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Title: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir 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 ™ party tent.  They have way too much creativity in that family! 
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2012-05-07, 21:17:21
woah!
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir Edward 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.
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir James A 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!
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-08, 00:28:43
That is so cool! I bet she loved it! Well done! :)
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir William 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
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir 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".   ;)
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir Gerard de Rodes 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.

G.
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir Rodney 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. 
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir William 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.
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: SirNathanQ 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  ;)
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Lord Dane on 2012-06-25, 11:39:59
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.
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Lord Dane 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.
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir Edward 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.
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Lord Dane on 2012-06-25, 16:04:47
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 ™ 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.
Title: Re: Alternate use for a pavilion tent
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2012-06-25, 22:46:01
pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!