The weather forecast for this weekend...

[Macintyre]

Sounds like some mild scottish weather on Saturday

[Almare]

Nothing more period than rainboots haha.  And yes meg, I am finally posting

[eloquentXI]

Between the weather and his Excellency's cold, I think we're shooting for Sunday.
That should be different.

Awww, tell Don Juan that I hope he feels better. I shall miss you both tomorrow!

[Ryk Rakham]

Just got home, another fantastic day at the village of Scarborough! Wish we were going back tomorrow, sounds like the weather will be great. But, great day today. My son, who just finished his stint with the USMC, and his lady friend attended for their first time ever....and will be back May 16th dressed in Pirate garb....oh yeah, they are hooked.

[DonaCatalina]

Sunday was marvelous. It was a bit breezy but the temperature was

[Queen Bonnie]

 Actually Saturday was Ok too. There was fog and mist in the AM- but no rain and the temp was very comfortable and the mud dried out and it was a glorious faire day!
It rained like mad at home! Elgin got 5"! My weather spell worked out very well!

[VIII]

Fourth weekend weather:
Apr 25  Saturday: Cloudy and windy. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s.
Apr 26  Sunday: Partly cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

[Queen Bonnie]

 Grammercy for the forecast VIII!  Trying to decide on what garb to wear on Saturday. That is the problem with too much garb! LOL!

[Love Good Wood]

i just don't see how some people survive the heat with all the layers they wear (mainly the royals)... i know people have said the layers absorb and keep you cooler, but i just don't see it

[Brittney]

Having played an English court noble the past three years in two layers of orange tapestry, the key is hydration during the week, hydration during the day, knowing your limits and not doing anything on a Monday. It helps that the cast, in general, does not consume booze during the faire day. We also work our way up to it throughout the workshop process and the season before it gets truly hot.

So, in all honesty, it is conditioning.


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[DonaCatalina]

i just don't see how some people survive the heat with all the layers they wear (mainly the royals)... i know people have said the layers absorb and keep you cooler, but i just don't see it

Some of it is the type of material that our garb is made from. The Marques's garb and mine is made out of combinations of linen, cotton and silk.
Cotton brocade or brocatelle is hard to find but it is out there, as well as cotton velvet.

Then of course hydration is key.
Water, Water and more water, which brings up a side note. If you are overheated and dehydrated, ice water can be detrimental. The ice can produce a sudden shock to the system.

[SirRichardBear]

Layering does help if its loose and allows for air flow.  Its one of the reason we Scots can wear nine yards of wool without roasting.  Of course that isn't much help to the ladies in their bondices.

[*Teach*]

sigh... no wearing the new coat tomorrow.
Was going to wear it as long as it stayed at 80... more than that is just to much... double sigh

*at least I can still have rum*

[eloquentXI]

Mmmm, the warmer it gets, the more limited the garb option become, especially since I get fatigued mid-day really easy.
Lotsa lotsa water for me and hiding under my parasol usually helps. Or making sure I sit down often in the shade.

But it sounds like it will be beautiful weather, I'm excited! 

[Lady Ann of Draycott]

i just don't see how some people survive the heat with all the layers they wear (mainly the royals)... i know people have said the layers absorb and keep you cooler, but i just don't see it

It's not that bad...