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Title: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Lady Kett on March 06, 2012, 08:53:30 PM
So, who's going? Haven't made our RSVP yet and aren't sure what we're doing. Work has been horribly hectic for both Sidekick and me, and this is supposed to be our slow season!

RSVPs due by 3/26 so I thought I'd see who was going to make it!

Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 07, 2012, 04:57:41 AM
Don Juan RSVP'd for both of us; but he'll probably be going solo.
I am supposed to work that weekend.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 07, 2012, 09:18:08 AM
We are going to skip it this year because we'll be driving down the following two weekends.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Alerrick Afon Adou on March 07, 2012, 10:23:17 AM
Me and Lady Marion shall be there..................Huzzah
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: lys1022 on March 07, 2012, 11:08:54 AM
I am hoping to be there, providing I have permission to do my annual photo shoot at Costume Parade.  Otherwise, I will see folks on Opening Weekend.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin on March 08, 2012, 07:48:40 AM
Most likely not.... I'm an elected official and it's campaign season.... bleh
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Hercules on March 08, 2012, 08:41:41 AM
Got a FoF pass and it maybe too early in the morning for me to find the specifics on this event. I know it's April 1st but what time of day and where? Menu? Anyone been before and can lend some insight before I make the hour drive?   
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 08, 2012, 09:26:17 AM
They change the menu each year...don't know if they've posted this year's selection. If you call the office for RSVP, they might tell you.

The event itself runs from 1pm to 6pm, and dinner is at 4pm.  They will have a pub open for your ale needs. Although we aren't coming down this year (for us, it's a 5-hour drive each way), we have come the past 3 years.  It's a bit of a different experience with the village being nearly empty. We enjoy it, but I am over 1000 years old, living life in the slow lane...

You should go at least once. You get to meet new people!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 08, 2012, 03:51:31 PM
And typically in years past....not unusually.... we had a few drinks in the parking lot waiting for the practice run on the gate show.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: eloquentXI on March 08, 2012, 04:04:40 PM
:( Have fun ya'll, first time I've missed this since I started going to faire.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: BagPipeBabe on March 08, 2012, 08:49:50 PM
I already call. I will be there.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 09, 2012, 10:06:23 PM
You will find me at (or on) the Ivanhoe Stage during the preview event, as we have our on-site dress rehearsal that day.

My wife (cowgrrl) & kids might come out that day.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 10, 2012, 07:41:24 AM
Quote from: BagPipeBabe on March 08, 2012, 08:49:50 PM
I already call. I will be there.

Maybe you could find the Don and herd him around for the day. LOL.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 10, 2012, 07:03:24 PM
Master Dorian and I will be there.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: BagPipeBabe on March 13, 2012, 05:19:21 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 10, 2012, 07:41:24 AM
Quote from: BagPipeBabe on March 08, 2012, 08:49:50 PM
I already call. I will be there.

Maybe you could find the Don and herd him around for the day. LOL.

I am sorry i dont know who Don is. And dose that mean you will not be there??
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 14, 2012, 11:02:03 AM
Quote from: BagPipeBabe on March 13, 2012, 05:19:21 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 10, 2012, 07:41:24 AM
Quote from: BagPipeBabe on March 08, 2012, 08:49:50 PM
I already call. I will be there.

Maybe you could find the Don and herd him around for the day. LOL.

I am sorry i dont know who Don is. And dose that mean you will not be there??
;D
Don Juan de Cordoba is my husband. And unfortunately for preview weekend, I will have to work.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: BagPipeBabe on March 19, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
Sorry to hear that you will not be there. I am afraid I am the one who needs to be "herd around".  :-\
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 19, 2012, 11:57:15 AM
Good news, well depending on your point of view, our software change over is going poorly.
That means our go-live date has been pushed out so that I won't have to work April 1. So I can go to preview!
Yay. Look for my little blue smart car in the parking lot. We'll be having lunch and some drinks 11:30 ish- noonish.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: BagPipeBabe on March 19, 2012, 01:45:02 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 19, 2012, 11:57:15 AM
Good news, well depending on your point of view, our software change over is going poorly.
That means our go-live date has been pushed out so that I won't have to work April 1. So I can go to preview!
Yay. Look for my little blue smart car in the parking lot. We'll be having lunch and some drinks 11:30 ish- noonish.
I would love too. See you there.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Lady Kett on March 19, 2012, 06:57:08 PM
I RSVP'd today - we will be there too!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: angusmacinnes on March 19, 2012, 10:17:06 PM
Look forward to seeing you all in the parking lot. Oh and in fair too.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 20, 2012, 04:44:00 AM
Dang! Wish we didn't have to skip it this year!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Drac on March 21, 2012, 12:32:50 PM
Just checking here is this the preview weekend or another event?

Amy and I will be there next Sunday.

Jim
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 21, 2012, 12:51:32 PM
This is the Preview FoF event on April 1...  I'm sure that some hell will break loose that day, beginning in the parking area beforehand. The party really starts the following weekend when The Wizard arrives, and that's when all hell will break loose. Unfortunately, you'll find that "all hell" for a centuries-old wizard versus "all hell" for all you young folk are vastly different. When I kick up my heels, it's usually due to a nervous twitch.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: cowgrrl on March 25, 2012, 10:44:34 AM
Ive decided to come with the Ren-teens. Opening day we are going to have a lot of family with us & I want time to explore the area that has been rebuilt & chat with some of y'all since I probably won't get to on Opening Day.
Guess I need to RSVP.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 25, 2012, 05:32:24 PM
Hey does anyone know someone  who would want to buy a Hair fall? I need to get up then money to get my FOF Pass. I was going to have a workers pass but I just found out that now my boss can't get me one. I had the money but  I was told I did not need to buy a pass so we spent it on stuff we really needed for the baby . Plz Any help would be great. I make pony tails and pig tails. Or if anyone knows someone I could walk Parade for a pass?
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 25, 2012, 10:26:06 PM
Everyone be sure and stop by the Ivanhoe stage next Sunday to say "Hi" and watch the belly dance show!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: lys1022 on March 26, 2012, 09:01:21 AM
Got confirmation yesterday that I have permission to photograph Costume Parade that day, so I will be there.  Don't look for the photos til after Opening Day, though as the Cast Director prefers that photos not be posted til people can debut their outfits to the world in general (and I TOTALLY agree, btw!).  But that's okay, as I doubt I'll get them all processed before then anyway.  I just discovered recently that I still have photos from Memorial Day last year that I haven't finished! D'oh!

So, short version (TOO LATE! *snerk*) is that I will see folks there.  Just look for the short, fat woman with a camera around her neck and her ballcap turned around so that she can see through the viewfinder. ;)
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 27, 2012, 03:31:31 PM
Looks Like I will Have a FOF Pass this year anyways so keep a look out for Master Dorian and Yes The Lady KAT!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 29, 2012, 11:23:15 AM
Somebody snuck me a partial photo. I can't wait to see the new construction. squeeeee!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 30, 2012, 10:49:39 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 29, 2012, 11:23:15 AM
Somebody snuck me a partial photo. I can't wait to see the new construction. squeeeee!
Got to see it last Sunday and it was coming along rather nicely!  Can't wait to see it fully completed (which may actually be opening day.)

Also, this is a reminder to everyone that the Wings of Isis & Star Dancers (and Drummers!) will be rehearsing on the Ivanhoe stage Sunday afternoon, probably until 5 or 5:30.  It's a 30-minute show, and we'll be running it back-to-back, trading people in and out each time.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Lady Kett on March 31, 2012, 09:15:20 AM
Quote from: Al-Nimer on March 30, 2012, 10:49:39 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 29, 2012, 11:23:15 AM
Somebody snuck me a partial photo. I can't wait to see the new construction. squeeeee!
Got to see it last Sunday and it was coming along rather nicely!  Can't wait to see it fully completed (which may actually be opening day.)

Also, this is a reminder to everyone that the Wings of Isis & Star Dancers (and Drummers!) will be rehearsing on the Ivanhoe stage Sunday afternoon, probably until 5 or 5:30.  It's a 30-minute show, and we'll be running it back-to-back, trading people in and out each time.

We'll be sure to pop over!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 31, 2012, 10:33:22 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on March 31, 2012, 09:15:20 AM...
We'll be sure to pop over!

Oh, a Pop Tart, eh?  :P
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Lady Kett on March 31, 2012, 11:00:22 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 31, 2012, 10:33:22 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on March 31, 2012, 09:15:20 AM...
We'll be sure to pop over!

Oh, a Pop Tart, eh?  :P

I see you are in full Faire Form this morning!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Captain Teague on March 31, 2012, 11:03:04 AM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on March 31, 2012, 10:33:22 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on March 31, 2012, 09:15:20 AM...
We'll be sure to pop over!

Oh, a Pop Tart, eh?  :P

Merlin....
DO conjure me up a new keyboard, there's a good man...
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on March 31, 2012, 11:24:42 AM
Lady Kett, I am so bloody well on pins and needles in anticipation of this year at Scarborough, you cannot imagine. When I get excited, there is absolutely no telling what smart-arsed remark will come forth from this age-challenged wizard.

Teague, you must learn to control yourself, but if you need a keyboard, I still have my old Yamaha DX-7, I don't use it anymore, and it's in excellent shape.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Lady Kett on April 01, 2012, 08:41:55 AM
SQUEE. That is all. See y'all soon!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 01, 2012, 09:31:19 AM
Hoist one for me this afternoon, Lady Kett, since we cannot be there with you today.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin on April 01, 2012, 11:53:50 AM
Running late...leaving now...someone save me a beer. Oh never mind...I'll have my food-eater drive and I'll drink on the way.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: eloquentXI on April 01, 2012, 01:07:56 PM
Hoist one for me too!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 01, 2012, 01:17:01 PM
I would imagine that they're hoisting to beat hell about now... I know that rotten kid of mine surely is... :P
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: eloquentXI on April 01, 2012, 01:49:38 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 01, 2012, 01:17:01 PM
I would imagine that they're hoisting to beat hell about now... I know that rotten kid of mine surely is... :P

You never know with him. Incredibly unpredictable AND magical makes for a troublesome combination....
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 01, 2012, 06:43:47 PM
It was warm. But It was fun.
Did I say it was warm?

We really need to nudge that cool front we're supposed to get in the next day or so.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin on April 01, 2012, 07:04:06 PM
Pictures are up on my facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=788223602


One of the funnest previews ever.... just sayin.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin on April 01, 2012, 07:15:06 PM
For those without a facebook account...first climb out from under the rock... then go to photobucket here:
http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/srstunts/FOF%202012/
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 01, 2012, 07:30:20 PM
Wow! Almost didn't recognize the Doña without her clothes on!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin on April 01, 2012, 07:59:34 PM
same here dad...i almost stepped on her before I realized who she was
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Lady Kett on April 01, 2012, 09:29:42 PM
Quote from: Merlin on April 01, 2012, 07:15:06 PM
For those without a facebook account...first climb out from under the rock... then go to photobucket here:
http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/srstunts/FOF%202012/

Ahem. I happen to LIKE the rock I live under. Now move along Mr. Glitter! ;)
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 02, 2012, 04:01:34 AM
Yeah, me too. Don't be dissin' your dad, boy!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 02, 2012, 05:10:07 AM
Quote from: Merlin on April 01, 2012, 07:15:06 PM
For those without a facebook account...first climb out from under the rock... then go to photobucket here:
http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/srstunts/FOF%202012/

And my little car certainly gathered his share of attention. LOL.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin on April 02, 2012, 08:27:57 AM
Dona ... Love that thing ! I bet you have it packed tightly for next week.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 02, 2012, 09:13:53 AM
LOL...no, we'll be coming in the old saturn that has a trunk and a back seat and still be packed.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Lady Kett on April 02, 2012, 09:03:59 PM
Did anyone else see the blue fairy yesterday? She kept moving fast enough that I couldn't cath her to ask but she looked an awful lot like jewel / sapphire glade from our boards. And from MNRF. (i think - time, distance and tonight's wine selection have left me a bit fogged as to which faire).
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: angusmacinnes on April 02, 2012, 09:10:35 PM
never saw her
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Clarendon on April 02, 2012, 09:21:33 PM
Had a good time at the FOF preview. A few photos are here: https://plus.google.com/s/Scarborough%20fof%20preview#photos/102987349580545561697/albums/5726987646224029985

(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Scott6057/Scarborough%20FOF%20Preview/DSC_0135.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Scott6057/Scarborough%20FOF%20Preview/DSC_0136.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Scott6057/Scarborough%20FOF%20Preview/DSC_0138.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Scott6057/Scarborough%20FOF%20Preview/DSC_0057.jpg)
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: paul42 on April 02, 2012, 09:57:13 PM
http://www.pbase.com/paul42/previewa
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: dbaldock on April 02, 2012, 10:54:27 PM
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 02, 2012, 09:03:59 PM
Did anyone else see the blue fairy yesterday? She kept moving fast enough that I couldn't cath her to ask but she looked an awful lot like jewel / sapphire glade from our boards. And from MNRF. (i think - time, distance and tonight's wine selection have left me a bit fogged as to which faire).

Nope, Jewel / Sapphire Glade is at home in MN.  She travels doing some sort of Government Inspections, and was preparing last weekend for travel this week.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Al-Nimer on April 02, 2012, 11:19:17 PM
Got a few on my FB page here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150704100617767.419111.837242766&type=3&l=f4ecfee166

Will post to Flickr once I get caught up  :-\
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 03, 2012, 05:25:31 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 02, 2012, 09:03:59 PM
Did anyone else see the blue fairy yesterday? She kept moving fast enough that I couldn't cath her to ask but she looked an awful lot like jewel / sapphire glade from our boards. And from MNRF. (i think - time, distance and tonight's wine selection have left me a bit fogged as to which faire).
Paul caught a couple of shots of a blue fairy...
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: ophelia murdoch on April 03, 2012, 03:30:50 PM
merlin, mind of i use one of your shots of me on my facebook? will totally plug you too.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: lys1022 on April 03, 2012, 05:34:27 PM
I don't suppose that any of you who stuck around til the SAPA folks changed and came down to eat noticed the shirts for this year?  Plenty of symbols on it...The Phoenix (rising from the ashes of the fire) which is holding a pickle in one of its claws.  Also the cast badges are "pickle green" this year AND there were two versions of the FoF pins available.  One has a green border in memory of Will and the other has a blue border in memory of Tyna.

Just thought I would mention it, so that folks know that we remember our own.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 03, 2012, 05:37:50 PM
Before I even read "Will" and "Tyna," I knew where it was going. That's really awesome.
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: EmbyrretheFae on April 04, 2012, 11:43:14 AM
Quote from: lys1022 on April 03, 2012, 05:34:27 PM
I don't suppose that any of you who stuck around til the SAPA folks changed and came down to eat noticed the shirts for this year?  Plenty of symbols on it...The Phoenix (rising from the ashes of the fire) which is holding a pickle in one of its claws.  Also the cast badges are "pickle green" this year AND there were two versions of the FoF pins available.  One has a green border in memory of Will and the other has a blue border in memory of Tyna.

Just thought I would mention it, so that folks know that we remember our own.

Yep!  I LOVE the T-shirts and cast badge this year!
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: eloquentXI on April 04, 2012, 01:16:44 PM
That makes me even more sad that I couldn't afford to get FoF badge, if only for the pin so I can have it for Tyna...  :'(
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: captmarga on April 04, 2012, 02:56:24 PM
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 02, 2012, 09:03:59 PM
Did anyone else see the blue fairy yesterday? She kept moving fast enough that I couldn't cath her to ask but she looked an awful lot like jewel / sapphire glade from our boards. And from MNRF. (i think - time, distance and tonight's wine selection have left me a bit fogged as to which faire).

If it is the young lady I think, she's the younger sister of one of our Playtrons.  She'll be out again off and on during the season.

Marga
Title: Re: FOF Picnic 2012
Post by: Merlin the Elder on April 04, 2012, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: eloquentXI on April 04, 2012, 01:16:44 PM
That makes me even more sad that I couldn't afford to get FoF badge, if only for the pin so I can have it for Tyna...  :'(
They typically sell the previous years' FoF pins in the gift shoppes, you'll just have to wait a year...