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Title: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: captmarga on March 17, 2009, 08:14:41 PM
Please let me know if people have or have not gotten their FoF letters (outlining what, when, where, etc).

Thanks,

Capt Marga
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: eloquentXI on March 17, 2009, 09:29:29 PM
I got one...I think. OH crap, I still haven't RSVP'd.  :-[ Surgery and school and work will do that to you.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Master Benjamin on March 17, 2009, 09:54:10 PM
is that the letter that has the phone# for the office so we can call and RSVP?
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: captmarga on March 17, 2009, 10:14:11 PM
That would be the one.... I believe the RSVP deadline is Mar 20th.

Marga
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: SirRichardBear on March 17, 2009, 10:44:30 PM
Quote from: captmarga on March 17, 2009, 08:14:41 PM
Please let me know if people have or have not gotten their FoF letters (outlining what, when, where, etc).

Thanks,

Capt Marga
I haven't gotten one and no response to the photo I sent for the FoF either.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 17, 2009, 11:34:08 PM
Quote from: captmarga on March 17, 2009, 08:14:41 PM
Please let me know if people have or have not gotten their FoF letters (outlining what, when, where, etc).

Thanks,

Capt Marga
No FoF letter here either, but I did RSVP for the preview via the number on the website.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: angusmacinnes on March 18, 2009, 12:15:37 AM
No letter here. 
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Lord Zenok on March 18, 2009, 05:29:33 AM
I did get the letter. I RSVPed yesterday.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Var Greyshadow on March 18, 2009, 06:57:07 AM
No letter - just an e-mail saying the photo for my ID was OK.  From the FAQ on the Friends of Faire page:

When is the special Friend of the Faire preview?

Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 1pm to 6pm. We will begin taking photos at 1pm; dinner service will begin at 4pm. The preview is open to Friends of the Faire only and passes will be checked at the gate. Please call the office at 972-938-3247 no later than March 20, 2009 and make reservations so that we know how much food to order.

Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Ronald the Bald on March 18, 2009, 12:14:34 PM
No letter here. I would like to RSVP by email, but don't know where to send it. I suppose the letter would tell me that.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: captmarga on March 18, 2009, 01:23:22 PM
Check out the FoF page on the Scarborough Website - you must RSVP before Friday.

Thanks

Capt Marga
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: SandrineDeLaTombe on March 18, 2009, 01:37:25 PM
I have not received a letter, but I called and RSVP'd last week.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: *Teach* on March 18, 2009, 02:00:18 PM
no letter here either
(we can't make the preview regardless, so no big deal really)
I have *GOT* to remember to send in those pictures tonight though... sigh

*rum is a bit of a distraction at times*
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Nicolas-Antoine on March 18, 2009, 02:55:02 PM
No letter here either... but I'll pull the info from the site. Thanks for the headsup!
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 18, 2009, 03:42:16 PM
I rsvp'd sometime back........but still no letter.
I didn't get my Screams tickets last year either.....?????
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 18, 2009, 03:44:17 PM
Quote from: Ronald the Bald on March 18, 2009, 12:14:34 PM
No letter here. I would like to RSVP by email, but don't know where to send it. I suppose the letter would tell me that.

No email.....Phone:972-938-3247
Toll Free:  1-888-5-FESTIVAL
  (888-533-7848)

Fax: 972-938-1890
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Macintyre on March 18, 2009, 04:06:07 PM
Thanx for the heads up
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: eloquentXI on March 18, 2009, 04:29:00 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 18, 2009, 03:42:16 PM
I didn't get my Screams tickets last year either.....?????

I wondered about those Scream tickets too...Never got mine either. Hm.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Var Greyshadow on March 18, 2009, 04:35:48 PM
I didn't either, but since I never go to Screams, it didn't bother me too much.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Ronald the Bald on March 19, 2009, 11:53:39 AM
We didn't get Screams tickets last year either. Waited for those until it was too late.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: captmarga on March 19, 2009, 09:11:10 PM
As I now understand, there was no written letter sent.  Was told people needed to read the newsletter (so check your spam filters/Junk mail).

Boils down to if you haven't already RSVP'd, you need to do so by tomorrow.

Capt Marga
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 19, 2009, 09:45:41 PM
I may have gotten an email a few weeks ago, but don't have it anymore.  I already RSVP'd anyway.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Al-Nimer on March 20, 2009, 11:37:15 PM
Just got an email from Scarby.  Here's the body of it:

In just two weeks it will be opening day of our 29th Season and we will once again "Throw wide the gates and let Scarborough Faire begin". We look forward to seeing all of you here.

****** FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE AND SEASON PASS HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE *******
The last day to have your photo ID picture scheduled and made in the office or to E-MAIL your picture is Wednesday, March 25.  After that you will have to have your picture made at the gate.  We highly recommend emailing your picture to pictures@SRFestival.com so that we can have your photo ID pass ready when you first arrive this season.

OPENING DAY – We will have two lines for those who do not already have their photo ID's.  Line #1 will be for those who have sent in their pictures.  (It will be the faster moving line.) Line #2 will be for those who still need their pictures taken. (It will be the slower moving line.) We will open the lines at 9 am on opening day at the Souvenir Gypsy Wagon outside the front gate.  BE SURE AND BRING YOUR ONLINE PRINTED TICKET!

************* FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE ONLY **************************
Friends of the Faire will be able to have their picture ID's made at the Friend of the Faire Preview event on Sunday, March 29 as well.

Speaking of which, the last day to RSVP for the Friend of the Faire Preview event is Wednesday, March 25. Remember this event is for Friends of the Faire only.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 22, 2009, 09:19:08 AM
Quote from: Var Greyshadow on March 18, 2009, 06:57:07 AM
No letter - just an email saying the photo for my ID was OK.  From the FAQ on the Friends of Faire page:

When is the special Friend of the Faire preview?

Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 1pm to 6pm. We will begin taking photos at 1pm; dinner service will begin at 4pm. The preview is open to Friends of the Faire only and passes will be checked at the gate. Please call the office at 972-938-3247 no later than March 20, 2009 and make reservations so that we know how much food to order.



Don Juan and I both received emails saying our photos were ok, but no newsletter since 2/10. We probably
won't go to the preview event in garb if we drive my car as there isn't room for all the accessories.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: queeneleanore on March 24, 2009, 02:02:47 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 18, 2009, 03:42:16 PM
I rsvp'd sometime back........but still no letter.
I didn't get my Screams tickets last year either.....?????





Same for me, no letter, but I did RSVP about a month ago.  No Screams tickets arrived last year either.

~E
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: queeneleanore on March 24, 2009, 02:40:34 PM


Don Juan and I both received emails saying our photos were ok, but no newsletter since 2/10. We probably
won't go to the preview event in garb if we drive my car as there isn't room for all the accessories.
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The gal in the Scarby office said there were no letters sent out this year.  And FoFs are asked to please not wear garb at the Preview (I suppose so any new performers won't be confused as to who we are).  I'll be in my dark gray jeans, white tank top, carrying my purple umbrella, and with my son in tow ... or on a leash, lol.

Look for us so I can say hi! :-)

~E
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 24, 2009, 03:11:09 PM
Quote from: queeneleanore on March 24, 2009, 02:40:34 PM


The gal in the Scarby office said there were no letters sent out this year.  And FoFs are asked to please not wear garb at the Preview (I suppose so any new performers won't be confused as to who we are).  I'll be in my dark gray jeans, white tank top, carrying my purple umbrella, and with my son in tow ... or on a leash, lol.

Look for us so I can say hi! :-)

~E

Actually they did request that people come in garb if they still need to have their photo taken for their FOF ID.
****** FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE AND SEASON PASS HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE *******
The last day to have your photo ID picture scheduled and made in the office or to E-MAIL your picture is Wednesday, March 25.  After that you will have to have your picture made at the gate.  We highly recommend emailing your picture to pictures@SRFestival.com so that we can have your photo ID pass ready when you first arrive this season.

OPENING DAY – We will have two lines for those who do not already have their photo ID's.  Line #1 will be for those who have sent in their pictures.  (It will be the faster moving line.) Line #2 will be for those who still need their pictures taken. (It will be the slower moving line.) We will open the lines at 9 am on opening day at the Souvenir Gypsy Wagon outside the front gate.  BE SURE AND BRING YOUR ONLINE PRINTED TICKET!

************* FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE ONLY **************************
Friends of the Faire will be able to have their picture ID's made in garb at the Friend of the Faire Preview event on Sunday, March 29 as well. 

Speaking of which, the last day to RSVP for the Friend of the Faire Preview event is Wednesday, March 25. Remember this event is for Friends of the Faire only.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: queeneleanore on March 25, 2009, 08:40:44 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on March 24, 2009, 03:11:09 PM

Actually they did request that people come in garb if they still need to have their photo taken for their FOF ID.
****** FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE AND SEASON PASS HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE *******
The last day to have your photo ID picture scheduled and made in the office or to E-MAIL your picture is Wednesday, March 25.  After that you will have to have your picture made at the gate.  We highly recommend emailing your picture to pictures@SRFestival.com so that we can have your photo ID pass ready when you first arrive this season.

...

************* FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE ONLY **************************
Friends of the Faire will be able to have their picture ID's made in garb at the Friend of the Faire Preview event on Sunday, March 29 as well. 

...




Hmm, good to know, as that's not what I was told.  I'll call the office back today for clarification.  Thanks so much for the heads-up.

~E
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Master Benjamin on March 25, 2009, 02:33:10 PM
Just called the office and the told me that garb is optional this year for the pictures and FOF preview
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: queeneleanore on March 26, 2009, 08:39:58 AM
Quote from: Master Benjamin on March 25, 2009, 02:33:10 PM
Just called the office and the told me that garb is optional this year for the pictures and FOF preview


That's basically the answer I received too, so I'll be in garb.  Who else will be in their finest??

~E
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Tukaram on March 27, 2009, 11:57:42 PM
We RSVP'ed my daughter (the only FoF this year). 

I will be an serf this year, orientation is tomorrow.  They said I will not be working Sunday, now I just have to see if I can come Sunday (I've never worked there before so I don't know the rules yet).
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: DonaCatalina on March 28, 2009, 02:40:34 PM
I hope you can come out Sunday.
We'll be there noonish with a bottle of Cava Rosado.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: DonaCatalina on April 02, 2009, 11:39:20 AM
Quote from: Al-Nimer on March 20, 2009, 11:37:15 PM
Just got an email from Scarby.  Here's the body of it:

In just two weeks it will be opening day of our 29th Season and we will once again "Throw wide the gates and let Scarborough Faire begin". We look forward to seeing all of you here.

****** FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE AND SEASON PASS HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE *******
The last day to have your photo ID picture scheduled and made in the office or to E-MAIL your picture is Wednesday, March 25.  After that you will have to have your picture made at the gate.  We highly recommend emailing your picture to pictures@SRFestival.com so that we can have your photo ID pass ready when you first arrive this season.

OPENING DAY – We will have two lines for those who do not already have their photo ID's.  Line #1 will be for those who have sent in their pictures.  (It will be the faster moving line.) Line #2 will be for those who still need their pictures taken. (It will be the slower moving line.) We will open the lines at 9 am on opening day at the Souvenir Gypsy Wagon outside the front gate.  BE SURE AND BRING YOUR ONLINE PRINTED TICKET!

************* FRIENDS OF THE FAIRE ONLY **************************
Friends of the Faire will be able to have their picture ID's made at the Friend of the Faire Preview event on Sunday, March 29 as well.

Speaking of which, the last day to RSVP for the Friend of the Faire Preview event is Wednesday, March 25. Remember this event is for Friends of the Faire only.

Due to problems with the photo ID printer, Scarby is practically begginf people to email their pictures in by Friday April 3 if
they do not already have their pass.
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: Tukaram on April 02, 2009, 06:39:37 PM
I emailed mine and walked right up to the ticket booth and got it.  The line was atrocious for the camera.  This was during emplyee orientation.  I would hate to see the line when guest show up.  My daughter was at the FoF event and said it was pretty bad, luckily she emailed hers as well. (I would like to have been there but I was told I was not welcome (~sniff :'(~)

Email it if you haven't already!
Title: Re: Has everyone gotten their FoF letter?
Post by: captmarga on April 02, 2009, 09:36:26 PM
We worked the camera/printer at NTIF.  Having to pull up the info, cross check, shoot photo, crop, then print is a MINIMUM of 90 seconds.  If not all the info (like the barcode from ticket) is on there, then add another minute.  At an average of 2 minutes apiece, they can only do 30 in an hour. 

Yes, they probably need a second printer, but that type is NOT a standard photo printer, and it's expensive as I understand. It not only puts down your photo, but the barcode on the back, and holo security layer on the top.

Perhaps next year.

Capt Marga