Who will be there for opening weekend?

[Mead Swilling Lech]

Merlin, I am not sure how best to describe it but I will try.

Though you could probably see everything you wanted with plenty of time in one day, this faire is suited for two.  I am only familiar with TRF and Sherwood, so my experience is not extensive, but to me Sherwood is just a much more laid back faire.  At TRF, it always feels like you're having to rush to make your shows and I always feel pulled about.  This is not to say I don't love TRF, it just feels different at Sherwood.  I feel more inclined to sit a spell, hang out, chat, unwind.  I guess it is just a more relaxing faire.

[Merlin the Elder]

Thanks for all the good info, everyone ... we're taking it under advisement. 

[Breandan]

We're a tentative yes for opening weekend, depending on schedules (Tiff's school and my clinicals, since I am finishing my paramedic cert), but we're not sure whether we will be camping (if we do, it will be next to Meggers ) or staying with friends in the area.

[Merlin the Elder]

I'm getting a definite "maybe" from my (much) better half...she says she can camp, I say "as long as there is a Jacuzzi." Well? Is there?   

[Breandan]

Ironically enough, it just might be possible

[Merlin the Elder]

Okay...I'd thought I'd seen everything. NOW I have!

[Breandan]

Over here we have learned to scrounge and find the oddest things One of our Ugandans is so bloody good at it, we jokingly asked him "okay, get us a camel... in a helicopter." His response- "Give me two days"

Needless to say, finding things like portable jacuzzis is kid-stuff

[PollyPoPo]

I am most definitely looking forward to being in Sherwood Forest on first, last and all weekends in between. 

Polly PoPo

[beckgam462]

We will be attending, HH6 (the better half) all ready stated we will day trip.   

[Merlin the Elder]

Merlin,

We went opening weekend last year and 2 days was barely enough. I can only imagine that this year (and future years) will reinforce that.

We are hotel campers too - stayed in Bastrop. Reasonably local, but our hotel choice will hopefully be upgraded this year. I hope you and your fair lady can make it this year so we can see you again before Scarby!

It's looking good for us so far. Bastrop has a Hampton Inn, which is our preference for gathering freebee nights. It also has a Holiday Inn, which is our alternate. If Nim gets the time off, we'll go ahead and book for opening weekend! YAY!

[Hercules]

Heard good things about this faire so we will be coming.

[Rani Zemirah]

At TRF this weekend my daughter and I met some folks who just happen to have a two week time-share at a resort right down the road from Sherwood, and we've talked them into shooting for opening weekend, so we may have the option of either camping or staying in luxury...    heheh  I'm sure that, unless it's actually freezing out, we'll still choose camping, although a soak in the hot tub might help to work out the days' kinks! 

[DonaCatalina]

We are tentatively on for opening weekend. I need to figure out where the best place to stay is, request time off, etc. Since we will only be able to make one trip, I would like to attend Sat. & Sun.

I'm surprised there is no countdown thread. 

[Queen Bonnie]

 Start a count down thread? Glad you are coming!
I am still recovering from TRF.LOL!
The Holiday Inn in Elgin is supposed to be nice and only 20 minutes from faire.

[ravic]

Me & mine plan to be there opening weekend, even if we have to day trip it.