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Post by rookie on Aug 24, 2009 22:29:10 GMT -5
Rookie will be there. To meet fellow FSTDTers, I will brave a RenFair. I'll shoot you a PM as the date gets closer.
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starbrewer
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Post by starbrewer on Aug 24, 2009 23:42:31 GMT -5
I'll see if they sell kilts.
Sandman, can you give me any advice on the matter? What should I look for in a kilt? What about bagpipes? Skip the haggas!
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Post by Mira on Aug 25, 2009 1:34:41 GMT -5
I would kilt that fest up like nobody's business. I would even get my clan's tartan. Then I would behead some english. Oh god, someone loan me about a thousand bucks so I can come.
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Post by lonelocust on Aug 25, 2009 2:20:27 GMT -5
I may be visiting later on in the season but before the faire ends and going. If any of you are up for a second (or more) outing and would like to meet up with me that would be cool and stuff.
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Post by Maryland Bear on Aug 25, 2009 6:20:50 GMT -5
Will I be out of place if I don't come there in costume?
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Post by rookie on Aug 25, 2009 8:33:34 GMT -5
Will I be out of place if I don't come there in costume? No. I won't be in costume either. Most likely I'll be heading there after work (morning shift).
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Post by Maryland Bear on Aug 25, 2009 9:05:34 GMT -5
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Post by Sandafluffoid on Aug 25, 2009 9:47:18 GMT -5
I would kilt that fest up like nobody's business. I would even get my clan's tartan. No you wouldn't, the whole 'clan tartans' thing was invented by the victorians to fob of kilts to tourists. Also, I wanna go, I want to wear my skirt-that-looks-like-a-kilt-but-can-be-a-skirt-too and my 'straight' shirt.
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Post by Caitshidhe on Aug 25, 2009 10:07:15 GMT -5
It should be said that I am a costume snob. If you're in street clothes or a shoddy costume, I will ignore you. Unless you buy me cider.
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Post by Maryland Bear on Aug 25, 2009 10:36:57 GMT -5
It should be said that I am a costume snob. If you're in street clothes or a shoddy costume, I will ignore you. Unless you buy me cider. What if I just run around nekkid? I could be some wild savage explorers brought back from.... whatever place was being explored during the reign of Henry VIII.
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Post by Caitshidhe on Aug 25, 2009 10:47:13 GMT -5
That would be awesome and I would love you forever and tuck roses in your g-string.
I wonder if the night-elf couple will be there....
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Post by the sandman on Aug 25, 2009 11:51:03 GMT -5
I'll see if they sell kilts. Sandman, can you give me any advice on the matter? What should I look for in a kilt? What about bagpipes? Skip the haggas! Well, that depends, what are you looking for? Do you want historical or modern? Historical kilts make you look all manly and Braveheart-y (even though the real William Wallace never wore a kilt in his life), but you are essentially buying a very expensive Hallowe'en costume; they would be utterly inappropriate for daily wear. Ren Faire, yes, anywhere else? You would look like a total ass. (It's about the same as walking around in a Pilgrim outfit.) Modern kilts still look great at a Ren Faire (where most people don't have the slightest clue what's accurate anyway) with the added benefit that you can actually WEAR them whenever you want without looking like a total wanker. Historical, sometimes called "Great Kilts": Actual kilts: They can be worn with a jacket for a more formal look or with a sweater or simple t-shirt if you like. The accessories are VERY important. Knee high stocking are required. For a more informal look, go with leather shoes or better yet, boots. For a formal look you need: Gillies And don't forget the flashes! (Those are the little colored tags on the stockings, they are a seperate piece.) And don't worry about being "allowed" to wear certain tartans. While it is true that different families and clans have laid claim to specific tartans, there are multiple ones per clan, and no clan will get annoyed if you wear their casual pattern. (They will take it as a compliment actually, although they may be irritated if you wear the formal tartan without permission.) And there are several "public" tartans, including Black Watch, that are freely available to all. Oh, and this is IMPORTANT! Anything that comes past your knee, is not a plaid tartan pattern, or is not pleated, IS NOT A KILT! Those would be what we call "skirts." Oh, and wearing a kilt without a sporran is like wearing leather pants without an ass. JUST DON'T DO IT.
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Post by Dan on Aug 25, 2009 12:45:34 GMT -5
What should I look for in a kilt? One pair of human legs, one set of genitals....
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Post by Caitshidhe on Aug 25, 2009 14:07:47 GMT -5
Sandman: I don't worry a bit about historical accuracy or anything in my costumes or in anybody else's. I just care that nobody is wearing a bad WalMart Halloween costume. Because I am shallow. And a snob.
Also--kilts are my weakness.
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Post by Einherjer on Aug 25, 2009 14:19:41 GMT -5
I shall be there on the 12th, to finally hopefully buy Cait that drink I promised her about... six months ago! Alas, I shall be at a wedding in Chicago the day before Labor Day, so there is no way I could get out there for Labor Day.
As for dress? I shall be in a (pseudo) kilt. I still need to find a shirt that goes well with it, though...
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