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Title: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on July 13, 2008, 07:47:19 AM
After much thought, contemplation and soul searching a person has been chosen...and it has not been an easy path this year.

This years inductee into the Order of Coconuts shall remain secret even to the recipient.

As always the first step is finding the perfect coconut that reflects the person it's being given to.

So take a look into the mirror kind gentles.  Is it you?

(http://patsporch.com/temp/coco02.jpg)
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Ren Jen on July 14, 2008, 07:38:06 AM
When did the gofer from cadishack join the group?
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Modred on July 15, 2008, 12:48:33 AM
hmm, too tan for me I'm thinking...
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: DeadBishop on July 15, 2008, 01:01:29 AM
Looks like it could use a good shave...
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Noble Dreg on July 15, 2008, 08:46:00 AM
The left eye looks a tad like a certain orifice that I have been called from time to time but I don't think it's me, I'm a much bigger orifice!
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: peggyelizabeth on July 15, 2008, 10:34:21 PM
Baron,
Upon what criteria is the Order of the Coconut recipient chosen? Or is this, too, shrouded in mystery?
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: renren on July 15, 2008, 11:01:13 PM
Quote from: Ren Jen on July 14, 2008, 07:38:06 AM
When did the gofer from cadishack join the group?
*snortgiggle*

nope, too tan for me, too!
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on July 16, 2008, 06:19:12 PM
And thus Peggy said...
QuoteUpon what criteria is the Order of the Coconut recipient chosen?

Good question Peggy.

As with any important decision that may affect the lives of many a search committee is formed.

This happened last March...
(http://patsporch.com/temp/order01.jpg)

Left to right... Ed, Pip, Squeaky, cabbage and Will.

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Lord Figaro on July 17, 2008, 08:28:31 AM
I don't know who it might be. But I'm suddenly craving corned beef and cabbage.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: peggyelizabeth on July 17, 2008, 09:38:06 AM
ahhh, yes the committee meeting, wherein a lot is talked about, but not much gets done. I know them well.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Rage on July 17, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Nice Baron,

I see the bottle of Cutty shark there.... there be the soul of a pirate in you matty.... little more Rum and you'll be say'n Arrrr.....

A public service announcement:
When rum is added to a persons scotch system it may result in loud obnoxious behavior followed by questionable picture and lack of memory the next morning. That is all you may return to your mundane duties.

This service announcement brought to you by the anti-scotch league of rum drinking pirates. If it ain't Arrrrr then its getting pillaged.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Toarmod on July 17, 2008, 03:18:23 PM
Quote from: Rage on July 17, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Nice Baron,

I see the bottle of Cutty shark there.... there be the soul of a pirate in you matty.... little more Rum and you'll be say'n Arrrr.....

A public service announcement:
When rum is added to a persons scotch system it may result in loud obnoxious behavior followed by questionable picture and lack of memory the next morning. That is all you may return to your mundane duties.

This service announcement brought to you by the anti-scotch league of rum drinking pirates. If it ain't Arrrrr then its getting pillaged.


You keep your rum outta my scotch... It can be place in a glass beside it. That's two great tastes that DON'T taste great together, seperately thats a different story. AAAAARrrrr.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Rage on July 17, 2008, 03:22:26 PM
No problem... wouldn't want to waste perfectly good Rum by mixing it with Scotch.... :P
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on July 17, 2008, 05:40:49 PM
Ahhhh that was the reason!

Scotch having a ph- kinda thing and rum having a...wait a second...

History of the Order of the Coconut.

The first recipient Sleepy.

Chosen for his humor and manly man behavior.  It was a landslide outcome.  1 - 0.

(http://patsporch.com/temp/coco01.jpg)

After careful consideration by the committee...
(http://patsporch.com/temp/will006.jpg)
(you're going to put your hand where!!!!)

Sleepy was just a natural...still is.






Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: renren on July 17, 2008, 05:46:14 PM
Who was it last year?
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on July 17, 2008, 06:38:40 PM
Majikboxman ren.

(http://patsporch.com/temp/mb01.jpg)

Lonn is someone I've always admired. 

He is someone that has promoted the idea of the faire, more than you will ever know.

(http://patsporch.com/temp/mb02.jpg)

A tireless effort by a really good person.

(http://patsporch.com/temp/mb03.jpg)

Just a simple "Thank you Majkibox!"  Hey that light bulb is out!  Could you get that Lonn?


Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on July 17, 2008, 06:45:18 PM
Mead Booth at 10:15ish.  August 16th.  Opening Sat.

It's a person you know.  A person so full of life and energy.

You will be amazed!

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: SleepyArcher on July 17, 2008, 10:29:32 PM
Do they make them big enuff to fit MG????

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o OMG did I just say that????  :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Tarac on July 17, 2008, 10:52:16 PM
 Are you Saying G or MG depends on the Attire.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: renren on July 17, 2008, 11:24:23 PM
How could I forget? ???
Oh, yeah..I have a terrible memory!
what was I talking about??
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on August 08, 2008, 06:30:04 PM
Done deal.

Who?

Only those who truly deserve.  And yes, this one is special, as were the others.

Mead Booth...10:15ish...be there.

(http://patsporch.com/temp/coco04.jpg)

I'm thinking you'll be amazed.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Marietta Graziella on August 08, 2008, 11:19:18 PM
Oh good grief!  How did I get drug into this affair?!?

::) ;D ::)

Yes, I was G at the Dress Press.  Plan to be MG for opening, though. :P ;)
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Rage on August 11, 2008, 10:02:45 AM
Saw the coconuts yesterday but Baron wouldn't tell us who's getting them... Guess I should have brought over some rum!

*Thinks of the new pirate and starts singing "what a lovely bunch of coconuts" out loud at work* *Evil Grin*
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on August 12, 2008, 05:42:24 PM
Last chance for voting folks!

Renmail only please.

And always remember that this blemish award may effect someone for life.

And yes, your vote does count!

You being chosen to be of the Honourable Company of the Most Noble Order of the Garter Coconut, shall promise and swear, that wittlingly or willingly you shall not break any Statutes of the said Order, or any article in them contained (except in such from which you have received a dispensation from the Sovereign), The same being agreeable and not repugnant to the Laws of Almighty God, and the Laws of this realm, as farforth as to you belongeth and appertaineth, so God help you and his Holy Word.

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: DeadBishop on August 12, 2008, 08:16:58 PM
Wait....we can vote for someone?  When did this happen?  And is the vote for or against them?   ;D
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: renren on August 12, 2008, 10:36:01 PM
who's been nominated?
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on August 13, 2008, 04:57:22 AM
Sorry Ren secret process...

And yes DB you can always vote for someone, but in private mail please.

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Marietta Graziella on August 13, 2008, 07:55:33 AM
I vote not me since that coconut husk can really chafe your nip skin. :o

Uh, I mean I've heard...  I had this friend once who...  And she took off her shirt...  It was a coconut bra thing... Bad reaction.  You could never tell when she was cold though, so there's that advantage.   'nuff said.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Lord Figaro on August 13, 2008, 04:54:05 PM
Awww I think you would be great as the first female entrant to the Coconut crew.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: SleepyArcher on August 14, 2008, 04:52:14 AM
Hey MG she wasnt "Coco milk intolerant" was she????

Ok that was bad....off to work.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Lord Figaro on August 14, 2008, 02:38:55 PM
Your headin the right way for a smack bottom with that yah know laddie.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Rage on August 14, 2008, 02:42:15 PM
Quote from: Lord Figaro on August 14, 2008, 02:38:55 PM
Your headin the right way for a smack bottom with that yah know laddie.

You say that as if its a bad thing...  ;D
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on August 15, 2008, 08:09:58 PM
This is very, very close....

Waiting for a sign....the inner goat to help me here.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Lord Figaro on August 16, 2008, 02:33:00 AM
What ever yah do, don't turn ba-a-a-a-a-a-ck.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: SleepyArcher on August 16, 2008, 02:37:05 AM
ok found my nuts so I will be bringing hopefull majokbox brings his...
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: DeadBishop on August 16, 2008, 05:47:17 AM
Quote from: Sleepy on August 16, 2008, 02:37:05 AM
ok found my nuts so I will be bringing hopefull majokbox brings his...

Found them?  They weren't hiding in Jen's purse, were they?  LOLOLOLOL.....

.....I kid, I kid!
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on August 17, 2008, 07:48:38 PM
so ya...

Anybody get any pics?

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: festmum on August 17, 2008, 09:00:48 PM
Okay...so who was the recipient?  Tell me...tell me!

Baron...if you guys run out of nuts...I've got an island full here!  LOL

:o ;)
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 12:08:57 AM
Mum,
The winner was my daughter Lauren (girlchild)
In an effort to keep the spirit of ren alive for the next generation.  Or something to that effect.  Lauren was tickled pink to win.


MG was a close second and the recipient of the lovely be-yotch (sp?) goblet.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: escherblacksmith on August 18, 2008, 08:46:47 AM
I have pictures from a distance . . . I'll try to post them tonight.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Erynn on August 18, 2008, 09:40:49 AM
(http://www.rainbowjoule.com/Galleries/_Media/dscn1591wtmk_large.jpeg)

I tried to get a few of the speech before hand, but my camera decided it didn't want to focus yet.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 02:34:19 PM
There's my sweet girl.  I forgot my camera on the counter Saturday, so I didn't get any either.


Rage, she is bossy isn't she?  She wouldn't be if she didn't care.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Rage on August 18, 2008, 02:37:16 PM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 02:34:19 PM

Rage, she is bossy isn't she?  She wouldn't be if she didn't care.

;D I wouldn't have it any other way. 
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 04:38:50 PM
Me neither, but I already feel sorry for first boyfriend.  He will have to have balls of steel to keep up with her.   ;D
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Baron Doune on August 18, 2008, 04:58:47 PM
Me thinks I may have been the one out of focus Erynn.

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Erynn on August 18, 2008, 05:56:10 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2775535041_45d451d2a8.jpg)
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Rage on August 18, 2008, 07:12:20 PM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 04:38:50 PM
Me neither, but I already feel sorry for first boyfriend.  He will have to have balls of steel to keep up with her.   ;D


She will have to bring him to fest so that he can meet all the guy that will kick his butt if he gets out of line.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 08:21:02 PM
Quote from: Rage on August 18, 2008, 07:12:20 PM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 04:38:50 PM
Me neither, but I already feel sorry for first boyfriend.  He will have to have balls of steel to keep up with her.   ;D


She will have to bring him to fest so that he can meet all the guy that will kick his butt if he gets out of line.

Josh already asked when he can buy a gun to clean when the said boyfriend arrives to pick her up.
This out of his mouth-he usually detests his little sister.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: escherblacksmith on August 18, 2008, 08:28:29 PM
okay these are the shots I had, from a distance. 

The Speech
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/escherblacksmith/SKoJr4i2lFI/AAAAAAAABhs/dI8d0tq-uv4/s400/IMG_3272.JPG)

More Speech
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/escherblacksmith/SKoJ6hSaRFI/AAAAAAAABh0/uMlR_tR84V0/s400/IMG_3273.JPG)

The Honoring
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/escherblacksmith/SKoKDTpTbnI/AAAAAAAABh8/fzVpMgB0zF0/s400/IMG_3274.JPG)

The Toast
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/escherblacksmith/SKoKgszisNI/AAAAAAAABiE/Nt5kxvU2Bnw/s400/IMG_3275.JPG)


Bigger shots and More pics of the gang moving about on 8/16 (http://picasaweb.google.com/escherblacksmith/MNRF2008816)
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: CelticOne on August 18, 2008, 08:34:27 PM
I took about 5 from the ceremony, this being my best one in my humble opinon.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/MNRF08/100_1641.jpg)

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: renren on August 18, 2008, 11:50:37 PM
Nice pics, Escher!
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Lord Figaro on August 19, 2008, 06:46:02 AM
Quote from: Rage on August 18, 2008, 07:12:20 PM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 04:38:50 PM
She will have to bring him to fest so that he can meet all the guy that will kick his butt if he gets out of line.

Me neither, but I already feel sorry for first boyfriend.  He will have to have balls of steel to keep up with her.   ;D

She definitely has a few extra god fathers to watch out for her, doesn't she? God help any guy that screws around with her.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Rage on August 19, 2008, 08:14:55 AM
Some God fathers and some pirates...  ;)
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on August 20, 2008, 06:25:25 PM
You guys make me laugh.

Yes, she has plenty of extra "Uncles", "Godfathers" and "Pirate Uncles" to scare off any yucky boyzes.

Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: festmum on August 21, 2008, 01:24:50 AM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on August 18, 2008, 12:08:57 AM
Mum,
The winner was my daughter Lauren (girlchild)
In an effort to keep the spirit of ren alive for the next generation.  Or something to that effect.  Lauren was tickled pink to win.


MG was a close second and the recipient of the lovely be-yotch (sp?) goblet.


That's awesome, Kate!  Yes, I agree the spirit of REN needs to be passed to our younger generation!!!!  I'm happy to know that both of my daughters are thrilled with Renfaire and such!
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Lord Figaro on August 21, 2008, 06:38:23 AM
Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate on August 20, 2008, 06:25:25 PM
You guys make me laugh.

Yes, she has plenty of extra "Uncles", "Godfathers" and "Pirate Uncles" to scare off any yucky boyzes.

Not to mention that most of us are armed rather heavily too.
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Marietta Graziella on August 21, 2008, 10:17:15 PM
I didn't get a coconut but I didn't get a bitchin' goblet!  lol!

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/denamike/MNRF%202008/235.jpg)

I don't know, maybe he's trying to tell me something...
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: renren on August 21, 2008, 11:48:48 PM
Quote from: Erynn on August 18, 2008, 05:56:10 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2775535041_45d451d2a8.jpg)

Wow,,where'd you get a camera with Baron-vision? :o ;)
Title: Re: The Order of the Coconut!
Post by: Will Gamwell on August 25, 2008, 02:22:31 PM
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on August 21, 2008, 10:17:15 PM
I didn't get a coconut but I didn't get a bitchin' goblet!  lol!

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/denamike/MNRF%202008/235.jpg)

I don't know, maybe he's trying to tell me something...

Hey look!  There's me in the pic too!  ...or part of me anyway.