Ren Faire Dates - 2008

[Sir Brian]

http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=rs_cleveland&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=22551&metric=0&fday=5

Well the weather is definately in the range for armor! I'll definately have to put it on there
however as I'm not going to drive 2 1/2 hours in armor! Poor Rosemary would be frozen from
me blasting the AC for so long! 

[Sir Edward]

Awesome, the weather report looks great so far. Hope it's accurate!

Yeah, I always armor up in the parking lot. I can drive in my 13th C stuff, but usually it's just easier to put on the boots and leggings ahead of time, and assemble the rest on-site. With the plate armor I don't have much choice... I wouldn't really fit in the seat with all of that on.

[Das Bill]

I haven't decided yet, but I don't think it'll be the armour.  (This time.  )  I have my usual Renn Faire dress, a new linen Revival Clothing gown, or my Eowyn costume. 

If you end up deciding to do armour, you're welcome to borrow my GDFB legs, since I'm probably not going to wear them.

What I think I'll do: Cuirass, arms, mail fauld, and a hat. I probably will get annoyed at a helmet all day, and likely won't want to carry it around with me, but we'll see. I'll probably wear my hosen, and I'll wear the long boots rather than the ankle ones.

And I'll probably wear this:



'Cause its pretty.

[Sir Edward]

What I think I'll do: Cuirass, arms, mail fauld, and a hat. I probably will get annoyed at a helmet all day, and likely won't want to carry it around with me, but we'll see. I'll probably wear my hosen, and I'll wear the long boots rather than the ankle ones.

Probably a good idea on the hat. That's what I've always done with my plate harness (as my avatar shows). I use a sort of muffin-cap sort of thing.

And I'll probably wear this:

'Cause its pretty.

Excellent choice, my friend. Quite pretty.

[Sir Wolf]

i wish i could be there sniff sniff

[Sword Chick]

It looks like it doesn't matter what I wear anyway.  I'll be out shined by you gorgeous gentlemen and your pretty weapons.    And Right Said Fred is still stuck in my head. 

[Das Bill]

It looks like it doesn't matter what I wear anyway.  I'll be out shined by you gorgeous gentlemen and your pretty weapons.   

Well, like I said, if you'd like, you can borrow the GDFB legs. That, your gambeson, your cuirass and the jack chains will make for a formidable looking Sword Chick.

On the other hand, it would also require that you have something to point the legs to, which I'm not sure if you have yet.

And Right Said Fred is still stuck in my head. 

You may want to talk to a doctor about having him removed. It will be easier to find a helmet to fit.

[Sir Edward]

It doesn't matter how shiny the rest of us are, you should dress up the way you want! Do any of your swords have scabbards? A nice blade makes for a great accessory in any case. I can always bring an extra.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my new Albion will make it here without issue. It's scheduled for delivery on Friday. Cutting it close!

Teaser pic:



BTW, I've been informed there may some good photo-ops on Saturday.

[Das Bill]

Ooooo, nice! Though I do wish Christian Fletcher used better buckles. With all the cast pewter ones available these days, I don't see why he has to use the nickle plated, uber-modern ones.

Still, I can't wait to see your new toy in person! FYI, in a few weeks I was planning on breaking out the cutting stand in class, after we finish the ringen and dagger section.

[Sword Chick]

Oh, I am perfectly content to let you gentlemen out shine me.  I get to look after all.   

Warning:  Girlie talk ahead...
I think I'm going to play dress up and wear my Eowyn costume.  If only because I'm assuming I'll have more opportunities to wear armour in class, and I think it will be a nice change for you gentlemen to see me in something other than my workout clothes. 

It's based on the image below.  Though in the movie she wears a brown overskirt in the camp scene.  I'll probably do the same.  And though I do have a couple of swords with scabbards, since Tommy is bringing a friend, I think I'll leave my swords at home.

Now I'm off to do my hair...

End of girlie talk.

[Sir Wolf]

wow very cool. can't wait to see the pictures.
my wife said something about maybe being able to fit into some of her old gear again... then again, i think it needs to be drastically taken in gotta love weight watchers ehehhe she's lost almost 60 lbs. since Logan was born the 31st of Aug.

can't wait till PA or MD maybe we'll get to come out as a family muahhahahah

[Das Bill]

The Muir clan will be picking me up on Saturday. Is there a plan for meeting up when we all get there? Or should we just call one another when we get there and figure it out from there?

[Sir Edward]

Either way. I want to get to the parking lot shortly before 10am so I can suit up and be there roughly around opening gate. You've got my cell#, right?

The weather is still looking to be great for armor:  http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USVA0719.html

[Das Bill]

Either way. I want to get to the parking lot shortly before 10am so I can suit up and be there roughly around opening gate. You've got my cell#, right?

Yep, I've got it.

The weather is still looking to be great for armor:  http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USVA0719.html

Awesome. Though I'm still bringing "back up" garb, just in case.

[Sir Wolf]

well did we have fun? any pictures? anyone buy any goodies?