Closing Weekend Tailgate

[Dallan]

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.

[Dallan]

Lady de la Warr

Lady Di and looked for the two of you Sunday. Sorry we didn't get to see you. Look forward to catching up this Sunday.

[Steev]

I'll leapfrog onto DinkyWench's question- is this an exclusive event or open to all who do not fear to don period garb?  And perhaps more pertinent, would a seven- and a five-year-old be deeply scarred by attending?   S

[Scotsman]

I'll leapfrog onto DinkyWench's question- is this an exclusive event or open to all who do not fear to don period garb?  And perhaps more pertinent, would a seven- and a five-year-old be deeply scarred by attending?   S

All are welcome ... come as you are! As for the wee-ones ... I cannot be held responsible for anything or "words" that might be escape my lips ... in the renaissance language was a rich tapestry of communication ... I am a mear extension of that 

... lets just say I am an aquired taste ... and my pressence usually turns a party from PG-13 to NC-17/R ... sorry in advance 

[Dallan]

I'll leapfrog onto DinkyWench's question- is this an exclusive event or open to all who do not fear to don period garb?  And perhaps more pertinent, would a seven- and a five-year-old be deeply scarred by attending?   S

Wait, people go to MDRF not in garb?

Lady Di and I have a 6 and 11 year old that will be with us on Sunday (as they do most days we attend), both are boys. The group is an amazing bunch of people and your children will be welcome. The tailgate is relatively "safe" for them since it's early and the beverages have only just started. If you reunite with the group throughout the day at pub you may need to be a little more careful. Yours are young enough to have most comments go over their head. My 11 year old however finds some of our friends very "interesting" and "educational". (Not mentioning any names here.) I also find it helpful if other kids are around. They tend to be more interested in each other than adult conversation. If you are attending Sunday please join us. Seek me out and I'll introduce our kids to yours. It would be great for my boys to have someone to hang out with at tailgate. We shouldn't be hard to find. We will be a pirate family and I'll be wearing my R/F pin.

[Lady de la Warr]

Lady de la Warr

Lady Di and looked for the two of you Sunday. Sorry we didn't get to see you. Look forward to catching up this Sunday.

Oh - I'm sorry Dallan. We were attending PARF last weekend. We divide out time between MD and PA since they are running concurrently and we have season passes to both. We will definitely be at MD this coming weekend - we can catch up then! 

Master Will - again I must say I love Pyrates and O'Danny and Hilby and the myriad of other acts in the shire - so please don't anyone get me wrong on that sentiment. They are all fabulous and entertaining and wonderful! But after attending faire several days and seeing the acts over and over again I just get to the point that I've seen enough and go seeking out something different. This is why Romeo and Juliet SO struck my fancy this year. It is serious Shakespeare and is so beautifully done - the actors are splendid and there are just enough props to make the production seem complete but not overdone. I must say I really enjoyed it - it was a breath of fresh air - a serious Shakespearean production at faire is a thing to behold!

And yes I'm a Shakespeare dweeb - studied his works in college along with Chaucer - and I was a science major - lol! 

[Lady Guinness]

Steev..I agree with Dallan and Scotsman. You are very welcome to join us. We will be parked in the first row of cars with alot of people gathered to put you in the mood for what is behind the gates. Now, the tailgate that occurs in the Evening while one waits for the lot to empty may be another story all together for the children. You are still welcome to attend however the conversation may be a wee bit different! I look forward to meeting you and your family.

[dinkywench]

stupid question, is the tailgate both days?

I will be attending maybe Saturday, absolutely on Sunday. I will be bringing Bloody Marys in honor of Mary, Queen of Scots and other treats. I also have a small table and folding chairs I can load in my car. Since I have never been, I do not know everyone brings tables/chairs, etc.

[mehan]

"in the renaissance language was a rich tapestry of communication ... I am a mere extension of that...."

WOW - Scotsman, waxing poetic, makes me faire wanna swoon......

Get ready for slam hugs to both you and your (my favorite) better half....

[mathemactor]

If you are a fan of Shakespeare - DO NOT MISS Romeo and Juliet at the Globe - it has to be the most fabulously done "play at Faire" I've ever seen in all the years I've been attending faire. It's really spectacular. It starts at noon or 12:30 (can't remember) and it's the only showing of the day so you only have one shot per day.  If you miss it Saturday you'll have to see it Sunday

This production has been wonderful! (and not just because I'm in it)  It does start promptly at noon: Just after the O'Dannys finish their set on the Globe, you hear Juliet singing a haunting song in Portuguese, composed specifically for this production.  Then the prologue (by Micky Hooligan, I might add) followed by the rumble and etc.

By the way, we have many other good theatrical productions, including the Court dramas---the Court and Village stories told as a 3 act play throughout the day (9:50 AM outside the front gate for the prologue; 11:00 AM "The Letter" that sets the King Henry and Queen Katherine Howard tale, at the Gatehouse Stage; 3:00 PM "The Chess Game" between King Henry and Queen Katherine, with kibbitzing by Norfolk, Thomas Culpepper, etc., at the Globe; and the conclusion: "Court's Court" at the Gatehouse Stage at 5 PM.

And for children of all ages, we have the Camelot Children's Theater (including yours truly) performing at the Gatehouse Stage:  2:00 is our version of "Little Red Riding Hood" and at 4:00 that great classic, "The Three Sillies".

[April]

OK, getting back to the tailgate, Bruce and I will be there but maybe not at 8:00 sharp.  It takes us over 90 minutes to drive up.  Not sure what I will be bringing just yet.  As for shows to see, all of the above mentioned are great but don't forget the Rogues, Shakespeare's Scum, The Bloody Drama, and the "Babes" who will also be there for closing weekend.  So much to see...   
It is a sentimental time with lots of hugs and goodbyes - till we meet at PARF the next weekend.      I am so hoping a few of you will be going (fingers crossed).

April you will want your camera ready for DoW.  The rest of you -- No, I am not going to be the "cone" again and am working on my new garb this week.  Barb, are you ready with yours?   Just 5 more days now. 

DoW   I will have my camera!...  With lots of batteries!  I don't know how I'm going to fit the weekend into two days!!!!!!!!!!!   

[Lady Guinness]

Dinkywench~yes tailgate is both days. The extra table would be great, we have brought chairs in the past however usually everyone is moving about and hugging and enjoying the company of friends that there never seems time to actually sit. However there have been times when it would have been nice.

Mehan~yes a good hug tackle is in order!!! Then mimosas 

[analise]

I'm considering bringing a new baked good this weekend for tailgate. Assuming I get the things for the recipe together in time...

[Lady de la Warr]

If you are a fan of Shakespeare - DO NOT MISS Romeo and Juliet at the Globe - it has to be the most fabulously done "play at Faire" I've ever seen in all the years I've been attending faire. It's really spectacular. It starts at noon or 12:30 (can't remember) and it's the only showing of the day so you only have one shot per day.  If you miss it Saturday you'll have to see it Sunday

This production has been wonderful! (and not just because I'm in it)  It does start promptly at noon: Just after the O'Dannys finish their set on the Globe, you hear Juliet singing a haunting song in Portuguese, composed specifically for this production.  Then the prologue (by Micky Hooligan, I might add) followed by the rumble and etc.

By the way, we have many other good theatrical productions, including the Court dramas---the Court and Village stories told as a 3 act play throughout the day (9:50 AM outside the front gate for the prologue; 11:00 AM "The Letter" that sets the King Henry and Queen Katherine Howard tale, at the Gatehouse Stage; 3:00 PM "The Chess Game" between King Henry and Queen Katherine, with kibbitzing by Norfolk, Thomas Culpepper, etc., at the Globe; and the conclusion: "Court's Court" at the Gatehouse Stage at 5 PM.

And for children of all ages, we have the Camelot Children's Theater (including yours truly) performing at the Gatehouse Stage:  2:00 is our version of "Little Red Riding Hood" and at 4:00 that great classic, "The Three Sillies".

Oh I must agree - the theater performed by the Court is wonderful!! Anyone new to MDRF should make a point in seeing them play! I haven't seen the children's theater but I'm sure it is comparable in quality to the adult offerings.

In regards to tailgate - I will echo all here in saying that all are welcome! The more the merrier in fact!

Analise - YUM! I can't wait to taste what you have in mind! 

[Lady Guinness]

Analise~Whatever you bring I know will be wonderfully tasty as always.