tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post4421912239408314665..comments2024-03-28T08:18:57.280-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: 7. the Renaissance Festivalellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-71651334561252582332011-09-05T13:24:16.826-05:002011-09-05T13:24:16.826-05:00Hi. I found your blog as I was searching for Wylie...Hi. I found your blog as I was searching for Wylie Ponder. We carried his art glass in our gallery many years ago. Would like to contact him about his work, but the contact information I have is out of date. Noticed you mentioned you are still friends. Are you still in touch with him?MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897168562352418499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-27497986501245009862009-08-11T13:13:29.825-05:002009-08-11T13:13:29.825-05:00There's a point where a RenFest can get too sl...There's a point where a RenFest can get too slick and polished. The KC RenFest lost its charm for me when it allowed a vendor to sell modern patio furniture and Red Flyer wagons (with rubber tires, no less!). I used to attend every weekend, but haven't been back since.JamaGeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973656461323918279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-48251013231482907692009-08-10T09:07:50.103-05:002009-08-10T09:07:50.103-05:00HI Ellen -
I went to my first last fall and loved...HI Ellen -<br /><br />I went to my first last fall and loved it, though like lakeviewer, I had no idea that the folks working there might NOT be into it. From everyone walking around in character, I assumed this drew to it the folks who would have loved to live back in those times, hence it was a real treat for them to dress and speak that way all day.Though the mideveal times have been my least favorite in history, before the day was through I was all into fairies and grog mugs and the like... shows me how adaptable a sop I can be. It was culture shock to then go to the gas pump and not have the guy in the mini mart call me m'lady! lol<br /><br />Thanks for the behind the scenes look.Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085490655524570481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-40147259453746695792009-08-09T07:14:32.970-05:002009-08-09T07:14:32.970-05:00I have never been to one. Although King George sou...I have never been to one. Although King George sounds like a pain in the arse. Great story Ellen.JennyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-36831697208565779672009-08-08T23:25:16.077-05:002009-08-08T23:25:16.077-05:00Well, if you can't speak the king's proper...Well, if you can't speak the king's proper english I say sod it. Obviously you did. Love the drawing of Marc and the TV, it's a classic. I need to get a pic of cat and PT snoozing in front of the TV with the cat on his chest. <br /><br />Great flower and kid pics. I got a new fig tree and pomegranate bush this year which was challenging due to the really hot weather. So far I haven't killed them and cooler weather has arrived.<br /><br />I went to see Julia and Julia which is an amazing movie and shows the struggles artists go through in this case the culinary arts and publishing a book but it was wonderful. I picked up my new glasses before going to the show and what a difference a new prescription makes, it's a whole new world.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />DDeloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17531659346926907062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-36265581470360386352009-08-08T09:02:29.069-05:002009-08-08T09:02:29.069-05:00I love this! The lifespan of the Ren Fest ... all ...I love this! The lifespan of the Ren Fest ... all of it seems just right.<br /><br />I read tarot at the Maryland Ren Fest for a few years with the same trajectory - fun at first and nice money, then more work, then when I finally got sick of the fake Brit accents, I got out (I was also then able to make enough $ from massage that I didn't have to wear the bizarre dress, etc.)Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-49852630123572342692009-08-08T08:04:05.769-05:002009-08-08T08:04:05.769-05:00My children loved every minute they spent there. ...My children loved every minute they spent there. Until you explained the limits and conditions put on the artisans, I never knew how difficult it could be.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-66928111036646210342009-08-08T01:15:01.113-05:002009-08-08T01:15:01.113-05:00Great story, as always, so well told.
I can't...Great story, as always, so well told.<br /><br />I can't believe it, but I've never been to the Renaissance Fair. I'm guessing I would have preferred the earlier rendition.<br /><br />I hope you find the picture!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-4487547301267899232009-08-07T18:48:19.760-05:002009-08-07T18:48:19.760-05:00I have fond memories of wandering around the fair ...I have fond memories of wandering around the fair and remember the house dad build but mostly I remeber the rooster who would wake us all up early in the morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089458446137442591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-74886233485193832172009-08-07T17:44:28.914-05:002009-08-07T17:44:28.914-05:00We have one near us in Ohio & we've attend...We have one near us in Ohio & we've attended a few times. My favorite things were the Theatre in the Mud & the professional insulter - oh, & shopping of course!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-85177724577198230842009-08-07T12:11:18.132-05:002009-08-07T12:11:18.132-05:00I've heard of those but have never gone to one...I've heard of those but have never gone to one.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434534658681194289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-13799577472921860082009-08-07T10:14:42.759-05:002009-08-07T10:14:42.759-05:00As much as I enjoy going to the Renaissance Festiv...As much as I enjoy going to the Renaissance Festival every couple of years, I'm sure it's a royal pain in the ass to have to work there year after year... especially having to do everything King George tells you. I'm sure that gave you a taste of what REALLY went on in those days. (I just did a post about my most recent trip to the Renaissance Festival, but I think I had more fun since I didn't actually have to bow to my liege lord's demands.)http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888838201074339916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-24511154190172694792009-08-07T09:55:40.046-05:002009-08-07T09:55:40.046-05:00hello ellen, what a great story. i visit outdoor a...hello ellen, what a great story. i visit outdoor art and craft shows every so often and it's all too easy to overlook the tremendous amount of preparation that goes into the booth and display, let alone the artwork itself! i've come across the s.f.ca. before. they are an interesting group of people. a shame it had to become so unpleasant for you but i always take my cue from things like that. whatever reason is shoving me out of something is likely connected to something i need to be connected with. i'm going to need to wander through your blog and look at the glass entries. i love glasswork. have a peaceful day. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.com