An excerpt of an email:
The first Open Meeting for the 2010 Olde World is scheduled for this next Saturday, Jan 9th, from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm at the Caribou Lake Elementary School. There are only two open meetings scheduled before the 2010 Olde World (the second will be in May), however Area Managers may be scheduling meetings for those that have volunteered in their areas.
A very productive meeting!! I look forward to a spectacular event! NOWWWW...who wantz to volunteer!?!
Oh me me me me....We had a great time volunteering last year!
I LOVE your enthusiasm!!!
Would you also like to join me on the Banner Committee? It involves hanging flags and banners on Friday and making sure they are good throughout the weekend?
*raising hand*
I will be volunteering for front gate! :)
I assume you are aware I intend to volunteer again this year... just checking ;D
Quote from: Goody on January 10, 2010, 12:27:47 PM
I LOVE your enthusiasm!!!
Would you also like to join me on the Banner Committee? It involves hanging flags and banners on Friday and making sure they are good throughout the weekend?
Yep - I checked with Kurt and we'll be there early on Friday!
Quote from: renren on January 10, 2010, 05:26:44 PM
*raising hand*
I will be volunteering for front gate! :)
Yay!!!!
Quote from: der idee_mann on January 11, 2010, 07:55:29 PM
I assume you are aware I intend to volunteer again this year... just checking ;D
Already sent ya a reply on FB, but just fill out an app from owrenfaire.com!
Quote from: white trillium on January 12, 2010, 02:05:39 PM
Quote from: Goody on January 10, 2010, 12:27:47 PM
I LOVE your enthusiasm!!!
Would you also like to join me on the Banner Committee? It involves hanging flags and banners on Friday and making sure they are good throughout the weekend?
Yep - I checked with Kurt and we'll be there early on Friday!
I am so glad. Good help is just hard to find!! We can recruit a few more at Mid-Winter Feast!
Also, Fest Friends is having a workshop on May 1 with McGregor Games to learn how to play. I am hoping to get volunteers to host the medieval games tent that will be set up at Twig, so if you would like to do a shift there, you may indicate so on the volunteer application.
They can also use people for the childrens games. Right now they have some preteens that help out and this seems to be a fit so if ya have kids who might be interested in that area??
Goody,
I have to check with Nick to see if he is selling at Twig again this year. If so, the girl and I will probably help him. If not, I am sure we will be happy to help/volunteer in some way. We also will probably be crashing in your looney tunes room or couch again-if that is okay with you.
This is all dependant on whether or not Betsy the car behaves too.
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on January 13, 2010, 10:51:33 PM
Goody,
I have to check with Nick to see if he is selling at Twig again this year. If so, the girl and I will probably help him. If not, I am sure we will be happy to help/volunteer in some way. We also will probably be crashing in your looney tunes room or couch again-if that is okay with you.
This is all dependant on whether or not Betsy the car behaves too.
I think DB called couch last yr!! But there's Tweety Bird bed with ur name on it!
I have some Iron Rangers interested in participating but I didn't check the website before it had already passed. Do we have any idea when the May meeting will be? Or might there be another opportunity to meet in between?
Seamus I responded to u via renmail.
I forgot to pass on that the faire has a theme this year!! They have chosen ROBIN HOOD.
I would love to, but didn't get to see the email about the meeting. Maybe because they didn't accept my contract last year *small fight over somethign small*. Do you have a date for the other meeting so I can share them with the rest of my group. We are down in the twin cities area, so try to make it up to them can be difficult especially when we don't hear about them.
Thanks
Jewel the Water Faerie
Got the IM. Thanks!
Quote from: saphire_glade on January 17, 2010, 09:04:45 PM
I would love to, but didn't get to see the email about the meeting. Maybe because they didn't accept my contract last year *small fight over somethign small*. Do you have a date for the other meeting so I can share them with the rest of my group. We are down in the twin cities area, so try to make it up to them can be difficult especially when we don't hear about them.
Thanks
Jewel the Water Faerie
As soon as it's set in stone Ill let u know otherwise I just make it a habit to check the website frequently!
Jenn thinks she heard Twig is only one day this year is that true?
It is two days: June 12 & 13. owrenfaire.com
What she may have heard is that it is only ONE WEEKEND, where they were talking of possible having 2.
Just to let everyone know. There is apparently another meeting on May 1st. Apparently if you didn't work there last year you have to audition and this will be 1 of 2 audition times. The other is at the open meeting in Twig the following week.
To bad I can't make either one of those, so I probably won't be working there... I still think that even if you miss 1 year of the festival you shouldn't have to audition to get your spot back... oh well, their loss...
I thought the reason for the audition was that too many had applied last year, but what do I know?
I had an absolutely lovely chat with the owners of Olde World today. Plans are coming along swimmingly! While they do regret having to make choices about the lineup at faire they are very excited about the new things that are being added this year. The theme is "Robin Hood," portrayed by Pat Franz. You can visit his website for more info. www.patfranz.com
This is sure to add to the family-friendly fun!!
Also, the website has been updated so take a gander over at www.owrenfaire.com!
Wow, a $3.00 discount for going in garb? They REALLY want people to dress up, don't they? :)
Public Meeting this Saturday 1-4p
Applications must be received to get full benefits
Goody:Just so everyone knows that meeting is up at the school in Twig and is not a cities meeting right?
*some of my other friends want to make sure they aren't missing one down here*
It is at the Twig town hall off of hwy 53, not the school.
Just saw this now but I did go to the school and figured it wasn't there when I saw no cars!!
I would like to go to TWIG but for only one day. Is there anyone going up for a day that I could hitch with?
We'll be up there both days! I was asked by the owners to be an official photographer for OWRF this year, so I'm a volunteer this year (but I still get to wander and do my thing, how cool is that?)
So, head count....who's going to be at Twig this year? Speak up!
I'm thinking of Saturday. I want a new dragon for my collection.
We'll have a plethora of peasants there. Not sure of the exact number, but I would say about a dozen.
AuntieGiggles and I will be there on Sat with my three little fairy children! =)
I have decided to pay my way in and be up there. I will be in my costume but as a paytron with a camera to play with. I am taking pictures of my friends in their costumes... doing their silly things, and if they peasants want any photos of special events they do I am willing to take those.... they can then have them for their website or whatever they would like to use them for...
I look forward to coming at my leisure and leaving when I like :) It will be nice being a paytron.
I have new Knight stuff to wear. DB what are you wearing?
Lady Serena and I will be there but we're vendors so we kind of have to be :).
Only one more week!! I am excited and very, very busy!!!!
I know there are a lot more R/Fers attending that havent posted but as I always say: each year is better than the last!
I just finished trimming out my garb! Yeah!!!! Now I just need to accessorize and I will be ready faire. Funny thing is I plan on wearing this garb only to Twig. LOL! All this work for one day of fun! :D
I'll be there, performing with Bramblebush.
Sorry will not make it this year need to tighten the budget up till I get back to work.
Bramblebush is the ONLY act my girls will sit through in entirety! =) (The lullabye is their favorite!)
Now to decide which garb to wear... I love my new yellow gown but I think that the green gown I made for last year (when I was pregnant) would fit the theme/time frame better. Decisions, decisions...
You could always change halfway through the day... and that would get you in both outfits :)
The girls, hubby and I will be there both days!
The three of us will be there both days. We're very excited!
Quote from: saphire_glade on June 05, 2010, 09:52:26 PM
You could always change halfway through the day... and that would get you in both outfits :)
No longer a worry- the hubby told me to go BOTH days! =) So now we'll go Sat with the girls and Sun without. That way I can wear BOTH gowns! =D Extra packing but oh well, it is SO worth it!
Quote from: saphire_glade on June 03, 2010, 04:32:40 PM
and if they peasants want any photos of special events they do I am willing to take those.... they can then have them for their website or whatever they would like to use them for...
We would love to get photos! See you this weekend!
Say hello to Gary and Suzie from Omega Art They used to be at MNRF and will be at Twig.
http://www.omegaartworks.com/
http://www.zahradka-art.com/
Tell 'em "nice tent" (They're borrowing one of ours ;)
I should be there on Sunday.
Quote from: groomporter on June 08, 2010, 08:12:22 PM
Say hello to Gary and Suzie from Omega Art They used to be at MNRF and will be at Twig.
http://www.omegaartworks.com/
http://www.zahradka-art.com/
Tell 'em "nice tent" (They're borrowing one of ours ;)
Oooh, I'm doing some shopping!
Not sure on the day yet but Im hoping to make it this year!
I'm so excited! Twig is just a few days away! I get to be there for both days!!!!!!!!
Looks like we might have a bit of rain this weekend. Be prepared!
Looks like we will be there Sunday!
OMG! It's going to be a lake up there. Ugh. Um... looks like wench wear for this trip.
Rain is not going to do good things to my camera... :(... I am still taking pictures... dang it, why when I want to go anywhere does it rain. I got to spend 1 afternoon this week sightseeing in DC and it rained then too...
Ya'll have fun up there! See you in August!
Makes me wish that I own wench wear! And that I was at home so that I could find something to pass as wench wear. Oh well, we'll make do with what we do have I guess! On the upside, the weather is now supposed to be "ok." 50% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. Today sucks though, so we will be walking in a lake, I'm sure! =P Crazy weather in this Duluth area... Well anyhoo, see you tomorrow and Sunday- rain or shine! =D
MG are you going?? I thought you had mentioned a couple of graduations? We'll be up Saturday, tomorrow.
It seems they have been slowly taking the rain out of the forecast. Most sites are saying that all morning should be dry. :)
I just found out that my home care shifts have been cancelled so I have the weekend off!
If anyone with a little extra vehicle space Sunday is willing to take pity on me, and wouldn't mind the company, I'd love to go to faire and spend more time with friends. I don't think I'm quite up for that long drive on my own. If not, I wish everyone who makes it tons of fun and pleasant weather!
Trying to to make it Sunday.
It is looking like the clearest day of the weekend. Saturday looks like just a little rain in the morning. Looking good.
I see a couple people possibly looking for ride. Will have room. Will update when I know I am going for sure.
Is headed to Twig about 8:300 this morning. See you all here and there. ;)
Decided not to go to Twig as it looks likes the weather report changed to rain most of the day. Kind of bummed as was looking forward to it.
I suppose it will be clear all day there.
Let us know how the fest went.
Twig was awesome! Weather not bad - nice and comfortable. :D
It was wonderful seeing everybody and meeting new people!
Had a delightful day! What fun to see everyone. Huzzah!
Fantastic weekend! No rain on Sunday, just a nice, squint free overcast day.
greatings all
we attended the twig fest sunday it was a great time.
met some folks drank some fine ale and ejoyed the heck out of it.
ps saphire_glade we didnt meet but youre bubble skills are awesome lol the whole using your fingers thing was cool.
Had a wonderful time at Twig this weekend. Thanks to everyone that stopped by the booth and said Hi, sorry if I missed anyone.
Wa-HOOOOOOO! Had a BLAST at Twig this weekend! =D Met many "fine" faire folk (even that USELESS chick ~ LOL!) and had a ton of fun while managing to only lose a new tube of lipstick! =) (But it was free so I don't really care!) Thanks all for making it such a memorable adventure!
Hey, nice name. ;) :-*
Was great fun getting to meet you, oh yes, and push you down. LOL ;D
Thanks everyone for an excellent weekend! It went by way too fast!! I was wet for most of Friday so really couldnt complain about the small amounts of moisture on Sat & Sun. I believe Sunday turned out to be their highest attendance yet!! Huzzah and hoping for 2 wkends!
Goody, tried to say "hi" but you were busy in a parade or something. :P
Thanks again for another fun year!
I had a great time this weekend! It was great to meet new friends, and "old" ones. ;)
Thanks to Goody for being the hostess with the mostest! It was wonderful sleeping in the Tweety room, where it was warm, and dry. Please pass on to Dale Ann and co. that we all enjoyed ourselves, and they did a great job this year.
This was my first time at Twig and the festival exceeded my expectations. I like the woodsy feel.
And it was great meeting some forum members for the first time!
And you can't forget the Dragonflies! Surreal how they come out by the thousands, flitter around until every mosquito is devoured, and retreat as quickly as they came...magical! Most assuredly my favorite thing about Twig.
The dragonflies are always amazing. We had a great time in spite of the weather, and it was fun to see everyone. We spent some time at the back and front gate as part of the volunteer commitment, played bocce and also spent time playing games in the games' tent.
Photos are here: http://s509.photobucket.com/albums/s338/shubunkinmn/Twig%202010/
or on facebook.
There was a game tent? How did I miss that?
I knew I should have went Sunday.
Sounds like everyone had a great time.
Quote from: LadyFae on June 14, 2010, 04:28:28 PM
Wa-HOOOOOOO! Had a BLAST at Twig this weekend! =D Met many "fine" faire folk (even that USELESS chick ~ LOL!) and had a ton of fun while managing to only lose a new tube of lipstick! =) (But it was free so I don't really care!) Thanks all for making it such a memorable adventure!
The vikings ended up with your tube of lipstick.... I wonder what they decided to do with it.
It was nice being up there. I didn't get to meet many people, but the wings were slightly more attractive than I thought... especially once I sprout another set of 4 to them....
Quote from: DeadBishop on June 14, 2010, 11:49:47 PM
There was a game tent? How did I miss that?
Note to self for next yr: Be sure DB gets the info sheets at check in and be sure to schedule him at the games tent!!
Had a great time! Was nice to see old friends and meet and make some new ones. I too agree that the dragonflies were most magical!
Quote from: DeadBishop on June 14, 2010, 11:49:47 PM
There was a game tent? How did I miss that?
It was really really informal - the green and white striped tent with the table and chairs right before the path to the joust. The games were stashed under the table.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/PointeSalamander/GraduationandTwig463.jpg)
Even without a majority of my costume on *no make up at all either* I was soon surrounded. These are just the cutest kids and I can't wait to see them all again...
My youngest is one of the kids one sunday that kept wanting to pop the bubbles!
I loved watching the bubbles!
Psst- Hey MG- Thanks for letting me lick your, ehm, glitter... ;)
My girls are still convinced that they made the dragonflies "dance" on Sat with their "flute" playing. :)