Official Announcement - Rendezvous 2011

[Welsh Wench]

I live in Florida, have skied all over Colorado and had no problem with oxygen or high altitude sickness whatsoever.
I guess it just depends on what shape you are in when you arrive there.

And Scotsman, darling, you did go downhill. You just don't remember it!
We just kind of parked you at the pub.  
We turned your wheels feet toward the curb  picnic table so you wouldn't roll backwards.

[Merlin the Elder]

We hiked around in Yosemite a couple years back with no problems, Mount Washington, NH the year before (wintertime with snow...didn't do any real high stuff). They're not as high as Castle Rock, as I understand it. But, I'm more susceptible to heat and humidity myself, and I'm usually able to handle Scarby without too much trouble. I think we can make it work! I'm excited! ... We're excited!

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Colorado humidity is not what Texas has even at Texas' lowest to Colorado's highest ratio.

And heat can very, with temps in the 50's to the high 90's typically. We get rainy days and we get overcast days. What gets people is the sun and the intensity as you are closer and sunburns happen and can be bad. head stroke and heat exhaustion also happen so it is wise to drink LOTS of good liquids and I don't mean Beer and Wine.

[Norfolk]

We are DEFINITELY not trying to dissuade anyone from coming to Colorado for the Rendezvous.  Quite the contrary.  I trust that all of we locals would agree that we're looking forward to as big a turnout as possible.  However, the elevation, terrain and low humidity do pose hazards to the unaware.  Fortunately, all of these can be easily dealt with with a little foreknowledge and caution.

Any of you with pre-existing heart, lung or blood conditions that would make minor hypoxia dangerous should check with your physicians before the trip.  All others, simply heed the advise provided by Hey, Aren't You, which I think is right on target.

[Scotsman]

And Scotsman, darling, you did go downhill. You just don't remember it!
We just kind of parked you at the pub.  
We turned your wheels feet toward the curb  picnic table so you wouldn't roll backwards.

I blame you for all things in TN - you corrupted me from the airport .... then MG, Nikki, TJ and others took over at the faire. It was a collaborative conspiracy ... and yes I did not forget Capt Sin and his Loki.

[Anna Iram]

Maybe we can ask the faire to put up some safety nets for our sakes. In case there's an unexpected avalanche of rennies falling from above due to inclement drinking.  

Baron, sorry if my thoughts added to anyone thinking it might be undoable.  In truth, I look forward to seeing the mountains again and all that lovely dry air. You want rough faire conditions try ours here in the warmer months. I about passed out one year just standing still from the heat and humidity and I am no delicate flower!

Delaney, thanks for the warning of sunburn. I'd forgotten that in high altitude thing, and that is for sure the one thing I will forget to do.  

I'm curious. Not that I see any new garb in my future, but is your faire Tudor, or Elizabethan, or just a nice mix of all things ren?

[Scotsman]

Maybe we can ask the faire to put up some safety nets for our sakes. In case there's an unexpected avalanche of rennies falling from above due to inclement drinking.  

When was the last time I told you that I loved you? Simply genius!

[Scotsman]

I'm curious. Not that I see any new garb in my future, but is your faire Tudor, or Elizabethan, or just a nice mix of all things ren?

Yeah, what she said ... but more importantly, what brands of beer/ale do the sell?

[Hey- Arent You?]

I'm curious. Not that I see any new garb in my future, but is your faire Tudor, or Elizabethan, or just a nice mix of all things ren?

LOLOLOL!

Um, it's a tudorISH fantasy faire, so there are splashes of Eliz & Medi thrown in, and theres a bllody lot o pirates too. so we have a "Goode king Henry" and a "Faire Queen Anne".... the H.A. aspect is pretty lax, but not completely forgotten.

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

We visited this faire last year (and will again this year) and came away unscathed - except for maybe a hangover, but that had nothing to do with altitude, more attitude

Look at what Baron and Hey Aren't You said, it is a great faire and just be wary of those things, not frightened 

[Anna Iram]

Awww...*blush* Scotsman I love you too.

Glad I could make you all laugh.

Cool, so my TudorishMedievalElizabethanPirateBellydancer will fit right in! 

[Hey- Arent You?]

AH, the ale & beer.... um, mostly coors products.   

however, I do recall London pride and a few good imports. depends on which pub/stand you stop at.  I will scout this and report back during season.  The local mead is yummy.

we'll work on a menu too......

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

OH there is also a contingent of barbarians "The Horde" that frequent. They are also some of the lot of pirates that attend.

You find the court dresses are mainly Noblise Oblige gowns. Some of the women do have their own and as Hey said it's a mish mash Tudor/Fantasy/Elizabethan/Medieval

I tend to mix a cross of both as I have both styles of dresses and Toki's dress tends to be far more Elizabethan. SO no matter how you dress if it's Renn style, you will fit in. So yes Anna your TudorishMedievalElizabethanPirateBellydancer

Our little faire is not so HA even the Henry and Anne tend to be a little off Historical as is the court, but they are a fine court and do a great job.

Your Welcome Anna, I know how it feels to have my breast area sunburned... NOT FUN. It's the only area that I get burned on. OH And always be prepared for rain. We do have a vender that sells water proof umbrellas

Beer: yes Coors products But they do serve Killians which is a cut above the typical Coors but I believe it is a few pence more. I also believe they have cider which i got to sample last year abd I must say it was quite good and had a little kick. But then again I am not much of a drinker and it affects me quickly

[Merlin the Elder]

I'll discuss it with m'lady Nimue, but it sounds like a go to me. You'll pardon us old farts if we're a touch slower? I recall the amazing difference in the humidity between Colorado and Arkansas... at age of 17, ran around downtown Denver in mid-30s temperature in bare feet. It really IS the humidity!

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

*Renee starts wondering and then gets happier thinking, maybe, just maybe, does a higher altitude mean you weigh less?  Wouldn't THAT be nice?*