Questions....

[Dracconia]

So any advice for a first time TRF goer?

Shows, camping, anything? What weekend to go?

It's all welcome the planing has started!!!!!!!!!!!!Muahahahhah

[Hercules]

Well I'm a TRF virgin too and I've been told I'm required to buy the beer for everyone and wear spiked-heel stripper shoes. 

So far I've been told to make sure to sample as much food as possible. Not miss the chainmail fashion show (of course I'm a dirty old man) and to see the Ded Bob show.     

[Breandan]

Hit these one at a time...

So any advice for a first time TRF goer? Books-worth, but some of the highlights are: feed the blacksmiths (they starve us), tip at shows, but don't break yourself (dollar coins are always a plus), "water" the blacksmiths (anything potent enough to start an engine for Mark or Stiofan, diet soda for me), wear comfortable shoes that you can walk ten miles in, because that's what it will feel like, love the blacksmiths (we're all cuddle-sluts), peace-tie any weapons, but as a lady make sure one dagger can be ripped free if necessary to defend yourself (rare that it's needed, but just in case), extinguish the blacksmiths (had to throw this one in after last year's incident), try not to overdo it, set aside part of the faire for Sat, part for Sun, and leave a little for next time, but above all, have fun.  

Shows, camping, anything? See every show, but highlights will be Sound and Fury over by us, Tartanic anywhere they go, Ded Bob if you've never seen him before, Cast in Bronze, and other shows I don't know about because I am chained to a damned anvil Camping, depends on how rowdy or quiet you life it, but there's camps to suit all tastes.

What weekend to go? um... all of them?  Seriously, though, opening weekend and Halloween are the popular ones, but it's up to you as to which theme appeals to you most

[Hercules]

extinguish the blacksmiths (had to throw this one in after last year's incident)

Whoa...back up a sec'. Did you take up smoking involuntarily? Is this a new show you'll be performing each weekend? Wha'happuned?

[knarlyknot]

And of course, you have come and see us, Booth #312

[MacKee]

The fun starts after the fireworks

[Breandan]

Whoa...back up a sec'. Did you take up smoking involuntarily? Is this a new show you'll be performing each weekend? Wha'happuned?

Had to extinguish a fellow smith who's dress- despite being under an ankle-length Ravenswood leather overdress- caught fire when a piece of clinker (slag) landed on the hem. No injuries, and she kept her cool, so no worries

[CatAshtrophy]

Go see Wine and Alchemy. They rock.

[*Teach*]

One important suggestion. You had BETTER come say hey to your faire father!
Outside of that... don't make plans... there is way to much to see and do. Just stroll and enjoy!

*and bring me some rumcake too lol*

[MacKee]

One important suggestion. You had BETTER come say hey to your faire father!
Outside of that... don't make plans... there is way to much to see and do. Just stroll and enjoy!

*and bring me some rumcake too lol*

Best advice yet...just stroll

[PyroMaster]

The fun starts after the fireworks

Um, I disagree. The fun starts WITH the fireworks.

[Breandan]

biased

Of course, unless one happens to be unfortunate enough to look down a mortar tube at the wrong moment, setting off the boomage has got to be serious fun 

[eloquentXI]

Drac, give me a heads up whenever you plan on going and we'll see about dragging you around to introduce you to everyone. You can always hop around faire with me but no guarentees you'll catch a single show. To be honest, besides shooting (with my camera) the chainmaille show to catch Element of Air and few others dance, I don't think I caught more than few minutes of anything every time I've been so far.

A lil Iris n' Rose, a lil Wine and Alchemy, stop to chat with Calith, stop to chat with knarlyknots, a little bit of joust, stop to see Blue at the shop she's raising hell at (K'zar last season, Fellowship Foundries this coming), hear Tartanic and stop and enjoy the view of shirtless Scots in kilts, run amuck, raise hell, see as much as my faire-mily as possible and enjoy every damn bit I can.

I am adding stopping to meet/chat with Breandan to my list also. 

Like Teach said, don't plan anything, just go and enjoy. There is A LOT to see compared to your home faire though I love it dearly for its quaintness.

[Dracconia]

Okay so basically plan two weekends, one to see everything and one to talk to everyone! Gotcha!

I am planning now and as soon as I have this semester payed for (hopefully by the end of august mid Sept!) I get to start putting aside gas moneys, okay, admission/camping fees?

(and I WOULD NEVER NOT come and see my FAIRE FATHER! Oh and dear faire father I would like to point out that I turn 21 on Dec. 11 therefore very soon your ploys to not feed me rum will be null and void! )

And of course I need to come see KnarlyKnot....I still need a good mug, I have a James bottle, but I need a mug as well....so much excitement!

The only daunting thing is the drive.....sheesh.....I do not want to make that drive alone.....must find a partner!

[rivver]

Be sure to take a stroll down through the lesser travelled Pirates' Cove... it is filled with a lot of new and exciting shoppes and you should definitely stop by and see the Faeries from the Swamp, and The Salt Cellar...booths 509 and 510
yes, yes, I know, shameless self promotion...