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Title: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Jon Foster on September 27, 2009, 11:19:20 PM
Well, there's only one more weekend left for the MIRF season and I'm already getting bummed. This years season has been great to say the least. We've had a blast meeting up with everyone, we made LOTS of new friends, I have tons of good shots and our kids have become full blown Rennie's.  ;)

We will miss everyone and are already looking forward to the 2010 season!

Jon.

Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Cyron on September 28, 2009, 04:22:58 AM
yuppers and i missed just about all of mirf due to work and what not.. and will miss the last weekend.. but its all good.. i will still be at a faire.. just not mirf.. will be at a different one helping ladyfair.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Melissa on September 28, 2009, 12:15:40 PM
This season has been amazing at MRF.  It always goes by to fast.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Thumper on September 28, 2009, 01:17:53 PM
So said that this is going to be the last weekend of festival.  It has been a great run this year!
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Eric of Lyon on September 30, 2009, 06:51:02 AM
Sad to say this past Saturday, 9/26, was the last for me this season. Just won't be able to take it this weekend.   Was even given a free pass to return this coming Sunday for a "Customer Appreciation" gathering from one of the vendors, but won't be able to make it. Rats! Season went by much too fast.

Lot's more photos to post, but that's going slow.  It's Senior Photo time and that takes priority.

Cheers to you all and it was great meeting new faces this year as well as old.

Thanks for the good memories!

-Eric of Lyon (Explanation of the new name.... I live in Lyon Township. Just slightly North and East of South Lyon. It's more descriptive than graphicknight.)
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Celtic Lady on September 30, 2009, 09:46:40 AM
Quote from: Eric of Lyon on September 30, 2009, 06:51:02 AM
Sad to say this past Saturday, 9/26, was the last for me this season. Just won't be able to take it this weekend.   Was even given a free pass to return this coming Sunday for a "Customer Appreciation" gathering from one of the vendors, but won't be able to make it. Rats! Season went by much too fast.

Lot's more photos to post, but that's going slow.  It's Senior Photo time and that takes priority.

Cheers to you all and it was great meeting new faces this year as well as old.

Thanks for the good memories!

-Eric of Lyon (Explanation of the new name.... I live in Lyon Township. Just slightly North and East of South Lyon. It's more descriptive than graphicknight.)
As with you 9/26 is the last day (actually our only day) at MiRF. It was very nice meeting you as well  :D.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on September 30, 2009, 10:38:21 AM
It maybe the end of this wonderful festival but the festival season still goes on. There is also MMRF to look forward to aswell. We shall be there. :)
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Eric of Lyon on September 30, 2009, 12:49:37 PM
It was good to meet you both as well, Celtic Lady. It was fortune that I was there the only weekend that you were able to attend. 

I believe it was Lady Margaret that I also met that day, near the coffee shop.  (I'm absolutely horrid at remembering names.)
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Margaret on September 30, 2009, 03:51:31 PM
Quote from: Eric of Lyon on September 30, 2009, 12:49:37 PM


I believe it was Lady Margaret that I also met that day, near the coffee shop.  (I'm absolutely horrid at remembering names.)

Right in one!  It was indeed me.  It was very nice meeting you face to face finally!
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Lord Virgil on October 01, 2009, 07:26:34 AM
I was fortunate enough to meet lady Margaret in person this year as well, she's just as much a little stinker in person as on here,  ;D  Glad to have made your acquaintance m'lady.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: shadowcat546 on October 04, 2009, 02:42:42 PM
 :'(   ....another season come and gone.  was too rainy/cold to go yesterday (sat.).  I had planned to go today, but it's again, too miserable. sun did shine, but not in the mood. wanted to give big hugs goodbye.
wanted to give pics to others. wanted to take those mugs to those people. wanted to see "All's Faire".  couldn't see paying the $20.00 and gas $ to get up there, to be damp/windblown /walk thru mud.  HOpe everyone had a good season.
Hopefully it will be warm enough to see M.M.R.F. or the captain hook bar party. in Nov.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Jon Foster on October 04, 2009, 07:35:24 PM
It was a bit cold and it rained a few times but the sun came out too. We talked with lots of people for the last time but look forward to seeing everyone next season.

Jon.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: ms.buni on October 04, 2009, 08:06:39 PM
Hi was at todays faire-wondering if you may know how to find out more info on birds of prey display that was done today?--t/y so much for any reply-Merry Meet T.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Captain Cornelius Howard Duckman on October 04, 2009, 09:46:48 PM
Well, Faire is over for the season. Tis sad indeed.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Jon Foster on October 04, 2009, 10:30:59 PM
Quote from: ms.buni on October 04, 2009, 08:06:39 PM
Hi was at todays faire-wondering if you may know how to find out more info on birds of prey display that was done today?--t/y so much for any reply-Merry Meet T.

Check this thread...

http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=9284.0

Ray puts on an excellent show!

Jon.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Lord Virgil on October 05, 2009, 07:31:20 AM
The bittersweet reality that another year of Faire has come and gone.  :'(

Barb and I will miss each and every one of our good friends that we have had the pleasure of knowing through MiRF.

I consider many of my Ren friends as extended family.  The list is too long to mention here, but most know who you are.  We still have the Masque to look forward to, and I think we will try to make Mid-Michigan this year if finances allow. 

The cast is great, but as our wonderful Queen put it so eloquently...it is the patrons that make MiRF what it is, the best darn Faire around.  Thank you each and every one for making this year's run an enjoyable one yet again
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Margaret on October 05, 2009, 09:02:07 AM
Quote from: Lord Virgil on October 01, 2009, 07:26:34 AM
I was fortunate enough to meet lady Margaret in person this year as well, she's just as much a little stinker in person as on here,  ;D  Glad to have made your acquaintance m'lady.

HA!  How did I miss this!!

And that's Pernicious Harpy to you Mister!   ;)

Truly, it was finally nice to meet you and your Lady face to face as well.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Madge Estes on October 08, 2009, 09:19:17 AM
Ah, yes, the season is done.  I am home in warm Florida.  Now to unpack and dry clean and cherish the memories of another wonderful fair season.  Thank you, all for making it what it was!  Til next year...
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: gypsyqueenie on October 08, 2009, 10:01:40 AM
You're already home?!! - - Smart cookie get out of the icky weather and get better - Austin and I both have the plague and can't tell if we are getting rid of it or giving it back and forth to each other. Aye love ya share everything -pathetic really.

Give the puppies smootchies and belly rubs and look forward ta seein ya when next we can.
Hey when do those darn Florida fests start - eh??
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Eric of Lyon on October 08, 2009, 12:37:50 PM
Wish I was in Florida.  Autumn isn't shaping up so good.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: LadyAnn on October 08, 2009, 01:59:54 PM
Quote from: Madge Estes on October 08, 2009, 09:19:17 AM
Ah, yes, the season is done.  I am home in warm Florida.  Now to unpack and dry clean and cherish the memories of another wonderful fair season.  Thank you, all for making it what it was!  Til next year...

Glad to hear you've made it home safe and sound.  Until we meet again {{HUGS}}!
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Lady Deborah on October 08, 2009, 07:43:52 PM
You are the best Madge, brightest blessings to you for all you bring to our faire.  Can't wait until we see you again next year.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Guinevere of Leonesse on October 09, 2009, 09:12:01 AM
Good to see you back home Madge, safe and sound. Enjoy your British goodies that Claire, Lucy and I gave you. ;)
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Madge Estes on October 09, 2009, 09:52:19 PM
Yeah, gypsyqueenie, was supposed to leave Monday afternoon, but I have the fair funk too and so decided to rest up and leave Tuesday morning.  Drove straight through and arrived in the very early a.m Wednesday.

Today was HOT!  almost, and note I said almost, makes me wish for MI again!
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: L Dale Walter on October 10, 2009, 10:30:17 AM
I got to sleep past 6AM today!  First weekend day I was able to do that since July 11.

Great run, but glad for the break.

Now to clean all of the equipment, launder the costumes, clean and polish the leather, and put everything in storage.

L. Dale Walter
Director
Knights of IRON
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Shadbolt8 on October 11, 2009, 04:49:43 PM
Clean costume
Repair boots, add new soles etc.
Have reconstructive knee surgery, I skipped it in July for some odd reason....
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Lady Deborah on October 11, 2009, 06:16:06 PM
As we packed for the first non-ren weekend last Friday, it seemed very strange to not be grabbing garb, boots, flasks......flask filling supplies.........but we still spent the weekend with ren friends, only this time at a casino.  (Firekeepers by the way, much fun.)  Ren friends truly are the best, and we shall miss seeing you all.....until next season!
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: robert of armstrong on October 12, 2009, 04:27:30 AM
I was able to visit on two weekends this year, and every year seems to build on the sucess of the last.  Thanks for being such a big part of my life's enjoyment, even if I only get to spend three days of my year at MiRF.

Thinking and planning already for next year, but we are hoping to have another little one by the time Faire rolls around (no good news yet though) and that could impact travel plans for the end of the summer and into the fall next year.  We'll have to see.

Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: Madge Estes on October 13, 2009, 10:07:24 AM
No rest at all here... Jumped right into rehearsal for Night of the Living Dead, which opens Oct.22nd.  See here for more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZ-tHAyd-Q
Title: Re: The End Of Another Season
Post by: gypsyqueenie on October 13, 2009, 12:07:43 PM
well we did indeed rest and snuggle (shadbolt8 tell Liz) since we haven't slept in since mid May until we finally got motivated and started doing stuff around the house that we haven't done since mid May. I understand totally Dale. Although the knee thing sounds terrible - just think of all the great canes you get to use for real now.

Madge ewwwwwe - no rest for the wicked I see