Well, season has come to an end but the memories remain.
My heartfelt thanks to the cast and crew and craftsmen of BARF who put together such a wonderful production this season. Thank you to the musicians and stage and lane acts that put up with the dust and heat and contract negotiations to bring us such wonderful music and laughter. You all rock. :)
A big huzzah and thanks to Next and his crew for pulling the Tea together for us and coraling a table for us all. Thanks also Ladyfaire for marshalling the seating. :)
As for the memories...I currently find myself trying desperatly to get the vision from my brain of the hankie and the Men in tights competition.... :D :D :D :D You had to be there....
I've a kalidascope of memories in my brain, too hard to list I think, but I'm glad for the laughter that was shared in the lanes.
'Till we all meet again.
Anna, I did not see you even once. I only went on Saturdays.. did you do Sundays?
Lots of memories and thanks to all!
I didn't have the chance to see your or NoBill. Yes, Sundays were my only days, with only one Saturday morning thrown in. Didn't even make every Sunday. Ah well, you take it as it comes I guess.
I'll be at John Levique, most likely Sunday, but hopefully for a bit on Saturday as well. You'll be there? Hopefully we can visit then. :)
My hankie is being WASHED as I write this!
No doubt! :D
Such a hot day. It was so kind of Her Majesty to offer the gentleman the use of her hankie to wipe the sweat from his...brow...? ;D
Quote from: Anna Iram on April 06, 2009, 11:20:19 AM
Well, season has come to an end but the memories remain.
My heartfelt thanks to the cast and crew and craftsmen of BARF who put together such a wonderful production this season. Thank you to the musicians and stage and lane acts that put up with the dust and heat and contract negotiations to bring us such wonderful music and laughter. You all rock. :)
A big huzzah and thanks to Next and his crew for pulling the Tea together for us and coraling a table for us all. Thanks also Ladyfaire for marshalling the seating. :)
As for the memories...I currently find myself trying desperatly to get the vision from my brain of the hankie and the Men in tights competition.... :D :D :D :D You had to be there....
I've a kalidascope of memories in my brain, too hard to list I think, but I'm glad for the laughter that was shared in the lanes.
'Till we all meet again.
LOL! Saw that, front row seat to that action! Too bad I had a hard time concentrating on the action at hand though as during Men in Tights my mom who told me she was just fine called me from the care center. Needless to say, I left soon after the phone call to see that our R/F friends Escarlata and her husband had offered to escort her to tea since she was feeling better. Whew! l So nice to have good friends at BARF that we can count on. ;)
Lady Anna I am so glad I was finally able to visit with you even if it was only during tea! Wish we could have met up sooner, but I guess I missed alot of folks that day including some of my dance sisters who were there and I only spotted and chatted with two them. LOL!
I too thank everyone for everything they do. It's the R/F'ers, the cast and court that bring me back every year! I love having this to look forward too and every year I seem to get to learn more about our little town and meet new folks.
Yes, until we all meet again. How long till we get that countdown going again? LOL!
Quote from: Mmketeer on April 06, 2009, 03:36:53 PM
LOL! Saw that, front row seat to that action! Too bad I had a hard time concentrating on the action at hand though as during Men in Tights my mom who told me she was just fine called me from the care center. Needless to say, I left soon after the phone call to see that our R/F friends Escarlata and her husband had offered to escort her to tea since she was feeling better. Whew! l So nice to have good friends at BARF that we can count on. ;)
Lady Anna I am so glad I was finally able to visit with you even if it was only during tea! Wish we could have met up sooner, but I guess I missed alot of folks that day including some of my dance sisters who were there and I only spotted and chatted with two them. LOL!
I too thank everyone for everything they do. It's the R/F'ers, the cast and court that bring me back every year! I love having this to look forward too and every year I seem to get to learn more about our little town and meet new folks.
Yes, until we all meet again. How long till we get that countdown going again? LOL!
Great to enjoy tea again with you again Mmketeer. Don't be a stranger. This shot of you and your mom came out pretty well...
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/94/l_445499007fc044b980f6e66a87a81f56.jpg)
Thanks to everyone for making this faire the best I've been to in my 17 years of going to various faires -- and for making me feel welcome in Florida. Here are a few shots I don't think I've posted that yet.
Queen's Tea (even if a bit sweet), was a great way to close
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/abarf634.jpg)
Obviously the King heard about Queen's Tea.
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/king.jpg)
OK, this never happened to me in my kilt...
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/barf210-1.jpg)
Awww....
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/barb9925.jpg)
And now for a familiar sight
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/DSC09665.jpg)
I only saw Lady Catherine scared once...
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/zzzzz.jpg)
Hmmm.. I'd better not comment
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To the sponsor and the pet.
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/DSC09539.jpg)
Dreadmore always had women following him and never shared.
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/barf635g.jpg)
WTF?
(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss331/KiltedHector/barf203.jpg)
I'd like to take a moment here to rectify a situation...
I've never properly thanked someone who has provided me with many pictures, many smiles and many hours of pleasurable company.
I know he doesn't get to be there every day and every weekend and that makes the time we get to spend with him even more special...
so without further ado, I'd like to thank Jason Broadway for making this season that much more enjoyable with his ever-present smile and his uplifting attitude... and some marvelous pictures that I'll have to see about getting posted!
Thanks, Jason!
Quote from: Mmketeer on April 06, 2009, 03:36:53 PM
Too bad I had a hard time concentrating on the action at hand though as during Men in Tights my mom who told me she was just fine called me from the care center. Needless to say, I left soon after the phone call to see that our R/F friends Escarlata and her husband had offered to escort her to tea since she was feeling better. Whew! l So nice to have good friends at BARF that we can count on. ;)
I missed what happened with your mom... but you know, I have a story to tell that most of you probably missed as well.
See, while I was at the Tea, my sister was outside with my nephews... indeed, they snuck in and ate my dessert, not that I needed dessert at my size lol... but anyway... she was mouthing to me "you owe me big"
I stepped outside briefly to ask her what she was talking about and she said she had been hit in the face (by accident, of course) by a parasol. The result was a papercut over her eye on her brow.
So she left and went down to the Flagship Tavern while we were wrapping up Tea. Apparently while there, my nephew was playing with the catapistol I had bought him for his birthday earlier in the day... and shot a peanut that hit an intoxicated woman at a neighbouring table. Said intoxicated woman (I am being nice and not using the description given me by the eyewitnesses to the event) came over and told my sister that if she wouldn't "pop the kid in the face" that
SHE'D be happy to do it for her.
When my sister told her not to threaten her 7 year old son...you guessed it, folks... said intoxicated woman punched my sister in the eye and sent her to the ground.
Security tossed this individual out... walked her to the gate... but, of course, my sister ended up with a bit of a shiner and considering my nephew's mishap the weekend before, I am beginning to think a helmet with full visor might be a good idea for any future visits by any of them.
Mmketeer, I'm sorry too we didn't have the chance to spend more time together. I should have made a point of meeting you earlier in the day, it just flew by so quickly, as did the entire season.
One other thankyou shout out to Treeman and Esc and Leinad. They seem to be the heros of the day. :) I completly forgot to get a tea ticket...duh..until miday and by then the show was sold out. Yikes. Thought I was gonna have to beg borrow or steal my way in. Treeman, knowing Esc and Leinad had a few spare tickets was kind enough to locate them by phone for me so I could purchase one of theirs. Much appreciated. :) :)
Quote from: Squire Mickey on April 06, 2009, 04:41:22 PM
Quote from: Mmketeer on April 06, 2009, 03:36:53 PM
LOL! Saw that, front row seat to that action! Too bad I had a hard time concentrating on the action at hand though as during Men in Tights my mom who told me she was just fine called me from the care center. Needless to say, I left soon after the phone call to see that our R/F friends Escarlata and her husband had offered to escort her to tea since she was feeling better. Whew! l So nice to have good friends at BARF that we can count on. ;)
Lady Anna I am so glad I was finally able to visit with you even if it was only during tea! Wish we could have met up sooner, but I guess I missed alot of folks that day including some of my dance sisters who were there and I only spotted and chatted with two them. LOL!
I too thank everyone for everything they do. It's the R/F'ers, the cast and court that bring me back every year! I love having this to look forward too and every year I seem to get to learn more about our little town and meet new folks.
Yes, until we all meet again. How long till we get that countdown going again? LOL!
Great to enjoy tea again with you again Mmketeer. Don't be a stranger. This shot of you and your mom came out pretty well...
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/94/l_445499007fc044b980f6e66a87a81f56.jpg)
LOL! That was a pretty big grin. ;) Oh if that picture doesn't show what a great time we were all having at tea, I don't know what will. LOL! Thanks for sharing it Squire Mickey (man of my favorite name in the whole wide world) ;). It is always a pleasure to see you. You are so funny and talented. You should be in the cast!
Quote from: Count Adolfo on April 06, 2009, 09:35:07 PM
Quote from: Mmketeer on April 06, 2009, 03:36:53 PM
Too bad I had a hard time concentrating on the action at hand though as during Men in Tights my mom who told me she was just fine called me from the care center. Needless to say, I left soon after the phone call to see that our R/F friends Escarlata and her husband had offered to escort her to tea since she was feeling better. Whew! l So nice to have good friends at BARF that we can count on. ;)
I missed what happened with your mom... but you know, I have a story to tell that most of you probably missed as well.
See, while I was at the Tea, my sister was outside with my nephews... indeed, they snuck in and ate my dessert, not that I needed dessert at my size lol... but anyway... she was mouthing to me "you owe me big"
I stepped outside briefly to ask her what she was talking about and she said she had been hit in the face (by accident, of course) by a parasol. The result was a papercut over her eye on her brow.
So she left and went down to the Flagship Tavern while we were wrapping up Tea. Apparently while there, my nephew was playing with the catapistol I had bought him for his birthday earlier in the day... and shot a peanut that hit an intoxicated woman at a neighbouring table. Said intoxicated woman (I am being nice and not using the description given me by the eyewitnesses to the event) came over and told my sister that if she wouldn't "pop the kid in the face" that SHE'D be happy to do it for her.
When my sister told her not to threaten her 7 year old son...you guessed it, folks... said intoxicated woman punched my sister in the eye and sent her to the ground.
Security tossed this individual out... walked her to the gate... but, of course, my sister ended up with a bit of a shiner and considering my nephew's mishap the weekend before, I am beginning to think a helmet with full visor might be a good idea for any future visits by any of them.
Sooooo sorry to hear about this, my good Count! Seems like there always has to be at least one (*@&$%@*$&( sooner or later in the season to marr an otherwise perfect day. Hope she's mending as quickly as your nephew did!
Quote from: Anna Iram on April 06, 2009, 10:23:22 PM
Mmketeer, I'm sorry too we didn't have the chance to spend more time together. I should have made a point of meeting you earlier in the day, it just flew by so quickly, as did the entire season.
One other thankyou shout out to Treeman and Esc and Leinad. They seem to be the heros of the day. :) I completly forgot to get a tea ticket...duh..until miday and by then the show was sold out. Yikes. Thought I was gonna have to beg borrow or steal my way in. Treeman, knowing Esc and Leinad had a few spare tickets was kind enough to locate them by phone for me so I could purchase one of theirs. Much appreciated. :) :)
OOOPS! :o Glad that they were able to help you get in, Anna...wouldn't have been the same without you :D
Aye, Ambios... she was angry with me that I wasn't there to scare the woman off...
in my experience, those who get that drunk and beligerent lose the ability to know when they should be scared... so chances are it would have done no good to have been there...
I am just glad Security tossed her.
OMG, Count! How awful! Glad folks were there to deal with it. Please let your sister know that it's not always like that. Seems they just got two bad hiccups... :(
Count Adolfo, that's one of the nicest things anyone ever said about me on this site :'(. That's just happy tears, and I appreciate the kind words, and I'm glad that I get to see you on the times I'm able to come to the festival. Thank you again. Always, Jason Broadway. :) :) :)
Quote from: Jason Broadway on April 08, 2009, 01:03:31 AM
Count Adolfo, that's one of the nicest things anyone ever said about me on this site :'(. That's just happy tears, and I appreciate the kind words, and I'm glad that I get to see you on the times I'm able to come to the festival. Thank you again. Always, Jason Broadway. :) :) :)
Hey Jason - Tessa and I are going to try our best to get to BARF next year and visit with all of you fine folks again. Thanks for staying in touch and keeping us updated ... we can't wait to visit your beautiful fair again. :)
Quote from: Count Adolfo on April 06, 2009, 09:22:59 PM
I'd like to take a moment here to rectify a situation...
I've never properly thanked someone who has provided me with many pictures, many smiles and many hours of pleasurable company.
I know he doesn't get to be there every day and every weekend and that makes the time we get to spend with him even more special...
so without further ado, I'd like to thank Jason Broadway for making this season that much more enjoyable with his ever-present smile and his uplifting attitude... and some marvelous pictures that I'll have to see about getting posted!
Thanks, Jason!
Count,
I cannot agree with you more on the comments about Jason Broadway! He does bring a brighter light to the day at fair when he is around. If everyone in the world could have just 1/2 of his outlook on life, this world would be a much better place! I know I personally smile a little more when he is around, if you can believe that! So to Jason I say Thank You! May we all enjoy many more days with you at fair!
Thank you Lord Jarhead. I appreciate those nice comments from you and Count Adolfo. Going to the Renaissance Festival and seeing everyone brightens my day too, and makes my time at the Renaissance Festival the best. Thank you both so much. Jason Broadway. :) :) :) :)
I usually shy away from "bandwagons", but Jason you really should know how much you are loved by all of us who've met you. We are lucky to have you in our group.
Thank you Welsh Wench and Lady Anna for the nice words. I love seeing you both and everyone else, and I feel really good being a part of your group. Thank you so much. Jason Broadway :) :) :) :) :)
Showing up late again, Jason. Let me say that BARF would not be the same without you. I speak for everyone when I tell you that your photos, enthusiasm, and the great spirit that you bring would be sorely missed. Until next year, my friend...
Thank you Seamus, and I appreciate that nice comment you made about me, and I feel the same way about you and everyone else I know. Until next year my friend. Jason Broadway. :) :) :) :) :)
Found a little photo of you and Seamus, Jason. (and also Leinad's bum).
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/102/l_8d38744987654c41994dd75a62374b7d.jpg)
Oh, pictures of us eating.....thanks, Mickey... ::)
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on April 09, 2009, 05:52:34 PM
Oh, pictures of us eating.....thanks, Mickey... ::)
HA! I was thinking, that I never did that at fair when I posted it!
Something for next year perhaps?!?!?
*chuckling* I think everyone was eating because they were trying to help me convince Leinad to eat. He was on such a dedicated mission "or two" to get all the signatures that I had a hard time getting him to focus on the food.
Such a wondrous crowd we have here at BARF. As this first weekend without Faire approaches, I'm already going through withdrawal!
Agreed, Good Count Adolfo! Agreed!
well, would ye look at that!
the lass has barely met us and she already knows I'm GOOD...
;D