Opening Weekend Recap

[*Teach*]

As I posted elsewhere, the only big dissappointment was that I didn't get to meet many folks thanks to being either in the wrong place at the right time or being in the right place at the wrong time.
One of my great joys of faire is meeting new people so that was definitely quite sad.
Outside of that, I had a fantastic time. Lots of shows, shopping, and drinking at the pubs.
My favorite moment was on Saturday. We were at the Cat & Fiddle and decided to go out back and sit under the big tent. The big tent wasn't there so we just kind of stood there for a few wondering where we were going to enjoy our drinks. I decided I still wanted to sit at the picnic table but the burning orb of death was to bright. So, i grabbed one and drug it into the shade of a tree. The looks from the mundanes sitting in the heat as they realized the tables could move was priceless. We repeated this move later in the day on the front side of the pub and made several new friends who suddenly wanted to share our table.

*The rum don't like the sun on those 90+ days*

[Merlin the Elder]

We were just downstairs for breakfast when a newscaster stopped and spoke to us. I apologize for my earlier levity as the damage was not just an isolated thing. Apparently, we were hit by some very strong straight line winds, or a tornado last night!!  Damage in Waxahachie (according to her) is fairly widespread.

ARE THERE ANY SCARBY STAFF THAT CAN TELL US IF YOU ARE OK???

Johnson County (Waxahachie is Ellis County) was fairly hard hit.  I hope every one is okay.

[Hercules]

Opening Saturday was great. It's great to be back "Home" and not drive 4-5hrs to have fun. We particularly enjoyed the parade. Seemed like everyone was in it and it lasted a lot longer then we expected. Thank gawd they had the misting bridge going and everyone seemed to know of the mister that's more like a hose. 

I too would like to know how the park faired in last night storms. Most vendors I know pack up and leave and were well on there way before the storms hit. Hopefully it was only structures harmed and not any staff.

[LadyStitch]

This is the first time I managed to get the PP out of the house in time to make it to tail gate.  We had alot of fun just hanging out.   Since the PP is part of an improve troupe I think he really liked the opening play that hey did.  I was surprised that it didn't take long to get inside for us with the FOF pass. The morning was really nice.  I really enjoyed how the new crown stage looks it's beautiful and the accoustics are great.
The only downer was the heat.  The pour PP spent the morning walking around in his 'couch' of pirate coat.  It got ditched, along with his cravat right after the parade.  It was also at that time that he stated I'm making him a linen long doublet with NOT SLEEVES.    (Funny enough when he stopped into Joanns on Sunday to get me a new zipper he found the last of a bolt of the same pink linen as his pants.  He bought all of it.    ) Guess what I'm doing this week?
I actually faired better than I thought I would.  The only real problem I ran into was that after being on my feet most of the day, they tend to swell   Thank goodness my mocacins can be looseded.  Another reason I love them.  I'm still plotting one more new 'cooler' outfit.  Though I have to say the cigar tube full of ice was the best thing for both him and I. I was just amazed how quickly it was melting.  Oh and I have to say the FOF pass paid for it's self this weekend with how many gallons of gatorade  the two of us drank that day.  Oy!
We ran into quite a few people  on saturday, saddly not all of them introduced themselves.  They knew who we were because of the PP's pink coat but they never said their names.   It was nice getting hugs from so many people yesterday, and for once feeling like a bit more like myself.  And it didn't hurt that for once I dressed and felt like royalty.

[Hercules]

Concerning the weather. Initial reports have a camper being damaged and some of the tent vendors having damage to their tents and the tent contents.

[Merlin]

Dang..... Sunday went by TOO fast!
Had a great time though..... Looking forward to next weekend!!

[Your Grace]

Post from  SRFestival
Everyone is okay. The Crown Stage canopy poles snapped, tents, doors, and gates need attention but, most importantly everyone is okay.

[DonaCatalina]

That's a relief. I heard of at least one house that had a tree come through the roof.

[LadyMorna]

I was just reading the storm reports from last night on the Storm Prediction Center's website, and when I saw that Waxahachie had had a possible tornado, came to this forum immediately to find out if Scarby and those in it were okay.  Glad to hear there was only some minor damage and everyone was all right!

Lady Morna

P.S. We plan on being there during part of Closing Weekend, and we're trying to make a trip down there near the end of April as well.

[Ryk Rakham]

Both days were really fairly good for us. The heat of course was unpleasant, but staying hydrated and keeping to the shade helped. The new Crown Stage was something, and Adam Crack had stepped up his show even more - the fave of our newbies who came along. Was able to meet a few of you, and saw some of you from a distance. Admittedly there were some folks I saw that I THOUGHT were in our forums, but wasn't sure. Even introduced myself to someone who had no idea about our group on rf..com. Will likely get a new member or two from that meeting. We spent too much money on some great stuff, had a turkey leg and cinnamon nuts among other foods (hit the bakery hard both days). Only complaint - and I am just making a minor remark....We love Iris and Rose and always get a kick out of there shows, and did on the one we attended on Saturday. But, we had a couple of folks around us who sang along so loudly that especially our guests couldn't make out what Iris and Rose were singing or saying (these folks even knew the jokes by heart). I could even tell that others around us were a bit aggravated. And the "accompanying singers" seemed so proud that they knew the songs. I know most of the songs and jokes too, but it's just not as enjoyable when folks around you are muddling up the show so that you can't understand it. I know we like to be a part of the show and feel like we have a part in the Faire, but we had talked up the show so much that our guests thought we might have exaggerated a bit. It's sort of like someone sitting behind you and talking the dialogue of a movie all the way through the movie, I'm happy they know the words and feel a kinship with it, but just sing to yourselves maybe unless I & R asks you too, and if no one agrees on this, that's fine...just a mild suggestion. We are all generally type-A personalities at the faire and like to be the life of the party, but you gotta back off sometime and let the entertainers entertain. Now, besides that tiny little thing...it was a wonderful weekend at Faire!

[DonaCatalina]

Admittedly there were some folks I saw that I THOUGHT were in our forums, but wasn't sure. Even introduced myself to someone who had no idea about our group on rf..com. Will likely get a new member or two from that meeting.

- I do just that pretty regularly.

[Merlin]

I missed a LOT of people...guess we were in such a hurry.... got to take in a show with Al-Nimer... had a pre-canon mimosa with Lady Kett... said hello to my dad... saw Angus and Wolf-Hawk....

Cant wait for next weekend already.

[Merlin the Elder]

I was reading fast and I thought you wrote that you took a shower with Al-Nimer.... I gotta lay off the Jack D! We made it safely home, in case anyone is interested... I promised a photo of the hotel. Nimue and I were on the 3rd floor center. Homer, the Odyssey, was maybe 10 yards from the wreckage there, and he escaped unscathed. I'm glad to hear that the damage in the shire was not extensive. The newscaster I spoke with, if she is going to cover weather events, she needs to understand some basic terms. Concerned about Scarby, I asked her what the storm track was, and she had no clue what I was asking. I then counted on getting the good information here. As I said before, I'm glad everyone is safe.

[Ryk Rakham]

Wow, amazing that all that happened just a few hours after closing gate. We had left by 5 p.m. Sunday and made it home fine. My daughter got caught in a terrible hail storm near Decatur. Oh

[Tink]

Im so glad to learn that everyone made it out and home alright, and that none of the Scarby folks were hurt!  (and Im also glad that Homer made it through unscathed!  )  I was soooooo extremely worn out from being out in the sun that I slept right through it all and didnt even know it had rained until my mom said something about mud this morning.