I know some folks' places of employment require them to schedule their vacations, etc. before year's end - so I wanted to get this out there.
While it fits under self-serving sacriledge for me to announce the weekend...well, hell, the whole thing is pretty blasphemous to begin with, so there you are! ;)
Since St. Other Guy's Day falls on a Sunday this year, I plan to be at BARF that weekend - March 16 & 17, 2013. I plan to be in the area all day on the 15th to hang with my Friends and Fairemily in a variety of spots (drinks at an iffy Tex-Mex joint adjacent to the hotel, Pho...more Pho, and who knows what else). We'll figure all of that out in due course.
So, for those that wanna know - there ya go! ;D
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Oh yeah! It's gonna be HUGE!
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I will have Mad Jack and Athena staying with me so count us in for St Molden's Day!
Along with Dr Who's companion.
Quote from: Welsh Wench on November 27, 2012, 04:43:52 PM
I will have Mad Jack and Athena staying with me so count us in for St Molden's Day!
Oh, it's going to be one THOSE weekends, is it?
I've been watching my work calendar fill up with travel for the first half of the year, but I've been able to keep that weekend free. Count me and my wife in!
As much as we'd love to come back for St. Molden's weekend, unless airfares do a deep nosedive, it won't happen. I've been checking, even on Allegiant Air, and the fares are so high. However, if we win the $500 million Powerball tonight, we will be there no matter what! ;D
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 28, 2012, 05:19:05 PM
As much as we'd love to come back for St. Molden's weekend, unless airfares do a deep nosedive, it won't happen. I've been checking, even on Allegiant Air, and the fares are so high. However, if we win the $500 million Powerball tonight, we will be there no matter what! ;D
Well, then, Lady Renee, you will either be sorely missed or heartily welcomed! (You would be buying a few rounds, right?)
(Allegiant used to be so inexpensive -- and they fly out of the airport just down the street from us. But I think they're on the verge of taking out all the seats and making you pay to hold a hand-strap.)
Ian, if I won the lottery, I'd buy the everyone at the FAIRE drinks! However, I don't live in Arizona or Missouri, and we had 1 number out of 6! Not going anywhere. :-\
99 days away ...
Yes, Master Ian, it will be one of those weekends. The kind where too much will eaten, way too much will be drunk, and entirely too much fun will be had. No one will get any sleep. One of my favorite weekends of the year; we gotta start planning now!
It needs to be a proper invasion for this year. We need to get out the word, maybe even put out an invitation on that other site and get some folk down here that we haven't seen in a while. perhaps have a gathering at my place afterwards..... ;D
I want Klingons singing songs about this for years.
All of that sounds good except the last part. I think at least half of us have to die for the Klingons to sing about it for years.
Quote from: iain robb on December 17, 2012, 05:56:13 AM
All of that sounds good except the last part. I think at least half of us have to die for the Klingons to sing about it for years.
Oooohhhh...that'll be easy! We'll just "pad" the invitations to include a proper quantity of red-shirted minons! ;)
I don't need red-shirted minions.
All I need is a man in a trench coat with a blue police box.
Jack, Athena and I may be taking a run up to Savannah before the festivities. But definitely see you at faire!
The suit and trench coat are cleaned, pressed, and ready to travel! I've even got a new tie for the occasion. ;) :-*
Hopefully I'll be able to attend more than one day this season. ??? However, I will be there for St. Molden's day!!!
Quote from: Welsh Wench on December 17, 2012, 03:09:00 PM
I don't need red-shirted minions.
All I need is a man in a trench coat with a blue police box.
But Wenchie - we will not be killing off any such fyne gents. We love th' good doctor. We just need the red-shirts to get enough of a body count to get the Klingons singing. I figure we can spare losing our own in this endeavor by bringing our own, umm, sacrifices? lol ;)
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on December 17, 2012, 06:14:52 PM
The suit and trench coat are cleaned, pressed, and ready to travel! I've even got a new tie for the occasion. ;) :-*
Is it a bowtie? Bowties are cool.
My daughter got me a Tardis water bottle. It looks like a pint, but it's bigger on the inside.
You have to love Time Lord technology! ;D
No bow ties for me, I'm afraid. I'm far too fond of the pinstripes and Chuck Taylors.
86 days.
I was going to say, "Looks like we're going to have a good turnout," then realized that "good" is perhaps not the appropriate word for the lot of us,
::) :o ;D :D ;)
Well now...ain't all that interestin'? ALL I have to say is - No dues, leadership, nor tree-house organization required for th' event. Show up, do as ye will, HAVE FUN - leave your flags, pins, and oaths behind. 'tis tyme t' PARTY Mateys! 8)
Ahhhh....I just Loves Anarchy I does! ;D
Quick, somebody make up a St Molden's banner. And a Clan. Can we see it...? Hundreds on men marching, singing bawdy songs, under the sainted Banner Of St Molden....
All wearing red shirts and tights......the mind reels. ;D
OMGawds the horrors of many instead of the one.
:D ^^This!
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Coordinates entered and locked into the TARDIS! The Helmic regulator is still a bit wonky (as ever), so I'll most likely arrive a few days early. More beach time, yeah? :D ;D
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on December 28, 2012, 05:56:06 PM
Hundreds on men marching, singing bawdy songs, under the sainted Banner Of St Molden....
All wearing red shirts and tights......the mind reels. ;D
Good Lord....that's too much to work with! ;) ;) ;)
Quote from: Athena on January 05, 2013, 12:33:46 AM
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on December 28, 2012, 05:56:06 PM
Hundreds on men marching, singing bawdy songs, under the sainted Banner Of St Molden....
All wearing red shirts and tights......the mind reels. ;D
Good Lord....that's too much to work with! ;) ;) ;)
So saith our favorite insultor regarding a certain 'Saint' -- ;)
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Can't wait to see everybody!
Posting this here as well as on the thread for the Family Gathering in March.
"Details are shaping up very quickly. I am setting up a contract with The Clarion Hotel on Fowler for rooms for our visiting cousins. Right now, I have a block of 10 rooms. Please advise if our visiting friends coming for St. Molden's weekend would like to be included in the block of rooms. You need only say you are in the block of rooms for The Irish Penny Brigade. :)"
Oh, this is so I can let Clarion know I need MORE than 10 rooms blocked off.
;D What a Classic Moment Wenchie!!! Great Day that was! :D
I now have confirmation of 15 rooms blocked off for The Irish Penny Brigade at a rate of $59 a night at The Clarion Hotel. Please, anyone coming down for St. Molden's weekend or for the IPB Family Gathering, call 813-971-4710 and say you want a room that is blocked off for the IPB to get the special rate. Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
Ah, Musical Men...it's always a great time till some of the furniture gets damaged... :P
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on January 15, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
I love a good game of Musical Men!
As do I, as long as we don't end up as one of the broken chairs! Those ladies can get vicious... :o
Quote from: Welsh Wench on January 15, 2013, 07:18:17 PM
Quote from: Molden on January 15, 2013, 12:41:00 PM
;D What a Classic Moment Wenchie!!! Great Day that was! :D
It was a day I'll never forget! And the real reason for that look on Christophe's face..... ;)
Now---anyone up for a rollicking game of Musical Men again?
The goose parks it at the gate.
LOL! Aye Wenchie - as do I remember the real reason for that look on Christophe's face! I don't want to...but I do. ;)
As t' the furniture...so far, it keeps coming back for Moar!!! ;D
Quote from: Molden on January 16, 2013, 11:33:18 AM
LOL! Aye Wenchie - as do I remember the real reason for that look on Christophe's face! I don't want to...but I do. ;)
So does this guy... ;D
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BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Spot ON Mad Jack! ;)
Oh you had to bring up kilts in the same thread as Musical Men, didn't you?
Had an ... experience ... combining the two at the last Rendezvous. Not sure I want to repeat that. (Then again, not sure I DON'T.)
Quote from: iain robb on January 18, 2013, 05:54:25 PM
Oh you had to bring up kilts in the same thread as Musical Men, didn't you?
Had an ... experience ... combining the two at the last Rendezvous. Not sure I want to repeat that. (Then again, not sure I DON'T.)
C'mon Mate! Roll th' dice! By nature, the weekend is choc FULL of "Anything can happen...". ;)
No one plays Musical Men with such.....enthusiasm....as the women at BARF. :D
Although Rendezvous at TNRF did come close.
Let's just say that I could have done with a little less enthusiasm in the act of taking a seat. WHAM! And the knee -- and its owner and occupant -- crashed to the ground.
Was that Lady Mikayla that took you out Iain? She DOES play the game with a certain amount of...gusto? ;)
The first time, I think ... or was it the second? It's all a blur ...
*peeks in* Did someone say Musical Men??? ;) ;)
Oh my word, no, no one said a thing about Musical Men, Kate. Not a word.
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Ah, yes, the infamous moment when Her Majesty was, ahem, dethroned.
Quote from: iain robb on February 06, 2013, 01:36:31 PM
Ah, yes, the infamous moment when Her Majesty was, ahem, dethroned.
Nope, that would be...
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Which lead to Kate to doing this...
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Bwaaahahahaaaa!
Ah, right, my mistake. If I recall correctly, the look on Kate's face afterward seemed to say, "Wow, I can't believe I just hip-checked the queen ... but I'd do it again!"
Quote from: iain robb on February 07, 2013, 06:35:51 AM
Ah, right, my mistake. If I recall correctly, the look on Kate's face afterward seemed to say, "Wow, I can't believe I just hip-checked the queen ... but I'd do it again!"
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Yep, that's the look. :o
yepper...it won't be long before I'm enjoyin' a quickie in th' parking lot... ;)
Quote from: Welsh Wench on February 15, 2013, 09:46:33 AM
Molden's Quickie(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e65/welshwench/BARF2010036.jpg)
I still have my Quiche War pin and wear it on my favor sash. And laugh remembering back at that weekend!
-Are we there yet?
-No.
-Are we there yet?
-No.
-Are we there yet?
-No.
-Are we there yet?
-Yes
-Really?
-No!
OK! How 'bout now? Are we there yet? ;)
Alright boys, listen up. If I have to stop this thread and come back there, you are not going to like it. ;D
Now are we there yet??
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KITTY!
Even Molden's minions are in a hurry to get there...
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Walkin' on water Baby!!! 8)
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TWELVE days to go!
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Getting closer...
I'm a little confused on the countdown...nothing new. Just so I'm clear - you're talking about when You're heading down to Florida - and not the actual event (weekend of the 16th/17th) - Yes?
Nope, you're not confused. Insufficient coffee on my end of things. Corrected. ::)
Always ensure yer fueled properly afore boardin' th' Tardis doc...ye never know where or when you'll wind up! ;)
Soon......Will be heading down early.....leaving this Friday to make sure I get there in time......
Quote from: Molden on March 04, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Always ensure yer fueled properly afore boardin' th' Tardis doc...ye never know where or when you'll wind up! ;)
But that's half the fun! ;D
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
I'll get busy now on warming things up down here for y'all.
(Running in place now ...)
Please do that, Iain! I'm in desperate need of some quality beach time. We're in the middle of a nasty snowstorm here, and I'm not happy.
Well, I hope it warms up by next week. And that I don't do bodily harm to a couple of fellow employees this week. I'll deal with cold weather/disciplinary action/jail AFTER my nice, relaxing, tropical vacation. 8)
Doing everything possible to ensure perfect weather for our favorite invaders! I cannot wait to see each and every one of you! :) :) :)
TEN days left until the premier event of the 2013 season!
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on March 06, 2013, 01:24:00 PM
TEN days left until the premier event of the 2013 season!
I see what you did there....
;D
Psst! ONE WEEK TO GO!
I am going to be SOOOOO ready for this. I am in Austin right now, having my brain overloaded at SXSW Interactive. Two more days to go here, a dementedly early flight back to Orlando, and we're almost there.
I'm with ya! I'm ready to unplug from the pinata-fest at the Evil Galactic Empire and take in some Friends, Drink, and Sunshine!
Iain - looks like I'll revers-o your path - as I'm heading to Austin at the end of the month!
Nearly time! The course it set, bags are packed, and the controls are locked. ;D
No, seriously, they're locked up tight. Completely frozen. I couldn't budge the things if my life depended on it. Oh, well... Allons-y!
Well, bad news, good news and cool news ...
Bad news: No fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice for tailgate. This has been a really bad year for citrus.
Good news: I'll bake a panetone today and bring that.
Cool news: It's going to be cool enough that my wife is going to wear the blue velvet noble gown I made her.