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Post by: Mouse on August 22, 2009, 04:49:49 AM
Not a topic of Interest per say..but let it be known that I love this forum..and am very saddened that in the 9 years I have been going to faire, I had to ride out the days from closing doors to opening boom unaware that I could immerse myself back in the people and spirit of TRF and not have to endure. certain, shall we say...upstart festivals just to feed the habit. Thank you so much all of you who makes faire and this forum what it is
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Post by: Yrose on August 22, 2009, 08:05:14 AM
I know exacting what you mean. You get to have fair all year around and keep in touch with all the friends you make.
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Post by: Mouse on August 24, 2009, 01:31:03 AM
I am so very proud and honored to know you all and to be a small part of this community.

The knowledge and kindness present in this community truly humbles me.  And inspires me to reach up a little higher and reach out a little farther.

I think of what life would be like without faire would be like and I shudder.


Also, the mead they sell in faire...is it recommendable? If so, is it sold only in the one place or do other places in faire pervey it, and is one better than the other? . I am a HUGE fan of Chaucer's Mead, if that gives anyone a good starting idea.
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Post by: raevyncait on August 24, 2009, 08:15:29 AM
Quote from: Mouse on August 24, 2009, 01:31:03 AM

Also, the mead they sell in faire...is it recommendable? If so, is it sold only in the one place or do other places in faire pervey it, and is one better than the other? . I am a HUGE fan of Chaucer's Mead, if that gives anyone a good starting idea.

I know that most of the major liquor stores in the Fort Worth/Arlington area carry Chaucer's.   Personally, I much prefer Chaucer's over, say, Scarborough's mead, but I've enjoyed several meads at various festivals I've attended that are as good or better than Chaucer's, and I will pass Chaucer's up for Bunratty's any day.
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Post by: grizintx on August 25, 2009, 07:39:12 PM
There is a homebrew/wine making shop in arlington called Dr. Jekkels that sells several flavors of chauncers mead.
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Post by: Mouse on August 25, 2009, 10:54:03 PM
Sounds like a plan...I don't mind order out if i have too..but I was going to try my hand and palette at Loki's Revenge...I have found the "secret" recipe online, even on this forum, saying that it was THE original, but I know to take that stuff with a grain of salt, even if they do have Loki festivals and competitions all over...I can't seem to find any good flavoured Loki recipes though...talk of them, but no measurements or details, just I did this flavour and what not. Can anyone enlighten me on that? If no, I understand the need for a secret to be kept close to the vest, I won't hold it against ya..
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Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on August 26, 2009, 08:08:18 AM
Quote from: Mouse on August 25, 2009, 10:54:03 PM
Sounds like a plan...I don't mind order out if i have too..but I was going to try my hand and palette at Loki's Revenge...I have found the "secret" recipe online, even on this forum, saying that it was THE original, but I know to take that stuff with a grain of salt, even if they do have Loki festivals and competitions all over...I can't seem to find any good flavoured Loki recipes though...talk of them, but no measurements or details, just I did this flavour and what not. Can anyone enlighten me on that? If no, I understand the need for a secret to be kept close to the vest, I won't hold it against ya..

Sometimes you just have to wing it.  Start with the "original" and modify to your tastes.
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Post by: Blue66669 on August 26, 2009, 08:45:19 AM
Shhhhhh, Fras... we do not speak of it LOL!

8)
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Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on August 26, 2009, 09:01:57 AM
Speak of what?   ;D
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Post by: bellevivre on August 26, 2009, 11:21:11 AM
It is the love that dare not speak its name...
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Post by: KiltedPrivateer on August 26, 2009, 12:23:04 PM
You didn't hear this from me - but take a little notepad and pencil with you to the loki judging.  Many brewers of Loki are so proud of their concoction that they will let slip little tid bits of the process.  Just be ready to scribble when they do - Shhhhhh
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Post by: Mouse on August 26, 2009, 04:17:48 PM
My pen shall be mightier than my sword..but if that does fail me..my feet aren't that bad either at flight...thanks for the tip...this forum will self destruct in ten seconds
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Post by: RenRobin on August 26, 2009, 05:11:21 PM
Mouse they serve Chaucers at TRF, I know I find it in the bellydancing area...can not remember what that area is called just know how to get there.  My favorite is Redstone Mead...I fill my flask and bring it in.

If you look at this thread and follow the links, you will find how to adjust the original loki to other flavors.  Good Luck!
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Post by: bellevivre on August 26, 2009, 05:17:02 PM
the mead craving has officially started- I wonder how many points THAT is on weight watchers!!!
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Post by: RenRobin on August 26, 2009, 05:34:32 PM
Quote from: bellevivre on August 26, 2009, 05:17:02 PM
the mead craving has officially started- I wonder how many points THAT is on weight watchers!!!

LOL! 
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Post by: Hercules on August 26, 2009, 05:37:05 PM
Screw Weight Watchers at TRF. I'm living on V8's and rabbit food now to save up a reserve in order to pig-out on opening weekend.
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Post by: Ryk Rakham on August 26, 2009, 05:55:44 PM
Quote from: Hercules on August 26, 2009, 05:37:05 PM
Screw Weight Watchers at TRF. I'm living on V8's and rabbit food now to save up a reserve in order to pig-out on opening weekend.

Amen to that! There's the necessary turkey leg, scottish eggs, all of the food in greece, germany, spain...oh forget it, it's all good!
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Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 26, 2009, 08:01:22 PM
Quote from: RenRobin on August 26, 2009, 05:11:21 PM
Mouse they serve Chaucers at TRF, I know I find it in the bellydancing area...can not remember what that area is called just know how to get there.  My favorite is Redstone Mead...I fill my flask and bring it in.

If you look at this thread and follow the links, you will find how to adjust the original loki to other flavors.  Good Luck!

The Agora!  ;D  That is where the belly dancers are and Christophe.  Yummy gyros and spanikopita (errr or however you spell it, lol)! 
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Post by: Mouse on August 26, 2009, 08:28:36 PM
Sadly, my samping of faire fine foods (triple word score alliteration) is muchly limited to a single gyro, perogis, turkey legs, some god awful meat thing, funnel cakes, and Imperial Stout..and maybe a slice of pizza..the more exotic fair, scottish eggs and the like, I have not tried.
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Post by: Alexx867 on August 26, 2009, 10:07:27 PM
Didn't know where to post this, but I am incredibly excited to be a part of TRF this year and the best part is that I will be working at the faire!  I moved to the area in May, and have been waiting for the weeks to roll by until the faire starts.  I'm hoping to meet some of you great people and to fully immerse myself in the TRF experience! 
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Post by: JimsDana on August 26, 2009, 10:14:47 PM
Okay!  Who here (raise your hands) does NOT know that Spec's sell Chaucer's Mead?
1960, Jersey Village, Langham Creek, Cypress-Rosehill, and the one on Hwy 6 at Huffmiester all know me very well.
And I have tried to find the WW points! Not enough information, so it is pointless.
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Post by: Mouse on August 26, 2009, 11:19:21 PM
Oh..I know very well...that and American Honey, Blue Moon Belgium Wheat, Shiners Black and Bock..and of course the immoral Guinness Draught.....There was a guy form Missouri I met at faire...said he couldn't get Shiner for under 15 dollars there..moved to Texas, 7 Dollars a six pack...He was said to have been drunk for nine weeks..for those that can count, that is TRF season, plus one. Best time I have had just shooting the breeze with a patron at faire at the campgrounds yet.
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Post by: RenRobin on August 27, 2009, 01:15:56 PM
* Raises Hand*
Specs is the best!  They have my Redstone Mead too.  And the good stuff to make Sweet B*tches with.  Speaking of Shiner have any of you tried the new Smokehaus?
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Post by: bellevivre on August 27, 2009, 01:38:04 PM
OOOH i am addicted to Specs- and they know it!
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Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 28, 2009, 11:10:58 AM
Quote from: Alexx867 on August 26, 2009, 10:07:27 PM
Didn't know where to post this, but I am incredibly excited to be a part of TRF this year and the best part is that I will be working at the faire!  I moved to the area in May, and have been waiting for the weeks to roll by until the faire starts.  I'm hoping to meet some of you great people and to fully immerse myself in the TRF experience! 

Welcome to the forum Alexx!  If you are free to move about the playtron camping area come by McLotofus and say 'Hi'!  Row 8/7.  ;D  Where will you be working in the faire?
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Post by: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on August 28, 2009, 11:49:38 AM
Quote from: RenRobin on August 27, 2009, 01:15:56 PM
* Raises Hand*
Specs is the best!  They have my Redstone Mead too.  And the good stuff to make Sweet B*tches with.  Speaking of Shiner have any of you tried the new Smokehaus?

It's pretty good... nice peaty flavor.  The 100th is wicked mean....
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Post by: Jinglebum on August 28, 2009, 11:58:25 AM
Mmmm... mead... and loki...
43 more days! :D
I share Mouse's sentiments. :D It's so nice to have a forum to go to now on the off-season. :)

As for where they sell the mead-- I'm pretty sure they sell it over by the Dove Meadow stage (think Tartanic and Wine & Alchemy) as well. ^^
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Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 28, 2009, 12:00:58 PM
Do they not sell mead at the Sea Devil & POW?  I thought they did......
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Post by: Riot on August 28, 2009, 01:22:11 PM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on August 28, 2009, 12:00:58 PM
Do they not sell mead at the Sea Devil & POW?  I thought they did......

I've bought it by the bottle at Sea Devil so I know they do there
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Post by: bellevivre on August 28, 2009, 01:29:42 PM
yes, but they charge $14 for a bottle of chaucers... or more, now that I think of it...
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Post by: Riot on August 28, 2009, 01:33:21 PM
It was more than that, but three of us wanted it and it was better for us to go that route. So we did. I wouldn't buy a bottle that way there anymore..
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Post by: Mouse on August 28, 2009, 03:29:53 PM
14 dollars?! Hmm..I see a bota in my future..or stagger stick..or a finely crafted flask attatched to mi lady's inner thigh..for no reason than I love to fetch it when the thirst sets upon me...two birds, on very sexy stone.
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Post by: Alexx867 on August 29, 2009, 10:12:18 AM

Welcome to the forum Alexx!  If you are free to move about the playtron camping area come by McLotofus and say 'Hi'!  Row 8/7.  ;D  Where will you be working in the faire?
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Thank you for the reply!  [I wish they would get my avatar approved already]  Thanks for the invite, I will definitely stop by.  From what I have read it sounds like the camping area is quite the place to be!  I will be working for one of the pirate merchants, unknown how much or how often, but if I'm not working, I'll defintiely be playing!