Friend of Faire Preview Weekend

[Merlin the Elder]

For those not imbibing, I will also have Coke and Fresca. Believe it or not, Fresca makes a nice mixer for Jack Daniels, along the lines of a whiskey sour, but not as sour. I should have enough Harp and Bass to get the party started anyway.

I apologize that the beer will be likely colder than it should be as the ice chest has only one setting...

In case anyone is counting, it is 2 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes, 41 seconds until Preview Tailgate

[eloquentXI]

Can't wait to see everyone!

Just a reminder as it's been brought up in conversation, and I thought it was obvious but just to make it extra-obvious-

The Friends of Faire Event is NOT open to the public.
You must have a Friends of Faire Pass for the 2011 season to attend.

[Merlin the Elder]

Too true, Elo... Don't need a repeat of last year...

[THELADYKAT]

The call was made and we will be at the lunch/dinner we can't wait to come see everyone and get out of the house

[DonaCatalina]

Can't wait to see everyone!

Just a reminder as it's been brought up in conversation, and I thought it was obvious but just to make it extra-obvious-

The Friends of Faire Event is NOT open to the public.
You must have a Friends of Faire Pass for the 2011 season to attend.

Thanks Elo for the reminder. It never occurred to me that it might be needed. I als thought the deadline to RSVP passed right after NTIF. But when in doubt, people can call the Scarby office. 972.938.3247

[Merlin the Elder]

Will there be anyone in Waxahachie Saturday night? I don't think Nim and I have any specific dinner plans, though there's a Mexican place we like to visit. I'm guessing that most will just be day-tripping Sunday. A day trip is just too far for us... BUT if anyone is around, let us know...

[LadyStitch]

Since last year was my first year with a FOF pass I didn't understand much, but what happened last year that made the reminder it is for FOF people only?  Just curious.

[DonaCatalina]

I heard secondhand, we were late last year, that a van load of people showed up and thought it was open to all ticket holders.
Unpleasant scene all around.

[Merlin the Elder]

I was there...It didn't get ugly, ugly, but the guy driving the van was adamantly trying to convince everyone that the website had the wrong information on it. If that actually was the case, and it was after 12 noon on opening day, the place would have been packed....as it was, there was maybe 40-50 folks in the parking lot waiting for the gates to open. As I recall, I believe it was Orvis that handled things without major problems.

I need to organize our schedule better this time! I was planning on the joust and the pub sing. I got squirrelled up and missed both. I would have HAD to have missed one of them, because they happen simultaneously, for some reason!

Looking forward to seeing everyone. I've got the Harp on ice as well as some Woodchuck for Angus, and some Smithwyck's (my store didn't have any Bass...).  While it lasts, you're all welcome. I will have some plastic cups, which I shant guarantee the sterility of because they've been in the kitchen cabinet for some time, so feel free to bring your own vessel. I would ask that anyone sampling the wares from Homer's Bar to please leave the bottles there for proper disposal. I do not wish to make any enemies with the staff and/or management at Scarborough.

[eloquentXI]

Since last year was my first year with a FOF pass I didn't understand much, but what happened last year that made the reminder it is for FOF people only?  Just curious.

People were misinformed and/or didn't read carefully on the website.

The Friends of Faire Preview Event has always been for Friends of Faire pass holders only. I don't know what made them think otherwise...

[Wolfhawker]

I was told by the Scarby front office that I could have my two Princesses come because they had Children Season Passes and we each had FoF passes.

[Merlin the Elder]

We'll be heading that way in about 3 hours.  We'll be meeting one of my childhood friends (and his wife) for dinner tonight, in fact it's the guy (and his wife) who introduced us to Scarby many years ago! See everyone tomorrow!

[BagPipeBabe]

I cant wait to meet all of you!!    What time is every one showing up??

[Lady Kett]

We are aiming for Noonish. If I can work out the cooler logistics, we'll bring the blue Miata since it never gets out to Faire. Sidekick reminded me I need room for adult beverages and none of our coolers will fit in my miniscule trunk. If we can't make it work, it'll be our gray Escape. Without garb, I figured car descriptions might help locate each other, LOL!

[angusmacinnes]

We will be in my white Buick, see ya'll about noon tomorrow.