Ok... shhhhh!!!
*whispering so lean in closer*
You know how we can never make it on Labor Day weekend because of camping in Alexandria...
You know how I've been "grrring" about all the friends coming to visit ONLY that weekend and that I'd miss you...
Well... DH has suggested that perhaps we do come to faire for Saturday, MORNING ONLY, then head up for our camping weekend in the afternoon! *clapping* Squeeee!
So, dear friends, anyone coming to visit just that weekend, please post so I can find you for pictures, hugs, and hellos! 10:00am Foaming Stein meet up for certain!
Oh, and most importantly, don't tell my non ren friends! ;)
YAY!!!!!!!!!! ;D
Alas we are only going to be there Sunday of that weekend... I so wanted to see DH squirm and eventually melt from one of Mairsy's Hugs ;-)
I shall have to make it a point to attend that Saturday morning! I was planning on making at least one day that weekend but wasn't sure which one - now I know. ;D ;D ;D
Huzzah! The Baroness and I look very much forward to seeing you at the Foaming Stein Saturday AM.
SQUEE!! :D
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on August 27, 2010, 08:19:24 AM
Ok... shhhhh!!!
*whispering so lean in closer*
You know how we can never make it on Labor Day weekend because of camping in Alexandria...
You know how I've been "grrring" about all the friends coming to visit ONLY that weekend and that I'd miss you...
Well... DH has suggested that perhaps we do come to faire for Saturday, MORNING ONLY, then head up for our camping weekend in the afternoon! *clapping* Squeeee!
So, dear friends, anyone coming to visit just that weekend, please post so I can find you for pictures, hugs, and hellos! 10:00am Foaming Stein meet up for certain!
Oh, and most importantly, don't tell my non ren friends! ;)
Oh, oh OH YES!!!!! Please be telling the truth! =) 'Cause I FINALLY get to go out to Fest Labor Day weekend and it sounds as if Sat will be the day for it! Of course I'll have my Mom, Dad, husband and our three children- and possibly my nephew- so it won't be the BEST day at Fest for me, but I'll get to see YOU! So THAT will make it all worth while! =)
The Countess and I shall be there too! :)
*clapping*
Hurray friends!!!
Now if we can get the other visiting folk to chime in... Lord Paulet, Lady Kett, Lord Phyllip... Where are youuuuu?
Lady Kett is out with the girls tonight, but we'll be there with the Baron, Gauwyn and their lovely ladies.
Sidekick
OMG! MG!!!! You got him to make post #2!!!! I am in awe.
Squeeee for Saturday! Is perhaps some get-together on Friday night an option? I don't really have any idea what time we'll be "local" (at least not till we actually leave Thursday and then sleep in some random town on I-35 and get moving again on Friday AM) but having a target time to arrive would help keep things moving in that regard!
We made it to CO by 5PM with a late start, so another 3 hours and being lazy as we were the last time gives me an estimate of about 8PM for MN. At the lastest I hope.
You lot can plan whatever you like for Friday night. Me, I'll be, ahem, busy. :o DH has been gone for 3 months. His flight arrives at 8:45pm. And no, I won't be answering my phone, smart alecks!
We will be at fest by 9:00am cannon then heading pretty much towards Foaming Stein to get a headstart on that 10:00am rush on the beer wenches. LOL
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on August 27, 2010, 09:37:32 PM
You lot can plan whatever you like for Friday night. Me, I'll be, ahem, busy. :o DH has been gone for 3 months. His flight arrives at 8:45pm. And no, I won't be answering my phone, smart alecks!
I, for one, am not brave enough to dare to interrupt you! Hooray to DH being home!
HERRRREEEE MG! LOL
Ill be at 8 am cast call so Im sure I can make it out to the foaming stein by 10 to meet up with ya
Cant wait to see you again!
Quote from: LordPaulet on August 28, 2010, 02:06:48 AM
HERRRREEEE MG! LOL
Ill be at 8 am cast call so Im sure I can make it out to the foaming stein by 10 to meet up with ya
Cant wait to see you again!
Cast call????? did I miss something???
As long as it isn't raining in Shakopee next Saturday (forecast is Partly Sunny & mid-70's), my parents and I should be driving down from Clear Lake to spend the day at the MN Ren Fest. Google Maps says it's 75 miles (1-1/2 hours), so I don't think we'll arrive any earlier than about 9:30am.
There doesn't appear to be an online map of the Ren Fest grounds. So please describe how to get from the Front Gate to a suggested meeting area, and we'll know which way to head while getting familiar with the map in the Program Guide.
Due to only taking one small carry-on bag for my trip to MN, I won't be packing a costume, but I will bring a Ren hat (so I don't have the wear a ball-cap to keep from sunburning). I'm planning to be wearing the shirt in this photo (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1356412&l=2808b77b39&id=1133127451), and the hat in this photo (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1234095&l=6e0a1937b7&id=1133127451). This hat is the one piece of my costuming that was actually purchased at the MN Ren Fest, back in '96 or '97. I wore this hat to Ren Faires for several years before buying some fancier hats with feathers (see my profile picture, for example) from Lady Dra at Scarborough Faire. The label in the MN hat says,
"Camille ...made with loving care
Manhattan Beach, Minnesota"
Take Care,
David Baldock
EDIT: Determined that it was actually 1996 when I last visited the MN Ren Fest.
Directions to FOAMING STEIN from the front gate:
Go straight in the gates towards the 2 story bldg in the distance. This is Bad Manor. You will see a very "wild west" looking (because of the shape of the roof lines ::)) eating area to your left and the "information" hut to your right. You will also see an ATM just on the right corner of Bad Manor.
OK, now that you have reached Bad Manor, hug the RIGHT side of this building. (DO NOT go far to the right, that takes you to the perimeter.) You will see Privies on the left and the Chess Booth on your right. Follow this path down about 100 yards and Foaming Stein will be on your left. There is a large oak tree right in the middle of the path in front of it and most likely a man standing on a bench encouraging you to drink beer. Hard to miss.
If you get down to the booth with the beautiful, bright flags, you've gone too far. Turn around, stop next to that booth and say hello to MacGregor Games, Groomporter and folks, then make your way back to Foaming. We'll be waiting to mock you for having missed the huge tree. ;D ;)
We will be there on 4 September with our Granddaughter for the day.
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on August 29, 2010, 08:30:28 AM
Directions to FOAMING STEIN from the front gate:
Go straight in the gates towards the 2 story bldg in the distance. This is Bad Manor. You will see a very "wild west" looking (because of the shape of the roof lines ::)) eating area to your left and the "information" hut to your right. You will also see an ATM just on the right corner of Bad Manor.
OK, now that you have reached Bad Manor, hug the RIGHT side of this building. (DO NOT go far to the right, that takes you to the perimeter.) You will see Privies on the left and the Chess Booth on your right. Follow this path down about 100 yards and Foaming Stein will be on your left. There is a large oak tree right in the middle of the path in front of it and most likely a man standing on a bench encouraging you to drink beer. Hard to miss.
If you get down to the booth with the beautiful, bright flags, you've gone too far. Turn around, stop next to that booth and say hello to MacGregor Games, Groomporter and folks, then make your way back to Foaming. We'll be waiting to mock you for having missed the huge tree. ;D ;)
Thanks for the directions. The
link to the map (http://www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/assets/images/map2.pdf) (PDF) on the faire web site was pointed out to me by Lady Kett (Thanks!), and I was wondering if the Booth Number for the FOAMING STEIN is in the upper 600's?
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: SleepyArcher on August 29, 2010, 01:24:05 AM
Quote from: LordPaulet on August 28, 2010, 02:06:48 AM
HERRRREEEE MG! LOL
Ill be at 8 am cast call so Im sure I can make it out to the foaming stein by 10 to meet up with ya
Cant wait to see you again!
Cast call????? did I miss something???
Dunno Sleepy...Since im getting as as a street character (coming up with SRA cast) we have to be at the morning meeting at 8 am by bakery...sing swing low sweet chariot and be coherced into lacing tons of bodices...Its what we did last year so I assume we have to do it again this year?
oh, I thought you were doing something fun ::)
Quote from: dbaldock on August 29, 2010, 05:35:31 PM
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on August 29, 2010, 08:30:28 AM
Directions to FOAMING STEIN from the front gate:
Go straight in the gates towards the 2 story bldg in the distance. This is Bad Manor. You will see a very "wild west" looking (because of the shape of the roof lines ::)) eating area to your left and the "information" hut to your right. You will also see an ATM just on the right corner of Bad Manor.
OK, now that you have reached Bad Manor, hug the RIGHT side of this building. (DO NOT go far to the right, that takes you to the perimeter.) You will see Privies on the left and the Chess Booth on your right. Follow this path down about 100 yards and Foaming Stein will be on your left. There is a large oak tree right in the middle of the path in front of it and most likely a man standing on a bench encouraging you to drink beer. Hard to miss.
If you get down to the booth with the beautiful, bright flags, you've gone too far. Turn around, stop next to that booth and say hello to MacGregor Games, Groomporter and folks, then make your way back to Foaming. We'll be waiting to mock you for having missed the huge tree. ;D ;)
Thanks for the directions. The link to the map (http://www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/assets/images/map2.pdf) (PDF) on the faire web site was pointed out to me by Lady Kett (Thanks!), and I was wondering if the Booth Number for the FOAMING STEIN is in the upper 600's?
Take Care,
David Baldock
It is real close to where the number 6 is on the map - you won't have any trouble finding it
YAAAAAYYYYYY! MG and VV on Saturday! We have court dance at 10am but Rob and I try to run over to Foaming right afterwards.
Just an FYI.. your normal Foaming Stein Crew will be sparse this weekend.. Sitara is off on Saturday, as are Stacy and Liz (not R/F'ers, but most of you know them)
So that will leave Me, Toar and Jason (not an R/F'er) not sure who else will be at the pub, I am guessing we will have vistors from other chapters? ::)
I will be there from 9-10, and then again at noon with Toar to start our normal shifts..
*Cheers*
*pout*
My plans have been changed for me, I don't get to come out to Fest on Saturday- now I have to wait until Sunday. I'll just have to get my MG fix at a later date, I guess! =( But hey, at least I FINALLY get to get out to Fest! =)
Quote from: Muffin on August 30, 2010, 11:24:02 AM
Just an FYI.. your normal Foaming Stein Crew will be sparse this weekend.. Sitara is off on Saturday, as are Stacy and Liz (not R/F'ers, but most of you know them)
So that will leave Me, Toar and Jason (not an R/F'er) not sure who else will be at the pub, I am guessing we will have vistors from other chapters? ::)
I will be there from 9-10, and then again at noon with Toar to start our normal shifts..
*Cheers*
Yikes!!!
Quote from: Toarmod on August 30, 2010, 01:26:13 PM
Quote from: Muffin on August 30, 2010, 11:24:02 AM
Just an FYI.. your normal Foaming Stein Crew will be sparse this weekend.. Sitara is off on Saturday, as are Stacy and Liz (not R/F'ers, but most of you know them)
So that will leave Me, Toar and Jason (not an R/F'er) not sure who else will be at the pub, I am guessing we will have vistors from other chapters? ::)
I will be there from 9-10, and then again at noon with Toar to start our normal shifts..
*Cheers*
Yikes!!!
I know!! Yikes is right!!!
Quote from: Muffin on August 30, 2010, 01:44:54 PM
Quote from: Toarmod on August 30, 2010, 01:26:13 PM
Quote from: Muffin on August 30, 2010, 11:24:02 AM
Just an FYI.. your normal Foaming Stein Crew will be sparse this weekend.. Sitara is off on Saturday, as are Stacy and Liz (not R/F'ers, but most of you know them)
So that will leave Me, Toar and Jason (not an R/F'er) not sure who else will be at the pub, I am guessing we will have vistors from other chapters? ::)
I will be there from 9-10, and then again at noon with Toar to start our normal shifts..
*Cheers*
Yikes!!!
I know!! Yikes is right!!!
I might have to pub master the other shift...double yikes!!! :o
No... I'm pretty sure that won't happen... Might have to do PM hours with me, but they'll get some one to work during the day.. 8)
For anyone that wants to find me this weekend, I'll be working at Badger Blades, which is just a few strides down from the Bare Stage. Hoping I'll be participating in the longbow competition as well on Saturday and possibly on Monday.
I'll be at the soap booth unless I'm not. (Seventh Sojourn close to the Bare Stage). Saturday morning, at 10:30 am there will be a street bit that I've arranged happening near the Information Booth. It should be quite...amusing. ;D
Oh we'll find you alright, whether you like it or not! MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!
Mike and I will be arriving by 9:00 but must leave by noon. A short day to be sure, but at least we will have gotten to say hello to a few friends.
10:00 Foaming Stein-Be there! :-*
Quote from: DeadBishop on August 30, 2010, 07:04:56 PM
For anyone that wants to find me this weekend, I'll be working at Badger Blades, which is just a few strides down from the Bare Stage. Hoping I'll be participating in the longbow competition as well on Saturday and possibly on Monday.
Badger badger badger badger MUSHROOM MUSHROOM
...oh.
;D
I managed to talk my mother out of Labor Day weekend this year so I could take my 2 personal days on either side of a weekend and manage to not have to drive more than visit... although now it'll be about equal honestly.
I'll be up September 19th instead.
If anyone cares, I'll be there this Sunday (the 5th) and next Saturday (the 11th.) But I'll have my kids with (at least on the 11th) so I may be a bit "toned down." (Yeah, I know, it is hard to believe but it truly does happen!) At least this Sunday I can pawn them off (mostly) on those who are attending "with" me... (aka, just riding in the same vehicle to and from.)
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on August 31, 2010, 09:31:53 AM
Mike and I will be arriving by 9:00 but must leave by noon. A short day to be sure, but at least we will have gotten to say hello to a few friends.
10:00 Foaming Stein-Be there! :-*
That does not give me a lot of time to get him sauced....I am say HI. ;D
DB and I are in the archery contest Saturday come cheer us on at 11:00!
Quote from: SleepyArcher on September 02, 2010, 12:28:46 PM
DB and I are in the archery contest Saturday come cheer us on at 11:00!
I'll cheer you on from KS.... with a mouth full of pins.... since I'll be sewing garb all this weekend.
Lee decided not only did I need a new bodice and some bloomers and over skirts.... HE want a brand new fancier doublet. *headdesk*
Sleepy Are you shooting in your fop costume?!
No I have to be knight Saturday because we are bringing the kids that day and my son is wearing his knight stuff and he trumps Lord F. Sunday and monday will be lord F. I am hoping you will be there on sunday as well? If not I may be able to switch the days with the kids and take them out Sunday.
I will be there Sunday as well so we can be obnoxious together...Cant wait!
OMG you made my day! I was thinking we weren't going to get to do it together this year. Sunday is going to be oh so fun!!!!! Watch out everybody!!!
Oh that is going to be a sight!! Lord P and Lord F together on Sunday. I do hope the two of you plan to attend the Royal Wedding.
Damn and blast about missing the Fops on Sunday! :(
Take pictures!!!
At least one fop will be there saturday MG...Ill still be in white face...but I will make sure to take lots of pics of us!
Quote from: Sorcha on September 02, 2010, 02:12:33 PM
Oh that is going to be a sight!! Lord P and Lord F together on Sunday. I do hope the two of you plan to attend the Royal Wedding.
I don't know if they will allow us rowdy bunch lol.
I think I should be able to keep my tone down for the duration of the wedding ceremony...though whispered gossiping will never stop issuing from my mouth...Thats what a fan is for...then everyone gives the fan dirty looks and not you!
huzzah
And of course, Sunday is the one day this weekend we won't be there! We have a big neighborhood get together, a pot luck and yard games thing going on that day!.....
Hurray for getting to see friends on Saturday! :-) Lord Paulette, I want a big hug and pictures!
and to make a clarification ~ at the fest my fop character's name is Lord Austin Tatious...so...I will prolly still answer to LP or Lord Paulet...but its easier to stay in character when called the correct character :D see you all there!!!!!
(back to sewing)
Well, I had a great Saturday at the MN Renaissance Festival! Met many RenFest Forum folks, and took around 400 pictures.
Since my parents have dialup Internet service for their PC here in MN, I'll wait to upload the pictures on my Flickr & Facebook accounts when I've got fast access. ;)
Take Care,
David Baldock
EDIT: BTW - Has anyone heard how many people came through the Gates on Saturday? Seems like there were a lot of people there by the time we left at ~5:30.
Oh, one other thing --- while visiting the MN State Fair on Thursday and the MN Renaissance Festival on Saturday, I noticed people speaking Minnesotan ... sounds interesting, after I've been living in Texas since 1986. ;) ;D
Take Care,
David Baldock
PIC for MG!
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs611.snc4/59182_1499093011222_1651063940_31141175_2264832_n.jpg)
Hurray!!! *clapping* ;D
I am SO sorry to EVERYONE that I didn't get a chance to visit with! It was as I suspected it would be, too many family members with wanting to wander about and not happy when I stopped to talk with everyone. I was able to see Nyte, Leyla, Kate, Lauren, Lord Fondlebottom and Sorcha, though! My girls were very upset that they didn't see Jewel (even more so when I told them that I DID and I got a bubble from her!) I get to come back on Sat with the girls, though just me and the fairy children so we'll be able to do MUCH more! (How backazwards is THAT? Getting to do MORE when I have no help with the kids?) I think it'll be a good time to be the Night Fairy...
Thanks to all who welcomed the non-tourage (our group pictured below), travelling from Texas, Colorado, one of the Carolinas, Minnesota and Iowa (that would be us). We enjoyed 3 great days. M'lady and I will return, we try to make as many progresses as we can.
(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu181/magicmikel069/Amana%202010/DSCN1325.jpg)
Was wonderful getting to see all the visitors this past weekend. I'm just sorry we didn't get to stay longer.
Huzzah and many hugs to all!
We had a WONDERFUL weekend! It was awesome to meet so many of you and enjoy the wonders of MNRF. I will try to get my pics in order tomorrow and get some posted.
Quote from: LordPaulet on September 06, 2010, 09:26:30 PM
PIC for MG!
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs611.snc4/59182_1499093011222_1651063940_31141175_2264832_n.jpg)
Good shot of the two of you.
Lord Austin Tatious, I also took some photos of you on Saturday, 4-Sep-10. They've been posted to both my Flickr and Facebook accounts. Are you on Facebook, so your photos can be tagged?
Take Care,
David Baldock
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