Who'll be at scarby on May 26-28

[Merlin the Elder]

With Child = To Hell with Period Shoes

For her safety and comfort, she needs to have shoes that support her ankles, have hard enough soles to not hurt when walking on gravel, and "new" is probably not a good idea.  Flip-flops or moccasins, absolutely not.  The heat could be treacherous, most ESPECIALLY for a pregnant woman. Watch the weather forecasts, and plan accordingly.

Pickle juice is first aid when you're getting dehydrated, but the trick is DON'T get dehydrated. If it turns out to be really hot, drink plenty of water, and watch consumption of alcohol and/or caffeine. The Throckmortoness may not be consuming alcohol anyway, but somebody has to drive home...

If you kids do any hiking, I would think hiking shoes would be comfy for her.

[Otwell Throckmorton]

With Child = To Hell with Period Shoes

literally lol'd when I saw this

For her safety and comfort, she needs to have shoes that support her ankles, have hard enough soles to not hurt when walking on gravel, and "new" is probably not a good idea.  Flip-flops or moccasins, absolutely not.  The heat could be treacherous, most ESPECIALLY for a pregnant woman. Watch the weather forecasts, and plan accordingly.

yeah, I was definitely going to make sure to get some good insoles for her soon anyway... it's getting to that point!  We try to make sure to walk every day to allow her body to adjust to her rapidly growing size... she's kind of a petite thing anyway, so I know her body is like "WTF!!!"  I'm surprised she did as good as she did the second weekend of Scarby!

Pickle juice is first aid when you're getting dehydrated.

Weird... never heard of this one

but the trick is DON'T get dehydrated.

Oh trust me... I will be watching her like a hawk!

If it turns out to be really hot, drink plenty of water, and watch consumption of alcohol and/or caffeine. The Throckmortoness may not be consuming alcohol anyway, but somebody has to drive home...

I'll probably play the drinking thing by ear.  I didn't drink anything the last time we were there...  mainly, because we didn't know what kind of prices to expect as it was our first time, so we didn't come very prepared.  and Two, by the time the pub-sing started I had gorged myself on food and couldn't fit beer in my belly!

but we still had a glorious time!

[Merlin the Elder]

At the pre-cannon tailgate, it is permitted to imbibe, and in fact encouraged. The GOOD thing is, you get to burn off the alcohol within an hour inside...

The pickle juice thing is all about electrolytes. The brine is loaded with `em! If you find yourself in a questionable state, check with a pickle vendor, and make sure to tip him/her handsomely.  You being USMC, you should already know that when you stop sweating, you're already in trouble.

[Otwell Throckmorton]

You being USMC, you should already know that when you stop sweating, you're already in trouble.

YUP!

[LordAgnew]

Looking forward to our second three day at Scarby.  We hope to bring several family members, both from the metroplex as well as a couple from here in Colorado.  MErlin is correct that last year was quite warm, although a decent wind made it okay.  We bring extra costume pieces for daughter and her husband, my sister, and our son with his fiancee.  I really enjoyed being in the parade - they provide an abundance of water/ice for you during the trek through the faire site.  My family liked it as well, I know.

[lys1022]

The pickle juice thing is all about electrolytes. The brine is loaded with `em! If you find yourself in a questionable state, check with a pickle vendor, and make sure to tip him/her handsomely.  You being USMC, you should already know that when you stop sweating, you're already in trouble.

Trivia note of the day:  Gatorade was developed as a sports drink when some of the Florida Gators decided that they didn't like the taste of pickle juice and so worked to create a chemically similar substance that had a flavour they liked better.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled faire (which I have to be up and getting ready for in about 3.5 hours but I'm fighting a bout of insomnia.  Hrmph.).

[DonaCatalina]

One shot of whisky is a good cure for insomnia. 

[DonaCatalina]

Looking forward to our second three day at Scarby.  We hope to bring several family members, both from the metroplex as well as a couple from here in Colorado.  MErlin is correct that last year was quite warm, although a decent wind made it okay.  We bring extra costume pieces for daughter and her husband, my sister, and our son with his fiancee.  I really enjoyed being in the parade - they provide an abundance of water/ice for you during the trek through the faire site.  My family liked it as well, I know.

Most welcome!
I hope you recognize me and come up and say hi. I'll try and remember the FOF pin.

[Merlin the Elder]

I hope you recognize me as well. I'm the one with glasses.

[Bonny Pearl]

We will be there and I can't wait to see everyone!

[cowgrrl]

For shoes I recommend some Sketchers Mary Jane looking shoes. IMO they are passibly accurate (dark color & rounded toe) & they are pretty supportive.
For garb for her I'd go with lightweight & stretchy.

[Merlin the Elder]

One shot of whisky is a good cure for insomnia. 

I have reason to believe that a good whiskey, especially sour mash, cures more than insomnia. My experience is that it usually takes more than one shot.

So...who else will be there closing weekend?

[Blushing]

I'll be there closing weekend!    I'm just trying to figure out garb that won't kill me in the heat.

[Chris B]

I got my hotel reservation on Monday for all three days of closing weekend so I will be there for sure.  Looking forward to being able to roam the fair without a schedule.   

[Merlin the Elder]

Blushing, I wonder if they'll allow an old wizard in nothing but a loin cloth... ummm... never mind .... that mental picture is disgusting even to me...