Closing weekend is the only one ill be able to make this year so who else is planning to be there closing weekend ? :)
Me and my trusty Sidekick will be there! Hope to see you!
The Lovely Lady Trinn and I will be there as well!
*Will start stockpiling rum after this weekend's trip is past*
Oy! I hate to be talking about closing weekend already! We'll watch the weather, thank you. After the 100+ heat last year, don't think I could handle that again.
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 28, 2011, 08:53:48 PM
Me and my trusty Sidekick will be there! Hope to see you!
When are you not there ;) ;D
btw - I heard about the room shortage at the 8...nothing next door either?
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 28, 2011, 08:53:48 PM
Me and my trusty Sidekick will be there! Hope to see you!
Can we come back?? :P
I'll be there with my sisters!
Our plans are to attend Saturday and Monday of closing weekend.
Quote from: MacKee on April 29, 2011, 07:49:59 AM
When are you not there ;) ;D
btw - I heard about the room shortage at the 8...nothing next door either?
We're always there. That's the point of having a home faire, yes?! Yeah, I waited to late to try and reserve something. Nothing reasonable nearby, pffft. So you'll just have to make morning tailgate! And bring the toothpaste!! :)
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on April 29, 2011, 12:49:51 PM
Can we come back?? :P
Gauwyn if you come back for closing weekend, it will push MN closer to the top of the list.
We will either be there Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday....gonna watch the weather as Merlin said. Was a scorcher last year, but we'll be there whichever is the best of the two weather days.
Quote from: haleyileaha on April 28, 2011, 07:51:45 PM
Closing weekend is the only one ill be able to make this year so who else is planning to be there closing weekend ? :)
you know ill be there! =) (love u roomie)
All 3 dayz ;D
I have a ride for Sat of closing weekend!
Hoping for more day trip rides?
looks like we will be there on closing! booked the room. i was surprised they had anything available. ;D
We'll be at the 8 for Rennasauna Faire Weekend
Quote from: BryanPopp on May 07, 2011, 02:48:46 PM
We'll be at the 8 for Rennasauna Faire Weekend
lol! yes i think your hawaiian kilt will be perfect for that lol! i'm figuring out what to wear that will be cool and comfy.
Me being there will be completely dependent on my new job and what I get scheduled for. *crosses fingers*
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on May 07, 2011, 10:40:11 AM
looks like we will be there on closing! booked the room. i was surprised they had anything available. ;D
Dangit Bonny, do you guys take the last room all the time or what?! Nothing available right now. I will call later in the week.
Who has stayed at the America's Best Value Inn? Pan and Tink did, I think...anyone else? Can anyone give me a quick review? I'm not expecting 5 stars and room service, just clean rooms and reasonably comfy beds to sleep on!
We were at America's Best Value a few weeks ago. The room was clean, bathroom was a little on the small side, but it was usable. The mattresses were not great, but not the worst I've ever been in, but not great
Quote from: Lady Kett on May 09, 2011, 06:21:25 PM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on May 07, 2011, 10:40:11 AM
looks like we will be there on closing! booked the room. i was surprised they had anything available. ;D
Dangit Bonny, do you guys take the last room all the time or what?! Nothing available right now. I will call later in the week.
Who has stayed at the America's Best Value Inn? Pan and Tink did, I think...anyone else? Can anyone give me a quick review? I'm not expecting 5 stars and room service, just clean rooms and reasonably comfy beds to sleep on!
LOL! Sorry hun! :D
Are you talking about the place next door? Some friends stayed there last trip and didn't really have any complaints.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on May 09, 2011, 06:54:04 PM
Are you talking about the place next door? Some friends stayed there last trip and didn't really have any complaints.
Yes the place next door. I will check them next.
For a place to sleep, it was better than I was expecting. I wouldnt want to hang out there as my main destination, but its a good place to stay for faire. The towels and sheets were clean (Pan makes fun of me for checking under the sheets near the foot of the bed, but Im paranoid about bugs), there was a mini-fridge in the room, and the air conditioner worked. Thats pretty much all I needed.
Quote from: Tink on May 10, 2011, 12:28:42 AM
The towels and sheets were clean (Pan makes fun of me for checking under the sheets near the foot of the bed, but Im paranoid about bugs)
Lol. Luckily I live close enough so I don't have to stay in a hotel. But I hear ya on being paranoid about bugs in hotels. Especially with all the bed bugs!!
It helps to be old so you can get the AARP discount. In Waxahachie, Hampton Inn is pretty good, but the prices vary from hell-to-breakfast. Comfort Suites was interesting...the electronic lock on our door broke and we had to change rooms...and floors, then woke the next morning with the front of the hotel laying in a pile in the parking lot. Hopefully, neither incident is commonplace.
There's also a Sleep Inn on US77 in Waxahachie—about 10-15 minutes from the faire, and a Comfort Inn in Red Oak, which is no more than 15 minutes or so away.
I plan on being there to represent The Horn. Drink from the Horn!!!
I'm always there lol. Then again, my girlfriend IS on cast, so... lol
Welcome to the board, Gaven :) What does your girlfriend do?
She plays Lady Mary Talbot, daughter of the Earl of Shrewsbury.
It looks like we need to figure out the breeziest spot in Scarby for the end of the season meet & greet.
Will we be doing the group photo again?
The Pp and I missed last years as we were in rainy/foggy New Zealand at the time. We are looking forward to a fun closing weekend. The PP is even plotting his Day of Wrong outfit LOL.
Quote from: Tink on May 11, 2011, 10:13:04 PM
Welcome to the board, Gaven :) What does your girlfriend do?
Tink! Getting a little personal, don't ya think? ;)
LOL I meant on cast!!!! dangnubbit, Merlin!!! :P
Just funnin' ya.... ;D
LOLIRL can I just say that I absolutely love the censoring of my previous post?!! Awesome! :D
LOL. Yes fun with filters.
I need to redouble my efforts to talk to Lady Mary this weekend.
Quote from: Tink on May 17, 2011, 08:30:59 PM
LOLIRL can I just say that I absolutely love the censoring of my previous post?!! Awesome! :D
Am I to assume you were cursing me, Tink? You should know that you aren't the first... ::)
i should be there with a feather in my hat.
Well, it doesn't look like we're going to be able to make it down to Scarby for another weekend. I was really hoping we could...and there's still a small chance. Too much is going on at work. Even though we were off this past weekend, I somehow got several days behind on where I'm supposed to be. I don't understand that. BUT! The trip to Colorado for RenDezvous will happen, come hell or high water. We'll catch up with a lot of you there!
Lady Stitch: You and PP take care of "things." We'll miss you at CoRF, but some things are much more important... Our best to you both.
Once again...as has been for 400 years... my dad disappoints me.
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on May 19, 2011, 09:18:00 PM
Well, it doesn't look like we're going to be able to make it down to Scarby for another weekend. I was really hoping we could...and there's still a small chance. Too much is going on at work. Even though we were off this past weekend, I somehow got several days behind on where I'm supposed to be. I don't understand that. BUT! The trip to Colorado for RenDezvous will happen, come hell or high water. We'll catch up with a lot of you there!
Lady Stitch: You and PP take care of "things." We'll miss you at CoRF, but some things are much more important... Our best to you both.
What?
I have been planning you being there closing weekend. I even made Erin buy something in Canada.
You and the Don will be there Saturday & Monday, Doña? Mercy... I cannot promise anything. Trust me, I'd rather be there than working...
And young son of mine, we'll be seeing you at RenDezvous in a few weeks anyway.
I am taking Tuesday off to recover. ;D
Is the partying going to be that intense?!? I'd need a chauffeur! Not in abundant supply in Arkansas, at least one with all their teeth and not on Meth...
I just found out that I work 745 am to 615 pm on Closing Saturday. :'(
If I am lucky, I'll come down for a few hours on Sunday but I usually work on Mondays so it's looking pretty slim for me.
If anyone is still seeking lodging, we went through Travelocity and got a room in nearby Hillsboro (20-25 min interstate ) at the la Quinta, right next to the interstate and at 66 dollars per night. Decent reviews on it and they also have a hot tub. Anyone is already there or ends up there, drop us a PM, maybe we can pool the ride together. ;D
So..... it looks like we won't be making closing weekend after all. I just cancelled our reservations at the Super 8 if anyone wants to grab the room!
I hope everyone has a great time during these last weekends of faire! We will see you all again at TRF and Sherwood! :-*
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on May 19, 2011, 09:18:00 PM
Well, it doesn't look like we're going to be able to make it down to Scarby for another weekend. I was really hoping we could...and there's still a small chance.
Merlin, this is me pouting at you and your Lady!!!! :'(
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on May 20, 2011, 06:53:47 PM
So..... it looks like we won't be making closing weekend after all. I just cancelled our reservations at the Super 8 if anyone wants to grab the room!
I hope everyone has a great time during these last weekends of faire! We will see you all again at TRF and Sherwood! :-*
Booooooo! We'll miss you! See you at TRF!
It looks like I'll be drumming for BDT both Sat & Sun, which means I'll be playing in the parade both days as well :)
So that just leaves Monday to play :-\
which day is the day of wrong?
Sunday is the Day of Wrong, unless you're me, then EVERYday is Day of Wrong!
:D Thanks!
Soooo... if this was next Saturday I would be sitting at/in the pool with a tasty beverage laughing with friends about how great the day was and planning the next days fun.
Next weekend needs to hurry up and get here
*At least I have the rum to help me pass the time until then*
Hi,
I was looking for info about closing weekend at Scarborough and I saw someone ask about America's Best Value Inn. I wanted to share my experience with America's Best Value Inn from last year's trip to Scarborough and night spent at that lovely establishment...
I woke up with an itch on my ear. I looked down an their was an adult BED BUG on my pillow. This is unusual for a lot of reasons. Normally bed bugs don't like light. It was about 8am and the TV was on. So plenty of light for it to want to hide and bed bug bites don't usually can't be felt when they bite. (Yeah I freaked out and went OCD looking up info on bed bugs after being bitten.) We looked up what bedbugs looked like from the hotel room on our laptop. Then the freak-out began. Our laptop was on the floor under the head of the bed while we slept last night.. OMG our clothes are in an unzipped suitcase on the floor. So, I called down to the front desk and asked for a LOT of trash bags because my room had BED BUGS!!! They had a young boy bring me up 3 tiny trash bags! *sigh* We packed up as best we could and took the bug down to the front desk. The lady was extremely rude handling the situation. It took me 3 1/2 weeks to get my credit card refunded. About 6-7 phone calls playing phone tag with the owner. "So sorry he left for the day! Call back tomorrow before this time..." I would call. "OH he just left!" Eventually they refunded my money and sent me a letter with a free night's stay! (LMFAO!!!!!) They said they had to do an investigation before they would refund my money. WTF? Do I go around to cheapo motels with a bedbug trying to get a free night's stay? This was after I had left the bed bug with them.
I did a review of my experience on some website I can't remember if it was expedia or hotels.com
I had an allergic reaction to the bed bug bite and have had several "flare up" zit marks behind that ear since that incident with that bed bug. Disgusting! We left our laptop outside in a trash bag that we set off a bug bomb inside. Major pain. And an extra $20 spent on bug spray for my clothes and car trunk. (I wasn't taking any chances.)
We are staying again at our new favorite hotel in Duncanville. Can anyone tell me how much tickets will be for only Sunday and Monday? Will a weekend pass work? I know it says Sat/Sun on the website.
Thanks! :O)
There's a Bed Bug Registry (http://bedbugregistry.com) that you might report this at.
Oh! We were actually working on coming down just for Saturday and Sunday, but Nimue is now home in bed with a respiratory infection. She hasn't felt this bad in a long time. As much as we'd love to see everyone, there's just no way now. Everyone needs to have a good time for us.
You can check Scarbrough's Facebook page for last minute deals on tickets. SRFestival
I haven't heard about anything besides the after 2:30 ticket half price deal.