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Sir Rodney

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Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« on: 2012-05-07, 19:59:32 »
My buddy Mike’s young daughter just had a birthday party last weekend.  Mike and his lovely wife took their round pavilion and turned it into a Fancy Nancy â„¢ party tent.  They have way too much creativity in that family! 
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #1 on: 2012-05-07, 21:17:21 »
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #2 on: 2012-05-07, 22:09:34 »
Cool! Great idea. They really do come in handy for all sorts of things. We usually set ours up without the walls as a sun-shade for the 4th of July parties at my sister-in-laws place.
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #3 on: 2012-05-08, 00:24:48 »
That's a very arts-and-craftsy idea, even down to the multi-colored plates with the big plate, smaller plate, small plate idea. Very cool idea indeed!
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #4 on: 2012-05-08, 00:28:43 »
That is so cool! I bet she loved it! Well done! :)
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #5 on: 2012-05-08, 21:48:57 »
I shall not dishonor myself by putting forth what I thought was meant by the thread title.  Yours is much more worthy, Lord Rodney!  lol
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #6 on: 2012-05-08, 23:41:20 »
Why, Sir William, you must be confused.

The title did not read "PRIMARY use for a pavilion tent".   ;)
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #7 on: 2012-05-09, 16:52:45 »
One of our members has a blue and red pavillion, but the red has faded to pink....it is now affectionately known as the "princess tent  ;D

I have often thought of using my bergundian tent for kids medieval themed parties.

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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #8 on: 2012-05-09, 18:43:06 »
Large medieval style tents are not cheap; use them as often as possible.   :)

They don't have to be used just for medieval themed parties as Sir Edward pointed out.  Set it up if you're having a few friends over for beer and brats around the campfire. 
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #9 on: 2012-05-09, 20:33:12 »
I kid, Lord Rodney, I think what you did was smashing...and you're right, medieval style tents are NOT cheap.  I guess I should count myself lucky that I don't indulge in the overnight events...altho I should like to one day.
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #10 on: 2012-05-12, 02:51:45 »
Days of Knights is just this October Sir William, come on, do the immersion weekend events, you know you want to  ;)
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #11 on: 2012-06-25, 11:39:59 »
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2012-05-08, 23:41:20
Why, Sir William, you must be confused.

The title did not read "PRIMARY use for a pavilion tent".   ;)

Which would we all know to be Snoozing, Boozing, & Courtly fun w/ one's lady. Recommend a porta-privy for other activities.
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #12 on: 2012-06-25, 11:52:27 »
I made my own pavilion battle tent from a 10' x 10' party-tent and added the trimmings & fixings to accommodate my navy-blue & yellow-gold colors. Easier than having a time-period one made to every fine detail by a skilled craftsman & at a great expense (Could range from $500-basic to $3000-more elaborate). I used colored para-cord to act as my tent-lines, and improved a light-weight, black-colored misquito mesh that serves as both bug-barrier & privacy lining.  I made a 2 inch diameter hole in the tent' center where I post my colored-pennant to fly above my tent.  Still working on my tent though.  I'll add pics when complete.
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #13 on: 2012-06-25, 13:55:06 »

I'd love to see pictures. Sometimes modification of modern gear to look more period can make for a decent, cost-effective compromise.
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Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
« Reply #14 on: 2012-06-25, 16:04:47 »
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2012-05-07, 19:59:32
My buddy Mike’s young daughter just had a birthday party last weekend.  Mike and his lovely wife took their round pavilion and turned it into a Fancy Nancy â„¢ party tent.  They have way too much creativity in that family!

Indeed. Looks like a Maypole at one of the Ren-Faires. I'm certain their daughter loved it!!! Excellent effort on their parts.
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