Ren Faire Dates - 2008

[Sir Edward]

Well, we're back from NCRF! I added some pics on my site here:

I also picked up a 13th C. antique iron key (assuming it's legit and accurate, of course), that originated in Germany (modern day Bavaria actually):


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(Sorry for the overexposed picture)

So it's not a sword, but I have a period antique! The guy gave me some advice for cleaning the rust up a bit. This hasn't had any restoration or cleaning.

[Sir Brian]

Well last minute change of plans for Rosemary and I. Looks like we’ll be going to
the NCRF after all! The weather in Georgia is not going to be that great this weekend
and we are still not sure if it is a good idea for Rosemary to ride in a car that long with
her mystery illness.
– Long periods of sitting, riding or driving use to cause her excruciating pain.
She has gradually been getting better over the past month but we decided
it would be best to try a shorter trip before doing that long trek to Georgia! 

If Rosemary gets through this trip ok we’ll try for the GARF at the end of April.

Anyone else planning on going to the closing weekend of NCRF or the Georgia fair at
the end of April?

[Sir Edward]

Not us, I think VARF is next for us. Glad to hear Rosemary is improving! It's no fun to have a mystery illness. I just got off a round of triple antibiotics for mine.

Oh, you'll probably see the antique dealer down at NCRF that I bought the key from. I didn't get his business card, and can't remember the website. I just know it had the word "relic" in it. Mind doing me a favor and checking on that while you're there?

I gave the Fiat Lux knights a business card, and emailed one of them (no reply yet), but I really only talked with one of them ("Sir Edward"), so feel free to hand out more cards or whatever. The more the merrier!

[Sir Brian]

Sure!
Weather looks like it will be warmer with a greater chance of rain
on Saturday with less chance of rain but decidedly cooler on Sunday...
So I'll save my knight kit for Sunday and "Lord" it up on Saturday. 

[Sir Edward]

Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. Sometimes it's the other way around for me though-- I don't want to wear my nice leathers in the rain, but my aluminum is fine.

Have a great time! I hope it's not a total mud pit this time. The cast were referring to the "Royal Glade" as the "Royal Mud Pit" while we were there. Of course, it's not a problem all over the site, since some is indoors, some is paved, some is up on the hill, etc.

[Sir Edward]

So did you make it down to NCRF? How'd it go? Got pictures?

[Sir Brian]

Yes! In fact: I was uploading them into my online photo album while you were posting! 

Here are some:
http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/NCRF/
We met some new friends on the first day and some old friends from the CRF on
the second day! - Great surprise and we had a great time catching up. Our newest
forum member "Dragonlover" and his lady are our new friends. He has an excellent harness
and it looks like they will be going to the GARF at the end of the month as well so Rosemary
and I hope to meet up with them over that weekend! - Everyone else sure they can't make it?
- It would be quite epic to have us all invade the Georgia fair on the same weekend!

Well my harness was quite a success I think. Lots of photo ops and compliments, but the
one thing I was kind of expecting but was hoping wouldn’t happen did: I was a bit too scary
for the wee ones which was a little heart wrenching but understandable! 
After all, I must seem ten feet tall to a four year old with my crested helm!

btw the e-mail addy of that antique dealer you wanted is:
sgminor@mindspring.com
He actually remembered you after I described your harness.

I did get caught in a small shower in the afternoon so I’ll have a lot of rust removal to do
before the GARF. I’ll have to completely dismantle my crest from my helm, so just let me
know if you want me to post some pictures of my mounting scheme for my crest and I’ll
take some. – I probably will anyways just for posterity sake…save me the trouble later on! 

[Sir Edward]

Awesome, great photos! Thanks for the contact info too.

Cool, I got the email that a new member joined, I was wondering if it might have been someone you talked to down there in NC. Excellent

I actually didn't get a large number of photo ops this time, but I got mistaken for being part of the Fiat Lux group, even though my colors were different. A cast member suggested I participate in the garb contest, but he must have lost track of the time because I'd have had to go back in time 15 minutes or so to make it.

I think we do need to have a mass invasion of one of the faires, certainly.

I've never made it to GARF, but I don't think the scheduling is working out this year for that one.

[Sword Chick]

Loved the pictures in the other thread and thought I should post a reminder.

The Muirs will be attending the VARF on Saturday, May 24, Memorial Weekend.  Who will be meeting us there? 

[Das Bill]

Loved the pictures in the other thread and thought I should post a reminder.

The Muirs will be attending the VARF on Saturday, May 24, Memorial Weekend.  Who will be meeting us there? 

Well, there's me. Its been so long, I may not remember what a fair is like, though.

Should we pass the invitation along to the general VAF crowd? I'm sure at least a few people would like to meet up.

[Sword Chick]

Well, there's me. Its been so long, I may not remember what a fair is like, though.

Should we pass the invitation along to the general VAF crowd? I'm sure at least a few people would like to meet up.

Sounds good!

[Sir Edward]

Yep, works for me. I'll just toss in the general disclaimer that it's still a small and growing faire, so it's not like MDRF, and it's a longer drive. I know some people might be less inclined to enjoy it. But going as a group, we'll all have a blast, I'm sure.

[Sir Brian]

Small yes, but very cordial and besides the beer is good! 

[Das Bill]

Small yes, but very cordial and besides the beer is good! 

Well, then, I'm sold.

(of course, that line would have sold me even if this was an "Office Supply Fair" or a "Dress as your favorite NSYNC member Fair")

[Sword Chick]

Small yes, but very cordial and besides the beer is good! 

Well, then, I'm sold.

(of course, that line would have sold me even if this was an "Office Supply Fair" or a "Dress as your favorite NSYNC member Fair")

It's nice to know that we are all in agreement as to what truly matters.