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Title: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on December 04, 2008, 03:58:08 PM
120 days, 17 hours, 3 minutes and 51 seconds til the Opening Cannon at Scarby.

Yeh yeh yeh, I know it's early. But I miss faire and my fairemily.  :'(
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: CatAshtrophy on December 05, 2008, 05:55:53 AM
I've been counting down by months so far, cause it has smaller numbers so it makes me feel better.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on December 05, 2008, 04:02:46 PM
 ;D Sweet!
Faire isn't that far off!

Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on December 06, 2008, 11:52:50 AM
118 days, 21 hours, 7 minutes and 18 seconds
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Sonata on December 06, 2008, 03:03:57 PM
I'm just hoping I'll be moved and settled by then. Few things so far have been more hectic than trying to prepare for faire in the midst of a sea of boxes, or more maddening than leaving for faire hoping that you'll be able to remember where home is on Sunday, since you've lived there for less than a week!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: BagPipeBabe on December 06, 2008, 04:50:39 PM
I can't wait!! :o
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Thomas Eagle on December 09, 2008, 07:36:45 PM
We'll no one can say we wern't warned when opening is, haha.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on December 09, 2008, 08:42:55 PM
Quote from: Thomas Eagle on December 09, 2008, 07:36:45 PM
We'll no one can say we wern't warned when opening is, haha.

hahahaha, true. You had fair warning!  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: *Teach* on December 09, 2008, 09:05:52 PM
*snort*
faire warning
buwahaha
ok... struck me as funny...

*may have help from the rum*
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on December 10, 2008, 12:10:03 AM
Quote from: x0x_teach_x0x on December 09, 2008, 09:05:52 PM
*snort*
faire warning
buwahaha
ok... struck me as funny...

*may have help from the rum*

Hee hee hee, I mades a funny!  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: MacLaren on December 10, 2008, 02:23:51 PM
But no on-site camping!!!! :o

Must sell Blazer for camping trailer.....not much time....
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Taffy Saltwater on December 10, 2008, 04:21:54 PM
I'm gonna try to be there for Pirates invasion (natch!). I most likely have a move in the near future & hopefully the company I work for will still be in biz.  Me - I'm a hotel person.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on December 12, 2008, 09:17:28 PM
112 days, 11 hours, 42 minutes, and 35 seconds...
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ginette on December 18, 2008, 09:34:10 AM
106 days, 23 hours, 25 minutes and 40 seconds.

The 2009 season will be my first at Scarborough!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyShadow on December 18, 2008, 09:53:59 AM
Quote from: Ginette on December 18, 2008, 09:34:10 AM
106 days, 23 hours, 25 minutes and 40 seconds.

The 2009 season will be my first at Scarborough!

I'm also trying to make this coming faire year my first at Scarborough.  Yeah us  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyMorna on December 27, 2008, 12:43:15 PM
If I figure correctly, today is 97 days from opening cannon!  We're into the double digits now!

Lady Morna,
Mistress of Conundrum Castle
and Lady-in-Waiting to two
royal housecats
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on December 28, 2008, 04:51:51 PM
Now that we are out of the triple digits, I get to panic now.
It is a good kind of panic, the kind where bodices get made and
clothes, shoes and gear get washed and cleaned for the coming season.

Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on December 28, 2008, 05:02:48 PM
Gaaaah, I've got to get a bunch of chemises and skirts and save up money and yikes!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Master Benjamin on December 28, 2008, 05:50:59 PM
96days, 16 hrs,9 min and 30 sec till opening cannon
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyMorna on December 28, 2008, 06:56:40 PM
I got out my new underskirt and tried it on with my hoops and overskirt today.  I need a new chemise!!! Time to go cyber-shopping!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on December 30, 2008, 02:23:53 PM
Almost to the new year, under 100 days till opening day....bring on the fuzzy warm days of spring and throw wide the gates...!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on January 05, 2009, 03:41:04 PM
As a wise man once said to me at opening gate...
"If you see everyone around you pluggin their ears, might want to follow suite"

..BOOM!...
*Car alarms* *Cheering* and *sounds of music playing from the other side of the gate*

Ah.. let it begin!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyShadow on January 05, 2009, 04:04:35 PM
OMG!! Thanx for the warning.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on January 05, 2009, 04:21:07 PM
Quote from: lilaney on January 05, 2009, 03:41:04 PM
As a wise man once said to me at opening gate...
"If you see everyone around you pluggin their ears, might want to follow suite"

..BOOM!...
*Car alarms* *Cheering* and *sounds of music playing from the other side of the gate*

Ah.. let it begin!!


That's such a pre-cannon tradition! It's bound to be a great day if Boomer sets off a couple car alarms!

Looking through photos and miss faire-mily! Can't wait to see everyon!

88 days, 16 hours, 39 minutes and 37 seconds!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on January 08, 2009, 04:11:46 PM
 Huzzah! I made my Motel reservations! Now hoping I can make a few weekends at Scarby. Depends on rides there and back. IH 35 is beyond my driving expertise- or lack thereof! LOL! Hopefully I will see you there!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on January 11, 2009, 11:57:03 AM
82 days, 21 hours, 3 minutes, and 11 seconds.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on January 24, 2009, 10:55:30 PM
69 days, 10 hours, 5 minutes and 22 seconds!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on January 26, 2009, 10:03:38 AM
I have to finish my dress! :o Just deconstructed the bodice, removed all the old trim, have to dye it now. And then.. put it all back together! And, do it all in a month!
*sheesh* this is going to be harder than I thought.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: *Teach* on January 26, 2009, 12:28:49 PM
Now? How about Now? Now?
Now? Now? ? Now? how about now?

*rum?*
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: MacLaren on January 29, 2009, 03:04:50 AM
What Teach said
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on February 01, 2009, 01:33:08 PM
61 days, 19 hours, 28 minutes and 35 seconds!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Lady Rosaline on February 16, 2009, 01:36:00 PM
46 days 22 hours and 25 minutes
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on February 21, 2009, 08:31:41 PM
Is it time yet???  Is it?  Is it? ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on February 21, 2009, 10:21:10 PM
41 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes and 24 seconds
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on February 22, 2009, 09:21:39 AM
Drat! I have less than six weeks to finish!!
Gotta get moving.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on February 22, 2009, 07:05:08 PM
Shoot!  I was hoping it was time!  ;)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on February 28, 2009, 10:59:49 PM
Are we there yet???? ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Zaubon on March 01, 2009, 01:00:38 AM
How about now?  :o
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 01, 2009, 01:57:06 PM
It is now 33 days, 19 hours and 2 minutes until 10am 4 April.  (Don't forget we Spring forward next week!)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: AnnMarie B on March 02, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
Woo Hoo!! I gots me some season tickets.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 05, 2009, 08:23:46 AM
To quote Spongebob....

I'm Ready...I'm Ready...I'm Ready ;D

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o2/julessweetie/SPONGE-BOB.gif)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on March 05, 2009, 08:35:49 AM
Still not ready. Life! Stop getting in my way! I would hate to have to squish you just to get
stuff done.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 08, 2009, 01:04:53 PM
 ;D  25 more days till I start driving to Texas!   ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 10, 2009, 02:05:15 PM

;D 23 More Days!!!   ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 11, 2009, 09:08:10 AM
It is 24 days, 0 hours, 52 minutes and 21 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on March 11, 2009, 09:23:50 AM
Open the gates, open the gates, open the gates!!!!!!!!!!!!! //
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on March 11, 2009, 01:50:30 PM
As excited as I am, I need some more time.
:-\ My body picked the worst absolute time for me to have to have surgery to get my gall bladder out and miss so much work.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 11, 2009, 04:12:28 PM
Quote from: eloquentXI on March 11, 2009, 01:50:30 PM
As excited as I am, I need some more time.
:-\ My body picked the worst absolute time for me to have to have surgery to get my gall bladder out and miss so much work.

Oh No! I hope you get better quickly.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 11, 2009, 06:04:25 PM
 Hugs Eloquent! Sending a *heal fast and come to Scarby* spell- your way! I miss you! Fie on gall bladders!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Molden on March 11, 2009, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: eloquentXI on March 11, 2009, 01:50:30 PM
As excited as I am, I need some more time.
:-\ My body picked the worst absolute time for me to have to have surgery to get my gall bladder out and miss so much work.

OY!  :o OUCH!  :(

None of that Darlin'!

Get better an' be WELL SOON!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Master Benjamin on March 12, 2009, 01:43:00 PM
is it time yet????????? is it is it is it is it pls pls pls pls!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on March 12, 2009, 04:06:17 PM
Poor Eloquent!
Hope you are back on your feet soon! And dinna be surprised if others make you SIT DOWN a lot once you are Scarby-side.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on March 12, 2009, 06:43:29 PM
*nod nod* Had my surgery today and it went very well for all those wondering. Lots of sleep for me right now so I should be back to hell-raisin' shape come the time I return to school, just in time for the FoF Preview Event. Thanks for the well wishes everyone!

Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 13, 2009, 05:34:41 PM
 Hugs! My spell will work- but rest helps! See you Opening weekend!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyShadow on March 13, 2009, 06:24:35 PM
Glad to hear all went well.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyMorna on March 14, 2009, 02:12:04 PM
I knew I was jones-ing for my Faire fix, but I didn't know how bad it was until just a little while ago. My hubby and I had just gotten through running a bunch of errands, and I was tired. I sent Mark into the store for the last item needed, and I stayed in the car with the dog. As Mark was coming out of the store, we saw two women in garb (one even wearing a tail) going into the store. You just don't see that in Nocona, Texas. I bolted out of the car immediately; I HAD to find out what ren faire they were going to, just in case their was a new faire in the area I didn't know about!  I caught up with them and found out it wasn't a renaissance faire, but something called a "Rendezvous" they were attending, and it was just a few miles from here.  They were with a group that dressed in the time period of the American pioneers, and they were camping in authentic canvas tents, she said.  They had shows and vendors, and they invited me.  One of them was from near Waxahachie, and was familiar with Scarby. I explained that when I saw the garb, particularly the tail, I thought maybe there was a new Renaissance Faire in town. I invited them to Scarby, and they invited me to their Rendezvous.  Until I saw them, I didn't know just how bad my need for a Faire was getting!  I'm not the outgoing type who would normally chase down perfect strangers in a grocery store.

Can't wait till opening cannon!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: AnnMarie B on March 14, 2009, 02:14:55 PM
Quote from: Zaubon on March 01, 2009, 01:00:38 AM
How about now?  :o

MOM.... Zaubon is on my side!!!!!!!  :P

Meg,  Glad everything went well with your surgery.  Hope you are back to 100% by Scarby.  Take care  :)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Master Benjamin on March 15, 2009, 03:20:26 PM
19 days 18 hours 40 min
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on March 16, 2009, 01:10:02 AM
gahh... I want it to be faire really really bad. So bad I'm checking the forums from my phone. I can't sleep and I'm super stir crazy. FairenowPLZ?!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 16, 2009, 08:55:59 AM
hmmm...time to start doing rennie math!

Let's see...Today doesn't count because it's already started...

the Friday before faire doesn't count...because I will be traveling to faire...

The Saturday of Faire doesn't count...because I will be at faire...


SOOOOOO....

;D ;D Only 17 more days for me!!!   ;D ;D ;D ;D

You gotta love Rennie Math!!! ;)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on March 16, 2009, 05:21:11 PM
very nice, you carried the four and everything
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 16, 2009, 05:28:42 PM
Quote from: Macintyre on March 16, 2009, 05:21:11 PM
very nice, you carried the four and everything

He He He  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: RenRobin on March 16, 2009, 05:30:20 PM
Meg,
Glad the only thing not going your way is faire opening sooner.  Glad the removal was a sucess, but do take it easy on yourself...ease into it.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 19, 2009, 05:32:09 PM
Now is it time??? ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 19, 2009, 05:32:31 PM
How bout now? ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on March 19, 2009, 05:41:27 PM
no and no.  but only a week and 3 days till the sneak preview.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Zaubon on March 19, 2009, 06:19:39 PM
That's way too long. It needs to be now!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 19, 2009, 06:23:48 PM
  I vote for Now! There is Way too much reality in my life! I NEED faire!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on March 20, 2009, 07:40:10 AM
Right Queen B, the weather is nice...let's go ahead and get started! They should open Scarby in March, what with global warming and all!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 20, 2009, 08:52:55 AM
Can anyone guess what my vote will be???

I think faire should open NOW!!!

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 20, 2009, 11:57:26 AM
It is 14 days, 22 hours, 2 minutes and 36 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on March 20, 2009, 02:03:02 PM
Two weeks...don't know if I can make it that long...can you tell I was excited for faire by my latest project?   ;D

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn213/megsfairephotos/IMG_1037.jpg)

Tis not perfect but hey, I wanted to make a flag...thing for the back window of my car! So I did!
Gotta represent!  ;)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on March 20, 2009, 04:29:48 PM
Wow, cool eloquent...looks fine to me. Sherry and I still need to get R/F pins. I think some folke look at us and think they know who we are and we do want to meet more R/F folke this year. I am officially bringing my daughter and her kids back for opening day this year. They came last year and it was incredibly perfect for them. The kids have found this forum and are watching the countdown. They missed opening cannon last year by 15 minutes, but will make it this year...we are staying on Friday night in Wax.

I can almost catch the aroma of turkey legs and cinnamon pecans...........bring on SCarby 2009!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 20, 2009, 08:05:04 PM
The owls hooting around in our neighborhood reminded me of Birds of Prey, put on by Last Chance Forever...they kept it up all day!

14 days, 13 hours, 55 minutes...
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 21, 2009, 11:09:12 AM
This time 2 weeks from now...we will be at faire! ;D ;D ;D  Yay! ;D

Is my rennie math right? ;)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on March 21, 2009, 01:44:34 PM
yes it is.  hopefully we all won't get too smashed the night before on my new mead.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 21, 2009, 04:44:24 PM
Quote from: Macintyre on March 21, 2009, 01:44:34 PM
yes it is.  hopefully we all won't get too smashed the night before on my new mead.

Mead???  Did someone say Mead? ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on March 21, 2009, 04:55:07 PM
Mmm-hmm.

;) I like mead.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 21, 2009, 11:09:07 PM
Got it...Elo likes mead

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on March 22, 2009, 12:07:10 AM
Elo likes mead and Loki and other things too...

:D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on March 22, 2009, 03:01:49 AM
yes i did say mead.  first weekend  is my b-day weekend and the test trial of my first batch of homemade mead.  so please come and be a guinea pig.  :D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 22, 2009, 10:11:53 AM
Quote from: Macintyre on March 22, 2009, 03:01:49 AM
yes i did say mead.  first weekend  is my b-day weekend and the test trial of my first batch of homemade mead.  so please come and be a guinea pig.  :D

Consider me a willing guinea pig  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on March 22, 2009, 11:51:28 AM
excellent   ;)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Element of Air on March 23, 2009, 12:07:20 AM
I wish I could be working with my shop again this season. Fire Gems will not be there this 2009 season. This year seems like a year for Scarby. It is much needed, however I might be able to attend the fair once this year. Any recommendations as to what weekend that most of RF will be there?
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 23, 2009, 07:19:31 AM
 HUGS!  You will be missed Element! So sorry about Fire Gems too! Opening and closing are the big R/F weekends.
So far I can only find rides for the first 2 weekends.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyMorna on March 23, 2009, 07:45:07 AM
I vote for now, too!  I'm having my annual bout of Renaissance Faire dreams again.


Lady Morna


Quote from: julessweetie on March 20, 2009, 08:52:55 AM
Can anyone guess what my vote will be???

I think faire should open NOW!!!

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: lilaney on March 23, 2009, 08:38:26 AM
One more weekend and it'll be cannon time.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: VIII on March 24, 2009, 12:26:10 PM
Quote from: LadyMorna on March 23, 2009, 07:45:07 AM
I vote for now, too!  I'm having my annual bout of Renaissance Faire dreams again.

*shudder*
Ren Faire Dreams!
*tremble*
I am always late for something.
I am always looking for my costume.
*shudder*

Alright, I'm starting a new thread somewhere: Ren Faire Dreams
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 24, 2009, 12:37:27 PM
 Faire dreams! Yes! Missing costume, forgot flask! Staff, mug, all garb! Why me?  I guess faire dreams are common.
I have a recurring strange one though.
Hopefully I will be all there for opening!
LOL!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 24, 2009, 07:06:33 PM


Open the Gates Already!!!  They sure are taking their sweet time! ;D  lol  ;)

How much longer???
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on March 24, 2009, 07:27:53 PM
11 days! 11 days! Jeeeeeeeeeeez, can't time go any faster??    *bouncy*
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Zaubon on March 24, 2009, 07:38:12 PM
11 days is about right for my knee to heal enough to be able to stand on it all day. I'll live with the current schedule....  :'(
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 24, 2009, 07:40:09 PM
*bouncing with Elo, but careful not to bounce on Z's knee*  ;)

Open...Open...Open ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 25, 2009, 09:13:28 AM
It is 10 days, 0 hours, 46 minutes and 55 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM

I had to check and be sure..........it feels like the time is crawling.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Rani Zemirah on March 25, 2009, 10:15:34 AM
Wish I was going to be there with you all, but won't get to happen until closing weekend for me, this season.  I'll be at my home Faire thinking about you all, though! 
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Chris B on March 25, 2009, 10:24:24 AM
Not enough time left to prepare.  Wow it is getting close.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on March 25, 2009, 10:37:21 AM
 I could be prepared TODAY!
I need faire now! Way too much reality in my life! LOL!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on March 25, 2009, 10:54:25 AM
Me too Queen B! I visited my daughter and her kids yesterday and they are all set with their garb and ready for their first garbbed day. They came last year and of course fell in love. We are all staying at America's Best Value Inn and will be there with them (my daughter, her husband and their six kids!) How many days now???? Let's see, only 4 days till the FOF event...then 6 days after that, divided by the factor of "wanting it to get here faster"...that makes it tomorrow! I gotta get packed. See you all at opening cannon!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 25, 2009, 10:43:05 PM
Jacob and I can't wait we will be there! I miss everyone so very much and just being at Fair.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: VIII on March 26, 2009, 08:38:16 AM
Reality has a nasty habit of interfering in my fantasy life! >:(
I doubt if I'll be ready for Opening Day,  ::) much less the FOF event, but I'll be there! ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: AnnMarie B on March 26, 2009, 09:36:30 AM
On our way one week from tomorrow- wheeeeee!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: SandrineDeLaTombe on March 26, 2009, 10:34:31 AM
I don't know where this quote is from, but it's all I can think of right now:
"I'm so excited, I can't even feel my arms!!"
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 27, 2009, 07:55:04 PM
just 7 more days till we drive up for Fair we can't wait. I just hope that when we had to move I packed the good cool fair garb.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Bonny Pearl on March 28, 2009, 09:45:48 AM
The weather forecast is looking good for opening day!  Can't wait to see everyone again!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Captain Kilian on March 28, 2009, 09:49:39 AM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on March 28, 2009, 09:45:48 AM
The weather forecast is looking good for opening day!  Can't wait to see everyone again!

They can forcast what they like, I'm bringing the cloaks, gloves, AND the loose fitting thin garb for hot weather...this is Scarby, you never know what you're going to get!

Either way, it going to be a long week while we wait for it!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on March 28, 2009, 10:36:43 AM
The NWS long range simply says "Friday thru Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72." Way far out but at least there doesn't seem to be any big change coming (it snowed here in Bowie last night!). We will be driving down Friday and staying at America's Best Value (hey it's just a place to sleep and garb up). Anyone else staying there. WE are bringing my daughter, son in law and their 6 kids (yes its like the Brady bunch sort of), her 2 and his 4. Give a shout out to them if you see them. They went last year for the first time ever and this time, they all have put together garb and are so excited. They had a blast last year (daughter was beckoned to the stage by Don Juan), kids loved Twig and the Duchess, Noobler and others, SOL and I did archery and his youngest son (he's 8 this year) asked me at the end of the Final Joust "papa Rick, what do they do with that dead guy?" I told him that oh it was just an act and he'd get up and walk off. He said "I saw the blood!" So, I took him back to watch and true to form (I had never seen them do this) and maintaining the illusion, they brought out a stretcher and carried him off. So, they just haul off the dead guy and throw him in the woods...

I'm excited, sharing Faire with family and friends, introducing them to all of my Faire friends is why the world of Faire is so great!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Element of Air on March 28, 2009, 11:27:24 PM
I wish/hope I will be able to make it.  :-\
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Reaper on March 28, 2009, 11:54:45 PM
Quote from: ryk on March 28, 2009, 10:36:43 AM
They had a blast last year (daughter was beckoned to the stage by Don Juan), kids loved Twig and the Duchess, Noobler and others, SOL and I did archery and his youngest son (he's 8 this year) asked me at the end of the Final Joust "papa Rick, what do they do with that dead guy?" I told him that oh it was just an act and he'd get up and walk off. He said "I saw the blood!" So, I took him back to watch and true to form (I had never seen them do this) and maintaining the illusion, they brought out a stretcher and carried him off. So, they just haul off the dead guy and throw him in the woods..

Where do you think they get all the meat for the King's Feast? Muhahahaha!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: AnnMarie B on March 29, 2009, 09:45:53 AM
Quote from: Zaubon on March 24, 2009, 07:38:12 PM
11 days is about right for my knee to heal enough to be able to stand on it all day. I'll live with the current schedule....  :'(

Feel better, Z  :)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: captmarga on March 29, 2009, 10:14:06 AM
Quote from: ryk on March 28, 2009, 10:36:43 AM
... youngest son (he's 8 this year) asked me at the end of the Final Joust "papa Rick, what do they do with that dead guy?" I told him that oh it was just an act and he'd get up and walk off. He said "I saw the blood!" So, I took him back to watch and true to form (I had never seen them do this) and maintaining the illusion, they brought out a stretcher and carried him off. So, they just haul off the dead guy and throw him in the woods...


Nope, they strip off his armor so the other knights can divvy it up, and the Guard gets shovel duty...Gotta keep the coyotes and wolves away from the horses.

Capt Marga
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 29, 2009, 05:13:59 PM
We have the weekend off we will be there! WOOT!!!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 30, 2009, 08:31:55 AM

Julie's Rennie Math...

Monday : Doesn't count because it has already started  ;D

Tuesday : 1 day

Wednesday : 1 day

Thursday : 1 day

Friday : Doesn't count because I will be traveling to Texas so technically "faire" has started for me   ;D

Grand Total of Days for Me until Faire (according to my very precise Rennie Math) = 3 days!!!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Zaubon on March 30, 2009, 09:01:31 AM
Great math! Now I just need to convince the knee that needs several more days, that three is enough. :'(
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on March 30, 2009, 11:08:28 AM
Quote from: julessweetie on March 30, 2009, 08:31:55 AM

Julie's Rennie Math...

Monday : Doesn't count because it has already started  ;D

Tuesday : 1 day

Wednesday : 1 day

Thursday : 1 day

Friday : Doesn't count because I will be traveling to Texas so technically "faire" has started for me   ;D

Grand Total of Days for Me until Faire (according to my very precise Rennie Math) = 3 days!!!   ;D ;D ;D

it's just close enough that i can smell it...
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: -:-Juju-:- on March 30, 2009, 03:41:48 PM
Woot!

Four days and then it's PARTY TIME!!

:)

And the funny thing is I am trying to throw together new garb in these four days..we shall see if that works out! lol.

I can't wait! This is mine and Spikey/Nwolf's first time going to Scarby! We're so excited! (And we just can't hide it!?)

:-P



Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 30, 2009, 06:34:43 PM
Going crazy trying to come up with a comfy cool outfit to wear opening weekend. Running out of time what to do what to do.  show the belly or not show the belly that is the ?.......
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyShadow on March 30, 2009, 11:23:47 PM
Draw sticks  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: midnightferret on March 31, 2009, 12:24:53 AM
Let's just go NOW.

Oh yeah, I have that job thing. I knew I was forgetting something. Maybe I could put a cardboard cutout of myself in front of the classroom and the students wouldn't notice.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 31, 2009, 01:26:02 AM
You never know, or they will and thank you for it later.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: CatAshtrophy on March 31, 2009, 06:24:15 AM
Ferret, that's a wonderful idea. I'll have to try the cardboard cutout with my students too. I'm going to be useless teaching while waiting for Scarby anyway for my mind will be at Scarby already.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Chris B on March 31, 2009, 06:54:08 AM
Quote from: THELADYKAT on March 30, 2009, 06:34:43 PM
Going crazy trying to come up with a comfy cool outfit to wear opening weekend. Running out of time what to do what to do.  show the belly or not show the belly that is the ?.......

The belly is always a good choice.  If I have to go shirtless, then the women should show belly.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: *Teach* on March 31, 2009, 07:42:57 AM
Quote from: midnightferret on March 31, 2009, 12:24:53 AM
Let's just go NOW.

Oh yeah, I have that job thing. I knew I was forgetting something. Maybe I could put a cardboard cutout of myself in front of the classroom and the students wouldn't notice.
Quote from: CatAshtrophy on March 31, 2009, 06:24:15 AM
Ferret, that's a wonderful idea. I'll have to try the cardboard cutout with my students too. I'm going to be useless teaching while waiting for Scarby anyway for my mind will be at Scarby already.
I say all teacher should strike for days off around faire weekends. Seriously... i don't need/want summer off. I want a day off to drive to faire and a day off after for recovery...

*enough rum and I might need 2 recovery days*
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 31, 2009, 08:00:03 AM
It is 4 days, 2 hours, 0 minutes and 2 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 31, 2009, 08:23:33 AM
Julie's Rennie Math... ::)

Tuesday : Doesn't count because it has already started   ;)

Wednesday : 1 day

Thursday : 1 day

Friday : Doesn't count because I will be traveling to Texas so technically "faire" has started for me   

Grand Total of Days for Me until Faire (according to my very precise Rennie Math) = 2 days!!!     ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 31, 2009, 08:28:12 AM
Quote from: midnightferret on March 31, 2009, 12:24:53 AM
Let's just go NOW.

Oh yeah, I have that job thing. I knew I was forgetting something. Maybe I could put a cardboard cutout of myself in front of the classroom and the students wouldn't notice.

Midnight! ;D

You're making opening???  yay! ;D  Now if we could only convince Morgana's stubborn butt!  ;)

I can't wait to see you guys!

*inserting embarrassing photo now* ;D ;D ;D

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o2/julessweetie/AHOLELOTOFSHITOFWOLFIES727.jpg)

Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: AnnMarie B on March 31, 2009, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: julessweetie on March 31, 2009, 08:23:33 AM
Julie's Rennie Math... ::)

Tuesday : Doesn't count because it has already started   ;)

Wednesday : 1 day

Thursday : 1 day

Friday : Doesn't count because I will be traveling to Texas so technically "faire" has started for me   

Grand Total of Days for Me until Faire (according to my very precise Rennie Math) = 2 days!!!     ;D ;D ;D


I just did the same thing on Facebook and got the same answer, so it must be right! Rennie math rules!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: AnnMarie B on March 31, 2009, 09:26:37 AM
Quote from: -:-Juju-:- on March 30, 2009, 03:41:48 PM
Woot!

Four days and then it's PARTY TIME!!

:)

And the funny thing is I am trying to throw together new garb in these four days..we shall see if that works out! lol.

I can't wait! This is mine and Spikey/Nwolf's first time going to Scarby! We're so excited! (And we just can't hide it!?)

:-P





I'm about to lose control, and I think I like it!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on March 31, 2009, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: AnnMarie B on March 31, 2009, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: julessweetie on March 31, 2009, 08:23:33 AM
Julie's Rennie Math... ::)

Tuesday : Doesn't count because it has already started   ;)

Wednesday : 1 day

Thursday : 1 day

Friday : Doesn't count because I will be traveling to Texas so technically "faire" has started for me   

Grand Total of Days for Me until Faire (according to my very precise Rennie Math) = 2 days!!!     ;D ;D ;D


I just did the same thing on Facebook and got the same answer, so it must be right! Rennie math rules!!!!

He He He  ;D

Great minds think alike! ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on March 31, 2009, 10:02:43 PM
I guess I will show the Prego belly for most of the day maybe not all of it.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: midnightferret on March 31, 2009, 10:26:50 PM
Quote from: julessweetie on March 31, 2009, 08:28:12 AM
Midnight! ;D

You're making opening???  yay! ;D  Now if we could only convince Morgana's stubborn butt!  ;)

I can't wait to see you guys!

*inserting embarrassing photo now* ;D ;D ;D


Oh yeah, Julie, I was SO HOPING that picture would show up again.  Hehehe. I remember what we were doing, but somehow it doesn't look like that's what we were doing.... Hehehehe. YAR! YAR, darnit! Has Morgana said anything to you yet? I tried not to be pushy when she said she was thinking about it, which means I WAS pushy but told her I didn't wanna be pushy... *insert ebil laugh here*

Oh, and Ambard's not coming for opening. I'm driving Queen Bonnie up in the meow mobile. I think Cyn and Koolagh may pick me up after I take HRH QoE back to the hotel on Sat night. In any case, I can't wait to see you!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: SirRichardBear on March 31, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
just be careful of the sun ladykat
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Sonata on April 01, 2009, 01:55:14 AM
Ok, I'm all packed and ready! Hurry up and be Friday, stupid calendar!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Chris B on April 01, 2009, 06:53:04 AM
Quote from: SirRichardBear on March 31, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
just be careful of the sun ladykat

Yeah.  I wasn't aware of the pregnancy.  Congrats.  I second that.  Wouldn't want you to pass out from heat exhaustion.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 01, 2009, 08:53:18 AM
It is 3 days, 1 hour, 7 minutes and 5 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on April 01, 2009, 11:51:16 AM
Julie's Rennie Math...  ;D

Wednesday : Doesn't count because it has already started    ;)

Thursday : 1 day

Friday : Doesn't count because I will be traveling to Texas so technically "faire" has started for me   

Grand Total of Days for Me until Faire (according to my very precise Rennie Math) = 1 day!!!      ;D ;D ;D   
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyShadow on April 01, 2009, 11:54:35 AM
I really love your Rennie Math.  It is so correct.  No errors.  Maybe schools can start teaching it  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 01, 2009, 02:19:45 PM
I agree with your rennie math...........but His Excellency just rolls his eyes at both of us. ::)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on April 01, 2009, 03:55:06 PM
I will be careful thank you all very much. If you see me feel free to say hi and yes you can ask if I have put more sun block on or not it won't upset me hehehehe.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: MorganaLightskirt on April 01, 2009, 05:44:44 PM
Morgana's stubborn butt will be there for Opening Weekend
(push push push)  Ok Ok I'm going I'm going!!! ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on April 01, 2009, 07:52:52 PM
not to put a hex on us all, but the weather reports, yes i looked at several, say that this weekend is going to be wonderfully awesome, a bit on the warm side with the highs possibly hitting the lower 80's and sunny with scattered clouds.   ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: julessweetie on April 01, 2009, 08:37:49 PM
Quote from: MorganaLightskirt on April 01, 2009, 05:44:44 PM
Morgana's stubborn butt will be there for Opening Weekend
(push push push)  Ok Ok I'm going I'm going!!! ;D

Yay!!!   ;D

Midnight...WE DID IT! lol  ;)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Clarendon on April 01, 2009, 10:00:34 PM
Hey all. I'll be posting photos at this location this season. I uploaded at few from FOF day. Would have had more of the FOF people but for some reason most of the shots came out with you all having your eyes closed.  :(
http://picasaweb.google.com/ScottD6057
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: J M Gryphon on April 02, 2009, 06:46:35 AM
2 days  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Captain Kilian on April 02, 2009, 06:52:02 AM
I'm sooooo going with the renny math here - I leave the house tomorrow, so the whole faire experience begins then...One Day!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Var Greyshadow on April 02, 2009, 07:00:43 AM
Yup!  Last day of work today, so we're under 24 hours.  Just have to pack the carriage in the morning and turn the horses' heads northward.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: *Teach* on April 02, 2009, 07:31:01 AM
OK... using rennie math...
Today doesn't count
Tomorrow doesn't count because we are traveling to faire
Saturday is faire
So... It's Time For Faire! Open the Gates?

(Hah... guess that means I shall be arriving before you Killian... even though we are caravaning... which now makes no sense that your a day behind... I am so confused)

*Break out the rum!*
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 02, 2009, 07:56:10 AM
It is 2 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 56 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Captain Kilian on April 02, 2009, 08:00:14 AM
Quote from: *Teach* on April 02, 2009, 07:31:01 AM
OK... using rennie math...
Today doesn't count
Tomorrow doesn't count because we are traveling to faire
Saturday is faire
So... It's Time For Faire! Open the Gates?

(Hah... guess that means I shall be arriving before you Killian... even though we are caravaning... which now makes no sense that your a day behind... I am so confused)

*Break out the rum!*

I'm only a day behind, according to your math, because YOU are 3 drinks behind. Though I am confused as to why today doesn't count, if it didn't count I wouldn't need those 3 drinks....
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Captain Kilian on April 02, 2009, 09:24:20 AM
Update: today so VERY much counts. Teach...think you could swing by town town with a case or two of that rum.....its needed.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on April 02, 2009, 01:17:21 PM
I know it's time for faire, because i just finished bottling 3 cases worth of mead, though i'm only bringing 2...i want to keep some for myself at home.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: midnightferret on April 02, 2009, 04:16:01 PM
Quote from: julessweetie on April 01, 2009, 08:37:49 PM
Quote from: MorganaLightskirt on April 01, 2009, 05:44:44 PM
Morgana's stubborn butt will be there for Opening Weekend
(push push push)  Ok Ok I'm going I'm going!!! ;D

Yay!!!   ;D

Midnight...WE DID IT! lol  ;)

Because we ROCK! I mean, uh, sorry to be so pushy, Morgana.... heheheheh.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on April 02, 2009, 04:24:01 PM
I've moved our garb and accessories closer to the front door (it's about 35 feet closer than the stuff was in the "garb" room, but it feels better there) and we are packing tonight. We are heading out tomorrow and will arrive at ABV INN at about 8:30 p.m. From this point it is 41 hours 28 minutes until the cannon-eer lets fly! Another year begins!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: VIII on April 02, 2009, 05:19:16 PM
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and windy. Highs in the low 80s :) and lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s ::) and lows in the low 40s.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on April 02, 2009, 05:49:14 PM
 Grammercy for the weather report VIII! Sunday sounds a bit chilly- but it will be fun! I think I am doing all right on the weather spells! It has not been easy with the rain, wind hail and all I have had to move around! LOL!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: valt on April 02, 2009, 11:52:46 PM
Why is it that Saturday, the one day I will be able to make, has to be the day its in the 80s? Could Sat & Sun not flip flop for temps?  Arg!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on April 03, 2009, 07:02:30 AM
TWENTY SEVEN HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Aiacha on April 03, 2009, 07:05:41 AM
Everyone have a wonderful time this weekend.  I will see everyone in a few more weeks!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 03, 2009, 07:22:44 AM
It is 1 day, 2 hours, 38 minutes and 22 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyShadow on April 03, 2009, 08:45:10 AM
 :'(  I wish I could make it this weekend.

But to all of you who are lucky enjoy your time.  Please take a lot of pics for those of us who can not make it.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on April 03, 2009, 08:56:17 AM
I plan to take lots of photos so don't worry, you'll be there in spirit with us, LadyShadow!

Wow...can't believe its tomorrow. Can't wait to see everyone!  ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Lady Ann of Draycott on April 03, 2009, 09:23:09 AM
Hitting the road today after work! WOO HOO!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Mast Hugger Kate on April 03, 2009, 09:35:57 AM
Can't wait to see you and your crew Lady Ann :)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: VIII on April 03, 2009, 11:07:47 AM
See you all tomorrow morning.
I'll be on the Parapet.
Less than 23 hours...
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Queen Bonnie on April 03, 2009, 11:20:52 AM
 I am packed. Leaving sometime early afternoon! See you all on the morrow!
Huzzah!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on April 03, 2009, 11:26:54 AM
Taking my online certification class today was a baaaaad idea! Can't concentrate, all I think is, faire! YAY!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Lady Marielle of Andorra on April 03, 2009, 11:43:32 AM
I am so jealous of you all! Our season just ended here in AZ, and I'm going through faire withdrawal big time (must have more, must have more, must have more!). We heard from some of the vendors and performers here that Scarby is about the prettiest festival they've ever visited, and so I'm trying to see if there is some decent way of crashing in on the in-laws in Richardson for a weekend to visit y'all and not make it seem like we're there only for faire, although the garb on our backs, mead in our flasks and turkey leg bits stuck in our teeth may be a bit of a giveaway. Anyway, I wish you all a fantastic season! Ours was glorious, and I know yours will be every bit as fine. Huzzah!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: RenRobin on April 03, 2009, 12:38:02 PM
Am so renveous for your fair fix, but I get to go to 4 winds next weekend!  Have tons of fun you guys!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Lady Guinevere on April 03, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
We're leaving around 2 this afternoon...can't wait to see everyone!!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyElizabeth on April 03, 2009, 01:07:09 PM
I so wish we could come this weekend!!  We have a wedding this weekend here in Houston of a dear friend, so won't be there...
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Mast Hugger Kate on April 03, 2009, 01:48:37 PM
Updated forecast for tomorrow, can't wait to see everyone ;)

High: 77 °F RealFeel®: 76 °F
Breezy with times of sun and clouds
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on April 03, 2009, 01:53:02 PM
We drive up in about an hour! vI can't wait I Don't think I will be able to sleep tonight and I don't think it will be just the baby kicking keeping me awake.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Ryk Rakham on April 03, 2009, 02:21:08 PM
Good bye mundane world, everything is packed and we are headed south on a magic carpet ride!! Open the gates...we are coming!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Stalkwell on April 03, 2009, 03:15:00 PM
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on April 03, 2009, 01:07:09 PM
I so wish we could come this weekend!!  We have a wedding this weekend here in Houston of a dear friend, so won't be there...

But... But... we had pretty printed things to give you at Scarby  :-[

Have fun at the wedding... at least you don't have to shoot it  ;)

Stalk well...
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 03, 2009, 03:20:08 PM
It is 0 days, 18 hours, 39 minutes and 18 seconds until Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyElizabeth on April 03, 2009, 03:40:04 PM
Well, Stalkwell, that will have to wait... that is until I get some more picture frames!!  I wish you could see the pretty ones I framed from last weekend, they look great in my room next to my pics of Queen Elizabeth herself!!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: captmarga on April 03, 2009, 04:18:44 PM
Quote from: THELADYKAT on April 03, 2009, 01:53:02 PM
We drive up in about an hour! vI can't wait I Don't think I will be able to sleep tonight and I don't think it will be just the baby kicking keeping me awake.

Baby kicking??  I guess I missed out on that announcement somewhere!  Congratulations!  Are you excited????

Capt Marga
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Trigger on April 03, 2009, 08:24:31 PM
can't wait to see everyone out there tomorrow! i have been absent from the forums too much!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: queeneleanore on April 03, 2009, 09:36:58 PM
Tomorrow's finally opening day!  I'm excited!  See you all in the AM. ;-)

~E
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Al-Nimer on April 03, 2009, 11:16:49 PM
It is now 10 hours & 45 minutes to cannon!  Time for bed  ;)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Master Benjamin on April 04, 2009, 06:00:56 AM
4 hrs, 1 min, 0 sec till cannon
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Element of Air on April 04, 2009, 02:51:30 PM
Ugh, this is agonizing knowing that most of my fair family are there without me. I should be able to hold out though because I am trying to go second weekend. :)

*Update* Uh, wait a minute, we just decided to go up for tomorrow because I could not stand not being there today! (you know your a Rennie When...)
Yay for spontaneous road Trips.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: valt on April 04, 2009, 06:38:46 PM
Just got back to my sister's house after the day at Scarby.  Had a great time, was a pleasure to see everyone.  There was a great turn out for RFers.  My only complaint and it is one I make most weekends of TRF, was it was too bloody hot.  Tomorrow looks like the ideal day for my tastes, however I know some will not be pleased with it.  Unfortunately I will be heading home tomorrow and not to Scarby.

I don't think I will be making it back this season again, but I look forward to seeing everyone again at TRF in the fall.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Macintyre on April 04, 2009, 09:08:32 PM
Back at the room.  Was awesome seeing everyone today and meeting new ones too.  I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Al-Nimer on April 04, 2009, 10:48:22 PM
We had a great time today, even if we had to hold ourselves back a bit because we had my parents with us  ;)
It was great to see quite a few RFrs!  Will post a link to my photos next week sometime.  Looking forward to being a participant tomorrow!
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: LadyShadow on April 04, 2009, 11:09:45 PM
I so wish I could have been there today.  Hopefully things will turn around and I can make it to Scarby this year.

So anyone have pics up yet?
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Tukaram on April 05, 2009, 06:42:29 AM
I had some fun yesterday, and still got my job done.  I even learned how to draw beer from a keg.  I don't like beer so I've never done it (it's not really hard).  So far working there is not so bad except the Kings codpiece did scare me a bit (from a distance even)
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Lord Zenok on April 05, 2009, 04:12:28 PM
Had agreat Day at Faire yesterday.
Here is the link to my pictures.

http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/lordzenok/Scarborough%20opening%20%20Day2009/
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Element of Air on April 06, 2009, 09:55:23 AM
So I was able to pull some strings on Saturday to let me come up Sunday... I was not doing anything on Saturday as it was and If I got that wild hair on Friday, I might have been there all weekend.

But as it stands I have no Idea how I would up at Scarby on Sunday but my coworkers were so amazing and covered my shift for me.

It was great seeing everyone who I did see and nice to be able to have to no time restraints and talk to everyone and have my own schedule through out the day. I hope I will be able to make it up more this season, but we are not sure. Everything on our side of the real world is pretty bad right now.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: THELADYKAT on April 06, 2009, 11:53:18 AM
We were so happy that we could make it up for opening weekend. We are not sure but we think we might be able to make it back up 3rd weekend to help out a friend. We are not sure how many more times we will be there after that but last weekend for sure.
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Element of Air on April 07, 2009, 09:03:27 PM
Well, Surprise!!!!

Chris and I will be up this next weekend!!!! YAY! I was able to change my work schedule to allow it. So to all of you who threatened Death or Fair, I chose fair and am making it happen. YAY! Now it says it will be rainy, so what to wear?
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: eloquentXI on April 08, 2009, 08:17:33 AM
I'll be bringing the rain boots and leaving the camera in the car should we be graced by its presence. Beyond that, I have no idea.
Title: The weather forecast for this weekend...
Post by: VIII on April 09, 2009, 12:30:33 PM
Saturday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s  :D
Sunday: Thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s  >:(
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: SandrineDeLaTombe on April 09, 2009, 12:34:59 PM
Sorry for the Sunday-ers.  Yay for Saturday!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Countdown to Opening Cannon 2009
Post by: Master Benjamin on April 09, 2009, 12:48:28 PM
Weather reports depend on who/which service you watch/listen to. Best job in the world as you can be wrong 99% of the time and still get paid. ::)