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Title: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: pktaxwench on January 10, 2009, 08:52:07 PM
So, I thought I'd share my geeky Faire related news here....

Since I had to come FL to spend a few months cleaning out my mother's house (she passed away just over a year ago and I've avoided doing this long enough) I scheduled my time in FL to coincide with the local Renaissance Faire, the Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Tampa, FL. 

I've been cast on both the Queen's Court (they've two seperate Courts, I've been told that Henry and Catherine aren't the happy couple our Henry and Anne are) and in the human chessmatch.  The latter has me bouncing with glee, as stage combat was the whole reason I got involved with faires and it's been too long since I swung a sword.  I've made no secret of how I think it's lame that the only combat in Colorado is the Jousters - and it's sloppy stage combat too.

Never fought in a hoopskirt and corset before, but today was our first fight rehearsal and it's a lot of fun so far here.  Except for the relearning how to breathe in 90% humidity when it's 80 degrees in January.... I've become weak, living in Colorado.  Plus, it's been over five years since I wielded a weapon other than a flintlock or a funnoodle.  My shoulders are killing me, and it feels great. :)

So, anyway, that's my happy news.  I should be in Colorado again by the end of April.  Dunno yet if I'm performing or not at CRF... I don't know if I could handle 14 weekends of Faire in a 52 week period.  I'll see how I'm doing come April.  Stage combat right now wins in my book over just being a character at CRF, but who knows, I may just need more of this insnaity.  :) 

I'm so happy!  *bounce* *bounce* *bounce*

PS. Either way, I'm retiring my peasant character from performance for a few years, so you all should audition for it. :)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Anna Iram on January 10, 2009, 10:27:49 PM
How exciting! My homefaire is BARF so let me be the first to say Welcome.  :)


Yes we have an awesome combat chess troupe. Can't wait to see your bit in it and to meet you. You'll love our little faire.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Moldy Forest on January 11, 2009, 01:37:01 AM
I was born in Florida so I can understandthe heat issue, but wearing garb in Florida heat I gotta give you kudos. Whenever I go back to visit I always melt. Have fun at BARF- "BARF" haha thats awesome.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: blondekarma on January 11, 2009, 03:30:29 AM
That sounds awesome!  Congrats Lady! :)

And BARF...  *giggle*
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Anna Iram on January 11, 2009, 01:29:13 PM
Yeah...the BARF thing... ;D ::)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: pktaxwench on January 11, 2009, 06:04:02 PM
yeah, yeah... every joke about "BARF" has been made, people.  But it's easier to say than CRF. :)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Zoë on January 12, 2009, 12:43:11 PM
That's why I always call it "CORF"...I tend to get it confused with CRF otherwise, which is Carolina...I think?  Haha.  But CORF is easier to actually say.  ;)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Capt Gabriela Fullpepper on January 12, 2009, 12:52:39 PM
Technically Colorado is SRF as it has been around a LOT longer than Carolinas. Besides if we have to be CoRF they should be NCRF or SCRF

But like Zoe I call it CRF as to many of those back east get confused.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Bryan Beard on January 12, 2009, 06:31:53 PM
"I've made no secret of how I think it's lame that the only combat in Colorado is the Jousters - and it's sloppy stage combat too." ...wow, thanks, we will certainly try and clean it up, hate being refered to as  Sloppy
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: pktaxwench on January 12, 2009, 07:35:17 PM
Quote from: Bryan Beard on January 12, 2009, 06:31:53 PM
"I've made no secret of how I think it's lame that the only combat in Colorado is the Jousters - and it's sloppy stage combat too." ...wow, thanks, we will certainly try and clean it up, hate being refered to as  Sloppy


Sorry Bryan, but while I thought it was just me for a long time being snobbish, many of my friends and coworkers who have come to the shows have commented to me about it too.  I know people are tired and all, but these are people going as patrons who notice it too.  This year I heard it more than normal.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Bryan Beard on January 12, 2009, 11:15:47 PM
Well, though we try to, you can't please all the people all the time. I, and the rest of my team, as profesional performers can't just listen to the compliments we recieve for our stage combat, we must also listen to any criticism. So, I will take your open and very broadcasted opinion and end this conversation by wishing you luck in your new endeavor.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Capt Spleen on January 12, 2009, 11:43:44 PM
I have always enjoyed the jousting of Noble Cause Productions.

.....The performance/s, and especially when the royal court is involved (king onfield threatening the bad guys with sword in hand - when the princess is threatened w/a bad guy back hand - etc, and different weapons are used ie. a crossbow bolt shot from across the jousting field, then turned against the agressor.

Bryan, You always have a fan in CaptDungeonSpleen aka royal gardens gatekeeper very near the jousting arena.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 13, 2009, 10:15:31 AM
Quote from: pktaxwench on January 10, 2009, 08:52:07 PM
I think it's lame that the only combat in Colorado is the Jousters -

AHEM.... wasn't always that way........


I've been a festival patron and preformer for 25+ years.  I've seen other Joust companies.  IMHO, the Nobel Cause guys have the best show I've seen..... and it has the most variety of themes, premeses, weapons used, etc.

so, opinions vary.....
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 13, 2009, 10:48:38 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 13, 2009, 10:15:31 AM
Quote from: pktaxwench on January 10, 2009, 08:52:07 PM
I think it's lame that the only combat in Colorado is the Jousters -

AHEM.... wasn't always that way........


I've been a festival patron and preformer for 25+ years.  I've seen other Joust companies.  IMHO, the Nobel Cause guys have the best show I've seen..... and it has the most variety ot themes, premeses, weapons used, etc.

so, opinions vary.....

I've heard a few co-workers complain about the Jousters. I've also noticed these same people tend to complain about everything, except, of course, their own hamster.

I too have been attending for 25+ years and, personally, our Jousters are awesome! Well said, Hey-Aren'tYou? and Capt Spleen- the crowds do enjoy seeing the Royalty interact with the jousters.

I talk to patrons who come to my booth all the time about the shows and the response to the Jousting is always complimentary. Okay, there was this one guy who complained, but he couldn't find the arena and he claimed to have been run over by someone riding in a "large ball."   
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 13, 2009, 11:53:24 AM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 13, 2009, 10:48:38 AM
Okay, there was this one guy who complained, but he couldn't find the arena and he claimed to have been run over by someone riding in a "large ball."  [/color]

what if we put the hamster on the OUTSIDE of the ball.........?????
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Tanda on January 13, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
I've seen good jousts from our guys and I've seen the ones where it looks like someone was sipping from the Holy Grail of Margaritas a little too frequently. Heck, I've seen so many of CRF's jousts, I can reenact them in 30-seconds with bunnies hamsters. I've also seen a few of those indoor dinner theater jousts. I like ours better. Bad jokes and all. (Any chance the hobbit jokes can just die?   Please?)  :D  While I would LOVE to see more combat (like...say...the Men of the Green come back....) I understand that it's darn hard to beat up on each other. It's also hard to get it approved by the PtB, I've seen a few attempts made in rehearsals only to be rejected. I also know that patrons are used to CGI fights of the Matrix like and just don't understand why the knights can't do the same thing. Yes, the jousts are a little cheesy, but that's part of what I love about them. I understand the criticism, and maybe I'm just really loyal to our jousters, but I think they do a darn good job.

But Really, I just watch the jousts for the horses. Go Bonnie! Mightiest Warhorse of them all!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Bryan Beard on January 13, 2009, 12:54:25 PM
lol, thanks! We are loyal and fond of our cheerleaders too!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 13, 2009, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Tanda on January 13, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
Heck, I've seen so many of CRF's jousts, I can reenact them in 30-seconds with bunnies hamsters.

Jousting Hamsters?  what a frikkin great idea......!!!  Why haven't we thought of that sooner? (i suppose we'll have to duct-tape them to the horses tho...)
and after a few breeding cycles, (like 2) we can have a living hamster chess match........

Quote from: Tanda on January 13, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
While I would LOVE to see more combat (like...say...the Men of the Green come back....)

The Greenwood Loves the Tanda too!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 13, 2009, 02:57:00 PM



Oh look there goes a Llamachinchicken....... ;D
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Zoë on January 13, 2009, 03:11:00 PM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 13, 2009, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Tanda on January 13, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
Heck, I've seen so many of CRF's jousts, I can reenact them in 30-seconds with bunnies hamsters.

Jousting Hamsters?  what a frikkin great idea......!!!  Why haven't we thought of that sooner? (i suppose we'll have to duct-tape them to the horses tho...)
and after a few breeding cycles, (like 2) we can have a living hamster chess match........


I used to have 22 hamsters....I could have started my own hamster jousting business!  We are down to 12 now...probably just a baseball team now.  ;)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Capt Gabriela Fullpepper on January 13, 2009, 05:44:58 PM
I'd be up to see Hamsters jousting... or even pigeons jousting.

No offence to the CoRF jousters they entertain the masses. But I much prefer the jousting that takes place at the Estes Park Scottish Highland Games. It's real, it's fun, it's full on possibilities of injuries. Not that I want to see anyone hurt... I don't, but to me it's far more entertaining.

While I would love to see more combat occur at CoRF, I fully understand the reason's not to and those are liability insurance that CoRF would be required to have. While other states may have the stage combat, their insurance laws maybe different than Colorado's or they are just willing to pay the cost of insurable.

Having been a Playtron of CRF since the mid 80's I was going before peace bounding was required. I was also there when no weapons where allowed. I won't mention groups that caused the issue in Colorado, but it was changed CoRF and other faires forever.

I love our not so little faire and it's unique. If it offered the exact same thing as every other faire, there would be no reason beyond getting our Noble/Peasant/Pirate on of which I am ALWAYS up for but then again I'm always up for putting on garb be it Medieval, Renaissance or Victorian. I'm just glad we still have a faire more combat or not, entertaining jousting or full on.

And When ye are ready to start the hamster jousting, count me in :)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Moldy Forest on January 13, 2009, 09:52:29 PM
What about cats inside a hamster ball with jousting hamsters on top? Best of both worlds.

I enjoy CoRF's jousting, but I believe it is in that sun where most of my sun burns come from. I need to remember to bring some stupid sunblock or something.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Avan on January 14, 2009, 10:11:13 AM
Give me a Rain Day Jousting anytime.  The stuff that Bryan and the rest of the troupe does is great. 

Hamster Jousting would be fun but the favors they get would cover them and weight them down.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 14, 2009, 10:38:44 AM
Quote from: Avan on January 14, 2009, 10:11:13 AM
Give me a Rain Day Jousting anytime.  The stuff that Bryan and the rest of the troupe does is great. 

Hamster Jousting would be fun but the favors they get would cover them and weight them down.

Ditto!  I've been impressed that on days when it's too wet to be safe for the horses, the lads come out into the grass and fight on foot.   cuz..... "the Show Must....."     "go on...?"   "YES!  That's IT! the show must go on. brilliant!"

OK then, how about using hamsters as favors?   ;D

I've got a $20 for anyone who will come out and tie a hamster to Bryans lance!!!!

BWAHAHAHA!!!!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Bryan Beard on January 14, 2009, 11:07:17 AM
HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY NOWWWW!!!!!!!   lol
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 14, 2009, 12:09:51 PM
That's not a hamster... THIS is a hamster...    ;)

20 bucks eh? Can you pay me now?

p.s. does it have to be the real lance, or can I attach it to a photo?

Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 14, 2009, 02:15:46 PM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 14, 2009, 12:09:51 PM

20 bucks eh? Can you pay me now?

p.s. does it have to be the real lance, or can I attach it to a photo?



Nope.  Rules are: I must actually see it happen, must be an actual live Hamster, must be the actual lance, must be during a open festival day, hamster must not be damaged.  (i will accept it happening during parade instead of a show)
and I'll raise the bounty to $25.   anyone else want to chip in on the bounty?

(I am the guy who paid the Sheriff to run through the Royal Court Dance Party on the rose stage, wearing a White Rabbit Mask and shouting "I'm late, I'm late...."  the clock was his idea.  and it was hysterical)

yep, cause trouble wherever I go.  that's me.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Tanda on January 14, 2009, 05:21:47 PM
Why oh why do people have to set things like this in my head? I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to acquire a hamster, dress it in the proper colors, and safely package it. I almost have it figured out.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Zoë on January 14, 2009, 05:46:40 PM
I can supply the hamster!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 14, 2009, 06:08:36 PM
Yo Bryan, how'd you like to split $25?    ;D


p.s. Tanda- I bet you could hide it in your hat- I'm sure no one will know...
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Capt Gabriela Fullpepper on January 14, 2009, 09:55:51 PM
Hum, I have a plan. Hamster in cage, tied to lance. Yup it would work, Can someone get me close to a knight?

I can hear meself now.

M'Lord, by tying this lucky 'Amster to ye lance will bring ye good luck. Ye'd be surely to win the love of everyone especially the princess as she is a lover of "Amsters. Not to mention M'Lord it will scare the other knights horse thus insuring you a win. So what say ye my good Lord?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Tanda on January 14, 2009, 11:21:46 PM
You know, somewhere, I probably have a small stuffed hamster.....hmmm....

So, we have the hamster, we need a small wooden cage and some cute red and white hamster clothes.

Hmm...if I do decide to do the school thing this summer rather than the faire thing, I'm going to get myself in a lot of trouble as a playtron.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 15, 2009, 08:42:45 AM

so what we will have is...... hamster on a stick?

Just be sure to keep that hamster away from Demetrius.  You all know how he is.
I can see it now.......
" Hey Jim..... I figured out a way to save huge $$ on your food cost.... and it tastes JUST LIKE ckicken!!!"

and yes, that's why his kitchen is sooooo far away from the petting zoo.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 09:44:11 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 15, 2009, 08:42:45 AM

so what we will have is...... hamster on a stick?

Just be sure to keep that hamster away from Demetrius.  You all know how he is.
I can see it now.......
" Hey Jim..... I figured out a way to save huge $$ on your food cost.... and it tastes JUST LIKE ckicken!!!"

and yes, that's why his kitchen is sooooo far away from the petting zoo.

Yes... I know how he is...           how is he?

Ah, yakitori hamster at the joust! More popular than Hamster Bell.
Alas- there is not enough meat on a hamster for even a snack. Tis a good thing we leave the jousting to the jousters.

Oooh! There is a petting zoo? Oh, you mean the campground. Well, I thought our kitchen was the petting zoo.

Tanda and Lady D will distract said jouster, Moldy glues velcro to the lance (sorry, we wish your family all the best) Zoe supplies the hamster, Spleen provides the velcro hamster suit, Hey Aren't You? brings the escape elephant, Avan brings... well we know what Avan brings... and then...

Perhaps a large wooden badger...
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 15, 2009, 11:17:41 AM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 09:44:11 AM


Hey Aren't You? brings the escape elephant,


Um..... perhaps you are unfamiliar with the relationship between Elephants and small rodents.... :o
No.... all of you "hamster people" stay away from MY ELEPHANT!  Don't make me send my Brown Robe'd Thugs after you!
cuz I will!  and they are really really......loud!



Quote from: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 09:44:11 AM

Perhaps a large wooden badger...

NOW we're on the right track!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Squire Mickey on January 15, 2009, 11:35:12 AM
Quote from: pktaxwench on January 10, 2009, 08:52:07 PM
So, I thought I'd share my geeky Faire related news here....

I'm so happy!  *bounce* *bounce* *bounce*

PS. Either way, I'm retiring my peasant character from performance for a few years, so you all should audition for it. :)

Well welcome to BARF. I moved to Tampa from Boulder 3 years ago (after being in CO for 9 years). The faire here is far different but I found both to be very charming. I look forward to seeing your performance and meeting you.

And remember, no hamsters were harmed in the writing of this post... ;)


Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 11:41:57 AM
Quote from: Squire Mickey on January 15, 2009, 11:35:12 AM

And remember, no hamsters were harmed in the writing of this post... ;)

I can see that... from across the room!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 11:48:55 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 15, 2009, 11:17:41 AM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 09:44:11 AM


Hey Aren't You? brings the escape elephant,


Um..... perhaps you are unfamiliar with the relationship between Elephants and small rodents.... :o
No.... all of you "hamster people" stay away from MY ELEPHANT!  Don't make me send my Brown Robe'd Thugs after you!
cuz I will!  and they are really really......loud!



Quote from: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 09:44:11 AM

Perhaps a large wooden badger...

NOW we're on the right track!

As long as we don't dress the hamster as an apple...

Brown Robe'd thugs eh, a Sister Brother joust! Yes, very loud indeed.

I've seen Paige eat a tree, so I will heed your advice.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 15, 2009, 01:05:58 PM

Just to keep it interesting......

I have $50 (payable to your estate) to anyone who can tie a hamster to the Elephants trunk...... AND i'll personally collect what's left and carry you to first aid.......

I have $75 for anyone who can successfully tie an elephant to a jouster...... (or vice verse)

and I'll take bids for anyone who thinks they can persuade Bryan to come out to do his show riding an elephant..... OR a large wooden badger.

  Let The Games Begin!!!!   

Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Avan on January 15, 2009, 01:40:46 PM
Now that I would really love to see.   Bryan ride out on the elephant to the joust and the Black Knight on a hamster and see who wins. 
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Capt Gabriela Fullpepper on January 15, 2009, 03:15:12 PM
I'll give $200 for whom ever can tie the hamster onto the lance and then tie the knight onto the SMELLA-Phant while said knight is on his trusty Wooden Badeger. While the queen rides around the stadium on a pigeon while singing songs by the King. Hum not good King Henry but THE King.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 15, 2009, 03:33:07 PM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 15, 2009, 09:44:11 AM

Perhaps a large wooden badger...[/color]


Hey leave Fluffy out of this......

She's busy gaurding the Garland shop any way! ;D

( but she's not wood)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Zoë on January 15, 2009, 04:51:49 PM
Oh my...this is going to be a fun season!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 15, 2009, 05:40:15 PM
hehehe she tends to wander too ::)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Moldy Forest on January 15, 2009, 09:55:56 PM
If elephants and horses fail, wooden hamsters can always swoop in and save the day. Some say you may find them in the village of Hamalot.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Zoë on January 16, 2009, 12:12:05 AM
Hamalot....where they eat...spam and jam and ham a lot?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Moldy Forest on January 16, 2009, 12:54:14 AM
I was singing that song over and over yesterday and now its back in my head. Does anyone know how fast could an African Swallow laden with a hamster could migrate?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: holierthanthou on January 16, 2009, 01:41:33 AM
Is that an African or European Hamster? :o

Ok... So... back on the subject of the jousting...

I have worked in several states at several faires.  CRF has one of the most entertaining and family friendly jousts.  Afterall... that is what Paradise asks for... Family Friendly. CRF is entertaining enough that Jesus Christ attended and sat on Roderick's side.  ;)

This combat is on a horse, is forced to have choreography due to the danger of working with an animal that is at least five times thier weight, and wield weapons so than no one actually gets hurt.  It is a team effort and very dangerous.  Not many Faires can afford to offer this kind of entertainment.

The only complaints I have heard have come from those that are not even happy to be at CRF in the first place.  They just need to confess their disappointment with life by making others feel inadequate.

Now brown robed thugs jousting... can we have hamsters with little saddles and mini lances?  Comedy relief... a dream...Oh... to be able to get away from the parapet... sigh.  :-\

There are all kinds of hamsters in this world.  Siberian hamsters live communally, are loving, petite and growing in population every day.  Teddy Bear Hamsters are solitary animals that cannot live communally after two weeks or they will eat each other alive.
One can choose which hamster to identify with.

Personally this brown robed thug is glad to know that we will not have any Teddy Bears wallowing in the path of the pachyderm this year. 


Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 16, 2009, 10:32:28 AM
Quote from: holierthanthou on January 16, 2009, 01:41:33 AM
Is that an African or European Hamster? :o

Ok... So... back on the subject of the jousting...

I have worked in several states at several faires.  CRF has one of the most entertaining and family friendly jousts.  Afterall... that is what Paradise asks for... Family Friendly. CRF is entertaining enough that Jesus Christ attended and sat on Roderick's side.  ;)

This combat is on a horse, is forced to have choreography due to the danger of working with an animal that is at least five times thier weight, and wield weapons so than no one actually gets hurt.  It is a team effort and very dangerous.  Not many Faires can afford to offer this kind of entertainment.

The only complaints I have heard have come from those that are not even happy to be at CRF in the first place.  They just need to confess their disappointment with life by making others feel inadequate.

Now brown robed thugs jousting... can we have hamsters with little saddles and mini lances?  Comedy relief... a dream...Oh... to be able to get away from the parapet... sigh.  :-\

There are all kinds of hamsters in this world.  Siberian hamsters live communally, are loving, petite and growing in population every day.  Teddy Bear Hamsters are solitary animals that cannot live communally after two weeks or they will eat each other alive.
One can choose which hamster to identify with.


Said with great... Clarity!   ;D

how about we take the brown robe'd thugs..... put one on the back of that guy who always carries that really cute kid around....... put the other on the back of that Cranky Scot..... and let them joust with wooden swords?    and how about we do it on the woodchips?  at about...oh...say.... 4pm ish? ? ? ? 


Quote from: holierthanthou on January 16, 2009, 01:41:33 AM

Personally this brown robed thug is glad to know that we will not have any Teddy Bears wallowing in the path of the pachyderm this year. 



   AMEN to that!

Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 16, 2009, 01:02:55 PM
I have an hamster named "Hannibal Lecter." Now I understand why he enjoys jousting so much.

And Moldy- yes it is an European hamster.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Toki Bloodaxe on January 16, 2009, 09:33:41 PM
The Jawas in their sand crawler on Tatooine were really extraterrestrial hamsters. Notice the red eyes and a penchant for thievery and banned technology. I am sure that I have seen some 'droids at fair. Could "Princess Leia" be next? Stay tuned.....
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: holierthanthou on January 16, 2009, 11:49:32 PM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 16, 2009, 10:32:28 AM

how about we take the brown robe'd thugs..... put one on the back of that guy who always carries that really cute kid around....... put the other on the back of that Cranky Scot..... and let them joust with wooden swords?    and how about we do it on the woodchips?  at about...oh...say.... 4pm ish? ? ? ? 



OK... what about the red eyed hamsters?  What will they do?  Maybe we could adourn the brown robe'd thugs that are riding the GCC and the Cranky Scott with hamsters.  It might even become a fashion trend or a "habit" so to speak.  :P

I'm busy Field Marshalling at 4 pm. How about 2pm... no I'll be screaming at the crowds to make way for a pachyderm, or recovering from the results of another bet between the Guy carring the child and the Cranky Scot by being mistaken for a very LARGE peanut.   How about 3 pm ish...  no... parapet again.  Oh bother... schedules.  :-\
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 20, 2009, 10:21:24 AM
Quote from: holierthanthou on January 16, 2009, 11:49:32 PM

............ or recovering from the results of another bet between the Guy carring the child and the Cranky Scot by being mistaken for a very LARGE peanut. 
 


Are you saying that you don't want the presents that we bought for you??

But the Top Hat, Monicle, Gloves, Cane & Spats will suit you just soooo well!!!!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6e/Mr_peanut.png/150px-Mr_peanut.png)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 20, 2009, 10:38:56 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 20, 2009, 10:21:24 AM
Quote from: holierthanthou on January 16, 2009, 11:49:32 PM

............ or recovering from the results of another bet between the Guy carring the child and the Cranky Scot by being mistaken for a very LARGE peanut. 
 


Are you saying that you don't want the presents that we bought for you??

But the Top Hat, Monicle, Gloves, Cane & Spats will suit you just soooo well!!!!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6e/Mr_peanut.png/150px-Mr_peanut.png)


So there could be a Mrs. Peanut? I suppose a large hamster suit would only result in giving one the appearance of being Bullwinkle.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 20, 2009, 12:26:03 PM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 20, 2009, 10:38:56 AM


So there could be a Mrs. Peanut? I suppose a large hamster suit would only result in giving one the appearance of being Bullwinkle.


if one DOES give the appearance of being Bullwinkle.... one should be very careful around the Pirates Pub.   ::)

cuz you know how they are when it comes to MOOSE.   ;)  they LIKES a moose! 

(http://www.iris-n-rose.com/irisrose.jpg)  (http://bullwinkle.net/bullwinkle.jpg)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 20, 2009, 10:37:35 PM
If I see a flying squirrel, I will send it Iris & Rose's way!   ;)
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Tanda on January 20, 2009, 11:37:58 PM
Oh my...what was I thinking to go searching for a giant hamster costume.
(http://www.facemakersincorporated.com/images/h/hamster.jpg)(http://www.akinaiblog.com/media/shop/shop/i/full/hamster1-136.jpeg)
I'm not sure which is scarier.
http://blog.calsun.canoe.ca/mediam/hamster1.jpg
http://remarkableemphasis.com/angelahallam/Images/hamster.jpg

This is wrong.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 21, 2009, 10:48:15 AM
Quote from: Tanda on January 20, 2009, 11:37:58 PM
Oh my...what was I thinking to go searching for a giant hamster costume.
(http://www.facemakersincorporated.com/images/h/hamster.jpg)(http://www.akinaiblog.com/media/shop/shop/i/full/hamster1-136.jpeg)
I'm not sure which is scarier.
http://blog.calsun.canoe.ca/mediam/hamster1.jpg
http://remarkableemphasis.com/angelahallam/Images/hamster.jpg

This is wrong.

YES!  These would be great costumes for the Joust Marshalls!  Good Idea!!!
now how we gonna sell that to Betty & Jim?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 21, 2009, 10:55:10 AM
Quote from: Tanda on January 20, 2009, 11:37:58 PM
Oh my...what was I thinking to go searching for a giant hamster costume.
(http://www.facemakersincorporated.com/images/h/hamster.jpg)(http://www.akinaiblog.com/media/shop/shop/i/full/hamster1-136.jpeg)
I'm not sure which is scarier.
http://blog.calsun.canoe.ca/mediam/hamster1.jpg
http://remarkableemphasis.com/angelahallam/Images/hamster.jpg

This is wrong.


Okay, how am I going to sleep after this?

So, if we get Moldy into one of these do we still get the $25 for sticking him to Bryans lance?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 21, 2009, 02:30:54 PM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 21, 2009, 10:55:10 AM

So, if we get Moldy into one of these do we still get the $25 for sticking him to Bryans lance?

YES!



and bonus $$$ if you can get Bryan to ride Moldy
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Zoë on January 21, 2009, 04:12:11 PM
I love how the kid in the red shirt actually looks quite terrified...
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 21, 2009, 06:54:42 PM
Quote from: Zoë on January 21, 2009, 04:12:11 PM
I love how the kid in the red shirt actually looks quite terrified...

Yes, and apparently the look on his face is the same as the one on Moldy's when he found out he gets to be in the joust!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: holierthanthou on January 24, 2009, 03:09:38 PM
We could change the overall to something a bit more midevil or at least Elizabethian... OOH like the royal red that the drummer and trumpeters wear.  'Corse he would not be able to wear anything so loose if he was the horse... I mean hamster. 

Oh Moldy... I do think it could work.  You ned to start practicing running with sand bags on your back.  Sometimes speed is very important.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: QueenTitania on January 26, 2009, 03:39:40 PM
Can someone explain to Adam/Rich that making a hamster costume for Elijah is just not funny!!!  Okay, maybe it is ..... but it will never happen!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 28, 2009, 12:01:52 AM
Quote from: QueenTitania on January 26, 2009, 03:39:40 PM
Can someone explain to Adam/Rich that making a hamster costume for Elijah is just not funny!!!  Okay, maybe it is ..... but it will never happen!

Dear Adam,

Upon meeting Queen Titania in the deep of the forest, it was impressed upon me the idea thou should fill a latent desire to build a hamster suit for Elijah- and upon doing so would be uproariously hysterical comical, though not safe for attachment of said child to a particular jouster's lance. Besides, Moldy claims he will profer his bod for just such an occasion.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 28, 2009, 08:40:50 AM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 28, 2009, 12:01:52 AM

Dear Adam,

Upon meeting Queen Titania in the deep of the forest, it was impressed upon me the idea thou should fill a latent desire to build a hamster suit for Elijah- and upon doing so would be uproariously hysterical comical, though not safe for attachment of said child to a particular jouster's lance. Besides, Moldy claims he will profer his bod for just such an occasion.

Nay good chicken monger, tis my belief, in truth, that all, yay, ALL... should dress in the honeress of hamsterness.   I reccomend, nay, I do decree, that all should procure for themselves, little plastic headbands that hold ones hair in place, that those should be covered with fabric, and have attached to them, little fuzzy round ears of hamsterness.  That all should wear them, on the same day as each other, so that the honoress of hamsterness should be evedent, en masse, and thereby showing our love and support for each of the other, as well as sewing the seeds of humor so that the laughter should be as infectious as the very concept of hamsterness has become on these very boards.

The full and encompassing suit of hamsterness (+1), should be indeed reserved for the one caled Moldy, that he may lead the masses of hamsterness to greatness.

so... there ye go!  Ears for EVERYONE!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Anna Iram on January 28, 2009, 08:43:52 AM
I don't presume to know what you all are talking about, but in the interest of promoting hamster love I give you "Dusty".


http://www.hamsterhideout.com/games/costumeparty/dressup.html
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 29, 2009, 12:04:42 PM
Quote from: Anna Iram on January 28, 2009, 08:43:52 AM
I don't presume to know what you all are talking about, but in the interest of promoting hamster love I give you "Dusty".


http://www.hamsterhideout.com/games/costumeparty/dressup.html

Hysterical!
I saved this in my favorites!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on January 30, 2009, 01:41:32 PM

another great idea...... How about Hamster Jai Alai ?  ;D

can't you just see the fuzzy little buggers flyin all over site?  and all of us tryin to catch 'em!!!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on January 30, 2009, 02:24:53 PM
Jai Alai? I thought that was a type of drink! Sounds like a good idea, and I would be supportive of doing so- unforunately, I don't know how to spell Jai Alai, so I'll have to get back to you on it.

As for your idea about the ears- I hear what you are saying.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: blondekarma on February 01, 2009, 08:52:50 AM
Quote from: Anna Iram on January 28, 2009, 08:43:52 AM
I don't presume to know what you all are talking about, but in the interest of promoting hamster love I give you "Dusty".


http://www.hamsterhideout.com/games/costumeparty/dressup.html

...  wow ....

I really can't wait to see all the hamster favors this year...  I'm sure if you put the hamsters in red and yellow JP will go for it- can never have enough red and yellow.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on February 02, 2009, 09:12:56 AM
Quote from: blondekarma on February 01, 2009, 08:52:50 AM
I'm sure if you put the hamsters in red and yellow JP will go for it- can never have enough red and yellow.

Quote from: Demetrius on February 01, 2009, 01:43:19 PM

So, throwing flaming hamsters... a new take on flame throwing!

There'll be no flaming of hamstern... no, no, no...  

Well, if they are on fire, they will certainly be red & yellow.....   ::)

someone stop me before a crossthreadreference again.......
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on February 02, 2009, 09:41:22 AM
Note 1: None of the hamsters used were harmed in any way...

Note 2: I believe there is no requirement for said hamster- to be attached to Bryans lance (Moldy)- to be on fire- be it red or be it yellow.

Note 3: Unless you throw in an extra two bits.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on February 02, 2009, 04:14:22 PM
it only it were a Harry Potter Festival......

then we could play hamster quiddich.   

Q "why do you wrap a hamster in duct tape?"
A "so they don't splatter when the beater hits it."
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on February 02, 2009, 09:37:14 PM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on February 02, 2009, 04:14:22 PM
it only it were a Harry Potter Festival......

then we could play hamster quiddich.   

Q "why do you wrap a hamster in duct tape?"
A "so they don't splatter when the beater hits it."

Hey now- didn't you say the hamster on the lance thingy had to result in no injury to the hamster? 

"Now we see the violence inherent in the system...
'Where, behind the hamster?'
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on February 03, 2009, 06:30:59 PM
Quote from: Demetrius on February 02, 2009, 09:37:14 PM

Hey now- didn't you say the hamster on the lance thingy had to result in no injury to the hamster? 


wellll yes..... but only cuz Brian gets squeemish at the site of blood.......   :D

hamster tennis then?

ooohh..... hamster croquet?  (not to be confused with hamster croquettes..... although..... "Hey Jim.... Got a new menu item.... yes, you can eat it off a stick....")

hamster bocci ball?  that would almost be HistAccurate....

hamster horseshoes?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Capt Gabriela Fullpepper on February 03, 2009, 10:18:51 PM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on February 03, 2009, 06:30:59 PM
Quote from: Demetrius on February 02, 2009, 09:37:14 PM

Hey now- didn't you say the hamster on the lance thingy had to result in no injury to the hamster? 




hamster horseshoes?[/color]
Hamsters wear Horse shoes? WOuldn't they be Hamster Shoes?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on February 04, 2009, 09:17:30 AM
Quote from: Lady de Laney on February 03, 2009, 10:18:51 PM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on February 03, 2009, 06:30:59 PM
Quote from: Demetrius on February 02, 2009, 09:37:14 PM

Hey now- didn't you say the hamster on the lance thingy had to result in no injury to the hamster? 




hamster horseshoes?[/color]
Hamsters wear Horse shoes? WOuldn't they be Hamster Shoes?

We're okay, as long as the horses don't wear hamster shoes...
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Zoë on February 04, 2009, 10:37:31 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on February 03, 2009, 06:30:59 PM

ooohh..... hamster croquet?  (not to be confused with hamster croquettes..... although..... "Hey Jim.... Got a new menu item.... yes, you can eat it off a stick....")


I think Hamster Croquettes might be more historically accurate than we think....you never know!
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on February 04, 2009, 11:11:08 AM
Quote from: Zoë on February 04, 2009, 10:37:31 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on February 03, 2009, 06:30:59 PM

ooohh..... hamster croquet?  (not to be confused with hamster croquettes..... although..... "Hey Jim.... Got a new menu item.... yes, you can eat it off a stick....")


I think Hamster Croquettes might be more historically accurate than we think....you never know!

Ohhhhhh, I was thinking of the game where you hit brightly colored balls through little metal rings on the lawn...  When I think of eating something off of a stick I think of chicken for some reason. I can't eat a hamster anyway, I'm not a vegetarian.
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: blondekarma on February 05, 2009, 03:31:40 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on February 02, 2009, 04:14:22 PM
it only it were a Harry Potter Festival......

then we could play hamster quiddich.   

Q "why do you wrap a hamster in duct tape?"
A "so they don't splatter when the beater hits it."

LMAO!!!! 

What about hamster racquetball/tennis/whatever it's called?
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on February 05, 2009, 08:53:06 AM
Quote from: Lady de Laney on February 03, 2009, 10:18:51 PM

hamster horseshoes?[/color]
Hamsters wear Horse shoes? WOuldn't they be Hamster Shoes?
[/quote]

...and just imagine how many tiny nails we'll need to use to attach the horse shoes to the hamsters.....

it would be alot easier if the damn little things didn't squirm around so much.........

hey, hand me the duct tape again.........
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Demetrius on February 05, 2009, 10:20:56 AM
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on February 05, 2009, 08:53:06 AM
Quote from: Lady de Laney on February 03, 2009, 10:18:51 PM

hamster horseshoes?[/color]
Hamsters wear Horse shoes? WOuldn't they be Hamster Shoes?

...and just imagine how many tiny nails we'll need to use to attach the horse shoes to the hamsters.....

it would be alot easier if the damn little things didn't squirm around so much.........

hey, hand me the duct tape again.........
[/quote]

Now if only you worked for Disney...  Pirates of the Hamster being...
Title: Re: A Coloradoan in Florida...or something...
Post by: Hey- Arent You? on February 06, 2009, 09:30:06 AM
Quote from: Demetrius on February 05, 2009, 10:20:56 AM
Now if only you worked for Disney...  Pirates of the Hamster being...

"yer the worst hamster I've ever heard of......"
"Yes, but you have heard of me....."