So, when's everyone going?

[darkranger]

I can all most hear the sounds (OK maybe I've got the CD in the car playing to loud again But can you blame a Guy) 16 MORE DAYS!!!! Starting to freak out more then usually 

[Madge Estes]

It is indeed getting close now `cause here I am in Hollygrove!

[max and kate]

Not long now. And this weekend is the Michigan Pirate Festival in Muskegon.

[TinGoliath]

Indeed, Madge Estes is there, safe and sound as Promised.  Yes, an 18 hour drive is quite an endeavour, but Madge Estes is, at the VERY least, worth Every second and Every Inch of that journey.  Music, Caffeine, and conversation (as well as a modicum of adventure) helped along the way.

Things I learned:

1. Not all SUV's are created equal.
2. Flexibility is key in any trip.
3. The Northbound signs over the Ohio River were not exactly designed for tall people.
4. Fog Alert lights being off does not mean one shold not be on the alert for fog.
5. The smoky mountains really Are.
6. The Window Defogger does not defog the Outside of the windshield.  The Windshield wipers do.
7. Fog in Kentucky has the same blinding effect as Rain in Florida and Snow in Central New York.
8. After an 18 hour drive, any place can be comfortable enough to sleep.
9. Tighten down the Oil Cap before leaving, just to make sure.

I'll see you all on Final Weekend unless matters prompt my return sooner.

[Lavender]

It is indeed getting close now `cause here I am in Hollygrove!

Glad to see you arrived safely.  I'm looking forward to my annual visit to Hollygrove the third weekend  in September. 

[Katie Bookwench]

Indeed, Madge Estes is there, safe and sound as Promised.  Yes, an 18 hour drive is quite an endeavour, but Madge Estes is, at the VERY least, worth Every second and Every Inch of that journey.  Music, Caffeine, and conversation (as well as a modicum of adventure) helped along the way.

Things I learned:

1. Not all SUV's are created equal.
2. Flexibility is key in any trip.
3. The Northbound signs over the Ohio River were not exactly designed for tall people.
4. Fog Alert lights being off does not mean one shold not be on the alert for fog.
5. The smoky mountains really Are.
6. The Window Defogger does not defog the Outside of the windshield.  The Windshield wipers do.
7. Fog in Kentucky has the same blinding effect as Rain in Florida and Snow in Central New York.
8. After an 18 hour drive, any place can be comfortable enough to sleep.
9. Tighten down the Oil Cap before leaving, just to make sure.

I'll see you all on Final Weekend unless matters prompt my return sooner.

Don't forget:

Every state has their own I-75 construction project (I think it's a competition, actually)

Trucks roll WAY faster going DOWN the mountain.

Stay right except to pass until you get to the MI border. Then, all bets are off.

[nliedel]

Yep, our lovely queen made it and is as gracious and glorious as always. She scares the skittles outta me. Nicest person in the world, but the talent is overwhelming.

[Lavender]

Yep, our lovely queen made it and is as gracious and glorious as always. She scares the skittles outta me. Nicest person in the world, but the talent is overwhelming.

I concur,  I can't even speak when I am near her.

[nliedel]

Yep, our lovely queen made it and is as gracious and glorious as always. She scares the skittles outta me. Nicest person in the world, but the talent is overwhelming.

I concur,  I can't even speak when I am near her.

Feeling less stupid now.

[serenamoonsilver]

All right, I finally cornered all parties involved and it seems that our big group trip is going to be Sept 27.  My fiance and I are also considering doing another "Just the two of us" trip on the Aug 23.

[TinGoliath]

Yep, our lovely queen made it and is as gracious and glorious as always. She scares the skittles outta me. Nicest person in the world, but the talent is overwhelming.

And now you know who and what inspired me to join the Festival cast here in Tampa.

[AnyuBoo]

It is indeed getting close now `cause here I am in Hollygrove!

Glad you made it safely.     Provided Fate doesn't intervene, we'll be there Opening Day.

[Lady Gwyndolyn]

HIP HIP HUZZAH!!!!  Her Majesty has made it to the southern Shire safe and sound!!!!!  Three Cheers for her Majesty!!!!!!!!!   

Dark Wolf and I both get a little nervous when around our beautiful Queen.  There is noone that has the regalness that she does!! 

We look forward to seeing everyone opening day!!!

[nliedel]

She *is* the queen and that's not from me, but several long time cast members and no, I'm not sucking up. I doth not sucketh upeth. Is that proper? Snort.

[Poldugarian Warrior]

Huzzah! Welcome back to the shire your highness. Sounds like you had quite a voyage. Take a well deserved break till next week if possible.

As an aside comment to evryone on here about our queen, she is most regal. But, she is also very human and kind, I seen her last year down one of the lanes with some children talking with her and I happened to be walking by on my way to the next show of the Washing Well Wenches. Being dressed in all black garb the kids quieted and gave me a mean look. And warned the queen that I was coming to get her. Which at that moment she turned and I shook my head no, but looking at her I was struck with a lump in my throat and I doffed my hat and bowed saying good day my Queen. Then I looked up with a smile and nod, and Madge said good day and asked how I was enjoying my day and I told her I was having a good time and I must be off. Then the children had  giggled and she explained I was just another rogue having a good time and I wouldn't hurt her or them. Cause some of them kids looked quite frightened. I think this happened a few years ago, but I still remember it because even though,  we know her as Queen Elizabeth the most powerful woman in Renaissance Europe whom with a word could have you beheaded or tortured for anythin she sees unfit. She is still a wonderful kind human being. And a great performer.