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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #15 on: 2013-09-22, 13:21:25 »

Life tends to get in the way when you're making plans. :)
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #16 on: 2013-09-23, 04:36:25 »
I thought it was plans get in the way while you are living life  ???
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #17 on: 2013-09-30, 19:54:54 »
I am planning on being in MD for the closing weekend, my son Ryan will be in full harness as well as two more so this should be great

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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #18 on: 2013-09-30, 21:40:09 »
I am planning on being in MD for the closing weekend, my son Ryan will be in full harness as well as two more so this should be great

Excellent! Will it be Sunday or Saturday?
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #19 on: 2013-10-02, 15:37:32 »
Right now I am hoping for both days but if its only one, it will be Saturday.

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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #20 on: 2013-10-03, 01:07:19 »
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #21 on: 2013-10-04, 08:04:14 »
Is that a 'sword' on your son?? How did he get that through MDRF's top-notch security guards?? LOL Did he buy them lunch or something??
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #22 on: 2013-10-04, 20:35:03 »
maybe its a plastic sword?
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #23 on: 2013-10-05, 03:24:40 »
Also planning on attending Sunday the 20th (as well as this Sunday).

Actually Ser Robert's post reminded me of a question - while real swords are clearly not allowed at MDRF, I see their site also says no "costume" weapons either.  Does this mean even a LARP forma or latex sword would not be allowed in? 

I remember last time I went (about three years ago) they would not let me bring in the very wooden waster I had purchased there just a couple of weekends earlier.  Was hoping to get one my LARP weapons in at least this time though, in lieu of a real sword.
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #24 on: 2013-10-05, 04:55:55 »
I believe LARP weapons are also disallowed.

A year or two ago, the "maryland special" swords that Sirs Edward and Brian made were allowed. They were "swords" with the blade chopped off about a half foot past the crossguard, and glued into the scabbard permanently. This year (or last?) they stopped allowing even those in. Empty scabbards seem to be fine.

A knight without weapons is like a King Cobra without fangs or venom. :( But MDRF is just such a great faire!
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #25 on: 2013-10-05, 11:46:44 »
Well they do allow those sword umbrellas so maybe it's one of those?
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #26 on: 2013-10-05, 22:24:08 »
This has become a bit of a sore topic for some of us. They stopped us from using those "Maryland Specials" about mid-season last year. They stop people with toy weapons all the time. But a small kid with the same toy or wooden weapon might get in, depending on who is working security. And depending on which gate you go through, or who is distracted, you'll probably see a couple of people walking through with actual steel swords too. It's very inconsistently enforced. And once past the gate, it's extremely rare that security will stop you later.


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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #27 on: 2013-10-05, 22:46:36 »
remember gate workers are low paid staff that work there for the ren faire experience or just for the money. they're not police or any sort or law enforcement. well some at the park maybe hired off duty enforcement. so use your judgement wisely. it is a knights honor to uphold the code of the law. whether it be right or wrong uphold it.

i know it sucks. but if they say no swords then no swords. :(

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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #28 on: 2013-10-07, 11:34:31 »
it is a knights honor to uphold the code of the law. whether it be right or wrong uphold it.

QFT and the very heart of the issue Sir Wolf!  :)
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Re: Closing weekend of MDRF
« Reply #29 on: 2013-10-07, 14:39:20 »
Grrrrrrrrr. That 's all I have to say about that.  >:(
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