How's the camping in the quiet campgrounds?

[PollyPoPo]

Barbarian Queen,

Have you visited the Clan Procrastination campsite yet?  The Captain is almost always kilted, so much so that I was shocked, yeah,  shocked when I saw him in two legged pant ... Darn, he beat me to it! 

Others might change depending on the weather and the extent of garb accessories.

If you have not visited Clan P, then you have missed the boat.  Literally.     When he says "on deck" he means on deck.  Rocked back in his chair, with a log for a footstool.  At least he had a log for a footstool; ended up firewood one weekend at Sherwood, I believe.

[PollyPoPo]

KP, aka Captain,

Just wondering what do you think would happen in the walk-abouts if some of the clans (or partial clans) end up camping in the quiet area?  Think there would still be a lot visitors coming by, or would they not stray from the general camping?

Might be worth a discussion among some clan leaders, for groups that would be comfortable in the quiet area. 

[KiltedPrivateer]

My poor footstool, it never saw it coming )o:

That is an excellent question Polly.  I haven't done a walk about in a very long time, and certainly have not had the opportunity to walk since the addition of the new areas.  I don't know how far people walk these days. 

In the old days it was a simple circle that would take a wanderer past nearly all of the big groups.  Now that the land is much bigger, and groups have already started to spread out, I would imagine that the walk about dynamic has probably already changed.

My guess is that if there were enough population in the quiet area, that were near enough to the general to not have to pack a lunch to get there and back, that we would see wanderers come across for a visit.  But, I'm betting that these days, there are few that walk the entire site.  Most probably stay close to their own camps and just walk around to meet their neighbors.  This is of course only a guess.

[Traveler]

I'm new on the forum, but this thread is one of the reasons I decided to actually join.  On that note, I had a question which I would like to ask here first.

What is the likelihood of developing a family/roleplaying focused group of clans in the quiet camping area, kind of like you guys were already talking about?  You know, in garb/costume all weekend, group meal plan, maybe even a separate bonfire (yes, I realize that is highly unlikely, but still I can dream right?).  That's the kind of environment that I would most like to be a part of at a RenFaire, and it would be a great way to introduce new campers to rennie culture without throwing them headlong into the wildness of the General Camping area. (This is assessment is based purely on what I have read about TRF camping here on this forum, having never actually participated myself.)

I personally have only ever been to one RenFaire (TRF - '07 or '08, can't remember which) but am interested in attending more often, and like I said this is the kind of environment I would like to see and be a part of.

[Martin Montgomery]

Question!
  Has anyone heard about the RV/Travel trailer hook ups lately? My Mother in Law would like to stay but when she camps she wants it all (She has a generator aboard her rig,but "that's for emergencies")

[KiltedPrivateer]

I know that they are in the future plans, but I'm not sure they will be implemented by this season.

Good to see you back on the Forums Martin.

(o:

[prothos]

i just camped at the grounds this past weekend for the mud run. i was told they dont think they will have the sites ready by this season. thier main focus is on the ball. They have cleared out an additional area for camping. But its still 4 months away

[Terre Albert]

This year we are trying to get the dump station operational.  We are also putting the gravel rds. and pads in for future power, water and sewer but they will not be in this year.  Just a nice level area to park on.  Hope this answers your question.

[Sir Martin]

Thanks, Terre . . . lots of nice improvements over the past few years. 

Is there anything that can be done about the ultra light aircraft and airplanes with banners making marriage proposals, etc., that flew over last season?  Hope I'm not being a killjoy, but the aircraft really distracted from some of the performances last year.  There might not be anything that can be done about this, but it could become a major annoyance if the frequency of flights increased.

[Terre Albert]

I'll check, maybe because of the crowd size we can get a no fly zone.  For safety and national security.  Probably a tough request. 

[RenStarr]

Build a few really big trebuchet's and sling some fireballs at those planes as they fly over the village.  Forget about Saturday night fireworks, that would have really been cool!!     I'm betting that would put a stop to the fly over's. 

Hmmmmm, I guess that could of been an option 1000 years ago (of course there wasn't planes flying overhead 1000 years ago).         

Never mind.   

[PyroMaster]

The Pyro crew may have something that would fix that.   

[prothos]

This year we are trying to get the dump station operational.  We are also putting the gravel rds. and pads in for future power, water and sewer but they will not be in this year.  Just a nice level area to park on.  Hope this answers your question.

The dump station will be a great help. Nice to hear about all the improvments going on. The fair just gets better each year. I hope to see it still here in another 40 years.

[Lady Cole]

I am thinking about camping for the first time this year. Any dos and don'ts would be extremely helpful!! I don't want to make anyone mad, but I really want to make some faire friends!!! Any advice?!

[AngieT]

I am thinking about camping for the first time this year. Any dos and don'ts would be extremely helpful!! I don't want to make anyone mad, but I really want to make some faire friends!!! Any advice?!

Hi Lady Flowers, when are you camping this year?  My family will be there for the 1001 Dreams Weekend (Oct 18/19).  We don't know anyone or any clans.  We just set up on our own, but would love to make new friends!