Who'll be at scarby on May 26-28

[AngelVII]

My whole clan (The McNuggats, including Richard McNugget himself) will be in attendance on Memorial Day. We are dragging my (might as well be) brother from another mother with us- as he has JUST returned from his last deployment to Afghanistan and we thought it'd be nice for people to fawn over him in appreciation all day. He lost several friends during this tour and came home with a heavy heart. What better way to bring up his spirits than faire?


Otwell, might I suggest you look into shoes from here?
https://www.shoesforcrews.com/

They are designed for people who are on their feet working all day- and trust me, lugging around a sweet little baby in your tummy is a LOT of work! lol
They are all excellently designed for support, breathing, are completely slip and fall resistant (and if they can keep MY clumsy butt from falling constantly, then you know they are aces! lol)

My sweetie pie purchased a pair for me when I was waiting tables, and coming home with aching feet every day, and I wear them to faire now, because my dress mostly covers them and I'd rather have comfortable happy feet than time period authentic ones. lol I would HIGHLY recommend these shoes to your wifie, or to anyone who works in a profession where they are on their feet all day.


I'm looking forward to celebrating yet another wonderful season at Scarborough with my faire-mily on the 28th. <3

[Lady von Engestrom]

*wavewavewave*   New to the forums here! 

I will be there that weekend, either on Saturday or Sunday, so if you see my frosty self roaming about, say hi to me!

[AngelVII]

Welcome to our forums! What a pleasure it is to have you here with us! ^_^

[Blushing]

Merlin, is it safe to look now? ;o)

[Merlin the Elder]

But of course, my dear. I would never do anything to offend thine eyes!

[DonaCatalina]

*wavewavewave*   New to the forums here! 

I will be there that weekend, either on Saturday or Sunday, so if you see my frosty self roaming about, say hi to me!

Welcome to the Forums and welcome to Scarborough. 
Be sure to post an intro under Greetings.

[BarbarianQueen]

We'll be there all three days!
Looking forward to hanging out at another faire for once.

Just curious - everyone seems to always be talking about the heat at SF...
I would hazard that Houston (TRF) in October is hotter than Waxahatchie in May.  Last year during the drought/heatwave, we had temps in the upper 90's for opening weekend, and several weeks after.

Right now, its only a high of 88 in Houston (with high humidity).  I would think that Waxahatchie would be both cooler and drier.
Any input on this??

[lys1022]

We'll be there all three days!
Looking forward to hanging out at another faire for once.

Just curious - everyone seems to always be talking about the heat at SF...
I would hazard that Houston (TRF) in October is hotter than Waxahatchie in May.  Last year during the drought/heatwave, we had temps in the upper 90's for opening weekend, and several weeks after.

Right now, its only a high of 88 in Houston (with high humidity).  I would think that Waxahatchie would be both cooler and drier.
Any input on this??

Last weekend Scarborough had temperatures in the mid 90's with humidity ranging between 65% and 80%.  By Memorial Day weekend, we should be hitting between 90 and 100 degrees most days, and it is pretty much tradition that it will rain on Memorial Day weekend at some point, making the humidity range from 75% to 100%

[Merlin the Elder]

The last Memorial Day weekend we did, two years ago, it was 103, and last year, I heard reports of 100+ temps, but can't confirm that.

While it's true that Houston weather generally sucks...like year around...Scarby can sometimes be brutal, but also has its share of surprises.  Accuweather is currently predicting below average temperatures for the the days, and I hope that is the case, but I'm not holding my breath.

[Bonny Pearl]

Last few years Memorial has been a sauna.  Merlin I hope the weather guessers get this one right lol.

IMO, closing weekend of Scarby and opening of TRF really are two different animals.  We are not yet used to the heat at closing of Scarby, but when October comes around and it's time for TRF, we are more acclimated it seems and handle it better.  I try to go with what I call 'garb lite' on Memorial, otherwise I am miserable and that is no fun.

Stay hydrated, see the pickle man for pickle juice when you need too.  That will help a lot.  I tend to lose my appetite when I get hot so I have to force myself to eat, because if I don't and I am enjoying adult beverages....well...MacKee will have me thrown over his shoulder taking me to the truck lol! 

[DonaCatalina]

I save my lightest garb for Memorial weekend. Even if the temp is 94-97 that is still pickling hot. I have heard that 90 is the predicted temperature....but this is Texas.
There is only the one pickle stand so i hope the supply of pickle juice holds out.

[Merlin the Elder]

It would be nice if it would be overcast the entire weekend...

[LadyStitch]

The PP, Fuzzlet, and I will be there on Saturday.  As some one who was prenant during last year's memorial day weekend it can be brutal.  I will say for her to invest in a bodice chiller, good supportive shoes.  For get period if it is to protect your back and feet.  DRINK WATER!!  I'll say that again DRINK WATER!  Find shaddy spots to take breaks, and make friends with the 'ice man'.  If you even think you are getting too hot, head to the first aid booth.  They will have water and ice.  Because I was concious of how hot it was I had a nice weekend last year (I was 5.5 months along then)  Your better half can have fun but mind the heat.   

[eloquentXI]

Big hugs to everyone, I will be in Houston the 24-28, so I will miss everyone at Closing! Be safe and stay cool! <3

[Otwell Throckmorton]

The PP, Fuzzlet, and I will be there on Saturday.  As some one who was prenant during last year's memorial day weekend it can be brutal.  I will say for her to invest in a bodice chiller, good supportive shoes.  For get period if it is to protect your back and feet.  DRINK WATER!!  I'll say that again DRINK WATER!  Find shaddy spots to take breaks, and make friends with the 'ice man'.  If you even think you are getting too hot, head to the first aid booth.  They will have water and ice.  Because I was concious of how hot it was I had a nice weekend last year (I was 5.5 months along then)  Your better half can have fun but mind the heat.   

Yes, we will have to be ever mindful of the heat... I would hate for my wife and young Jocelyn to overheat!
She will actually be nearly 30 weeks along for that weekend!

We got her some Mary Jane shoes, and some wonderfully light weight linen pants to wear...  I'm pretty sure she likes the pants more than me right now!