97 Days
Also... feel free to add a brief story describing WHY you go to Scarborough Faire.
Here...I'll go first.... since I'm injured..I have LOTS of time so mine may not be brief.
Had a friend also named Scot but with only 1 T who said "You should go to Scarborough Faire"... so one day the weather was great and me and the fam-damily were looking for something to do.... googled it... loaded up and headed out for our very first trip to a renaissance festival.
Entered the gates and immediately went "ahhhhhhh".... Just loved the immediate feeling. We walked around and sat at a few shows and before too long we noticed that we stuck out like a sore thumb because we were in civilian clothes which I later learned was called a "mundane".
\
We went to Dustys rental and all got dressed up in costumes..I chose a wizard (hence the current name Merlin) because Merlin was always my favorite character in medieval times. We felt a little more comfortable and decided to return the following weekend.
This time we immediately headed to Dusty's and got decked out so we felt more involved but soon noticed that we were still "mundane". That day, however, was the hook...line... and sinker. We were now rennies, playtrons. whatever the term is..... we were hooked.
Since then we have bought and made several costumes before finally meeting some of the Scots who welcomed us in with open arms. Richard the Bear was one of the first who invited me to march in the parade.... then I met the O'Farrells and Donna Catalina and many other wonderful people. Now we schedule our summer around Scarborough.
Me and Savannah are there almost every day...the wife-unit and the older food eater come at least 1 day per weekend... and we love it.
We have traveled to other faires...went to Colorado last summer for the Rendezvous.... loved it.
So if you see me..and we haven't met... come say HELLOOOOOOOO ! I march with the Queens Own Highlanders and usually hand out near Motley Players.
Is it April yet?
Trips to Scarborough have become a tradition for Nimue and me. If we lived close enough, we would be there every open day, but, alas, too far... The most we've done in a single season was preview, open, and closing weekends. It feels like home, though, for some of the same reasons you cite.
So...tell your dear old dad...how are you injured?!? (Ya rotten kid...didn't even tell me!)
So good to see those who travel from afar at what I call home....
Injured... well... it seems I was lifting too heavy trying to get ready for a show that was moved up 2 months and I damaged a nerve in my arm.
It is supposed to be fixed and only 5 weeks away from being able to life heavy again.... we will see.
I found out about Scarby...no joke by finding Paul's photos online. I searched through them and instantly went, "I HAVE TO GO TO THIS PLACE."
I made a costume and a friend of mine drove us both down there. We fell in love with it instantly. That friend who went with me? Works for the jousters now and met her fiance (funny enough online, but also a Rennie who I knew from TRF). My first season was 2007. In 2008, I made several weekends, much to the dismay of my Dad as it was my Senior Year of HS. 2008 was also the year that I became active on the forums and met...the three Sirens of the South, LadyJessica, BrimstoneBlue (aka Warcat or whatever the hell she calls herself these days... :D), and Guinny. One weekend with them and I was never the same! (Ask me how I met Molden the first time too... ;D)
I have made at least four weekends every season since then. I don't know how this season will play out yet but you'll usually see me running amuck with pirates or bouncing around from place to place.
...the real reason of why I go:
Well...what became an adventure one weekend turned into falling in love with a place and a group of a people.
There is a magic to Scarborough that I have never seen or known elsewhere in my life. And I'll keep going back, however frequent or less frequent until I am unable to.
That's awesome Elo.... the magic of Scarby is exactly that...MAGICAL!
There's a certain feeling inside the walls...a feeling of happiness and far away from all the ugliness of the real world.
I've met people inside the walls that I rarely, if ever, see on the outside. I feel very comfortable inside the walls... I absolutely love the people I've met there. There are no nerds.... no ugly people... no hateful people.... just fun.
Since we dove head first into the whole "renny" thing...it has been a great experience for our family. My daughters make new costumes constantly. My wife is even taking belly dancing lessons now ! ! I can't tell you how hot that is !!
I have researched my Scottish history and learned so much about my family and Scotland...these are things I would have never done without the renaissance experience.
I can't wait for April !!
I couldn't tell you when I first heard of Scarby, seems I have known about it forever. I could never convince the ex to go and so the first season after I was divorced I went alone and fell in love with the place. Now I go as often as I can each season with My Love (who says it is her favorite big faire).
I agree with the feeling comfortable inside the walls, Merlin. When I walk through those gates I feel at peace and the rest of the world fades into unimportance.
*After a while I also usually feel a bit wobbly but I think that's from the rum, not the faire*
98 days
A friend talked me into going back in 1995, I think. By the end of the day I decided to convert my day pass to a season pass. Had a season, participant, or FOF pass every year since then. Probably haven't missed even 5 days since then. Last time I missed was for Julia's graduation when she got her masters degree. That was about 5 years ago.
Started getting garb after my first weekend. Been getting better garb each year. Now have a whole walkin closet full of garb. Finally have enough... for now.
But Ron what about opening weekend? You will need something new. LOL
Just sitting and waiting now.
I think for opening weekend i will break out my new Pride of Scotland... new doublet... new plaid and new clan broach.
Come on April.... get here already !
I need to get motivated on my sewing. <sigh>
Scarborough feels kinda like Grandma's 20 acre backyard. There are cool old buildings with neat stuff and you know the ground so well that you don't have to think before avoiding the muddy spots. You can dress up in fantastic clothes and play with your friends all day.
Scarborough is like coming home after spending a very long time away. All your old friends and lots of cousins come by to see you and enjoy eating, drinking and lots of music.
.....and its now 92 days away.
That was downright poetic, DC... :) See you soon!
You are so correct DonaCatalina,Scarborough is so comfy felling.
Quote from: Alerrick Afon Adou on January 06, 2012, 08:27:58 AM
You are so correct DonaCatalina,Scarborough is so comfy felling.
Oh, dear Sir, I try to hard not to do nit-picking proofreading stuff on forums, but did you really mean "comfy felling"? Just a typo, right?
maybe not the correct word (comfy) sorry Polly. It feels like Home when I walk through the gates.
perhaps his inhibitions are felled by the comfortable feeling of Scarborough Faire. ;D
Not all wizards can spell correctly.... it's a jenetic thang... ::)
Thats write.... sometimes hour grammer can be..... wrong?
...so can our grandpa....
Some dayz you wizzards are not right. ;D
Definitely not right, Angus. You don't find Druids on the right too much...
Aye, but fine druids ye be.
I started going back in about 2003, I think, with my best friend/identical-twin-from-another-mother Darla, and her son. For a few years we went one day, and then after the 2005 visit, during which we each purchased our first pair of Medieval Moccasins, we decided that one day was NOT enough, and so in '06 we made a weekend of it, complete with a stay at the Texas Inn. Trust me when I say DO NOT DO THIS. She'd had a friend make her a beautiful gypsy costume, out of wholly inappropriate fabrics for Scarby in May, and I cobbled together a sort of peasanty outfit from stuff I had. Late that year, I met one of the local members of the IWG through another organization, and bought a FOF for the 2007 season. That's the year that I developed a friendship with Nelson Stewart, of The Rogues, and I was at faire every single open day that season. I also visited Middlefaire, TRF, and Carolina RF that year. In 2008 The Rogues asked me to sell CD's for them, so I had participant passes in 08 & 09. 2010 I had a FOF, and then this last year I worked for Majikah so had a participant pass again, as I will this year.
over the last several years, I've visited all the major festivals in TX, Norman, PARF, Sterling, MDRF, and Carolina. Some have been better experiences than others, and only one have I really been uncomfortable, but no matter where I go, I compare first to Scarby. Scarby is home. 99% of the time, when I get through those gates into the parking lot, even before I'm in the festival proper, the drama and stress of the outside world melts away, and I'm happy again, all is right in my world.
Raevyncait is not saying don't spend the weekend, she is saying avoid the Texas Inn. ;D
Oh, I dunno... You can always put saddles on the rats to let the roaches ride, and have yourself a nice race.
Didn't the Texas Inn burn down and get rebuilt since 2006?
What everyone has said about Scarby—about it being like "being home"—is so right. I've had people, who I've never before had direct contact with, acknowledge me, one noting that I've been coming down for a number of years. Now, if I were a regular, like Angus, or DC, or young Merlin, who are there every weekend, I could understand it. But we've only been there one or two weekends a season most years.
With Homer, the Odyssey, making trips more comfortable for these old bones, we'll be making more trips, I should think. Last year, we traveled close to 5,000 miles on faire trips, and have about the same already scheduled this year. We may need to make about 3 visits to Scarby this year...I could live with that! My new garb gives me a number of options for various weather conditions.
I never expected to build the friendships that I have with some of you Scarbites. It makes Scarby even more special.
And this is a countdown, isn't it?
Well, it's 90 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes, 45 seconds until Opening Cannon!!!
DC is right, do NOT stay at the Texas Inn. There are NO handicap accessible rooms, mostly because there are NO GROUND FLOOR ROOMS. When we made the reservation, we specifically asked for a ground floor room, (and paid in advance), then got there to discover that there were none. (apparently it goes against their nature to be up front, and it's a good thing we CAN climb stairs, we just don't like to have to do it, with our arthritic knees).
All of the rooms face WEST, the A/C is a wall mounted unit (looks like a standard window unit, only it's mounted in the wall) IN THE BATHROOM on the EAST wall. When we left to go to faire in the morning on Saturday, we left the air on low, knowing that since it was forecast to be 95 that afternoon, that the room would be miserable if we left it off. Upon our return, we entered a room that was about 108, because not only did they turn it off, they partially opened the drapes in the window. Fortunately, we're close enough that we could each clean up leaving the bathroom door open so that the one in the shower didn't get frostbite while everyone else roasted!
It did not burn down, I don't remember a fire there at all, but I could have blocked that out. I do remember back in, umm, 2009 I think, there were some straight line winds & possibly a tornado or two that touched down and ripped the roof off the TI, and did some other damage to the building, but they reroofed and repaired the other damage and reopened the following year.
Very easily could have been the tornado I was thinking about. I just remember seeing some signs or something about it being closed due to something... Besides groceries, old age discounts also apply to memory...
Also... feel free to add a brief story describing WHY you go to Scarborough Faire
Why do I go to Scarby? To be honest that is where I feel at home. Most renfaire's I feel like I walked into one of my family member's home's. The first time I went to Scarby was back in 2001. One Saturday one of our friends said next saturday they were going to scarby, and did we want to go. From my stash of fabric I made my frst garb. I laugh at it now. The back of the bodice had velcro in it! The pour PP came in mundanes and was miserable until a friend bought him a Lady Dra shirt (against his wishes. BTW this is the same shirt that is 2nd to his Flamingo shirt, in the number of times worn to faire ;D)
I had so much fun, when they mentioned going to TRF that fall, I knew I had to go to that as well. The only year that we didn't get to go to scarby at least 1 time during the run was when we were in hobbit land (New Zeland).
With the kiddo and work things we may not get to go many times this year, but we are going to go at least 2-3 times. Wouldn't feel right if I couldn't see my 'family' at least a few times ;D
And if it means anything, soon as we found out we were expecting, we started making the kiddo garb for faire. No leaving her behind, the fuzzlet is being dragged along :) She has her ren aunts and uncles to meet. ;D
Why do I come to Scarby? We had such a miserable time on our first visit, as you can see by the accompanying photo... Jeez... I think I actually still had hair! ... and where the hell is all the gray?!? 1989 was a reasonably good year... That's my other boy, young Merlin. I suppose you might say he's your half-brother. His head looks like yours now...
(http://www.oldmerlin.com/images/S/Scarby1.jpg)
Is it weird that I had a dream last night that I was ""back home" at Scarby??
I went the first time in .... I am not sure. I want to say 2001. I went with my brothers and I ever made grab for myself( it was so bad).. I have gone back ever year since and had FOF passes a few times. I spend the hole year planning for the fair. I know my family and friends are SO tired of hearing about it. I cant wait for this season! My husband has some family that lives in waxahachie i can stay with. So i going to get to go Sat and Sun this year!!
85 days to go
First time I went many years ago was with some friends. For some reason I remember thinking how empty it felt, how one end of the faire (where Cast in Bronze is now) was way too sunny and needed more trees. That didn't deter me, however, that I started going more often, first with my friends, evenually making it a solo trip. I'll admit it, making it a solo trip was when it got interesting and I got mixed up with all sorts of shady characters, right E?
For me and John now now, it's a mini-faire-vacation. Stay in a nice place. Get up in a comfy bed, have a good breakfast. Head out to faire at a reasonable hour. No worries about anything.
One thing about Scarby, though. When I'm at TRF, I want to catch at least a few shows. When I'm at Scarby, I'm content to sit at a bar, any of them, really, and watch the world go by.
Yarrr!
Whereas this is a countdown thread, and
Whereas wizards are known for their intimate relationship with time, and
Whereas nobody else has mentioned it,
I hereby declare it to be
83 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes, 10 seconds
until Opening Cannon of Opening Day of Scarborough 2012
HUZZAH................. One more day closer Merlin the Elder ;D
83 bottles of rum on the wall,
83 bottles of rum,
take one down and pass it around
82 bottles of rum on the wall!
oh wait..... was this not the rum thread?
You've been hanging around Teach too long...
Quote from: DonaCatalina on January 16, 2012, 02:27:10 PM
83 bottles of rum on the wall,
83 bottles of rum,
take one down and pass it around
82 bottles of rum on the wall!
oh wait..... was this not the rum thread?
Every thread is a rum thread !
every thread is a... blast it Merlin.. beat me to it
*rum makes threads better*
Dang! If you're going to have a countdown thread, it should at minimum contain a countdown.
It is 78 days, 11 hours, 43 minutes, 30 seconds
until opening day's opening cannon
.....29,28,27,26,25.............Ready to escape to the village of Scarborough!!!!
Only 75 days left
73
Just spoke with Adam and he said YUP! The Fire Whip guy WILL BE at Scarby ! ! ! !
Awesome.
Comeon opening day!!!!!!!!! We Wizards need to get a spell going Merlin,and Merlin the Elder. It`s time to start worken that magic that we Wizards do!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D Huzzah
Hey....I brought the good weather last year.... it's someone else's turn this season. I'm working on a spell to bring TWIG to Scarby right now.
Ana Nethrak.... Eye of Newt...
Uthvas Bthud'...Iron with Rust...
D'okeiel Tienve.. Pirates Boot...
Twig to Scarby is a MUST...
I declare this in the name of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake.... It shall be ! !
Now ride on the breath of the dragon ! !
73days to go!!!!
Deciding that 72 days til opening is a good time to go through the garb and accessories!!
Gettin' fancy on us, DC? I'm really getting excited about this year!!!
Master Dorian and myself can't wait till opening weekend!
You want fancy? Woo Hoo ;D
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86Axt3_BGPw/TkMRpPoaz0I/AAAAAAAABhk/3U1eOZmqgrw/s1600/66-days.gif)
Love It DonaCatalina. It will be here in no time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Huzzah
61
59
Wow..........less than two months!!! FIFTY EIGHT...........................
58, hell! I turned 60 a month ago! :P
kid!
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/56days.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/56days.jpg)
I say Dona Catalina is the only one who should post the countdown number........it's very exciting!!!! Only 8 weeks, wow!
Officially this thread belongs to my friend the Sage Merlin.
I officially promote Donna to the keeper of the clock.
But please make the time go faster...not the scrolling part...the actual days. I want to go to Scarby NOW ! ! !
For making time go faster you need a wizard .....or two.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/53days.jpg)
or 53 days for those of you who don't read Tengwar Sindarin.
Quote from: DonaCatalina on February 13, 2012, 02:25:08 PM
For making time go faster you need a wizard .....or two.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/53days.jpg)
or 53 days for those of you who don't read Tengwar Sindarin.
Everyone reads Tengwar Sindarin...don't they?
I just got home from Sherwood... After I rest, I'll cast a few spells... Will that work?
Rest well lad it was a busy yet cold weekend. Warm yourself and then cast your spells.
(http://betabrand.com/story/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/50days.jpg)
That's hilarious DonaCatalina! I'll be so glad when we are down to ONE day! We so need to escape to the world of Faire.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/49days.jpg)
The Doña is really one creative young lady! 49 days...that scares me...
48 and a half.... come on already...get here quickly and then slooooowwwww down while it's here.
DC must be sleeping in this morning... I'll wait for her to post the days remaining. Such an artistic flair!
I was a little under the weather for a couple of days.
(http://www.1paramount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/45days.jpg)
Quote from: DonaCatalina on February 21, 2012, 05:04:43 AM
I was a little under the weather for a couple of days.
Sorry to hear that. Battling the same cold I am? We will be well by opening day!
It`s almost here. I hope you get to feeling better DonaCatalina.............Huzzah
(http://www.outpost7.com/43days/43Days_files/shapeimage_3.png)
Dang! I got so much to do yet! NOT READY!!! But, I'm still very much looking forward to this season!
I'm ready !
I'm gonna go ahead and go get in line...I've never been the first one in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ryk remember to chant "Open, Open, Open!
I will go ahead and declare this season to be the best season ever.
There..... I said it.
Quote from: angusmacinnes on February 23, 2012, 04:17:33 PM
Ryk remember to chant "Open, Open, Open!
** POSH! ** That doesn't work, Angus! You should know that!
You have to chant "Open, dangnubbit! Open, dangnubbit! Open
NOW, dangnubbit!"
This
will be the best, son. To bad you won't be there when it happens... ;) (Still love you, man!)
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on February 23, 2012, 04:24:05 PM
Quote from: angusmacinnes on February 23, 2012, 04:17:33 PM
Ryk remember to chant "Open, Open, Open!
** POSH! ** That doesn't work, Angus! You should know that!
You have to chant "Open, dangnubbit! Open, dangnubbit! Open NOW, dangnubbit!"
This will be the best, son. To bad you won't be there when it happens... ;) (Still love you, man!)
Will you be posting a 'guest' list of who all is attending your big day. I may need to prepare myself ;)
I just realized that my post was altered by the word replacement feature. I can say "damn it" but I can't say "d@mmit." Go figure... I can get "effed," but I can't tell someone to "eff off." Might need a tuneup...
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_01/days0504_468x641.jpg)
Alrightie then!
I will be working there this year and they said no cat not even on my time off :(
That's ok I will be fairy and I am bringing out a fun character ! Long lost sister to Wood Rat LOL
(http://brandiauset.com/z/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/39days-lrgbanner.jpg)
.......praying for opening day that is.......
Well, WE'RE starting to get excited!!! Not sure about any of the rest of you, though... :P
***yawn!*** </bs>
(http://lovelife.typepad.com/my_weblog/images/showcount38_jan2907.jpg)
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
(http://f0.bcbits.com/z/34/75/3475181276-1.jpg)
Big LOL!
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
How does he know?
(http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/photos/04-20-11/cal-day-18.jpg)
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!It`s All down hill from here. Hold on............Huzzah
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/anticipation.jpg)
This is going way too fast...and too slow... I need a Jack Daniel's...
You NEED 40 Creek
Red Stag would be good about now.
So... Looks like me and the ENTIRETY of the Transylvanian court will be out at Scarby for Opening Weekend. You should all be VERY afraid.
Quote from: WarCat on March 06, 2012, 07:15:29 PM
So... Looks like me and the ENTIRETY of the Transylvanian court will be out at Scarby for Opening Weekend. You should all be VERY afraid.
Grrrrrr.... nothing skeers me
Afraid...?
Naw, I been converted.....
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l268/darkknightwalking/01bw.jpg)
Quote from: WarCat on March 06, 2012, 07:15:29 PM
So... Looks like me and the ENTIRETY of the Transylvanian court will be out at Scarby for Opening Weekend. You should all be VERY afraid.
too cool
(http://lovelife.typepad.com/my_weblog/images/29_days_till_show.jpg)
Less than a month everyone!
Squee!
not.ready.not.ready.not.ready.cant.wait.cant.wait.not.ready.not.ready
Dad....get ready !
Im ready.....let's do this !
One more thing to do...no, two! No! THREE! ARGH!
not.ready.not.ready.not.ready.cant.wait.cant.wait.not.ready.not.ready
Less than
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e4/28_days_later.jpg)
we swing wide the gates!
Now there's a cheery movie, Al-Nimer...
I feel better now.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/27.jpg)
I dreamed last night that we would be going to fair this morning.
Instead I'm going back to the doctor.
Not to worry; just a followup to make sure I'm all better.
I've been wandering the streets of Scarborough in my sleep for weeks, DC. My feet are tired! So I know what you're saying...
(http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac200/kiddingz/25daysleft.gif)
(http://garlicjim.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/24days-of-christmas-24.jpg)
3 weeks.... 3 days .... Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I still don't know if we're just coming up as we wish, or if we're going to bust up into Scarby AS the Transylvanian Court. We'll see :D
...am I going to need to bring garlic??
ACK!!! no garlicz...... :o
Here vampy, vampy, vampy... :D
I'm getting excited! :D
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/23.jpg)
OMG... Once it gets under 3 weeks I get more giddy than a little school girl on Valentines Day.... Squuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I dreamed that some Scot who shall remain nameless changed his Facebook name to Pog Ma Thoin and made Queen Margaret mad.
Yeah,
I'm ready for fair.
Is it too early to start packing the ice chest? I wish I had some of that ale from Castle Rock...it made me very hoppy ::)
I'm going to the rahr Brewery tonight to practice me drinkin' !
I wish I was there to join you!
I thought I felt a little bloated when I woke up this morning....
(http://images4.fanpop.com/image/forum/75000/75508_1288383143493_full.jpg)
3 weeks ! ! ! ! ! !
Oh Boy Oh Boy!
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/19.jpg)
Oh! You're taunting in my general direction again!
I could sure use some Faire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/18.jpg)
Sherwood ends April 1st and Scarborough starts April 7th. This is how rennification is done!!!
FoF pass and home faire = there every weekend.
I'll be there opening weekend sans Viking garb. Northmen do not function well in Texas heat.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/17.jpg)
Quote from: crashbot on March 19, 2012, 09:25:37 PM
I'll be there opening weekend sans Viking garb. Northmen do not function well in Texas heat.
Not likely to be hot opening weekend
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/16.jpg)
Transylvania is READY. Also, the family will be staying at one of the many fine hotels in Waxahachie. Probably the Hampton Inn.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/15.jpg)
16 days 3 hours and 50 minutes
http://fb.timeanddate.com/fb/countdown/fromfacebook.php?flashfile=flash%2Ffccd_10.swf&&tat=Countdown+to+&mat=OPENING+CANNON!!&tc=ffffff&cac=000000&tac=000000&mac=000000&cm=0&cu=4&ed=1333810800&tpt=Countdown+to+&mpt=OPENING+CANNON!!&pc=822adb&cpc=000000&tpc=000000&mpc=000000&cs=1&ch=35&fs=70&ref=nf (http://fb.timeanddate.com/fb/countdown/fromfacebook.php?flashfile=flash%2Ffccd_10.swf&&tat=Countdown+to+&mat=OPENING+CANNON!!&tc=ffffff&cac=000000&tac=000000&mac=000000&cm=0&cu=4&ed=1333810800&tpt=Countdown+to+&mpt=OPENING+CANNON!!&pc=822adb&cpc=000000&tpc=000000&mpc=000000&cs=1&ch=35&fs=70&ref=nf)
Quote from: Merlin on March 20, 2012, 07:38:13 AM
Quote from: crashbot on March 19, 2012, 09:25:37 PM
I'll be there opening weekend sans Viking garb. Northmen do not function well in Texas heat.
Not likely to be hot opening weekend
lol, if it is over 75 it is hot.
heheh... I start suffering around 68, Crashbot.
It seems opening weekend is usually pretty cool... I remember my 2 young food-eaters always complaining at the gate but as soon as we enter...it seems to warm up.
Father and I will begin good weather spells in a week or so.
Quote from: Merlin on March 22, 2012, 06:10:53 AM
16 days 3 hours and 50 minutes
http://fb.timeanddate.com/fb/countdown/fromfacebook.php?flashfile=flash%2Ffccd_10.swf&&tat=Countdown+to+&mat=OPENING+CANNON!!&tc=ffffff&cac=000000&tac=000000&mac=000000&cm=0&cu=4&ed=1333810800&tpt=Countdown+to+&mpt=OPENING+CANNON!!&pc=822adb&cpc=000000&tpc=000000&mpc=000000&cs=1&ch=35&fs=70&ref=nf (http://fb.timeanddate.com/fb/countdown/fromfacebook.php?flashfile=flash%2Ffccd_10.swf&&tat=Countdown+to+&mat=OPENING+CANNON!!&tc=ffffff&cac=000000&tac=000000&mac=000000&cm=0&cu=4&ed=1333810800&tpt=Countdown+to+&mpt=OPENING+CANNON!!&pc=822adb&cpc=000000&tpc=000000&mpc=000000&cs=1&ch=35&fs=70&ref=nf)
You use your calendar and I'll use mine. ;D
Quote from: Merlin on March 22, 2012, 09:09:45 AM...Father and I will begin good weather spells in a week or so.
That's a good boy. I realize that you'll be elsewhere the following Saturday, but throw in an extra Newt for
that weekend, too.
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Let's see, I think it's time for some Rennie Math.
Today doesn't count, it's almost over.
Friday does count, I have to work (and probably hard too, bah) [1]
Saturday and Sunday shouldn't count because they are happy weekend fun time. I might have to work, but they still don't count.
Monday thru Friday next week count since work will be making me work [5]
Next Saturday won't count, because it's the weekend!
Next Sunday won't count because it's not only the weekend, but it's FOF Preview Picnic!
The following Monday thru Wednesday count, because I will be at work, although out of town at a conference [3]
That following Thursday doesn't count because while I'm still at the conference, it's a bit of a goof off day (shhh, don't tell my boss!)
That following Friday doesn't count because it's a Company holiday and the day before Scarby starts, so we'll be packing and fussing!
And them, OMG SQUEE! That Saturday is FAIRE!
So there, that's 9 days!!!! Beat that! :)
Days that I finish off with Jack Daniel's are only half days, so applying that modifier to the above, and we have 4.5 days.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/14.jpg)
The way I figure this is, Each day is equivalent to 1 hour(makes for a long hour), at that formula we have a mere 14 hours left till cannon............Huzzah
Mom is a for sure for Opening Saturday and I have our tickets already. Ok, now I'm getting really really excited! :D
Are you bringing her to tailgate, Elo?
Wow... Alerrick is using some seriously Extreme Rennie Math! :D
It's Theoretical Differential Rennie Mathematics, but it shows some promise...
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/13.jpg)
2 weeks from now at this exact time...I will be in the parking lot...looking for all my friends who I haven't seen since last May...
ahhhhhh.... we can only hope the weather then is exactly the same as it is today...beautiful.
Yeah...this weather would be perfect! Don't start sipping without me, boy! We figuring an 8:30 starting time?
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 24, 2012, 08:40:06 AM
Yeah...this weather would be perfect! Don't start sipping without me, boy! We figuring an 8:30 starting time?
Yup ! !
We'll see you —and everyone else — then in just under 2 weeks!
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 23, 2012, 08:33:14 PM
Are you bringing her to tailgate, Elo?
I'm not quite sure at this point. We're gonna try to leave early but because my Mom and I hardly ever get a girls date like this, we're not gonna stress out over time. We'll see everybody when we see them. ;)
It`s a young wizard working his magic to get the Faire here sooner. I do have a different formula once the Faire is here..........Huzzah
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/12.gif)
Quote from: crashbot on March 22, 2012, 07:18:46 AM
Quote from: Merlin on March 20, 2012, 07:38:13 AM
Quote from: crashbot on March 19, 2012, 09:25:37 PM
I'll be there opening weekend sans Viking garb. Northmen do not function well in Texas heat.
Not likely to be hot opening weekend
lol, if it is over 75 it is hot.
As history shows, opening weekend's temps can be anywhere from 34 to 84 (if not hotter.) Today the high was
only 84 (at the Waxahachie Airport), but with no wind & full sun on the Ivanhoe stage, it felt like at least 94 or more. Just to stay hydrated, I drank 5 bottles of water (some with flavor mix) in just 6 hours. So I'm
really hoping the highs are not much more than 75 in the next month!
Quote from: Al-Nimer on March 25, 2012, 10:24:47 PM
Quote from: crashbot on March 22, 2012, 07:18:46 AM
Quote from: Merlin on March 20, 2012, 07:38:13 AM
Quote from: crashbot on March 19, 2012, 09:25:37 PM
I'll be there opening weekend sans Viking garb. Northmen do not function well in Texas heat.
Not likely to be hot opening weekend
lol, if it is over 75 it is hot.
I'm praying that it cools off.
As history shows, opening weekend's temps can be anywhere from 34 to 84 (if not hotter.) Today the high was only 84 (at the Waxahachie Airport), but with no wind & full sun on the Ivanhoe stage, it felt like at least 94 or more. Just to stay hydrated, I drank 5 bottles of water (some with flavor mix) in just 6 hours. So I'm really hoping the highs are not much more than 75 in the next month!
(http://www.wombattours.com/golf_holidays/11_day_holiday_files/11-days.png)
Was just informed yesterday by the Evil Wench herself that we will be going one weekend this year. Just not sure which.....decisions, decisions.... :P
Also do not know what kit to bring - Hospitaller, Highlander, or gentleman Pirate. Sooooo many choices, and all too darn HOT!!!
Any suggestions for particular weekend and/or kit, please feel free to comment.
FYI - Scarby was the Lady's home faire for 20+ years, and the 1st we shared together. ;D
My suggestion is bring the hottest gear on the first 2 weekends... after that...it's pretty much 100 degrees every day.
Also...one tip for maximizing your Scarby experience and minimizing your heat strokes .... when you enter the gate...go left. Do as much as possible on that side of the fair before lunch. The left side is the hot side. See all the early shows in Holly field first (if possible) then slowly make your way to Crown Meadow...also a good place to eat. Then cross the bridge over to Pecan grove and enjoy the most shaded areas.
BUT ...and listen to my but.... you must return to Holly Field at 4 for Scottish Court.
Can never go wrong with Highlander, Everyone knows we have the most fun.
Why was I thinking Scottish Court was held in the Pecan Grove...near the Maypole? Did I imagine that, or have they moved in recent years?
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 26, 2012, 03:34:27 PM
Why was I thinking Scottish Court was held in the Pecan Grove...near the Maypole? Did I imagine that, or have they moved in recent years?
It was...this is the first year it will be on the other side...on the chess board
Quote from: Hospitaller on March 26, 2012, 02:51:07 PM
Was just informed yesterday by the Evil Wench herself that we will be going one weekend this year. Just not sure which.....decisions, decisions.... :P
Also do not know what kit to bring - Hospitaller, Highlander, or gentleman Pirate. Sooooo many choices, and all too darn HOT!!!
Any suggestions for particular weekend and/or kit, please feel free to comment.
FYI - Scarby was the Lady's home faire for 20+ years, and the 1st we shared together. ;D
Let me say that you both look smashing in Highlander. ;)
Quote from: Hospitaller on March 26, 2012, 02:51:07 PM
Was just informed yesterday by the Evil Wench herself that we will be going one weekend this year. Just not sure which.....decisions, decisions.... :P
Also do not know what kit to bring - Hospitaller, Highlander, or gentleman Pirate. Sooooo many choices, and all too darn HOT!!!
Any suggestions for particular weekend and/or kit, please feel free to comment.
FYI - Scarby was the Lady's home faire for 20+ years, and the 1st we shared together. ;D
You know, Hos... Scally and I will be there for the Royal Ale Festival weekend, April 14 & 15. And we don't care what you wear! ;D heheh
(http://photos.weddingbycolor-nocookie.com/p000026720-m174649-p-photo-456528/10-days.jpg)
We'll be driving down after work on Friday!! We're excited!!!
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 26, 2012, 03:48:50 PM
Let me say that you both look smashing in Highlander. ;)
Thank you DC. Will have to say that the last time we did Scarby in a kilt, we got invited to tag along with the Royal Scots Guard in the parade. Truely enjoyed actually being a part of the proceedings for a change.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on March 26, 2012, 07:29:41 PM
You know, Hos... Scally and I will be there for the Royal Ale Festival weekend, April 14 & 15. And we don't care what you wear! ;D heheh
Ya' know Rani....I hear that all the time. Usually followed by "As long as you show some leg". L says it's something about a well-turned Scottish calf. :P :-*
It looks as if Transylvania will have to catch a different ship across the Caspian. The one we have has a hole in it, due to Herman's thunderfooting late at night. Repairs have taken longer than expected. We will be missing Opening Weekend and aiming for the first weekend in May. I'll keep everyone posted :D
I was looking forward to a little neck nibbling at the hotel opening weekend...oh, well. Nim would probably have gotten a little tight-jawed over that anyway...
Quote from: Hospitaller on March 27, 2012, 10:31:52 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 26, 2012, 03:48:50 PM
Let me say that you both look smashing in Highlander. ;)
Thank you DC. Will have to say that the last time we did Scarby in a kilt, we got invited to tag along with the Royal Scots Guard in the parade. Truely enjoyed actually being a part of the proceedings for a change.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on March 26, 2012, 07:29:41 PM
You know, Hos... Scally and I will be there for the Royal Ale Festival weekend, April 14 & 15. And we don't care what you wear! ;D heheh
Ya' know Rani....I hear that all the time. Usually followed by "As long as you show some leg". L says it's something about a well-turned Scottish calf. :P :-*
Wouldn't that sort of require the Highland garb, then? :D Leg or not, we'd love to see you both there! ;)
Single Digits Now(http://www.athleat.co.uk/user/9_days_DROP.jpg)
Great job DonaCatalina, We are almost there!!!! Come on opening cannon............Huzzah
Pulled out the Faire bag today & made sure it was well-stocked. Needed to pull out the tickets from CORF & put in more sunscreen (found some with sparkles this year!!!) but it looked pretty good. I just need to find the travel umbrella to toss in & it will be ready to go. Can't wait to fill it with snacks & purchases!!
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/875.jpg)
Mumbles
"Cover...check"
"Shirt...check"
"Doublet...check"
"Boots...check"
"New kilt...check"
"Belt...check"
"Sporran...check"
"Rubber ducky boxers...check"
I'm ready :D
Jim
Quote from: cowgrrl on March 28, 2012, 09:51:38 PM
Pulled out the Faire bag today & made sure it was well-stocked. Needed to pull out the tickets from CORF & put in more sunscreen (found some with sparkles this year!!!) but it looked pretty good. I just need to find the travel umbrella to toss in & it will be ready to go. Can't wait to fill it with snacks & purchases!!
I used the sunscreen with sparkles once. The little metal bits got into my pores and I broke out in bumps all over. ...not pretty.
::adds to shopping list::
SUNBLOCK
Gallon Water jugs to make ice for cooler
pickles
individual water bottles
Quote from: raevyncait on March 29, 2012, 02:35:42 PM...Gallon Water jugs to make ice for cooler...
I cannot believe I never thought to do that. Thank you very much, Raevyncait.
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 29, 2012, 03:56:23 PM
Quote from: raevyncait on March 29, 2012, 02:35:42 PM...Gallon Water jugs to make ice for cooler...
I cannot believe I never thought to do that. Thank you very much, Raevyncait.
Sure! Actually, just about any size bottle will do, I just tend to do a couple of gallon sized because as the season gets hotter, by late Monday on Memorial Day, my water, pickles, and whatever other snacks I have in the cooler behind the shoppe are still nice and cold. I Take in a bag of ice every Saturday morning before tailgate (or Friday night, if I go in to the big Wax on Friday for some reason), along with the gallon jugs, and my cooler is good all weekend long. On Sunday as I am leaving, I drain the water from the cooler, get what's perishable out of it to go home with me, and take the gallon jugs with me as well, to refreeze for the following weekend. You can also freeze juices, lemonade, or whatever in containers and it makes for a refreshing cold drink when you get back to the car in the evening.
I also keep in my basket or one of my pouches several of the individual packets of kool aid, lemonade, or flavored tea, in case I want something besides plain water. (or need to take some s/f lemonade to Sholo, as he bakes in the sun on those weekends when Mercy is not with him)
The good thing about the frozen jugs is that the large ice will actually last considerably longer than the crushed ice you normally would think to put in your ice chest. I'll probably use a combination of the two, and I'll bet the crushed ice will last a heckuva lot longer.
Are we there yet?!
..what about now...
...are we there yet?!
I'm here, Elo...waiting on you... I'm there, at least in my mind.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/7.jpg)
someone is falling down on the job.....this countdown seems to be slowing down rather than speeding up.
I think it's a matter of perspective, DC... I'm about to flip out.
Ok. Well I just purchased my FOF pass for this season. Yeah last minute I know. This will be my first time getting one. I've been a couple times in the past two seasons and always had fun. Plan to finally buy some garb this year.
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 29, 2012, 04:46:21 PM
The good thing about the frozen jugs is that the large ice will actually last considerably longer than the crushed ice you normally would think to put in your ice chest. I'll probably use a combination of the two, and I'll bet the crushed ice will last a heckuva lot longer.
I actually prefer to just use the large jugs for ice because then you don't end up with inches and inches of water in the bottom of the cooler, and you don't have to worry about things getting soaked. Nothing worse than a sandwich that spent the afternoon floating in ice water. *LOL*
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 1 week
Quote from: bsdmon on March 30, 2012, 10:51:28 PM
Ok. Well I just purchased my FOF pass for this season. Yeah last minute I know. This will be my first time getting one. I've been a couple times in the past two seasons and always had fun. Plan to finally buy some garb this year.
whoo hoo.....now you'll
have to join the row 12 pre-cannon party.
Quote from: lys1022 on March 31, 2012, 02:07:45 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 29, 2012, 04:46:21 PM
The good thing about the frozen jugs is that the large ice will actually last considerably longer than the crushed ice you normally would think to put in your ice chest. I'll probably use a combination of the two, and I'll bet the crushed ice will last a heckuva lot longer.
I actually prefer to just use the large jugs for ice because then you don't end up with inches and inches of water in the bottom of the cooler, and you don't have to worry about things getting soaked. Nothing worse than a sandwich that spent the afternoon floating in ice water. *LOL*
Excellent point, Lys. If we're carrying foods that can get waterlogged, we'll put them in a Tupperware-type container, then if the ice melts, it will float. Another benefit to frozen jugs is that when your vehicle is moving—and turning especially—there's less chance of the ice chest flipping over because the water is shifting.
I like having crushed ice for the drinks. being in constant contact, it keeps them colder.
Rennie Math Update!
Today doesn't count. It's the only day I have that I really get to do nothing, and nothing counts as 0!
Tomorrow doesn't count, it's the FOF picnic!
Monday thru Thursday don't count, I'm attending [another] conference out of town and get back Thursday afternoon. So that isn't real work. :)
Friday might count, but I'm not sure it does...it's a Holiday for my company and the day before Faire starts so I expect to be quite busy!
And then....[drum roll please] it's FAIRE!
NO DAYS! Mwahahaha.
I love this new math... Enjoy the Preview, and we'll see you next week, 8:30 a.m., Row 12
Where are the fof areas located? I didn't see anything on the website about that.
When you enter the gate...turn right...go across the bridge past the elephant ride you'll see a nice shady area inside a fence with tables and some of the best people in the faire ! That's us ! There's another located at the far other end past Cast in Bronze that is also a really nice shaded pavillion.
Come to Row 12 pre-canon and we'll familiarize you with everything ya need !
The southern FoF area is on the festival map, but is marked Friends of Faire Arena. The other one isn't marked on the map.
Merlin... did you see the new map? Wizards!! The fof areas are both called areas on the map in the program and the one that will be on site! You are always catching typos for me! Luckily I caught that one!!!
No...guess I haven't seen the new map. The website is still serving up the old one, but if it's been recently changed, the old one may still be being cached by the server. LOL! When I saw "arena," I thought to myself, "That seems like such a grandiose description of that little pavilion." I actually found it quite humourous!
Maps are for the French...walk to the left and look about. If it be not there...walk to the rrrright.
Scottish TomTom rrrright there.
(http://www.gorjuss.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/5.jpg)
(**ohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboyohboy**)
I wish I could get excited... :-[
Not even a neighborhood leveling tornado will keep me from opening day....
nobody got hurt.... I needed a new roof anyways.
And a fence....and some windows...and paint..... sad that I lost every tree though. Can't really replace a 50 year old oak tree.
Oh well. It is what it is.
Glad to hear it, Merlin! Only 3.5 days to go!
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/3.jpg)
Gotta run to the big liquor store to get a selection of nice brews... Harp for dear Lady Kett for sure, and some hard cider for Angus... we'll see what else they have...
Don't forget the raspberry lambic, Merlin! NOM! Bestest stuff EVAHR!
Cleaning up after the tornado.... Dad it's looking less and less like your 40 Creek will make it to the weekend.
Merlin- Good to see no one was hurt. We know lots of folks in the D/FW area, and seeing the vids last night made us catch our breath.
Not to worry....I picked up an additional bottle. There will be some there at least.
Quote from: Merlin on April 04, 2012, 02:02:52 PM
Cleaning up after the tornado.... Dad it's looking less and less like your 40 Creek will make it to the weekend.
Son, you need it more than I... Anything I can bring down for you? I'm just really glad you're okay.
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 04, 2012, 04:37:44 PM
Quote from: Merlin on April 04, 2012, 02:02:52 PM
Cleaning up after the tornado.... Dad it's looking less and less like your 40 Creek will make it to the weekend.
Son, you need it more than I... Anything I can bring down for you? I'm just really glad you're okay.
don't worry merlin we are bringing home brew up on the 2nd weekend,
we will be there for the tailgate about 8:30-9:00 ish,
Staying at lake Bardwell camp ground in ennis.
See on the 14th
Bueno!
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/2border.jpg)
Quote from: Merlin on April 03, 2012, 10:01:24 PM
Not even a neighborhood leveling tornado will keep me from opening day....
nobody got hurt.... I needed a new roof anyways.
And a fence....and some windows...and paint..... sad that I lost every tree though. Can't really replace a 50 year old oak tree.
Oh well. It is what it is.
Merlin, VERY glad that you and yours are safe and sound... and very sad that you suffered so much damage from the storms! Hoping to get to see you in a bit over a week!
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 04, 2012, 08:09:23 AM
Gotta run to the big liquor store to get a selection of nice brews... Harp for dear Lady Kett for sure, and some hard cider for Angus... we'll see what else they have...
Save some of that cider for ME, please!!! ;D
Roger that, Rani... I should have some leftovers after this weekend.
Oh, I dunno... I'm acquainted with Angus, remember! ;) :D
http://youtu.be/ryM_Ycrl3xQ (http://youtu.be/ryM_Ycrl3xQ)
This is a great video made by one of our high school students showing the aftermath in my neighborhood.
I've never been one to feel sorry for myself...just feel sad for my neighbors. I will rebuild...nobody got hurt... but I can hardly wait to get inside the walls of Scarby where reality stays in the parking lot. I need a break from this thing called "the real world".
May not make it out on Sunday....my adjuster is coming at 8am... hopefully with his check book so I can start cleaning up and get back to normal soon.
I'll buy you a drink, son... It's money out of your inheritance, but this is an emergency.
I don't know what I could bring from up here that you don't have down there, but let me know. :-\ See you Saturday morning.
(http://www.rulingplanets.com/sites/default/files/images/blog/sisyphus.jpg)
Quote from: Merlin on April 05, 2012, 11:21:02 AM
http://youtu.be/ryM_Ycrl3xQ (http://youtu.be/ryM_Ycrl3xQ)
This is a great video made by one of our high school students showing the aftermath in my neighborhood.
I've never been one to feel sorry for myself...just feel sad for my neighbors. I will rebuild...nobody got hurt... but I can hardly wait to get inside the walls of Scarby where reality stays in the parking lot. I need a break from this thing called "the real world".
May not make it out on Sunday....my adjuster is coming at 8am... hopefully with his check book so I can start cleaning up and get back to normal soon.
Thanks for posting, Merlin. Even though the tornado was 3-4 miles away from us, I feel
very fortunate that we had no damage. I do hope you get the repairs you need soon.
If you do make it out Sunday, I'll be playing a big drum on the Ivanhoe stage that day...so come and see the wonderful dancing and drumming!
28 hours until I am loading up for day 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu08e4RrY31qhukbao1_500.jpg)
Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday,Come on Saturday. You can`t get here FAST enough.........................................Huzzah
The Baroness and I, sitting here in Colorado and pining for our own season to begin, wish all of you a truly wondrous opening weekend!
Keep calm?!?! Hellfire, Doña! You should have said that
weeks ago! With any luck, we'll be leaving the area in 4 hours,
en route to the Waxahachie Hampton for the night, then...early the next morning....
PAR T!
Merlin the Elder, safe travels. see you in the am for pre cannon
Thanks you, AAA. If I have any car trouble, I'll give you a call... ;)
Please do I will be there in no time to help you, out my fellow Wizard.See you and nim tomorrow.................Huzzah
15 hours, 52 minutes till tailgate!!!! SQUEEEEEE!~
Tailgating in less than 12 hours... just found out there will be another invader from another shire...Having my Jack & Coke in the Waxahachie Hampton...got kind of a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
Dad...your 40 Creek has dwindled...I DO have a taste left for you though..... see you about 9am..if I can get the foodeaters going on time
That's okay, son. I know you've had a lot on your plate this week, and what better way to wash it down than with a good whiskey... See you in a few hours!
Garb all picked out. Mom and I are planning to leave the house at about 730-8, putting us into the parking lot at about 830-9.
Can't wait to see ya'll!!!!!
garb in the wash/being freshened from TRF, accessories packed, FoF pass burning a hole in my pocket. can't believe it has been two years since i have been to scarby! can't wait to see old friends (meggers! + more, of course) and make new ones, though i feel like i should already know everyone as long as i've been going to scarby. if i make it before cannon, i may have a bit of 'thin mint' loki in tow.. just sayin'. ;D
Just a few short hours now until cannon........
4 hours until tailgate. ;D
About 2 hours...
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 07, 2012, 06:22:59 AM
About 2 hours...
Looks like I'm not the only one who woke up pretty early.
90 minutes
alright, i'm up! i'm up! *stumbles blindly towards the garb pile*
Ran around all day and didn't manage to see Merlin and Nimue or the young Merlin...managed to not see a lot of people. ??? That's faire for ya, though.
We were looking for you! We just now got back to the hotel. I'm actually glad we held up as long as we did. I wasn't sure how the old body would do in the heat, but it's good.
We'll return in the morning for a short day (we'll be there for tailgate, of course). Must leave for home by about 1 pm so we can get some sleep tomorrow night. 4:00 a.m. comes early!
WOW ! This day went by too fast... great to see everyone... hopefully the adjuster will be in and out tomorrow and I'll be able to make faire.
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 07, 2012, 05:39:57 PM
Ran around all day and didn't manage to see Merlin and Nimue or the young Merlin...managed to not see a lot of people. ??? That's faire for ya, though.
It was great to see you and your mom at front gate. I actually managed to see a few people (Merlin & Mrs. Merlin, as well as a few others) just standing there waiting for our own crew to come in....maybe that's a good plan for the future?
If Merlin T.E had not hollered at me in the parking lot, I would have missed them altogether...so thanks for catching me M.T.E!
Quote from: Merlin on April 07, 2012, 07:34:53 PM
WOW ! This day went by too fast... great to see everyone... hopefully the adjuster will be in and out tomorrow and I'll be able to make faire.
I agree with that! We even took our time and didn't try much to be places at specific times, which was kinda nice (although I like a "scheduled day" as well), but it still went by so quick!
Boy are my dogs barking!! I'm sore & tired & I have a raging headache but it was so glad to be 'home' again. Wonderful to see old friends & those cast members who I've never met IRL but I look forward to seeing them every year.
It was fun running around with my family all day but I am looking forward to next weekend when we can hang out with friends.
I doubt I'll be out tomorrow. Sunrise church service plus being out today & a dash of Easter Sunday Lunch means a very tired cowgrrl who will be in need of a nap!
That was a very nice opening day.
I liked what they've done to the Holly Field area. The new Legendary candle shop looks awesome! Sandlar was still plastering Saturday morning but their shop is nice too.
Was good to see recovery of the area and how they paid tribute.
Quote from: Hercules on April 08, 2012, 04:28:09 PM
I liked what they've done to the Holly Field area. The new Legendary candle shop looks awesome! Sandlar was still plastering Saturday morning but their shop is nice too.
Was good to see recovery of the area and how they paid tribute.
Don Juan and I left some green ribbons on the fence in remembrance. It looked like a few others might have as well.
I used my free tickets from the fof pass to take my parents. They have been a couple times before but usually missed a lot, Plus this time wasn't as hot as usual which was nice. They saw cast in bronze ,the maypole dance, and the joust for the first time and we caught a good chunk of nature of mercys show which I had never seen. They had the whole crowd rolling. Also caught the new bagpipe and drum group "Tartanic" I think they said it was their first year at scarby? I plan to start purchasing some of my garb from pendragon next weekend when I get paid YAY! Found out medieval moccasins were not at scarby this year as my mom wanted to pick up another pair of their shoes.
The improvements on some of the buildings were very nice. I couldn't recall exactly which buildings had burned. But we assumed whatever had fresh wood was new. The building that is housing the dress shop near the stage this year that is just new construction isn't it? We noticed we didn't seem to get harassed by the actors and employees as much this year :( I'm curious to see how that giant clay block will look when it is a finished ship.
Quote from: bsdmon on April 08, 2012, 06:59:23 PM
Found out medieval moccasins were not at scarby this year as my mom wanted to pick up another pair of their shoes
Medieval Moccasins are there. Two of the prettiest ladies in Scarby are there to help. Right around the corner from Pendragon.
Yeah I knew we saw them in the program but I guess they moved their shop. I still don't quite know how the booth numbers run. We asked the guy at catskill mountain moccasins and he said he thought they had pulled out of a couple of faires. Which i'm sure is true but obviously scarby isn't one of them. Thanks.
Quote from: bsdmon on April 14, 2012, 07:35:07 AM
Yeah I knew we saw them in the program but I guess they moved their shop. I still don't quite know how the booth numbers run. We asked the guy at catskill mountain moccasins and he said he thought they had pulled out of a couple of faires. Which i'm sure is true but obviously scarby isn't one of them. Thanks.
Medieval Moccasins is at the only booth I've ever known them to be in, over in Pecan Grove, near the children's joust ride.
As an aside, I wouldn't trust anything Catskill says about MM, simply because when a friend tried on one of their sandal styles, as the young man removed her obviously well-worn & much loved MM sandals, his comment was not something gently persuasive such as "Milady, I think you'll appreciate the additional cushioning that the thickness of our sole provides". It was instead and I quote "once you put our sandals one, you'll never want to put a crummy MM on again". Well, he absolutely lost a sale, and customers forever, because we are of the opinion that it is absolutely poor form to say ugly things about other vendors, ESPECIALLY those on site.
Quote from: raevyncait on April 15, 2012, 06:33:53 AM
Quote from: bsdmon on April 14, 2012, 07:35:07 AM
Yeah I knew we saw them in the program but I guess they moved their shop. I still don't quite know how the booth numbers run. We asked the guy at catskill mountain moccasins and he said he thought they had pulled out of a couple of faires. Which i'm sure is true but obviously scarby isn't one of them. Thanks.
Medieval Moccasins is at the only booth I've ever known them to be in, over in Pecan Grove, near the children's joust ride.
As an aside, I wouldn't trust anything Catskill says about MM, simply because when a friend tried on one of their sandal styles, as the young man removed her obviously well-worn & much loved MM sandals, his comment was not something gently persuasive such as "Milady, I think you'll appreciate the additional cushioning that the thickness of our sole provides". It was instead and I quote "once you put our sandals one, you'll never want to put a crummy MM on again". Well, he absolutely lost a sale, and customers forever, because we are of the opinion that it is absolutely poor form to say ugly things about other vendors, ESPECIALLY those on site.
I agree! I have several pairs of Medieval Moccassins and I always recommend them to new folks coming to faire. However I can't walk by Catskill without having to ignore their snide comments about my choices. I'll buy from Sandlar before I buy from Catskill. Least Sandlar shows some professional courtesy.
Personally, I love Sandlars. The soles on them are thick enough to protect my feet from stone bruises (which I am horribly susceptible to) and they are extremely comfortable. I have very fat feet (probably because I'm fat! *LOL*) and they conformed to my feet very quickly. I've never been able to put a pair of boots on and walk around faire all day with them without them hurting...til I bought my Sandlars.
The MM are a bit too thin for my personal tastes. I like something that gives me better support. That said, I would never put them down nor would I respect any vendor who puts down another vendor's product. If you can't sell your own product on its own merits without dissing the competition, then you shouldn't be in business.
Well said, Lys, I totally agree! I love my Sandlars & MM, as well as my Slashed Shoe boots (although they've not been in business for a few years now.) I wear them all regularly at Faire, but I do wait until warmer weather to get out the MM.
I loved my Slashed Shoe stuff! Terry was great at fitting people! I was very bummed when he left the faire, but totally understood why. I always enjoyed stopping by his booth to visit, and he was kind enough to let us use it as a prep and post-fight rest area the year that we did a lane fight to open Scot's Court every day. :)
Yeah well being as I've only been a couple times I wasn't for sure where they were. I found them saturday and got her a new pair. There was a lady in the shop who was still wearing a pair they made for her ten years ago, a style they no longer carry, which she was quite pleased with. My mom has fibromyalgia but found the mm shoes very comfy, which is saying a lot considering she usually needs a thick sneaker. She tried one of catskills shoes on when we couldn't find mm the first weekend and her jaw kind of dropped when they told her the were over twice as much as the mm. She said the lady seemed almost put off when she didn't buy them lol. If she ever finds she wants a thicker sole we can have another sole added.
I think some of catskills boots look frigging awesome. But yeah quite the premium on price which I understand is because they are "custom" but meh. Considering I can buy a brand new pair of gortex lined danners *not ren boots* for $300ish which are hand made in washington, $600+ is hard to swallow for a boot I figure won't last nearly as long with hard use. But they do use vibram soles like danner.
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Quote from: Al-Nimer on April 15, 2012, 09:59:51 PM
Well said, Lys, I totally agree! I love my Sandlars & MM, as well as my Slashed Shoe boots (although they've not been in business for a few years now.) I wear them all regularly at Faire, but I do wait until warmer weather to get out the MM.
I like my MM my Wife loves hers and wears them with jeans too. However I can't wear mine marching to many times I got stone bruises doing heavy on the left over the bridges. For marching and bad weather its Sandlars all the way never gotten a bruise even when I know I've come down hard on a stone and never have gone home with wet feet even when its rain all day and the mud was two or more inches deep and also never slipped or slide during parade.
I also wouldn't put down a vender at faire but if asked will direct to vendors I've had good dealings with.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Yay ! Wear the pirate stuff.
Tell your weed-puller I said Happy Culloden Moor day !
I will Merlin! It will be good to see everyone! :)
I don't know about pirate garb, it is going to be hot that weekend. I may just do gypsy/belly dance/garb lite lol. :D
Well, hallelujah and pass the crackers! We will get to see you this year after all!
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 16, 2012, 05:16:02 PM
Well, hallelujah and pass the crackers! We will get to see you this year after all!
I can't wait to see y'all! Bummed that we couldn't make it to the celebrations last weekend. We will have to make up for it. I think it's hubby's turn to buy, right? ;D
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
SQUEEEEE!
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Well shucks, I won't be seeing ya'll at Scarby after all. While ya'll head north for Closing Weekend at Scarby, I'll be driving south to be at Comicpalooza. Figures, right? :D
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 17, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Well shucks, I won't be seeing ya'll at Scarby after all. While ya'll head north for Closing Weekend at Scarby, I'll be driving south to be at Comicpalooza. Figures, right? :D
You could meet at Buc-ees for a snack, LOL.
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 17, 2012, 01:03:22 AM
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 17, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Well shucks, I won't be seeing ya'll at Scarby after all. While ya'll head north for Closing Weekend at Scarby, I'll be driving south to be at Comicpalooza. Figures, right? :D
You could meet at Buc-ees for a snack, LOL.
LOL Kett!! But my choice would be Woody's Smokehouse in Centerville. They have awesome jerky and all kinds of goodies for the road!
Dang Meggers that stinks! We will see ya at TRF this fall though, right?
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 17, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Well shucks, I won't be seeing ya'll at Scarby after all. While ya'll head north for Closing Weekend at Scarby, I'll be driving south to be at Comicpalooza. Figures, right? :D
HUZZAH! Comicpalooza doesn't know what it's in for... :D
it is all about choices. ;D
Ah yes Memorial weekend...see everybody there...it has been awhile :)
but...it is not my turn.................................. :o
and thanks Merlin (the Elder) Every little bit helps....Kilts are expesnive ya know ;)
Quote from: MacKee on April 17, 2012, 03:48:18 PM
Ah yes Memorial weekend...see everybody there...it has been awhile :)
but...it is not my turn.................................. :o
and thanks Merlin (the Elder) Every little bit helps....Kilts are expesnive ya know ;)
I'll buy until 12:30 on Saturday. THEN it's your turn, MacKee!!
Quote from: MacKee on April 17, 2012, 03:48:18 PM
Ah yes Memorial weekend...see everybody there...it has been awhile :)
but...it is not my turn.................................. :o
....
Well, dang! I can't find a stamp! :P
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 17, 2012, 08:35:35 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 17, 2012, 01:03:22 AM
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 17, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Well shucks, I won't be seeing ya'll at Scarby after all. While ya'll head north for Closing Weekend at Scarby, I'll be driving south to be at Comicpalooza. Figures, right? :D
You could meet at Buc-ees for a snack, LOL.
LOL Kett!! But my choice would be Woody's Smokehouse in Centerville. They have awesome jerky and all kinds of goodies for the road!
Dang Meggers that stinks! We will see ya at TRF this fall though, right?
Yes'mam, I will definitely be out for Halloween. Beyond that is questionable as it hits right after DragonCon...plus, there is that whole graduation thing in December... ;D
And Fraser, CPal has NO idea what its in for.
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 17, 2012, 07:21:08 PM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 17, 2012, 08:35:35 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 17, 2012, 01:03:22 AM
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 17, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Well shucks, I won't be seeing ya'll at Scarby after all. While ya'll head north for Closing Weekend at Scarby, I'll be driving south to be at Comicpalooza. Figures, right? :D
You could meet at Buc-ees for a snack, LOL.
LOL Kett!! But my choice would be Woody's Smokehouse in Centerville. They have awesome jerky and all kinds of goodies for the road!
Dang Meggers that stinks! We will see ya at TRF this fall though, right?
Yes'mam, I will definitely be out for Halloween. Beyond that is questionable as it hits right after DragonCon...plus, there is that whole graduation thing in December... ;D
And Fraser, CPal has NO idea what its in for.
We will take what we can get sweetie. I can't believe you will be graduating already! The time has flown by!
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 17, 2012, 05:58:56 PM
Quote from: MacKee on April 17, 2012, 03:48:18 PM
Ah yes Memorial weekend...see everybody there...it has been awhile :)
but...it is not my turn.................................. :o
....
Well, dang! I can't find a stamp! :P
LMAO!
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 17, 2012, 05:38:35 PM
Quote from: MacKee on April 17, 2012, 03:48:18 PM
Ah yes Memorial weekend...see everybody there...it has been awhile :)
but...it is not my turn.................................. :o
and thanks Merlin (the Elder) Every little bit helps....Kilts are expesnive ya know ;)
I'll buy until 12:30 on Saturday. THEN it's your turn, MacKee!!
Oh girl we are gonna get into so much trouble! Already feel a bit tipsy just thinking about the rounds going around lol! :D
Quote from: Merlin on April 16, 2012, 04:22:45 PM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 16, 2012, 01:01:14 PM
Okay, it looks like we will make it on closing weekend! Hotel room is booked; now just need to figure out what to wear. :)
Yay ! Wear the pirate stuff.
Tell your weed-puller I said Happy Culloden Moor day !
Sorry I missed this...Merlin... Jr. (I see this is you designation now....)
HAPPY CULLODEN MOOR DAY!!!
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 17, 2012, 05:38:35 PM
Quote from: MacKee on April 17, 2012, 03:48:18 PM
Ah yes Memorial weekend...see everybody there...it has been awhile :)
but...it is not my turn.................................. :o
and thanks Merlin (the Elder) Every little bit helps....Kilts are expesnive ya know ;)
I'll buy until 12:30 on Saturday. THEN it's your turn, MacKee!!
It's ALWAYS my turn ??? ;D :D ;)