:11:45 AM
Quote from: Bainite on February 11, 2013, 09:11:36 PM
- when you semi-permanently remove the front row of seats in lil'tink (our 12 passenger E-350) so that milady and princess can be transported to faire in their hoop skirts...

You know, on the way to Faire, I drive our 2002 Ford Focus that much more carefully, knowing there is a hoop skirt in the passenger seat waiting to explode at the slightest provocation ...

And I WEAR my hoop skirt while driving to Faire in my 2005 Ford Focus.  Those things bend WAY more than you would expect!   :D
Title: Re: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: iain robb on February 12, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
Quote from: LadyFae on February 12, 2013, 09:06:24 AM
Quote from: iain robb on February 12, 2013, 06:11:45 AM
Quote from: Bainite on February 11, 2013, 09:11:36 PM
- when you semi-permanently remove the front row of seats in lil'tink (our 12 passenger E-350) so that milady and princess can be transported to faire in their hoop skirts...

You know, on the way to Faire, I drive our 2002 Ford Focus that much more carefully, knowing there is a hoop skirt in the passenger seat waiting to explode at the slightest provocation ...

And I WEAR my hoop skirt while driving to Faire in my 2005 Ford Focus.  Those things bend WAY more than you would expect!   :D

Hoop skirts or Focuses? ;)
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Post by: LadyFae on February 12, 2013, 07:09:22 PM
Quote from: iain robb on February 12, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
Quote from: LadyFae on February 12, 2013, 09:06:24 AM
Quote from: iain robb on February 12, 2013, 06:11:45 AM
Quote from: Bainite on February 11, 2013, 09:11:36 PM
- when you semi-permanently remove the front row of seats in lil'tink (our 12 passenger E-350) so that milady and princess can be transported to faire in their hoop skirts...

You know, on the way to Faire, I drive our 2002 Ford Focus that much more carefully, knowing there is a hoop skirt in the passenger seat waiting to explode at the slightest provocation ...

And I WEAR my hoop skirt while driving to Faire in my 2005 Ford Focus.  Those things bend WAY more than you would expect!   :D

Hoop skirts or Focuses? ;)

Well, now that you mention it, DH has managed to "almost" total out the car three times now. But I'm still not sure that I'd call it "bendy."

Title: You Know You're a True Rennie if...
Post by: Eddie on February 16, 2013, 11:31:20 AM
You hear about a stranded cruise ship and think "How can I make this into a verse for the mermaid at Pub Sing this year".
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on February 16, 2013, 01:35:44 PM
You and your husband are driving home from shopping in another town, when you spot a billboard advertising Black Velvet Whiskey.

At the same time, without saying anything to the other one, you both break out into song, "And her eyes they shone like diamonds.  You'd think she was queen of the land (and she was!).  Her hair hung over her shoulder, tied up in a black velvet band."

When we were done, we looked at each other and burst out laughing, and Steve said,  "We are so geeky."
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Post by: Merlin the Elder on February 16, 2013, 03:38:09 PM
Look at it this way, Lady Renee, you could be not geeky, and life would be ever so much less fun...
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Post by: Johnny Stache on March 15, 2013, 05:10:14 PM
When you see that your home faire is getting new security and the most prominent thought in your mind is "methinks this will deter the wolf and cloak runs".   ;D
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 15, 2013, 06:31:32 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on February 16, 2013, 03:38:09 PM
Look at it this way, Lady Renee, you could be not geeky, and life would be ever so much less fun...

Very true, Merlin!

Here's another one.......

You get an unhousebroken puppy, and you want to keep her in the family room (with a tile floor) so that she doesn't mess up the rest of the house.  Instead of buying a lot of baby gates, you use your huge rubbermaid tubs (two for each door, 1 on top  of the other) that are filled with Ren stuff.  Hats, baskets, pouches, belts, feathers, etc.... because they are heavy enough that she can't move them, and hard enough so that she can't chew through them.  And you have enough for every door!

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Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 16, 2013, 09:16:57 AM
You schedule your move into your dream home around the opening weekend of your home faire.
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Post by: LadyStitch on June 17, 2013, 02:50:43 PM
This is for PP....
... Your group is doing a presentation on how to protect the incoming freshman from internet piracy/identify theft. Upon looking at you  they smile and say we will pay you to spend 6 weekends in the heat of summer (inside) if you will wear your full pirate gear for this event and you think nothing of it. 

It doesn't your friends and family in the least when the father's day picture has you in fully pirate regalia getting a card from your daughter.

You bring your husband a full set of mundane clothing to change into after spending all day in full pirate gear, and he tells you he rather stay in the pirate garb because he is just as comfy in it ( minus the coat in 95+ weather) as the mundane stuff.  You then proceed to go to father's day lunch at a local restaurant.
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Post by: Hoowil on July 02, 2013, 05:56:34 PM
You find yourself working on setting up the pool, wearing your faire hat, because it fits and shades your face better that any of your others.
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Post by: Aderin on July 02, 2013, 08:57:26 PM
if.... you see some beautiful scenery or a town and wish you were there five hundred years before!
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Post by: Tazjia Swiftsail on July 02, 2013, 09:54:01 PM
If almost everyone you know starts saying "It's getting to be about your time of year... are you excited?" around June (since my faire starts in July)  ;D
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Post by: Aderin on July 04, 2013, 07:40:22 PM
Quote from: Tazjia Swiftsail on July 02, 2013, 09:54:01 PM
If almost everyone you know starts saying "It's getting to be about your time of year... are you excited?" around June (since my faire starts in July)  ;D

Good one!!
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Post by: cowgrrl on July 06, 2013, 07:42:19 PM
The theme for Vacation Bible School at your church is an amusement park & one of the 'areas' is pirate themed. This means you get to wear your pirate garb to church all week!!!
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Post by: LadyStitch on July 12, 2013, 12:58:43 PM
You are concerned you will have to prepare an explanation letter for your day care because all of your child's classmates are going back to their parents telling them that your daughter's dad is a pirate.  A bonus is that he is a nice pirate, and wears pink.  ???

(The PP went to pick up the fuzzlet from day care one day that he had to wear his garb for the internet piracy thing. All the 2-3 year olds saw him in garb. They liked that he was a pirate.  The kicker was that they thought he was a nice pirate because no mean pirate would ever wear pink. Got to love little kids)  ;D
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Post by: arbcoind on July 15, 2013, 08:16:12 AM
Quote from: Tazjia Swiftsail on July 02, 2013, 09:54:01 PM
If almost everyone you know starts saying "It's getting to be about your time of year... are you excited?" around June (since my faire starts in July)  ;D

This happened to me this past weekend.  PRF starts at the end of August.

Gina
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on July 23, 2013, 08:01:23 PM
When it's comfy day at work, and you wear your faire bloomers (the ones worn under your skirt) with a tee shirt, and the people that know you say "oh, you're wearing your garb again."
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Post by: Jack Daw at Work on July 25, 2013, 12:30:15 PM
Wheras, we would say, "Oh, you're wearing your underwear in public, again!"
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Post by: DonaCatalina on August 06, 2013, 05:15:00 AM
You watch this video three times before you realize that the opening line is a double entendre.
Justin Bieber Parody: A Bigger Blacker Cloak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWcxnjEDz2s#ws)
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Post by: Gauwyn of Bracknell on August 06, 2013, 10:17:02 AM
When out shopping you see discount jewelry and wonder how it can be dis-assembled and then re-assemble into faire wear.
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Post by: arbcoind on August 06, 2013, 12:39:08 PM
Your niece is born, and you immediately think "That child needs some garb.  I'd like to get something for her at faire."  And then you begin to actually think about what a newborn and garb would entail. 

Gina
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Post by: Norfolk on August 06, 2013, 12:46:08 PM
You spend more money on your spouse's character than on your spouse.
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Post by: DonaCatalina on August 07, 2013, 06:11:00 AM
Quote from: Norfolk on August 06, 2013, 12:46:08 PM
You spend more money on your spouse's character than on your spouse.
LOL. That would be my husband as well.
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Post by: LissaRoisin on August 08, 2013, 09:54:41 AM
When the VP of the company sees you and says ARRRGH because he saw your Support Pirates sticker on the car.

I love my coworkers.
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Post by: arbcoind on August 15, 2013, 07:53:24 AM
You have ostrich plumes in various colors and lengths strewn about your kitchen island in an effort to find that perfect combination.

Gina
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 19, 2013, 12:47:55 PM
You get a new account from Florida at work, and for the life of you, you can never remember the account number.  Suddenly one day, you're looking at it, and everything clicks.

The last 4 numbers are 1564, and that's during the Renaissance, and BARF has a Renaissance Faire that I've been to several times.

I've never forgotten the account number since.
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Post by: Eddie on August 29, 2013, 05:48:32 PM
When passing people you work with in the hall and they say "How are you?" you have to stop yourself from saying "The very modern image of a modern major general."
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Post by: Jade on August 29, 2013, 07:33:26 PM
 When reading the above post you have to forcibly restrain yourself from typing out the rest of it.
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Post by: Dinobabe on August 29, 2013, 08:56:52 PM
Quote from: Jade on August 29, 2013, 07:33:26 PM
When reading the above post you have to forcibly restrain yourself from typing out the rest of it.

Or singing it... :o
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Post by: Jade on August 29, 2013, 10:11:36 PM
Quote from: Dinobabe on August 29, 2013, 08:56:52 PM
Quote from: Jade on August 29, 2013, 07:33:26 PM
When reading the above post you have to forcibly restrain yourself from typing out the rest of it.

Or singing it... :o
oh don't stop yourself from singing it!  Lol.  Too much fun to be had!
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Post by: Capt Spleen on August 30, 2013, 12:31:09 AM
Be eye the least-ley ancient portrait O' a scurvy captain Dungeon Spleen!

And, yet...... there  is ........ this:

The Modern Major General's Song (The Pirate Movie) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r44wLW7q8GI#ws)
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Post by: LadyStitch on September 20, 2013, 11:04:44 AM
The power goes out at your house in the middle of making a gown. While everyone else would have called it a night, you grab candles, an LED lantern, a needle and threads, and proceed to start doing all the hand stitching you can possibly can as well as  mark pleating for your skirt.

You have to sew a dress in historically accurate conditions, and it doesn't bother you in the slightest.
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Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on October 09, 2013, 07:57:02 PM
if you work in a call center and get monitored for Quality.  Every person who gets all 100% monitors (hard, the standards are very high) each gets his/her name put into a hat, and at the end of the quarter, 2 names are drawn.  One winner gets a $50 Visa Gift Card, the other gets a $100 Visa Gift Card.

The Rennie part of it comes into play because today I won the $100 Visa Gift Card.  Tons of people asked me what I planned to do with it.  But there's only 1 answer:  Buy Garb.   Because you can never have enough garb!       ;D
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Post by: Hoowil on October 10, 2013, 07:59:19 PM
your son's preschool make little paper Robin Hood hats as a craft, so you show up for the next class in full garb to do a quick talk and demonstration of equipment on period archery. And the teacher doesn't mind at all.
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Post by: DonaCatalina on November 25, 2013, 04:57:27 AM
Last night I dreamed someone brought David a sword to look at that they had bought in the early nineties. It was based on a rare Landsknect sword that was not a Flamberge blade but more of a broadsword style. The original had been found near Pfalz or Königspfalz Castle.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/AlaeSwords/T2eC16RyFIdE1Nc07BSY4DQ60_57_zpsbaf13591.jpg)
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Post by: Hoowil on November 25, 2013, 03:06:34 PM
I've seen katzbalgers (I really doubt I spelled that right), but in short swords, never something in the same style in a broadsword type.
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Post by: DonaCatalina on February 04, 2014, 05:25:26 AM
You go shopping in Sam Moon and
.
you don't see fashion jewelry.
You see stuff you can take apart and make into Renaissance accesories.