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Title: Count down is ON!!!!!
Post by: Lord Figaro on December 01, 2009, 01:36:05 PM
Countdown To Arizona Ren Fest (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2010&month=2&date=6&hrs=10&ts=12&min=0&sec=0&tz=-420&lang=en&show=dhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Arizona%20Ren%20Fest)

66 days
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Post by: Apolonia on December 02, 2009, 08:49:10 PM
It will be here before we know it!!!
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Post by: crazyrennie on December 04, 2009, 09:21:05 AM
Time to oil the Falconry glove!
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Post by: Black Hearted Pearl on December 07, 2009, 12:30:42 PM
bounce bounce bounce
bounce bounce bounce
bounce bounce bounce

Can you tell I'm excited?
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Post by: Lord Figaro on December 07, 2009, 04:34:36 PM
18 Days
27 Hours
46 Minutes

Until B O O M
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Post by: Norfolk on December 16, 2009, 09:36:28 AM
As the Baroness and I will once again make the trek from Colorado to join you for the President's Day weekend this year, we share your excitement!
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Post by: Marcos Charron on December 17, 2009, 04:54:15 PM
Quote from: Lord Figaro on December 07, 2009, 04:34:36 PM
18 Days
27 Hours
46 Minutes

Until B O O M

Hmmmmm

With opening day on Feb 6th, that leaves 51 days till opening.

What calender you using there Fig?

Marcos
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Post by: Lord Figaro on December 18, 2009, 12:31:37 PM
Well I used a count down clock on the first post at http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdclock.html, I entered in the date. The last posting on the days and such was from me clicking the link, but I must have copied the numbers from the wrong parts. The numbers probably were supposed to read:

51 days
18 hours
27 minutes
46 seconds

At least on that date. Now however it would read:

49 days
23 hours
18 minutes
40 seconds

Countdown To Arizona Renaissance Festival (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2010&month=2&date=06&hrs=10&ts=12&min=00&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=dhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Arizona%20Renaissance%20Festival)
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Post by: Marcos Charron on December 28, 2009, 11:24:35 AM
Fig

You going to be our official bonger for the season?

Marcos
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Post by: Lord Figaro on December 31, 2009, 11:49:38 AM
It seems like it will be me again this year, unless someone else wants to take over?

37 days
0 Hours
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5 Seconds

Till PARTY TIME BABY!!!!!
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Post by: gusjodi on January 02, 2010, 01:00:23 AM
I will be there opening weekend! I can't wait!!!  ;D
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Post by: Apolonia on January 06, 2010, 11:55:44 PM
Bong!!  :D

30   days
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Post by: irregularjoe on January 08, 2010, 10:33:47 AM
I don't know if anyone has posted this but the Schedule is up at royal faires dot com :)  A new act that I think everyone will enjoy is Wine and Alchemy.  It's Mark Varelas from E Muzeki fame.  I saw them up in Michigan over Labor Day weekend and I don't think anyone will be disappointed.  Their music beautiful and passionate!  You'll love it  :)
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Post by: Lord Figaro on January 08, 2010, 04:20:18 PM
They have a few new acts it would appear then.

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

Enjoy!!!
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Post by: Apolonia on January 11, 2010, 11:52:39 AM
25 days, 23 hours, 6 minutes and 17 seconds
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Post by: irregularjoe on January 18, 2010, 08:28:07 AM
A milestone!  We are down to the "teens", Nineteen days to First Cannon of the year!  :D
I made a dry run of sorts Saturday morning.  After my morning jog, I had some extra time so I jumped in my car and headed out to Gecko Espresso for a cup of hot chai.  The drive was fun heading towards the Superstition Mountains and the sunrise with the clouds was magnificent!  I can't wait to begin doing this on a weekly basis  :)  Am I right?  Who's with me  :)
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Post by: Lord Figaro on January 18, 2010, 11:43:31 AM
19 Days
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Tic Toc.
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Post by: crazyrennie on January 19, 2010, 03:32:47 PM
tent-check
Garb repaired-mostly
Radios-check
leather treated-mostly

Sanity-lost
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Post by: Marcos Charron on January 19, 2010, 04:17:10 PM

Table built? - check
Bench built? -check
Comfy Chair? -check
Magic box packed? -check
Ready to read first tarot cards? - check

Still need to go get employee ID and meet other readers.
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Post by: Apolonia on January 20, 2010, 11:30:47 AM
Quote from: Marcos Charron on January 19, 2010, 04:17:10 PM

Table built? - check
Bench built? -check
Comfy Chair? -check
Magic box packed? -check
Ready to read first tarot cards? - check

Still need to go get employee ID and meet other readers.




Gypsy tarot readings? Sweet! Where will you be located?

I have my season pass; can hardly wait for opening cannon!!!  ;D
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Post by: Lady Isabella on January 20, 2010, 01:19:13 PM
Me too! Where we you be?
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Post by: Marcos Charron on January 20, 2010, 01:40:58 PM
Location, Location, Location!

I don't know what location I will be in till we have our staff meeting. I will be working for Gypsy Fortune Telling, they have two locations, a tent near the Falconers Heath, and a pavillion sort of affair on the far lane.

I will post here and let others know where to find me.

Marcos
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Post by: crazyrennie on January 21, 2010, 11:15:47 AM
Of course if you happen to go by the Falconers Heath-there are great things to see


self Promotion a great thing
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Post by: Marcos Charron on January 21, 2010, 04:31:13 PM
Self Promotion is a great thing!

Damn right!

Anyone else want to join in?

Marcos
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Post by: Lord Figaro on January 22, 2010, 03:54:26 AM
15 Days
7 Hours
4 Minutes
27 Seconds


Till BOOM
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Post by: Comte de Gilbert on January 22, 2010, 09:48:37 AM
ugh...still need to finish my favors  :-\ , but certainly ready for a Scotch egg and Guinness breakfast!!
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Post by: irregularjoe on January 23, 2010, 10:52:30 AM
A mere fortnight away!  Ok, a fortnight and six minutes to !!!BOOOOM!!  :D
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Post by: Muffin on January 23, 2010, 02:36:06 PM
*pout* We will miss you guys...  :'(
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Post by: Lord Figaro on January 23, 2010, 02:53:05 PM
You shall be greatly missed my dear.
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Post by: Comte de Gilbert on January 24, 2010, 03:35:02 AM
indeed you guys have become a fixture for us that will be sorely missed this year.  :'(
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Post by: Marcos Charron on January 24, 2010, 12:04:56 PM
+1

No Muffin!, sadness!

Marcos
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Post by: Muffin on January 25, 2010, 11:19:54 AM
 :-* :-* :-*

xoxoxoxo
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Post by: Lord Figaro on January 25, 2010, 03:07:53 PM
11 Day
19 Hours
50 Minutes

Till

BOOM!!!!!

TIME!!!!
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Post by: Marcos Charron on January 25, 2010, 06:37:12 PM
Went to the fairegrounds today for my boothie id, lots going on!

Won't be long now!

Marcos
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Post by: irregularjoe on January 25, 2010, 08:03:32 PM
Hi all,
I wrote this a few years ago for my myspace blog page.  I thought I would share it.  I hope it makes you chuckle a little and I certainly hope it doesn't offend anyone :)

TOP 10 TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS AND NEWBIES!

Or, "Is that a Turkey Leg in your pants or are you just happy to see me..." by Irregular Joe

It's that time of year again. Time to blow the dust off of this old gem and repost.  Enjoy :o)


First and foremost (hithertofore in roman numerals), if you have never been to a festival, you're either going to love it or hate it. If you hate it, just leave, don't stick around and be a weenie, there's a tractor pull or yard sale very close by I'm sure. If you're not sure right away, slam two beers and a glass of mead. It will enhance the rest of your experience and may just loosen your arse up enough to enjoy the rest of it. If you do enjoy it or just plain fall in love with it, my condolences to you and your Visa Gold Card. Both of you will be spent by the end of the day (and you have to come back tomorrow).

IInd, this is a Renaissance Festival. So don't get all butt hurt if mud gets flung on you at the Wild Men show or a falcon poops on your head. And it's not church so please; don't get the angry (or scarlet arse) when Mike at Vegetable Justice tells you why there are tomato seeds in your sister's bed or that with your baseball hat on backwards you look like Darth Vader's wiener  :)

IIIrd, it's a Renaissance Festival, not a costume party. I've watched a few Renaissance and Medieval era movies in my time and I don't recall seeing Spock, a storm trooper, Austin Powers or Marilyn Manson in any of them. So George Takei, if you are reading this, please leave the Enterprise standard issue uniform at home.

IVth, some of these folks make a decent living. But many of them do not. If you can afford a couple of beers, then you can afford a buck, one lousy stinking dollar, at the end of a show. If not, look for me, I'll give ya one (dollar, not beer).

Vth, as soon as it starts to sprinkle, even a little, run like hell to your car and get away as fast as you can! It will flood and you will be up to your knees in Arizona quick sand! Ok, that's a bold faced lie and absolutely for my own benefit. But usually when all of you mundanes leave, it leaves the rest of the Festival day just for us in garb and that's pretty cool.

VIth, buy some garb.  Would you go to the Oscars in jeans or would you wear a tux?  Well then, dress appropriately! I have some really fantastic pictures I've taken of some really great people at the festival. But sir, you in the Raiders shirt, khaki shorts, flip-flops, Oakley sunglasses with zinc cream on your nose and the other fifty people just like you in the shot are ruining the Kodak moment.

VIIth, now that you just bought some garb, lose the sunglasses.

VIIIth, I know that we are technically outside. But do you mind not burning a smoke while sitting right next to others at a show? The world is your ashtray here. Just step away from the show a few yards. I appreciate it. And we all appreciate it if you put your smoke completely out and then put it in the trash. I don't step on what's left of my Fysh n Chyps and leave it on the ground, it goes in the trash. And so should your roach.

IXth, The gates open at 10:00 so if you get stuck on the 60 at 1:00, start earlier next time (I can give you a wake up call when I get to the parking lot at 9:30).

Xth and lastly, If reading this does indeed give you the scarlet arse, stay away from Vegetable Justice :o)  It's not for the easily offended or tomato lovers :o)

I hope this doesn't make me sound like a Renaissnob...

I'll be writing a section called "How to do the Arizona Renaissance Festival for Under $100.00 a Day", that is, just as soon as I can figure out how to do it myself...

HUZZAH!!!
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Post by: Norfolk on January 25, 2010, 10:02:22 PM
Well said, indeed!
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Post by: Lady Isabella on January 26, 2010, 08:43:58 AM
Joe that's some funny stuff!
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Post by: Comte de Gilbert on January 26, 2010, 10:51:02 PM
Lady Isabella...how good it is to see you pokin around again, can't wait to see you again!! BTW are you on facebook by chance?

If you look for me I'm listed as Scott Parker
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Post by: Lord Figaro on January 27, 2010, 02:28:47 AM
Good question Comte de Gilbert, If anyone would like I am under my name John Kilroy. You may recognize me by my photo?
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Post by: Muffin on January 27, 2010, 04:06:55 PM
Quote from: Comte de Gilbert on January 26, 2010, 10:51:02 PM
BTW are you on facebook by chance?

If you look for me I'm listed as Scott Parker


that and he's wearing a really stupid shirt in his profile picture!  :-X :D :D :D :-*
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Post by: Comte de Gilbert on January 27, 2010, 10:41:04 PM
could be worse...could be wearing a Wild jersie
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Post by: irregularjoe on January 28, 2010, 08:45:05 AM
We are down to the single digits Faire Folk!  Only 9 days to go!!!
With that I'd like to share a little something I penned this morning...ok, I typed on my HP laptop...

The Renaissance Faire is great fun
From the morn' to the end of the Sun
And six Scottish eggs
Two turkey leggs
Four mead, seven beers and I'm done
:)
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Post by: Lord Figaro on January 28, 2010, 10:00:46 AM
9 Days
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Then LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Marcos Charron on January 28, 2010, 01:15:39 PM
Wow!

It's almost here!

Staff meeting on Sat, and set up the gypsy tent.

Next Sat?, time to play!

Marcos
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Post by: Lady Isabella on February 03, 2010, 08:50:45 AM
Comte de Gilbert,
Not on Facebook, just here! Looking forward to seeing all of you. Our first weekend will be Feb 13th and every other weekend after that. Please pass on my best regards to Lady Jessica!
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Post by: Lord Figaro on February 03, 2010, 12:05:42 PM
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It's not looking to good that the wife and I will be there Presidents day weekend, but the wife is "promising" to go around my birthday maybe. Hope you all have a most wonderful time and we shall miss seeing & Meeting everyone on Presidents day weekend.

BOOM BOOM BOOM
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Post by: Muffin on February 04, 2010, 09:57:18 AM
Quote from: Comte de Gilbert on January 27, 2010, 10:41:04 PM
could be worse...could be wearing a Wild jersie


*pppppppbbbbbbbttttt*  :P

Have fun this weekend kids!!  :-* have a mudslide or three for me!!
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Post by: Comte de Gilbert on February 04, 2010, 04:46:15 PM
OH you know we will...Time to get my French on!!
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Post by: Muffin on February 05, 2010, 02:01:58 PM
My Mom and Dad will be out on Saturday!! Dad said he should wear a sign around his neck that says "will work for Loki" LOL!!  :D