The dragon comes to Minnesota!

[Sir Ironhead]

...I concur, to hell with them!  =D  ...

I'm sure that's my final destination. You want me to take them along?

Twig made a stink (rumor) about it? Did she report it to Faeries Local #224? "Fascinating, Captain..."

Wow, faeries have a union.  Even more incentive to not honk a faerie off, just think what sort of leg breaker they might send after you 

[groomporter]

Would management be opposed to me handing out favors to some of the kids that I meet? Its part of my thing that I do at my home festival but I don't want to step on any toes.

I would suggest refraining from that since they seem to be currently limiting it to certain contracted performers.

Really? I get that they (management) can tell the cast what to do and not do, but can they really stop a patron from handing out little favors? That just seems ridiculous to me!  Have the favors from cast gotten out of control? or was someone offended by what their child or they were given? It all just seems so very odd...

It is private property even though it's a public event. I think it would be reasonable for them to be uncomfortable with some unknown playtron giving things to kids since people would assume the person is a part of cast (-especially with people's fears about abductions and molesters) but Fireflicker posted they were going to touch base with Management before attending.

[groomporter]

I am aware of one time where they asked a patron to stop or leave. She was dressed very much like a different fairy though, and drunk if I remember it.

I can confirm that, she stumbled through our neighborhood before being stopped by SS.

[Muffin]

Would management be opposed to me handing out favors to some of the kids that I meet? Its part of my thing that I do at my home festival but I don't want to step on any toes.

I would suggest refraining from that since they seem to be currently limiting it to certain contracted performers.

Really? I get that they (management) can tell the cast what to do and not do, but can they really stop a patron from handing out little favors? That just seems ridiculous to me!  Have the favors from cast gotten out of control? or was someone offended by what their child or they were given? It all just seems so very odd...

It is private property even though it's a public event. I think it would be reasonable for them to be uncomfortable with some unknown playtron giving things to kids since people would assume the person is a part of cast (-especially with people's fears about abductions and molesters) but Fireflicker posted they were going to touch base with Management before attending.

Very true GP, I didn't think of the icky person aspect.. 

[tcindie]

I definitely agree.. whenever interacting with children, whether in costume or otherwise, ANYWHERE, one must be aware of their behavior.  Obviously someone who is drunk or otherwise behaving inappropriately isn't anything I would support.  But I'll stick by what I said, and re-emphasis this part:
"...not dangerous, and done in a respectable manner, as part of your 'act' or part of your character, or really for whatever innocent manner..."

[Lady Spicer]

As for patrons handing out favors, there is also the liability issue that the faire has whether or not it is their cast member.  I also know a fairy visitor who was stopped, and she was not drunk... but was competition.

I havent heard that court cant pass out our coins minted for the realm, so I will be continuing to hand them out.  Feel free to ask me for a sovereign and/or a crown. Every child, no matter their size, deserves one!  

We always stay at the Best Western being discussed, as that is Lady Spicer's idea of "camping" while she works at the festival! There is a small common area on the second floor, worthy of a place fo a glass of wine!

[auntiegiggles]

...I concur, to hell with them!  =D  ...

I'm sure that's my final destination. You want me to take them along?

Twig made a stink (rumor) about it? Did she report it to Faeries Local #224? "Fascinating, Captain..."

Not rumor Merlin.  I was on cast last year and friends with many of the fairies.  Twig has a lot of control out at fest.  She is fabulous at what she does - but my personal opinion is that she is aiming for a monopoly on being a fairy.   Management is willing to give in to whatever she wants because of the amount of people willing to come to fest just to see her.   I don't mean to Twig bash - I just think its unfortunate how management has decided to handle the situation between Twig and other fairies.   

[saphire_glade]

So if you want to know how much power that girl has I can attest.... the entertainment director literally said if she were just to ask, the other fae would have to take off their wings and that is that. So yes, she pitched a fit. She is very good at what she does, but she has 2 things going for her 1) she is cute 2) she gives kids a treasure. And let me tell you... you only stay cute so long....

But yeah, I say Fireflicker if you do it respectfully and reasonably I don't see why you shouldn't. If someone in a red polo with Renaissance Festival on it asks you to stop. I would recommend it... at least if you plan on staying... if you don't, well have at

And Lady Spicer: I somehow think that new rule is only being applied to a few people. Tia the Dryad and myself were the only 2 made aware of this new rule. Trinket and Ivy the Faun were apparently left out of that despite the fact they too hand out trinkets as Tia and myself... oh well... guess you just go with it and see what you get

[Will Gamwell]

I havent heard that court cant pass out our coins minted for the realm, so I will be continuing to hand them out.  Feel free to ask me for a sovereign and/or a crown. Every child, no matter their size, deserves one!  

SWEET!  Now I can put my thieving ways behind me!!!   

[Merlin the Elder]

Blindly giving that much control is dangerous.  (We've just seen a sample of that in Congress!)  What's the old saying? "Be careful of who you step on on your way up—they will be there on your way down." If it is true that Twig is stepping on toes, she needs to consider other actors. There are plenty of wonderful fae characters out there.

I met Fireflicker at CoRF, and it was totally awesome. He/she (I won't tell you which, if you don't already know) agreed to pose with me for Nim to get a shot, and it was suddenly like a paparazzi invasion! EVERYBODY wanted to get a shot of an incredible dragon with a crusty old fart of a wizard. (Believe me, it was Fireflicker that was the draw.) I must say, Fireflicker is one of the BEST faire characters I've run into.  I hope to see you again, Fireflicker!

[saphire_glade]

Oh but that is her living. This is my fun.

And can someone with a picture PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try find me and Fireflicker in the same spot so we can get a photo together. I always wanted to take a picture with one of my uncles... and my cousins are dragonflies... so dragons  must be my uncles right?

[renren]

I have stayed at SpringHill Suites ( Marriot) in Eden Prairie for 3 years in a row! Nice hotel, clean, comfy, and they usually includ 2 tickets to the faire with the rental of a rooom. Hope  this helps!
Renren 

[Lady Lowrye verch Jankyns]

Blindly giving that much control is dangerous.  (We've just seen a sample of that in Congress!)  What's the old saying? "Be careful of who you step on on your way up—they will be there on your way down." If it is true that Twig is stepping on toes, she needs to consider other actors. There are plenty of wonderful fae characters out there.

I met Fireflicker at CoRF, and it was totally awesome. He/she (I won't tell you which, if you don't already know) agreed to pose with me for Nim to get a shot, and it was suddenly like a paparazzi invasion! EVERYBODY wanted to get a shot of an incredible dragon with a crusty old fart of a wizard. (Believe me, it was Fireflicker that was the draw.) I must say, Fireflicker is one of the BEST faire characters I've run into.  I hope to see you again, Fireflicker!

Oh Please Merlin the Elder and Fireflicker PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE try to come to KYRF sometime (and preferably the same weekend)!!!  My daughter (Elven Princess and aspiring dragon trainer, not that Fireflicker needs training, but maybe you could give her some tips  ) would love to meet both of you!!

[Merlin the Elder]

Wow! That's some invitation...I'm touched (I'm glad Rani isn't here to make a comment on that  )  I would be most pleased to meet your Elven Princess and yourself, and would be delighted to see Fireflicker again!

[Lady Spicer]

Will... you are not a child... maybe a "thief" or straight out "indescribable"!

Not sure you can have coins without thieving... or at least working for them! (Lady Spicer likes a good glass of wine, or cognac...)