POLL: If You Could Only Go To ONE...
Eileen Smith
Greetings!
Ok, here's the question......
If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
which one would it be?
There is a method to my madness...
our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
trying to decide which one.
Eileen
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>Greetings!
>Ok, here's the question......
>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>which one would it be?
>
>There is a method to my madness...
>our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
>trying to decide which one.
>
>Eileen
I refuse to answer this question upon the grounds that thinking about
it raises my blood pressure .. which is bad y'know ..
Shadow-
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Pookie Bear *g* ...
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"I don't have to tell you it goes without saying there are some things better left unsaid.
I think that speaks for itself. The less said about it the better." -George Carlin
bronxelf
Eileen Smith wrote:
> Greetings!
> Ok, here's the question......
> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> which one would it be?
>
>
Sterling Renaissance Festival, Sterling NY.
(gee. that was easy.)
elf.
--
bronxelf
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Mercenaries Guild.
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Ladies
The creativity of an elf knows no bounds.
PyratePeg
>Greetings!
>Ok, here's the question......
>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>which one would it be?
>
>
Absolutely...it would be Maryland. 'Course they pay me, so I am biased.
Lynn
"Peg" of the P.R.
BRITATHRT
I guess that makes me biased as well
Marissa of Laridale
High Priestess of the A.F.R.Goddess of Love
A.F.R.Demi-Goddess of the Hearth
Lover of all things Scottish
Keeper of the Holy Pail
Baboo Babee of Sarcastica
MMario
bronxelf wrote:
>
> Eileen Smith wrote:
>
> > Greetings!
> > Ok, here's the question......
> > If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> > which one would it be?
> >
> >
>
>
> (gee. that was easy.)
>
> elf.
>
> --
> bronxelf
> Dominatrix at Arms and Guild Hall Lieutenant of the Renaissance
> Mercenaries Guild.
> A.F.R. Goddess of Steel
> http://www.i-2000.com/corwin/axi
> "To err is human, to forgive is not our policy." --Anonymous
> "I believe pregnancy is a Sexually Transmitted Disease"- Me.
>
> "I wake up scared,I wake up strange, I wake up wondering if anything in
> my life is ever gonna change...I wake up scared, I wake up strange, when
> everything around me stays the same."-"What a Good Boy", BareNaked
> Ladies
>
> The creativity of an elf knows no bounds.
Gee- What a compliment! On behalf of Sterling, I thank thee!
--
MMario
LP...@edutech.org
AFR demigod of gaming,hawking and loud noise
Keeper of the Key of Off
Horde-Leader of the Front Row Chorus
Sterling Tarnished to order
NORMTUBA
Eileen posts:
>Greetings!
>Ok, here's the question......>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this
season, on the East coast,>which one would it be?
Well, I may be disqualified because I have already been to two this season--VA
and NCRF.
Hard question. From my experience, I would have to say Maryland as
well---although I really like PA.
Rowan
My choice is definitely Sterling!
Rowan
Eileen Smith wrote:
> Greetings!
> Ok, here's the question......
> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> which one would it be?
>
> There is a method to my madness...
> our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
> trying to decide which one.
>
> Eileen
>
Ursula Gerstenberger
Eileen Smith wrote:
>
> Greetings!
> Ok, here's the question......
> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> which one would it be?
>
> There is a method to my madness...
> our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
> trying to decide which one.
>
> Eileen
>
It depends....where do you live?
--
Ursula
"Didi"
@---'--,--'--,--'---,--'--,--'--
Kilt-A-Climber of Sarcastica Honor Guard to What God Intended
Wench # 361
"Sanity is the playground for the unimaginative"
Anon
Look b-4 you e-mail, spam block on
Ptp grad
>Greetings!
>Ok, here's the question......
>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>which one would it be?
>
>There is a method to my madness...
>our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
>trying to decide which one.
>
>Eileen
Well, before I recommend one, I need to ask you what is important to you at a
faire/festival.
Do you need to wear weapons/steel to feel happy?
How important is an accurate joust to you?
Do you want juried crafts?
Do you want a variety of Beer/Mead/Cider/Wine and freedom to carry it anywhere?
In shows, what is more important, music or stage acts, mud show or not, roving
music or general ambience?
Do you like lots of street characters or don't want to be bothered?
Do you prefer more or less historical accuracy?
Tudor or Elizabethan or Medival period?
Do you like to be able to go back to your car during the day?
Do you like sunny sites or lots of trees?
If I think of more I shall let you know. I have been to PA, MD, VA, and CO.
Md is my favorite, I like the shows, the high quality crafts, the music
everywhere, the ability to go back to your car and not have to repay, old
looking weatherbuildings and trees all over.
To me it feels like home, and most do like it alot, but it doesn't allow steel
and others do not like it as well as I do. To each their own.
:-)
Well? What are your preferences?
Michele
Columbina Andreini,
A.F.R. Goddess Of Love
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Secrets and Seekers.
Teatro di Pecorino Romano--when all you need is a little cheese
Ptp grad
Forgot one more question, when do you want to go, what month?
bronxelf
MMario wrote:
>
>
> Gee- What a compliment! On behalf of Sterling, I thank thee!
Um...Mario....psst....
*whispering*
And youre my very favourite reason for going. : )
*hug*
elf.
>
>
> --
> MMario
> LP...@edutech.org
> AFR demigod of gaming,hawking and loud noise
> Keeper of the Key of Off
> Horde-Leader of the Front Row Chorus
> Sterling Tarnished to order
--
Joni M.
>Greetings!
>Ok, here's the question......
>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>which one would it be?
>
>There is a method to my madness...
>our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
>trying to decide which one.
>
>Eileen
>
OK, I'm biased, but the New York Renaissance Faire is the only show on
the east coast where you can see The Flaming Idiots. Nowhere else can
you also see The (original) Mud Show, Brother Donald (storyteller),
Magical Mystical Michael, and the Earthquest falconry show all at one
faire. If you're on a tight budget, visit the website
(www.renfair.com/newyork.htm) for a super discount ticket offer --
$11.50 adult ticket price and FREE tickets if you order 4 or more
(offer valid until June 30.)
Joni Massengale
Art Director
New York Renaissance Faire
Grant
The lovely Michele asked:
>>> Do you need to wear weapons/steel to feel happy?
I wouldn't say I need to, but I prefer to (when I'm not
wearing a guitar). I also like the fact that *lots* of
people are armed; it adds greatly to the ambience. But
I can be happy at a faire with no steel.
============================================================
>>> How important is an accurate joust to you?
I *much* prefer an accurate one. I have read a little about
medieval tournaments, and they were *very* entertaining,
exciting contests (also very dangerous -- let's stay safe
out there!). I can enjoy a "silly" joust, but I prefer an
accurate one.
============================================================
>>> Do you want juried crafts?
Yes. Definitely. I like to shop, and cheesy merchandise
is a waste of time.
But. I want the jury to allow a lot of flexibility, so
there's selection for both novice and expert, a lot of
choice for both those on a budget and those who can afford
more. I also like finding things that aren't necessarily
"period," but I won't likely find in other places.
============================================================
>>> Do you want a variety of Beer/Mead/Cider/Wine and
>>> freedom to carry it anywhere?
It's not a big deal to me, since I don't do beer or cider
and only occasionally other stuff (when I am offered single
malt or mead from the Godess, well... mmmmmmmmm). I could
easily enjoy a *dry* faire, and it does have one big
advantage -- no drunken jerks (just a few sober ones).
Generally, though, I prefer a "wet" faire, as most of my
friends would like to enjoy a wee draught. And I think one
of the appeals of those olden times is that despite all the
heirarchy of aristocracy, they had fewer *rules* to live by;
and "no alcohol" was certainly *not* a rule back then!
As for freedom to carry it anywhere, I'm undecided. VA
has alcohol, but restricted to certain areas. It may have
dampened the mood a little, but it may also have made for
a very civilized day. The jury's still out.
============================================================
>>> In shows, what is more important, music or stage acts,
>>> mud show or not, roving music or general ambience?
First let me emphasize: I want "all of the above."
Music is most important to me (but stage acts are close).
I must qualify, that I have my own taste in music, and
unless the group "strikes the right chord" I may listen
only briefly. I guess I'm a tough audience for musicians.
If they do strike the right chord, I may go out of my way
to see *all* their shows -- even to the detriment of my
shopping time.
I love stage shows, especially comedy, and I'm likely to
watch the entire show, and enjoy it all the way through.
I'm an easy audience for comedians -- I love to laugh!
I've never much cared for mud shows -- mildly amusing, but
"if you've seen one..." Still, other folks love 'em --
especially the non-rennie patrons (and we need to take good
care of them!!), so I'd want one at my faire.
I like roving music, but I think I prefer general ambiance.
It often gives me an opportunity to stop, take a break,
relax. The musicians are usually very glad to have a small
"audience," and are very open to chatting, sharing ideas
(and songs), taking requests, and generally sowing the seeds
of friendship; it's a very *personal* experience.
And by God! I want a Shakespeare play!
============================================================
>>> Do you like lots of street characters or don't want
>>> to be bothered?
LOTS!!! I think this is one of the most fun things about
faire. It makes the whole mood so jovial. I like my street
characters comical (most of them, anyway).
============================================================
>>> Do you prefer more or less historical accuracy?
Again, I want it all! I want fairies and elves, *and*
Queen Elizabeth's court -- but I think I want them at
opposite ends of the fairegrounds, or even at different
faires. Perhaps I like my medieval faires fantastical
and my renaissance faires more historical.
A note on historical accuracy: when done well, it's amazing!
But I won't cut you much slack; when done not so well (and
it's all too easy to do it not so well), it's cheesy as
hell. When Queen Elizabeth uses period speech *badly*
(this is the Queen for God's sake! who hired this person?)
and stumbles and halts because she's obviously having
difficulty finding words, it becomes painfully bad. I am
much more forgiving to fantasy characters.
============================================================
>>> Tudor or Elizabethan or Medival period?
Either medieval or Elizabethan. Medieval has more of the
"Knights in armor" mood, more of the spirit of magic and
mystery (wizards and sorcerers don't really fit the
renaissance). And it's *crude* -- which has a certain
appeal.
As for renaissance, it's not that I don't like the Tudor
idea (Henry VIII), but I'd much rather have Elizabeth,
and Shakespeare, Dowland, Galileo, ... The Elizabethan
renaissance has a *refinement* that is rarely matched in
modern life! Yet this refinement is mingled with crudeness,
too -- it makes for a fascinating combination.
============================================================
>>> Do you like to be able to go back to your car during
>>> the day?
Oh yes. Most definitely. Not allowing customers to go to
the car, then reenter, is *really* crude (an not in an
appealing way).
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>>> Do you like sunny sites or lots of trees?
*Definitely* trees. Lots of trees. In fact, I think I want
a forest (and a castle, and ...). Yes, I'd like some sun
in places, even a nice sunny clearing, but... I want *wood*.
============================================================
>>> Well? What are your preferences?
Now *that* is an interesting question! :-)
============================================================
>>> Forgot one more question, when do you want to go,
>>> what month?
Hmmmm... I have 12 answers for one question...
But seriously, folks, I think autumn, when the leaves are
changing, is the best. September-October, I guess.
============================================================
>>> ... I have been to PA, MD, VA, and CO.
>>> Md is my favorite, I like the shows, the high quality
>>> crafts, the music everywhere, the ability to go back
>>> to your car and not have to repay, old looking
>>> weatherbuildings and trees all over.
>>>
>>> To me it feels like home, and most do like it alot, but
>>> it doesn't allow steel and others do not like it as well
>>> as I do. To each their own.
I have been to KRF (Carver), Hammond Castle, NC, AZ, and VA,
looking forward this year to making Sterling, MD, and the
new faire in Maine.
KRF is my favorite (and it does feel like home), for the
good shows, many street actors, wooded fairegrounds, good
shopping. And so many friends!!! There are some things
about KRF I don't like (no re-entry first on the list), but
if you're prepared for the minuses, the pluses are plenty;
there's a good time to be had by all.
--
Sincerely,
Robert Dowland (a.k.a. Grant)
AFR God of music, poetry, and courtly manners
Erik Joramo
Ptp grad wrote:
>>Greetings!
>>Ok, here's the question......
>>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>>which one would it be?
Pennsic War is my answerthe Greatest SCA event in the world
>>
>>There is a method to my madness...
>>our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
>>trying to decide which one.
>>
>>Eileen
>
>Well, before I recommend one, I need to ask you what is important to you at a
>faire/festival.
>
>Do you need to wear weapons/steel to feel happy?
>How important is an accurate joust to you?
>Do you want juried crafts?
>Do you want a variety of Beer/Mead/Cider/Wine and freedom to carry it
>anywhere?
>In shows, what is more important, music or stage acts, mud show or not,
>roving
>music or general ambience?
>Do you like lots of street characters or don't want to be bothered?
>Do you prefer more or less historical accuracy?
>Tudor or Elizabethan or Medival period?
>Do you like to be able to go back to your car during the day?
>Do you like sunny sites or lots of trees?
>
>If I think of more I shall let you know. I have been to PA, MD, VA, and CO.
>Md is my favorite, I like the shows, the high quality crafts, the music
>everywhere, the ability to go back to your car and not have to repay, old
>looking weatherbuildings and trees all over.
>
>To me it feels like home, and most do like it alot, but it doesn't allow
>steel
>and others do not like it as well as I do. To each their own.
>:-)
>
>Well? What are your preferences?
Forgot one more question, when do you want to go, what month?
Michele
Eileen Smith
On Sat, 23 May 1998 15:37:20 GMT, Ursula Gerstenberger
<tel...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Eileen Smith wrote:
>>
>> Greetings!
>> Ok, here's the question......
>> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>> which one would it be?
>>
>> There is a method to my madness...
>> our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
>> trying to decide which one.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>
>It depends....where do you live?
>--
>Ursula
>"Didi"
>@---'--,--'--,--'---,--'--,--'--
>Kilt-A-Climber of Sarcastica Honor Guard to What God Intended
>Wench # 361
>"Sanity is the playground for the unimaginative"
>Anon
>Look b-4 you e-mail, spam block on
I hail from that wonderful land, called "Joisey"
Eileen Smith
On 24 May 1998 01:08:33 GMT, ptp...@aol.com (Ptp grad) wrote:
>
>Well, before I recommend one, I need to ask you what is important to you at a
>faire/festival.
>
>Do you need to wear weapons/steel to feel happy?
Naa..
>How important is an accurate joust to you?
realism is always fun ;-}
>Do you want juried crafts?
I hate "craft-nazi's", but I have to say I hate to go to booths that
have the same crafts as the next guy, over and over again. Especially
those crafts that look like they were made from kits from the Rag Shop
or Frank's Nursery and Crafts, you know what I mean? ( pardon if I
offend any crafters here, but my opinion was asked :-)
>Do you want a variety of Beer/Mead/Cider/Wine and freedom to carry it anywhere?
Yippee!
>In shows, what is more important, music or stage acts, mud show or not, roving
>music or general ambience?
Most definitely music is very important to us, it really can carry us
away, and the best times we've had are when there is alot of music.
As far as acts go, we tend to love comedy, but we like to watch any
quality performance.
I have been to acts that felt like I was at a high school play,
y'know? Good acting is always eye candy. That opinion applys for
street performers as well.
Gosh, I hope I'm not insulting anyone....
>Do you like lots of street characters or don't want to be bothered?
I like to watch them bother other people :-}
>Tudor or Elizabethan or Medival period?
Doesn't matter
>Do you like to be able to go back to your car during the day?
No
>Do you like sunny sites or lots of trees?
Trees! This, believe it or not, is a biggie for us.
I am a whiter shade of pale :-} Also, if it's too hot it tends to zap
us and we don't enjoy ourselves as much.
>
>If I think of more I shall let you know. I have been to PA, MD, VA, and CO.
>Md is my favorite, I like the shows, the high quality crafts, the music
>everywhere, the ability to go back to your car and not have to repay, old
>looking weatherbuildings and trees all over.
Sounds good, we haven't been.....
>
>
Well, I have filled out the form, what is your suggestion, Goddess?
:-]
Ursula Gerstenberger
Eileen Smith wrote:
>
> On Sat, 23 May 1998 15:37:20 GMT, Ursula Gerstenberger
> <tel...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> >Eileen Smith wrote:
> >>
> >> Greetings!
> >> Ok, here's the question......
> >> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> >> which one would it be?
> >>
> >> There is a method to my madness...
> >> our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
> >> trying to decide which one.
> >>
> >> Eileen
> >>
> >
> >It depends....where do you live?
> >--
> >Ursula
> >"Didi"
> >@---'--,--'--,--'---,--'--,--'--
> >Kilt-A-Climber of Sarcastica Honor Guard to What God Intended
> >Wench # 361
> >"Sanity is the playground for the unimaginative"
> >Anon
> >Look b-4 you e-mail, spam block on
>
> I hail from that wonderful land, called "Joisey"
>
> Eileen
>
been there myself but from the ravings of everyone else on AFR it seems
to be one of the better faires. Hey, I'm curious as to what all the
hubbub is about.
Morghana
In article <35685954...@enews.newsguy.com>, pat...@huntleighhealth.com
(Eileen Smith) writes:
>I hail from that wonderful land, called "Joisey"
>
>Eileen
What exit?
~Morghana
(just trying to get her bearings and learn the native tongue in preparation for
survival AFTER she relocates to the East Coast).....
Ptp grad
>>
>Well, I have filled out the form, what is your suggestion, Goddess?
>:-]
>
>Eileen
>
>
Well, to be honest, since you don't care about having swords, want the cider,
mead,ale, etc to flow freely (and not in a limited area I am assuming), want
lots of ambient music, trees (everywhere BUT the jousting field), good stage
acts, and quality shops that don't look the same from shop to shop, I honestly
HAVE to recommend MD. My only concern is when you would be attending. Your
wedding is in October and I am not sure HOW MUCH free time you will have so
close to the wedding. But if you can make it, it is one of the best. (and you
can see my show there...I apologize for the shameless plug, but I felt it
necessary. ;-) )
If you would like swords and don't need to go back to your car, try KRF. It is
the priciest one on this coast, and that might leave you a little less for
shopping, but it is said to have good street.
I have over the years heard Sterling (WAAAAAYYYYYY Up north) raved about, I am
sure that is worth seeing.
But I still vote for MD. and if you do make it, let me know and I will try to
help you find a way to arrange a discount on the tickets.
Shadow
>The lovely Michele asked:
>
>>>> Do you need to wear weapons/steel to feel happy?
>
No .. I dont *have* to have it .. But I do feel a bit naked without it
..
>============================================================
>>>> How important is an accurate joust to you?
>
VERY !!! I think this is mostly because my first (25) experiences
with the joust were at Ohio with the new riders .. and their show
is/was VERY well done and very accurate (as far as I can tell) I have
been somewhat dissapouinted with the jousts I have seen at other
faires .. Not that they are not good .. or crowd pleasing .. they just
do not seem to appeal to me personally ..
>============================================================
>>>> Do you want juried crafts?
Y'know .. I've never been told the difference .. so I can't tell ya
that one ..
>============================================================
>>>> Do you want a variety of Beer/Mead/Cider/Wine and
>>>> freedom to carry it anywhere?
>
Yes, however I do understand that in many places it must be consumed
in certain areas ... and I think even at faires where it can/could be
consumed anywhere, there should be an alcohol free zone ..
preffereably correlated with a childrens play area ...
>
>============================================================
>>>> In shows, what is more important, music or stage acts,
>>>> mud show or not, roving music or general ambience?
>
Wow .. rough question ... Sorry to take the cheap way out .. but all
of the above .. seriously ..
>
>
>============================================================
>>>> Do you like lots of street characters or don't want
>>>> to be bothered?
>
The more street actors the better .. as long as they are not going to
do a 3 minute skit for me .. then try to ask for a tip .. I know that
many make a living this way .. but sorry .. I was just walking by ..
and if it were legal to shoot mimes .... well .. sorry Marceau .. but
you'd have been -6 foot tall a long time ago ..
>
>============================================================
>>>> Do you prefer more or less historical accuracy?
>
Hmmmmm .... depends on the faire ... I have a blast at garf .. and it
makes a few python skits look period ... hand grenades and all *dont
start that again* I like the variety .. BUT .. I also prefer that a
faire be one or the other ... don't be anal in some areas .. and gonzo
in others .. lets face it .. ded bob is cool .. but not at at *strict*
faire ..
>
>============================================================
>>>> Tudor or Elizabethan or Medival period?
>
This is easy ... Elizabethan ... because thats the only place my garb
is period .... selfish ?? perhaps .. but this is a personal viewpoint
..
>============================================================
>>>> Do you like to be able to go back to your car during
>>>> the day?
>
Definitly .. In fact .. I HAVE to as I need to take my meds for the
add and also .. if I have a child .. going to the car to cool off *or
time out* if sometimes a must ...
>
>============================================================
>>>> Do you like sunny sites or lots of trees?
Two words .. North Carolina ..(two more) . .Perfect site ...
Noel Lynne Figart (aka neko-chan)
>I hate "craft-nazi's", but I have to say I hate to go to booths that
>have the same crafts as the next guy, over and over again. Especially
>those crafts that look like they were made from kits from the Rag Shop
>or Frank's Nursery and Crafts, you know what I mean? ( pardon if I
>offend any crafters here, but my opinion was asked :-)
I'm always doing *something* with my hands, so I guess you could call
me a crafter. I'm not offended. If *I* can do it, I'm not going to
pay someone else $20 for it.
<sigh> However, hand-made items by someone with skill aren't exactly
cheap.....
---
Noël, Axe of the BABs, Mum to King of the Babies
and She who truly Groks Coffee.
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Ptp grad
Shadow answered the questions:
If an accurate (real actual) joust is what you want, I would this year have you
stay in your own Ohio. The best Jousting co (IMO) is going to be there for the
first time, and with Tom working as your ed with the cast, your show should
kick street butt!! I don't know NC's site, so I cant tell you what that effect
would have.
but I always plug MD...cant not. well, I could but who cares ...lol
Eileen Smith
Hee-hee...Exit 120, I grew up at exit 98 tho! ;-p
Eileen Smith
On 25 May 1998 02:06:22 GMT, ptp...@aol.com (Ptp grad) wrote:
>>>
>>Well, I have filled out the form, what is your suggestion, Goddess?
>>:-]
>>
>>Eileen
>>
>>
>
But if you can make it, it is one of the best. (and you
>can see my show there...I apologize for the shameless plug, but I felt it
>necessary. ;-) )
Sounds too good to pass up!
Pardon me my ignorance, but I am new to this NG. What is your act so
we may say "hello!"?
Eileen Smith
>On Sun, 24 May 1998 18:15:52 GMT, pat...@huntleighhealth.com (Eileen
>Smith) wrote:
>
><sigh> However, hand-made items by someone with skill aren't exactly
>cheap.....
No they are not, but people who truly appreciate good work are not
afraid to pluck down their money.
I'm sure I'm rehashing an age-old argument on this NG.
I would rather spend alot of money on something handcrafted, than
buying alot of "stuff" made in Tiawan.
As an artist myself, I honor the exchange.
I wonder how many people would go into their doctors office and say,
"Sorry doc, $120 is too much, but I'll give ya $20 for that there
visit".
Noel Lynne Figart (aka neko-chan)
On Mon, 25 May 1998 17:21:36 GMT, pat...@huntleighhealth.com (Eileen
Smith) wrote:
>On Mon, 25 May 1998 10:51:56 GMT, noel...@erols.com (Noel Lynne
>Figart (aka neko-chan)) wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 24 May 1998 18:15:52 GMT, pat...@huntleighhealth.com (Eileen
>>Smith) wrote:
>>
>
>><sigh> However, hand-made items by someone with skill aren't exactly
>>cheap.....
>
>No they are not, but people who truly appreciate good work are not
>afraid to pluck down their money.
>I'm sure I'm rehashing an age-old argument on this NG.
>I would rather spend alot of money on something handcrafted, than
>buying alot of "stuff" made in Tiawan.
>As an artist myself, I honor the exchange.
>I wonder how many people would go into their doctors office and say,
>"Sorry doc, $120 is too much, but I'll give ya $20 for that there
>visit".
I wasn't quarreling with the time and skill required for good work so
much as bemoaning my lack of dollars that would make it worthwhilfe
for the craftsman to want to produce for me.
Edward Eade II
On Fri, 22 May 1998 20:00:02 GMT, pat...@huntleighhealth.com (Eileen
Smith) wrote:
>Greetings!
>Ok, here's the question......
>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>which one would it be?
>There is a method to my madness...
>our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
>trying to decide which one.
>Eileen
Well seeing as VA and Tenn will both be over for the year very
soon that sort of puts them out of the running :) MD MD MD MD MD MD MD
MD MD!! (Chant Chat) And the crowd goes Mild!
Edward Eade II dngn...@mnsinc.com
Remember to study the 3 R's. (Role Playing, Roller Coasters, and Ren Faires)
Nobility is not a birthright, it is defined by ones actions.
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http://www.pyrates.com/fanclub/
WinterWulf
To Eileen Smith's:
>>>I hail from that wonderful land, called "Joisey"
>>>
>>>Eileen
Morghana responded:
>>What exit?
I don't know her.
Wulfie
/\ /\
(o o)
(( O ))
\_/
U
Woof!
Eileen Smith
>>><sigh> However, hand-made items by someone with skill aren't exactly
>>>cheap.....
>>
>
>
>I wasn't quarreling with the time and skill required for good work so
>much as bemoaning my lack of dollars that would make it worthwhilfe
>for the craftsman to want to produce for me.
>
>
>---
>Noël, Axe of the BABs, Mum to King of the Babies
> and She who truly Groks Coffee.
I hear you there!
No, I knew your weren't quarreling, I was just adding my opinion to
your bemoan. :-]
Corwin Blackthorne
I must say that sterling in oswego is one of the nicest faires I have
been to out of all the faires. The people are friendly, the food is
good, the performers are very good and the atmosphere is jovial and
friendly. It's definitely my favorite faire. Its a bit of a hike even
from NYC (about a 5 hour drive i think) If you do go you absolutely must
see Don Juan and Miguels show, it a riot! They have 3 during the day all
slightly different. And master mario is a trip!!! Oh, don't let him
sucker you into a pillow fight with him, find someone else to fight, I
don't think he has ever been knocked off that damn log! *L* The only
thing that sterling lacks are blade merchants, but at least they aren't
hipcrits where they will sell you blades but not let you carry them on
site like some other faires. (please no flames I don't want to start
_THAT_ thread again) Other than that, the site is beautiful and has many
merchants, especially if you like jewelry!
Eileen Smith wrote:
> Greetings!
> Ok, here's the question......
> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> which one would it be?
>
> There is a method to my madness...
> our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
> trying to decide which one.
>
> Eileen
>
> http://www.whiterosepath.com
>
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>
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CatheB
Eileen Smith wrote:
>
> Greetings!
> Ok, here's the question......
> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> which one would it be?
>
> Eileen
>
KRF, cos it was my first faire when I was merely 16 years old, and it's
the only one I can go to this year.
Cathe (from Cape Cod)
Corwin Blackthorne
You used to live in jersey?
And for anyone out there people in NJ do _NOT_ I repeat do _NOT_ say joisey. *LMAO*
Morghana wrote:
> >I hail from that wonderful land, called "Joisey"
> >
> >Eileen
>
> What exit?
WinterWulf
Corwin asks of Morghana:
>You used to live in jersey?
No, she was briefed on it by me.
And yes, I did, for 7 months, many years ago. The electroshock has helped and
I've almost stopped twitching.
Corwin Blackthorne
<hiumor>And I say unto thee, Biteth me.</humor> *LMAO*
WinterWulf wrote:
> Corwin asks of Morghana:
>
> >You used to live in jersey?
>
> No, she was briefed on it by me.
>
> And yes, I did, for 7 months, many years ago. The electroshock has helped and
> I've almost stopped twitching.
--
Leftenant Corwin Blackthorne, Blackthorne's 5th Regiment
Rogue, Scoundrel and Mercenary at large.
Fencer extraordinaire
AOL IM cblackthor
ICQ UIN# 752551
CatheB
bronxelf wrote:
>
> Eileen Smith wrote:
>
> > Greetings!
> > Ok, here's the question......
> > If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> > which one would it be?
> >
> >
>
>
> (gee. that was easy.)
>
> elf.
>
because it's not tux.
--
"the few, the proud, the ........peculiar"
Keeper of the land of Sarcastica http://home.pacbell.net/catheb
AFR Goddess of Sarcasm, Wench #312, covergirl
chloe_...@wench.org http://www.wench.org
AIM id= chloethorn ICQ#9737948
John W Kennedy
Eileen Smith wrote:
> I hail from that wonderful land, called "Joisey"
In that case, the obvious recommendation would be the New Jersey
Renaissance Kingdom, at Exit 10 of I-287 in Franklin Township. See
http://www.NJKingdom.com
oon
WinterWulf wrote in message
<199805262020...@ladder03.news.aol.com>...
>Corwin asks of Morghana:
>
>>You used to live in jersey?
>
>No, she was briefed on it by me.
>
>And yes, I did, for 7 months, many years ago. The electroshock has helped
and
>I've almost stopped twitching.
>
>Wulfie
>
Oh come on. I used to live there; for 15 years, and it's not that bad.
There must be other states to make fun of like Pennsylvania or Rhode Island.
Give the Garden State a break.
Oon
oon
WinterWulf wrote in message
<199805270456...@ladder03.news.aol.com>...
>Oon writes:
>
>>Oh come on. I used to live there; for 15 years, and it's not that bad.
>>There must be other states to make fun of like Pennsylvania or Rhode
Island.
>>Give the Garden State a break.
>
>I have this wonderful true anecdote about NJ that could easily be termed a
rant
>(and I think I still have the photographic evidence), but I'll be nice and
just
>say I'm glad you liked it while you were there.
>
I'm not saying I loved it or that it would win any awards or anything, but
it's not the armpit of america(as I've heard it called) Though I suppose it
says something that I'm on the other side of the country with no intention
of going back. Must have been a knee jerk reaction; I now retire from the
field and leave NJ where it belongs; next to NY.
Oon
oon
bronxelf wrote in message <6kg8j0$8et$2...@news2.i-2000.com>...
>
>
>oon wrote:
>
>> Must have been a knee jerk reaction; I now retire from the
>> field and leave NJ where it belongs; next to NY.
>
>Oh FINE. Leave it next to *me* whydontcha?
>
Let the punishment fit the crime( you duck juicer you) *eg*
Oon
WinterWulf
Corwin Blackthorne the Tenderized writheth:
><humor>And I say unto thee, Biteth me.</humor> *LMAO*
Okay, but this was YOUR idea....
/\ /\
(o o)
(( O ))
VvvV
\^^/
CHOMP!
bronxelf
WinterWulf wrote:
Ya know Wulfie....I *warned* him...
Would you like fries with that?
elf.
--
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Dominatrix at Arms and Guild Hall Lieutenant of the
Renaissance Mercenaries Guild.
A.F.R. Goddess of Steel
High Priestess of the Cult of Chucklehead
http://www.i-2000.com/corwin/axi
"To err is human, to forgive is not our policy."
--Anonymous
"I believe pregnancy is a Sexually Transmitted Disease"-
Me.
"Touch your lips, just so I know, In your eyes, love, it
glows. So I'm bare boned and crazy for you..."- "Crash",
Dave Matthews Band
The creativity of an elf knows no bounds.
WinterWulf
Oon writes:
>Oh come on. I used to live there; for 15 years, and it's not that bad.
>There must be other states to make fun of like Pennsylvania or Rhode Island.
>Give the Garden State a break.
I have this wonderful true anecdote about NJ that could easily be termed a rant
(and I think I still have the photographic evidence), but I'll be nice and just
say I'm glad you liked it while you were there.
Wulfie
/\ /\
(o o)
(( O ))
\_/
U
Woof!
MMario
Corwin Blackthorne wrote:
>
> I must say that sterling in oswego is one of the nicest faires I have
> been to out of all the faires. The people are friendly, the food is
> good, the performers are very good and the atmosphere is jovial and
> friendly. It's definitely my favorite faire. Its a bit of a hike even
> from NYC (about a 5 hour drive i think) If you do go you absolutely must
> see Don Juan and Miguels show, it a riot! They have 3 during the day all
> slightly different. And master mario is a trip!!! Oh, don't let him
> sucker you into a pillow fight with him, find someone else to fight, I
>
> --
> Lieutenant Corwin Blackthorne, Blackthorne's 5th Regiment
> Rogue, Scoundrel and Mercenary at large.
> Fencer extraordinaire
>
yeesh! how's a guy suppossed to make a living!*g* But thanks for the
compliment,
As an fyi - i HAVE been knocked off, but not last season--and only
three times the season before! It's Mistress rosylyn that is High
Champion (undefeated) of all England.
MMario
LP...@edutech.org
AFR demigod of gaming,hawking and loud noise
Keeper of the Key of Off
Horde-Leader of the Front Row Chorus
Sterling Tarnished to order
Master of the Logs--
bronxelf
oon wrote:
> Must have been a knee jerk reaction; I now retire from the
> field and leave NJ where it belongs; next to NY.
Oh FINE. Leave it next to *me* whydontcha?
You know I have to quote Chucklehead here, right?
"Get me outta New Jersey!"
God, I love that song.
super bon bon,
PyratePeg
Oon scrawled the following to Elf...
>Let the punishment fit the crime( you duck juicer you) *eg*
OOOoooOOOOOooo!!!!!! MAN...Everyone DUCK!! I mean CROUCH!!! I am not envious of
being you when the Elfster gets done wi' yes, Laddy!!!
Lynn
"Peg!" (tm) of the Pyrates Royale, Bosun on "The Running Sore", and official
ale taster (anywhere, anytime, anyones) Official quote: "Don't know...don't
care...gimme a Guinness"
Shadow
On Wed, 27 May 1998 10:50:31 -0400, Vicky Rowe
<mars...@spamwich.bigfoot.com> wrote:
>oon wrote:
>>
><snip to the bandwidth goddess> >
>> I'm not saying I loved it or that it would win any awards or anything, but
>> it's not the armpit of america(as I've heard it called) Though I suppose it
>> says something that I'm on the other side of the country with no intention
>> of going back. Must have been a knee jerk reaction; I now retire from the
>> field and leave NJ where it belongs; next to NY.
>> Oon
>
>The armpit? No, of course not! Because Flint, MI is the
>armpit.......been there, done that and saw GM put 25000 workers out in
>the streets in 88..........scarey to live in a town while unemployement
>goes from 6% to 46% overnight, literally.
>
>Glad not to have to sleep with a loaded shotgun in the bed
>anymore.......
Wait !! Did I hear this before ?? *smiles in the memory* ...
Sorry folks .. if you've been there .. you would know that the totally
un-challenged, unavoidable, unrespectable and un-loved armpit of
America is no less than Gary, Indiana ...
5 years, Highest Murder per capita rate in North America
On a clear day you can see the largest building in Chicago ..the Arms
and Dobke building (at least .,.. that was in 1939 ... the last day
that there WAS a clear day in Gary)
Orange Snow ?? Yep .. cool looking ..
Water comes with handy knives for cutting through the particulates.
Shadow-
Servo of Sarcastica, Demi god of film babbling.And Slayer of Spammers
#define QUESTION ((bb) || !(bb))
"I don't have to tell you it goes without saying there are some things better left unsaid.
I think that speaks for itself. The less said about it the better." -George Carlin
Eileen Smith
>I must say that sterling in oswego is one of the nicest faires I have
>been to out of all the faires. The people are friendly, the food is
>good, the performers are very good and the atmosphere is jovial and
>friendly.
Thanks Corwin,
Actually, we might have to head to that one too
(break that piggy bank!)
because we are supposed to check out someone we might be hiring to
perform at our wedding. (It's on Halloween and is medieval/Celtic
themed)
So, it sounds like that one and.........(drumroll)...(suspense)....
Maryland! (and the crowd goes wild!)
) Other than that, the site is beautiful and has many
>merchants, especially if you like jewelry!
Ohhhhh..yeaaaa.
ImWench157
>From: bronxelf <bronxelf@{yeahwhaddyawant}.bronxelf.com>
>oon wrote:
>
>> Must have been a knee jerk reaction; I now retire from the
>> field and leave NJ where it belongs; next to NY.
>
>Oh FINE. Leave it next to *me* whydontcha?
>
>You know I have to quote Chucklehead here, right?
>
>"Get me outta New Jersey!"
>
>God, I love that song.
>
>super bon bon,
>elf.
Pardon me??? Are you saying that there is NOTHING good in Jersey? Hmmmm?
Lisa
^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
Wench #157
Demi Goddess of Romantic Guidance
Wenches Forever, Forever Wenches
Gleaming Gleen mad driving machine of Sarcastica, demi goddess of
defensive driving swears
Ptp grad
Eileen Smith wisely wrote:
>So, it sounds like that one and.........(drumroll)...(suspense)....
>Maryland! (and the crowd goes wild!)
YAYEEEEE !!! We won We won!!!!! ::doing a happy dance::
So when should we expect you? And who are you looking to hire?????
Honestly, Md is very special, you won't regret it.
Michele
Columbina Andreini,
A.F.R. Goddess Of Love
Aur-elear (pronounced Oh really?) of Sarcastica, Keeper of the Ear Trick
Secrets and Seekers.
Teatro di Pecorino Romano--when all you need is a little cheese
bronxelf
ImWench157 wrote:
>
>
> Pardon me??? Are you saying that there is NOTHING good in Jersey? Hmmmm?
>
> Lisa
No, my darligest maker of all things taydo. I am just saying that you and
John are the exceptions that prove the rule.
wow. got outta *that* one well, didn't I?
elf.
>
>
> ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
> Wench #157
> Demi Goddess of Romantic Guidance
> Wenches Forever, Forever Wenches
>
> Gleaming Gleen mad driving machine of Sarcastica, demi goddess of
> defensive driving swears
--
oon
PyratePeg wrote in message
<199805271424...@ladder01.news.aol.com>...
I'm from Jersey; what can she do?
not knowing where this hometown pride is coming from(Hell I was born in
Brooklyn)
Oon
oon
>Elf scrawled
>
>No, my darligest maker of all things taydo. I am just saying that you and
>John are the exceptions that prove the rule.
>
>
>wow. got outta *that* one well, didn't I?
>
>elf.
>
Not even close. Now, everyone watch where you step, that first ones a
loo-loo.
Oon
j.th...@mailexcite.com
In article <6kho6p$957$1...@news2.i-2000.com>,
bronxelf <bronxelf@{yeahwhaddyawant}.bronxelf.com> wrote:
>
>
> ImWench157 wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Pardon me??? Are you saying that there is NOTHING good in Jersey? Hmmmm?
> >
> > Lisa
>
> John are the exceptions that prove the rule.
>
> wow. got outta *that* one well, didn't I?
>
> elf.
I've just had a rather jolting thought ... do you realize that all across
America, hundreds of unsuspecting teenaged moppets are posting or e-mailing to
the View Askew Studios website, begging for *opportunity* to move to New
Jersey? Kevin Smith is beating away applicants with a stick.
Can't say I know much about Jersey myself,
-Jenny
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Cynd...@yahoo.com
In article <199805271839...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
imwen...@aol.com (ImWench157) wrote:
>
> >From: bronxelf <bronxelf@{yeahwhaddyawant}.bronxelf.com>
>
> >oon wrote:
> >
> >> Must have been a knee jerk reaction; I now retire from the
> >> field and leave NJ where it belongs; next to NY.
> >
> >Oh FINE. Leave it next to *me* whydontcha?
> >
> >You know I have to quote Chucklehead here, right?
> >
> >"Get me outta New Jersey!"
> >
> >God, I love that song.
> >
> >super bon bon,
> >elf.
>
>
> Lisa
I must step in here....while I lived in Jersey, I couldn't WAIT to get the
hell out of that state. So, I moved...to LOUISIANA! Now, all I want is to go
back to Jersey. Just got back from a weekend there, and I'm homesick already.
As soon as I can find a decent job up there, I'm outta New Orleans!
CYNDY
Goddess of 80's Music
Duran Duranadana, Keeper of the Discotheque of Sarcastica
bronxelf
oon wrote:
> >Elf scrawled
> >
> >No, my darligest maker of all things taydo. I am just saying that you and
> >John are the exceptions that prove the rule.
> >
> >
> >wow. got outta *that* one well, didn't I?
> >
> >elf.
> >
> Not even close. Now, everyone watch where you step, that first ones a
> loo-loo.
> Oon
Wrong-ola, by dear Oonski. Because *Lisa* thought that answer was pretty darn
faboo. And she was the only one that needed to think so.
so there. *nyeah*
elf.
NORMTUBA
There are some things good about New Jersey. Ever been to Tom's River?
There is one beautiful part of the world.
Jen Kitchen
normtuba says...
> There are some things good about New Jersey. Ever been to Tom's River?
> There is one beautiful part of the world.
Almost as nice as nearby Brick (near Wall) where I grew up. :)
Guess this is my delurk, though I've posted a time or two before.
I volunteer at NJRK. I happen to love it, some don't, many are
indifferent. I just ask that people judge for themselves. We do
some things very well, and some things, well, need improvement.
One thing I've seen about all the volunteers involved is a great
enthusiasm. But anyway, this isn't about NJRK in general, just in
specific. :)
This past weekend was our opening weekend, and I think it went
quite nicely. The storyline this year is really good, and the
final battle (as always) is not to be missed. Lots of fighting,
lots of good dramatic bits. I haven't gotten to see most of the
shows yet, but I've had fun at what I have seen.
Monday, despite the rain, turned out to be a gorgeous day for
doing the faire. I was doing pedestrian control ("Good day,
please do be sure to cross when the constable doth give you
leave to do so!") all 3 days from 10:30 til noon (Yep, I was
the one with the floppy green hat and the scary level of
enthusiasm :) and on Monday, I swear there wasn't a group
that came in that first 45 minutes or so without at least one
renrat in it. :) Plus, the crowds were really enthusiastic.
We've got a bunch of new merchants this year, including what
appears to be at least *three* new clothing merchants. Woohoo!
I do miss Lundegaard Armory and Fellowship Foundry (from where
my wedding toasting goblets came) a lot, though I *did* get to
see Bethany on Sunday and pass my "Ren Geek" pin test. :)
I staffed the axe throw for a few hours on Sunday and Monday
and got to perfect a new spiel. I still need to find a way to
work in the line "I went to the New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom
and all I got was this lousy flesh wound!" though. :)
Oh, and two special thank yous must go out to Brian, who fixed
my feet so thoroughly on Monday that I could stand for an hour
and a half later that day and not notice, and Sue, who sewed me
a great new skirt, charged me a pittance, and made it of fabric
that magically shed all the mud I got on it on Monday when I
fell. Stop by the massage booth and Dress Your Dreams!
So, here I sit on Thursday, waiting impatiently for Saturday.
Jen
Queen of Pedestrian Control
"See you that gentleman yonder, the one with no fashion sense?"
P.S. to elf: I saw a CFV for rec.pets.ferrets.moderated today
and thought of you. :)
--
Giving one hour of your time and one pint of your
blood can save a life. Next to that, the fear of a
little needle stick should pale considerably.
One Pint Graphics: http://www.eclipse.net/~jen/opg/htdocs/
oon
>> Not even close. Now, everyone watch where you step, that first ones a
>> loo-loo.
>> Oon
>
> Wrong-ola, by dear Oonski. Because *Lisa* thought that answer was pretty
darn
>faboo. And she was the only one that needed to think so.
>
>so there. *nyeah*
>
>elf.
>
I am slain by the rapier like retort of *nyeah*, but since you are overtired
from a hectic painting schedule, who am I to argue *l*
Oon
Theresa Grant
ImWench157 wrote:
> Muahahahaha!!! My evil plan is working!! Firstest Alison gets the "get the
> ^$*&@# outta my way, I'm goin' back to Joisey" blues...and now Cyndy has fallen
> into my trap!!! <rubbing hands together gleefully>
> Hmmm....Anybody seen Kalani and Co.? I've got wiles to work on 'em!!!
As in, "The Muppets Take Manhattan"?
(sorry -- couldn't resist that one...)
--
Theresa Grant
St. Cuthbert's Wench, and Andrew's Proud Mommy!
Co-Founding Madame of the Officially Unofficial French Guild
-=-=-
Quote from RPFS, Week Five:
"Sesame Street has been brought to you today by the
numbers '6' and '9,' and by the letters 'S' and 'M'."
Misc. Notes:
1) Duckie: "Best of Show."
2) If you hear "Amuck! Amuck! Amuck!" behind you, be afraid.
Be very afraid.
3) The theme from "The Flintstones" is *not* appropriate for
pre-opening parade. (Even though it's pre-period.)
4) "Sex is to chocolate as man is to (fill in the blank)."
-=-=-
Quote from RPFS, Week Four:
"QUACK!"
Misc. Notes:
1) Richard makes a great vodka martini.
2) Andy knows more Sinatra tunes than anyone SHOULD.
3) The peasant militia -- the few, the proud, the armed...
4) Little Bunny Foo-Foo doesn't stand a chance in the Shire!
-=-=-
Quote from RPFS, Week Three:
"Hey, Theresa! It's not SATURDAY!"
Misc. Notes:
1) Kalani's magic number? 69!
2) It is no longer "PC" to shout "Kill the Italian!"
3) We need to buy portable dishwashers.
4) Golf with the Strapwells crowd is more strenuous than it sounds!
5) "Testaclese and the Sack of Rome" -- Go see it!
-=-=-
Quote from RPFS, Week Two:
Jim: "Hey, Kalani, here's a wench that hasn't had her Scot(ch)
yet today!"
Wench Crowd: "And she still won't! He's Irish!"
(Note: We were later told (and shown!) how wrong we were... LOL!)
Misc. Notes:
1) Elf and a banana are an evil combination.
2) Kalani's a major flirt (but we knew that, no?)
3) Vicki makes excellent raspberry meade.
4) I want my wench pin!!!
-=-=-
Quote from RPFS, Week One:
Actor: "Shall I kill the Italian where he stands?"
Heckler: "No, kill him over there!"
Actor: "Buddy, it's no good being funnier than me."
(Note: Jim Grant in an audience is a very bad thing!)
-=-=-
NORMTUBA
Jen posts:
>I volunteer at NJRK.
Greetings. Wait for the POUNCE and the Meade.
Hope to see you 20-21 June. I will be in military costume, with a steel
burgonet.
ImWench157
>From: Cynd...@yahoo.com
>Date: Thu, May 28, 1998 18:15 EDT
>I must step in here....while I lived in Jersey, I couldn't WAIT to get the
>hell out of that state. So, I moved...to LOUISIANA! Now, all I want is to go
>back to Jersey. Just got back from a weekend there, and I'm homesick already.
>As soon as I can find a decent job up there, I'm outta New Orleans!
>
>CYNDY
>Goddess of 80's Music
Muahahahaha!!! My evil plan is working!! Firstest Alison gets the "get the
^$*&@# outta my way, I'm goin' back to Joisey" blues...and now Cyndy has fallen
into my trap!!! <rubbing hands together gleefully>
Hmmm....Anybody seen Kalani and Co.? I've got wiles to work on 'em!!!
Lisa
MrWhizzr
Cyndy Once From Jersey and Wanna Go Back Again lamented:
>I must step in here....while I lived in Jersey, I couldn't WAIT to get the
>hell out of that state. So, I moved...to LOUISIANA! Now, all I want is to go
>back to Jersey. Just got back from a weekend there, and I'm homesick already.
>As soon as I can find a decent job up there, I'm outta New Orleans!
>
Funny thing...Lisa and I have travelled here and there since we've been
together, and one of my fondest wishes has been to retire and leave this area
for someplace nice with a lower cost of living (which would be *almost*
anyplace else not adjoining a major metropolis). But no matter where we go,
there always seems to be something that's better about Jersey. Not saying I've
changed my mind about leaving someday, just that it's not as bad as everyone
makes it out to be. Lots of people are surprised to find that it's not one
giant toxic waste dump here. Prolly way better than half the state is suburban
to rural in nature.
If you base your whole impression of a state on limited contact, you wind up
saying things like "Pennsylvania must always be under construction", or "Rhode
Island? I was in Rhode Island?" (just kidding folks...been to both, liked
both)
Oh, and for the record...Exit 1 (PIP), exit 18W/E (Turnpike), exit 67 (I-80) or
exit 161 (GSP), depending on where you're coming from. *G*
John, Gentleman Rogue (#136) & Legitimized Lecher
High Priest (& Consort) to the Demi-Goddess of Romantic Guidance
Canem Chower of Sarcastica, Player of Doctor, Muncher of Munchies.
TempCmo
> Lots of people are surprised to find that it's not one giant toxic waste dump
here. Prolly way better than half the state is suburban
to rural in nature.>
This is one of th things I am happy about, as I am a soon-to-be NJ dweller.
Lived in Brooklyn my whole life and have beenm pleasantly surprosed to find
gorgeous places in the fair garden State.
>Oh, and for the record...Exit 1 (PIP), exit 18W/E (Turnpike), exit 67 (I-80)
or exit 161 (GSP), depending on where you're coming from. *G*>
LOL......as an Exit 43 <287> girl myself, it is a pleasure to make your
acquaintance! ;)
:) Karen
Ptp grad
Exit 5...though I take 295 to go home to avoid the toll.
Vicky Rowe
genuine, 100% pure AFR Virtual Mazer o' Mead. Welcome down from the
rafters, Jen, and out of lurkdom. I won't get to see you at NJRF, but I
think I can get Norm to carry a hug for me.....right Norm?
--5 hours, 57 minutes til I'm on the road.......
--
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Wench #316, reporting for duty, Madame! <salute>
Blunderita of Sarcastica, Priestess of the Church of Alice,
"We know it's Stoopid, that's why we're here!"
aka vicky/Geillis
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Cynd...@yahoo.com
In article <199805282053...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
norm...@aol.com (NORMTUBA) wrote:
>
> There are some things good about New Jersey. Ever been to Tom's River?
> There is one beautiful part of the world.
>
Norm, I think I love ya!!!
CYNDY
AFR Goddess of 80's Music
Duran Duranadana, Keeper of the Discotheque of Sarcastica
The Original Jersey Girl, and Proud Of It!
Cynd...@yahoo.com
In article <199805290255...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
mrwh...@aol.com (MrWhizzr) wrote:
>
> Cyndy Once From Jersey and Wanna Go Back Again lamented:
>
> >I must step in here....while I lived in Jersey, I couldn't WAIT to get the
> >hell out of that state. So, I moved...to LOUISIANA! Now, all I want is to go back to Jersey. Just got back from a weekend there, and I'm homesick already. >As soon as I can find a decent job up there, I'm outta New Orleans!
> >
> Funny thing...Lisa and I have travelled here and there since we've been
> together, and one of my fondest wishes has been to retire and leave this area for someplace nice with a lower cost of living (which would be *almost*
> anyplace else not adjoining a major metropolis). But no matter where we go,
>
> If you base your whole impression of a state on limited contact, you wind up
> saying things like "Pennsylvania must always be under construction", or "Rhode Island? I was in Rhode Island?" (just kidding folks...been to both, liked both)
>
>
> High Priest (& Consort) to the Demi-Goddess of Romantic Guidance
> Canem Chower of Sarcastica, Player of Doctor, Muncher of Munchies.
>
>
Cyndy ::getting all teary-eyed at the mention of her beloved GSP::
Exit 67 southbound, Exit 63 A northbound...Long Beach Island, some of the most
beautiful beach ever! Or, try 40 southbound, and take the White Horse Pike
east all the way to Brigantine...beautiful, absolutely gorgeous.
Or, for one of the nicest college campuses in NJ, exit 44 southbound...The
Richard Stockton College of NJ (my alma mater...heh heh heh...it'll always be
Stockton to me!). Right in the heart of the preserved NJ Pinelands, with two
lakes and acres and acres of trees!
::gives a start when she realizes she's not in NJ, and is really in the middle
of Tropical Suburban Hell:: SIGH!!!
Eileen Smith
On 27 May 1998 18:44:35 GMT, ptp...@aol.com (Ptp grad) wrote:
>Eileen Smith wisely wrote:
>>So, it sounds like that one and.........(drumroll)...(suspense)....
>>Maryland! (and the crowd goes wild!)
>
>YAYEEEEE !!! We won We won!!!!! ::doing a happy dance::
>So when should we expect you? And who are you looking to hire?????
>Honestly, Md is very special, you won't regret it.
>Michele
>Columbina Andreini,
>A.F.R. Goddess Of Love
>Aur-elear (pronounced Oh really?) of Sarcastica, Keeper of the Ear Trick
>Secrets and Seekers.
>Teatro di Pecorino Romano--when all you need is a little cheese
>
We are looking for incredibely talented, entertaining and cheap
performers! ;-]
Eileen
Jessica Gaitan
Welcome Jen! =)
In article <MPG.fd7a3c17...@news.eclipse.net>, j...@eclipse.net
(Jen Kitchen) wrote:
> I volunteer at NJRK. I happen to love it, some don't, many are
> indifferent. I just ask that people judge for themselves. We do
> some things very well, and some things, well, need improvement.
> One thing I've seen about all the volunteers involved is a great
> enthusiasm. But anyway, this isn't about NJRK in general, just in
> specific. :)
It's a very small faire, but the people are nice and very enthusiastic -
at least the volunteers definitely are. I signed up to volunteer, but I
think it may be too late for this year...
> This past weekend was our opening weekend, and I think it went
> quite nicely. The storyline this year is really good, and the
> final battle (as always) is not to be missed. Lots of fighting,
> lots of good dramatic bits. I haven't gotten to see most of the
> shows yet, but I've had fun at what I have seen.
I went on Saturday for a few hours until closing. I've always been
impressed by the acting at this faire and since everyone is a volunteer,
everyone who's there *wants* to be there. I also had lots of fun watching
the Brigadier and his fencers, and participating in an archery shoot (made
it to the second round and it was my very first time pulling a bow!).
> We've got a bunch of new merchants this year, including what
> appears to be at least *three* new clothing merchants. Woohoo!
> I do miss Lundegaard Armory and Fellowship Foundry (from where
> my wedding toasting goblets came) a lot, though I *did* get to
> see Bethany on Sunday and pass my "Ren Geek" pin test. :)
The last time I went was two years ago and there seemed to be more
merchants then. I overheard someone saying that many merchants left last
year. But there were new ones this year, so hopefully it will build back
up.
> So, here I sit on Thursday, waiting impatiently for Saturday.
>
> Jen
> Queen of Pedestrian Control
> "See you that gentleman yonder, the one with no fashion sense?"
I won't be there this weekend, because I'm going to the Virginia faire (Hi
Shadow! and thanks again!) but will definitely be there 6/20-21 and maybe
before that too. Hope to see you there! (I usually wear my wine-colored
Moresca Goddess Bodice and a blue overskirt.)
Well met!
Onora/Jessica
PixieWantaNother of Sarcastica, Faerie Finder and Tickler
(this message was emailed and posted, please reply the same way - my
newsserver is notoriously unreliable)
Jas
> norm...@aol.com (NORMTUBA) wrote:
> >
> > There are some things good about New Jersey. Ever been to Tom's River?
> > There is one beautiful part of the world.
> >
I would have liked Cape May, If I wasn't marching around in 100 degree
90% humidity heat! ;]
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NORMTUBA
Vicki posts:
>*Poof* In a puff of VARF-bound non-smoke, there appears.....Me! and a>genuine,
100% pure AFR Virtual Mazer o' Mead. Welcome down from the>rafters, Jen, and
out of lurkdom. I won't get to see you at NJRF, but I>think I can get Norm to
carry a hug for me.....right Norm?
No problem. Going to NJRK 20-21 June, if nothing interferes.
Jas
Cynd...@yahoo.com wrote:
> ::gives a start when she realizes she's not in NJ, and is really in the middle
> of Tropical Suburban Hell:: SIGH!!!
>
Tropical Hell? Is there such a place? Where ARE you, Cyndy?! ;]
Corwin Blackthorne
Jessica Gaitan wrote:
> I went on Saturday for a few hours until closing. I've always been
> impressed by the acting at this faire and since everyone is a volunteer,
> everyone who's there *wants* to be there. I also had lots of fun watching
> the Brigadier and his fencers, and participating in an archery shoot (made
> it to the second round and it was my very first time pulling a bow!).
Well we try to make the faire as interesting as possible since you can
realistically walk the entire faire in less than 40 minutes if you don't stop
and see the shows. I must say that the vendor quality is going downhill as of
late, there are fewer and fewer actual crafters as opposed to resellers there
anymore. Its a shame really.
--
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Corwin Blackthorne
Thank you whizzr, its about time someone said something nice about jersey.
Everybody always make fun of it like its one gigantic toxic waste dump or
something, especially new yorkers, but I can't blame them too much because all they
ever see from that side of the river is the turnpike, and I have to say, it ain't
pretty round that part of jersey. Over 90% of the rest of the state is either
suburban or farm land which make for veyr nice living and scenery. But the state
does have a fewe drawbacks. Insurance, road signs (they never seem to go where they
say or just plain aren't maked), NJ DMV (WHO REALLY SUCK!) and a few other minor
annoyances but on the whole it's very pleasant and safe.
MrWhizzr wrote:
> Funny thing...Lisa and I have travelled here and there since we've been
> together, and one of my fondest wishes has been to retire and leave this area
> for someplace nice with a lower cost of living (which would be *almost*
> anyplace else not adjoining a major metropolis). But no matter where we go,
> there always seems to be something that's better about Jersey. Not saying I've
> changed my mind about leaving someday, just that it's not as bad as everyone
> makes it out to be. Lots of people are surprised to find that it's not one
> giant toxic waste dump here. Prolly way better than half the state is suburban
> to rural in nature.
>
> If you base your whole impression of a state on limited contact, you wind up
> saying things like "Pennsylvania must always be under construction", or "Rhode
> Island? I was in Rhode Island?" (just kidding folks...been to both, liked
> both)
--
Jessica Gaitan
In article <199805290313...@ladder03.news.aol.com>,
tem...@aol.com (TempCmo) wrote:
> > Lots of people are surprised to find that it's not one giant toxic
waste dump
> here. Prolly way better than half the state is suburban
> to rural in nature.>
>
> This is one of th things I am happy about, as I am a soon-to-be NJ dweller.
> Lived in Brooklyn my whole life and have beenm pleasantly surprosed to find
> gorgeous places in the fair garden State.
>
> >Oh, and for the record...Exit 1 (PIP), exit 18W/E (Turnpike), exit 67 (I-80)
> or exit 161 (GSP), depending on where you're coming from. *G*>
>
> LOL......as an Exit 43 <287> girl myself, it is a pleasure to make your
> acquaintance! ;)
>
> :) Karen
Pleased to make both of your acquaintances, as well as that of
Michele/Columbina of Exit 5. =)
Exit 14C for me, though I also spend a lot of time off Exit 7A (both are
Turnpike exits).
Well met!
Onora/Jessica
Heather
> > > Greetings!
> > > Ok, here's the question......
> > > If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> > > which one would it be?
> >
> > Sterling Renaissance Festival, Sterling NY.
> >
> > (gee. that was easy.)
> >
> > elf.
> > --
> > bronxelf
>
> Gee- What a compliment! On behalf of Sterling, I thank thee!
> --
> MMario
Uhm Mario . . . but weren't you thinking the SAME thing?
*hee*
Heath
--
People are joined in friendship through their foolishness . . .
--Erasmus, The Praise Of Folly
William of Clairmont
> Eileen Smith wrote:
>
> Greetings!
> Ok, here's the question......
> If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> which one would it be?
>
> There is a method to my madness...
> our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
> trying to decide which one.
>
> Eileen
That's an easy one. I'd go to...nope, maybe...then again...HEY! Maybe
it's not an easy one, after all. If I could go to ALL, now.....
Peter J. Vinton, Jr.
> > Eileen Smith wrote:
> >
> > Greetings!
> > Ok, here's the question......
> > If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
> > which one would it be?
> >
> > There is a method to my madness...
> > our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
> > trying to decide which one.
I'll have to admit, even though I live just down the street from VARF, it
would have to be the Maryland Festival in the fall. It just seems to have
the proverbial "little bit of everything." (Also it's been around for over
20 years --plenty of time to work out the glitches.)
--
Peter Vinton, Jr.
"Creativity is the ultimate natural resource."
New pictures in the Fantasy Art Galleries at
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Studios/6418
DafyKnigit
>> > Ok, here's the question......
>> > If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>> > which one would it be?
Um - if I could afford the round trip airfare from Reno or San Francisco,
plus expenses, I'd be able to do ALL of them west o' the Rockies...<vbg>
Tony Baldacci - All-around Renaissance Guy
aka Sir George Carey - St. Dunstan's English Militia
http://personalweb.sierra.net/~tandmb/homepage.htm
cu...@att.com
In article <6kn9kr$7mu$3...@news2.i-2000.com>,
Corwin Blackthorne <blackthorne@{nospam}rocketmail.com> wrote:
> Well we try to make the faire as interesting as possible since you can
> realistically walk the entire faire in less than 40 minutes if you don't
stop
> and see the shows. I must say that the vendor quality is going downhill as
of
> late, there are fewer and fewer actual crafters as opposed to resellers
there
> anymore. Its a shame really.
It's more than a shame. It's official, I will not be back at NJRK next
year. It is not a renaissance fair, it is community theatre. Now that's
fine and I wish them luck, but I wish that they would stop pretending that
they want merchants there when they do everything possible to drive them
away. Cavalier Attitudes (Kate Stafford, the blade seller) will also be
pulling out. Fencing may continue under the management of my two Majors, but
at this time they have not made a final decision.
Devon
ImWench157
>From: cu...@att.com
>It's more than a shame. It's official, I will not be back at NJRK next
>year.
For that I am very sorry. One of the best things that we did this year (our
first at NJRK) was watching the kids "fence". Everyone was very friendly to my
little renrugrats, and even "let" my six year old son win. I wanted to say
thank you Devon for showing my kids why I love faire.
Lisa
^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
Wench #157
Demi Goddess of Romantic Guidance
Wenches Forever, Forever Wenches
D'Cupcake MacDobhran
Owynn McKinnon
> fine and I wish them luck, but I wish that they would stop pretending that
> they want merchants there when they do everything possible to drive them
> away. Cavalier Attitudes (Kate Stafford, the blade seller) will also be
> pulling out. Fencing may continue under the management of my two Majors, but
> at this time they have not made a final decision.
>
> Devon
>
This may be the biggest blow to the NJRF. Hopefully now they'll treat
the vendors with some respect, considering half of the reason that I go
is for the fencing, like many others. Devon, I shall miss you, but at
least for now, I'll still be able to fence for the remainder of this
run. Too bad though, I figured by next season I might be able to win
the daily prize fight at least once and win a nice t-shirt. Well, looks
like I'll just have to start coming out to the fencing practices then.
To give people an idea of the idiocy of the management at NJ, my
girlfriend who happens to be hawking parasols and fans for one of the
booths there is now restricted to the nice shady, wooded path of the
faire grounds, instead of being allowed to wander about. To explain, NJ
is shaped like an "L", with the lower part being in the woods and the
rest of the faire all in the sun. My girlfriend is not allowed near any
of the shows that keep the patrons in the bright sun. Why is this?
Because, supposedly another vendor complained about the wandering
hawkers. Yet no other vendor at the faire is selling fans or parasols,
so where does the problem come from? Now, this past Sunday, one of the
faire’s own security personnel passed out due to heat stroke. You would
think that selling parasols to the patrons would be a good idea (maybe
by preventing a bad experience by people suffering form heat
stroke/exhaustion?)
I'll be there this weekend. Why? Cause it's so damn close to my house,
I like the fencing booth, my girlfriend and friends will be there, and
cause I was stupid enough to buy a season pass.
Owynn McKinnon
*why Owynn? 'cause everyone is Owynn me money*
<a href= "www.geocities.com/yosemite/trails/7545/">My Homepage</a>
* the opinions expressed in this message were all my own. Hopefully
there shall be no reprisals against any person that I mentioned out of
spite or stupidity by faire management. This message was unsolicited
and was written purely at the discretion of the writer. For written
transcription of this message, or subsequent messages, e-mail me at:
"kilkainnan@hotmail*evil-pink-meat-is-bad-for-you*.com" *
bronxelf
Didnt see the original, so I am just going to reply to this.
Owynn McKinnon wrote:
> cu...@att.com wrote:
> >
> > It's more than a shame. It's official, I will not be back at NJRK next
> > year. It is not a renaissance fair, it is community theatre.
AGREED.
> Now that's
> > fine and I wish them luck, but I wish that they would stop pretending that
> > they want merchants there when they do everything possible to drive them
> > away. Cavalier Attitudes (Kate Stafford, the blade seller) will also be
> > pulling out. Fencing may continue under the management of my two Majors, but
> > at this time they have not made a final decision.
> >
> > Devon
>
And the last nail hits the coffin....
Devon, you know I'm sorry about this. Not surprised in the slightest that it has
come to this, but sorry all the same.
Oh and btw, thanks for passing my barette along to Gregory. I got it fixed. *G*
I feel better now.
hi to all there from all here,
Axi.
--
bronxelf
Dominatrix at Arms and Guild Hall Lieutenant of the Renaissance Mercenaries Guild.
A.F.R. Goddess of Steel
High Priestess of the Cult of Chucklehead
http://www.i-2000.com/corwin/axi
"To err is human, to forgive is not our policy." --Anonymous
"I believe pregnancy is a Sexually Transmitted Disease"- Me.
"Happiness ain't ever how you think it should be, so..."- "She Runs Away", Duncan
Sheik
Shadow
I thought NJ was pretty nice .. During the day ...
at night it seems to get a bit hostile .. but I think that is just my
opinion because the silly state started throwing trees at me ..
Shadow-
Servo of Sarcastica, Demi god of film babbling.And Slayer of Spammers
#define QUESTION ((bb) || !(bb))
"I don't have to tell you it goes without saying there are some things better left unsaid.
I think that speaks for itself. The less said about it the better." -George Carlin
Cynd...@yahoo.com
In article <3575f014...@news.one.net>,
dark....they don't throw TREES in either of those places.
As a matter of fact, I refuse to fly into Newark Airport when going home;
simply because I could never feel comfortable making someone drive thru Newark
to pick me up at the airport....
Words of Wisdom From Cyndy....
CYNDY
AFR Goddess of 80's Music
Duran Duranadana, Keeper of the Discotheque of Sarcastica
The One, The Only, The Original Jersey Girl...And Proud Of It!
K. Kalani Patterson
On 29 May 1998 01:45:53 GMT, imwen...@aol.com (ImWench157) wrote:
>Muahahahaha!!! My evil plan is working!! Firstest Alison gets the "get the
>^$*&@# outta my way, I'm goin' back to Joisey" blues...and now Cyndy has fallen
>into my trap!!! <rubbing hands together gleefully>
>
>Hmmm....Anybody seen Kalani and Co.? I've got wiles to work on 'em!!!
*perk* Wiles? Lisa's gonna work her wiles on me? *purrrrrr*
-slŕinte-
-Kalani
A.F.R God of Mischief and Ren Rats
Flirticus of Sarcastica, Keeper of the Cleavage Peepers
Newest Convert to the Cult of Chucklehead
.
\O
._/
| \_;
' `
bronxelf
K. Kalani Patterson wrote:
> -slŕinte-
>
> -Kalani
> A.F.R God of Mischief and Ren Rats
> Flirticus of Sarcastica, Keeper of the Cleavage Peepers
> Newest Convert to the Cult of Chucklehead
>
> .
> \O
> ._/
> | \_;
> ' `
>
> | HTTP://www.kalani.net |
Kalani baby....
you arent the newest convert anymore. I got Vicky to join the Cult over the
weekend.
(and got her hooked on BNL *AND* Soul Coughing, too.)
super bon bon.
elf.
gyrefalcon
As the mist lifted, I see scrawled by 3h...@negspam.mail.myriad.net
(Joni M.) :
>On Fri, 22 May 1998 20:00:02 GMT, pat...@huntleighhealth.com (Eileen
>Smith) wrote:
>
>>Greetings!
>>Ok, here's the question......
>>If'in you could only go to ONE faire this season, on the East coast,
>>which one would it be?
>>
>>There is a method to my madness...
>>our budget is tight this year, (getting married in October :-o ) and
>>trying to decide which one.
>>
>>Eileen
>>
>
>OK, I'm biased, but the New York Renaissance Faire is the only show on
>the east coast where you can see The Flaming Idiots. Nowhere else can
>you also see The (original) Mud Show, Brother Donald (storyteller),
>Magical Mystical Michael, and the Earthquest falconry show all at one
>faire. If you're on a tight budget, visit the website
>(www.renfair.com/newyork.htm) for a super discount ticket offer --
>$11.50 adult ticket price and FREE tickets if you order 4 or more
>(offer valid until June 30.)
>
>
>Joni Massengale
>Art Director
>New York Renaissance Faire
Umm, sorry to tell you this, but the Flaming Idiots are in another
east coast faire, the Ft. Lauderdale Renaissance Faire. Granted, it
is in February, but it is on the east coast.
Ah, well. Where subtlety fails us we must simply make do with cream pies.
David Brin
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Kim L. Christensen AKA Katya
Wench # 353!!!
spinner, weaver, costumer, mead-maker
A.F.R. High Priestess of Mead
Lazarah of Sarcastica, Acolyte of the phrase "you may now kiss my grit!"
gyrefalconD...@mindspring.com
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ImWench157
>From: Ren...@SPAMGUARD-kalani.net (K. Kalani Patterson)
>>Hmmm....Anybody seen Kalani and Co.? I've got wiles to work on 'em!!!
>
>*perk* Wiles? Lisa's gonna work her wiles on me? *purrrrrr*
Hmmm, it's difficult to wile work over this slow modem. Let's try
hypnotism.....
You are getting sleepy, your eyes are getting heavy.....
<implant suggestion>
Whenever you get hungry, you will get the urge for a genuine NYC style bagel.
You will get on a plane and fly east, smuggling at least a one duck and a
catheb in your carry on luggage....
</implant suggestion>
When the bell rings, you will awaken refreshed. You will not remember any of
this. <riiiiiing>
So Kalani, do you feel like a bite to eat?
K. Kalani Patterson
On Tue, 02 Jun 1998 16:37:26 -0400, bronxelf
<bronxelf@{yeahwhaddyawant}.bronxelf.com> wrote:
>K. Kalani Patterson wrote:
>> -Kalani
>> A.F.R God of Mischief and Ren Rats
>> Flirticus of Sarcastica, Keeper of the Cleavage Peepers
>> Newest Convert to the Cult of Chucklehead
>
>Kalani baby....
>
>you arent the newest convert anymore. I got Vicky to join the Cult over the
>weekend.
>(and got her hooked on BNL *AND* Soul Coughing, too.)
>
>super bon bon.
>elf.
Drat... I thought I had changed that on all the programs I use...
forgot to change it on FreeAgent at work. :-(
I started stripping out the "newest" yesterday, actually.
-slŕinte-
-Kalani
A.F.R God of Mischief and Ren Rats
Flirticus of Sarcastica, Keeper of the Cleavage Peepers
Convert to the Cult of Chucklehead
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John W Kennedy
Cynd...@yahoo.com wrote:
> As a matter of fact, I refuse to fly into Newark Airport when going home;
> simply because I could never feel comfortable making someone drive thru Newark
> to pick me up at the airport....
Errr.... In the first place, Newark isn't _that_ nasty.
But more to the point, unless you're actually _in_ Newark, there's no
point in going through Newark to get to the airport. All the branches
of the NJ Turnpike (I-95), US 22, I-78, US 1, US 9 and NJ 28 all
converge there.
WinterWulf
>Errr.... In the first place, Newark isn't _that_ nasty.
Doesn't this depend on one's frame of reference?
Wulfie
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Cynd...@yahoo.com
In article <3575667E...@ibm.net>,
jwk...@ibm.net wrote:
>
> Cynd...@yahoo.com wrote:
> > As a matter of fact, I refuse to fly into Newark Airport when going home;
> > simply because I could never feel comfortable making someone drive thru
Newark
> > to pick me up at the airport....
>
>
> point in going through Newark to get to the airport. All the branches
> of the NJ Turnpike (I-95), US 22, I-78, US 1, US 9 and NJ 28 all
> converge there.
>
>
CYNDY
AFR Goddess of 80's Music
Duran Duranadana, Keeper of the Discotheque of Sarcastica
The One, The Only, The Original Jersey Girl...and Proud Of It!
Cynd...@yahoo.com
In article <199806040503...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
>
> Wulfie
>
I suppose Newark is not that nasty compared to, oh, say, some areas of
N'Awlins (if you're familiar w/ n'awlins, back me up!! back me up!!): the
Ninth Ward, the Desire Projects, the St. Bernanrd Projects, Washington Ave.
Palmetto St., the Quarter, even!!!
IMHO, Newark is less desirable than Philly. I'd fly into AC, but I've not
found an inexpensive flight there...YET.
CYNDY
AFR Goddess of 80's Music
Duran Duranadana, Keeper of the Discotheque of Sarcastica
The One, The Only, The Original Jersey Girl...and Proud Of It!!
WinterWulf
Regarding Newark, AND Philadelphia for that matter... I am reluctant to share
most of my (overwhemingly negative) opinions of these cities and others, out of
the knowledge that there is likely someone on AFR who calls such places home,
and who loves them as much as I love my home.
I will say that upon one of my visits to Newark (NJ, so we avoid the DE
confusion), I couldn't help feeling like a hamster in a concrete Habitrail.
Don't remember seeing any green.
Cynd...@yahoo.com
In article <199806050420...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
Wulfie, I'm with ya on that one. (does imitation of Arsenio Hall's Dog Pound,
in that way only a true Jersey girl can).
However, I do like Philly...prolly cuz I never actaully LIVED there. Not many
trees where I live now...goin' crazy!
ImWench157
>From: winte...@aol.com (WinterWulf)
>I will say that upon one of my visits to Newark (NJ, so we avoid the DE
>confusion), I couldn't help feeling like a hamster in a concrete Habitrail.
>Don't remember seeing any green.
Mr. Wulf must not have paid his tolls on the turnpike then. You can see lots
of green then.
I won't knock all of Jersey, I live here and there are parts that are
beautiful, but I've been to Newark. It's pretty nasty.
WinterWulf
>>I will say that upon one of my visits to Newark (NJ, so we avoid the DE
>>confusion), I couldn't help feeling like a hamster in a concrete Habitrail.
>>Don't remember seeing any green.
>
>Mr. Wulf must not have paid his tolls on the turnpike then. You can see lots
>of green then.
>
>I won't knock all of Jersey, I live here and there are parts that are
>beautiful, but I've been to Newark. It's pretty nasty.
Alright, you dragged this outta me.
To clarify, I meant I didn't remember any green *in Newark*. I've seen grass
and trees elsewhere in NJ. HOWEVER... and this post may actually belong in the
weird signs thread... here's a true anecdote that sticks in my craw... er, mind
about my whole experience living there:
I lived in Jersey for seven months. I worked in Philadelphia, across the
Delaware river, for most of that time. And every day, when I'd be heading home
from work, I'd cross the Ben Franklin bridge, pay the toll (::grumble::), and
pull away from the toll plaza when, there amidst the greenery (I'm being a
little generous here) on the right shoulder, stood the sign:
WARNING - EVERGREEN TREES TREATED WITH NOXIOUS SPRAY
In the next seconds, you're not even done contemplating the usage of the word
"Noxious" on a sign that has "Warning" written in bold red letters, when you've
travelled the next few dozen yards to the next sign: "Welcome to New Jersey,
the Garden State."
I can't be the only person who worries about this.
MrWhizzr
Wulfie pondered the curious signage which greets entrants to our fair state:
>I lived in Jersey for seven months. I worked in Philadelphia, across the
>Delaware river, for most of that time. And every day, when I'd be heading
>home from work, I'd cross the Ben Franklin bridge, pay the toll (::grumble::),
and
>pull away from the toll plaza when, there amidst the greenery (I'm being a
>little generous here) on the right shoulder, stood the sign:
>
>WARNING - EVERGREEN TREES TREATED WITH NOXIOUS SPRAY
>
>In the next seconds, you're not even done contemplating the usage of the word
>"Noxious" on a sign that has "Warning" written in bold red letters, when
>you've travelled the next few dozen yards to the next sign: "Welcome to New
Jersey,
>the Garden State."
>
>I can't be the only person who worries about this.
>
Wulfie, my read on this is simply a bureaucratically creative way of
reiterating our state motto: "Welcome to New Jersey. Now Go Home"
John, Gentleman Rogue (#136) & Legitimized Lecher
High Priest (& Consort) to the Demi-Goddess of Romantic Guidance
Canem Chower of Sarcastica, Player of Doctor, Muncher of Munchies.