A cheery little thought: CRF 2010 opens 21 weeks from today!
So, anyone have any information they would like to share, or rumors they would like to mong, regarding the upcoming season?
I hear that there will be even MORE Hamsters.
That Hamster jousting will make a comeback and Noble Cause will be out of jobs because Hamster Jousting is more popular.
That the Baron and Baroness are REALLY the good King and Queen and the King and Queen are really just Baron and Baroness.
That I won't take any more photos of people in faire garb, only those in Mundane garb.
That Charmings new partner is a Hamster.
Celtic Legacy had to drop the bagpipess because someone complained of them strangling a cat so they now use a Kazoo
And there will be Season tickets on sale... forthe 2020 season ut they are only good for one year
Dont forget that Jim is selling Colorado to focus on his true love, Pennsylvania. He plans on selling it to a coalition of Rennies.
Quote from: Radu the Gypsy on January 17, 2010, 11:39:03 AM
Dont forget that Jim is selling Colorado to focus on his true love, Pennsylvania. He plans on selling it to a coalition of Rennies.
Well I gotz COAL in mee Britches (I'll be a dirty unnercuver pirate dis yarrr) fer Xmas. I wunner if'n dat kualerfyz me as "ITION" o rennies?
I am on good advice that Gauwyn, Addilay and Squire Alec from Iowa will be in Court
Quote from: Gauwyn of Brocknell on January 18, 2010, 07:57:29 AM
I am on good advice that Gauwyn, Addilay and Squire Alec from Iowa will be in Court
HUZZAH!
Quote from: Gauwyn of Brocknell on January 18, 2010, 07:57:29 AM
I am on good advice that Gauwyn, Addilay and Squire Alec from Iowa will be in Court
Best of luck to you as I hear the Judge in Court can be a real stickler. And watch out for the fines and jail time.
Ok... now the rumor about the sale of CRF has gone on for many years now. In all reality, JP makes a lot of money in CO. The icee factory is in CO not PA. All the costumes for cast are in CO not PA. Not that if someone offered him a humongous sum of cash, he would probably sell. I would be surprised if it was more than just rumor.
As far as knowing who is on cast or not... remember there were a lot of regular cast let go right before opening weekend last year. No one is really secure in their position until the last week of faire. After all, even if you do get to work a few weeks.... you can always get fired and rehired the same day by the same guy.
I don't know if I will be back this year. Not a negative, just a reality. Time will only tell.
Um, Holy, it was a joke.
Aside from which, the faire that the PTB owns is Pittsburgh, not PA. Two different faires. ;)
Rumors to Mong:
Radu is actually responsible for all hirings and firings this year.
HolierThanThou will be back....as a monk.
Demetrius will only tell truths this summer.
Zoe has been promoted to Chief Pop Wench, she gets a new spiffy hat.
Captain Spleen has found a boat and will be sailing in the newly converted jousting arena.
The horses will be fitted with PFDs and the joust will continue.
Puke and Snot, Ded Bob, and the Knights will All have new material.
Baron and Baroness will be allowed to dictate who gets in.
Tanda will be climbing 14ers rather than attending faire.
Lady De Laney will be a pirate more often.
Periwinkle will shed her horn to prepare for mating season.
The Professor will forget more about history than the rest of us know together.
Charming will finally find his true love....in Dashing. (that's rather slash inspiring actually....)
Hey Aren't You will get lost and confused for someone else.
Garath will find his true calling...being a squire.
Avan will lose his voice..and alcohol and be shunned by all.
Blushing will run front gate.
Nelle and Sauve will come as Deanna and Riker instead.
Mistress Charlotte will put all the other face painters out of business because she's just that awesome.
Gentlemanprivateer will find a sackful of money and be able to complete his costume to perfection.
Toki will come as a fairy and look fabulous.
Lady Remi will never forget the baby.
Platt will find Avan's voice and be shunned by all.
AnnietheNanny will have nothing but well behaved children to watch.
Aislynn will be voted best balcony.
Pktaxwench will accept the job she was offered last year. She knows. ;)
That's all the rumors I have for now. ;D
Quote from: Tanda on January 20, 2010, 11:08:51 AM
Rumors to Mong:
Zoe has been promoted to Chief Pop Wench, she gets a new spiffy hat.
Happily, the first part to that is actually true and happened last year...as for the other part, I will have to look into it... "I'll buy you a hat. A really big one." Might have to have a lot of feathers on it, hmmm....
Fantastic! I shall begin the hiring and firing process now. Jim Paradise will be fired and replaced with an untrained monkey. Things can only improve from here.
All existing musical groups will be required to audition with their choice of song from "Pavarotti's Greatest Hits".
All existing court members must re-audition as well, and must display a variety of talents, including, but not limited to: Sitting, Eating, Talking, and Waving. Court shall be reduced to 3 members.
Existing Street Cast (All 3 of you) will also be required to re-audition. Talents to display will include: Putting up with everything and anything on a whim, and any 8 of the 10 following skills: Storytelling, Juggling, Dancing, Singing, Spinning, Blacksmithing, Leathercrafting, Chicken Plucking, Cooking, and Random Street Insults. Street cast will be increased to 99 (because 100 is just excessive)
New auditions must come dressed in their very best, off the rack, polyester garments, and show an amazing lack of understanding of weather patterns, and the need for water through the day.
Other requirements to be announced on day of auditions.
Quote from: holierthanthou on January 19, 2010, 09:02:43 PM
you can always get fired and rehired the same day by the same guy.
I know someone who was fired and rehired within 5 minutes..... in the same conversation.....
Quote from: Zoë on January 20, 2010, 08:23:43 AM
Aside from which, the faire that the PTB owns is Pittsburgh, not PA. Two different faires. ;)
Oh silly girl, I know there are two faires there. I was referring to the location as in state... ie CO and PA not CRF and PTB.
Quote from: Radu the Gypsy on January 20, 2010, 12:53:39 AM
Um, Holy, it was a joke.
Actually one of the "rogue" organizations was organizing to make JP an offer last year. There were several rumors flying. Did not notice that you were joking.
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 20, 2010, 12:26:58 PM
I know someone who was fired and rehired within 5 minutes..... in the same conversation.....
Ooh I think I know that guy! Kaboom! Tee hee!
Actually one of the "rogue" organizations was organizing to make JP an offer last year. There were several rumors flying. Did not notice that you were joking.
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Jim has received numerous offers over the years, one of them I can directly corroborate as I know the person who headed up the group. Until Jim starts losing money because of the faire, he will never sell. Its all about the cashflow.
At the risk of sounding like I'm just trying to placate...
The Colorado Renaissance Festival is, by far, my favorite place in the Universe.
I have been going to this faire for 28 years.
It is my therapy- of which I need a huge amount. Huge. Amount.
I care a great deal about all the people who make faire possible- whether I share common traits with them outside of faire or not.
I understand why people have complaints about faire- and I realize people complain about faire because they care... nonetheless- I love it too much and there are far too many crappy things outside of faire to worry about.
CRF is my sanctuary.
Well, enough about me... what do you love about faire?
Quote from: holierthanthou on January 20, 2010, 01:00:14 PM
Quote from: Zoë on January 20, 2010, 08:23:43 AM
Aside from which, the faire that the PTB owns is Pittsburgh, not PA. Two different faires. ;)
Oh silly girl, I know there are two faires there. I was referring to the location as in state... ie CO and PA not CRF and PTB.
Oh yes, but several people had mentioned it, so I thought to make sure there was no confusion. :)
Quote from: Demetrius on January 20, 2010, 02:03:12 PM
At the risk of sounding like I'm just trying to placate...
The Colorado Renaissance Festival is, by far, my favorite place in the Universe.
Well, enough about me... what do you love about faire?
Well I would agree with you on this being my favorite place and I would say that its the chance to spend time with everyone here is really what I love.
Well and opening a flask while working helps too. ;D
Quote from: Demetrius on January 20, 2010, 02:03:12 PM
Well, enough about me... what do you love about faire?
wow, deja vu...
.... did I mention décolletage?
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 21, 2010, 11:23:45 AM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 20, 2010, 02:03:12 PM
Well, enough about me... what do you love about faire?
wow, deja vu...
.... did I mention décolletage?
Deja hmmm...
I have the feeling something just happened... Quote from: Avan on January 21, 2010, 07:30:57 AM
Quote from: Demetrius on January 20, 2010, 02:03:12 PM
At the risk of sounding like I'm just trying to placate...
The Colorado Renaissance Festival is, by far, my favorite place in the Universe.
Well, enough about me... what do you love about faire?
Well I would agree with you on this being my favorite place and I would say that its the chance to spend time with everyone here is really what I love.
Well and opening a flask while working helps too. ;D
Oh yeah, Hi Avan!
let's make it....... things I miss the most / am most looking forward to.....
-Paige (MY elephant, dangnubbit)
-red beans & rice
-seeing what/who is NEW
-Wearing my old costune, cuz it fits again.
-.... did I mention décolletage?
Quote from: Tanda on January 20, 2010, 11:08:51 AM
Rumors to Mong:
Captain Spleen has found a boat and will be sailing in the newly converted jousting arena.
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Ok I'll taksez a crack at th' mong........
Th' rumors o' me "findin' a boat" arrr incorrect tharr Tanda. missy.
Actually I'd commandeered a shiply vessel, wun t' th' likes o' which might have been seen in "StarDust" (but NOT that kind o' Captain at the helm) or wun as in "The Adventures of Baron Von Munchuasen". Yea, th' likes o' a flyin' vessel as those! But th' joustin area at CRF has a sorta magnetic pull t' such flyin' vessels. Muz be th' horse duty that brought a crapper likes me outa th' magestical Larkspurian sailin' skys! Guess ye could say I wuznotwuz run aground frum poop deck t' just plan poop!
Quote from: Tanda on January 20, 2010, 11:08:51 AM
Rumors to Mong:
Tanda will be climbing 14ers rather than attending faire.
No..... it's just a rumor...
Rumors: I've heard that [insert name] is sleeping with [insert name] and [insert name] is jealous!
To cut costs, Jim and Betty are only hiring hamsters this year.
All stage shows will be rotated to the stage to their left. Doing the Hokey Pokey will be mandatory, and this will be enforced.
Facts: Foxglove is intending to return! Albeit, without our favorite Renaissance Barbie, who can no longer subject her voice to the harsh conditions . . . we'll probably be looking for another member soon.
"Lady Remi will not forget the baby"
...well Im sure the baby will be quite relieved to hear THAT news....at least until he figures out its just a rumor....teehee.
Fact: I haven't the foggiest idea how often Jared and myself will be gracing the faire with our presence. Right now it could just be me, hopefully back on cast, or it could be neither of us not making an appearance at all. Who knows.
Remi, I do hope that you both can come back... the whole darn family would be better!
Hey Aren't You.... I think the right to call Paige mine has been slapped into me a few too many times to ignore.
I'm working on a new character. Probably would not be able to work with the elephant with this character, but hey.... If you've seen "Labyrinth" and remember the moving garbage heap... tee hee... you may see a human facsimile.
As for those hamsters... they wouldn't argue with Jim and Betty, but I bet they would be harder to reign in than any of us have been.
Quote from: holierthanthou on January 23, 2010, 05:29:20 AM
Remi, I do hope that you both can come back... the whole darn family would be better!
Hey Aren't You.... I think the right to call Paige mine has been slapped into me a few too many times to ignore.
I'm working on a new character. Probably would not be able to work with the elephant with this character, but hey.... If you've seen "Labyrinth" and remember the moving garbage heap... tee hee... you may see a human facsimile.
OK.. for the record, you may not be excused from elephant duty ever under any circumstances. ever. and just to be clear..... ever. secondly, getting slapped around and some tiny little concussion does not make her yours.... it makes You,.... Hers. LOL.
Elephant Duty.. Is that Elephant DoDo or Working with the Elephant, or Cleaning up the Elephantt DoDo? or possible all three?
Quote from: Hey- Arent You? on January 23, 2010, 11:30:45 PM
OK.. for the record, you may not be excused from elephant duty ever under any circumstances. ever. and just to be clear..... ever. secondly, getting slapped around and some tiny little concussion does not make her yours.... it makes You,.... Hers. LOL.
Hey now.... I'd love to work with you both, but I don't think I can take standing in a booth, in one spot all day and going on my lunch break to walk the elephant. If I can find a job I can run around and play at least part of the day and walk the elephant, that would be sublime. Sharon did say that I could work out a schedule that is part-time in the booth, but things can change and technically... her daughter is my boss. So it would really be up to her. We will see.
I guess you are right on my being Paige's... her play toy. She likes to hug my head to remove the wig, slap my head on the way to an Arnold Palmer, and drop her tree limb treats on my head for tenderizing. Nothing like being the only girl she'll put up with. I guess that means I'm not competition. LOL.
Quote from: Lady de Laney on January 24, 2010, 11:39:39 AM
Elephant Duty.. Is that Elephant DoDo or Working with the Elephant, or Cleaning up the Elephantt DoDo? or possible all three?
What I get to deal with is nothing like DoDo.... it is worse... trunk snot does not wash out of clothing.
There are worse things than being an elephant squeaky toy
being a Tiger's squeaky toy?
Being Jim's squeaky toy :o
Not being a Squeaky toy at all?
Fermented inta bein NOT squeaky clean at all,.... evarrr!
Scurvy be th' flavor o' th' day in th' life o' dis pirate!
Quote from: holierthanthou on January 23, 2010, 05:29:20 AM
I'm working on a new character.
Do we take that to mean that there is no chance that Sister Mary Clarity will return?
I love being SMC and would do it again in a heartbeat. I am sought out as the character here and abroad. Unfortunately the powers that be dismissed SMC as a "not larger than life character" last year. I'm already bordering sacrilege, so I don't think I can make her any larger than life without offending too many people. I also have my religious ethics to consider. There are so many people that believe that I am a real nun.
Truly... I know that some of the powers that be were raised Catholic, so I think that some are afraid of me and my ruler.
SMC did not come back last year due to my being listed in the program as entertainment. I did not want any issues to arise with my not being able to perform up to my standards.
The wonderful people that hired me last year, hired me because they remembered me as the nun. They had a blast with all of the colorful characters I showed up as. Problem was I was tied to a booth and could not go out and interact with patrons and cast. I walked the elephant on my lunch hour. So... I hope that I can find a more part-time position with one of the booths.
It was a good opportunity for me to get out some of my other garb that CRF attendees had not seen.
So will SMC be back? Other faires and festivals... yes! Probably not to CRF.
Quote from: holierthanthou on February 03, 2010, 03:30:25 PM
So will SMC be back? Other faires and festivals... yes! Probably not to CRF.
And CRF is much the poorer for it.
Well Toki and I will be back. I will me The COUNTESS Isabella Katarina Marina Montalban and Toki will be? I plan on having a NEW and wonderous dress. I MAY even return as the Scarlet Raven.
Nah think I'll just stay home on faire days and go hike Denver all week. I'll get a real work out climbing all of those skyscrapers
Quote from: Lady de Laney on February 04, 2010, 12:30:19 PM
Nah think I'll just stay home on faire days and go hike Denver all week. I'll get a real work out climbing all of those skyscrapers
There is a fine line between jest and sacrilege, Countess!
The Baroness and I will be back as ... the Baroness and I. Barring unforeseen and unavoidable interference, we will be in attendance every faire day, and words cannot convey how much we are looking forward to it.
We, too are planning our pilgrimage for this summer. As soon as we get the final schedule for the young squire's game of baseball (it is sport in the future :) ), we will be making our plans.
I believe it will mostly be Elizabeth attending this year...although it's likely that Zoë will be finding her way every so often. One of the two will be there every day at least.
Baron, surely you jest about attending CRF every day as the Baron & Baroness! Many of us know the rumor about you and the Baroness. You know the one I'm referring to. Well, if you're not about to tell, then I guess I'll just have to share. Rumor has it, that for some reason or another the Baron & Baroness von Richthofen (who are both so dear to my heart) will also not be permitted to attend CRF as themselves (Baron & Baroness). For unknown reasons, they have been "disciplined" and informed that they may only attend faire in "street clothes" consisting of...... camoflauge shorts, Broncos shirts, flip flops, sunglasses, baseball caps, and finally a cigar in one hand, and a bottle of Bud in the other! Can you just picture it? It will certainly be a sight to be seen!!! I'm not even sure I'll be able to recognize the 2 of you "ungarbed" but I hope you can still have fun!!! I will certainly miss your lovely attire. Do you think you'll still be asked to be a part of the "parade"? Maybe with shovels behind the elephant?
Oh please say that Lady Ana is jesting about the Baron & Baroness not being able to come in their noble garb. :-[
They are so stunning and they interact with patrons! Which the kids adore! Cast nobility is not permitted to interact with children unless it is with the king and queen.
Even if it is true, I know that they can come back as common folk instead of mundanes. The baroness has a lovely blue outfit that is not noble. Sigh... I hope that it is not true.
It would have been more fun as the moving trash heap that approaches and bows to the nobility.
I'm running out of people to grovel to! >:(
Thank you for your most kind words, HTT, but fear not! We will most certainly be there as ourselves, and will welcome your grovel most heartily. As for Lady Ana Francesca's fantasy, one can only suspect that she has been neglecting her medicinal herbs again.
Quote from: Zoë on February 04, 2010, 07:03:28 PM
I believe it will mostly be Elizabeth attending this year...although it's likely that Zoë will be finding her way every so often. One of the two will be there every day at least.
Fair Zoe,
The Baroness and I are well acquainted with yourself and with Fritzie, but have not had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth Covington. Is there a photo somewhere?
Quote from: Baron on February 04, 2010, 09:44:53 PM
Thank you for your most kind words, HTT, but fear not! We will most certainly be there as ourselves, and will welcome your grovel most heartily. As for Lady Ana Francesca's delusions, one can only suspect that she has been neglecting her herbs again.
Or maybe partaking of the wrong ones?? :P
Quote from: Gauwyn of Brocknell on February 05, 2010, 07:12:15 AM
Quote from: Baron on February 04, 2010, 09:44:53 PM
Thank you for your most kind words, HTT, but fear not! We will most certainly be there as ourselves, and will welcome your grovel most heartily. As for Lady Ana Francesca's delusions, one can only suspect that she has been neglecting her herbs again.
Or maybe partaking of the wrong ones?? :P
It does have that flavor about it, does it not?
Is it faire yet?
Is it faire yet?
Is it faire yet?
JUMPING UP AND DOWN LIKE AN ANCIOUS KID
I had a Faire dream! It was opening day, and raining, so the only people that were there were the hard core people. And fence for the jousting arena was gone. And there was a new enclosed carriage.
Quote from: Lady de Laney on February 05, 2010, 10:21:01 AM
Is it faire yet?
Is it faire yet?
Is it faire yet?
JUMPING UP AND DOWN LIKE AN ANCIOUS KID
Not to be mean, but the Nontourage (including Baron and Baroness, Prof Juan and Lady Ana (and Bree) along with us) are progressing to Arizona for Valentine's weekend. There is still time to plan.
We are so in need of a faire fix!!
Its getting closer... *cues jaws theme*
Quote from: Tanda on February 05, 2010, 10:44:39 AM
I had a Faire dream! It was opening day, and raining, so the only people that were there were the hard core people. And fence for the jousting arena was gone. And there was a new enclosed carriage.
I have faire dreams all the time and the grounds are always very different- and there are always real people from the real renaissance.
Good thing you had your dream so they have plenty of time to fix the fence. The rain always kills us at faire, so no rain this year.
IF we had the money AZ would be an option. But we don't have the money for all the gas, hotel and food even with Uncle Sams help. Being unemployed hinders what we can do. BUT I refuse to NOT have some fun from my Uncle Sam money.
We would have loved to have gone for the V-Day event, but fortunately I am directing on that day and beginning film production that week. Can't vanish this month. Would be fun to travel with all of our faire friends.
Quote from: holierthanthou on February 05, 2010, 01:53:49 PM
Would be fun to travel with all of our faire friends.
And it would be enormous fun to have you along! Any chance of you making Scarby in April?
My hubby and daughter have jobs down at Scarby. It all depends on outside factors for me though. I'm hoping it all works out.
Quote from: holierthanthou on February 06, 2010, 12:34:37 PM
My hubby and daughter have jobs down at Scarby. It all depends on outside factors for me though. I'm hoping it all works out.
The Baroness and I understand "outside factors" very well. Nonetheless, if things work out and you decide to go, please let us know when you will be there and mayhap we can attend the same weekend.
Also, where are hubby and daughter working?
Quote from: Baron on February 06, 2010, 04:06:32 PM
Quote from: holierthanthou on February 06, 2010, 12:34:37 PM
My hubby and daughter have jobs down at Scarby. It all depends on outside factors for me though. I'm hoping it all works out.
Also, where are hubby and daughter working?
Somewhere kind of in the middle. ;)
Quote from: Baron on February 04, 2010, 09:48:58 PM
Quote from: Zoë on February 04, 2010, 07:03:28 PM
I believe it will mostly be Elizabeth attending this year...although it's likely that Zoë will be finding her way every so often. One of the two will be there every day at least.
Fair Zoe,
The Baroness and I are well acquainted with yourself and with Fritzie, but have not had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth Covington. Is there a photo somewhere?
It was Elizabeth who attended faire most days last season, Zoë only made it out of the packing crate but a few times. Hers is the ensemble with the black corset and the burgundy skirt and--perhaps most notably--no pirate hat. She's a runaway in the process of changing her identity to keep hidden from her parents...intrigue!
Quote from: Tanda on February 05, 2010, 10:44:39 AM
I had a Faire dream! It was opening day, and raining, so the only people that were there were the hard core people. And fence for the jousting arena was gone. And there was a new enclosed carriage.
I had one last week as well...something about my booth being changed quite drastically and I was rather peeved about it. I knew it must be about that time if I'm dreaming about faire!
I'll be making it down to Arizona in mid-March, near the end of the run. Feels like forever!
I have also had one or two dreams about faire. The site is always very different for me too. Its very strange. But everyone that is normally there is there, so thats good :D * does Dorothy impression* "you were there, and you were there..and you!" lol
Im hoping we will at least make it out once or twice. Jared said he may be trying to get a job working for a vendor, in which case, Mischief will certainly be there more than a few times :D
Goode News! I have it firsthand that our favorite stage show of all time, Hey Nunnie Nunnie, will be returning for the first three weeks of the Colorado season. Huzzah!
Quote from: Lady Remi on February 15, 2010, 02:36:52 PM
I have also had one or two dreams about faire. The site is always very different for me too. Its very strange. But everyone that is normally there is there, so thats good :D * does Dorothy impression* "you were there, and you were there..and you!" lol
Im hoping we will at least make it out once or twice. Jared said he may be trying to get a job working for a vendor, in which case, Mischief will certainly be there more than a few times :D
Whoo....might have me dragging out poor old Robin Goodfellow at some point. *notices glares* Ok, maybe not.
Quote from: Baron on February 16, 2010, 09:52:34 PM
Goode News! I have it firsthand that our favorite stage show of all time, Hey Nunnie Nunnie, will be returning for the first three weeks of the Colorado season. Huzzah!
Well huzzah!