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so what to do @ the mdrf
« on: 2012-05-31, 01:08:48 »
So i am angleing for the entire family to join me this fall for mdrf. The kids wanna know what all more they can do. Think maybe they got a lil bored (could be it was cold and they didn't  dress)  Logan wants to know whats left for him to buy? Hehehe he has a wooden sword axe and shield from the guy near the joust field. :)
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #1 on: 2012-05-31, 01:29:52 »
Invade?

Sack Baltimore?

Raid DC?

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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #2 on: 2012-05-31, 02:54:50 »
The magician? The hypnotist? Hilby the german juggling guy is a good show. The joust. The archery demo.

I'm guessing taking them to the pub is over their age range. ;)
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #3 on: 2012-05-31, 03:00:56 »
they will be 8, 5 and 2. so ya the pub is sorta out hehehe
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #4 on: 2012-05-31, 12:57:46 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2012-05-31, 03:00:56
they will be 8, 5 and 2. so ya the pub is sorta out hehehe
Not necessarily.  The kids could enjoy a root beer while you enjoy a real beer.  Unless, of course, the pub entertainers are of the bawdier style.  ;)

We used to have really entertaining pickle vendors at the MNRF (let your imagination run wild here).  Management came down on them several years ago in the name of a more family friendly atmosphere.  I can agree with the decision now that I have children, but I still miss the pickle euphemisms a bit.  ;)
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #5 on: 2012-05-31, 14:00:30 »
Plus they have the shows designed specifically for the families w/kids at the various stages throughout the village- and face painting too.  Might be a bit kiddish for the 8 yr old, especially if its a boy...and food!  Never met a kid who didn't want to eat something on a stake, or large turkey leg...
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #6 on: 2012-05-31, 14:22:05 »

Psh... "family friendly"... and how do they think families are made? :)

Yeah, MDRF has some bawdiness, but for the most part they push the family-friendly atmosphere as well, so it tends to be confined to the taverns.
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #7 on: 2012-05-31, 15:15:15 »
That is an excellent point, Sir Edward...how are they made indeed?  lol
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #8 on: 2012-05-31, 16:00:38 »
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Yeah, MDRF has some bawdiness, but for the most part they push the family-friendly atmosphere as well, so it tends to be confined to the taverns.

That can be a good thing as long as it stays there. 
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #9 on: 2012-05-31, 16:35:19 »
hahahha my oldest daughter loves the pagentry of it all. she likes dressing as a lady and seeing the knights and sites and gets into it all. my son likes action and cool toys. otherwise he gets bored easily. he wants to be a knight and has his kit (he needs a new helmet)
 
 https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/536061_3606863683547_1032321511_33210616_1685563552_n.jpg
 the baby will more than likey get dressed in a hand me down and either pushed in a stroller or be on her mothers hip all day. hopeing i can get the wife to come out for the day :)
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #10 on: 2012-05-31, 16:45:05 »

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/68845_1574089705468_6065475_n.jpg

autumn is hopeing she will still be able to wear this dress this year. it's been 2 years and who knows how many inches she's grown since then.
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #11 on: 2012-05-31, 17:16:38 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2012-05-31, 14:22:05

Psh... "family friendly"... and how do they think families are made? :)

Yeah, MDRF has some bawdiness, but for the most part they push the family-friendly atmosphere as well, so it tends to be confined to the taverns.


"Drench a Wench" got toned down considerably the last few years. Sad, she was hilarious. We'd spend 15 or 20 minutes just listening to her.

Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2012-05-31, 16:35:19
(he needs a new helmet)

But it has PERIOD HORNS! What's the problem??
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #12 on: 2012-05-31, 18:08:02 »
Your kids are cute...they'll have a good time no matter what I'm thinking.  Get the lil man another sword and you're set!
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #13 on: 2012-05-31, 23:02:52 »
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Your kids are cute...they'll have a good time no matter what I'm thinking.  Get the lil man another sword and you're set!

Agreed.  ;)
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Re: so what to do @ the mdrf
« Reply #14 on: 2012-05-31, 23:52:37 »
hahaha you have no idea what his personal arsenal is. i think between the nerf guns, wooden and plastic swords, axes and such it dorfs even Sir James's hahahah well maybe not that many hehehe
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