Renaissance Faire! Let's GO!!!

[Lucy]

Small...but still a place to play! :) Bob's mom showed up with
this article from a local paper! So I thought I would pass it along! (FYI...we are planning on going and we're trying to talk some of the Vikings into it too!)

RENAISSANCE FAIRE
hosted by
Henry Co Middle & High Schools

Place: Henry County Fair Grounds
When: Saturday April 16th 10am - 4pm

Special Guests:
SCA Middle Realm Kingdon Members from the Shire of Dragonsmark and
the Barony of the Flame

Gate admission $3.00 Adults and $1.00 students

For more information contact Lorri Stivers or Bonnie Martin at (502)
845-8660


So? What do you all think? Anyone wanna go?? Bob and I would love
to! C'mon....you know ya wanna invade!

hehe... *hugglez*
Lucy

[Lucy]

Anyone? Anyone?.... Buehller?

[Eric McTavish]

where are these faire grounds???

[Lucy]

New Castle, KY.... Just past La Grange. Only $3 to get in!

[Eric McTavish]

Ill tell Tink tonight...BTW about her FMLA...disaproved b/c they didnt get the paperwork in time and they no longer cover RCI Tink called the home office and their rushing the paperwork to the new insurance carrier (what a load of crap this is turning out to be eh?)

[Lucy]

Oh and if you all decide to go, just FYI...what is said on the boards STAYS on the boards... You know what I mean :)

[Eric McTavish]

You know what I mean :)

Uhhh no I dont...sorry an I being particularly dense?

[Mum Tarts]

ok, you know I'm there! :aok:

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

I think I'm being dense too.... what's staying on the boards? That we're talking of invasion? The blonde is confused! Hope your happy for confusing me. *pout*

[Lucy]

Replied via PM :)

[Eric McTavish]

Well it looks like Tink and I are up for it, being a SCA demo and all I guess I'll be gringing my Longbow!
Maybe Katerinka, and Holly (Bearcat) will join us as well,
Looking forward to meeting you as well Mum Tarts.

[Lucy]

You've MET Mum ya goob! ;) :smooch:

Remember last year at River Raid....

[Eric McTavish]

You've MET Mum ya goob! ;) :smooch:

Remember last year at River Raid....


Ohhh DUH!!!! Me not smart....today me big dumb rogue!

[Ariyana Dragonwagon]

Hey Lucy, sweetie, I think one reason the vikings are not responding is that this is on the same day as the last sew and sew before the viking festival!!! Which i was reminded of last night, so I am not even sure if we can go, I have much viking garb that needs done!

{{{bearhugs}}}

[Lucy]

Oh...well that's a bummer. No biggie though...we'll be seeing them at the end of the month anywho! :) Hey what size is the future viking queen? I had some extra fabric and I was thinking of throwing something together for her :)

[Mum Tarts]

Yeah! Ya goob... :lol: we all went to lunch together, remember?
And I'm the "senior citizen" here
ooh we are gonna have fun :singdanc:

[Eric McTavish]

Sorry Mum...Im a baaad boy :(

Lucy give us a call so we can plan where to meet etc...
I contacted the SCAdians running the demo, so I'll be bringing my bow! Whee there might be archery...or might not...

[Ariyana Dragonwagon]

Breena is starting to wear 12 month size stuff, some is still a little too long, but she isn't walking yet so it's ok lol
She is already almost 28 inches long!!! and about 16 lbs! not a super tiny thing anymore!

{{{{bearhugs}}} Ari

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

I'm crossing my toes that I can go. Right now I'm not sure, it depends on if I get my voc rehab homework done.. long story short: had to investigate jobs, call people & convince them I was not a telemarketer, check out schools. Apparently I've done "all right" so far, but have to call people who are actually hiring (even though I won't be able to go to school til 2006) and call the schools and talk about their programs.
So, if you aren't too busy, cross your toes (if you're typing you can't cross your fingers) so that I have luck with this crap and can go. Cause it would be great to go... and to finally meet you Lucy and to meet Mum.

[Mum Tarts]

It would be nice if you could get there, the more the merrier!

I'd like to meet you too katerinka :hi:

[Mum Tarts]

Got my fingers toes and eyes crossed....oops sorry cant do the eyes, made myself dizzy

I f I could be any dizzier than I already am :lol:

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

hehe... crossing eyes.
And I'll hold Eric's non-cane holding arm for you to beat him for not remembering he'd already met you!

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

Yeah! Ya goob... :lol: we all went to lunch together, remember?
And I'm the "senior citizen" here
ooh we are gonna have fun :singdanc:

Oh forgot... you gotta cut Eric and me some slack.. it's the blonde hair. That and I've been on my meds for so long that I'm now having memory loss! Yippie!

[Mum Tarts]

Ok consider the slack cut :roll:

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

WIth crazy disabled vets you gotta be careful! :D

[Mum Tarts]

Sorry kiddo careful is not in my vocabulary. (I got four +2 kids) :) ....ya think?

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

Just saying... you know your kids and what kinda crazy crap they could do... who knows what we might? :lol: We're a depraved lot you know!

[Eric McTavish]

more info:

http://www.roundabout.bz/Inside%20Pages/Archived%20Articles/2005/4_05%20HC%20Renaissance.html

Renaissance Faire
brings the Middle Ages to life in Kentucky
Henry Co. students coordinate event
to raise money for arts

By Helen E. McKinney
Contributing Writer

NEW CASTLE, Ky. (April 2005) – Henry Countians are in for a treat when the Middle Ages descend upon the community in April. A minstrel atmosphere will pervade the Henry County Fairgrounds as knights and ladies, magicians and madrigal performers entertain the crowds.
The idea for a Renaissance Faire came about when Henry County High School and Middle School students were looking for a fund raising idea last year. Eighth-grade students saw the need for a kiln and wanted to bring one to Henry County, said Henry County Middle School assistant principle Lorri Stivers. The students held a fall celebration called On Fire For the Arts and raised $4,000 for this project, said Stivers.
“The eighth-grade students wanted to leave a legacy to the middle school,” said Stivers. Within the last two months, both middle school and high school students have helped plan this event. Proceeds from the Renaissance Faire will go to the High School Arts Club.
The Renaissance Faire will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Activities include equestrian riders and related events, madrigal choirs, roaming performers from the Drama Club, food catered by Our Best Restaurant, and desserts from the Henry County Homemakers Club, with special student performances held at the end of the day. Admission is $1 for students and $3 for adults.
Stivers is hoping to “establish a tradition for the Arts & Humanities components for the school system.” A Student Art Gallery will be set up in the 4-H Field house. Middle school students have been assembling period items to sell, such as wooden swords.
As part of their lesson plans, students have also researched their surnames and coat of arms and will display student flags and banners with their heraldry on them. Stivers said the students hope the event will bring attention to Henry County.
Bonnie Martin, an Arts and Humanities teacher at Henry County Middle School, said high school art teacher Mike McCardwell had approached her with the idea. McCardwell saw the event as a good fund raiser and as a way for the middle school to become involved in a high school activity. Elementary schools may also become involved.
Martin called it a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” for the students of Henry County. The event will fulfill core curriculum requirements in a hands-on method. It may even help with KATS (Knowledge Automatic Testing System) Testing in the spring, said Martin.
Her students have researched the arts, games and toys, and clothing of the Middle Ages. These preliminary studies have brought about a greater awareness of the arts and humanities field for the students. “I’ve seen a difference already,” said Martin.
Students have learned the similarities and differences within the Middle Ages and their own cultures. Louisville’s Frazier Historical Arms Museum will be sending two re-enactors in period clothing to the Renaissance Faire.
Michelle Gelback, marketing associate for the Frazier Museum, said Ellen Dressman and Nathan Logsdon will provide a knowledge and enthusiasm for the Middle Ages. The re-enactors may bring items from their own personal collections to display.
The Frazier Museum was asked to participate because it was a great opportunity for their community service outreach program, said Gelback. The museum is looking for more ways to educate the public about its displays and services through its Presence of the Past program.
Other special guests include Lexington-based Shire of Dragonsmark and Louisville-based Barony of the Flame. Both nonprofit groups are local branches of a larger organization called the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.).
“We look at the original Middle Ages and learn, and put to use aspects that make up the Current Middle Ages,” said Gwyn Wright, member of the Shire of Dragonsmark. Dedicated to researching and recreating the arts and skills of 17-century Europe, the Shire of Dragonsmark has more than 30,000 members worldwide.
The Barony of the Flame is a sister chapter based in Louisville and the surrounding area, said Wright. Members were asked to participate in this fundraiser for the Henry County schools and will do so on a volunteer basis.
“Our studies cover the years from about 600-1600 AD,” said Wright, in addition to covering Europe and countries that had contact with Europe at that time period. “The SCA holds events where we can get together and share what we’ve learned and have some fun,” she said.
These demos are set up by the SCA at schools, libraries, churches and other public venues. “Demos are our way to serve the community and maybe get a new member or two,” said Wright. “We embrace all that was noble and fantastic about the Middle Ages, study how things were done, and then try them out.”
This event will broaden the horizon of many Henry County school children, giving them a glimpse of a life they have only previously read about in history books, but can now experience firsthand, she

[AllieSutherland]

I'm not sure at this point if I'll be able to come, because I'm coming out of a bad MS exacerbation this past weekend. :( I'll be on the mend over the next few days, and if I'm feeling up to it, I'd love to come hang out. :)

Love and miss you all. Eric, would you be up to duct-taping a Wench in the near future? :) I'd love to try one duct-tape bodice.

And -- Mum Tarts -- please excuse me for the late welcome to our group! I'll be in touch with you soon, but I wanted to let you know that we're glad to have you! (((hugs!)))

XOXOX
Allie

[Eric McTavish]

Love and miss you all. Eric, would you be up to duct-taping a Wench in the near future? :) I'd love to try one duct-tape bodice.

Name the time luv!

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

I'm gonna go! Screw homework, the consultant should be doing it anyway, I'll BS it and do the minimum.
Do try to come if you can Allie... you'll be missed if you aren't able to .. because we luv you too much. That and your'e are queen... I mean Madame. hehheh... I just thought of madame as in brothel... mind's in the gutter. :D

[Deena]

Hi guys!!

We have returned (this morning at 2:00am)from our trip to the old country.
It was great, we went with 3 check ins and came home with six!!!!

Sorry :( to say we can't make the faire this weekend, have Thomas' B-Day party planned for 2:00pm.

Hope to see you guys soon, got lots of pictures to show (over 200).

Nicole :(

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

That's a lot of pictures.... you gonna do a slide show? :D

[Lucy]

Okay! Lookin REAL good for a nice 70 degree day clear skies and everything for us! SQUEE!!! Now, the faire opens at 10a and closes earlier than we are used to at 4p so I suggest we get there on time...lol...

Alos, since it closes up at 4, I thought maybe we could all go out to dinner in garb afterward? (pending how we all feel of course)

What do you all think and what kind of food?

[Mum Tarts]

Okay count me in for din din after. :yum: we'll talk about where to go.

[Eric McTavish]

What do you all think and what kind of food?


HAGGIS!!!!! :shock:

[Lucy]

What do you all think and what kind of food?


HAGGIS!!!!! :shock:

ERIC! Don't make me tie your shoelaces together!

[Eric McTavish]

ERIC! Don't make me tie your shoelaces together!

Yah right you just want to look under my kilt! :shock: you NAUGHTY girl! :roll:

[Lucy]

ROFL.... You best behave yourself this weekend

hey did you see my post up there about where to meet / eat?

What do you think?

[Eric McTavish]

Im fine with din din but wher do you want to meet?

[Lucy]

Okay, here are the directions... which way will you be going to get there? Bob was talking like he wanted to go the 64 route from Louisville.

http://www.henrycountykentucky.com/RenFaire05.htm

[Eric McTavish]

TinkerWench Says we can go either 71 or 64 but if you want to meet up for breakfast somewhere we can all caravan up!
Give us a call tonight and we can hash out plans!

[Lucy]

Okay....I doubt we will do breakfast as I am SO NOT a morning person and plan to sleep as late as I can and with getting garbed up ....well, I still haven't got that all down to a science yet...lol. How does Cracker Barrel sound for dinner??? I figure they have a pretty good selection.

[Mum Tarts]

Food, food is good, nooooo haggis :yuck:

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

Mmmmm... Cracker Barrell....yummy breakfast all day!

[Eric McTavish]

Ok Cracker Barrell for dinner it is then!

[AllieSutherland]

Mmmm... sounds like you guys are going to have a great time!

Sadly, I don't think I'm going to be able to go; I'm still having a few lingering problems from the MS bout, but I should be able to make dinner at Deena's whenever we decide...

TAKE PICTURES! I'd love to see everyone!

XOXOX
Allie

[Lucy]

Yes, we'll go to the Cracker Barrel off 64 at Blankenbaker Rd! Perfect! Yes I rock! :) Yankee pot roast here I come!!!!!!!!! LOL!

[Lucy]

Mmmm... sounds like you guys are going to have a great time!

Sadly, I don't think I'm going to be able to go; I'm still having a few lingering problems from the MS bout, but I should be able to make dinner at Deena's whenever we decide...

TAKE PICTURES! I'd love to see everyone!

XOXOX
Allie

Well darnit Allie! I swear you're dodging me...lol! ;) We will definitely have pictures! :)

[Lucy]

Okay after the incident at breakfast on the way there, we have decided that we are all a part of the Clan McD's Order of the Medieval Cracker :rotfl:

[Mum Tarts]

that was a hair raising experience, I have to say. kinda makes me happy I dont go to mcd's anymore, and if you ask me again I'll say NO!

[Lucy]

Has anyone seen a wallet? You all don't look like the type of people who steal things.... LOL

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

Watch it now... I've a cane and I know how to use it. :lol:

And I don't have pockets! :cry:

[Lucy]

lol!!! It was sooo nice to meet you KK!! :) Hope you keep from being a stranger!!!

*hugglez*
Lucy

Oh and to everyone else also.... Bob had himself a great time!!! Woo hoo!!!!

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

Well he seemed to be having fun. It was a nice little faire.

[Demitrius]

Ok so I missed the faire - could you explain what happened at MC D? :?

[Lucy]

We met up with Tinkerwench & Eric at a McDonalds on the way to the faire we were attending. They had Tink, Eric, Katerina, and Jason with them and in my car was me, Bob, and Mum Tarts....

SO we decided to go inside and grab some food. When we all got settled in and eating and stuff, some dark skinned man came in yelling to the entire population of McDs. (which was the workers behing the counter, a small group of bikers, and some random elderly people & families...oh and of course, US, who were ALL in garb) So the guy is YELLING through McDs "Has anyone seen a wallet? I've lost my wallet" Everyone started looking around (kinda trying to help the man locate his wallet...yea, Im in KY, a lot of people are pretty honest about this sort of thing here...ya know, Southern Hospitality and all) So when the missing wallet could not b e located, he starts yelling hysterically to everyone in the place "Ya'll don't look like people who would steal...for real...I don't care about the money I just need my shit...it has all the info for me to go see my brother in jail". By this time, my adrenaline is starting to pump a bit (I'm a little neurotic about being a restaurant shooting statistic)...so the guy heads out the door and starts digging in the back seat of his car for something (which I wasn't imagining it was his wallet because he had to have JUST paid for breakfast) and I grabbed Mum and told her we needed to go to the bathroom and fix my laces. While we are in there one of the biker chicks come is too and we are all talking about this guy coming in and just sshooting up the place...lol. So we wait in the lav until we don't hear the guy anymore and walk out to our garbed friends who are all jammed into a semi circular table...they are laughing. My rogue, who was stuck in the middle and I so kindly abandoned and left for the shooting maniac, had just suggested that the man was going to go back and tell all his homies that "I lost my wallet in this McDs and the only ones in there were some old folk, a group of bikers and a band of medieval crackers"..... He just has a way with words....I tell ya. Apparently the guy was asked to leave my the manager after they were unable to locate his wallet with his jailed brothers INFO...lol.

(Just a disclaimer....no one should be offended by any references here. They are not to be taken personal and are only judged by personal experience of the parties involved)

[AllieSutherland]

Wow. Sounds like someone needed to make a little side trip to "Bedlam Memorial!"

Did anyone have their weaponry? If worse came to worse, Eric could always give them a wee peek at 'Nessie. ;) THAT would either intimidate or scare them, but either way, Wallet Guy would leave!! :twisted:

[Demitrius]

Too funny - of course the picture of Eric flashing a Mc D's full of people is pretty funny too. :lol:

[Eric McTavish]

the though never entered my mind...

wanna look for your wallet? wanna search me? here serch this! :shock:

[Lucy]

Now where did I put that brain spork??? ;)

[Katerinka Kotenoka]

The thought of Eric flipping his kilt up at that guy... um... sounds kinda funny, but the guy probably would have freaked out further! And not in a good way...