2008 Season Pictures

[Reaper]

Yes HUZZAH for cast! Even though we don't tell you enough what a great job you do with the long hours, heat/cold/rain and God knows what else is thrown at you, you are always there for us.

I know that every year I look forward to faire (some people go to Disneyworld for vacation, I go to faire) I know I will have the best time because of committed hard working people that strive for excellence and go above and beyond to make my stay there enjoyable.

[valt]

I returned yesterday on an unscheduled visit, had a great day.  The crowd was impressive, I think we are going to have record breaking numbers again...  The cast was wonderful and the interactions with the crowd were great to watch and even be a part of.  Oh, and fairies EVERYWHERE!

2nd Weekend, 1001 Dreams (Saturday) Pictures

[Bonny Pearl]

great photos valt!  i love the one of blue!  she looks great in that shot.

[Melkar]

My pictures of opening Sat. are online at:
     http://vstrick.smugmug.com/RenFaires/TRF08/oSat/

eloquentXI:  What, you mean this one?  


It was great to see y'all again and catch up!  A few other shots...

[valt]

Most excellent photos Melkar, as usual   

So did you come to a conclusion on whether you liked the 70-200mm f/4 lense your were testing out?  Was the difference worth the loss of the 100mm from the other lense you use?  I am pleased with the results I have been seeing from mine.  These past couple weekends were the first real chance I got to use it a lot.

[cigar dave]

ok i am in love....wow what a great costume. the girl with the lily pad umbrella. yeowza

[eloquentXI]

Bahahahaha. Oh wow...now THAT is priceless. 

[Sir Martin]

Excellent photos, M'Lords Valt and Melkar!  I thought Chianti wasn't going to be on cast this year, but there were some photos of her with a TRF performers badge on.  Did she change her mind or was it just for 1001 Dreams weekend?  Queen Titania isn't listed among the fae this year either, but there she was with her beautiful ginormous wings!

Keep up the good work, gents.

[valt]

Chianti was there opening weekend too, I believe she is on the cast, however I can't speak for certain on the subject though.  As for Queen Tatiana, I do believe she was just a 1001 Dreams weekend only thing.

[Chianti]

Excellent photos, M'Lords Valt and Melkar!  I thought Chianti wasn't going to be on cast this year, but there were some photos of her with a TRF performers badge on.  Did she change her mind or was it just for 1001 Dreams weekend?  Queen Titania isn't listed among the fae this year either, but there she was with her beautiful ginormous wings!

Keep up the good work, gents.

Dude, you get major brownie points for A: remembering me, and B: recognizing me.
I am on a pass this season with a performers badge but I'm not 'officially' on cast.  Which gives me the flexibility of schedule that I needed this season.  I came out as Jingles the Jester on Opening Weekend and as Dewdrop the fairie yesterday.   

[DonaCatalina]

What was this about?
http://www.pbase.com/vstrick/image/104771727

[Chianti]

What was this about?
http://www.pbase.com/vstrick/image/104771727

Those are members of the Transylvanian Court.

[Tudor-Diva]

Chianti was there opening weekend too, I believe she is on the cast, however I can't speak for certain on the subject though.  As for Queen Tatiana, I do believe she was just a 1001 Dreams weekend only thing.

Jennifer Ellis, who plays Titiania is VERY pregnant and due the first week of December.  She was out this past weekend as she is featured on the program cover for 1001 Dreams and she was holding court, signing autographs this weekend.  She looked FANTASTIC!

[valt]

Well congratulations to Jennifer, and huge thanks to her for her dedication and support to the festival for showing up under such circumstances.  I have always enjoyed seeing her Titiana character while at festival, her huge wings make her an easy subject to spot.

[LadyElizabeth]

Valt, you got some really great pics of Oops the fairy and Red Bud, thanks so much!!