I have been emotionally blackmailed by Carson's Advanced Theater class into chaperoning their field trip to the Renaissance Festival today near Houston. We leave at the asscrack of dawn and will not return until the evening.
I apologize for my absence, and will think of you all as I cavort with elephants, maidens, knaves - all done while brandishing a succulent turkey leg in one hand, a funnel cake in the other.
Behave, talk amongst yourselves, and rest assured ... I shall have many tales to tell upon my return.
Sorry Jamie, didn't catch your question until now.
I worked at the Ren faire that was near the border of Wisconsin and Illinois, which I believe IS the Bristol one that you were referring to in an earlier post. It was great street theatre and improvization work. But this was also TWENTY YEARS AGO when I would work in dirt, receive dirt wages, and even eat dirt (on a dare and a tip!) Ahhh youth.
Posted by: Bobbsey to Jamie | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Where in WI did you work?
Posted by: Jamie in WI to Bobbsey | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I worked two summers at a Renaissance Fair in Wisconsin as a wench - years ago. There was another gal that I had a "rivalry" with and we would have these staged theatrical brawls. Terrific fun - very dirty, but the tips were great!
Posted by: Bobbsey | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 12:13 PM
We have a Ren Faire here in Bristol Wisconsin every summer from July - September. So much fun! Enjoy!
Posted by: Jamie in WI | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Ah, the RenFair. That was Betty's and my first date, and the theme of our wedding. We didn't actually get married there, because they wanted extortionist prices for the most basic of services, but we have always had a warm spot in our hearts for the Renaissance Festival...
Posted by: Paul Klemme | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 07:46 AM
I've never done one of those, but I wish you a safe trip.
Posted by: | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 07:28 AM
I love the Renaissance Festival they have here near Cincinnati. It is so much fun to watch all the people in costume. I enjoy watching the jousting most of all.
Posted by: Tracy | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Have a blast! Ever since I was little my family has gone to the Texas Ren Fest every year. My dad has just informed us we will be celebrating his birthday there next month.
Posted by: Elise | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 06:47 AM