/Signed
It was a blast, i wana post pictures up soon!
I was there, and it was awesome. I sat and talked with the Queen, who complimented me on my gown (and good lord that was the best thing ever!), and she even remembered my name when we crossed paths again :)
Surprisingly though I did not take lots of pictures :( mostly of my husband, myself, and friends.
I was there Sunday. Had a blast in spit of the early rain. What a great place. I will be back again. :D
did any one see me there?
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu53/damien6663/012b.jpg)
if you were at the joust, and last archery demonstration, i was the really really loud person in the front row LOL (bit intoxicated).
I was there of course, being in cast and all. ;) Glad to hear everyone had fun! it was a good weekend, even if everyone did get steamed on Sunday then ushered out by a very unhappy Mother Nature. Seems that severe thunderstorms are become an Opening Weekend tradition - it happened on opening day last year too.
colleen what acts were you in? wana know if i saw u or not hehe
I'm not in an act, per say - I'm in the faire's in-house acting company and cast. I play Lady Jane Howard, Countess of Westmoreland and sister of the Duke of Norfolk. If you saw Queen's Court, Tournament Joust, Chess, Peasant Dance, Ultimate Joust, Finale, or a noble in red and black, you probably saw me. I'll update my avatar as soon as I can find someone who got a picture of me that they let me "borrow".
ohhh ok colleen i saw most of those, i was like the only person cheering for norfolk at the ultimate joust, u prob heard my yelling LOL!
Quote from: Colleen McGuinness on August 10, 2009, 01:17:01 PM
I'm not in an act, per say - I'm in the faire's in-house acting company and cast. I play Lady Jane Howard, Countess of Westmoreland and sister of the Duke of Norfolk. If you saw Queen's Court, Tournament Joust, Chess, Peasant Dance, Ultimate Joust, Finale, or a noble in red and black, you probably saw me. I'll update my avatar as soon as I can find someone who got a picture of me that they let me "borrow".
i was at peasant dance! i love peasant dance. were you giving the instructions?
Quote from: LadySeasan on August 10, 2009, 01:20:33 PM
i was at peasant dance! i love peasant dance. were you giving the instructions?
Attempting to, when I wasn't forgetting random steps and mixing up left and right. ::) What can I say, it was a long, hot weekend and I'm rusty. Glad you had fun - come introduce yourself next time so I can put a face with a screenname! I promise I'll try to get the steps right next time. :)
I was there early on Saturday and set up the Renaissance Bubble Machine to greet visitors to the Shire as they made their way to the Gate. It keeps the nipperkins amused until the Gate is thrown open. Once the throng had surged into the Shire, I made my way in and made bubbles all day in the lanes. The Cast is quite taken with the bubbles, particularly those who are new. Even the Queen loves the bubbles and sent her Yeoman to play in them (watta hoot!!!). About 5 of the clock I trundled the RBM back out to my conveyance and put it away. I returned for my evening meal and then the Finale in Song. Sunday I repeated my bubbling around the Shire until 1 and 30 of the clock when I made my way home. It was good to be back at Mt. Hope, seeing old friends and greeting the Cast. Can't wait for next week............. Felix
I vaguely remember people shooting bubbles, but feel like it might have been little kids LOL!
I was there on opening day and had a very good time. We missed peasant dance this time through, but we'll be ready next weekend.
Felix, we saw you and your bubbles in our journey around the Shire. You bring joy to so many people!
Ah yes. I was there opening day. I certainly saw the Bubble Wright (who I see wherever I go.) Goody at the wine shop and with tasty sangria samples on the way out. I may also have seen Damien (that image looks familiar) and possibly Alisoun.
Vlad
omg vlad where you wearing that armor? im pretty sure i saw you!!!!
I was with a girl in like a peach colored dress and corset.
Quote from: Colleen McGuinness on August 10, 2009, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: LadySeasan on August 10, 2009, 01:20:33 PM
i was at peasant dance! i love peasant dance. were you giving the instructions?
Attempting to, when I wasn't forgetting random steps and mixing up left and right. ::) What can I say, it was a long, hot weekend and I'm rusty. Glad you had fun - come introduce yourself next time so I can put a face with a screenname! I promise I'll try to get the steps right next time. :)
i sure will :)
"oops, i missed a step!"
We were all there for both days... My photos are also up at:
(http://serendipity.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p501111690-11.jpg) (http://"http://Serendipity.zenfolio.com/parf2k9-grandearrival")
We stayed as long as the rain would allow and had a grand time seeing old friends and meeting some new ones as well.
Milord Sir Oswyn and I were there on Saturday. What a lovely day! Rained at the end but hey, I'll take what we got over what we got closing Saturday last season!
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on August 11, 2009, 01:35:35 PM
Milord Sir Oswyn and I were there on Saturday. What a lovely day! Rained at the end but hey, I'll take what we got over what we got closing Saturday last season!
I think we saw you guys there on Saturday at the Joust... Under the trees on the right side of the field right?
i was front row on norfolks side!
I wasn't able to step ot of my shoppe at all, but if you came in I did get to say hello!!!
Maybe by this coming weekend I'll make it out!!!
(not, really complaining, I'd rather be busy than standing about rearranging racks!!)
Susan Dress Your Dreams
which store? i shared my beer with someone in a clothing store LOL!
Quote from: SrEstebanLegaspi on August 11, 2009, 01:40:38 PM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on August 11, 2009, 01:35:35 PM
Milord Sir Oswyn and I were there on Saturday. What a lovely day! Rained at the end but hey, I'll take what we got over what we got closing Saturday last season!
I think we saw you guys there on Saturday at the Joust... Under the trees on the right side of the field right?
Yes - that was us. I was in a green gown and he was in a black kilt/green shirt - and we were hanging out with a couple of Pirates!
I was there with my family on Opening Day, Saturday, only. Left 1/2 way through the Finale because of my littles ones getting too wet.
I'm so happy it's Faire Season yet again! This marks my 22nd year walking through the gates of the Shire of Mount Hope! HUZZAH!
We'll be coming again (sans kids) on Sunday...I can't wait to do our annual renewal of our vows!
we were there opening weekend. left on sunday after Scythian's first round..
on sat. we saw them twice. we love them and really enjoyed their shows.
the magician before them at noon was good on sat. also. as was looney lucy.
wanted to see more on sunday, but it was pouring rain at noonish and then too darn hot..plus..the storms closed up the faire anyway..what time was that? LF
Damien,
the store is Dress Your Dreams, a big building with a concrete floor...but no one offered me beer so I dont think it was me!! (pout) of course, it might have been offered to one of my shop help, and I missed out!!!!
The storm on Sun closed us about 5, I think....they were alerted that there was a 2nd cell headed in our direction, so we're thinking they were directed to evacuate, not just suspend the shows.
I was there opening day with the family. I will be there for the next two weekends with family and friends. You have to love a season pass.
i never make my trip to the shire until closing weekend, kind of a tradition. we hit kansas city for their closing weekend and then mount hope for their closing weekend.
glad to see last years queen is back, she is a treat. a total delight. anyone gonna post pictures from opening weekend??
god bless any of you that can deal with the august heat at faire, i would DIE!!
Here are some pics from opening day, most are of me( Lord Damien Ryan) And the Sister (The Lady Erica).
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu53/damien6663/013b.jpg)
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu53/damien6663/012.jpg)
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Colleen I did see you and got a side shot of you. Now that I know who you are I will introduce myself next time I am in the Shire.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj83/dragonwing1961/PARF%202009/100_0154.jpg)
excellent shots damien!! and thank you for NOT posting them behind a cut, i hate having to open another window in friecken photobucket or something to see images.
colleen~i will have to say hi this october, for sure!
I kinda wish i had brought my dslr, since i acutally do photography and could have taken some sick pics...but i was afraid that i would have a bit to much to drink and break it LOL LOL!
Here's a shot of Colleen I took this past weekend (on Saturday):
(http://serendipity.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p59826704-2.jpg) (http://serendipity.zenfolio.com/parf2k9-chivalryandromance)
Lots more from that Saturday in the gallery linked to that image.
Dragonwing - that was me, in my new vampire-cape that they had just given me. Can't wait until it gets cool enough to wear that thing around some more! ;)
kcdcchef - Come say hello when you make it out! After how I'm suffering from our 100+ heat index yesterday, I don't blame you for waiting until cooler weather! 8)
Esteban - I will never figure out how you get those shots. I'm pretty sure I don't really look like that - you and that camera of yours are amazing! :-*