First off, I just want to say that we went up some tough competition! Sterling, AZRF, and LARF sound like incredible faires and I know each of the hosts will do an amazing job hosting a future Rendezvous.
Thanks to all those who voted!
Now...
This is the prelimary stages of planning. Keep your eyes open in the next couple weeks for voting on which weekend for the Rendezvous to happen, Travel + Tourism info, etc. etc. etc!
Can't wait to see everyone in the Spring! 265 days til Scarby opens its gate for the 2010 season!
Sign me up as a volunteer local, for, er, well something... :)
I can't cook though, so be sure it's not food related unless it involves reservations!
Ummm can somebody fill in a newb? What exactly is this? ???
VOTE NOW FOR YOUR RENDEZVOUS DATES!!!!!
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=8115.0 (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=8115.0)
Put us down on the "out of town" helpers list
You tell us what you need... and it will get done
*there will be much rum consumed as this goes on I am betting*
So is the 'RENDEZVOUS' a party/get together for members of this forum? ???
Is it held on the campgrounds or on the faire grounds?
Quote from: Hercules on July 21, 2009, 12:47:16 PM
So is the 'RENDEZVOUS' a party/get together for members of this forum? ???
Is it held on the campgrounds or on the faire grounds?
RenDezvous is an EPIC gathering, where people on these forums, from all over the country, invade one faire, for one weekend. It's a whole weekend of meeting new people from RF, as well as seeing people that you haven't seen since the LAST RenDezvous. I LOVE IT!
Kewl. So is there a secret handshake that newbs like me get after the spanking and humiliation hazing? :D
Quote from: Hercules on July 21, 2009, 01:34:20 PM
Kewl. So is there a secret handshake that newbs like me get after the spanking and humiliation hazing? :D
Yeah ... you have to buy all my beer for the weekend! Yeah, thats it! ;D
Quote from: Scotsman on July 21, 2009, 02:13:13 PM
Quote from: Hercules on July 21, 2009, 01:34:20 PM
Kewl. So is there a secret handshake that newbs like me get after the spanking and humiliation hazing? :D
Yeah ... you have to buy all my beer for the weekend! Yeah, thats it! ;D
Great initiation plan Scotsman!
If this is your first Rendevious, you get to buy drinks!
*Let's see the new folks keep you in beer and me in rum... there's a double whammy of a challenge*
Thanks, but I think I'll choose the being-spanked option. Now which of you two wanna be first?
Scotsman says he will... I heard him
*Spankings have potential for rum spillage...*
Quote from: Hercules on July 21, 2009, 03:09:18 PM
Thanks, but I think I'll choose the being-spanked option. Now which of you two wanna be first?
Hmmm, spankings for beer ... spankings for beer ... well, I guess if thats what it takes to get a beer, I must do what I have to do ... I will take a six pack of spankings please! ;D
Wait... are you giving spankings for beer, or getting them?!? 'Cuz if you're gettin' 'em, I have a 6 of Guinness with your name on it! ROFL
Now... will it be the paddle, or the flogger? :P ::)
~WHACK~ "Thank you sir may I have another!" ~WHACK~ "Thank you sir may I have another!"
As amusing as this is, number one, lets get back on topic, please. And number two, please be careful, keep going with that thought, and it'll get this moved to Johns Inn.
Yes Ma'am...
*can I still have my rum?*
...........................................partypooper
Quote from: Scotsman on July 21, 2009, 02:13:13 PM
Quote from: Hercules on July 21, 2009, 01:34:20 PM
Kewl. So is there a secret handshake that newbs like me get after the spanking and humiliation hazing? :D
Yeah ... you have to buy all my beer for the weekend! Yeah, thats it! ;D
He's lying
You have to buy everyones beer!
Has a date been set for this drunken erm debauchery erm - fete?
Someone ~cough-cough~..me changed the subject :-[
Here's the link for the voting on dates that Ms Blue listed on the 2nd page.
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=8115.0
Oops... sorry, Elo, my fail! I'll not give in to the temptation to spank a Scotsman again, at least not here!!! ROFL
Taffy, I think there's a voting thread for setting a date, somewhere...
(ummm, yeah, what ^Herc^ said...)
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 22, 2009, 12:24:33 PM
Oops... sorry, Elo, my fail! I'll not give in to the temptation to spank a Scotsman again, at least not here!!! ROFL
Taffy, I think there's a voting thread for setting a date, somewhere...
(ummm, yeah, what ^Herc^ said...)
<-- is Scottish
Rani, thanks for the vote link. Now I have done my rennie duty & voted I can take the rest of the day off. Or not. Nope, boss'll not approve.
This is supposed to be for the planning, not for wise-cracking and all.
Yes, we are excited, yes we are going to have an incredible time.
But this is the business side of things because this is quite an undertaking.
Unless you have something beneficial to add, suggestion or an idea, please post in a different thread.
Thank you.
Sure... but thank Hercules since he provided it!
Not a problem, Elo! We all know how hard you and Blue are going to have to work to get this thing in the works, and whatever I can do to help from up here, just consider me volunteered!
Several ideas suggested are...
A Treasure Hunt aka Scavenger Hunt across our wonderful faire that would begin with the Opening Cannon on Saturday morning and would end Sunday afternoon at the cannon sounding Parade, as winners would be annouced during the Sunday afternoon Parade Meet n' Greet.
A Guided Pub Trot from one end of the faire, to the other, sampling some of the villages best and giving visitors a chance to visiting each of our several wonderful pubs.
Other suggested ideas have been a craft class on each day taught by one of our forum members, and also...a game of Musical Men.
It may seem early but we want to really brainstorm and prepare for everything, as we want this to be a Rendezvous to remember! ;)
I haven't been on the forums long enough to really give a proper description but for those that don't know about Rendezvous, its an annual gathering/invasion of forum members from across the US at a single faire for the full weekend. So far, its been at TRF, MNRF, TNRF, and then coming up in September, it will be at MDRF. Maybe someone who attended the first can give us the story of how it originally got started?
This is very exciting and i am looking forward to it!
If there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know. :)
As a person whose home faire will doubtfully ever be selected for a rendevoux - might I suggest a pairing game of sorts? A "homefield advantage" paired with a "vistitor". Kinda a ren-harmony kinda thing so that a local can tour a vistor around? The possibilities are still dancing in my head..... but perhaps someone with more creativity than myself can make some suggestion.
I do have to mention. My experience with Scarby was wonderful back in 2002, but I did leave texas a bit perplexed with the "uni-card" and "picnic pass" needed to purchase alcohol inside and outside of faire. If those are still a necessity, perhaps someone could clue non-texans about them?
That sounds a great idea Mehan.
Maybe those of us who already hang with a certain group of people can volunteer to "host" matching numbers of people to show around faire one day.
We should categorize ourselves according to what we like to do so that the visitors know who they want to pair up with.
AS in... Are you a shopper, a pub crawler, show watcher etc. (or some combination of those)
My Lovely Lady and I fit pretty much into all three categories at different times of the day.
There are many other categories, this was just a quick thought.
What kind of faire goer are you people?
(Perhaps a thread should be started on just this one topic to start matching up Hosts and Guests?)
*Whoever is on mine needs to like rum... or at least be willing to try lots of samples lol*
That really is a wonderful idea, although it might be easier handled in a bit smaller increment than a whole day. Perhaps a half day, with a switch off around lunch time, so people can meet and hang with more than one set of locals, and participate in different activities. Just a thought...
This sort of thing is why I would like the longer weekend, just so everyone can get as much Scarby in as possible! I was there for 3 days, and I still didn't get to everything I wanted to see and do!
Oh!!! Another thought! LOL This year I stayed in the campground at Cedar Hill State Park with the Bayou Scoundrels, and it would have been a wonderful venue for an after-Faire bonfire/cookout/gathering, if we had been able to arrange it beforehand, and since there is plenty of time I'd just like to throw the idea out there!
I swear Rani..you and I are so often on the same bandwidth. I go to send ,my post and Boom you squeek in ahead of me! :)
I was thinking the same. Such a lovely idea, I'd want to go with several different groups!
Quote from: Anna Iram on July 22, 2009, 08:29:42 PM
I swear Rani..you and I are so often on the same bandwidth. I go to send ,my post and Boom you squeek in ahead of me! :)
I was thinking the same. Such a lovely idea, I'd want to go with several different groups!
Two peas, that's what we are... :D
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 22, 2009, 08:27:31 PM
Oh!!! Another thought! LOL This year I stayed in the campground at Cedar Hill State Park with the Bayou Scoundrels, and it would have been a wonderful venue for an after-Faire bonfire/cookout/gathering, if we had been able to arrange it beforehand, and since there is plenty of time I'd just like to throw the idea out there!
Rani the camping idea looks great to me and I think my hubby would like it too. Would you fill me and everyone else in a bit on what Cedar Hill is like? Ya know, showers, privies, that sort of thing...
Blue and I have discussed this a couple times.
And that is the big question at hand, how do we have a few key activities without planning out every single waking second that people have when they visit Scarby. Its a tough balance.
Right now, we're merely brainstorming to see if anyone has any better ideas than what we've come up with. And for those who have experience to help us out too. ;D
We have discussed seeing if we can have the Pavillion behind the Cat 'n Fiddle rented out for the RF group that weekend or at least be able to hang our banner so that we have a covered area to sit, have something to drink, a place for our traditional During/After Parade Meet n' Greet that will house all who come.
I'd love to!!!
*The campsites in three of the areas are all hook-up sites, with water and electric, for RV's and such, although tents are also allowed.
*There are very decent facilities, with toilets, showers with plentiful hot water, sinks and mirrors.
*They're basically clean, with the normal wet floors of a lake facility from people tracking in water, but they spray them down a couple of times a day.
*There are dump areas for trash and septic, and hooks to hang your camp trash bags so the small critters don't get into them.
*Each site looked to have a covered picnic table with nearby fire ring complete with attached yet movable heavy grill top for cooking.
*Each person must pay an admission fee of $5 per day/night, over and above the camping fee of $20 per night (2009 prices), so that's a consideration for a gathering. Not sure if there is a group usage rate, though.
*Memorial weekend was absolutely packed, and we all had our camping reservations at least a month in advance.
*There are primitive sites, but they are all hike-in, so car camping at these isn't really an option.
If I think of anything else I'll update this post, but this isn't really a camping or lodging thread, so I'll stop here. I will say that it was a great place to camp, though...
Eloquent has a very good point.
As one of the planners for Rendezvous in TN, may I offer a suggestion?
Keep it simple.
One activity a day.
Optional.
Well everything will be made optional, because I know there will be people who will wander on their own accord.
Which I welcome gladly, because experiencing our faire for yourself is what we hope!
I know our two usual Scarby happenings, that have been for at least two years now is we have the Pre-Cannon Shennagens, where we all meet up before cannon in the FoF parking lot, get dressed, everyone has the usual morning drink and chat, go up and watch the cast play and be amazing at front gate, until Boomer sounds at 10. Then, during/after parade, (cannon sounds at 1 PM) we have our RF.com Meet 'n Greet. I know as a local, these two things will happen that weekend because its tradition for us.
Beyond that, everything is still up for consideration!
Elo, please also remember to not plan so many things that you and Blue don't have time to wander, chat and enjoy Faire (and the RenDezvouz) also!!! We want you two to have fun, without falling over from exhaustion!
Oh I won't, don't worry.
I know that maybe two of those suggestioned happenings are going to happen, if that. These are only ideas.
And I'll have plenty of time to do what I like, I'll make sure of it!
Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease... Musical Men!?!
No decisions are definite yet, we've still got a lot of time between now and then. But it is a consideration. ;)
I know that there is a favor being made for the 2009 Rendezvous. I think we need to continue the tradition, don't ya'll think so too?
Quote from: eloquentXI on July 22, 2009, 11:39:26 PM
I know that there is a favor being made for the 2009 Rendezvous. I think we need to continue the tradition, don't ya'll think so too?
I did see the commemorative pin, if that's what your talking about, for sure. I love the idea, wish I had one for the first two I've been able to attend.
Ms. Blue mentioned tailgate parties post-faire too. I like that idea because I hang out after wards in the parking lot waitng for the crowd to disperse.
Hey all! I saw a question for the 'Uni-Card' and wanted to let you know that our Faire (Scarby) does not have that requirement anymore. You don't have to join 'the club' to drink.
On that note to those who have never been in TRF, or Scarby 'heat'.
This is not the place to get sloshed, the heat will keep you in check, even if we don't.
Elo, ask Berit (he's on here) after Sept, about possibly hanging the Rendevouz sign on the pavilion behind the Cat n' Fiddle.
Couple reasons why I like this idea:
~ You in an area of the place that has low traffic, so if we are over there we are not 'interupting' anyone in particular.
~ you are right next to our indoor pub and across from that, there are some games and the petting zoo (for those who fancy that)
~ You can watch the Joust and Highland Games and not have to leave the comfort of shade.
Mind; I wouldn't bother pestering managment right now about Scarby next year. Their minds are on SCREAMS and won't transition back to Scarby Matters until after SCREAMS is in full swing.
I wonder if the RenDezvous pin can acknowledge that it'll be Scarby's 30 year anniversary?
Welsh Wench has it right too, keep it simple, there is soooo much to see in such a small place that one activity a day would be just fine and get everyone into the spirit of the stay.
And the idea of having one out of towner and one local pairing up is brilliant! (or, small mass-herds)
The cast has spent many many moons creating our village into the reality that you see, and they are chock full of history for those who wish to hear about it. Plus, all the history and stories of the Villagers themselves and the Royal Court.
I can guarentee that the cast is aware of the Rendezvous and is excited about the gathering being at the Home Village. Elo, just let me know what I can do to help!.
A couple of memorable things from RenDezvous that we have attended in the past:
We marched in the parade both days with the RF banner. It's so much fun. I hope we can do that again.
Also, in TN, Welsh Wench and Lady Nicolette arranged with different vendors to each donate a gift certificate. Each day at the morning gathering outside the gates, they passed around tickets (free) and drew them out of a hat, and gave the winners a prize. It was a lot of fun, hand clapping, cheers, etc. (and me jumping up and down when I won one!).
Don't forget to plan a time for the group photo. If there are RF members on cast, the photo was taken at the end of faire, outside the gates.
Hi Everyone,I'm the creator of the 2009 Commemorative Pin. My thoughts were that every year there would be a Commemorative item to mark this wonderful event. If theres anything I can do to help with this please don't hesitate to ask. ;)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh312/BYRDLUVR/1421_RENDEZVOUS2009V21.jpg)
Quote from: LADY JOYCE ANN on July 24, 2009, 06:14:24 PM
Hi Everyone,I'm the creator of the 2009 Commemorative Pin. My thoughts were that every year there would be a Commemorative item to mark this wonderful event. If theres anything I can do to help with this please don't hesitate to ask. ;)
Thanks so much, Lady Joyce Ann. We'll be in contact with you soon about who you went to to make the pins and how you went about doing it so we can have some tips. Again, thank you!!
Lilaney and I were talking and wonder if there might be interest in a guided tour of our faire? Here's what we were discussing:
- The tour would be done by interested cast / former cast who want to offer 20-30 minutes of their day.
- The tour would be done in increments, so would cover the whole faire, but, say, Lilaney would do the first 30 minute increment which would cover front gate to the jousting field along the high road, then I would pick it up at the jousting field and head around Pecan Grove toward Eagle crossing, then someone else would do it from Eagle Crossing over the Troll Bridge and along to the Misting Bridge
- The tour would consist of the history of OUR Scarborough, all of the stories and tales that have become a part of the accepted history that the performers use as background. Sir Edsel, why people touch the posts when they cross the bridge, stories about characters who have become "canon" for us all, and the like.
- People could drop in and out at the various segments or stay as long as they like.
- It would happen once per day on the weekend that the RFers are here.
The thought is that this might appeal to those who like things like the HC&M lectures and the like, and might give a bit of a sense of the richness that our Scarborough has in terms of tradition and history.
Thoughts?
First off...this ---> "the Pavillion behind the Cat 'n Fiddle rented out for the RF group that weekend".
If no one has unofficially or officially recognized Elo has head planner...someone has to direct things and she's doing a great job steering things... so HUZZAH Elo. (You must wear the hat every day though)
I'll be there every weekend and most every day so if i can help out... let me know. I'll donate a day or more to be a guide to newbies... whatever it takes to ensure that those who elect to travel to my "home faire" are welcomed and assisted in a way that makes them enjoy Scarby..(how could you not enjoy Scarby, right? lol)
Let me know Elo and thanks for grabbing the bull by the horns, so to speak. I even promise to only clad in the DW Merlin AFTER the newbies meet me so as to not scare them off. It appears that I come across a bit scary to some people... especially the kiddos... don't want that.
I am jonesing for a faire so friggin bad right now.
I might wear it one day, both days, I don't know yet...I love my new hat...but I love my long hair too....
Lys + Lilaney, that is a wonderful idea and for those that like history and such, they would probably really enjoy it. I know I would enjoy it too...maybe I could get my own walk through one of the weekends before if we choose to do it, as I'd love to hear the stories of my home shire. Lilaney told me about the 1st Wishing Tree (I think thats what it was called? Forgive me if I got it mixed up.) Something to discuss and consider, definitely!
Merlin, thank you. :) But I can't get all the credit, Blue has been doing quite a bit of work behind the scenes with figuring out area restaurants that would work, info on hotels, etc. She's my other half when it comes to this ordeal, so much kudos has to go to my big sister also.
Quote from: lys1022 on July 25, 2009, 03:25:02 PM
Lilaney and I were talking and wonder if there might be interest in a guided tour of our faire? Here's what we were discussing:
- The tour would be done by interested cast / former cast who want to offer 20-30 minutes of their day.
- The tour would be done in increments, so would cover the whole faire, but, say, Lilaney would do the first 30 minute increment which would cover front gate to the jousting field along the high road, then I would pick it up at the jousting field and head around Pecan Grove toward Eagle crossing, then someone else would do it from Eagle Crossing over the Troll Bridge and along to the Misting Bridge
- The tour would consist of the history of OUR Scarborough, all of the stories and tales that have become a part of the accepted history that the performers use as background. Sir Edsel, why people touch the posts when they cross the bridge, stories about characters who have become "canon" for us all, and the like.
- People could drop in and out at the various segments or stay as long as they like.
- It would happen once per day on the weekend that the RFers are here.
The thought is that this might appeal to those who like things like the HC&M lectures and the like, and might give a bit of a sense of the richness that our Scarborough has in terms of tradition and history.
Thoughts?
That's a wonderful idea. :)
Great!
Lyss and I will concur with other Villagers and cast and see what we can come up with and then present it to Elo and Blue.
Mainly we'll bring times and locations, so that Elo and Blue won't have to stress about building that part of the game.
It comes 'pre-built' and is simply an option of entertainment that will be offered to those who are interested.
And yes, Elo, you are right the '1st wishing tree' is a great story; the Baron had to induct a new one when the branches of the first one grew up taller than 20 feet.
There are all sorts of other stories to tell. Like the time Lady Francis had to 'rescue' Kitt Rooke and Sebastion from one of their many mortal perals. Or, the great Food Fight of 1527, or the Year the Gypsy's came, or even better: The Year the Baron Came!
(All depends on which side of the story you're on how awesome that adventure was.)
Now, no more threadjacking: Back on Target!
Great job to Elle, our entertainment director! I'll be handling our non-faire events, such as the Friday night gathering, as well as our "Farewell Dinner". We'll, of course, need Lairde Guard'n M'Crack to play the maitre 'd again LOL.
We'll have someone handling all of the hotel/camp information, and tickets as well. I'm sure that everything will be GREAT!!!
This sounds like it's going to be a blast! I'm loving all the ideas! Can't wait 'til Scarby next year!!! I've never been to one of these, but if you need an extra hand, I'm here. Seriously, if you folks need ANY help with ANYTHING (for the Rendezvous, of course. I do have some limits! :D ), I work from home and am usually always in front of the computer (unless I'm at faire). ;)
I enjoy being a "Jack Jane of all trades". "I have many skills." And, I'm willing to craft, cook, greet, or pretty much any task. Plz...plz...plz...let me help.
*waves hands and jumps up and down*
By the By I'm still here.... waiting to help plan.
My computer got a nasty virus on it and as I don't have a very traditional job had no access to the forums until it got fixed.
But now it is and I'm back ready for whatever comes my way!
Elo & Blue, just had a thought, in watching Lady Glorianna collecting ticket money thru the mail for Rendezvous 2009,I think it would be alot easier to set up a paypal account to collect the ticket money. I know on the Rendezvous Pin thats how I'm collecting the money and so far so good.Just a thought.
Hey Guys, I'm just now catching up on this thread (read the entire thing just now). I voted a couple of weeks ago on the date but have been busy since. I appreciate everyone's efforts thus far, this is a monumental undertaking to assure that it turns out right. We will be there the entire weekend from Friday night until after all is done Sunday. Please, let us know what needs to be done. I've seen some great ideas - the tour of our beloved Scarby will be great, the "matching" of home and away folke is a great idea and many others. Making this a memorable weekend won't be a problem, but those who are leading things make sure and delegate so you are not overwhelmed and can actually enjoy the time yourselves. I will follow along, but keep me in mind (and Sherry, I'll volunteer her too, just don't tell her) and we will do what needs to be done to assure a grand event!
I am a bit of a historian and have studied Waxahachie quite a bit, don't know if that helps. Did you know Waxahachie is home to one of the top ten most haunted restaurants in the Country? But, I also know Scarby like the back of my hand as well (this coming year is my 20th anniversary so the Rendevous will have a special meaning to me, one year before Elo was born...bodkins I'm getting old).
How long will the voting last before the date is decided??
Voting for the date is up on August 20th. We should know by then!
The Cat & Fiddle is a mostest excellent place for ya'll to be!! :D That way I only have to run out of the fence when I'm not doing anything and I still get to hang out with you guys!! :D
I see voting is a little light (63 seems a small number so far). I am a meteorologist and professional storm-chaser and have a little insight into long-range and history-based forecasting. I put the forecast based on the same factors that the Old Farmers Almanac uses. But, it is a long way to try to forecast something, although the historical is interesting. I hope it helps a little. I am leaning toward the 17th and 18th because it always seems to be great weather. Our folks from the north will melt on Memorial Day weekend. A friend of mine from Michigan is part of the Scarby mud now! Well she will tell you that anyway. But I will be excited to be there and take part no matter when we celebrate REndevous! Weather forecasting is risky business anyway.
April 10/11 Opening Weekend - generally one of the last cold periods. 50% rainy over last 20 years. Almost always highs in the 60s to 70s. Forecast is seasonably cool with a 60% chance of precip.
April 17/18 - believe it or not, the best weekend based on weather forecasting. Temps generally in the low 70's for highs and less rain than most of the rest of April. 18 out of the last 20 years has been fair and dry around the 17th of April. Forecast is fair and seasonably mild with highs in the low to mid 70's and 15% chance of precip.
April 24/25 Mid Season Invasion - Some may not want to hear this one since several birthdays are celebrated, but since this event stands on its own we may want to consider that the 20 to 25th is generally very wet with highs in the upper 70's to low 80's. From April 20th in fact to May 5th is very unsettled and our wettest period. Forecast for next year is unsettled with periods of rain (70% chance) and highs near 80. It has rained during this period almost 100% of the time back to 1980.
May 1/2 May Day - another unsettled period. Forecast is for unsettled weather with periods of rain and highs near 80.
May 8/9 Mothers Day - generally warming up here with highs in the low 80's, but a little less unsettled. Forecast for the 5th - 10th of May is becoming warmer with alternating sun and clouds with 40% chance of rain and highs near 85.
May 15/16 - Typically our average first time to hit 90 and a very stormy period (15th to the 20th). Forecast is 60% chance of thundershowers with highs in the upper 80's.
May 22/23 - this one is usually a hot and dry weekend at times getting into the mid to upper 90s but drying out some so that humidity is not always as bad. Forecast for next year is for a 40% chance of thundershowers and highs in the upper 80's to low 90's.
May 29/30/31 Memorial Day Weekend - 12 our of the last 20 years this has been our first 100 degree period. Weather becomes relatively unsettled as the heat can set off heavy storms, or the heat just decides to torture us on its own. Forecast for next year though doesn't look as hot as usual with 30% chance of thundershowers and a high in the low 90's. Long-range calls for us to hit 100 for the first time on June 8th in 2010.
Quote from: Ryk Rakham on August 02, 2009, 07:37:22 PM
I am a meteorologist and professional storm-chaser
Where do you live?! :D I need a buddy to chase with elsewise I'm stuck in the city limits...and nothing EVER happens in the city limits :(
Quote from: Ryk Rakham on August 02, 2009, 07:37:22 PM
I see voting is a little light (63 seems a small number so far).
I put a sticky under the Scarby forum about the voting with the link to the voting thread. Maybe that will help with the voter turnout.
Thanks! I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that the late April date gets it. COME ON BDAY RENDEZVOUS!!!
Hey all. I just need to correct a bit of misinformation. You do STILL NEED TO JOIN THE CLUB to purchase alcoholic beverages. It is very easy though, all we have to do is swipe your driver's license and you will receive a sticker to show that you are a member. Easy as can be.
With regard to other issues, Lilaney is right, Screams is the towering concern for the next few months. After that, let's see what the Faire can do to assist and facilitate. I will try to stick my nose in at least once a week for the time being. 30 years of Scarbie with RF in celebration with us. Yahoo!
Berit of Miller, Knight of Lite
I read about the prospect of rain on the April 24-25 weekend. I don't think I've ever been to a RenDezvous where it hasn't poured at least 1 day - but 1 day is enough!
Never been to Texas, but I'm wondering, what kind of "rain" do you actually get? Joking aside (I'm imagining, "it rains rum, of course"), are we talking torrential downpour, horrendous thunder & lightening, a gentle misting, mud puddles that suck your boots off, and the gamut in between?
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 04, 2009, 07:48:17 PM
Never been to Texas, but I'm wondering, what kind of "rain" do you actually get? Joking aside (I'm imagining, "it rains rum, of course"), are we talking torrential downpour, horrendous thunder & lightening, a gentle misting, mud puddles that suck your boots off, and the gamut in between?
The answer is......all of the above. It could do anything at any time....we had all of them this season...especially on the joust end of the faire
Lady Renee - after transplanting the family to Texas 16 years ago, my take on Texas spring rains is this:
It is either going to drizzle on and off, be humid and hot, and just be annoying. Or it will be a colossal thunderstorm for about an hour and then go away. Of course, the colossal thunderstorms can come more than once a day, but the nastier it is the faster it generally runs to the next county. Those all-day soaking rains that occur in the more northern parts of the country, generally do not happen here.
Both make for some level of nastiness in traipsing through mud at the faire, but our experience this past spring was the more rain there was, the more fun it was because everyone who was there just loved being at faire regardless of the weather. I personally would not even consider rain as a determining factor of whether to go to Scarby or not - we will be there no matter what.
Of course now that I've said that, whatever weekend for Rendezvous is chosen, will produce one of those all weekend, 24-hour soaking rains! Who has nargle remover that they can send me? I've sent all mine to Queen Bonnie!
LADY KETT!! HUSH NOW! It didn't rain a drop during the faire day on my birthday weekend last year. I wish to keep it that way!
We have no idea how the weather will be, and if it does rain, then so be it! We will enjoy the rain.
We had a couple, gorgeous, non-hot Spring days last season, and I expect they'll happen again. ;)
I actually prefer Scarborough when it rains. Less crowds and watching kids play in the mud pits is fun!
So IMHO. The day should be based off what schedule(s) works best and don't worry about the weather so much.
I thought the weather during Memorial weekend this year was perfect, short-lived cloudbursts included, and I really enjoyed having the three whole days at Faire. Of course, I'm not sure what the typical weather is for the time of year, so it could have just been this year, but it was never so hot that I felt like leaving, and there is so much lovely shade that's it's easy to find a place to sit and cool off.
As Texas residents, rain at faire is fine with you. For those of us coming on an airplane, with limited baggage allowances, it's important to get an idea of what the weather will be to prioritize what we need to pack.
As I mentioned, the other 2 RenDezvous have had a day where the heavens opened, but having driven, we had a lot more leeway on what to take (just about everything that could fit in Chiquita)! :D
Texas weather is unpredictable during that time of the year. It could be a gorgeous spring day or colder then a well digger's derriere in Siberia. And those conditions can and have change same-day. My suggestion is to bring layered clothing. As much cotton clothing as possible.
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 04, 2009, 07:48:17 PM
I read about the prospect of rain on the April 24-25 weekend. I don't think I've ever been to a RenDezvous where it hasn't poured at least 1 day - but 1 day is enough!
Never been to Texas, but I'm wondering, what kind of "rain" do you actually get? Joking aside (I'm imagining, "it rains rum, of course"), are we talking torrential downpour, horrendous thunder & lightening, a gentle misting, mud puddles that suck your boots off, and the gamut in between?
Last year was the wettest year in a loooooong time. Generally...if it does rain... it's light and doesn't last long. I know there was some talk of putting in some cobblestone sidewalks because a few of the merchants in the low areas lost customers after the rain.
I've been to Scarby a LOT and it rarely ruins the weekend. We seem to find a covered area around a pub and forget all about the rain. Long dresses will get dirty but the weekend isn't lost because of rain.
As for mud...they are very good at getting saw dust down immediately after the rain and the ground is very hard so there are only a few spots that create actual mud... some spots get very slippery but not deep mud.
Oh and speaking of mud. You ladies need to know our mud has a lot of clay in it. The mud will come out cotton skirts and pants but it's much harder to get out of the fancier dresses made of poly-blends.
Quote from: Nicolas-Antoine on August 04, 2009, 02:32:17 PM
Quote from: Ryk Rakham on August 02, 2009, 07:37:22 PM
I see voting is a little light (63 seems a small number so far).
I put a sticky under the Scarby forum about the voting with the link to the voting thread. Maybe that will help with the voter turnout.
A fine idea. Matters not which day, we will be there. Thanks....
Quote from: Merlin on August 06, 2009, 09:05:09 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 04, 2009, 07:48:17 PM
I read about the prospect of rain on the April 24-25 weekend. I don't think I've ever been to a RenDezvous where it hasn't poured at least 1 day - but 1 day is enough!
Never been to Texas, but I'm wondering, what kind of "rain" do you actually get? Joking aside (I'm imagining, "it rains rum, of course"), are we talking torrential downpour, horrendous thunder & lightening, a gentle misting, mud puddles that suck your boots off, and the gamut in between?
Last year was the wettest year in a loooooong time. Generally...if it does rain... it's light and doesn't last long. I know there was some talk of putting in some cobblestone sidewalks because a few of the merchants in the low areas lost customers after the rain.
I've been to Scarby a LOT and it rarely ruins the weekend. We seem to find a covered area around a pub and forget all about the rain. Long dresses will get dirty but the weekend isn't lost because of rain.
As for mud...they are very good at getting saw dust down immediately after the rain and the ground is very hard so there are only a few spots that create actual mud... some spots get very slippery but not deep mud.
Last year was indeed the wettest year in many moons. I brought home Scarby mud on me boots every weekend. This shall be a wonderful event. I would rally for opening weekend as my birthday occurs then, but it is cold more often than not on opening (although last year was perfect) and wouldn't want to tempt winter to hang on for one last weekend and don't care to celebrate any more birthdays (growing too many of them). I just look forward to seeing everyone from around the country. Those of us who live near Scarby are so proud to have everyone returning to our magical village.
Quote from: Ryk Rakham on August 06, 2009, 07:52:41 PM
Quote from: Merlin on August 06, 2009, 09:05:09 AM
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on August 04, 2009, 07:48:17 PM
I read about the prospect of rain on the April 24-25 weekend. I don't think I've ever been to a RenDezvous where it hasn't poured at least 1 day - but 1 day is enough!
Never been to Texas, but I'm wondering, what kind of "rain" do you actually get? Joking aside (I'm imagining, "it rains rum, of course"), are we talking torrential downpour, horrendous thunder & lightening, a gentle misting, mud puddles that suck your boots off, and the gamut in between?
Last year was the wettest year in a loooooong time. Generally...if it does rain... it's light and doesn't last long. I know there was some talk of putting in some cobblestone sidewalks because a few of the merchants in the low areas lost customers after the rain.
I've been to Scarby a LOT and it rarely ruins the weekend. We seem to find a covered area around a pub and forget all about the rain. Long dresses will get dirty but the weekend isn't lost because of rain.
As for mud...they are very good at getting saw dust down immediately after the rain and the ground is very hard so there are only a few spots that create actual mud... some spots get very slippery but not deep mud.
Last year was indeed the wettest year in many moons. I brought home Scarby mud on me boots every weekend. This shall be a wonderful event. I would rally for opening weekend as my birthday occurs then, but it is cold more often than not on opening (although last year was perfect) and wouldn't want to tempt winter to hang on for one last weekend and don't care to celebrate any more birthdays (growing too many of them). I just look forward to seeing everyone from around the country. Those of us who live near Scarby are so proud to have everyone returning to our magical village.
And a few years before that we when through two years of drought with one 15 minute cloud burst the entire season.... followed up an opening day of snow the next year. As mentioned - rain is completely unpredictable in north Texas. Your best best is to wager on the temps. If you want cooler - go April - hotter go May - Memorial Day is pretty much a shoo-in that it will be upper 90's at least.
Quote from: Hercules on August 06, 2009, 09:27:36 AM
Oh and speaking of mud. You ladies need to know our mud has a lot of clay in it. The mud will come out cotton skirts and pants but it's much harder to get out of the fancier dresses made of poly-blends.
Acutally, it's hard to get out of cotton too. I've "authenticated" more than one chemise from the mud :)
Look at the weather for Waxahachie, or Ellis County.
If they say 40% chance of showers in AM or PM.
That is the time we'll get a mild cloud burst for a few hours.
This last season, it rained one day every weekend.
It was not uncomfortable, merely inconvenient for expedient travel.
According to the elders (boothies and cast) we get a year like that every 8 years or so.
So, truly I believe next year will be a standard year of...
You'll need cloaks in the AM for the first two or three weekends.
You'll need lighter clothes end of April, all of May.
Hydration at all times, as well as SPF.
Weather, especially in North Texas is fractious at the best of times.
We just go along with it and make sure our costumes are as wash and wear as possible.
I have REALLY been out of the loop...didn't know till today that Scarby will be the site of the 2010 RENdezvous! WOW! Huzzah!
Lady Morna
Just an update:
Lilaney and I have been continuing to look at the idea of guided tours of our Village. We met a couple of weeks ago and put down some ideas. Right now we're looking at doing these in-character and will be incorporating a lot of the stories that give our SAPA folks a sense that it really IS a village. This will include talking about people who have populated our village in the past (characters as played by former cast members), important sites within the village (the Wishing Tree, Eagle Crossing, the Peasant's Free Bridge, etc.), and stories from the village's history such as Sir Edsel.
We're pulling together a rough schedule with segments of about 20-30 minutes each that will allow people to jump in and leave the tour at will.
If anyone has any suggestions as to stops on the tour or stories you might remember, please feel free to send them to us via PM so that we can start sifting through and setting up the final schedule / pulling together notes for our tours.
Thanks, all! :)
Only 128 days until opening day..... has the date for the rendezvous been set yet? (gotta set my vacation days soon)
Yes of course it has.... It's set for April 24th weekend I believe.
So Blue says in a guessing sort of way...
The 24th is the most perfect day for this gathering.
My spell has worked!
HUZZAH ! ! ! !
The 24th was one of the weekends I was hoping for. Should be perfect. I have my FOF passes and the calendar is ticking away toward opening gate.
Might be a nice touch to have our History, Customs and Manners lecture do the history of Scarborough and Scarborough Faire for RenDexvous weekend. It was one of my favorite lectures from last year.
I'll second that
That would be pretty nifty, though, it wouldn't be something that we'd add to the official schedule, seeing as though we have SOOO many options here already. As it comes closer to time, we'll make a post of things to do while inside the faire grounds, so that people can pick and choose what they wish to do.
Huzzah !
I cannot wait for it to be finalized to show you guys the pin for this Rendezvous. Joyce is freakin' awesome and we're so grateful that she jumped in and helped us with this!
So many awesome things are planned! SO hurry up and get here already!! :D
I am VERY excited! I got some potentially thrilling news for the Scarborough Tours that we're planning. I can't say for sure yet, because it's still in the planning stages, but if this happens, those of you who join us on the tours are going to be in for a HUGE treat!!!!!!!
*bounces excitedly*
Lys
Well just guess how excited I am to make the trip! JUST CAN'T WAIT!
Blue.... give me a shout and let me know what you want for me to do with the welcoming of out-of-towners and what not. I can even do something on Friday night to be ready for Sat morning if needed.
Wow, just found this thread-SOOOO Exciting!!!
Scarby is my home fair, and i have really been wanting to meet new RF Friends!!!! Met a couple of fine folks last year, but with 3 kids with us most weekends, it can be hard to spend a lot of time socializing anywhere but the playground and games.
The tours sound awesome, it will be great to hear official tales of how home faire areas got their names. What fun!!! Can't Wait!!! HUZZAH to the planners & helpers here!! ;D ;D ;D
I'm jumping on the band wagon a little late...
To keep from reading through 7 pages of info, can someone give me the Reader's Digest version of what Rendevous 'is' and why it seems to be a big event? What would I be missing if I couldn't make it?
I'm very interested in attending, either way!
Quote from: batninja on February 16, 2010, 03:40:53 PM
I'm jumping on the band wagon a little late...
To keep from reading through 7 pages of info, can someone give me the Reader's Digest version of what Rendevous 'is' and why it seems to be a big event? What would I be missing if I couldn't make it?
I'm very interested in attending, either way!
Ok, the short run down. R/F'ers vote on different faires. The winner gets invaded, for one weekend, by as many R/F'ers that can make it. You get to meet some of the people, from these forums, that you wouldn't normally get a chance to. TRF hosted the first year, back in '06.... now it's Scarby's turn. You may want to go because it won't be coming back to Texas for a while. See you there!
Quote from: Merlin on January 17, 2010, 08:45:25 AM
Blue.... give me a shout and let me know what you want for me to do with the welcoming of out-of-towners and what not. I can even do something on Friday night to be ready for Sat morning if needed.
Same here, just let us know...
To add to Fraser's reply, because it is a special "invasion" weekend, there are many more social events that wouldn't take place on a regular faire weekend. On Friday night, there is usually a Meet & Greet at a predetermined location. Sometimes in the morning before opening gate, there are tailgating breakfasts, with the local RF members of that faire acting as hosts. Inside there are special events, too. A few RenDezvous that we have attended, the group got to march in the parade, there were times set up for group pictures, different games for the group, even a wedding!
If you really want an idea of how wonderful the RenDezvous are, there have been 4 of them already, with Scarby to be #5, and my husband and I will have been to 3 of them, after this one. We plan our vacation to go to RenDezvous, if it is at the time of year we can get away from our business, and have either driven or flown up to 1400 miles each way to attend. It is definitely worth it.
Minnesota, 2007
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Tennessee, 2008
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And Scarby will make #3.
Yeah! What she said! Lol :D
The Pink Pirate will have to be be there for that weekend. It sounds like so much fun. We might even drag along a couple other ren friends. :)
Hey Fraser...... I noticed there isn't a countdown for Rendezvous lol! ..... just in case ya needed a 'countdown fix'.... :D
Psst... look up under "R/F Rendezvous"
52 days
I'm sorry, 52 days is too many. Would you please make it sooner? kk thx bye~ :) :) :)
Well we have survived our 1st season as vendors at BARF and actually where awarded as "Most Enchanting Booth."
"Why does this mater?" you all are asking yer selves (and rightly so)...
Well yer answer be that it allows me to visit other fairs this year AS A BUSINESS EXPENSE!!!! Hows that fer a hoot!
That being said, having the pleasure of meeting some of you all at yer invasion of BARF, I though that Rendevous might be a good choice. That being said, I will now go back to the beginning of the lengthy discussion threads and attempt to catch up.
Quote from: Lady Kett on March 03, 2010, 10:47:48 PM
I'm sorry, 52 days is too many. Would you please make it sooner? kk thx bye~ :) :) :)
"POOF!!!" there how's that m'lady, now it's only 8 days!
Most excellent Ryk! :)
Hey, just checked the weather. Should be bearable!!! NONE OF THE WET STUFF!!!
Quote from: blue66669 on April 16, 2010, 12:33:36 AM
Hey, just checked the weather. Should be bearable!!! NONE OF THE WET STUFF!!!
Awesome! I'm afraid we won't be that lucky tomorrow, though. ::crosses fingers despite what the weather wizards are predicting::
TRUST the wizards! We did not get much rain during the day at Scarby! It started around closing!
...and then rained most of the day today! The absence of the Queen was certainly felt!
(Not that we didn't enjoy ourselves....<giggle>...it's a lot of fun jumping in puddles)
Quote from: Lady Kett on April 18, 2010, 07:09:10 PM
...and then rained most of the day today! The absence of the Queen was certainly felt!
(Not that we didn't enjoy ourselves....<giggle>...it's a lot of fun jumping in puddles)
Huzzah! My DD & I enjoyed a little shopping & watching some "rain" shows today: Harpist, Flaming Idiots, Don Juan & Miguel and Fire Whip!
Ok... so it is now officially the week of RenDezvous!!! I have soooo much to do, still, and I'm so excited I can barely think straight! Not nearly as much as those of you in on the planning of things there, though. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all of the hard work you've already put in, and a special thanks for all the work you're about to do! It's gonna be absolutely amazing, and it's because all of you are putting so much effort into the planning! It's very much appreciated... :)
4 freaking days! Nothing like working 13+ hour days to make it seem longer.... >:(
Ahhh... just keep thinkin' about slippin' into that new kilt... you'll make it! ;)
Greetings to all - Make sure you lets us know that you are part of Rendezvous and we will give you a discount. We are booth 175A and hope to get away some Saturday to enjoy the shows. Charlene is missing the Rogues and she hopes to enjoy some awesome bagpipes this weekend.