How would you rate your MRF 2009 experience?

[NugBlazer]

Wow I'm surprised that so many had negative experiences.

My year was AWESOME, just like it has been every year.  Of course, it was only my third year, so perhaps 10 years from now I'll feel differently.  But, I doubt it.  The only reason I work at fest is for fun.  The money is just a bonus.  So, if it ever becomes tedious, I simply will stop coming.  I don't ever see that happening though.  (For the record, I did get into it a couple times with my pub mistress, but I just blew it off and let it roll off my back and she loves me now so it's all good.)

I made some great new friends and strengthened already existing friendships.  And, I drank enough free beer to drown a small country.  And, save for the last weekend, I thought the weather was just about perfect.

HUZZAH! 

[Muffin]

Looking back on it now.. It was a fun season overall.. Not the best one I've ever had.. Like many my heart just wasn't totally in it..

Being a pubmaster this year was fun.. I now realize how much extra time goes into that job, I missed seeing/experiencing a lot of the faire because of it.. *hug your pubmaster/mistress today*

My one weekend off I was sick.. Boooooo!! I only managed to make it out on the Sunday to play..  

On the upside, it was fun playing with everyone who came to visit us over at Foaming.. Bacardi and I had a blast at the Smoker!! Camping was fun (when it wasn't freezing cold!!) I laughed a lot, drank a good amount of beer, enjoyed the Jaycee's afterhours festivities and fundraisers, and was still in bed most nights by Muffin o'clock (read: 10:00 pm)..  

I am looking forward to next season and am hoping to make it more fun than this past one..

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Lady Addilay and I had a great time on both visits.  Had fun meeting everyone on opening day in the parking lot for breakfast and also meeting many of the forum members.  But we are still quite new to all of this so that may account for some of the enjoyment.  Discovered Mac's pub and the Dreg-a-long (thanks White Trillium), Bangors and Mash (thanks Zilch), and a few other 'treasures' (never had seen the trail in the woods).  Also thought it cool that on the second visit the Viking game was on at one of the pubs

All in all we had a great time.

[Hatter]

On the whole a good run this year.  The weather except for last weekend was about perfect.  M'Lady and I enjoyed being with friends that we don't get to see any other time.  Finances were tighter this year so we didn't get as much new stuff as usual. Other than that the friendships, scotch, wine, beer and rum were great.

[winterland]

We had a great year. Saved my pennies and finally got to buy a flask.
How could you have not asked for better weather?

I am suprised at all the anything less than great responses also. Sounds like it was working at the fest or things outside the fest causing people issues. That is the reason to enjoy the fest. To try to escape the real world problems. I do understand though that life can suck at times.

My only complaint is the crappy PA and mic system at the joust. It was cutting out the last day the same as the first day. It like watching a movie or a concert with the sound going in and out. I could tell the crowd found it very annoying. Unacceptable. Please fix.  

The cooler weather the last day made my piece of spinach pie to die for. Perfectly warming.

Thanks Fest.


   

[switch]

This was our very first Ren Fest ever, we went on what was probably the worst weekend ever, the rainy cold closing weekend.  But we both had fun, drank too much and probably will come back next year.  I'd like to get a mug of the woods next year.  I ended up buying a black maple wooden cup which I like however.

Great times both the wife and I had!  Too bad we missed some of the ren fest forum people, I didn't see anyone with a pin and it was tough to tell who was who.  Oh well, maybe next year.

[renren]

I had an awesome time, love Fest Friends...Just didn't get enough time at fest!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Had a great time this season for the 4 times the Earl and I went. Each time, we saw different acts, patronized our favorite vendors, enjoyed the friendship of FEST FRIENDS. We will be joining up again for the 2010 season.

[white trillium]

We had a great fest season!  It was great connecting with old friends, getting to know people better and getting to know new people. Fest Friends is really turning into a great place for people to meet, share ideas (crafting, garb and real life stuff, too) and we really need a cook book - lots of great treats this year.

We had a great time going to shows with Goody (& Mom!), my Mom and mundane friends.

We saw pretty much everything we wanted to see, did everything we wanted to do and if I could wish for anything it would be for a longer season and more money to spend!

[Lord Moravec]

We had a great fest season!  It was great connecting with old friends, getting to know people better and getting to know new people. Fest Friends is really turning into a great place for people to meet, share ideas (crafting, garb and real life stuff, too) and we really need a cook book - lots of great treats this year.

We had a great time going to shows with Goody (& Mom!), my Mom and mundane friends.

We saw pretty much everything we wanted to see, did everything we wanted to do and if I could wish for anything it would be for a longer season and more money to spend!

I agree, after helping remodel a booth and getting early access it was a blast the few times we attended got to bring more fest virgins and created some more addicts (oops maybe).

[Obadiah Jib]

This was one of my BEST years despite parking in the pit!

[Random Girl]

This was one of my BEST years despite parking in the pit!

Oh the pit wasn't that bad ya whiner.  ^_^

[William_MacKean]

I agree.  The pit ended up being preferable to the field.  Fest Friday parking was really unpleasant.

[Sitara]

The pit turned out way better then I expected it to.  The field stole our muffler whereas the pit just made our car dirty.

All in all my year was pretty good.  I had an awesome 2nd (thanks Muffin!) which greatly lowered the stress and drama in the pub.  Good times were had, but I just wasn't as into it this year.  I missed my Sarah.

[Toarmod]

I had a great year! Working at Foaming Stein was a blast. Volunteering out there was a very worth while cause. (not to mention the bennies to me) Got to meet a whole slew of new people, and still had fun with old friends. I already look forward to next year!