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Main => The Campaign => Topic started by: Sir Edward on 2010-05-14, 01:14:35
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So who's planning on heading out to the VA renfaire this season? Which weekends? It opens this weekend.
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My love and I will be there on Memorial Day weekend both Saturday (armor day) and Sunday. I believe Sir Andrew and his lovely lady Constance plan to be there that weekend as well. :)
Rosemary and I are also thinking of doing a day trip on the 23rd but I won't be wearing armor that day.
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Excellent.
BTW, here's a good weather page for the location: http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/virginia/louisa-2442298/ (http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/virginia/louisa-2442298/)
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I plan to go down this Saturday afternoon and the 29th. Beyond that I don't know.
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I may go down on the weekend of the 29th, since that's Memorial weekend. Beyond that, I'm not sure yet. I usually like to get down there twice in a season if I can.
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Well I hope you AND that new scabbard of yours can make it! ;D
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Oh yes, the new scabbard will definitely enjoy the outdoors a bit this season. :)
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awesome
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I was really hoping to make it this year, but it's not looking good. Memorial day weekend was my best bet, but the money situation is tight and Cracker and Rev. Horton Heat are playing a show nearby that Sun. and really want to go. If things change, I'll post it. Since I now have a heavy (brigandine) and light (padded) sets of armor, it would be nice to show both down there.
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So who's going this coming weekend? Which day for armor?
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Sir Andrew and our lovely ladies will be there both days. I was going to wear armor on Saturday so I
can have a day of lighter garb before the drive back home Sunday evening. :)
On a side note:
I noticed that there seems to be less vendors at VARF this year. Will more show up this coming weekend I wonder or has the vender participation dropped off that much for VARF?
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I'll be in armor on Saturday, and kilt and brigandine on Sunday.... ;D
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Excellent, then I shall plan on armor for Saturday as well.
Really? I hadn't noticed that the number of vendors had diminished at all. Actually, I was surprised to see three mail booths. Someone mentioned there might have been a fourth too.
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Change my answer to a definite maybee. I wouldn't be coming in costume so I stick out a bit among the pirates. I will decide on the day.
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Good Sirs,
Dame Dagrny and I shall be attending Sunday May 30th. I shall be wearing armour, she her Noble attire. We look forward to seeing any and all there!
I am at your service,
Sir Blackwolf
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Excellent Sir Blackwolf! I shall bring my armor stand and the plans for you on Sunday!
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Excellent, it sounds like we'll have quite a party this weekend. Depending on the weather, I may armor up fully on saturday and then armor lightly on sunday.
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Excellent news Sir Blackwolf! Looking forward to seeing you and your lovely lady at VARF!
I'll have to pass on wearing armor two days in a rows since we will be driving home after the faire Sunday. :-\
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Wow, looks like VARF is going to be a happening place this weekend. Wish I could make it, but I have family obligations that are going to prevent it. It doesn't look like I shall make VARF at all again this year. I guess Midsummer Ren Faire the first weekend of June will be my opening Faire this year.
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Okay, I can't post the pictures here, but they are on my facebook page. That is they will be there once I post them.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=227162&id=748335836&saved#!/album.php?aid=227162&id=748335836 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=227162&id=748335836&saved#!/album.php?aid=227162&id=748335836)
Enjoy!
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Sir Brian & Lady Rosemary, Sir Andrew & Lady Constance, Sir Edward,
It was a great pleasure seeing you all at VaRF, Sir Edward it was an Honour meeting you! Alas as our means of making a living is conducting Renaissance Faires, there are far too many demands on our time speaking with those who participate with us as well as those who have interest in doing so. Even at our own Faires we are quite busy during the day and it is but later in the evening that we have a moment to socialize around the fire.
To that end Dame Dagrny and I were thinking how nice it would be to be able to "visit" with all of you in a setting other than Faire. As we are all somewhat far flung about the region this would require some travelling, perhaps to "gatherings" in different areas. As for ourselves we have a large yard, a goodly size home and there are excellent lodgings nearby to facilitate such a gathering in our area. The only issue we have is when? As we are in the midst of Faire Season there are few weekends unspoken for upon our calendar until October.
Now one thought is the Maryland Renaissance Festival, we have more free time there and should we all stay in the same hotel (dangerous thinking there!) there would be more time available, may we recommend the Comfort Inn & Conference Center in Bowie MD where we oft stay and is a reasonable distance from Faire?
By any road, tis offered as food for thought, we are not adverse to travel and do enjoy doing so on a regular basis. What are the thoughts of the group?
We are at your service,
Sir Blackwolf & Dame Dagrny
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i can't see the pictures
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I would personally love to attend a gathering of the sort being mentioned. I am not sure that I would be able to do so once PaRF starts in Aug. as I am possibly going to be on cast with the Trayned Band. Should that be the case, it would need to be either before then or after Oct. In any case, I think the idea is a good one.
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It was good times to see you and your Lady too, sir Blackwolf. We have been meeting outside of faire as of last season. In November, I usually do a slow braised beef and Yorkshire pudding dinner for Sir Brian, and Saturday, Lady Constance prepares a wonderful lasagna for a certain little mischievous faerie that we know. Since we only do 50lbs. or so, it turned into an after faire dinner with other guests. we too have a fair-sized home, but a big yard with outdoor deck, grill seating for about 14, hot tub, and archery range. We will more than likely do the same this year depending on my school and co-op schedule. We are always open to meeting with good folk over good food, ale, wine, or even water. I'll have to check with Sir Brian and see if that was the hotel Lady Constance and I stayed in last time. It sounds familiar.
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Sir Andrew,
Ah good company, good food, and an archery range! What could be better? Oh I suppose the hot tub would be alright as well....lol! November would be nice, right now we only have a Girl Scout Program scheduled for the 13th. If permissible we would be most Honoured to attend!
By the way, your Gracious Lady did give me the armor stand plans for which I am most grateful, I am looking forward to making a couple for our armor, thank you!
We are at your service,
Sir Blackwolf & Dame Dagrny
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Sir Blackwolf it was a great pleasure to see you and your lovely lady at VARF. I do apologize for my late reply on this topic but it has been a bit hectic getting caught up on the homefront as well as work!
That hotel you mentioned I believe is the very same that Sir Andrew and Lady Constance stayed at the year before last and yes it is about as close from the South as we are from the North of the MDRF. There are many great resturants we all can go to throughout the general area of the hotel as well as near the MDRF itself.
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It was a great pleasure meeting you as well! I too must apologize for my late reply. I'm changing jobs, and spent the week training my replacement at the old one.
I had a great time this weekend, and just wish we had taken more time to interact. There will of course be more opportunities throughout the year.
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You're most welcome, Sir Blackwolf. My stand serves me well and I will be assembling another one in the weeks to come for another set of harness I have. Yes, our little house has served a lot of folk extremely well, and we are gracious to have have such esteemed folk pass through our doors.... ;D
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Anyone plan on attending the last day of VARF? Rosemary and I will be there although I won't be in armor @ 93 degrees with 70% humidity! :P
http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USVA0719?dayNum=3&&?= (http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USVA0719?dayNum=3&&?=)
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It looks like I'm not making it this weekend. I'll probably spend some time down at Stonetower on Saturday, and Sunday I'm heading for a business trip.
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It looks like I'm not making it this weekend. I'll probably spend some time down at Stonetower on Saturday, and Sunday I'm heading for a business trip.
Doh, I'm getting my weekends confused. It's next week (weekend of the 19th) that I'm planning to hit Stonetower Glenn (http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StoneTowerGlenn.htm (http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/StoneTowerGlenn.htm)). However, it's this weekend I'm heading out on my trip.
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Looks like fun.
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Sir Edward,
We would be most Honoured by your presence as well as any others that may be able to attend.
I am at your service,
Sir Blackwolf
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There is a possibility Rosemary and I will be there on the 20th, although I'm not sure if I'll be wearing
armor if it's too hot. ;)
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It looks like our plan is to head down to Stone Tower on Sunday the 20th. Probably no armor, but nothing's set in stone. :)
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Good Sirs,
It is indeed to be warm, I may even be limiting my time in harness. We hope to see you all soon!
I am at your service,
Sir Blackwolf
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Well we will definitely NOT be attending. We were going but our daughter changed our plans last night when she called and asked if they could spend father's day with us so since she is essentially a renfaire orphan during most of the season we must enjoy every opportunity we get to spend time with our children! I just don't understand how I get to grill the steaks on father’s day though! ;)
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Alas, the same way I do, Sir Brian, with GUSTO!!! :D
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take her with you and make her buy you a steak on a stick ;)
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Oh well, next time. Have a good time! :)
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It looks like our plan is to head down to Stone Tower on Sunday the 20th. Probably no armor, but nothing's set in stone. :)
No armor, and I was glad for it. I could have worn armor since the day wasn't as hot as we expected, but it had warmed up quite a bit by the end of the day.
We went over with some VARF friends, and had a good time. It was a great pleasure to once again see Sir Blackwolf, and also have a chance to meet Dean from Chivalry-Now as well, who had made the trip all the way from CT.
I have to say, I LOVE the stone formations on the site. I took several pictures of that.