Closing Weekend and Favorite Memories of 2009

[eloquentXI]

Closing Weekend was awesome! Between the hang out at the pool at the Super 8, Mr. Gigglesworth and B*tch Slappin' Bonnie, to playing Keep-Away-The-Mug-From-LJ, the visit by Cap'n SIN and the Bayou Scoundrels, and the Day of Wrong and its oh-so-wrongness, it was such an awesome weekend. So many laughs and good times with everyone.

This was truly an incredible season, filled with tears and laughter, and a feeling of family as we came together to take care of each other in our times of need and loss, and as we will continue to as long as time allows us.

Beyond anything, I just have an overwhelming feeling of gratitude and thankfulness to all of you. This season was incredible but it wouldn't have been the same without you. I can't begin to describe the feeling of being blessed for having the chance to spend time with those that I could. TRF can't get here soon enough! 

[LadyStitch]

This weekend was the first time I  specifically saught out members of R/F.  It was wonderful meeting everyone. So many great people are around here.  The weather was nice, except for the one cloud burst when I was there. My only bad thing on the whole season was that when I got out of my car yesterday I didn't notice the 6 fire ant mounds all around the car.  I spent the day at the faire with my feet swollen up and painful yet because I love this faire so much I still did cannon to the last show.   

Like other's I'm looking forward to the next faire.   By Scarby next year I'm having my own ren boots, no more fire ants! 

[DT_Masters]

For me, it was about many things. Finally being able to make it this year would be a large one to begin with. Being almost totally in garb for the first time would be another; everything except the boots (cowboy) and the hat (Colombia bush). Recognizing and being recognized by other Rennies, talking to them, being friends. And, of course, being more involved with the festival.

[Merlin]

I met some wonderful people and made some new friends... I hope I get down to TRF and meet up again.

[*Teach*]

Wow. I love being at faire.
This weekend was fantastic. We didn't make it to the meet/greet on any day except Saturday but still managed to see so very many people all day every day. Got tons of videos to edit over the next couple of weeks.
Spending the day with friends at faire and then spending the evenings hanging out around the pool relaxing is always wonderful and just about the bestest thing ever.
For those who we have known, it was great to see you all again! For those we met... Fantastic to meet you (and be prepared to introduced yourself again... I am horrible with names)! For those we didn't get to meet, perhaps next time our paths will cross...
I deeply love that lost in time feeling on faire weekends when the rest of the world just melts away while I walk the lanes with my Love.

*and enjoying rum gifts at faire is also pretty darn cool too!*

[Advent]

I have been going to TRF all my life (I was raised in Magnolia) but it was this season at Scarby that I had the most fun I have ever had at faire. I got my first set of garb (thanks for the help Blue) and made more new friends then I can shake a stick at. I do have one complaint and that is there isn't enough time in the day nor the weekends ever long enough to hang out with everyone. The beer was flowin' and the company was the best. You can't beat that. To everyone I met this weekend, I hope to see you again soon and to those I didn't get to meet I hope I get to meet you soon.

[DonaCatalina]

This year I was able to actually meet more R/F people than ever before. For the most part the weather
co-operated in not broiling us like lobsters.
A lot of the Faire people/cast/entertainers were moved around to different routines so we ended up seeing more of the Faire overall than we have for years.
The twenty minute shower on the 7th Saturday was entertaining in its way. We stood under shelter and watched the visitors run for the exits. It was humid afterwards; but most of the people who stayed were in garb. That was memorable for obvious reasons.

Thank you to everyone who came to the meet & greets, I probably wouldn't have met all you nice people otherwise!

[ivymaccay]

See? I do post every once in a while.

So it was wonderful to see you all this weekend, I had a blast, and I hope you all did too! Everyone looked fantastic

I am SO not built for the heat, however.

Hugs to all, and see you at TRF!!!

   - Ivy

[Macintyre]

It was fun seein everyone again.  wish i could have hung out at the pool party longer on saturday with everyone, but i wasn't feelin too hot.  Hope to see some of the DFW crew out at the Highland Games in 2 weeks, provided i too can make it out there.

[Pyroguy]

I have many favorite faire moments, however, this last weekend has given me not only a story, but a mystery as well. My wife and I worked her father's shop this season and we have three children whom we drag along as well. The last day of 2009 we decided the kids might get a kick out of being knighted. VIII knighted our son, Sir Tristan who is eight years old and took the ceremony very seriously. The line was broken into two due to the number of girls and as we have two of them, one for each line. Our youngest at 18 months was carried up by me and gave a bit of attitude to the Queen, however, she was still given the title of Lady Kathryn Pryde. While she was up there, our oldest daughter, age six, went up and I witnessed about four other girls finishing and announced while she was still on her knees speaking to the Queen. I turned away to speak to some friends only to turn back and find that both Queens and the Lady who escorted her in tears. They spoke with broken voices and wiped back tears as our daughter was knighted and announced, Lady Trinity. I, and her family as well as faire family, asked her what she said to invoke such a response. Her answer was, "The Queen said some stuff. I said some stuff. We talked." "About what", I asked. "I don't remember." Now over twenty people are walking around with big question marks over their heads... I think I have a bard on my hands.

[Martin Montgomery]

 Hello and huzzah to another WONDERFUL Season at Scarborough Renaissance Festival!! I myself have only attended for a couple of trips in the last two years but What Fun Was Had!! I got to meet with and pass out my Tokens to many and I was delighted to see that many people had theirs from last year!  I am taking many good memories back home to drear Mundainia and they will keep my heart light until TRF. I got to meet Rani Z from the hinterlands to the North and that (And the pictures taken! ) will be a highlight of this season! Captain Sin and the crew of the Bayou Scoundrel made me feel both at home and (Some Who Shall Not Be Mentioned ) Very Welcome! My thanks to them all for the constant attention and praise for my (LUCKY) success after Gastric Bypass Surgery. (A side note to Willa Swallow and Anita Goodman, Congratulations on YOUR successes! Keep Moving Forward!!) The MOST Poignant Moment goes to Sholo's Show at the White Horse on Monday (A day NOT originally planned for our attendace) Before the show Sholo stood and recognized the Veterans,From ALL Wars, and asked them to sign several American Flags, I was standing near Lord Jarhead and Grov. They signed the Flags and I offered my assistance to LJ to fold the Flag that he had signed. I felt a rush as he guided me through the steps (Yes,I have folded many paper footballs but THIS was an American Flag AND people were watching us!) As we finished I shook LJ's hand and I was Thrilled at the connection that I got in simply recognizing,not only a Vetran but one I KNOW. A little time passed then Grov and I folded the Flag he had signed. I felt the same rush of Gratitude and again received a Firm Handshake. Grov and LJ folded the third Flag as cameras clicked away!! One Flag went to the oldest Vetran in attendance, a spry woman who had served in World War Two!! The two others will be sent to "The Front" as Sholo stated. This was a stellar Moment that I will Treasure Forever and the fact that it happend at Scarby makes it that much Better!!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

The Earl and I hada  womderful time at Scarby. All the people we met. THANK YOU for the welcome and the friendship, however short in time.

All THE TEXAS R/Fers I met are SUPER!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

MAny thaks to Otheinrich and his lovely wife for their hospitality. What a wonderful time we had with them. MAny thanks again!!!

[Catherine DArtois]

Ah, what a way to celebrate!  This weekend was not only closing weekend of Scarby, but our 14th wedding anniversary.  Many thanks to those who arranged that scheduling (!).  We truly enjoyed our time with the clan, and meeting a few new-to-us folks (What fun you are!).  We also apologize for, um, being a little scarce... but it WAS our anniversary!  Can't wait for Thanksgiving!!!

[eloquentXI]

The Earl and I hada  womderful time at Scarby. All the people we met. THANK YOU for the welcome and the friendship, however short in time.

All THE TEXAS R/Fers I met are SUPER!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

MAny thaks to Otheinrich and his lovely wife for their hospitality. What a wonderful time we had with them. MAny thanks again!!!

Please please please come back and see us! It was so wonderful to have you visit and I look forward to seeing you again in the future!

[Duckie84]

This weekend was the first time I  specifically saught out members of R/F.  It was wonderful meeting everyone. So many great people are around here.  The weather was nice, except for the one cloud burst when I was there.

Very much enjoyed meeting you and your flamingo too.