Romanticism and Vow Renewals

[Castle Canine Creations]

Thank you Lady Kett for your sweet words and we have had the pleasure of meeting Merlin and his lovely wife. We would be honored to create a special cord for you using designs, stones, and pendants that have meaning to you. Our website, www.CelticCords.com have just a few of our cords right now but feel free to email us or call us at 817-657-3044 if you have any questions and congratulations on so many years of happiness.

[Merlin the Elder]

You did indeed meet us, Bill and/or Charlene! We spoke of this very event, if you recall. And, we do intend on calling upon you for your services. (You aren't going to be at CoRF, are you??)

Lady Gryphon, any phrase about "obeying" better indicate that I obey her, and not the other way around, or we'll both be in deep...uhh...stuff. As for waiting, well, that's why this is coming up now. I am a confirmed procrastinator and that is unacceptable for this particular event. I want this to just be so over-the-top special for Nimue, and me too, but, well you know what I'm saying.

Lord Dragon, my sweet wife has an iPad with all the Kindle, et al, apps installed, so that's doable. Good idea, perhaps a little harder to display as period, but I'm on it...Thanks for the idea.

Okay! First questions for our studio audience... Of the following food options, which sounds the most palatable to you? Please give first choice, AND then second choice (in case we decide we're going to spring for two entrées):
1) Turkey Legs,
2) Sausage on a stick,
3) Chicken on a stick,
4) Rogue Brisket Sandwich (BBQ from what I understand; clarifications welcome);
5) Beef ribs

For sides (Choose 2),
1) Corn on the cob,
2) Fruit salad,
3) Potato wedges,
4) Potato salad,
5) Caesar Salad,
6) Olive pasta salad,
7) Three bean pasta salad

...thank you for your participation in this test...

[Lady Gryphon]

If I can be of ANY help, just holler.  My mother and I worked Wedding for the local florist for years.  I'm a great organizer and not a Procrastinator. 

As for food. 

Column A  I like Chicken on a Stick or anything I can eat with my fingers and not get all over me.

Column B  I like the Fruit Salad on a hot day, Ceasar Salad or any on the list you wish to serve.

As for the IPad,  someone here I am sure can make you a beautiful sleeve it will fit into and look like a binder.  Where are our leather workers?

[Captain Teague]

Just me and my humble opinion, mind you but I will give it a try:


Rogue Brisket Sandwich...any brisket I have had before was smoked and shredded beef, much like pulled pork, but usually served with a side of BBQ sauce, not mixed in and the smoky flavor by itself is excellent. Also good for those who cannot have BBQ sauce.

Second choice: Ribs. And I will freely admit bias in that choice as I am a self confessed rib fanatic. But I am also thinking on your behalf of the cost of ribs alone. Also cookable sans sauce and have sauce on the side. Memphis dry rub style is also excellent.

Would cost you muchly for my personally crafted years in the making special secret sauce recipe that has no less than 5 dozen reviews of something to the nature of: "Absolute BEST Frickin frackin G** D*** BBQ RIBS I have ever ever EVER eaten anywhere anyplace anytime, did I say EVER? Can I have the *munchmunchnomnomNOM recipe for these, here's my firstborn in trade *munchetygnawgnawchompchewchew* omgomgOMG!!!!"  Or something to that nature.

Sides:
Potato salad (always a favorite for most )
and any of 5,6, or 7. Always liked 3 bean best, but any greens are good.

As for the IPad....get about a 3 foot strip of heavy paper, heaviest you can get, perhaps banner paper a couple of inches wider than the ipad, roll up the ends tightly towards each other and leave for a day or so. "Weather" the paper if you like, then stick the ipad in the middle center with sticky gum that comes off easily so that the end curls curl up onto the top and bottom edges. POOF, instant "scroll" to read from.

[bookwench]

As for the IPad,  someone here I am sure can make you a beautiful sleeve it will fit into and look like a binder.  Where are our leather workers?

The bookbinder at Scarborough could probably help you.  I used to work for him and he does amazing stuff.  He's making me a period looking cover so my modern looking receipt book doesn't stand out.  His shop is Stardrake Books, near the Scot Shop and the kettle corn booth  (http://www.stardrakebooks.com/index.html), he goes by Capt. 

[Lady Kett]

Okay! First questions for our studio audience... Of the following food options, which sounds the most palatable to you? Please give first choice, AND then second choice (in case we decide we're going to spring for two entrées):
1) Turkey Legs,
2) Sausage on a stick,
3) Chicken on a stick,
4) Rogue Brisket Sandwich (BBQ from what I understand; clarifications welcome);
5) Beef ribs

For sides (Choose 2),
1) Corn on the cob,
2) Fruit salad,
3) Potato wedges,
4) Potato salad,
5) Caesar Salad,
6) Olive pasta salad,
7) Three bean pasta salad

...thank you for your participation in this test...

We went for Chicken on a stake/stick/whatever and ribs, and fruit salad and olive pasta salad. We were aiming for finger food types of meat and cool, refreshing sides.

Corn on the cob and the potato wedges seemed hot for the end of May, and if the potato salad is the german potato salad (which is very yummy) it is also hot. So, there you go.

Are you doing a sword arch, Merlin? We are, of course...Sidekick has stood in so many this past year it seems like a requirement for us, LOL.

[Lady Kett]

Thank you Lady Kett for your sweet words and we have had the pleasure of meeting Merlin and his lovely wife. We would be honored to create a special cord for you using designs, stones, and pendants that have meaning to you. Our website, www.CelticCords.com have just a few of our cords right now but feel free to email us or call us at 817-657-3044 if you have any questions and congratulations on so many years of happiness.

You are most welcome, you have lovely merchandise! Do I recall properly that you have various and sundry ceremonies on parchment to go with your cords? I bought one last year for a friend and would love to peruse that avenue of thought further. We will be visiting you either via phone, email, website, or opening weekend at Scarby (assuming you are not at CoRF, in which case, Merlin, Nimue, Sidekick and I may invade your shop all at the same time!

I may need to commission a creative writer. I am feeling the need for vows/dedication/reaffirmation (whatever you choose to call it) with a sense of humor. If we don't have some serious silliness involved,  our friends who are coming will wonder whose ceremony they are at.

[Captain Teague]

Depends on the level of silliness desired....*Wicked Smile*


"Milords and Miladies, friends, Romans and Countrymen.....
We gather together here in your semi-sober state to witness One and All the joining of two hearts, of two souls and one bank account, always and forevermore.
The Beautifully wondrous Lady Kett and the scruffy Sidekick hath become of one mind, one heart and one soul indeed.
Forevermore shall they be witnessed as such to all who behold her mighty glory as she blesses the very ground which she hath walked upon and his feeble wanderings behind....
As one soul, forever joined till death do they part, or else the taxman decides to take bodies over meager earnings.
Milady, dost thou taketh this sorry ruffian as thy mate, thy love and thy heart, forsaking all others through sickness and in health, health preferred, unless he has some really good blue cross until the end of time itself?
And you, Sir Sidekick, dost thou taketh this vision as thy mate and dost thou promise to love and to cherish her beyond all time itself, place her above all others, a 40 foot pedestal shall do, until time's end?


Etc etc etc....that's just improv. 

[Merlin the Elder]

A little tame, don't you think, Lord Dragon?    That's the idea, though. I'm totally with Lady Kett on the issue: we're not going to want solemnity!

I'll have to think about that sword arch...depends on who's carrying the swords. If any of them have an issue with me, I wouldn't want to have an "accident" that day.

I had the same thoughts on the food, Lady Kett. As Nim doesn't like corn, I'll scratch that option. Finger food is the right choice. I love the turkey legs, but eating them with this beard is a bloody mess.  We're hoping it's a bit cooler for our renewal, being a month earlier than yours, but it is Texas... 

[Castle Canine Creations]

Alas, we won't be at the CoRF this year however we will be at Minnesota and hopefully TRF in the fall and Arizona in February/March and we will be back at Scarby next year. Give us a call when you are ready Merlin as we are very excited to play a small part in such an amazing event. As for your food question, I say Brisket Sandwich/Ribs and Corn on the cob/Potato salad and if you remember my size you know I am an expert on food. Lady Kett, we do have a ceremony I wrote on our parchment and being a one time High School Sports Editor would love to get creative and funny so please give us a call. I hope everyone has a wonderful day, now back to work in the real world. (Not as much fun, but TGIF)

[Merlin the Elder]

Date and time has been nailed down...a week earlier than our preferred date, but the change makes it easier for our son to attend, since it will be during his spring break. We'll be doing this April 14 at 10:30 am.  We've got to get cracking with the plans!

[DonaCatalina]

Ok - what are the exact dates that I need to put in my calendar besides April 14?

[Merlin the Elder]

For Nimue and me, it's April 14, 2012. Our original intended date of the 21st was not available.

I cannot presume to speak for anyone or anything else...

[Berit]

FOOD - I would suggest the chicken and/or brisket sandwich for an entree and the Pasta Salad and potato wedges for sides.  We will be sure that you are very well cared for.

Sevice - we have several officiants who can do a hand fasting for you and make it meaninful and yet fun.

Sir Berit of Miller
King's Minister of Information

[Merlin the Elder]

For the record, I would like everyone to know that Berit has been totally ACES in getting this set up. I've probably driven the poor man bats...