So how was it? I am envious, I am 1000 miles away and will not even lay eyes on Canterbury until Mid October. So I simply MUST hear about how grand it was this weekend!!!!
It was grand indeed kcdcchef! A few friends & I spent a lovely Monday there. As you promised, the day was like any other in perfomances, hours, and shopping. The day was made more fabulous by perfect weather - although I always prefer colder, I still couldn't bring myself to complain. :D I didn't see any of the senario or the Grand Finale/Battle thingy, with the exception of the second half of the Swill Pond show, so we'll have to get more input on that! And YES, I ate crepes! (and I can't wait to go back next week and have another!! ;D) There were lovely people everywhere to look at - for example, the guy who pushes the dragon swing should have a tip jar! He's like Prince of Persia in looks and acrobatics! ;)
What a glorious opening weekend! 17 invaders from the far south in Scarborough made their way up to Canterbury. Saturday was more like home-weather, but Sunday was cool, clear and perfect.
CREPES WERE HAD! Most wondrous indeed! And cream-cheese filled pretzels, a delicacy newly found and not to be missed.
Those from our group would wish to extend thanks to everyone who made us feel welcome in Canterbury. Old friendships renewed, new bonds forged, and a most lovely time had by all!
THANK YOU!
Kaitlin Marie MacDonald, Lady Knightbridge
aka Ekimu, Mama Fey
aka Capt Marga!!!
I'm so glad you had a wonderful visit! Huzzah to the invaders! Hey, I didn't know about the cheese pretzels...I guess I have a one-track mind (crepes, crepes, crepes, crepes) ;D
Quote from: Tamtaro on September 06, 2011, 09:25:00 PM
I'm so glad you had a wonderful visit! Huzzah to the invaders! Hey, I didn't know about the cheese pretzels...I guess I have a one-track mind (crepes, crepes, crepes, crepes) ;D
eh, lots of places have the pretzels these days, but glad you liked em'!!!! for me, it's so many things you get there you don't get elsewhere, or when you do, they suck. turkey legs, crepes, bread bowl soups, corn nuggets, mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
YES! a truly magnificent weekend was had indeed! Great to make new friends, have lots of grand moments with patrons and a ton of fun :) We will definitely be going back for labor day weekend next year!
Quote from: kcdcchef on September 06, 2011, 09:31:15 PM
eh, lots of places have the pretzels these days, but glad you liked em'!!!! for me, it's so many things you get there you don't get elsewhere, or when you do, they suck. turkey legs, crepes, bread bowl soups, corn nuggets, mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
HA! :D - I can't decide if they just suck elsewhere or if festival atmosphere makes them taste better. For example, mashed potatoes - boring at home is all-of-a-sudden interesting on a cool faire day! And since we're on the topic of food, may I just say "Cinnamon Crunch Almonds?" Not my super-favorite food, but when you are boisterously clapping along with the Jolly Rogers and that smell is wafting over from the cart, oh heaven! I can never resist.
Quote from: EmbyrretheFae on September 07, 2011, 09:17:48 AM
YES! a truly magnificent weekend was had indeed! Great to make new friends, have lots of grand moments with patrons and a ton of fun :) We will definitely be going back for labor day weekend next year!
Huzzah! I'm so glad you visited! Did you travel a long way to Canterbury? Were you at the front gate Monday morning before cannon? I saw a couple of people I thought I recognized from here and there on the forums, but kept getting swept up into the day when I should have been saying hello and merry meet! I'm happy you had a joyful day!
Came along with the scarborough group :) Wasnt out front either day, but just inside the gate and all over the site after.
Did anyone see the pub sing yet this year? If so, how is it?
Quote from: Butch on September 07, 2011, 05:25:00 PM
Did anyone see the pub sing yet this year? If so, how is it?
We shall see for sure when we are there!?!
Quote from: Butch on September 07, 2011, 05:25:00 PM
Did anyone see the pub sing yet this year? If so, how is it?
i have yet to see a pub sing i DIDNT LOVE.
Ah, allow me to explain. My closings are limited this year, so I must choose which one I would rather see: Either the Pub Sing (always fun!); or the closing show on the cobblestones (with my son on cast!). Probably opt for the closing show on the cobblestones on 24 or 25 Sep, and then the Pub Sing on Columbus Day. The rest of the time, I will be leaving Canterbury btwn 1200-1300, after the parade.
Quote from: Butch on September 08, 2011, 11:16:28 PM
Ah, allow me to explain. My closings are limited this year, so I must choose which one I would rather see: Either the Pub Sing (always fun!); or the closing show on the cobblestones (with my son on cast!). Probably opt for the closing show on the cobblestones on 24 or 25 Sep, and then the Pub Sing on Columbus Day. The rest of the time, I will be leaving Canterbury btwn 1200-1300, after the parade.
columbus day is my day for pub sing too, we'll have to hook up!
allright I lied. My 2011 days are 10/1 and 10/2.
Heading back to Canterbury tomorrow!! We'll have some impressionable youths with us, so I don't know if the group will do pub sing, but we'll likely see the closing show at the front gate. I didn't make it around the back gate area much last week, so I intend to prioritize that loop tomorrow. KCRF's map is still kinda' crazy, but I actually used it to find a shop last week. Who knew?
I've finished my skirts! Huzzah! So, I will dress up - whee! I don't know if I'll last the whole day without changing back into a jeans & t-shirt wench though :D Thanks to those of you who sent me sewing tips! A coupon came in the mail for the fabric shop - it's a sign, don't you think? There is so much beautiful clothing at festival. I love looking at everyone. So much talent (and money) it must take to make them! :o
I will not be there tomorrow, but I WILL be there Sun morn! Introduce yourself to my son, the cordwainer (shoemaker)!
Hey everyone, let me know what you think of the new show. We have four shows a day at the Washer Well Stage and we'll most likely be at Smoker and Pubsing every day as well.
I caught your first show on opening day. Enjoyed it! ("It's not just some oil and blue dye") What seemed to be missing was an audience participation bit. Are you guys contemplating adding something like that?
Quote from: Tamtaro on September 09, 2011, 04:29:10 PM
Heading back to Canterbury tomorrow!! We'll have some impressionable youths with us, so I don't know if the group will do pub sing, but we'll likely see the closing show at the front gate. I didn't make it around the back gate area much last week, so I intend to prioritize that loop tomorrow. KCRF's map is still kinda' crazy, but I actually used it to find a shop last week. Who knew?
I've finished my skirts! Huzzah! So, I will dress up - whee! I don't know if I'll last the whole day without changing back into a jeans & t-shirt wench though :D Thanks to those of you who sent me sewing tips! A coupon came in the mail for the fabric shop - it's a sign, don't you think? There is so much beautiful clothing at festival. I love looking at everyone. So much talent (and money) it must take to make them! :o
Is there an online version of a map. I somewhat know my way around, but was looking for a PDF version to get a bit more familiar. I searched the website, but sometimes the most obvious eludes me.
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on September 11, 2011, 10:28:48 AM
Quote from: Tamtaro on September 09, 2011, 04:29:10 PM
Heading back to Canterbury tomorrow!! We'll have some impressionable youths with us, so I don't know if the group will do pub sing, but we'll likely see the closing show at the front gate. I didn't make it around the back gate area much last week, so I intend to prioritize that loop tomorrow. KCRF's map is still kinda' crazy, but I actually used it to find a shop last week. Who knew?
I've finished my skirts! Huzzah! So, I will dress up - whee! I don't know if I'll last the whole day without changing back into a jeans & t-shirt wench though :D Thanks to those of you who sent me sewing tips! A coupon came in the mail for the fabric shop - it's a sign, don't you think? There is so much beautiful clothing at festival. I love looking at everyone. So much talent (and money) it must take to make them! :o
let me find it, but there is an online version of the map of canterbury. i thought it was on kcrenfest.com but i could be wrong.
Is there an online version of a map. I somewhat know my way around, but was looking for a PDF version to get a bit more familiar. I searched the website, but sometimes the most obvious eludes me.
It used to be under Marketplace..Food Menu. That link is broken.
Quote from: Butch on September 11, 2011, 02:32:00 PM
It used to be under Marketplace..Food Menu. That link is broken.
that's probably it.
(http://www.flexibleimpressions.com/Kansas%20City%20Renaissance%20Festival.JPG)
hope this helps!
That map brings up nostalgic feelings. I wonder when it was originally made? I love how green and shady our lanes are (in real life and on the map). If they ever update the map, I hope they keep that feeling.
Quote from: Tamtaro on September 13, 2011, 09:46:36 AM
That map brings up nostalgic feelings. I wonder when it was originally made? I love how green and shady our lanes are (in real life and on the map). If they ever update the map, I hope they keep that feeling.
they'll probably never update that map!
Hey, in the lost and found booth, beside the entrance gate, I believe they have the original posted! At least, it's a very large version of the map!
Also, in the program, they have an addition at the bottom for the new Pirate's Cove area!
nice!! I just bought a 1980 program from KCRF off ebay. map looks almost the same.
It should help - grammercy
Quote from: Butch on September 13, 2011, 11:38:47 AM
Hey, in the lost and found booth, beside the entrance gate, I believe they have the original posted! At least, it's a very large version of the map!
Also, in the program, they have an addition at the bottom for the new Pirate's Cove area!
I can't wait to take a peek at the original (and if it's just a copy, I'll pretend) :D
I'm going to have to check this out! Sounds awesome!! Maybe I can buy it!
I can't wait to go! I'll be there with a few friends and a pirate furry on the 24th! We're all so excited! ;D
Quote from: Delireus on September 15, 2011, 01:17:59 AM
I can't wait to go! I'll be there with a few friends and a pirate furry on the 24th! We're all so excited! ;D
What is a pirate furry? Should I be afraid to ask?
Quote from: Tamtaro on September 15, 2011, 10:25:50 AM
Quote from: Delireus on September 15, 2011, 01:17:59 AM
I can't wait to go! I'll be there with a few friends and a pirate furry on the 24th! We're all so excited! ;D
What is a pirate furry? Should I be afraid to ask?
blackbeard?
has there been any photo postings of opening weekend yet?
Quote from: EmbyrretheFae on September 15, 2011, 08:02:36 PM
has there been any photo postings of opening weekend yet?
best KCRF photos to be found are on the performers webpage, the faire photographers all post there.
Quote from: Tamtaro on September 15, 2011, 10:25:50 AM
What is a pirate furry? Should I be afraid to ask?
There's a lot of bad stuff on the internet about them, but to write the entire Furry community off because of a few bad apples would be like calling all rennies bad because a few were weirdos (the bad kind of weirdos, some people are cool weirdos!). Basically it's people who like anthropomorphic beings (animals with human traits such as facial features or intelligence) Kind of like the Disney animated Robin Hood, where he's a fox? Well my friend made a fur suit and she is a pirate wolf!
This is a fur suit, only in a steampunk style - http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208332_200574046642193_173260812706850_591411_1885101_n.jpg
But I digress! I'm very excited to go back to Canterbury, and I'm even bringing 2 friends who have never been to a faire before. They'll be so cute realizing what an awesome place it is.
The 24th is panning out to be a big day for the RF'ers. Let's all meet somewhere for a group photo! If we meet at 1230 at Shadowgate Downs, we can get our photo on the bleachers.
let me know if you do something the following weekend, the 24th I will be at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.
Quote from: Butch on September 16, 2011, 10:13:38 AM
The 24th is panning out to be a big day for the RF'ers. Let's all meet somewhere for a group photo! If we meet at 1230 at Shadowgate Downs, we can get our photo on the bleachers.
Sounds good. The Baron and Baroness from Colorado will be with us too.
It was nice meeting you in passing today, Aniroaldawen. I was the guy with the fuzzy blue hat.
I have not yet seen Gem this year!
It looks like I will be unable to attend tomorrow (I really wanted to go to the brunch!), but will be there all day next Saturday. Please, let's all meet for a group photo!
Huzzah for the group photo! I'll be there! I hope we can do another on kcdcchef's day!
Thanks for the picture of the furry Delireus - I took my picture with one in St. Louis once & didn't even know it was a "furry." :D
Quote from: Tamtaro on September 18, 2011, 04:36:52 PM
Huzzah for the group photo! I'll be there! I hope we can do another on kcdcchef's day!
Thanks for the picture of the furry Delireus - I took my picture with one in St. Louis once & didn't even know it was a "furry." :D
i hope so! we wanted to in 2010, and didnt. lets hope!
Quote from: Butch on September 16, 2011, 10:13:38 AM
The 24th is panning out to be a big day for the RF'ers. Let's all meet somewhere for a group photo! If we meet at 1230 at Shadowgate Downs, we can get our photo on the bleachers.
Sounds good to me! Does someone have a RF pin I can recognize? I don't have one and don't want to walk right by you all :D
I wear a blue fuzzy hat with the R/F pin right on it. You'll probably notice the hat first!
Quote from: Delireus on September 19, 2011, 09:14:28 PM
Quote from: Butch on September 16, 2011, 10:13:38 AM
The 24th is panning out to be a big day for the RF'ers. Let's all meet somewhere for a group photo! If we meet at 1230 at Shadowgate Downs, we can get our photo on the bleachers.
Sounds good to me! Does someone have a RF pin I can recognize? I don't have one and don't want to walk right by you all :D
I always wear mine on my belt loop.
Quote from: kcdcchef on September 15, 2011, 08:08:13 PM
Quote from: EmbyrretheFae on September 15, 2011, 08:02:36 PM
has there been any photo postings of opening weekend yet?
best KCRF photos to be found are on the performers webpage, the faire photographers all post there.
is there a link?
http://information.kcrenfest.com/Performers.htm
seems this season they have been a little slow on the uptake of photos compared to previous seasons. But there will be thousands there before seasons end. And they already have thousands from all the promos in 2011.
A few weeks back, the King's Falcon Show had a bird fly away!! Does anyone know if they got it back? I've been meaning to ask. It was a vulture & I saw him/her up in the tree and the girls were trying to tempt him/her down with a dead rat. A cute fluffy dead rat. Poor! (then again, I do eat animals at festival...poor turkey leg! maybe not so cute or fluffy though :P)
Last day tomorrow! Saw Tamtaro today, always a pleasure! AmyJ and Bob visited today from St Louis, what a flurry of fun accompanies this couple! I really look forward to being there for the last day between the bookends of opening and closing cannon. Come join me as we close the season in Canterbury together!
Quote from: Butch on October 15, 2011, 09:18:47 PM
Last day tomorrow! Saw Tamtaro today, always a pleasure! AmyJ and Bob visited today from St Louis, what a flurry of fun accompanies this couple! I really look forward to being there for the last day between the bookends of opening and closing cannon. Come join me as we close the season in Canterbury together!
It was fun seeing you & the family again too, Butch! I wish I could have come back on Sunday, but I also think it would have been somewhat sad :'( But now we can start the countdown for next year - HA! ;D I hope the morning mimosas were delicious!!