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Title: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: renfairephotog on April 08, 2010, 06:16:57 PM
The countdown clock. Just over three weeks till faire so I launched the countdown clock.

Countdown To The Tennessee Renaissance Festival (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2010&month=5&date=1&hrs=0&ts=24&min=0&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=d&mode=t&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23000066&fgcolor=%23FFFFFF&title=Countdown%20To%20The%20Tennessee%20Renaissance%20Festival)
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 08, 2010, 08:48:16 PM
Are we there yet?
...Are we there yet?
......Are we there yet?
.........Are we there yet?
............Are we there yet?

ARE WE THERE YET!?
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: ladylissame on April 08, 2010, 09:17:41 PM
3 weeks to go
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Old Tinker on April 09, 2010, 09:08:02 AM
we's be count'n also. first ren faire of the season for me Belle and me,
just can not get here fast enough,
just three more weeks,  :P
be patient Tink, be patient,  :-\
me Belle and me...
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Welsh Wench on April 09, 2010, 11:56:28 AM
I'll be there the second weekend.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on April 09, 2010, 12:16:53 PM
I'll be there the second weekend as well!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Old Tinker on April 09, 2010, 01:06:21 PM
Quote from: Welsh Wench on April 09, 2010, 11:56:28 AM
I'll be there the second weekend.

Ahhh, the second weekend,   :'( , and you also Mad Jack,   :-\
this be the place were me Belle and me see the both of you, only once a year.....
now you both have really done it..   ???   were not sure if we can make the second weekend,,,
are there more from the sunshine state come'n North that weekend ?
(dad-burn-it, now we's have to think on this real hard..)  ;)
mayhaps me Belle and me's can work it out,
safe travels to all, (whatever weekend thee travels),
at thy service,
i be the Old Tinker and his Belle...
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: amy on April 09, 2010, 02:20:32 PM
Which day do most of you visit if you are only coming on one day per weekend.  I usually do one day for the first weekends then all 3 over memorial day.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: BamaWoodsman on April 09, 2010, 07:55:45 PM
I believe the Order of the Orange crew will be up there the Weekend of May 22, week# 4. 


Look forward to seeing everyone that we can. 
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 10, 2010, 06:06:13 PM
21 days till. ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Mixsae on April 12, 2010, 02:53:13 PM
Not sure if I'll be there Opening day but have my season pass for the rest of them.


May 1st has my presence requested for free comic book day as well as a friends wedding....but I wanna be at FAIR!


Still trying to make up my mind....
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 12, 2010, 02:55:36 PM
19 days till opening cannon.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Cap'n Hunnar Graybeard on April 12, 2010, 10:15:41 PM
We're only going to be able to come down for one day and have decided on May 1.

Hope to see some of you there.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: renfairephotog on April 13, 2010, 10:31:25 AM
I'm running my own countdown on my blog. http://renfairepictorial.wordpress.com (http://renfairepictorial.wordpress.com)  It's 25 for 25 years. It doesn't cover every year of the festival just the years I've been photographing it. I'm trying to give a glimpse into the faire.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Lady Catherine on April 13, 2010, 06:15:35 PM
hi ya'll!

i am not on cast this year, but will be reprising my noble bit on may 2nd as a playtron! look for me in gold and burgundy! ( and lots of pearls!)

i also got roped into doing the cast booth at least three weekends. ( yeah, yeah, RFPotog!) i will be diown by the lemonade stand( i thnk) near the joust field as fea or elf. not sure which yet!  please say hey if you see me, as i dont see too great!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Sir Francis Drake on April 14, 2010, 01:49:31 AM
I will coming down for the second time; Memorial Day weekend for all 3 days. Unfortunately, due to my work, that is all I can squeeze out. Not sure if I will be guest cast again as last year; either way, can usually find me near the cast's French Ambassador and his wife; since they are who I am coming down with ;)  Unless of course Her Majesty "suggests" I escort her around the grounds. I am not hard to spot; although the hair is a bit shorter than in my picture; thanks to an overzealous stylist  who shall not be used by me ever again.

See everyone in several weeks!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 14, 2010, 06:30:22 PM
17 days.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Old Tinker on April 15, 2010, 07:31:17 AM
Quote from: Avidd on April 14, 2010, 06:30:22 PM
17 days.

our friend Avidd, can thee not count faster ?   :'(   :P   ;)
me guess we's will see thee soon enough,
be well,
OT & B...
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: renfairephotog on April 16, 2010, 09:14:03 PM
http://www.belcourt.org/events?id=69318

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Dir. Jim Sharman/ 1975 / USA / 100min / digital with local cast LITTLE MORALS
Friday - Saturday, April 30-May 1 at Midnight

Downtown Nashville in an art old theater.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 17, 2010, 05:29:24 PM
I highly recommend the show! I went last Halloween down to the Belcourt and the shadow cast is great!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Seleyna Eirian on April 19, 2010, 10:10:14 AM
Only 12 days left!

I think most of our household has already packed and is anxiously awaiting April 30th so we can begin our trek down to Tennessee. Here's hoping those days go quick!

:):D:)
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 19, 2010, 06:11:59 PM
Hahaha can't wait to see you guys Friday night! Let me know if you need directions. :P
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Squire_Kit on April 20, 2010, 08:29:08 AM
I am quite giddy with excitement! (and shaking my head a bunch considering that looking back on the past few months I realise that I could have had the time to do cast. Sadly, at the time of auditions I didn't. So close...soooo close....!)

Nevertheless, I'll most certainly be partaking in faire. I'll be there as your regular ol' costumed playtron on the 15th of May. Watch out! I'll be in a custom costume! More info on that later.

Is there going to be any Ette invasion this year? It would be great to see the ol' gang.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 20, 2010, 05:58:28 PM
Some of them will be there first weekend, and then Jack and Wenchie are coming second weekend!

On an AWESOME note, I got my season pass in the mail yesterday! woo! *happy dance*
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 22, 2010, 06:00:52 PM
Only 9 days away.  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Old Tinker on April 23, 2010, 08:31:13 AM
Quote from: Avidd on April 22, 2010, 06:00:52 PM
Only 9 days away.  ;D

Ah, me's was gett'n worrie'd, lost count, but our good man Avidd has set the count right, now me's knows,  ;D

Ren Daught, CapnFaye, we's need thee to have a word with Mother Nature,,,,,,about next weekend,,,
faire weather no rain,
faire weather no rain,
faire weather no rain,,,,,,  ;)
(me's have not forgotten last year and the mon-soon's),
be well all,
your Old Tinker and his Belle...
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Mixsae on April 23, 2010, 12:04:52 PM
Get to work people!!!


Just checked the 10 day forecast...it's early so I'm hoping winds of change can still prevail.


Saturday- Showers

Sunday- Scattered Storms (severe at times)


*sigh*

April has been Beautiful........I so do not want a repeat of last year!


PS: Don't shoot...I'm just the messenger!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 24, 2010, 01:22:17 AM
I'm on it, Papa Tink!

faire weather, no rain...
faire weather, no rain...
faire weather, no rain...

Hopefully it'll storm this weekend and clear out and be sunny by next. *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: renfairephotog on April 24, 2010, 08:32:22 AM
One week till faire!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Sigundo on April 24, 2010, 08:39:19 AM
We're gonna be heading down to the Tennessee faire on the weekend of the 8th/9th of May (I work weekends so this is my only shot at it). First time to the Tenn faire. Is there a R/F book to sign in at this faire like the ORF one? Hope to meet more of you if you're there. If not, maybe the Ky Highland (2nd weekend I think) or back up at ORF in mid October... I like the cooler days, but its hard for me to get a weekend off, and except the Tenn one (which I'm using one of my vacation weeks), the other two planned trips can be cancelled based on work requirements (but they better have a darned good, backupable reason if they do).
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 24, 2010, 09:37:49 AM
There isn't a book to sign like in KY and OH, but a central location tends to be the Red Hook pub for everyone at TNRF.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: festmum on April 24, 2010, 11:11:50 AM
I will be making my cameo appearance at TNRF again this memorial day weekend if all goes well.  There is a SLIM possibility that I will be there the week before...extremely slim!

Anyway, any of you who are going to be there memorial day weekend keep a look out for me.  I'm easy to spot!!!!
:o

Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Lady Nicolette on April 24, 2010, 11:36:45 AM
BACON!  Can't wait to see you, festmum!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Chelsy on April 26, 2010, 04:00:05 AM
whoo! I'll be there on the weekend of the 15th for my eighth year. can't wait!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 26, 2010, 06:54:51 AM
Opening Weekend forecast:

Saturday
Scattered T-Storms (40%) High: 81° Low: 63°

Sunday
Scattered T-Storms (40%) High: 79° Low: 58°
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Pinn on April 26, 2010, 07:04:49 AM
Full of good news aren't ya.....CapnFaye?
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 26, 2010, 10:14:50 AM
5 DAYS!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Old Tinker on April 27, 2010, 09:21:50 AM
Quote from: CapnFayeCutler on April 26, 2010, 06:54:51 AM
Opening Weekend forecast:

Saturday
Scattered T-Storms (40%) High: 81° Low: 63°

Sunday
Scattered T-Storms (40%) High: 79° Low: 58°

our Pinn, the key here is that our CapnFaye reports "SCATTERED T-STORMS", which me's will take over 80% rainfall, and the thing about scattered is that they(storms) will "scat" somewhere else beside at TNRF..  ;)
faire weather no rain,
faire weather no rain,
faire weather no rain,, so be it !

OT & B...
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Mixsae on April 27, 2010, 02:39:42 PM
Last year scattered storms meant it would rain on Covington Glenn and hammer us but not a drop to fall anywhere else.


The glass is not half empty......it was in fact full of wine till the rain started and it sloshed out and became dilutted as I ran for cover.

  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Old Tinker on April 27, 2010, 02:56:24 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 27, 2010, 02:39:42 PM
Last year scattered storms meant it would rain on Covington Glenn and hammer us but not a drop to fall anywhere else.


The glass is not half empty......it was in fact full of wine till the rain started and it sloshed out and became dilutted as I ran for cover.

  ;D

Oh but Mixsae, lets turn it around this year and it can rain everywhere else, but not on TNRF,
deal,,,  ;)

your Old Tinker and his Belle...
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Chelsy on April 27, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 27, 2010, 02:39:42 PM
The glass is not half empty......it was in fact full of wine till the rain started and it sloshed out and became dilutted as I ran for cover.

  ;D

running for cover? you're no fun! haha. my friend and I sat steadfast through the rain watching buckle and swash. ruined the feathers in my hat, but it was fun.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 28, 2010, 08:38:03 AM
3 DAYS 'TILL FAIRE!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Mixsae on April 28, 2010, 11:25:49 AM
Quote from: chelamarie on April 27, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 27, 2010, 02:39:42 PM
The glass is not half empty......it was in fact full of wine till the rain started and it sloshed out and became dilutted as I ran for cover.

  ;D

running for cover? you're no fun! haha. my friend and I sat steadfast through the rain watching buckle and swash. ruined the feathers in my hat, but it was fun.


Depends on where we were. I was with Porter and Stout most the time. Us getting wet....it happens (I believe we coined the phrase "Moist" to explain it)

But the acoustic guitars.....they don't handle water quite as well as Pirates do.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Lord Magnus on April 28, 2010, 11:49:27 AM
Greetings everyone, this will be my visit to this faire. Im looking forward to it and having a great time! ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Chelsy on April 28, 2010, 12:38:02 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 28, 2010, 11:25:49 AM
Quote from: chelamarie on April 27, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 27, 2010, 02:39:42 PM
The glass is not half empty......it was in fact full of wine till the rain started and it sloshed out and became dilutted as I ran for cover.

  ;D

running for cover? you're no fun! haha. my friend and I sat steadfast through the rain watching buckle and swash. ruined the feathers in my hat, but it was fun.


Depends on where we were. I was with Porter and Stout most the time. Us getting wet....it happens (I believe we coined the phrase "Moist" to explain it)

But the acoustic guitars.....they don't handle water quite as well as Pirates do.

oh. you are forgiven, then. :]

let's just hope for no rain at all this season!

and lord magnus, hope you enjoy tnren! are you going opening weekend?
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Lord Magnus on April 28, 2010, 03:49:38 PM
Greetings Chelamarie I will be there with some friends on opening weekend.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: renfairephotog on April 28, 2010, 09:01:27 PM
I at the festival site today. There are some changes. A beer tent has moved. Follow the road from the pub, pass the food vendors, pass the road to bazzar stage and you dead end at the new beer tent.  The prives have been moved they were near the Pirate stage and are now at the far end of the Joust area. I think it's good this kills the bottle neck that was between the joust/chess board area and the path to  the Pirates stage.  They put  gravel on the ground in the Privy area.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 28, 2010, 09:48:48 PM
Sat May 1

Scattered T-Storms
High 77°
Low 65°
60% Chance

Sun May 2

T-Storms
High 76°
Low 59°
70% Chance

UGGGGGH! NO RAIN! *does SuperMagicAnti-RainDance™*

Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: renfairephotog on April 29, 2010, 12:07:36 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs314.ash1/27843_114825901884941_109340185766846_125454_5312298_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Mixsae on April 29, 2010, 07:19:42 AM
Quote from: renfairephotog on April 28, 2010, 09:01:27 PM
I at the festival site today. There are some changes. A beer tent has moved. Follow the road from the pub, pass the food vendors, pass the road to bazzar stage and you dead end at the new beer tent.  The prives have been moved they were near the Pirate stage and are now at the far end of the Joust area. I think it's good this kills the bottle neck that was between the joust/chess board area and the path to  the Pirates stage.  They put  gravel on the ground in the Privy area.


I know Griffin Leatherworks has moved. They are now near the The Pirate Stage and that tent....I highly suggest anyone who's been known to travel to dinner with us stop by Griffin's at some point Saturday.

Ya never know what you might find there (or who)

;)
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Lord Magnus on April 29, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
I just read a weather report that its going to be strong T-Storms  and over an inch of rain Sat.  Is the local forecast down there saying anything different? going to  be driving out tomorrow morning. :)
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 29, 2010, 03:31:37 PM
Sat May 1st
80% chance of T storms up to 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.

Sun May 2nd
80% chance of T storms with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.

:(
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Lord Magnus on April 29, 2010, 03:41:46 PM
Quote from: Avidd on April 29, 2010, 03:31:37 PM
Sat May 1st
80% chance of T storms up to 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.

Sun May 2nd
80% chance of T storms with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.

:(

Ouch! my armor and surcoat are going to get drenched...
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Mixsae on April 29, 2010, 03:44:38 PM
There is also a discussion going with Craig and several others on FB.


We're performing all sorts of "no rain" ceremonies but atleast one of us...not naming any names (he claims to be a slave to the crystal sphere) has caved in and begun waterproofing his boots and cloak...

We'll deal with him later :p


For now the question is...do we start building a boat OR gather as much waterproof canvas as we can and begin making a giant umbrella to cover all of Covington Glen?
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: ladylissame on April 29, 2010, 03:51:09 PM
Ummm.....yes!
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Chelsy on April 29, 2010, 04:16:45 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 29, 2010, 03:44:38 PM
For now the question is...do we start building a boat OR gather as much waterproof canvas as we can and begin making a giant umbrella to cover all of Covington Glen?

after the downpour that was last year, I think both are serviceable options! haha.
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Avidd on April 29, 2010, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 29, 2010, 03:44:38 PM
There is also a discussion going with Craig and several others on FB.


We're performing all sorts of "no rain" ceremonies but atleast one of us...not naming any names (he claims to be a slave to the crystal sphere) has caved in and begun waterproofing his boots and cloak...

We'll deal with him later :p


For now the question is...do we start building a boat OR gather as much waterproof canvas as we can and begin making a giant umbrella to cover all of Covington Glen?

Hey, I'm just thinking ahead.
Also thinking of trading the cloak for a life preserver vest. :p
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Lady Catherine on April 29, 2010, 04:59:00 PM
i myself, have retired my noble garb for the weekend and are going for the fairy look sunday!  also, am covering a fairy umbrella!  :)
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: CapnFayeCutler on April 29, 2010, 10:23:27 PM
Quote from: Mixsae on April 29, 2010, 03:44:38 PM

For now the question is...do we start building a boat OR gather as much waterproof canvas as we can and begin making a giant umbrella to cover all of Covington Glen?

"We're gonna need a bigger boat"
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: Mixsae on April 30, 2010, 08:06:15 AM
A bigger boat with a fully stocked bar and great acoustics!


(Just becuase it's raining does it mean the music has to stop!)
Title: Re: Countdown to TN REN
Post by: amy on April 30, 2010, 03:27:18 PM
Sarah and I are hauling out our Renaissance Play clothes too.  Wonder how this will look with rubber boots? :o