Ohio--Very Long.
Kirby
dirt under my fingernails, there are piles of stuff everywhere, I keep
forgetting to flush, and it is disorienting to look up and see a
ceiling instead of stars, but I’m home.
What a long strange trip it’s been.
For those of you who do not know me, I just broke into the ren-faire
venue as a merchant last year. I am an artist and have worked art fairs
and other venues for a while. I had been a ren faire patron and really
enjoyed it, so last year I decided to see if my work would sell in this
venue. I started out by doing small (i.e. 1-2 weekend) ren shows in
addition to my art fairs. I discovered that I liked working at ren
faires much more than I liked art fairs. A bad day at an art fair is a
long, bad day; a bad day at a ren faire is at least amusing and fun.
This year, my season started in May with the usual art shows and small
ren faires. I had a couple weekends off between May and the end of
July. From the end of July, I have spent the last 12 weeks on the road
and the last 8 at the Ohio Renaissance Festival. This was my first
long-run show as a merchant. I have already paid my booth fee for next
year.
I was extremely fortunate to have some old friends already in place at
Ohio. They kept me informed on the ways of things (big hugs to mama
Lisa and John!). I was also fortunate that I got to know better a
number of acquaintances I had met along the road and to develop new
friendships.
I have learned a lot. I have a lot more to learn. I thought I would
share with you some of what I have learned. Some of these things are
general and would apply to anyone; some of these things apply directly
to me.
*Follow the rules--you’re life will be simpler.
*Make more stuff than you ever thought you could sell. Scrambling on a
weekly basis to restock can be deadly.
*Bring lots of plastic. and duct tape....and cable ties. These things
hold the world together.
*Be good to your boothies and they will be good to you. (blowing kisses
to Shadow and James)
*Feed your friends when you can. The fellowship is your reward.
*Bring a can opener and a bottle opener.
*It takes darn near 30 minutes to make a pot of coffee on a camp stove.
Those little bottles of chilled cappaccino are a god-send.
*The pirates are our friends. Give them good discounts.
*Smile. A lot. Even if you don't feel like it.
*Play. A lot. But take care of business first.
*Make the best of student days but playing games with your fellow
vendors. Be sure these games go un-noticed by the crowd.
*Do not, under any circumstance, allow your boothie to speak in Klingon
to a patron. Especially if said patron is a twit with absolutely no
social skills and a waste of air. It may take threats of actual
physical force to make them go away.
*Bloomers are a good thing. Amusing bloomers are a better thing.
Showing off amusing bloomers can make grown men blush. It is a great
thing.
*Singles can be easily obtained from performers who do a hat pass.
*Pace yourself. Really. Get some sleep. Find some quiet time.
*Do not drink brown liquor. Ever. Period.
*If you are old like me (and an old “rock & roller”), go to the goth bar
with your young friends (but let them dress you first). Really. It
will give you new perspective and if you are open to it, you will have a
great time.
*Talk to people. Listen to their stories. You can gain a lot from the
experiences that others carry with them to faire.
*Always remember that you are part of a greater whole.
*Rainy days and Margaritas go well together.
*Bring lots of clean underwear.
*Always be careful when playing with knives.
I know I had a lot more while driving home yesterday but I am
brain-dead. I am off now to soak in a hot tub for about 4 hours.
--
Laura K.
Yarak
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fix the addy to reply
Faireweather Griff
> What a long strange trip it’s been.
> I was extremely fortunate to have some old friends already in place at
> Ohio. They kept me informed on the ways of things (big hugs to mama
> Lisa and John!).
> I have learned a lot. I have a lot more to learn. I thought I would
> share with you some of what I have learned. Some of these things are
> general and would apply to anyone; some of these things apply directly
> to me....
::snippeth - go read it yerself!::
Clipped and saved. Wonnerful stuff and I thank you.
I bet some other folks have something to contribute to this thread,
too.... Here's a few of my own:
* If you cannot identify the beverage (and particularly if it has the
word "Jungle" in its name) don't sample it till after closing cannon.
* Always carry enough pain-killers to share some.
* Keep your feet dry.
* Always peace-tie your weapon. Even if you're a participant and don't
_have_ to.
* Pin a spare car key on an inner layer of your garb, or to the inside of
your pouch.
* Be good to the boothies. They have food, water and places to store
your mundane stuff. Just don't take it for granted.
* If _you're_ bringing the coffee, don't be late. It can get ugly.
* Oh... and wear sunscreen. ;)
-Griff
--
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wild, and yet, too, gentle."
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An ye wouldst contact me, send no 'work' with your missive.
Lisa Butts
Kirby <ya...@mcs.net> wrote in message news:380C69...@mcs.net...
<SNIP>
> I was extremely fortunate to have some old friends already in place at
> Ohio. They kept me informed on the ways of things (big hugs to mama
> Lisa and John!). I was also fortunate that I got to know better a
> number of acquaintances I had met along the road and to develop new
> friendships.
>
===>mama Lisa?! What the hell is this? Bite me! Why can't I be 'one
gorgeous woman that kicks ass...literaly'?! tehe! Damn those Kings weinies
were good! Miss ya Kirby!
All right...I've been wondering...... Sunday, closing day, I found Shadow
laying in the middle of 'Ups & Downs'. The last time I had seen him was at
the party the night before with a flask in his hand. SO....I didn't know if
he'd been there since the night before & was sleeping it off or if I should
maybe go over & see if he needed mouth to mouth. I didn't want to be late
for a show so I went to the Pub.
--
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vince conaway
> gorgeous woman that kicks ass...literaly'?!
But of course you are, mama!
:-)
-Vince
--
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Kirby
>
> In article <380C69...@mcs.net>, Kirby dids't say...
>
> > What a long strange trip it’s been.
>
>
> Clipped and saved. Wonnerful stuff and I thank you.
>
> I bet some other folks have something to contribute to this thread,
> too.... Here's a few of my own:
>
> * If you cannot identify the beverage (and particularly if it has the
> word "Jungle" in its name) don't sample it till after closing cannon.
>
> * Always carry enough pain-killers to share some.
>
> * Keep your feet dry.
Amen to that!! I could be seen any morning walking around in my snow
boots.
....since August!
>
> * Always peace-tie your weapon. Even if you're a participant and don't
> _have_ to.
As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
tied up a number of people at Ohio.
>
> * Pin a spare car key on an inner layer of your garb, or to the inside of
> your pouch.
>
> * Be good to the boothies. They have food, water and places to store
> your mundane stuff. Just don't take it for granted.
>
> * If _you're_ bringing the coffee, don't be late. It can get ugly.
>
> * Oh... and wear sunscreen. ;)
>
> -Griff
Good additions! Thanks
Kirby
>
> Kirby <ya...@mcs.net> wrote in message news:380C69...@mcs.net...
>
> <SNIP>
>
> > I was extremely fortunate to have some old friends already in place at
> > Ohio. They kept me informed on the ways of things (big hugs to mama
> > Lisa and John!). I was also fortunate that I got to know better a
> > number of acquaintances I had met along the road and to develop new
> > friendships.
> >
>
> were good! Miss ya Kirby!
Hey--I didn't come up with the name!! BTW, you are one gorgeous woman
and we certainly have seen you kick ass!
Are the sausages going to be part of the gig next year? ; )
Miss you too!
>
> All right...I've been wondering...... Sunday, closing day, I found Shadow
> laying in the middle of 'Ups & Downs'. The last time I had seen him was at
> the party the night before with a flask in his hand. SO....I didn't know if
> he'd been there since the night before & was sleeping it off or if I should
> maybe go over & see if he needed mouth to mouth. I didn't want to be late
> for a show so I went to the Pub.
Naw, he was just taking a nap. I saw him too and didn't know the lump
in the lawn was him. I don't think he would have minded the mouth to
mouth tho...
...gonna die for that one.....
Tom Moore
Fl, each February for a number of years. This year we are thinking about
dressing in "appropriate" costume. I thinking of going as a version of a
"wizard warrior" ala "Gandalf" from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. My
wife is as yet undecided.
I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number of
responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be politely
ignored by members of the SCA.
2--RenFaires are meant for fun and people should dress in anyway that they
wish.
I'm sure that a "culture" of behavior for the participants must exist at
RenFaires, just as at any organized event. How can I find out what the
rules are so that we don't inadvertently insult someone or some group.
Also, is there a source of information of the behavior patterns of the
wizard-warrior group other than the "Lord of the Rings" (Of course, it
wouldn't hurt me to read the LOTR and the "Hobbit" again. It's been 10
years since I've read them [this would be the fourth time]).
Thanks to those who directed me to this newsgroup and thanks in advance to
all that respond to this post.
Tom Moore
Lisa (ImWench157)
Tom Moore wrote in message <380DC909...@earthlink.net>...
Tom....
First off, welcome.
Second, Renaissance Faires aren't quite the SCA, so the rules are
differents.
Third, patrons have no rules. Come dressed as a wizard, a lizard, an
iquana, or whatever you wanna.
Lisa
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and you realize you haven't gone to sleep yet.
Violet Tigress
> My wife and I have attended the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville,
> Fl, each February for a number of years. This year we are thinking about
> dressing in "appropriate" costume. I thinking of going as a version of a
> "wizard warrior" ala "Gandalf" from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. My
> wife is as yet undecided.
>
> I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number of
> responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
>
> 1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be politely
> ignored by members of the SCA.
>
> 2--RenFaires are meant for fun and people should dress in anyway that they
> wish.
*********************
If you aren't working at tth faire it really doesn't matter. II've seen patrons wear some pretty strange things. Just last week at Ojai I saw a woman in black embrooidery tights & a black leotard with a fox tail on her belt....point being, if you're coomfortable & you're a paying customer wear whatever you want as long as it doesn''t break any city or state laws.
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Lady Niniane
>> * Always peace-tie your weapon. Even if you're a participant and don't
>> _have_ to.
>
>As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
>tied up a number of people at Ohio.
>
Ohhh, I couldn't resist this one...
And just what did you do to them _after_ you tied them up, pray tell?
<gd&r>
Lady Niniane
Shadow
<hammere...@Menageriemusic.com> wrote:
>
>
>All right...I've been wondering...... Sunday, closing day, I found Shadow
>laying in the middle of 'Ups & Downs'. The last time I had seen him was at
>the party the night before with a flask in his hand. SO....I didn't know if
>he'd been there since the night before & was sleeping it off or if I should
>maybe go over & see if he needed mouth to mouth. I didn't want to be late
>for a show so I went to the Pub.
lmao ... Okay .. Morgause (if your listening) or Tina .. can verify
this for you ..
Once I year .. I will make a point of going out into the field in the
middle of the Shire .. laying out my cloak, and just lay there with my
eyes closed and listen to the sounds of the faire. I was listening to
the music at the pub ..and the brass band .. and the sounds of the
hawkers ..and people walking .. children laughing .. the wind in the
leaves ... I call it Faire Meditation.
I do it out there so I am out of the way ...
Although ... It usually does draw some attention .. I was offered
free Guiness by patrons walking by.. and some wondered what I was
doing .. (if they asked .. I just plugged both the shows by saying
they were so wonderful I could not chose which to see on this day ..
so I decided to lay in the middle and listen to both .. They usually
laughed and agreed ..and would sometimes LAY DOWN AND DO THE SAME
THING I WAS DOING! or wander off to the pub and listed to Lisa..
Morgause and I did it last year ... Tina and I did it at Bristol ...
Try it sometime ..it's really cool ..
And no .. I was not drinking at the cast party (aside from that single
shot of Capt Morgans you saw me take, I thought it would have been
impolite to refuse that offer) .. I had to drive home in unfamiliar
territory .. so I limited myself to 1 drink. (an hour before I left)
Missing faire already ...
Shadow-
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>
>Naw, he was just taking a nap. I saw him too and didn't know the lump
>in the lawn was him. I don't think he would have minded the mouth to
>mouth tho...
>
>...gonna die for that one.....
I was NOT sleeping .. I was meditating .. *g*
and well .. you know .. I don't mind most things...
"danger calls .. it intoxicates..."
Shadow
>As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
>tied up a number of people at Ohio.
*must resist .... must ... not ..... go .... there ....*
bronxelf
RenFaire is not the SCA. If people are telling you that they will
"politely ignore" you based on your costuming at a renfaire event,
then I "politely" suggest that they arent the people you probably want
to hang with in the first place.
If you arent working the faire, wear whatever you damned well please,
so long as it doesnt break any state, local or federal laws.
elf.
all elf, all the time.
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-> * If you cannot identify the beverage (and particularly if it has the
-> word "Jungle" in its name) don't sample it till after closing cannon.
My simple rule is to never drink anything that is only identified by the
offering person as "try this". Make them be specific.
-> * Always peace-tie your weapon. Even if you're a participant and don't
-> _have_ to.
-
-As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
-tied up a number of people at Ohio.
And after they were tied up, they were at peace.
David, never eat at a food stand called Mom's...
--
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Snookum
>My wife and I have attended the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville,
>Fl, each February for a number of years. This year we are thinking about
>dressing in "appropriate" costume. I thinking of going as a version of a
>"wizard warrior" ala "Gandalf" from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. My
>wife is as yet undecided.
Just an opinion, but wouldn't a Wizard generally have a Familiar of some type? And that he
changed his familiar into near human form would be consistant with that idea, soo, ,
somethine with any kind of vaguely animal roots would be great,
>
>I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number of
>responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
>
>1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be politely
>ignored by members of the SCA.
Well, even though the SCA does indeed help out quite a bit (as I understand it) They are far
from being the ones to decide what kind of garb you should wear to a RenFaire styled show
anyway. You've been going a few years, think about how the people around you were dressed
and acted, , that's generally a fair guidline (no pun intended)
>
>2--RenFaires are meant for fun and people should dress in anyway that they
>wish.
>
Bingo ! ! Thats the ticket right there, , be comfy, , have fun :)
>I'm sure that a "culture" of behavior for the participants must exist at
>RenFaires, just as at any organized event. How can I find out what the
>rules are so that we don't inadvertently insult someone or some group.
This varies a great deal from group to group, to at least maintain a seemingly appropriate
behaviour simply be sure to bow deeply when the queen passes, it helps if you can show
proper deference to the nobles, but some of the nobles there are patrons as well and
wouldn't react in the same way the queens court will, , watch the parade and note the nobles
there, then behave accordingly, , as for basic general behaviour, , have fun, ,and don't
leave the bodies where they can trip anyone, ,
>Also, is there a source of information of the behavior patterns of the
>wizard-warrior group other than the "Lord of the Rings" (Of course, it
>wouldn't hurt me to read the LOTR and the "Hobbit" again. It's been 10
>years since I've read them [this would be the fourth time]).
>
Well, ,they are a fantasy group per se, , so create your Own behavior pattern, , be pompous,
be condescending, , walk around like you left something important somewhere and have no clue
where it was you last saw it, , *chuckle* Just enjoy it, , don't make it a *Task* or it'll
lose a lot for you I think.
>Thanks to those who directed me to this newsgroup and thanks in advance to
>all that respond to this post.
>
Glad to see another Hoggetowne attendee, , or two as it were, , Keep in touch as the Faire
approaches, there aren't any Pubs but surely a meeting of RenFolk could take place anyway.
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Ken & Patricia
> I'm sure that a "culture" of behavior for the participants must exist at
> RenFaires, just as at any organized event. How can I find out what the
> rules are so that we don't inadvertently insult someone or some group.
>
Let's see what Scribe says:
VILLAGE NAME: Hoggetowne
VILLAGE THEME: Medieval - Young King Arthur
WEB PAGE: http://www.state.fl.us/gvl/arts_culture/Medieval.HTML
Hmmm, Young King Arthur. That would suggest to me that a wizard would
be entirely appropriate. As others have said if you don't work the fair
you can pretty much go in whatever decency allows. I have to say it is
always nice to see what kind of fair you'll be attending and make an
attempt to fit in.
See Scribe http://www.faire.net/SCRIBE/WebScribe.htm or The Directorie
http://www.faires.com/home.html for all your renaissance questions.
Welcome to AFR, enjoy the madness within (yourself or here)!
Patricia
Steve/Beth George
: I thinking of going as a version of a "wizard warrior"
WOW! A Tunnels & Trolls Reference!
That's a rare bird.
Steve
PS
Liz Danforth Rules! ;)
S
Lin&Jim
Shadow wrote in message <380e0366.68142168@news-server>...
>Once I year .. I will make a point of going out into the field in the
>middle of the Shire .. laying out my cloak, and just lay there with my
>eyes closed and listen to the sounds of the faire. I was listening to
>the music at the pub ..and the brass band .. and the sounds of the
>hawkers ..and people walking .. children laughing .. the wind in the
>leaves ... I call it Faire Meditation.
>
>I do it out there so I am out of the way ...
>
opportunity. By the way, were there any major (or even minor) changes to
OhRF this year? I can't believe I couldn't make it to a single day of it
this year! I've heard rumors of a new major stage, something like a
reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, or even flush toilets someday soon!
Frankly I'd be happy if they'd put in bleachers at the jousting arena so
that people behind the front row could see!
James Gillies of Talbot Hall
Rogue #300
KeeroPractika of Sarcastica
Fafnor's buddy
RenGeek
"Thou shalt not commit adulthood"
Kirby
>
> My wife and I have attended the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville,
> Fl, each February for a number of years. This year we are thinking about
> dressing in "appropriate" costume. I thinking of going as a version of a
> "wizard warrior" ala "Gandalf" from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. My
> wife is as yet undecided.
>
> responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
>
> 1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be politely
> ignored by members of the SCA.
>
> wish.
>
> RenFaires, just as at any organized event. How can I find out what the
> rules are so that we don't inadvertently insult someone or some group.
>
> wizard-warrior group other than the "Lord of the Rings" (Of course, it
> wouldn't hurt me to read the LOTR and the "Hobbit" again. It's been 10
> years since I've read them [this would be the fourth time]).
>
> all that respond to this post.
>
>
> Kirby wrote:
>
> > *Follow the rules--you’re life will be simpler.
I wrote this in reference to being a _merchant_ at faire. As a patron,
you can do what you will as long as it's legal!
Kirby
>
> On Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:07:24 -0500, Kirby <ya...@mcs.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >Naw, he was just taking a nap. I saw him too and didn't know the lump
> >in the lawn was him. I don't think he would have minded the mouth to
> >mouth tho...
> >
> >...gonna die for that one.....
>
> I was NOT sleeping .. I was meditating .. *g*
ya, right...
>
> and well .. you know .. I don't mind most things...
not going there. ; )
>
> "danger calls .. it intoxicates..."
beyond the wall, real excitement waits...
>
> Shadow-
Hey, I'm wearing out that tape! Guess I'm going to have to buy the cds.
Kirby
> >
> >As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
> >
>
>
> And just what did you do to them _after_ you tied them up, pray tell?
>
> <gd&r>
>
> Lady Niniane
It wouldn't be polite to say..... ; )
(obviously still brain dead when I wrote that!)
Kirby
> >tied up a number of people at Ohio.
>
>
> Shadow-
good thinking.
Kirby
>
> Someone (I can't find the original article) said...
>
> -> * If you cannot identify the beverage (and particularly if it has the
> -> word "Jungle" in its name) don't sample it till after closing cannon.
>
> My simple rule is to never drink anything that is only identified by the
> offering person as "try this". Make them be specific.
>
> -> * Always peace-tie your weapon. Even if you're a participant and don't
> -> _have_ to.
> -
> -As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
> -tied up a number of people at Ohio.
>
> And after they were tied up, they were at peace.
Why yes, after I explained the whys and wherefores...
Eric tQ
<aqua...@shell1.ncal.verio.net> wrote:
>Tom Moore <tmoo...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>: I thinking of going as a version of a "wizard warrior"
>
> WOW! A Tunnels & Trolls Reference!
>
> That's a rare bird.
*heh*
I used to shop regularly at the Flying Buffalo store in Az.
Creators of that and many other long gone games.....
.
Eric tQ
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Violet Tigress
Come dressed as a wizard, a lizard, an
> iquana, or whatever you wanna.
A lizard! Now therre's an idea. If I ever again make it to a faiire that I'm not working I might just go as a lizard. Purple of course ;)
Lady Niniane
>
>
Too late.
I already did...
bwahahahaha!
Lady Niniane
Faireweather Griff
say...
> >As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
> >tied up a number of people at Ohio.
>
>
> And just what did you do to them _after_ you tied them up, pray tell?
Actually, m'Lady... it's worth noting that it's *your* ribbon that's
still tied about my sheath. ::smirk::
-Griff
--
Griffin Faireweather, Journeyman Bard
Jack of all traydes, Master of, er... two.
Benevolent Ruler
Patron Saint of Sunburn
Knight of the Pickly Flame
"I know a wench of excellent discourse, Pretty and witty;
wild, and yet, too, gentle."
Verba volent, scripta manent.
Never bring a bic to a squirt-gun fight.
RenGeek? You bet'cha, baby!
An ye wouldst contact me, send no 'work' with your missive.
betnoir
> My wife and I have attended the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville,
> Fl, each February for a number of years.
Hey, my Faire is just up the road a'ways -- the teeny one in Jax. (yes, I
*live* in California...no, that was not a typo -- my home Faire is in
Jacksonville, FL...yes, it's a long story...)
> This year we are thinking about
> dressing in "appropriate" costume. I thinking of going as a version of a
> "wizard warrior" ala "Gandalf" from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. My
> wife is as yet undecided.
>
> I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number of
> responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
>
> 1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be politely
> ignored by members of the SCA.
>
> 2--RenFaires are meant for fun and people should dress in anyway that they
> wish.
OK -- as One Who Plays Both Games....
So ya wanna be a Wizard at Faire? As long as you aren't breaking any decency
laws, go fer it! Faire is for patrons, for where would we all be without youse
loveable mugs?
SCA is not. If you wish to attend an SCA event (which you very well might...),
the wizard garb won't work. Most folx will politely ignore you. Those that
feel it necessary to get snarky need a clue by four (not many of those,
thankfully)
So go, have fun, and enjoy yourself!
--
BetN, Goddess of Pith and Vinegar--NEVER parry with your head
'Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black
flag, and begin slitting throats'--H.L. Mencken
'To desire the end is to desire the means'--Draka
Anthony Argyriou
>*heh*
>I used to shop regularly at the Flying Buffalo store in Az.
>Creators of that and many other long gone games.....
Does anyone else remember their card game "Nuclear War"? It was a
large part of my high school experience.
Anthony Argyriou
Cardiff Rose
http://www.alphageo.com/rose/
Isabella
>> I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number of
>> responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
>>
>> 1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be
politely
>> ignored by members of the SCA.
Go with dressing as you wish, and remember to "politely ignore" members of
the SCA. You'll recognize them by their coke bottle glasses, excess
poundage, and shapeless "period" tunics.
Allison Williams
Boy, it's a bitter, cynical night tonight, isn't it!
Steve/Beth George
: Does anyone else remember their card game "Nuclear War"? It was a
: large part of my high school experience.
Excuse me, do you have change for 10 million people...?
Steve
David Bedno
-Tom Moore <tmoo...@earthlink.net> wrote:
->> I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number of
->> responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
->>
->> 1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be
-politely
->> ignored by members of the SCA.
-
-Go with dressing as you wish, and remember to "politely ignore" members of
-the SCA. You'll recognize them by their coke bottle glasses, excess
-poundage, and shapeless "period" tunics.
Excuse me?
Are you forgetting that quite a few people do both SCA and Faire? That
they're not mutually exclusive activities?
David, who does both, and has both Tudor and Anglo-Saxonish garb, in addition
to his peasant and soon to have middle-class outfits...
Lisa G. Butts
of the week!!! All I have to do is jump up on stage & you get nervous ....
now that's good!
off to AL tomorrow,
--
Lisa G. Butts AKA Lizzie Anon
International Wench #311
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Stage/1186
Menagerie
http://Menageriemusic.com
vince conaway <conaw...@osu.edu> wrote in message
news:380DBF02...@osu.edu...
> > ===>mama Lisa?! What the hell is this? Bite me! Why can't I be 'one
> > gorgeous woman that kicks ass...literaly'?!
>
> But of course you are, mama!
>
> :-)
>
> -Vince
>
> --
> Visit me at:
> http://www.vinceconaway.com
> http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/~conaway
Kirby
>
> Hey Vince! Remember we live in the same state, I can kick your ass any day
> of the week!!! All I have to do is jump up on stage & you get nervous ....
> now that's good!
>
> off to AL tomorrow,
Hey--good luck in Alabama!
Let us know how that show is, ok?
Lady Niniane
>In article <7ul006$irn$1...@nntp5.atl.mindspring.net>, Lady Niniane dids't
>say...
>> >As a merchant, it's a good idea to have "spare" peace ties as well. I
>> >tied up a number of people at Ohio.
>>
>> Ohhh, I couldn't resist this one...
>>
>> And just what did you do to them _after_ you tied them up, pray tell?
>
>Actually, m'Lady... it's worth noting that it's *your* ribbon that's
>still tied about my sheath. ::smirk::
>
Where? When? Did I really do _that_???
<leer>
Lady Niniane
(still giggling, going off to check her ribbons...)
Lady Shay
>
> RenFaire is not the SCA. If people are telling you that they will
> "politely ignore" you based on your costuming at a renfaire event,
> then I "politely" suggest that they arent the people you probably want
> to hang with in the first place.
*sigh*
I keep hearing all of these bad opinion/impressions/comments on the SCA...
I don't know... maybe the group I hang out with it just extraordinarily
unique and friendly, but we won't even dream of "politely ignoring"
someone 'cause of what they were wearing. When people show up in
mundanes, most of us make a joking comment about the naked people around,
clearly in good humor and spirit, but nothing else.
I guess I'm lucky. A lot of us can't afford to spend the time/money to
make completely period garb when we first start. Some of us don't want
period garb. Rennaissance Faires are supposed to be fun... nothing else.
The only time anyone in our group says anything about historical accuracy
is when we're hosting a demo or performing, and then we just want they
people performing to be in period costume for the effect. We have no
right to say anything else about someone not in our group/guild about what
they wear. And most of us don't even go for the full period effect when
we're performing... there is no way that I'm attempting to dance in full
period undergarments...
Breathing wasn't period. *grin*
I like to breathe.
I like to be comfortable.
And if that means that I show up wearing tights, a tunic, and elf ears...
that's what I'm going to do, as long as I'm not performing.
And if anyone has a problem with it, they can either keep it to themselves
or find a group that puts up with them... I for one don't want to talk to
someone who holds her nose so high in the air that you can see all the
way up her nostrils to the empty cavity above her condescending eyes.
Lady Shay McLaughlin, Bard #45
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
Official RenGeek of alt.fairs.renaissance
http://www.geocities.com/shaiana
97.3% FaireFolk corrupt - In Need of Professional Help
Cinderella of Sarcastica, Keeper of the StepWitch
International Wenches Guild - Wench #519
First Adopted Daughter of God
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
Wench 3:16
"For God so loved the wenches, He gave his only begotten Son..."
-Earnbrand Aelbwine
Lady Shay
>
> A lizard! Now therre's an idea. If I ever again make it to a faiire that I'm not working I might just go as a lizard. Purple of course ;)
>
How about a Lizard Wizard.... then you could form the White Winds Mage
school.... *grin*
Lady Shay
>
> Go with dressing as you wish, and remember to "politely ignore" members of
> the SCA. You'll recognize them by their coke bottle glasses, excess
> poundage, and shapeless "period" tunics.
>
> Allison Williams
> Boy, it's a bitter, cynical night tonight, isn't it!
Hey!! I resemble that remark.... no, wait a minute, I don't. Ok... so I
wear glasses. But they're not coke bottles, I swear! I don't have any
excess poundage, and I prefer the wench-wear to shapeless period tunics.
*grin* Not all SCAdians are bad. Just the ones who permanently have
cabers stuck up their a**es.
Bestine
vanz...@river.it.gvsu.edu says...
<snippety snip.
> ...>someone who holds her nose so high in the air that you can see all the
>way up her nostrils to the empty cavity above her condescending eyes.
>
10 style points for exceptional verbal virtuosity!!!! What a perfectly
fabulous quip!
>Lady Shay McLaughlin, Bard #45
>-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
Ah, yes. A Bard. Should have known.
--
Bestine
Cordelia of Sarcastica...she who brought hands across America (or was that
she who was handled across America?)
brother william
Thanks and welcome back to the rat race.
--
Accipe Spiritum Sanctum
Riley Grotts
A.K.A. brother william - bard #71
We each are but a candle in this world,
it is our choice to burn with heat and light,
or soot and smoke.
Kirby <ya...@mcs.net> wrote in message news:380C69...@mcs.net...
> I'm home. I'm really home. I am ragged and road-worn. I still have
> dirt under my fingernails, there are piles of stuff everywhere, I keep
> forgetting to flush, and it is disorienting to look up and see a
> ceiling instead of stars, but I'm home.
>
> What a long strange trip it's been.
>
> For those of you who do not know me, I just broke into the ren-faire
> venue as a merchant last year. I am an artist and have worked art fairs
> and other venues for a while. I had been a ren faire patron and really
> enjoyed it, so last year I decided to see if my work would sell in this
> venue. I started out by doing small (i.e. 1-2 weekend) ren shows in
> addition to my art fairs. I discovered that I liked working at ren
> faires much more than I liked art fairs. A bad day at an art fair is a
> long, bad day; a bad day at a ren faire is at least amusing and fun.
> This year, my season started in May with the usual art shows and small
> ren faires. I had a couple weekends off between May and the end of
> July. From the end of July, I have spent the last 12 weeks on the road
> and the last 8 at the Ohio Renaissance Festival. This was my first
> long-run show as a merchant. I have already paid my booth fee for next
> year.
>
> I was extremely fortunate to have some old friends already in place at
> Ohio. They kept me informed on the ways of things (big hugs to mama
> Lisa and John!). I was also fortunate that I got to know better a
> number of acquaintances I had met along the road and to develop new
> friendships.
>
> I have learned a lot. I have a lot more to learn. I thought I would
> share with you some of what I have learned. Some of these things are
> general and would apply to anyone; some of these things apply directly
> to me.
>
> *Follow the rules--you're life will be simpler.
>
> *Make more stuff than you ever thought you could sell. Scrambling on a
> weekly basis to restock can be deadly.
>
> *Bring lots of plastic. and duct tape....and cable ties. These things
> hold the world together.
>
> *Be good to your boothies and they will be good to you. (blowing kisses
> to Shadow and James)
>
> *Feed your friends when you can. The fellowship is your reward.
>
> *Bring a can opener and a bottle opener.
>
> *It takes darn near 30 minutes to make a pot of coffee on a camp stove.
> Those little bottles of chilled cappaccino are a god-send.
>
> *The pirates are our friends. Give them good discounts.
>
> *Smile. A lot. Even if you don't feel like it.
>
> *Play. A lot. But take care of business first.
>
> *Make the best of student days but playing games with your fellow
> vendors. Be sure these games go un-noticed by the crowd.
>
> *Do not, under any circumstance, allow your boothie to speak in Klingon
> to a patron. Especially if said patron is a twit with absolutely no
> social skills and a waste of air. It may take threats of actual
> physical force to make them go away.
>
> *Bloomers are a good thing. Amusing bloomers are a better thing.
> Showing off amusing bloomers can make grown men blush. It is a great
> thing.
>
> *Singles can be easily obtained from performers who do a hat pass.
>
> *Pace yourself. Really. Get some sleep. Find some quiet time.
>
> *Do not drink brown liquor. Ever. Period.
>
> *If you are old like me (and an old "rock & roller"), go to the goth bar
> with your young friends (but let them dress you first). Really. It
> will give you new perspective and if you are open to it, you will have a
> great time.
>
> *Talk to people. Listen to their stories. You can gain a lot from the
> experiences that others carry with them to faire.
>
> *Always remember that you are part of a greater whole.
>
> *Rainy days and Margaritas go well together.
>
> *Bring lots of clean underwear.
>
> *Always be careful when playing with knives.
>
>
> I know I had a lot more while driving home yesterday but I am
> brain-dead. I am off now to soak in a hot tub for about 4 hours.
Lisa G. Butts
Kirby <ya...@mcs.net> wrote in message news:380F1E...@mcs.net...
> Hey--good luck in Alabama!
>
> Let us know how that show is, ok?
> --
====> I can let you know already. It's put on by the town/school. The
whole town jumps into this one! A dinner is held....desert is cake....the
person getting the ring in their piece of cake is the new King/Queen. They
take the throne over on Sunday & hold it until the next year being the
King/Queen on Sat of the following year. (did I just make sense?) It's
held on the town square with this really cool fountain in the middle. (They
put a great big blow up world in the middle & let the wee ones 'sail around
the world') It's like no other ren fest you've attended. They hire a
troupe of actors for the characters & chess match. They get together a few
months before, everyone dives in & they make costumes for everyone! The
first year everyone was a monk! tehe!
You can definitely say that southern comfort is a live & well in Florence,
Alabama! They are the nicest, friendliest bunch of people I've ever met!
--
Lisa G.. Dapper Butts AKA Lizzie Anon
Menagerie
http://Menageriemusic.com
International Wench #311
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Stage/1186
I suffer from C.R.S.........can't remember shit!
oh yea....they have the best Bloody Mary's I've ever tasted!
Lady Shay
>
> > ...>someone who holds her nose so high in the air that you can see all the
> >way up her nostrils to the empty cavity above her condescending eyes.
> >
>
> 10 style points for exceptional verbal virtuosity!!!! What a perfectly
> fabulous quip!
>
sweeping the floor*
Thank ye, thank ye. It was a gift I was born to, that has keep the winter
chill at bay as I ply my trade with my golden tongue. Never have I lacked
a warm fire and a few pennies to comfort me, though the weak of heart and
mind sometime shun me for what they do not understand.
>
> Ah, yes. A Bard. Should have known.
A gift and a curse in one. But a better profession I have never knowm.
Lady Shay McLaughlin, Bard #45
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
Kirby
>
> Saved as Yarakisms
> Thanks and welcome back to the rat race.
> --
> Accipe Spiritum Sanctum
>
> Riley Grotts
Oh wow-- I have my own "isms" now!
...getting better about flushing....
Isabella
"oh-oh". To be fair, the SCA does a tremendous amount of great work in
recreating period crafts, and they are certainly entitled to preserve their
fantasy as they see it!
Allison
Lady Shay wrote in message ...
>On Thu, 21 Oct 1999, Isabella wrote:
>
>>
>> Go with dressing as you wish, and remember to "politely ignore" members
of
>> the SCA. You'll recognize them by their coke bottle glasses, excess
>> poundage, and shapeless "period" tunics.
>>
>> Allison Williams
>> Boy, it's a bitter, cynical night tonight, isn't it!
>
>
>Hey!! I resemble that remark.... no, wait a minute, I don't. Ok... so I
>wear glasses. But they're not coke bottles, I swear! I don't have any
>excess poundage, and I prefer the wench-wear to shapeless period tunics.
>*grin* Not all SCAdians are bad. Just the ones who permanently have
>cabers stuck up their a**es.
>
Anvil
Isabella wrote:
> Tom Moore <tmoo...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> >> I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number of
> >> responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
> >>
> >> 1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be
> politely
> >> ignored by members of the SCA.
>
> Go with dressing as you wish, and remember to "politely ignore" members of
> the SCA. You'll recognize them by their coke bottle glasses, excess
> poundage, and shapeless "period" tunics.
>
> Allison Williams
> Boy, it's a bitter, cynical night tonight, isn't it!
Hey! I wear coke bottle glasses, have excess poundage (50 or so) and my tunic
is faily shapeless, And I don't wanna be 'politely ignored'. Pout!
Anvil
Rogue 353
Renrat in Tights
Sir Chafesalot
Lover of Maguire
Griffon Master
" I love you Just the way you are..."
Lin&Jim
Anvil wrote in message <3815C67C...@earthlink.net>...
>
> Hey! I wear coke bottle glasses, have excess poundage (50 or so) and my
tunic
>is faily shapeless, And I don't wanna be 'politely ignored'. Pout!
>
>Anvil
>Rogue 353
>Renrat in Tights
>Sir Chafesalot
>Lover of Maguire
>Griffon Master
> " I love you Just the way you are..."
>
>
happen to me- and they wonder why I won't sing in the church choir anymore
(he said bitterly).
James Gillies of Talbot Hall
Rogue #300
etc.
Lisa (ImWench157)
>
>> Tom Moore <tmoo...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> >> I posted a question in the rec.org.sca newsgroup and received a number
of
>> >> responses that could be roughly divided into two categories:
>> >>
>> >> 1--Wizard-warriors don't exist and persons dressing as such will be
>> politely
>> >> ignored by members of the SCA.
>>
>> Go with dressing as you wish, and remember to "politely ignore" members
of
>> the SCA. You'll recognize them by their coke bottle glasses, excess
>> poundage, and shapeless "period" tunics.
>>
>> Allison Williams
>> Boy, it's a bitter, cynical night tonight, isn't it!
>
tunic
>is faily shapeless, And I don't wanna be 'politely ignored'. Pout!
How could anyone ignore you hon? We're running away together as soon as the
spousal units are distracted, remember?
Lisa
Wench #157
Assassin #003
D'Cupcake MacDobhran
Member - Guild of St. Wilde
http://www.mindspring.com/~ljsalim
Wenches Forever, Forever Wenches
Stress is when you wake up screaming
and you realize you haven't gone to sleep yet.
Anvil
Lisa (ImWench157) wrote:
> Anvil wrote in message <3815C67C...@earthlink.net>...
> > Hey! I wear coke bottle glasses, have excess poundage (50 or so) and my
> tunic
> >is faily shapeless, And I don't wanna be 'politely ignored'. Pout!
>
> How could anyone ignore you hon? We're running away together as soon as the
> spousal units are distracted, remember?
>
> Lisa
How could I ever forget that Dearest:)
Ahhh It's a good thing to be loved.
Lets just run away now Lisa Dear, let the Spousal Units try and find us;)
Anvil
Rogue 353