PSU Renaissance Faire

[fbhjr]

Sunday morning we got up fairly early. evrgreen and his wife made us a very nice breakfast despite us waking the dogs and starting a barking symphony.

Soon, we had to set off for the show leaving their nice lake house behind.


evrgreen did decide to come with us, which was very nice of him. Especially as he helped us set up too.

When we got there, there was a lot of talk of the "pylons not being down". I had no idea what pylons were. Turned out they were the things to keep people from driving between buildings. I guess they fold down.


It didn’t mater, our parking space was plenty close.


We were not over in the main area as we needed grass to set up the tent stakes and it was all brick.


So, we got a nice grassy area between some dorms.

(The white tent on the left features in another story I’ve told.)

evrgreen has dressed in Medieval clothes once. For our wedding where he was one of my groomsmen. I’m not sure he’s ever put it on again. But, we did get him to try hats.


For various reasons there are people I will not show performing. This is clearly NOT them with Tom.


It was only a few degrees above freezing, so we all tried to keep warm.


This is a singing group that used our space to perform. They show up in that other story too with their tent.


We did eventually have to do shows of our own.






We got some volunteers to help put Tom in the bag.

I’m sure he was better off with them than me.

A reasonable number of folks came to see us.


Everyone is always happy with my narration, right?


And, eventually it was time to put everything in the car and drive the 124 miles home.
Sounds easy, doesn’t it?


The drive went faster than expected as they’ve increased the speed limits up north.

Unfair the sun came out as we drove home. But, at least it didn't snow.

I do think the sky looked pretty dramatic as we went south.


All in all a good show. I hope the one next week goes as well. And, is a bit warmer and sunnier.

Comments

[evrgreen.livejournal.com]

It wasn't very good weather, but it was still fun to have you guys over to visit and to help you prepare for your show! I won't say that I'll never get into costume again, but if I do I'd much prefer it to be a little bit warmer than it was!

P.S The dogs really like their toys!

[morgan-lafaye.livejournal.com]

Glad they like their toys. Thanks again for all your hospitality.

[chaquir.livejournal.com]

Brrr is it still that cold over at your place??

Really? You never heard of pylons?? Their quite often used over here.

Great pics!!!

[fbhjr.livejournal.com]

This is 2 hours away from the equator and up in the mountains. So, it is always a bit colder there than where I live. But, even where I live it is still only about 5C many days.

Most of the time I've heard the word pylon used over here it has indicated a larger item, usually the size of a person or so. I'm not saying these don't count. Only that when she said "can you see that area behind the pylon" I was looking for a bigger pylon. These I would classify more as posts as they are less than waist high.
But, that's me. Not necessarily conforming to any convention.

[chaquir.livejournal.com]

haha ok i get you on both points.
5°C is still cold though. brrr. i hope it warms up for you soon.

Ah yes. I would've searched for a big pylon too if they had told me it like that. I don't blame you for getting it wrong. :o)

[morgan-lafaye.livejournal.com]

Off topic a moment. Love the bunny butt icon.

[chaquir.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It's from creashare

[morgan-lafaye.livejournal.com]

As for the "old in the cold". At least we were in our Phoenix Swords Spring collection. "The" color for the 2014 season is Green.

[jvmatucha.livejournal.com]

Cool photos. Looks like a lot of fun!

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Wow, that sky picture is really nice! And I'm impressed at your car packing skills.

[hindustar.livejournal.com]

great pictures!

[katefinn.livejournal.com]

Seems like you had a lovely time!

[fbhjr.livejournal.com]

If I remembered where Tom got that, I'd tell you.
But, he's had it for years...

[morgan-lafaye.livejournal.com]

Museum Replicas,com carries the black cloak.They also have a similar one in grey.

[palusbuteo.livejournal.com]

Yay!

Hoping we have good weather next weekend, too!

[endlessblush.livejournal.com]

Your costume looks very elaborate Frank. More regal if that makes sense.

[fbhjr.livejournal.com]

Thank you.
My wife had it made for me when we were doing our own fair and I was "the baron".
So, it is supposed to look high end.