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Title: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on July 28, 2009, 08:34:18 PM
So...I've decided that it is time to start counting down to The MI Renaissance Festival!!!!


24 DAYS!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: maelstrom0370 on July 28, 2009, 10:19:50 PM
WOOT!!!!
Unfortunately, no camping for us this year but, we'll be day tripping most Sundays and doing at least one Saturday (9/5) to hook up with an old friend!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Margaret on July 29, 2009, 08:18:45 AM
Lord love a duck!  I gotta get sewing!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: LadyMeg on July 29, 2009, 10:23:25 AM
OOO!  So close.  *bounces*  Gotta get sewing for opening day.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on July 29, 2009, 12:23:09 PM
Yep... It's almost time.  I can tell by looking at the packing mess in my guest room!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Thumper on July 29, 2009, 12:47:29 PM
Eek!  Not alot of time left to sew!  Thankfully, I am well over half way there!!  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on July 29, 2009, 12:52:12 PM
23 DAYS!!

Isn't it funny that the mere mention of the words "countdown to (insert faire name here)" brings about an overwhelming urge to sew?  hehehehe  I too am busy sewing away.  weeeee!!!

Madge good to hear that your guest room is a mess....means you'll be on the move soon :)  yeah!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Celtic Lady on July 29, 2009, 04:28:37 PM
Woooo hoooo! Already getting antsy for faire and going back to Michigan.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: max and kate on July 29, 2009, 04:44:31 PM
We are ready, did some warm-ups at Bristol, Mayfaire and Derbyshire.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Jon Foster on July 29, 2009, 06:38:09 PM
We're almost ready.

Jon.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on July 30, 2009, 02:51:44 AM
Completely ready. Got my drink on at Mayfaire, got new garb at derby, got my voice ready at silverleaf, whoo, seven weeks with no days off, i can do this!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Margaret on July 30, 2009, 06:08:32 AM
If you are anywhere around (or in!) the Jail or Turtle Races this season, be on the look out for their newest Minion - that would be my kid.

She done got conscripted by Weeb!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on July 30, 2009, 11:14:56 AM
22 DAYS!!!!

Maggie, your little girl has been recruited eh?  What fun!!!

I was just looking at this pic of her the other day
http://festiveattyre.com/feature/yr1/week47.html

That was a few years before I met you, but wow how they grow hey?

On that note....back to sewing!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: essulf on July 30, 2009, 12:19:52 PM
*Prays for warm weather*

This mudskipper is ready and waiting! I just hope it stays warm... there's nothing quite like diving into a mud pit on a nice, breezy 40 degree day.

I shiver at the very thought of it...

But it's a shiver of EXCITEMENT!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: maelstrom0370 on July 30, 2009, 12:53:41 PM
LOL!
Just what I needed! Another reminder that I haven't yet bought me boots!!  :o
Durned life gettin' in th' way o' me fun time!!  ::) :P ;)
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Higgins on July 30, 2009, 06:02:35 PM
Ahh the anticipation! I was almost as excited to see the countdown as I am to return to Hollygrove.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on July 31, 2009, 03:23:25 AM
THORNY!

Huzzah, it's a brown christmas!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Margaret on July 31, 2009, 05:57:00 AM
Yeah - she's been sucked in!   :D  I'll give you the full saga over a cider.

Miss Thing is 11 now and wait until you see her!!  She's about 5' 6" and that straight blonde hair done got all curly!!  She's all geeked to Minion.



Quote from: flidais on July 30, 2009, 11:14:56 AM
22 DAYS!!!!

Maggie, your little girl has been recruited eh?  What fun!!!

I was just looking at this pic of her the other day
http://festiveattyre.com/feature/yr1/week47.html

That was a few years before I met you, but wow how they grow hey?

On that note....back to sewing!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Katie Bookwench on July 31, 2009, 06:09:39 AM
Quote from: Higgins on July 30, 2009, 06:02:35 PM
Ahh the anticipation! I was almost as excited to see the countdown as I am to return to Hollygrove.

Well met, friend!

You can be sure my stinky rotten sister and I are looking forward to you and your fashionable entorage returning to us this season! 

I'm pining to see all my favorite peoples.... tick tick tick.... (taps watch impatiently) tick tick tick....
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on July 31, 2009, 10:57:23 AM
21 DAYS!!

WEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Maggie.....11.....she's 11?  Oh my and tall too.  My chica is now 13 and a bit taller than I.  What are they putting in these kids food now days?  Well I look forward to seeing her at minion-y best.

Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: sealion on July 31, 2009, 11:25:51 AM
Honestly thoughts of MIRF have been on the back burner as we *just* finished loading the car for war week at Pennsic. I panic over MIRF prep after I relax from panicking over Pennsic prep. LOL
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Jon Foster on July 31, 2009, 10:17:58 PM
Our living room is waking up in preparation of MIRF. New patterns are being cut out and rolls of material are appearing from nowhere...  ;)

Jon.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Margaret on August 01, 2009, 07:55:46 AM
Quote from: flidais on July 31, 2009, 10:57:23 AM
21 DAYS!!

WEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Maggie.....11.....she's 11?  Oh my and tall too.  My chica is now 13 and a bit taller than I.  What are they putting in these kids food now days?  Well I look forward to seeing her at minion-y best.



11.  Tall.  Excited about being a minion. 

(In my defense - in this picture, Shorty has 2.5" heels on.  Right now, when we are barefoot, I reach her eyebrows.)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Sweete-Ladye/Family/Erinmom.jpg)
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 01, 2009, 01:17:04 PM
Holy cow she is tall!!!

20 DAYS!!!
weeeee three weeks to go!!!!


Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Pipere on August 01, 2009, 09:01:48 PM
STOP COUNTING, MY GOWN'S NOT READYYYYYYY


Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Lady Deborah on August 01, 2009, 09:37:47 PM
Anyone have garb ideas for my newly broken shoulder, just in time for faire?  Still going opening weekend, of course!  Just imbibing darvocet instead of my usual brew.  Looking forward to seeing everyone again, especially after what seemed to be an 8 month winter.....
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 02, 2009, 09:33:26 AM
Yes, please stop counting, I've got to make a gold silky dress for my baby daughter, Lucy. She has her 1st birthday party at MIRF, although her actual proper birth date isn't until the 25th. :)  I haven't started on her dress yet. My desk in clubbered up with jewellery stuff. LOL I have other stuff to do too before then. Crikey, where does the time go. This year has gone too fast.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: maelstrom0370 on August 02, 2009, 10:40:23 AM
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on August 02, 2009, 10:07:01 AM
(http://forum.piratesahoy.net//public/style_emoticons/default/william.gif)  WOOHOO!! (http://forum.piratesahoy.net//public/style_emoticons/default/william.gif)

All I have left to do is fix a couple buttons and add a hole to a belt, and I'm ready to roll!  ;D

Did I miss a memo?? Is the infamous Mad Jack gonna be at MiRF???
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on August 02, 2009, 10:41:38 AM
Damn it!  Wrong countdown...  Sorry!  :-[
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: maelstrom0370 on August 02, 2009, 11:23:00 AM
LOL! Tease!  :P
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 03, 2009, 10:25:45 AM
18 DAYS, 22 HOURS AND 36 MINUTES UNTIL MIRF OPENS!!!!!!!

See we have lots of time to sew.  :D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Thumper on August 03, 2009, 11:40:06 AM
Quote from: flidais on August 03, 2009, 10:25:45 AM
18 DAYS, 22 HOURS AND 36 MINUTES UNTIL MIRF OPENS!!!!!!!

See we have lots of time to sew.  :D


Eeek!!!!  So much left to do!  Still need to order a few things!! :o
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Carl on August 03, 2009, 03:37:00 PM
Garb ,check
Flask,check
Tickets,check
Staring at the calender whistfully,Check
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: siofra on August 03, 2009, 05:23:15 PM
Oh dear, I sure hope after 2 years without garb I can finally get mine done in time for Opening Day!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on August 03, 2009, 07:23:08 PM
whew... as excited as I am, I wish I had a day or two more to get stuff done!

Going to be an interesting trip this year... Will be bringing my dogs... and since one of my cockatiels died Saturday, I may be bringing the surviving one with me too!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Katie Bookwench on August 04, 2009, 06:16:24 AM
Sounds like a lovely menagerie is heading our way soon!

gee, now all you need is a monkey!  :D

Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: L Dale Walter on August 04, 2009, 08:22:15 AM
Wow, I can tell you people don't have shows you are trying to get up and running!  So I have 18 days to perfect the knock down, drag out fight between Robin Hood and the Sheriff?  Yeah!  Fun!

LDW
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Katie Bookwench on August 04, 2009, 09:25:09 AM
Nope. We're the FANS.

We're counting down the days before WE get to see YOU and your knock down drag out battle. 

So go practice. Away off wit ye, and rehearse!  :D tick tick tick!


(me, I'm looking forward to seeing you in your purty flower hat, like in the pictures!)  ;D


Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Margaret on August 04, 2009, 10:03:01 AM
Quote from: Katie Bookwench on August 04, 2009, 06:16:24 AM


gee, now all you need is a monkey!  :D



There's a Big Red Monkey at MIRF already!  Isn't one monkey enough!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 04, 2009, 11:28:12 AM
17 DAYS!!!!

Well my husband is gone this week, and it's giving me a chance to get caught up on sewing and all that.  But the camper is ready to go (already been to Bristol and back so it's rennie camping approved), passes have been purchased, campsites reserved, have hubby all registered for the highland games on the 2nd weekend, my vanilla rum is comming along.  I think that we're pretty much ready, all but the sewing.  There is always sewing.  hehehe
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on August 04, 2009, 01:20:14 PM
QuoteWow, I can tell you people don't have shows you are trying to get up and running!  So I have 18 days to perfect the knock down, drag out fight between Robin Hood and the Sheriff?  Yeah!  Fun!

LDW

huh??? Yeah, right!  LOL... Just a newspaper to produce, two months of packing to get done, a house to secure and two scripts to memorize AND an 18 hour road trip with two dogs... all in the next seven days.

Quotegee, now all you need is a monkey!  

NO!  No monkeys!!! ;)
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: L Dale Walter on August 04, 2009, 03:39:41 PM
Flying monkeys?
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: LadyHawkeontheHill on August 04, 2009, 04:53:29 PM
Vanilla rum?! Will any of that vanilla rum be there Labor Day weekend?
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 04, 2009, 05:58:29 PM
Quote from: LadyHawkeontheHill on August 04, 2009, 04:53:29 PM
Vanilla rum?! Will any of that vanilla rum be there Labor Day weekend?

Hope it lasts that long......maybe I should get another batch going now......hehehehe
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Jon Foster on August 04, 2009, 06:24:53 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on August 04, 2009, 01:20:14 PM
huh??? Yeah, right!  LOL... Just a newspaper to produce, two months of packing to get done, a house to secure and two scripts to memorize AND an 18 hour road trip with two dogs... all in the next seven days.

A newspaper?

Jon.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: LadyHawkeontheHill on August 04, 2009, 10:53:24 PM
Quote from: flidais on August 04, 2009, 05:58:29 PM
Quote from: LadyHawkeontheHill on August 04, 2009, 04:53:29 PM
Vanilla rum?! Will any of that vanilla rum be there Labor Day weekend?

Hope it lasts that long......maybe I should get another batch going now......hehehehe

Maybe thou shouldst do just that ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: LadyHawkeontheHill on August 04, 2009, 10:54:55 PM
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 04, 2009, 06:24:53 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on August 04, 2009, 01:20:14 PM
huh??? Yeah, right!  LOL... Just a newspaper to produce, two months of packing to get done, a house to secure and two scripts to memorize AND an 18 hour road trip with two dogs... all in the next seven days.

A newspaper?

Jon.

Aye, I too am curious about the newspaper thingie
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Ladyfair on August 05, 2009, 12:29:33 AM
Here is a link to the online paper... http://www.usacrusader.com/ (http://www.usacrusader.com/)    :)


Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 05, 2009, 12:18:29 PM
16 DAYS....20 HOURS....42 MINUTES
Not that I'm counting or anything..... ;)
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Katie Bookwench on August 05, 2009, 12:59:48 PM
pssst.

you forgot seconds!

:D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Blue66669 on August 05, 2009, 01:14:37 PM
I'm hoping to make it up that way next year maybe... I don't have a fall faire about then. Promise not to shoot me on site???
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on August 05, 2009, 01:16:54 PM
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 04, 2009, 06:24:53 PM
A newspaper?

Jon.

Yes.  I own a newspaper. :)
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Jon Foster on August 05, 2009, 04:54:00 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on August 05, 2009, 01:16:54 PM
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 04, 2009, 06:24:53 PM
A newspaper?

Jon.

Yes.  I own a newspaper. :)

My wife told me you had a newspaper after I posted that.  :-\ It was one of those questions like the one I asked about your purple/blue dress from last year. I thought it was your new dress etc... My wife yelled at me for not knowing better because I had pictures of you in it from previous years...  ;)

Edit: Thanks for the link Ladyfair.

Jon.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Margaret on August 06, 2009, 06:10:27 AM
Quote from: blue66669 on August 05, 2009, 01:14:37 PM
I'm hoping to make it up that way next year maybe... I don't have a fall faire about then. Promise not to shoot me on site???

No - but I do promise to involve you in a shot or two!   ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: darkranger on August 06, 2009, 10:34:35 AM
I'm starting to get a little twitchy!! ::) Not long now, Hotel res. made , check!  Time off work, check!!  Beer money, check!!  wheres that darn pipe weed!!   ::)
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: maelstrom0370 on August 06, 2009, 11:51:33 AM
Quote from: Madge Estes on August 05, 2009, 01:16:54 PM
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 04, 2009, 06:24:53 PM
A newspaper?

Jon.

Yes.  I own a newspaper. :)

I thought I remembered reading something about that. Good on ya, Your Highness!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Thumper on August 06, 2009, 11:52:36 AM
- R/F pin (check, just showed up in this weeks mail)
- finish up this years garb (need to hem the skirt, finish my hand sewn eyelets, apron and biggins need to be made)
- BF outfit (He just needs a new shirt, which he will probably buy at festival)
- Dog registration (Printed form, just need to print photos of my sweetie for the form)

I am almost ready!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: maelstrom0370 on August 06, 2009, 12:46:20 PM
<----is so NOT ready and probably won't be ready til the first day we actually go! Still haven't bought my boots, still haven't gotten the rip in her skirt fixed! *sigh* Maybe one of these years I'll learn to stop living so dangerously!!!  ::)
OH!! But I do have my R/F pin, so, yea, I got that goin for me  :P
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on August 06, 2009, 06:16:08 PM
Just got word MI house has been cleaned and prepped for my arrival.  We MUST be getting close now!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Ambios on August 06, 2009, 07:31:47 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on August 06, 2009, 06:16:08 PM
Just got word MI house has been cleaned and prepped for my arrival.  We MUST be getting close now!!!
:o ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Hector on August 06, 2009, 07:50:40 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on August 06, 2009, 06:16:08 PM
Just got word MI house has been cleaned and prepped for my arrival.  We MUST be getting close now!!!

They don't clean the castle daily?   
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 07, 2009, 10:04:42 AM
14 DAYS!!!!

Ooooo that's like 2 weeks.....weeeeee!!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Jon Foster on August 08, 2009, 03:07:22 PM
Wow, two weeks isn't long at all.

Jon.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 09, 2009, 08:13:00 PM
Hmmm let's see where we are....... 12 days to MIRF!!!!!
Sorry I missed yesterday.....I ran into a very evil blue drink friday night.....lol
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 10, 2009, 09:35:19 AM
11 DAYS!!!!

YEEEEEEE!!!! 
***getting that feeling to do a little happy dance***
:D ;D :D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Ambios on August 10, 2009, 11:54:02 AM
We of the "Southern Shire" had our sendoff for Madge Saturday evening  ;)......we be sending her your way tomorrow.....

Take care o' me "sister".....I'll be wantin' her back in Fittleworth in one piece!   ;D ::) ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: L Dale Walter on August 10, 2009, 05:38:15 PM
Quote from: Ambios on August 10, 2009, 11:54:02 AM

Take care o' me "sister".....I'll be wantin' her back in Fittleworth in one piece!   ;D ::) ;D

::As William DeLacey, the Sheriff of Nottingham::  

"Sorry, can't see clear to that end.  It's my job to kill Queen Elizabeth, and install Prince John on the throne, and I never miss.  We could, of course, send you back the pieces..."

::insert evil laugh here::


::Back as Dale::

Nah, don't sweat it.  She's got two fight teams on site this year.  We'll thump anybody who get's close.

L. Dale Walter
Director
Knights of Iron
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 10, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Quote from: L Dale Walter on August 10, 2009, 05:38:15 PM


::As William DeLacey, the Sheriff of Nottingham::  


::insert evil laugh here::


Don't you mean "diabolical evil laugh". :P

Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: L Dale Walter on August 10, 2009, 10:04:22 PM
Quote from: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 10, 2009, 07:06:37 PM
Quote from: L Dale Walter on August 10, 2009, 05:38:15 PM


::As William DeLacey, the Sheriff of Nottingham::  


::insert evil laugh here::


Don't you mean "diabolical evil laugh". :P



Nope.  DeLacey is not a member of S.I.N.I.S.T.E.R.  He is not much of a joiner...
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 11, 2009, 07:20:15 AM
10 DAYS TO GO!!!!

No worries, Madge shall be in good hands here in the North!!!

I seriously cannot believe how close we are getting to walking threw the gates once more.  Every year it's that same feeling....butterflies in my tummy, that "Christmas Eve" excitment, and an overwhelming urge to dance around the house like a three year old.  And now with my Scotsman home everything is perfectly in place for a wonderful season.  Huzzah!!! 
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: LadyMeg on August 11, 2009, 12:13:50 PM
AH!  No, need more days to sew!  But *does happy dance* it's soooo close!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Kathleen MacLeod on August 11, 2009, 12:30:23 PM
This will be my first year at MiRF and I'm excited! Silver Leaf prepped me and now my obsession with faire is in full bloom :D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: max and kate on August 11, 2009, 04:07:58 PM
Quote from: Erin Kathleen MacLeod on August 11, 2009, 12:30:23 PM
This will be my first year at MiRF and I'm excited! Silver Leaf prepped me and now my obsession with faire is in full bloom :D
Silver Leaf is just a lick of the frosting, prepare yourself for the whole cake.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 12, 2009, 07:52:11 AM
9 DAYS!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: LadyAnn on August 12, 2009, 09:25:10 AM
 :o Oh my goodness it's coming up fast!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Thumper on August 12, 2009, 10:04:56 AM
I am getting more excited every day!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Ladyfair on August 12, 2009, 10:55:27 PM
giggle..... the fresh paint..... the pretty flowers..... the new buildings.... the familar faces.... some new faces.....  prayers to the rain Gods.... so exciting!!!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: darkranger on August 13, 2009, 11:36:29 AM
A week form today we will be loading up the hole darn family and pointing the van south. that's the kind of good news I like to hear!!   ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Jon Foster on August 13, 2009, 10:59:32 PM
We've been hearing the MIRF ads on the radio for several days now too.

Jon.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 14, 2009, 12:11:58 PM
7 DAYS 20 HOURS AND 49 MINUTES!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Katie Bookwench on August 14, 2009, 10:34:05 PM
It's lucky for us our esteemed moderator is staying calm and collected in this time of frenzied excitement.

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 15, 2009, 10:43:56 AM
At least we know it's going to be a beautiful day and cooler in the 70's. That's what I like. Let's keep our fingers crossed for this and it stays this way. :)

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USMI0397
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 16, 2009, 02:55:43 PM
WHAHHAHAAAAAWHHOOOOOOOOOO.......oh wait.....calm.....ooohhhhmmmmm......who am I kidding......YYYYYAAAAAHHHHHHOOOOWWHWHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!!

5 DAYS 18 HOURS AND 7 MINUTES!!!!!

Oh I do hope the weather is good, I saw rain for saturday on weather.com, but with this being MI I know that the forcast will change several times before it actually gets here.  But ya know, rain won't keep me away.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 16, 2009, 03:33:34 PM
Yeah I have been keeping an eye on the weather so far, we need it to be a nice day but not so hot.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 17, 2009, 08:57:58 AM
4 DAYS!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on August 17, 2009, 10:38:53 AM
Fairly settled at High Meadows.  Forgotten things being shipped from the southern shire.  Fitting for new dress today.  Yep, we're almost there!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Ambios on August 17, 2009, 10:44:21 AM
Quote from: Madge Estes on August 17, 2009, 10:38:53 AM
Fairly settled at High Meadows.  Forgotten things being shipped from the southern shire.  Fitting for new dress today.  Yep, we're almost there!

What...you forgot things during the packing marathon?  I'm shocked!  ::)  ;D  Glad you're there safe and getting settled in.  Send pix of the new dress!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Madge Estes on August 17, 2009, 10:56:00 AM
How about the remote for my converter box, some of my jewelry... and my preferred crown.  Nothing REALLY important!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Ambios on August 17, 2009, 11:00:38 AM
Nah....ye didna REALLY need that crown, now did ye, Sis?

And the remote for the converter?  ugh!   ;D

Break a leg this weekend.....we'll probably try to call before morning meeting Saturday to say hi and wish you a great run!
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: gypsyqueenie on August 18, 2009, 09:36:52 AM
Counting it down and scrambling for the first time in many years - cut it too close on some new fangled additions to the warrior ensemble - the pauldrons are in today!!! YIKES ...So I am now doing what I always said I hated was the last minute changes and additions to the garb...crap...how many days???

Oivey!! My lists have lists.
Austin is doing the same but he has less tweakage than I and I always make fun of him for all his last minute stuff - now look at me!!! For shame...

It just hit me this morning - what is Gunner going to wear??? Panic wait it's warrior weekend right?? Ok then how 'bout we just bring his armor and then his Robin Hood.... ok got it... whew that emergency is over. Now waiting impatiently for the arrival of the new stuff.....tap tap

Oh your grace can Gunner play with your babies ??? We need a play date fer the kids. I hope to see you early on Friday.
xox
Stel
aka
Admiral Morgan, IGFYU, Serena, gypsyqueenie et al
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: flidais on August 18, 2009, 10:01:09 AM
3 DAYS AND 23 HOURS!!!!

I still don't know what I want to wear opening weekend.....I'm sure I'll figure something.....I'm just excited to get there.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: darkranger on August 18, 2009, 01:46:09 PM
Things are now in motion that can't be stopped! Next stop Holly Grove!   ;D
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Jon Foster on August 18, 2009, 10:17:26 PM
We might try for opening day. My wife wants to go and she has everything ready!

Jon.
Title: Re: Countdown!!!
Post by: Thumper on August 19, 2009, 09:45:02 AM
Weather is looking good right now. *fingers crossed it stays that way* All my garb is out and waiting, even finished up my sewing last night!!  ;D
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Post by: RenWitch on August 19, 2009, 04:34:53 PM
I am starting to get that giddy feeling and my toes won't quit tapping.....IT IS ALMOST HERE!!!!!!  ;D
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Post by: Severus Schmidt on August 20, 2009, 01:04:52 AM
Tried everything on last night I am good to go I get out of work at 8am and will be there at 9am cant wait.
Did anyone come up with a meeting place yet??
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Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on August 20, 2009, 02:48:35 AM
Yes, the meeting place is, as usual, at Lady Faires shop, Things From Rings. I think it's been mentioned several times.
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Post by: LadyAnn on August 20, 2009, 08:48:10 AM
48 hours and 12 minutes  HUZZAH!
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Post by: Lord Virgil on August 20, 2009, 10:26:55 AM
praying for nice weather, praying for nice weather, pray pray pray, lol
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Post by: Ambios on August 20, 2009, 10:57:21 AM
Quote from: Lord Virgil on August 20, 2009, 10:26:55 AM
praying for nice weather, praying for nice weather, pray pray pray, lol

Aye...faire wishes (pun definitely intended) to all from the Southern Shire of Fittleworth for cool temps, and clear skys, for your openning weekend, and the run!  ;)
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Post by: Thumper on August 20, 2009, 12:24:34 PM
I'm starting to get goose-bumps from the excitement!!
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Post by: LadyAnn on August 20, 2009, 12:50:42 PM
Quote from: Ambios on August 20, 2009, 10:57:21 AM
Quote from: Lord Virgil on August 20, 2009, 10:26:55 AM
praying for nice weather, praying for nice weather, pray pray pray, lol

Aye...faire wishes (pun definitely intended) to all from the Southern Shire of Fittleworth for cool temps, and clear skys, for your openning weekend, and the run!  ;)

Thank thee Ambios... Shall you and Lady Maud be visiting the run?
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Post by: Ambios on August 20, 2009, 01:59:00 PM
Quote from: LadyAnn on August 20, 2009, 12:50:42 PM

Thank thee Ambios... Shall you and Lady Maud be visiting the run?

Alas, but the purse is not deep enough this year to accomodate both a sojourn to HollyGrove AND our eldest's nuptials (Sept 19).  You may remember her as well...Lady Arwin (Meghan) has been a frequent visitor to your shire over the years...actually more frequently than and preceeding Lady Maud and myself by several years.  She doth maintain a manor in the principality of Columbus after attaining her degrees in 2002 at a certain institution that doth sport upon it's banner the colors of Scarlet and Grey embelished by a poisonous nut.

We didst consider strongly whether a visit this year would be possible, but must regretfully be absent.  We look forward to renewing our annual visits next year.
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Post by: LadyAnn on August 20, 2009, 02:42:39 PM
Thy shall be greatly missed M'Lord, but it is understandable.  Congratulation to LadyArwin on her up and coming nuptials.  I shall try and visit the southern shire next year when I hope my purse is a little deeper.

Fare Thee Well


~Lady Ann Bowman~
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Post by: flidais on August 20, 2009, 09:41:17 PM
1 DAY.....11 HOURS.....20 MINUTES!!!!!

And we are leaving tomarrow so it's like Christmas Eve around here.......wwwhhhahahahahhoooooo!!!
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Post by: Lord Clisto of York on August 20, 2009, 10:15:34 PM
I shall be coming for this Sunday only. I leave some time on Saturday from Wisconsin. So, I shall see many of you in the Gunisess Pub. I missed last year so I am looking forward to this visit.

Lord Clisto of York
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Post by: Ladyfair on August 20, 2009, 10:56:26 PM
Sir Lord Clisto - It will be most glorious to see you again!!  Be sure to stop by for the meet and greet at 11 am......we even put fresh paint on those red and yellow bridges...giggle....
maybe this year we can get you into the group photo...giggle
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Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on August 21, 2009, 01:03:03 AM
One day now counting this one. I won't make the first day as I explained in another thread, I'm going to the Air Show at Selfridge Air Base, but I will be attending soon. My dad and I have made it a tradition evry year the air show is done we attend along with attending the fest, but the airshow only happens evry two years and only for two days and we catch it as soon as possible. So have fun for me at fest this weekend. I know you all will, it's fest one of the best places on earth.
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Post by: Jon Foster on August 21, 2009, 01:21:10 AM
We'll be hitting Selfridge on Sunday...

Jon.
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Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 21, 2009, 08:24:56 PM
Sir Clisto, I will miss seeing you on Sunday. As we're going tomorrow and cannot wait.

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Post by: LadyMeg on August 21, 2009, 09:33:51 PM
While some of you have only hours left... I have a day left and Saturday will be torture not to be up there!  But I'll be there Sunday and whew... just finished all the sewing and now just shaking out the rest of the stuff... *bounces*  It's indeed like Christmas!!
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Post by: L Dale Walter on August 21, 2009, 10:30:01 PM
Not at all like Christmas.  On Christmas I sleep in, open presents, then usually go snowboarding.

Tomorrow I am getting up at 5 AM and going to do a TV interview, then working all day.

Not like Christmas at all...<g>
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Post by: Jon Foster on August 22, 2009, 12:54:18 AM
A few hours to go... I guess a bit of sleep would be a good idea. I always seem to be up late cutting business cards the night before the faire. We'll see how straight they look in the morning...  :-\

Jon.
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Post by: Lord Clisto of York on August 22, 2009, 03:18:06 AM
Quote from: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 21, 2009, 08:24:56 PM
Sir Clisto, I will miss seeing you on Sunday. As we're going tomorrow and cannot wait.



We have been passing like ships in the night. This makes what three faires now on different days.
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Post by: Severus Schmidt on August 22, 2009, 04:51:45 AM
I get out of work at 8am going home to get ready and will be there at 9:30 rain or shine see you all there.
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Post by: darkranger on August 22, 2009, 05:09:18 AM
What time did you get up this morn. ?  ;) Just waiting for sun raise to wake every one up !   :o I hope the weather clears.  ::  See you there!
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Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on August 22, 2009, 05:12:34 AM
Three Hours, Forty Eight Minutes!
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Post by: Severus Schmidt on August 22, 2009, 05:45:44 AM
I get up in the afternoon Darkranger I work midnights so today is going to be a long one wooohooo.
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Post by: Jon Foster on August 22, 2009, 07:46:13 AM
It's pretty wet here at home. MIRF is about 40 minutes away... We may change our plans. Go to Selfridge today and MIRF tomorrow.

Jon.
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Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on August 22, 2009, 11:19:46 PM
Well, didn't go to Selfridge Saturday, because of rain went to an airshow at Willow Run one year when it rained, and they ran only two planes as fly-by's and we only got to look at the static displays. So didn't attend fair or airshow today. But, today we shall make it to the Airshow.
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Post by: darkranger on August 23, 2009, 04:27:21 AM
not very warm yesterday, but today looks to be more promising, with a high of 71 and part sunny  ;D The Queens dress was just awesome it was a ray of sun in a gray day .  :)Can't wait to see what She will be wearing today! Boy I hate waiting till noon to start my day with a fresh Gunnies!  :P
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Post by: Jon Foster on August 23, 2009, 08:05:46 AM
We really wanted to see the new dress yesterdaty.  :'(

Jon.
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Post by: Celtic Lady on August 23, 2009, 11:05:10 AM
I hope someone has pic of the new dress.
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Post by: flidais on August 23, 2009, 05:52:07 PM
The countdown is over......Opening weekend of MIRF has come and will be gone in about 15 minutes.  It was truly a wonderful weekend.  So many old friends that I had not seen since last season, the smell in the air, the guiness and woodchuck, all the great music that can be heard no matter where you are, the friends that I hardly go a week without talking to - that I met at faire many years ago and looking into their welcoming faces and remembering all the good times (although two were missing and I look forward to when they will get a chance to come).....and holding my husbands hand once more while stolling the lanes.   

ahhhhhhh....I'm home.........
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Post by: darkranger on August 25, 2009, 06:15:13 AM
That really says it all Brother!  ;D
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Post by: Jon Foster on August 25, 2009, 05:23:35 PM
Darkranger, were you there this weekend?

Jon.
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Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on August 25, 2009, 07:37:25 PM
Quote from: Celtic Lady on August 23, 2009, 11:05:10 AM
I hope someone has pic of the new dress.

This was taken of Her Majesty in hew new gown, she was visiting us at my baby daughter's birthday party in the castle. :) Sorry it's not much.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/Guin06/Lucy/LucywithHerMajesty.jpg)

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Post by: darkranger on August 26, 2009, 08:24:06 AM
Yes we were there both days, I don't think that the budget will allow another such trip. Tiring to save money for a day at Mid Mich.   ;D
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Post by: Lord Clisto of York on August 26, 2009, 11:28:42 PM
I had a great time on Sunday even with the little rain in the morning. The rest of the day turned out super. I got to see many of my friends I have not seen in 2 years since I didnt get to go last year. I did the wine tasteing and bought some bottles and spent the day with my good friend King Henry the Red from Shiabruck. We did Queens feast, and I got many pictures. Missed Flidais since lady Ann said you left early Sunday. I managed to get in the large RF picture and just had an all around super time. Sorry if I missed anyone. And, to everyone else I did get to see or meet, it was a real pleasure. You are all a great bunch of people to be around.

I am working on my pics now and should have them up by this weekend. I will post when they are ready.

Lord Clisto, Duke of York
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Post by: Margaret on August 27, 2009, 08:01:50 AM
Dang Clisto - I'm sorry I missed you!  Will you be returning?
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Post by: Lord Virgil on August 27, 2009, 08:36:58 AM
I wish I would have missed him, he blamed me for the rain (well, pirates in general but I was dressed as a pirate that day)  ;D

Just kidding of course, it was nice that you could make it to our fine faire.  Any friend of Carl and Donna's is a friend of mine as well.
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Post by: LadyAnn on August 27, 2009, 10:42:38 AM
Oh, don't let that bother you. He tried to blamed me for the rain also, because I went out an got my tall hat w/ feathers, or wait was it something else?

It was great to see you Lord Clisto, and thank you for escorting me safely to the Guinness. *curtsy*

What are your plans for attending ORF this year? I will be there as always their closing weekend.

~Lady Ann Bowman~
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Post by: Lord Clisto of York on August 27, 2009, 11:47:47 AM
Quote from: Margaret on August 27, 2009, 08:01:50 AM
Dang Clisto - I'm sorry I missed you!  Will you be returning?

Sorry Margaret, I will not be returning this season for I am off to perform all fall through part of Oct Iowa and elsewhere. Missed seeing you too. Hope you have a great run at MIRF
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Post by: Lord Clisto of York on August 27, 2009, 11:49:19 AM
Quote from: Lord Virgil on August 27, 2009, 08:36:58 AM
I wish I would have missed him, he blamed me for the rain (well, pirates in general but I was dressed as a pirate that day)  ;D

Just kidding of course, it was nice that you could make it to our fine faire.  Any friend of Carl and Donna's is a friend of mine as well.

Was also great to see you. Hey, the rain is water and pirates live upon it. Makes sense to me. LOL...
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Post by: Lord Clisto of York on August 27, 2009, 11:51:52 AM
Quote from: LadyAnn on August 27, 2009, 10:42:38 AM
Oh, don't let that bother you. He tried to blamed me for the rain also, because I went out an got my tall hat w/ feathers, or wait was it something else?

It was great to see you Lord Clisto, and thank you for escorting me safely to the Guinness. *curtsy*

What are your plans for attending ORF this year? I will be there as always their closing weekend.

~Lady Ann Bowman~

Lady Ann, it was my pleasure to get you safely to your destination. Always a pleasure to see your smiling face. I was glad I had the opportunity. As far as Ohio, I should be there either the 2nd or 3rd weekend of Oct. Still not sure when yet. But I will keep you posted.

Lord Clisto, Duke of York
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Post by: Poldugarian Warrior on August 28, 2009, 05:43:55 AM
Got to the airshow and it rained, but they still went on which was a good thing. Hoping to attend fest this weekend, if it don't rain. Now their sayin 40% chance.