Rendevous 2009

[Lumpy]

***gee i sure hope Lady Guinness Junior is going to be there***

Yeah she will ... or as I like to call her ... Lady Smithwicks! A lite version of Lady Guinness!

Now that just makes me want a BlackSmith (smithwick's and guinness)!

[Ranna]

My husband and I had grand plans of arriving sometime within the 9 o'clock hour and say hi...but you know the old story of best laid plans....

My grandmother has apparently had a stroke tonight - I was called while at work with this information.  My mother is one of five children, so the families have swarmed to her at the hospital.  Mom was going to watch the kids for us, but is now on her way to New Jersey to lend her support (of which I wouldn't have it any other way).  I'm not going up just yet and add to the already frazzled nerves and insanity, but it does put a dark cloud of what should have been a fun weekend, plus the fact that we'll have the kids with us as well (which means a shorter visit to the fest than planned and a lot less drinking. )

So hopefully we'll bump into you all at the White Hart whenever we do make it down.

[Nailin]

Thank you to all the wonderful people who hosted the tailgate, provided food/drink/booze, the pins and especially to whoever made those yummy cakes!!

[SirBlackFox]

our photos of the weekend:

http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z312/SirBlackFox/MDRF/2009/Magic%20Weekend/

[Lumpy]

Just a quick 'thank you' to all the visitors who came to Revel Grove this weekend. It was great to see you and watch everyone enjoying our home. Until next time...

[DarkLord]

'Twas a last minute decision but I made it there for Sunday and had an excellent time.  I enjoyed meeting all those that I met in the process but didn't make a single meet and greet anywhere.  Ended up in the "Dragons Lair?" I think for a few final ales when the rain tested us.  Suspect that will be my favorite pub when I make it back again.  A great Sunday!

[LadySeasan]

I want to say that I am SO glad that I FINALLY made it for Labor Day weekend-which happened to be Rendezvous weekend also!  I always say-each year, I will make it for labor day, for the tailgates, but NEVER do!  It was so great to meet everyone and make new friends!  I must say, out of the 5 years I have been attending the fair-this weekend has been the most fun

[Alisoun]

Thank you to everyone who made us feel at home on Saturday!  We had a great time, especially at the tavern.  It was nice to meet so many people from the forums, and we will certainly try to make it back again this season.

[SirBlackFox]

It sounds like everyone had a wonderful time from Dinner at the Meet-n-Greet Friday night 'til the last photo was taken on Monday evening. I can't wait to see you all again (I know lots of folks are returning for closing weekend) and hopefully I'll remember some names this time! (it's tough to remember 3 names for everyone: 1-Renn 2-McCrack 3-Real).

Love to everyone and thank you.

[Lupa]

I want to say what a PLEASURE it was in helping host Rendezvous 2009 at MDRF!!!  It was so wonderful to see old and new faces!!  I hope everyone enjoyed our faire and maybe even made a few new friends .  Thanks to all who made this such a memorable experience!

As special thanks to Scotsman and Lady Guinness for being the point for getting MDRF nominated and for getting the ball rolling... it could not have been done without you!!!!

[LadySeasan]

I had so much fun at RF this weekend It was so great to finally meet all of you!
Here are my pictures:

http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q119/BigCutie20/MDRF%20Labor%20Day%20and%20Rendezvous%20Weekend%202009/

for some reason, the pictures uploaded backwards, so its from Monday, and then Saturday-since I missed Sunday

[Peddlin]

I would like to express my thanks to all of you, who made Rendezvous '09 such a rousing success. Scotsman, Lady Guinness, Lady Joyce Ann (special thanks for everything), Lupa, Ulfrich, Dinkywench and everyone else who contributed all of their time and efforts. It was a spectacular weekend, and produced many wonderful memories, and I will be forever grateful. And to all of my friends, old and new, it was wonderful to see you, and I am looking forward to the next time.

Huzzah!

[will paisley]

Thank you to everyone who made us feel at home on Saturday!  We had a great time, especially at the tavern.  It was nice to meet so many people from the forums, and we will certainly try to make it back again this season.

THE tavern? There are at least four  taverns on site (and possibly more, depending on your definition).  I hope that was the White Hart Tavern (though the other taverns have their appeal), and that you got to see the musical acts such as the Pirates Royale, the O'Danny Girls, the Hooligans and The Interpreters perform- otherwise, you'll just have to come back again.

Glad to hear you had a good time.

[Hibernian]

A fine weekend with excellent company. Looking forward to next year.

[robert of armstrong]

I want to thank all of you for what is easily my best RenWeekend ever.  From the Friday night meet and greet, to the tailgates both mornings, from the gatherings in the evenings to the assistance in finding Brent Monday morning, it was such an event in my life.

This was the first time I have been so involved in the Faire for a weekend.  Usually, it is more like show up at 9:30, enter upon the gates opening, enjoy the Faire throughout the day, participate a little at the pubs and a few greetings to people as you pass each other, hopefully be able to stay for pub sing.  You have turned my Faire outlook on it's ear.

After having actually met so many of you and been able to connect with you, I will never think of Revel Grove or it's inhabitants the same again.  (forced to pause, not embarrassed to admit to wiping an actual tear from his cheek).  You took us into your family like we belonged.  I don't think it is quite possible for me to communicate effectively how great a people you are.  As I have been trying just now, I have had to pause and walk away from my keyboard twice to compose myself. 

There were so many special moments that made up this weekend, and so many incredibly special people that made it happen.  Many little corners of Revel Grove now have new and powerful meaning to me.  The problem now is making the rest of my RenLife live up to the new standard you have now set.

Again, I thank you.We won't be able to come back until next Labor Day Weekend, but that gives me 361 days to look forward to it, and look forward to seeing all of you.