Is it too early to plan the date?
St Patrick's Day is Saturday, March 17th.
Is this the weekend we want?
I'm trying to snag the week off from work and putting my request in early.
Input, anyone?
Not too early at all, love. I'm already saving up for it. Whichever week gets chosen, I'll be there! ;D
Are there yet?
Are there yet?
Are there yet?
I ain't waitin fer plans - this year it may just be separate from any group invasion plans (heard some say they may want t' go a different weekend cuz St. Pat's at BARF will likely be crowded...)
Int' th' Abyss sez I! 8) I ain't leavin' me fate t' wait fer someone else t' say.
Tradition stands w' me an' thar be no place I'd rather be -- thus,
I been appearin in this part o' th' world on th' weekend closest t' St. Patty's as possible...an' with it fallin' on Saturday -
I WILL BE THERE ON MARCH 17th!!!
an' o' course Friday an' Sunday too! :D
T' all - I'd love t' see y' there - but do as ye will...I sail me own way, I encourage ye t' do th' same. ;D
Oh, hells to the YEAH!! It's on the travel itinerary for next year, no question! :D ;D
OK, so I was gonna be in town anyway to visit my adoptive faire. This makes it all the more fun!
Well said, Molden.
St Molden's has been officially declared by its patron saint!
March 16-17-18, 2012
Most excellent! It is on me calendar and I do looki' forward to it!
Looking to see if Ulfric and I can make it this year...
Quote from: Lupa on July 25, 2011, 09:27:32 AM
Looking to see if Ulfric and I can make it this year...
That would be in the realm of Super Awesome t' see th' both of you again! ;D
Somebody found his keys to the place again!
2012 is the reason why this was started in the 1st place! I be turn'in 45 gang!
Quote from: Sir LJ on July 27, 2011, 08:56:16 PM
Somebody found his keys to the place again!
2012 is the reason why this was started in the 1st place! I be turn'in 45 gang!
Really? Only 45? I guess what they say about hard living is true ... ;)
Youngster, Oh to be 45 again... ::) ;D
Not sure if its in the cards yet but I'm sure as heck going to try!!
Cause Texas has to represent! ;)
You'd better make it, Elo! We missed you this year! :-*
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on July 28, 2011, 09:57:25 PM
You'd better make it, Elo! We missed you this year! :-*
I missed ya'll too!!! That Florida sand has been callin my name....
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on July 28, 2011, 06:57:27 PM
Youngster, Oh to be 45 again... ::) ;D
I don't remember 45...was that a good year?
You folks are WWAAYY to quiet!
Oh, just wait.
When we get to February, this place will look like Krakatoa!
I'm gonna try to come this year, it'll be my first year at this faire. I've moved to FL and now I need a new home faire.
I will most definately be there!!! St Patrick's being my natal day!!
It's an even
100 days
until the Friday of the St. Molden's Day weekend!
WOW! Soooo after Christmas, we'll be inside 3 months until then!
And I will be SO ready to return and play with all my Friends at BARF!!! ;D
Quote from: Molden on December 07, 2011, 12:02:56 PM
WOW! Soooo after Christmas, we'll be inside 3 months until then!
And I will be SO ready to return and play with all my Friends at BARF!!! ;D
Bring your friend.
Damn, Wenchie! That was COLD! :P
Huh? Who's cold? Huh? Huh? Huh?
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Molden only has one friend? ...poor guy... ;)
Of COURSE I'll bring me Friend!
Say "Hello" to my Little Friend!
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Can't wait to see everyone! I will be there!
Change the place to Tampa and change it to St Molden's Day and there ya have it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AzRz7yS95o&feature=related
throw in some Cheech & Chong action and we have it perfectly!
@Welsh Wench: Hahahaha thank you for making my day a little brighter!
:)
All arrangements are locked in! See ya'll in March! ;D ;D ;D
I see you....sneaking into a hot tub......the words Don Cesar are written in the sand.....there will be mudslides....
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Now that's my kind of fortune telling! ;) :-*
Here's a fun event for anyone who happens to be coming in early...
Our school's drama department (not like FAIRE drama, just dramatic acting :-P) was selected as one of the best in the state and will be performing The Pirates of Penzance at the historical Tampa Theatre on the Thursday prior to St. Molden's weekend. The drama teacher is a dear friend of mine and would LOVE to have REAL PIRATES in attendance!
Please let me know if you're interested in attending (in garb). It would be fabulous to see you all there for this incredible performance!
My wife and I are seriously considering it. It would likely mean spending the night in the area, so we wouldn't end up driving back and forth between Orlando and Tampa three or more times over the weekend, but we're trying to see if we can work it out. It sounds like fun. I am the very model of the modern major general, you know.
I just found out that we can't get tickets because it is just for the thespian's festival. They are performing it no 3/9 but that's the M'Crack Meet and Greet night. :(
Ah well. I'll just have to find some other excuse to dress up like a pirate.
You need an excuse?? :o ;D
Yeah, because I'm usually wearing a kilt. ;)
Good point! I'd forgotten about that. I'm still allergic to those things. :D
That's right. They make you break out in song, don't they?
Quote from: iain robb on January 11, 2012, 10:59:50 AM
That's right. They make you break out in song, don't they?
Which is a real tragedy to those within earshot, and a total disservice to show tunes. :D
65 days! ;D
50 days!
And counting! Imma SO looking forward to seeing my Friends at BARF! I've missed ya somethin' turrible. ;D
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Somehow, knowing there's a name for it makes it more real ...
30 days to go! (http://forum.piratesahoy.net/public/style_emoticons/default/william.gif)
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And the waiting for St. Molden continues...
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on February 20, 2012, 10:32:06 PM
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"Oh! OH! I think I see him! I think I see him!"
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"Way to go, kids! WE GOT BEER MONEY!"
Quote from: Welsh Wench on February 21, 2012, 08:02:09 AM
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on February 20, 2012, 10:32:06 PM
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"Oh! OH! I think I see him! I think I see him!"
LMAO!!! Who knew my Herald was a Goose?!?!? ;)
(We usually appear simultaneously!) ;D
It's Patty de Faux Gras.
^_.._^ LOL!!
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TWO WEEKS TO GO!
I don't see you packing yet...
LOL! Doing that right now...found a needed repair on the black shirt. Making my in-famous Titos/Jolly Rancher goody to share. And continuing prep. SO looking forward to th' adventure I am!
*Warning! - Due to logistical challenges, My Darlin' Lady Mikayla won't be with me this year. That's right kids...El Lobo Solo! While I'll miss My Sugarz - all warnings, disclaimers, and denials will be in FULL effect! ;D
Quote from: Molden on March 05, 2012, 11:54:31 AM
*Warning! - Due to logistical challenges, My Darlin' Lady Mikayla won't be with me this year. That's right kids...El Lobo Solo! While I'll miss My Sugarz - all warnings, disclaimers, and denials will be in FULL effect! ;D
The goose on the morning of Monday, March 19th---(http://johnlarroquetteproject.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/goose-1.jpg)
And here he thought he had seen it all.......
Molden's fan club has already started their road trip...
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By the by... Likely as not, I'll be in Tampa on Thursday night (near Faire and Busch Gardens)... I'm lookin' for an easy vibe, maybe a friend or two or more, to just "kick it", bs, knock back some cocktails and good, simple area grub.
Suggestions? Ideas?
Tia's is always good....you ate there last year, if I recall....Trang Viet, is a little hole-in-the-wall vietnamese place heading back towards the highway on the right hand side. Kinda sparse, but the food is phenominal if'n you like vietnamese cooking. There are more restaurants and chill points more towards faire.
Thanks. I've been to both and the Vietnamese place was great. Just checking to see if in the Tampa area, if there are other spots to chill and kick it with friends - to expand my options. I do dig hole-in-the-walls/dives - as long as the vibe and food are noteworthy.
Seamus and I are coming back from St. Augustine on Thursday and we wanna hang! Let me know what you're in the mood for and we'll find a perfect place! :)
I asked the same question on facebook - so far Skipper's Smokehouse, The Refinery and The Independent have been suggested.
Right now, Skipper's Smokehouse is looking like a front runner for next Thursday...but everything is open. If ya'll have something better let us know.
Also - looking into a spot for Friday night. Feel free to suggest here or on facebook. I'll check both.
Not looking for anything fancy, just a good easy going place to knock back some cocktails and visit leisurely with friends. Good food and good vibes are sought. 8)
Clarification Y'all - I am talking about NEXT Thursday 3/15. I don't want to hose any activities that the M'Cracks have set for this week in your area. :P
Friday would be good for either the Refinery or the Independant. Money is tight, but I could convince the wife to come with too.
Also, i would be remiss if I didn't mention my new favorite bar on Nebraska off of Sligh: It's called the Mermaid Tavern. Great place, nice and simple outdoor area, dog friendly, and has Milk Stout. Yum! And it's like a block away from my house. ;D
Thanks! Does the Mermaid serve food? Just curious... I started looking online, it seems to get a lot of love for the beers - but can't find reference to food offerings.
Keep us updated, Molden. I will PM you my cell number. Text with updates! :) Can't wait to see you!
Alas, I fear you're right. I do not believe that the Mermaid serves food.
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Hey, Molden! I'll race ya!
and I'll wager ye'll win Jacky! Ye be flyin' y' are. I'm driving down Thursday morning getting there in the afternoon.
On other stuff - I believe we're sticking with Skipper's Smokehouse on Thursday evening/night. I have no idea at all what's up on Friday night...think I'll leave that to the "fates" and just go where I'm told that evening. You know me and that "planning" stuff...better left to others sez I. ;)
And you know me well enough that I wouldn't wager a race unless I had it rigged! My boarding pass is in hand, now to finish packing and clearing up the last few chores.
See you Saturday, my friend. Safe travels!
Golly, I am SOOOOOO looking forward to "decompressing" with y'all this weekend.
Work has kept me running for the last three weeks. Then yesterday one of my co-workers took an emergency leave and I ended up with half his work. And last night, I got an e-mail that basically said, "Hey, that project we said was URGENT last week? The one we made you jump on while other work piled up? It's cancelled."
I'm so glad I have my fairemily -- and friends from out of town like Molden and Angry Jack -- to help me get back to normal. Well, as close to normal as I get, anyway.
Sorry for the whine ... They turned me into a newt ... I got better ...
Ian you need to talk Molden and Jack to coming back to GARF for opening weekend with you!!! Shanghai them!
I'll give it a shot!
Plans locked in. Can't wait to see everyone!
Oh now I am really really jealous of you all going... Aavid I will look to you for photo documentation of the whole shindig!
Having a phenomenally great time here, thanks to Wenchie and her generous hospitality. Sunsets, grilling on the beach, sneaking in to hot hotel tubs with our drinks... I could get used to this. Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
Juicing Florida oranges today for the tailgate Saturday morning ...
This should be good. Sweet, even.
Iain I was Beyond Thrilled that you were able to produce that wondermous fresh OJ of yours! From previous entries it looked like it was in doubt.
I had a BLAST this year as always. It was a much smaller event as th' M'Cracks invaded th' week afore. SO GOOD to see all my Florida Friends and always Thrilled to see those who travelled to attend. Mad Jack - 'tis always a treasure t' see y' mate! ;D
Molden, there is no such thing as a dull time with you around! I love a good laugh, me, and you kept me in stitches once again. ;D
Kate & Seamus, Lady D, NoBill, Esc & Leinad, Iain, and everyone else, you always make me feel so welcome and at home. I love this faire, and I had a fantastic time playing The Doctor. I can't wait for next year!
And Wenchie was the perfect hostess and travelling companion, as always. Next year can't get here soon enough!
How I do miss the beaches and sunsets... ;)
Quote from: Molden on April 05, 2012, 12:16:26 PM
Iain I was Beyond Thrilled that you were able to produce that wondermous fresh OJ of yours! From previous entries it looked like it was in doubt.
I had a BLAST this year as always. It was a much smaller event as th' M'Cracks invaded th' week afore. SO GOOD to see all my Florida Friends and always Thrilled to see those who travelled to attend. Mad Jack - 'tis always a treasure t' see y' mate! ;D
Well, sir, I am humbled by your gratitude, and hasten to add that my wonderful wife did all the work. Well, actually, the trees did a lot of it, but she took it from there.
It was good to see you and the many wonderful people who came out. OK, and all you not-so-wonderful people too. :D
I was just going through my photos from the Georgia Renaissance Festival this past weekend, and realized I had a few photos from the tailgate on St. Molden's Day ...
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I look quite confused.....
Quote from: Kate on July 20, 2012, 07:05:25 AM
I look quite confused.....
Nah, you look wonderful, as always!