CRF 2008 Weekend Roll Call

[Femme Falchion]

Well it appears that going to the faire this Sat. is out of the question. It seems that instead of having a few cold ales and laughs with me friends, I'll be helping me Mom with a yard sale.....would someone be so kind to have an ale or 3 for this rogue?

Sir Goodthrust....you call yourself a rogue but only a true gentleman would sacrifice faire for his queen mum..... 

[Wandering Rogue]

Me friends, thank ye very much! Me hope ye all had a grand time at thee faire this day. For me friends who won't be at thee faire when I am, I will also raise a tankard to me absent friends.
Thee yardsale went so well that Queen Mum threw me a few pence for thee faire on the morrow, so it was a good day. Queen Mum ended up having a good day money wise, and got to spend the day with her young son ( rogue ).


TOMORROW IS ME DAY AT OUR FAIR SHIRE!....for those that will be there on the morrow, meets with me at the pub at 12:01, and we will all start the day right by rasing our tankards!

[Hibernian]

Cross Thread/Site Message:

M'Cracks of Clan O'Neill please contact me either through the RF Renn Mail, M'Crack Forum or personal e-mail concerning the upcoming tailgate at CRF.

Thank you,

Dubl'n M'Crack
aka Hibernian

[Hibernian]

Saturday's weather is currently predicted to be Partly Cloudy with a high of 67! Not bad for November.

The wife and I will be visiting on Saturday, look for Brother Timothy with the prettiest wench in Fairhaven. Just don't tell the Abbot.

[ragtimegal]

i'm headed back down from ohio to come play this weekend!

[Lairde Guardn]

It is less than a week away and time for the update.

For those leaving from Raleigh and plan to travel with Julia and I, We will need you at our house before NOON as we plan to get on the road by then.   We have at least two vehicle leaving from our place and possibly a third, so I you want to travel and just split the gas, let us know ASAP.   

We have 5 rooms reserved at the Quality Inn....with a few others that we can call in if needed.....let me know if you need space in a room.   Rooms are $69 per nite for the M'Crack rate, so with tax it should cost approx $38 per person total for the two nites with 4 to a room.
Right now I have four of the rooms filled.  Please ask for the rooms registered under the name Justin Driscoll or Clan M'Crack......Julia and I will be in early afternoon on Friday and will check in....If you want, just let me know your coming and need a spot and I will make sure we have one.  Right now I have in the rooms  (subject to change as per some individual wishes)

Room 1 - Guard'n, Peddlin, Bee'n, Sea'n,
Room 2 - Pinn'n, Chuck'n, Blu'n, Rydin,
Room 3 - Wash, Loose'n, Gimli, Jim (FoCM)
Room 4 - Share'n, Massage'n, Groom'n, Vallarie (Lepus)
Room 5 - Vincenzo (FoCm), and a few spots.

Also in the same hotel, Leave'n, Yankin, and Ratz'n have a room.

Quality Inn Huntersville
16825 Caldwell Creek Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 892-6597

I still have an offer from Loot'n and Plunder that some of you can stay at their home.  The house is not very far from the fair......You will need to bring your own towel, sleeping bag or blanket and pillow and your own beverages.  He is asking for $10 per head for the weekend stay.   He has room for a half dozen or so.....Email Loot'n M'Crack at jsgravely0406@yahoo.com if your interested and he will make sure you have an address or directions to his place.   This is a great offer for those that are trying to pinch some pennies on this trip. 


Schedule of Events.


Thursday Nov 13th

8:00 PM - Ralaigh Area M'Cracks and FoCM - Pre Faire Gathering at Hibernian Pub in Cary
                Our regular pre faire gathering to prime the pump for those going or to just celebrate before faire with those unable to make this trip.  Usually a great time with live Irish Music and sing a longs.

Hibernian Pub
1144 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 467- 9000

Friday, Nov 14th

7:30 PM - Meet-n-Greet at The Galway Hooker Pub

17044 Kenton Dr
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 895-1782
Get directions

Saturday, Nov 15th

8:30 AM - Tailgate opens, VIP Parking Lot
9:00 AM - Initiates do you know where your sponsor is?
9:30 AM - Initiates meet with Chieftain and Sponsors
Noon - Group Picture
3:00 PM Chieftains'Toast at Old Margarita Pub
              followed by Pinning of the Pets
5:00 PM ish - Pub Sing 
8:00 PM Meet and Greet at The Galway Hooker

Sunday, Nov 16th

9:00 AM - Tailgate opens, VIP Parking Lot
Noon - Group Picture
3:00 PM - Chieftains Toast at Old Margarita Pub


The attendance list as I know it right now........
Smootch - O'Driscoll - Chieftain
Loot'n - O'Driscoll
Plunder - O'Driscoll
Loose'n - O'Driscoll
Rose'n - O'Driscoll
Leather'n - O'Driscoll
Rydin - McGillyCuddy - Chieftess
Rum'n - McGillyCuddy
Squeeze'n - McGillyCuddy
Grog'n - McGillyCuddy
Mead'n - McGillyCuddy
Wyvr'n - McGillyCuddy - Pet
Hog'n - McGillyCuddy - Pet
Sand'n - O'Treasaigh - Pet
Wash - O'Doinn - Chieftain
Deep'n - Griffin - Chieftain
Head'n - Griffin
Flattin - O'Morda - Chieftain
Alone'n - O'Morda
Jewel'n - O'Morda
Plug - O'Morda
Jade'n - O'Morda
Smack'n - O'Morda
Cool'n - O'Morda
Respect - O'Morda
Just'n - O'Morda (Saturday nite and Sunday Only)
Joust'n - O'Morda (Saturday nite and Sunday Only)
Dirt'n - O'Morda
Black'n - O'Morda
Prod'n - White - Chieftain
Pokin - White
Snuggl'n - White
Fight'n - White
Pet - White
Fidget'n - White
Dark'n - White
Pussy'n - White
Blow'n - White
Breeze'n - White
Slip'n - White - Pet
Shake'n - White - Pet
Hack'n - White - Pet
Dublin - O'Neill - Chieftain
Heal'n - O'Neill
Swagger In - O'Neill
Stagger Out - O'Neill
Stroke'n - O'Neill
Pickle'n - O'Neill
Achieved - O'Neill
High'n - O'Neill
Pretty'n - O'Neill
Dread'n - O'Neill - Pet
Whip'n - O'Neill - Pet
Thrust'n - O'Neill - Pet
Bee'n - Boru - Chieftess
Nail'n - Boru
Yankin - Boru
Frottin - Boru
Tweedle - Boru
Cook'n - Boru
Leaves'n - Boru
Scratch - Boru   (Day Trip Saturday Only)
Nuttin - Boru  (Day Trip Saturday Only)   
Master'n - Boru  (Day Trip Saturday Only)
Share'n - Boru
Hair'n - Boru
Flash'n - Boru   (Day Trip Saturday Only)
Blu'n - Boru - Pet
Ratz'n - Boru - Pet
Groom'n - Boru - Pet
Massage'n - Boru - Pet
Pine'n - Boru - Pet
Follow'n - Boru - Pet
Guard'n - O'Ceallaig - Lairde Chieftain
Peddlin - O'Ceallaig
Thrice'n - O'Ceallaig
Pinn'n - O'Ceallaig
Chuck'n - O'Ceallaig
Frank'n - O'Ceallaig  (Day Trip Saturday Only)
Sea'n - O'Ceallaig
Jingle'n - O'Ceallaig
Ferry'n - O'Ceallaig   (Day Trip Saturday Only)

[Hibernian]

It's less than a week till the invasion of CRF and the list of attendees has grown way beyond anyone's imagination.
But just like jello, there's always room for more!

Friday night 7:30 pm at the Galway Hooker Pub is now a tradition. Please pray for good weather as we may overflow onto the patio! Lady M has spoken with the management and extra Guinness has been ordered. For those who need dinner, the Galway Hooker has a full dinner menu and some decent sandwiches and burgers too. Gentlemen of the Clan M'Crack know the dress code for the evening.

Saturday morning 8:30 am the tailgate meet-n-greet will be held in the VIP Parking Lot. Seriously look for the Irish Flag, we have a 15 foot flag pole so you should be able to see us. We arrive early so we'll be in one of the front rows near the entrance of the fair. Any of the locals who wish, please bring a little something to share and break everyone's fast.

Saturday evening will find many of our company back at the Hooker for dinner. Many are still in garb and once again a great time is had by all.

Newcomers do not be shy, to paraphrase the spirit of Christmas, "come over and know us better!" Garb is not required, but after meeting this crew you'll come in garb next year, its a whole new and better world!

Group Pictures will be attempted both Saturday and Sunday morning at the tailgate before opening cannon. Then both days we will attempt a group picture at high noon with everyone meeting at the corner by the Medieval Margarita Pub. This is the corner down by the joust, its in the middle of Fairhaven so no matter where you are you can get to us on time. We have several excellent photographers posting in the forums, I do hope at least one of you will be present to take a nice picture we can all share. Rogues please note the local guild rates for blackmail in the Carolinas will be enforced.

Sunday morning we start all over again.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this upcoming weekend!

Dubl'n M'Crack
Chief of the O'Neills

[Dallan]

It is with mixed feelings I write this post. Lady Di and I are cancelling our trip to CRF. Our oldest son's team this past weekend won their semi final football game. This coming weekend he'll play in the Mid Maryland Youth Football League age 9-11 Super Bowl. While we are all disappointed to not be able to make the trip we are all very excited about his game and very proud of him and his team. So drink a pint for us this weekend. Hopefully we will be spending some time with a Super Bowl champion.

[Malkavian]

My brother and mother will be accompanying me Saturday; while my brother's pretty easy going, my mom has never quite gotten the hang of my willingness to meet "internet people" so I may have to only briefly say hi and then come back Sunday to socialize (Or head to the Hooker Friday and/or Saturday. What do they have to sip on there besides Guinness? )

That said, whenever I DO make it there, I'll be happy to do photos, although my gear is more suited to portraits in ones and twos rather than group shots (It really wouldn't surprise me a lot if I had shots of some of you regulars already from my previous visits)

[Femme Falchion]

Dallan....sorry we won't see you and your family next weekend but sharing in the joy of your sons accomplishments!  Congrats!

[Tim T]

It is with mixed feelings I write this post. Lady Di and I are cancelling our trip to CRF. Our oldest son's team this past weekend won their semi final football game. This coming weekend he'll play in the Mid Maryland Youth Football League age 9-11 Super Bowl. While we are all disappointed to not be able to make the trip we are all very excited about his game and very proud of him and his team. So drink a pint for us this weekend. Hopefully we will be spending some time with a Super Bowl champion.

Dallan-

Sorry to hear that you guys won't be in, but a Super Bowl is pretty incredible!  That's something for him and his team to be very proud of.  Wish him good luck in the game for us.

Please try to make it down next season- I know you and Di and the boys would love CRF.  It's a beautiful faire.

Oh well, guess we'll see you guys come spring, at VARF, huh?

Tim (Dark'n)

[Hibernian]

(Or head to the Hooker Friday and/or Saturday. What do they have to sip on there besides Guinness? )

As if there was anything else worth drinking...but the bar selection is such that you will not be lacking several choices.

[Lady Jai]

It is with mixed feelings I write this post. Lady Di and I are cancelling our trip to CRF. Our oldest son's team this past weekend won their semi final football game. This coming weekend he'll play in the Mid Maryland Youth Football League age 9-11 Super Bowl. While we are all disappointed to not be able to make the trip we are all very excited about his game and very proud of him and his team. So drink a pint for us this weekend. Hopefully we will be spending some time with a Super Bowl champion.

You will be missed.  Sydney and B are going to be sad that Drew and Devon won't be there to play with. 

[Dirtfarmer]

I'll be down for both days so I can actually see my wife for once on the weekends...  CRF stole my dear Mad Maggie from me for the last 2 months!!

[Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia]

I enjoyed a nice pumpkin ale by Blue Moon there last week whilest noshing!  and they do have wines, additional beers, ales and mixed drynks available as well.