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Post by Ranger Joe on Aug 25, 2009 15:20:17 GMT -5
I will be wearing my Great Kilt.
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Post by Ranger Joe on Aug 26, 2009 13:27:51 GMT -5
OK! Official times/location here! My group will be at the White Hart Tavern at 11am carousing. Come meet up with us and find out why my household has been nicknamed The Asylum! Maryland Bear will be there, and it looks like Rookie might make it too. Come ooooon.....I know more of you want to go Regardless, there will be pictures of the day's shenanigans.
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Post by Caitshidhe on Aug 26, 2009 13:51:44 GMT -5
I'm going on that Sunday to meet with Jeb but I think I can manage to do Monday as well. I'm in! I look forward to meeting everyone. ^_^
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Post by Ranger Joe on Aug 26, 2009 14:02:33 GMT -5
I'm going on that Sunday to meet with Jeb but I think I can manage to do Monday as well. I'm in! I look forward to meeting everyone. ^_^ Excellent!! The more the merrier!!
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Post by Caitshidhe on Aug 26, 2009 21:27:59 GMT -5
Also, I figured I'd mention that I go MANY times a season--if anybody is in the area or will be before the last weekend in October, post here or PM me and we can arrange a meetup. I'll wear a leather brassiere and introduce you to my bellydancing friends. And we'll have a drink.
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Post by Ranger Joe on Aug 26, 2009 22:10:33 GMT -5
Also, I figured I'd mention that I go MANY times a season--if anybody is in the area or will be before the last weekend in October, post here or PM me and we can arrange a meetup. I'll wear a leather brassiere and introduce you to my bellydancing friends. And we'll have a drink. Yep, we try to go as much as we can. Keep me in the loop on when folks are going. Carousing is always better with more people.
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Post by lighthorseman on Aug 26, 2009 22:42:50 GMT -5
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Post by Ranger Joe on Aug 27, 2009 15:41:16 GMT -5
You would likely have a blast with the SCA as well from the looks of it. Nice suit.
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Post by trike on Aug 27, 2009 20:29:15 GMT -5
I just went to my first Renaissance Fair last weekend. It was the Michigan fair and I almost succeeded to convincing my boyfriend to buy a kilt (he has nice legs, and he would look so sexy in a kilt). I loved it!
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Post by Hades on Aug 27, 2009 23:39:29 GMT -5
I've only been to a Ren fair once. I have a Celtic short sword hanging on my wall to prove it. I'd love to join you guys this year, but that would be impossible, unfortunately. Maybe next year ;[
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Post by rookie on Aug 28, 2009 15:36:09 GMT -5
Hey, since I've never ever ever been to a Renaissance Fair, what should I expect, bring, etc?
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Post by perv on Aug 29, 2009 0:05:14 GMT -5
Have you been to a regular fair? It's not too different except for the theme. You should expect to walk around outside for a few hours, watch some type of performance, buys some overpriced food and possibly souvenirs, have the opportunity to play games of "skill" for cheap prizes. You should bring money.
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Post by Caitshidhe on Aug 30, 2009 15:11:27 GMT -5
Have you been to a regular fair? It's not too different except for the theme. You should expect to walk around outside for a few hours, watch some type of performance, buys some overpriced food and possibly souvenirs, have the opportunity to play games of "skill" for cheap prizes. You should bring money. Depends on the fair. Some renaissance fairs are probably like that but this one isn't. It's not like a regular county fair or anything at all. So, Rookie, here's what you need to know: The fairgrounds are outdoors, partially in the woods and partially in the sun. Wear comfortable shoes because it's really quite big and there's a lot of walking. Bring bug spray and bring sunscreen if bugs or sun bother you. You'll need money to get in. Tickets are $20 or so. Food and drink are reasonably priced--almost all non-alcoholic drinks are $1. You can probably get by for the entire day (from 11am to 6pm) with $20 for food and drinks. Bring your camera and extra batteries. Because there's a lot that's photo-worthy. All of the shows and performances are free. There are street actors and people who portray historical characters. Interact with them, it's fun and that's what they get paid to do. Seriously. There are hundreds of vendors. Go into any shops you want, the window-shopping is great fun. Make sure you have your ID because most of the armouries (there are two or three, maybe more) won't let you in or handle anything unless you're over eighteen. If the stores aren't too busy, the artisans will talk with you all you want about their craft, especially if it's something you do yourself. Most of them are really friendly and personable. Yes, there are some games. I forget what they cost to play, but it's not ridiculously overpriced. Most of the non-kiddie games are legitimate games of skill--archery, knife-throwing, dunk tank, axe-throwing. If you win, you get free beer. Buy souvenirs if you want. They're not too badly priced. One of my personal favourite things are custom-minted brass coins on necklaces. I have one from every year I've attended the fair. But if you have a camera, you'll get all of the souvenirs you need in digital format. Have fun! After all, that's why we go.
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Post by Aqualung on Aug 30, 2009 17:04:50 GMT -5
But if you have a camera, you'll get all of the souvenirs you need in digital format. Fuck yeah, I'd rather do that anyway. ;D Did I post this before somewhere, in the member picture thread? That's me at last year's MN RenFest.
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Post by rookie on Aug 31, 2009 19:36:32 GMT -5
Turns out I am working the morning shift. I figure I'll be done sometime around 1:00. A quick shower and change then off to the AACO. fairgrounds. Maybe twoish? Will you guys still be around then? Oh yeah, there's a very good possibility that I'll have one or more Rooklets in tow. If someone could find Md.Bear a kilt by then
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