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Title: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: TheFerret on September 30, 2008, 11:28:43 AM
Before the season started, someone made a post about what you wanted to get this season. So let's here what everyone's swag is!

I have a new Felix gown and another Felix bodice (that man is evil, but damn do I look good in shiny clothes!)

New bodice from Ethereal Threads.

Made a new bodice myself, my first back lacing only bodice.

Skirt chasers from New Pterodactyl

New hair thingy that actually keeps all of my hair up while I'm at my "real" job (it's hard calling a theatre job a real job).

Lots of new necklaces made by one of the cast members.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Nikita on September 30, 2008, 11:31:45 AM
that's my Cousin Jamie!!!!!!

I got um...nuffin' this year but lovin'
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: MissBubu on September 30, 2008, 12:20:59 PM
I got a bodhran (hand drum actually) and two tippers! One is custom made by BJ and the other one he modified for me.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Charlotte Rowan on September 30, 2008, 12:26:37 PM
Quote from: MissBubu on September 30, 2008, 12:20:59 PM
I got a bodhran (hand drum actually) and two tippers! One is custom made by BJ and the other one he modified for me.

Nice!! I want to get a bodhran one of these days...

I got a new leather pouch to hold my camera, my tricorn (yay!) and Christmas presents for nearly everyone on my list. :)
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: winterland on September 30, 2008, 12:34:27 PM
Great topic. I was going to post the same question myself. Always nice to see what goodies everyone got this year. Will post my goods later.

Pictures would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Nikita on September 30, 2008, 12:37:00 PM
Oh I did get a new necklace via my cousin!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: TheFerret on September 30, 2008, 12:42:47 PM
I wish I had a camera to show off all of the necklaces! They are wonderful. A few of them almost seem like they were made for me.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Lady_Lily on September 30, 2008, 12:57:24 PM
I got some more soap...lots and lots more soap...and I got a little bell with a shamrock on it, to replace the one i lost at Twig this year. It's funny, because it was the very last one they had left with a shamrock...

The best thing I got this year though was a necklace to go with my garb that I got for my birthday.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Marietta Graziella on September 30, 2008, 01:10:36 PM
I got a man in a kilt!  Yummy!

I got a new noble skirt/bodice/sleeves.  Can't wait to sort out the underpinnings to complete the outfit.

VV got a flask/holder from Nikita's place.  It arrived in the mail yesterday.  ::)  Too late for fest but safely tucked away for next year.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Ferret on September 30, 2008, 01:19:08 PM
I'm a pretty happy camper. First weekend I got my Dragon Egg, which occasionally twitches but hasn't hatched yet ( Thank you DB ! ) and the last day I scrounged enough so I could make it to my Feast Of Fantasy. Haven't missed going at least once a year since it started.
Ferret
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Tarac on September 30, 2008, 02:10:21 PM
  Got my Leather Kilt and a new tasting cup for Scotch, ;D
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: renren on September 30, 2008, 02:20:55 PM
I got stripey pirate pants from Sofi's, a wooden mug,a waist sash...
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Muffin on September 30, 2008, 02:27:36 PM
I got some new jinglies (YAY!!), a couple of pewter pins, and a new bodice cooler (with two different tops)...

I really meant to do more shopping this year for myself... *pout* Oh well I can shop in TX I suppose!!!  ;)

Oh and my bodice cooler lady gave me a necklace with a bat on it for Festival Friday since we were the "pub of the undead"..  ;D hee hee!!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on September 30, 2008, 02:37:35 PM
I got the flask I was so desperately needing (a 10 ouncer!), a pocket sundial, and a wolf's head pin for my new hat.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Sitara on September 30, 2008, 03:04:48 PM
I bought a new pair of sandals from Willing Soles, new Mug O'the Woods, barked topped cork to go with it from Anam Cara and a new R/F pin to replace the one I lost opening weekend.

George also bought me my engagement ring...the most important thing I received this year.

I think this is the most I have ever purchased in a fest season.  I am usually super cheap and don't spend money there, just purchase cloth and make stuff.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Storm on September 30, 2008, 03:19:00 PM
I got a pair of boots from Son of Sandlar and a pouch from Renaissance Leather.

Gin got a Felix Needleworthy bodice and a bodice cooler.

We also got another set of wind chimes for our deck, and a couple pieces of artwork for our Renaissance room.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Rani Zemirah on September 30, 2008, 03:30:05 PM
Usually what I get at Faire is ideas... for garb, jewelry, accessories, etc. I'm on a pretty tight budget, so I make most of my goodies, but I love to see what other folks buy or make, then come up with my own version, incorporate bits into my own creations or spin off into an entirely new direction. Faire really gets my creativity flowing!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Goody on September 30, 2008, 03:47:59 PM
All I bought was a jingle bracelet. I ate more than usual. I usually wait til my Mom comes to fest and we eat our way thru but I tried a bunch of things I don't normally eat there. Hardly looked in shops this year as I spent most of my time in Fest Friends!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Phelyp, Lord Maydestone on September 30, 2008, 04:51:36 PM
I got the boot dagger from Starfire I've been wanting.  Some artwork, soap, a huge mug/tankard, and a nice silver pendant from that place that makes them with the press thingy.  Felix next year.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: white trillium on September 30, 2008, 06:35:34 PM
I picked up a new belt, pouch, flask and earrings.  Kurt found a hat he liked, and we found a greenman piece for the fence out by the hot tub.  This was the first year we attended in garb and we were out there nearly every weekend.  I also saw quite a few things I would like to try and make over the winter. 

Oh and cds, we picked up a few cds.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Ethel on September 30, 2008, 06:57:48 PM
I have a new belt pouch, my shiny new Vilification Tennis mug, and a beautiful new necklace that Toni gave me.  And while I don't have it yet, Kevin Caufield is custom-making me an indoor fountain that he PROMISES to have by art crawl.  Huge splurge, but they are so pretty. :)
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: kayas on September 30, 2008, 07:02:27 PM
I *finally* got my Felix.
It only took me... you know, I've lost count of the years I was drooling at Felix's.
Two sarongs...  love love love them!
three actually, if you count the one PC bought me "for Xmas".

and a shiny new season pass for 2009.
  Can't wait for next year!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: SleepyArcher on September 30, 2008, 08:36:33 PM
Jenn got a FOP, new sandals, and a whole outfit from Felix.

the kids got necklaces and dragon eggs.

I got a pewter flask filler (thx Toar), two round glass flasks, a belt, two cheapo necklaces. And of course endless fun as a FOP
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: peggyelizabeth on September 30, 2008, 09:43:14 PM
Joe got a plaid brooch and I came home with a new gold filled silver ring to wear instead of my real wedding ring at fest.

I also got enough extra yummy treats to have to wear my "fat pants" to work today, but somehow, it was worth it.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on September 30, 2008, 10:07:18 PM
I bought a new felix bodice to replace the one that was too big.  (Yay!)  I also got new bloomers from felix too.  Man, he makes a killing off our group!


I also purchased my shiny dragonfly necklace, and my dragon's blood diffuser necklace. 
I also "picked up" a pair of skirt hikes from a certain sweet uncle.  I am "borrowing" them.  Ya, that's it.

The Dregs CD, D&D's CD and a pretty fairy ring.
Oh, and some pottery things for my Ren themed bathroom.

That is all I remember.  I spent way more than I planned.

Oh and MG, LOVE your new outfit.  It is gorgeous.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Random Girl on September 30, 2008, 10:10:47 PM
I got a musician...

No seriously that is all I got for myself besides food, alcohol, cigarettes and coffee...the four food groups...5 if you count the musician.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Killian on September 30, 2008, 10:43:50 PM
I got a dagger from Starfire, a black silk scarf, a glass Pegasus for a special someone, a not-leaking mug from Mug o' The Woods, and almost a dozen cigars from people who attended the Smoker but didn't want theirs :D

Not bad for one weekend!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Dannicus on October 01, 2008, 02:06:07 AM
I bought all the stuff the ended up making my first garb, including a new kilt pin and a gnarled up walking cane.
I met a few of the R/F crowd on Fest Friday. Took in my First ever, Final Day Vilification Tennis. Signed up for the smoker, got a call that my little one wasn't feeling well, had to leave. Missed final gate...again. Thanks for the pics DB....next year maybe, if I can make it back. Moving to Seattle at the end of the month.

Til we all meet again.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Escarlata on October 01, 2008, 07:48:29 AM
New grommets in my leather bodice (Thank You, Slugger!) It is actually wearable now.
Hugs from so many old friends just met, new friends just met, and old friends met again.
Marvelous backrubs outside the privies *chuckling* though I'm not sure, in some cases, who enjoyed it more.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Sitara on October 01, 2008, 08:03:47 AM
Oh yeah- forgot this part.  The kids got George and I a dragon egg with 2 stands for an anniversary present.  They even haggled for it...they are good at that.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Will Gamwell on October 01, 2008, 10:24:33 AM
Became part of a really cool close knit group.
Got a new sash/head scarf
got a new shirt
got a new leather jerkin
was gifted a new leather ring belt (it rocks!!)
got to be in one of the newspaper ads for Ale weekend!!  Thanks to Majikboxman!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Toarmod on October 01, 2008, 10:51:33 AM
I got a huge credit card bill...WHohoo!

2 new scarfs
Ocarina (still working on "Like a virgin")
belt
"Ol' Suzanna" pouch
Pewter dragon flask filler
Mug 'O the Woods mug (Thx Sitara)
new hat to wear with my kilt w/ a loverly pin
Cool magnetic shot glass
Meerschaum fest pipe (Thx Synn)


And sooo many new friends and great memories!!!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Storm on October 01, 2008, 04:24:11 PM
Quote from: Toarmod on October 01, 2008, 10:51:33 AM
I got a huge credit card bill...WHohoo!

2 new scarfs
Ocarina (still working on "Like a virgin")
belt
"Ol' Suzanna" pouch
Pewter dragon flask filler
Mug 'O the Woods mug (Thx Sitara)
new hat to wear with my kilt w/ a loverly pin
Cool magnetic shot glass
Meerschaum fest pipe (Thx Synn)


And sooo many new friends and great memories!!!


Aren't you forgetting something Toar?..

You're viagra lighter mayhaps?!...LoL
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Toarmod on October 01, 2008, 04:29:22 PM
Quote from: Storm on October 01, 2008, 04:24:11 PM
Aren't you forgetting something Toar?..

You're viagra lighter mayhaps?!...LoL

LOL, yea but that wasn't specifically for fest  :P
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Kiss-me-Kate on October 01, 2008, 06:11:11 PM
OK, I have to ask, what is a Viagra lighter? 

OR don't I want to know? :o
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: renren on October 01, 2008, 06:26:41 PM
 :o Just what do you light on fire, with a viagra lighter? ::)
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Toarmod on October 01, 2008, 07:31:13 PM
Quote from: renren on October 01, 2008, 06:26:41 PM
:o Just what do you light on fire, with a viagra lighter? ::)

Quote from: Kiss-me-Kate
OK, I have to ask, what is a Viagra lighter?

It's a lighter for my pipe. ;D
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Marietta Graziella on October 01, 2008, 09:55:20 PM
Oh yes, I've seen the viagra lighter.  Tor was lighting everyone's fire with it.   ;) :D  lol!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Vexed Viscount on October 02, 2008, 03:46:56 PM
A chance to catch up with old friends  ;)
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Synnovea on October 03, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
Waaaayyy too much after looking at my credit card bill  :P :o

Mug O' the Woods birch mug
Cobalt blue apothecary bottle from Excalibur
Leather-bound flask from Rena's Leather
Jinglies---Yay!  (hip scarf from Enchanted Hat)
Magnetic wood shot glass from Tooling-A-Round
Bodice cooler from Lady Artisan
Two silk scarves from Silks with Attitude
Comfy ghillies from Willin's shop
matching anniversary rings for Toar and I
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Lord Figaro on October 03, 2008, 12:02:32 PM
We took it easy with finances this year, but I picked up a few new things. Two of which you can see in my new forum picture taken by Sleepy A.K.A. Lord Fondlebottom. Both of which are on my hands. Plus I picked up a couple pins. One of a tall ship which I saw and fell in love with. Reminded me of back home and had to have it. Even though it was a little pricey. The other I just loved the saying on it.

Rape the fields
and pillage the women.........no wait.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: renren on October 03, 2008, 01:37:45 PM
Quote from: Lord Figaro on October 03, 2008, 12:02:32 PM
We took it easy with finances this year, but I picked up a few new things. Two of which you can see in my new forum picture taken by Sleepy A.K.A. Lord Fondlebottom. Both of which are on my hands. Plus I picked up a couple pins. One of a tall ship which I saw and fell in love with. Reminded me of back home and had to have it. Even though it was a little pricey. The other I just loved the saying on it.

Rape the fields
and pillage the women.........no wait.
Where'd you find the ship pin?
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: winterland on October 07, 2008, 02:49:08 AM
Here is a pic of a pouch and key/flask carrier I got at the Renaissance Leather shop. I was trying to find a heavy duty key holder for the longest time. They sell these to use with flasks but is perfect for a key ring. I would really love one of their flasks also but they are expensive. Beautiful though.

Would love to see pics of all the great goods you guys got.
It is easy to post them,  just upload to www.photobucket.com or some other free picture hosting sight.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v404/toddf/1007080216.jpg)
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: MissBubu on October 07, 2008, 08:40:51 AM
Forgot to mention the things I bought for family members:

Leather Pirate Jacks from Elandah for my brother and sister-in-law (Christmas presents)
Leather Jill from Elandah for my niece (she came with me second to last weekend and didn't bring a drinking vessel)
Aluminum straw from Elandah (made by Missy Iverson) with pretty beads for same niece
Mug strap for niece to carry jill.
New 6" dagger from SabreSmith for my nephew
Sheath from Renaissance Leather for dagger for my nephew (because if you spend money on one child, you have to spend money on the other)

and a silk scarf for my friend, Deb, who lets me stay at the hotel with her and doesn't let me pay her for it.

Also, picked up some BLT mugs for friends' birthdays. They happened to be there when I was in a generous mood and had the cash on me.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Lord Figaro on October 07, 2008, 10:34:16 AM
Quote from: renren on October 03, 2008, 01:37:45 PM
Where'd you find the ship pin?

It was in the shop next door to Excalibur leather. As your looking at it. it's the shop right on the right hand side.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on October 07, 2008, 10:35:37 AM
That's the same place I bought my wolf pin!
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: renren on October 07, 2008, 10:38:22 AM
Quote from: Lord Figaro on October 07, 2008, 10:34:16 AM
Quote from: renren on October 03, 2008, 01:37:45 PM
Where'd you find the ship pin?

It was in the shop next door to Excalibur leather. As your looking at it. it's the shop right on the right hand side.
Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: der idee_mann on October 07, 2008, 06:48:42 PM
That would be Niegle Forge I think... if that helps
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: TheFerret on October 08, 2008, 05:28:03 PM
I totally forget about the new Dregs cd!

And the best things was having no drama this season! There was potential drama but it thankfully died instead of coming to life.
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Sitara on October 09, 2008, 08:57:48 AM
Lucky!  I was given boatloads of drama.

I got a major cold.

I also got a new kitty.  We went to recovery party the week after faire and there was an adorable, lovable kitty that several of us snuggled with.  When George and I went to bed it was raining out and he reappeared and jumped in the van.  We snuggled with him all night and were unable to find his owners in the morning.  Jac didn't even know who he was, so we brought him home.  He has been named RC (Ren Cat) McGroundscore.

Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Toarmod on October 09, 2008, 09:04:06 AM
Quote from: Sitara on October 09, 2008, 08:57:48 AM
He has been named RC (Ren Cat) McGroundscore.

LOL! Thats a great name
Title: Re: On a happier note, what things did you get this season?
Post by: Muffin on October 09, 2008, 11:31:41 AM
Quote from: Sitara on October 09, 2008, 08:57:48 AM
Lucky!  I was given boatloads of drama.

I got a major cold.

I also got a new kitty.  We went to recovery party the week after faire and there was an adorable, lovable kitty that several of us snuggled with.  When George and I went to bed it was raining out and he reappeared and jumped in the van.  We snuggled with him all night and were unable to find his owners in the morning.  Jac didn't even know who he was, so we brought him home.  He has been named RC (Ren Cat) McGroundscore.


Such a cute baby kitty!!!! and I LOVE the name!!!!  :-*