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Title: Fest 2009
Post by: groomporter on April 04, 2009, 02:26:09 PM
Just got our crafters' packet in the mail confirming our contract for the year.

Looks like the Hall of Masters won't be fixed until 2010.

They are also going to try having optional crafters' coupon program on the MNRF website. Crafters who want to participate can submit information to MAF to have a down-loadable coupon on the MNRF website.

There's also some sort of program for local "young artists" that will be on but they aren't sure where it will be located.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Noble Dreg on April 04, 2009, 06:32:39 PM
Well at least they are going to fix the hall.  Given the sad state some of the grounds/buildings were getting into I'd hope to see some re-investment.  I would guess the lease situation made investment risky, now we know the future is secure for some time.  I can't wait!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: William_MacKean on April 04, 2009, 07:43:00 PM
Fest signed a 10 year contract.  However, given the speed and location of the quarry...  I am operating on a 5-year plan.

I would not expect any rehabilitation unless something just happenned to fall down in another storm.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: William_MacKean on April 04, 2009, 07:43:57 PM
I am waiting on my contract packet, too.  I doubt my area will be upgraded at all, unless I pay the cost for it and get an approval.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: groomporter on April 05, 2009, 10:44:46 AM
Actually it was a 15 years lease according an online announcement by Carr Hagerman in Feb 2008.

Fortunately, (or "un" -depending on how many years it means the blasting continues) with the economy and construction industry slow the demand for the rock should be down as well.

The other info in the packet included a calendar for some off-season weddings to be held on site, and a request to avoid making construction noise that would interfere with them, but no mention of restrictions yet about being on site due to blasting like we got just before the run last season.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Lady L on April 06, 2009, 12:25:23 AM
Received my contract too. Did you see that they have updated the theme weekends on their website?
New this year is "Healthy Living" Sept. 26, 27.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Noble Dreg on April 06, 2009, 07:33:30 AM
Quote from: Lady L on April 06, 2009, 12:25:23 AM
Received my contract too. Did you see that they have updated the theme weekends on their website?
New this year is "Healthy Living" Sept. 26, 27.

Well there go the mead/beer sales!  :D
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: DeadBishop on April 06, 2009, 08:18:42 AM
Quote from: Noble Dreg on April 06, 2009, 07:33:30 AM
Quote from: Lady L on April 06, 2009, 12:25:23 AM
Received my contract too. Did you see that they have updated the theme weekends on their website?
New this year is "Healthy Living" Sept. 26, 27.

Well there go the mead/beer sales!  :D

Or any other consumable sold out there, for that matter.... :P ;D
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: renren on April 06, 2009, 01:59:08 PM
Quote from: Lady L on April 06, 2009, 12:25:23 AM
Received my contract too. Did you see that they have updated the theme weekends on their website?
New this year is "Healthy Living" Sept. 26, 27.

Huh?
That's a theme?
For faire?
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: groomporter on April 06, 2009, 02:21:09 PM
The website says something about 5 and 10 k run/walks and health fitness expo and "go Green" demos. Possibly a promotion thing MAF is being paid to do kind of like the ATV test rides last year outside the fence??
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on April 06, 2009, 02:25:01 PM
Anything to keep from having a piracy themed weekend.  Sheesh.   ::)
They were better off with "Big Bean Burrito Blowout" Weekend a couple years back.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: renren on April 06, 2009, 02:33:14 PM
I agree Jack, I agree! I wanna pirate weekend again!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: William_MacKean on April 06, 2009, 03:07:08 PM
Quote from: groomporter on April 06, 2009, 02:21:09 PM
The website says something about 5 and 10 k run/walks and health fitness expo and "go Green" demos. Possibly a promotion thing MAF is being paid to do kind of like the ATV test rides last year outside the fence??

We do that all the time.  It's called the parade!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on April 06, 2009, 03:13:13 PM
As far as the "go green" demos, fine!  We'll get 'em good and seasick!  That'll turn 'em green in a jiffy!  :D
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Capt. Bacardi on April 06, 2009, 03:44:49 PM
We can turn the 5k into a beer crawl then, start at Foaming and end there.  ;D

So our pirate invasion this year will be the 26 & 27 of Sept.......  :o  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on April 06, 2009, 03:56:06 PM
Might as well, since MAF can't seem to get their poop in a group.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: DeadBishop on April 06, 2009, 07:37:22 PM
I think I figured it out!  This is just a dastardly way of telling people they're going to have to walk 5-10k from where they park to the front gate once the gravel pit tears up the main parking lot.... ;D :P
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Noble Dreg on April 06, 2009, 07:57:08 PM
PFFfffttttttt....

There went me coffee! 
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: William_MacKean on April 07, 2009, 07:55:03 AM
Given how fat this country is, any business that supports a healthier lifestyle and tries to change in that direction will have my support.

Any joking on the matter from my end is purely in jest.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: SleepyArcher on April 07, 2009, 08:53:05 AM
Woohoo Longbow competition, bocce ball tournament and spaghetti eating contest..this is gonna be a fun year!!!!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: William_MacKean on April 07, 2009, 10:52:29 AM
I want to have the 5k run right after the eating contest.  That would be funny to watch!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: groomporter on April 07, 2009, 11:21:32 AM
It would certainly be one way for people to go "green" 
(http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr178/Kyra_butterfly/emoticon-0119-puke.gif)
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on April 07, 2009, 02:46:29 PM
I like Bacardi's idea of a 5k pub crawl.  Last one with a working liver wins.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Capt. Bacardi on April 07, 2009, 02:55:39 PM
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on April 07, 2009, 02:46:29 PM
I like Bacardi's idea of a 5k pub crawl.  Last one with a working liver wins.

I am impressed yours is still working, mine stopped years ago...  :o
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on April 07, 2009, 03:03:10 PM
That's just it; it doesn't.  I had to contract its function out to a sweatshop somewhere in Lower Slobovia a few years back.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Capt. Bacardi on April 07, 2009, 03:13:41 PM
Well that makes sence then.......
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Lord Figaro on April 10, 2009, 07:02:51 PM
That makes a lot of sense to me. Do all that can be done to have a pirate weekend no matter what.
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on April 10, 2009, 07:05:35 PM
Fig, you know that every weekend is a pirate weekend for me!  ;D
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: groomporter on May 18, 2009, 10:52:48 AM
They just posted a list of pre-Fest promotions and parades the cast is taking part in
http://www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/promotions.html
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on June 03, 2009, 03:32:57 PM
Jack:  "It's 80 days to opening cannon.  I've got my season pass, my Fest Friends membership, an empty flask, and we're wearing sunglasses."

Bacardi: "Hit it."

Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Marietta Graziella on June 04, 2009, 07:08:52 AM
LRtheFOL!

I can just see you two idiots sitting in a cabriolet having this conversation. 

Loved it!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Noble Dreg on June 04, 2009, 09:03:46 AM
I don't know if "Jack" and "Bacardi" would make a good mix...
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on June 04, 2009, 09:06:42 AM
The combination has been known to get people to drink more beer, oddly enough.  ;)
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Muffin on June 04, 2009, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on June 04, 2009, 09:06:42 AM
The combination has been known to get people to drink more beer, oddly enough.  ;)


ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :D :-*

Indeed it does!!!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: William_MacKean on June 05, 2009, 12:12:23 PM
I am looking forward to the season.

And I do have a favor to ask of my fellow participants and attendees:
Let's go into all of this with an open mind and optimistic heart.  We may not understand or agree with all decisions made, but like true Americans we can thrive in any rule set.

I know a couple folks in management.  And I have to say that there is some real talent in there.  I have no doubt that they are trying their best to make it a success, in their own way.  I plan to work my arse off to make my mead booth a success in my own way!
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on June 05, 2009, 09:13:29 PM
Quote from: Muffin on June 04, 2009, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on June 04, 2009, 09:06:42 AM
The combination has been known to get people to drink more beer, oddly enough.  ;)


ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :D :-*

Indeed it does!!!
Hey, if I'm getting started with the silliness this early, you know it's going to be one of those seasons.  ;D :D

Wild ride, anyone?  A little mayhem, even?  Holy schnikeys, Jack's wardrobe changed!  [cue cheesy dramatic music from the 50's]
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: renren on June 05, 2009, 10:45:40 PM
Quote from: Noble Dreg on June 04, 2009, 09:03:46 AM
I don't know if "Jack" and "Bacardi" would make a good mix...
I think I'm getting a hangove just reading about it! :D
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Welsh Wench on June 05, 2009, 10:57:03 PM
The only three reasons I would visit MN...and to see a talking Muffin, of course!

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e65/welshwench/untitled.jpg)
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Noble Dreg on June 06, 2009, 08:05:11 AM
Awwh shucks...I didn't think you cared...what?...not me... :'(





;D
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Welsh Wench on June 06, 2009, 08:09:08 AM
I should have amended that--to see all the MN people I have interacted with on the forum.
But I don't have a visual of your boots  you.  :D
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Capt. Bacardi on June 06, 2009, 09:07:54 AM
Aye Wenchie seeing everyones boots faces would make it easier...  :o  ;)

So what weekend will you be up...  ;D Blue is missing his perch.  :o
Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Welsh Wench on June 06, 2009, 09:41:08 AM
Hey, I still have scratch marks on my....flask. Yeah, that's it. Flask.

Title: Re: Fest 2009
Post by: Captain Jack Wolfe on June 06, 2009, 08:10:24 PM
And one of Blue's kids had the most spectacular incubator I've ever seen in my life.  :o ;D