2005 Bristol Season [Archive] - The Wench.Org Forums

KissMeKate

01-17-2005, 09:37 PM

The 2005 Faire season at Bristol is weekends beginning July 9 with the bonus final day of Labor Day, September 5.

I again urge everyone to check in every Faire day at the hostel (which is Griffin Candles - go past the giant pub, turn left at trees, 2nd shop on the right). There you can find out who else in on site, find out about planned activities, and find someone to walk about with. All announcements will be available there.

We try to meet at least twice each day. We gather at Griffin Candles around 12:15 to cheer at the parade and we have been mustering for Wench Walks starting at 1:30 (for instructions and lining up) and stepping off at 2:00. Those would be the best times to meet as many wenches as possible and plan for other activities (going to a show), etc.

Jezebel

01-17-2005, 09:47 PM

You rock, Kate! Can't wait for the new season to start, and the seeing all of the Bristol Wenches is one of the things I'm looking forward to!

Here's to BRF 2005! :D

Molly

01-18-2005, 01:15 AM

H'venlee

02-01-2005, 01:33 AM

:cheer: :bananada: :cheer:

Yeah!! I'll be there.

Oh...wait....that's my home faire. :oops:

Ok....so I am a little excited!

:bananada: :cheer: :bananada:

Nitestar

02-01-2005, 07:16 AM

So, shaping up to a party yet? :wink:

KissMeKate

02-01-2005, 12:07 PM

It's always a party at Bristol! :lol:

But if you'd like to help plan for a weekend here, we glad to have suggestions! There are usually dinner plans for smaller groups, plus there's talk of having a campsite at a nearby park for a couple of weekends. I'm also hoping to have a couple of trips up to Milwaukee to storm the Safehouse (www.safe-house.com). They take very limited reservations, so we'll have to plan ahead and make sure we get there on time, but it's a FABULOUS place if you've never been there (or if you have).

Eric McTavish

02-01-2005, 12:22 PM

Well TinkerWench and I WILL be there for closeing weekend again this year and we're really looking forward to seeing everyone again...be prepaired the Neverland Pizza Party rides again!!!

KissMeKate

02-02-2005, 10:07 AM

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
:cheer:

Yea! It's the Happy Dance!

Maybe we can arrange to get Eric on the Pirate Jump this year!!!

H'venlee

02-03-2005, 03:09 AM

Well TinkerWench and I WILL be there for closeing weekend again this year and we're really looking forward to seeing everyone again...be prepaired the Neverland Pizza Party rides again!!!

WoooHoooo!!!!

Definately saving up money to get you on that Pirate Jump!! :moon:

:cheer: :singdanc: :bananada: :cheer: :bananada: :singdanc:

Eric McTavish

02-03-2005, 08:41 AM

WoooHoooo!!!!

Definately saving up money to get you on that Pirate Jump!! :moon:

:cheer: :singdanc: :bananada: :cheer: :bananada: :singdanc:

Deal...you girls pay for the jump (+ a bounty for me) and Ill get on the jump (if they let me this year!

KissMeKate

02-03-2005, 10:31 AM

THE FUND RAISING FOR THE JUMPING KILTS STARTS TODAY!

Apropos

02-03-2005, 11:40 AM

I volunteer to hold the rubber bands from the balcony while he jumps up and down!!!!! Apropos' Highland Fling at your service.

Sylvie-Rose

02-04-2005, 12:22 PM

WOO-HOO! i can't wait for fun at a new faire this year!

---although i will have to go back to MiRF a few times - it's like going home, really (it was the first faire i ever went to - my english teacher took us there my senior year. oh if she only knew what she started!!!)

And we can't wait to introduce you to Bristol!
I went to MI a couple of years ago and would love to go again. Bristol Wench road trip anyone??

Sylvie-Rose

02-04-2005, 12:24 PM

Well TinkerWench and I WILL be there for closeing weekend again this year and we're really looking forward to seeing everyone again...be prepaired the Neverland Pizza Party rides again!!!

Can't wait to see you two again!!! Loved the Neverland Pizza Party!!!

I would have answered you in my previous post, but I couldn't figure out how to put 2 quotes in one post.

Apropos

02-04-2005, 12:31 PM

If I am invited, I won't miss it this year!!!

Eric McTavish

02-04-2005, 03:07 PM

If I am invited, I won't miss it this year!!!

you were invited last year luv!! And invited to any and all NeverLand Pizza Partys!!!

Apropos

02-04-2005, 05:05 PM

Whhooooo hooo. I think I will pass on the Safe House excursion if we return. That's a long ride home for me. But I will be at the NPP, with bells on!!!

Sylvie-Rose

02-04-2005, 05:43 PM

Whhooooo hooo. I think I will pass on the Safe House excursion if we return. That's a long ride home for me. But I will be at the NPP, with bells on!!!
Ah, but you know people from "down the road" who are going and will let you sleep in the backseat on the way home. It's too much fun for you to miss and we would miss you cuz you're too much fun.

H'venlee

02-06-2005, 01:07 PM

kristalynn

04-20-2005, 01:43 PM

As a new IWG member and a wench in the making, my trip to Bristol this year should be most interesting. While I have the garb and the desire, my wenchly attitude is still in the works. I look forward to seeing many of you at Bristol and discovering my inner wench.

Eric McTavish

04-20-2005, 01:54 PM

and discovering my inner wench.

Must resist.... :shock:...must not scare away new wench...

Apropos

04-20-2005, 01:57 PM

Down Eric...

At least let us meet and greet before you use and abuse!!!!

Eric McTavish

04-20-2005, 02:04 PM

Down Eric...

At least let us meet and greet before you use and abuse!!!!

AAAWWWWwwwwwwww!!!! Yer no fun! :?

Apropos

04-20-2005, 02:11 PM

I am too. And I have the rubber bands for the pirate jump to prove it.

Eric McTavish

04-20-2005, 02:38 PM

I am too. And I have the rubber bands for the pirate jump to prove it.

tease!

Apropos

04-20-2005, 02:40 PM

Yes I am...and I torment too....Bwah ha ha ha.

KissMeKate

04-20-2005, 05:11 PM

Must resist.... :shock:...must not scare away new wench...
At least we'll have most of the season to get her used to our Rogues before your visit, Eric! Of course, who could possibly resist you in your great kilt?

H'venlee

04-20-2005, 08:14 PM

Eric McTavish

04-21-2005, 07:54 AM

to get her used to our Rogues before your visit, Eric! Of course, who could possibly resist you in your great kilt?

you just like the way it sways when I walk!

Tinkerwench

04-21-2005, 09:52 AM

Just wait till you see him in a codpiece and tights!

mreeeow

kristalynn

04-21-2005, 12:18 PM

I love a man in a tight codpiece. :shock: Oh wait, was that out loud? :oops:

KissMeKate

04-21-2005, 01:42 PM

Just wait till you see him in a codpiece and tights!

mreeeow

Are you sure you want to bring him back to Bristol wearing tights and a codpiece? Do you really think you'll have enough left of him to take home? :P Of course, we can't do too much damage to his outfit at Faire, 'cause they'd kick us out, but I suppose there's the trip to Safe House and the Pizza Party! Yippee! :lick:

And krystalynn - I think you're "wenchly attitude" is coming along fine!

kristalynn

05-31-2005, 01:36 PM

Well, Bristol is a little over a month away, and I am SO looking forward to this year. I understand there are some new acts, new vendors, and new buildings. Would anyone happen to know anything about the new additions? I believe that we will be going the weekend on July 16th, and I'm curious what other wenches might be there so that I can put faces to names and meet some of the wonderful women and men I've read so much by and about on the forums.

KissMeKate

06-06-2005, 05:02 PM

Pulled from the Bristol website:

Dirk and Guido: The Swordsmen!
Christoph The Insulter
Minstrels of Mayhem
MooNiE and Broon

will all be back this season! Yea!

For guest musicians, we have: Owain Phyfe (July 9, 10, 23, 24); Bard O'Neill (July 30, 31, Aug. 6, 7, 13, 14); and Pint & Dale (Aug. 20, 21, 27, 28, Sept. 3, 4, 5)! Yea!
Unfortunately, based on Wendy's post, Minstrosity won't be at Bristol this season. Wah!

There are 10 new merchants this season! Yea! I don't have a list (but might be able to put one together as I'll be onsite this weekend), nor do I know which buildings are being renovated or built (there's always a few).

As always, check in at the Local Hostel (Griffin Candles - go to the top of the hill, turn left, 2nd shop on the right) and let us know you are visiting! Look through the Local 34 posts for details on the hostel and our activities.

Jezebel

06-09-2005, 04:41 PM

Unfortunately, Bounding Main will not be back at Bristol this year. :cry:

In fact, there are a number of musical acts that are not able to return this year, but I don't know which ones. The end-of-the-day Minstrels' Revel has been eliminated due to too few musicians, but it has been replaced with a super-cool all-cast blowout event that will happen at the Cheshire Chase Action Theatre stage (I hope I'm not violating my contract by sharing that, but I don't recall being told that it's a secret, so hopefully I'm OK). So far, we haven't been made privy to the details, but we'll receive our musical assignments and blocking soon, and the rumor is that it will KICK A**! Just something new and different to look forward to! :lol:

KissMeKate

06-10-2005, 10:24 AM

I ran into Josie from Minstrosity and they will not be at Bristol this season either. It will be sad that there will not be so many musicians there and that revel has been cancelled. :cry:

I wonder if they will fill in the difference with the street buskers, individuals and pairs rather than stage acts. This could make Wench Walks even more difficult as there will be even less available locations where we won't interupt other shoes. Note to self - ask during management meeting.

They have 3 guest music groups for different weekends of the season, too.

The new closing act should be interesting! I might have to watch a rehersal when I'm there helping out!

Nitestar

07-05-2005, 09:24 PM

We're just about ready for this weekend! Who else will be there? What are the current plans? Any meetings or anything Saturday?

KissMeKate

07-05-2005, 10:28 PM

There will be plenty of Local wenches at Bristol opening weekend, but I think you're the first known visitor of the season!

If you haven't gotten them already, there are usually some coupons on the main Bristol website for 50% off tickets for opening weekend. If not, send me a PM and we can find other discount arrangements.

I'll be near the Hostel, but am always looking for Guild pins, so hopefully we'll spot each other. See you soon!

Nitestar

07-06-2005, 07:37 AM

Thank you for the tips, but we availed ourselves of the Christmas discounts this year and already have our tickets. Hope to see you there!! :D

H'venlee

07-06-2005, 01:38 PM

I will be there opening weekend. :D Of course...I cannot promise anythign after that. :(

Hope to be able to meet you Nitestar! (Just look for the wench in a wheel chair being pushed by her rogue in a Purple kilt!) If I don't see you, have a great time!

Apropos

07-06-2005, 08:09 PM

I will be there Saturday!!! Trying to get my butt up early enough for the taill gate before opening gate.

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-06-2005, 09:17 PM

I love a man in a tight codpiece. :shock: Oh wait, was that out loud? :oops:
A tight codpiece? Hopefully it's not to size!

her rogue in a Purple kilt!
Purple? That's inventive.

KissMeKate

07-06-2005, 10:33 PM

It's not as purple as his other outfit. Now that's PURPLE!!!

H'venlee

07-07-2005, 01:42 AM

her rogue in a Purple kilt!
Purple? That's inventive.

It is actually a "Scottish Pride" plaid. (At lest that is what he tells me.) :shrug: As long as he is happy...so am I.

And Kate is right...his other outfit is definately purple!!! Unfortunately...it might be a bit too warm for velvet this weekend. :(

KissMeKate

07-07-2005, 09:17 AM

Methinks it will be a wee too warm for velvet this whole summer!

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-07-2005, 12:59 PM

You gotta be joking..

are you saying it's warm out this summer? I don't believe it... you're fibbing.

Antonio_della_furfante

07-07-2005, 09:04 PM

*chuckles* I've seen him in tights and the codpiece, I don't know who's it was but someone's in that cast had a squeeky codpiece. (I so blame Roberts work for missing the adult show...grr.) But I would say he would rank up there in the handsome if not dashing catagory.

I have some new garb for this year, along with some new acessories :) I have a hat finally, (which amusingly enough the third member of my household got a similar hat just green with the same pin, I found it amusing.)

I should be showing up (for those who don't know yet) on the second weekend sunday. Due to SCA and marriage (not mine.) I will certianlly tell Robert about your returns, Erick and Tink, I am sure he will leap at the chance to see you guys agian. :D

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-07-2005, 09:28 PM

This'll be my first time visiting Bristol (Labor Day).. what are some things I have to see? I'm sure that Tinker and Eric will be happy to overload me with things I gotta see, but what do you all recommend I overload on?

GarretWingfield

07-07-2005, 10:27 PM

just so you can see how much purple we are talking...... :lurking:

please do not adjust you monitor it is that purple..... :shock:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/170752601/170754207HOAmcF

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Eric McTavish

07-08-2005, 08:41 AM

Yes TinkerWench, Katerinka, and I shall be making the trip up for Labor Day Weekend this year (so long as the money hold out...) The NeverLand Pizza Party shall return! Are we still planing on a trip to the Spy-House again this year?

BTW hows the collection for the Priate Bounce going? :shock:

KissMeKate

07-08-2005, 09:23 AM

There are lots and lots of changes this year (both to cast and to the physical structures at the site). I haven't scoped everything out yet, but will check out the new shows and give a must see list in the next couple of weeks.

Current suggestions: The combined Moonie and Broon show; and the closing act (all cast and musicians).

And yes, we are planning at least 2 trips up to the Safe House (http://www.safe-house.com) this season. So far, it's 3rd weekend and 9th weekend, but we might try to fit in another trip in the middle. I'm going to start a new thread (in the Local 34 forum) for those trips.

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-08-2005, 09:11 PM

Hey, no matter what (unless they decide to rush me into surgery.. since it's the VA, I don't think so) I'm there! So Eric... that means you have to be there and actively keep freaks/jerks/idiots away from me. I don't think I can deal with another stalker that thinks everything is a head game right now.

Nitestar

07-09-2005, 04:14 PM

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to attend Bristol this year and have 2 tickets we are unable to use. We would be willing to sell them for $20.00 and postage. If you are interested, please PM us and we can see about arrangements. First come, first served.

Eric McTavish

07-11-2005, 08:44 AM

Hey, no matter what (unless they decide to rush me into surgery.. since it's the VA, I don't think so) I'm there!

ok this is the only thing that will storp us.

So Eric... that means you have to be there and actively keep freaks/jerks/idiots away from me. I don't think I can deal with another stalker that thinks everything is a head game right now.

Ohhh so I get to keep you all to myself?!?!?! :twisted:

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-11-2005, 09:07 PM

Eric, it is a must that you keep potential stalkers away from me! Or rescue me from crazies like our Tinker did down at Border Raid!

GarretWingfield

07-14-2005, 08:10 AM

So Eric... that means you have to be there and actively keep freaks/jerks/idiots away from me. I don't think I can deal with another stalker that thinks everything is a head game right now.

Ohhh so I get to keep you all to myself?!?!?! :twisted:

Does that mean that i can't play too :? I play nice with others :twisted:

As a side note most of the Bristol rogues are very safe to play with. A few are even a little teddybear like.

Hope to see thee at Bristol.

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-14-2005, 11:30 AM

Does that mean that i can't play too :? I play nice with others :twisted:

As a side note most of the Bristol rogues are very safe to play with. A few are even a little teddybear like.

Hope to see thee at Bristol.
The problem so far isn't rogues sweetie.... but some guys that hang out with the wenches and rogues. Ones that have annoyed all the wenches in their area and the wenches are too happy to let them bother others for a short period of time. No offense taken from previous crazies, I understand why the guy was happily unloaded. And I'm too polite sometimes. :evil: I must get over that problem.

KissMeKate

07-14-2005, 01:54 PM

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-14-2005, 10:28 PM

Don't be afraid to say "No". And if your repeated point is not taken, you can always have security alerted for harassment and get him removed from the site. Enough times doing that, he might get banned, and then he won't be bothering anyone for a while.
That's the problem, it's not a problem with harassment, just general talking and being rather a bit more than acceptable craziness. No touchy touchy, but talking about whatever pops into their pre-medicated (not good meds either) little minds or psychoanalyzing everything. Guy down at GARF... wouldn't stop talking about his shrink! I just grew up with the wonderful ability to listen to a conversation, give the proper "uh-huhs" at the right time, while really closing the shutters. Nice talent for dull conversations, but for making some people think I really care. Tinkerwench's stepdad likes to talk, I listened to him for probably a hour. Tinker said she was sorry after, but I told her I didn't mind. Sometimes people like to get things off their chest, or talk for the hell of it because they're out of the house. :D

Tinkerwench

07-15-2005, 09:59 AM

That's a warning for anyone who meets my Step dad! Don't try to be polite - he doesn't notice if you listen or not. I fell asleep in the van once and he never noticed, I woke up and he was still talking.

As for Miss Trina - she is too nice sometimes - I am now going to be on the lookout - it happened at Border Raids as well as GARF for I know what to look for now!

Dweeb magnet is the only thing I can say.

Katerinka Kotenoka

07-15-2005, 12:25 PM