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edina
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response 16 of 65:
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Aug 18 15:21 UTC 2003 |
Who goes to a rennfaire for Guinness? It's nasty there.
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happyboy
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response 17 of 65:
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Aug 18 18:03 UTC 2003 |
sad.
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tod
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response 18 of 65:
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Aug 18 20:05 UTC 2003 |
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michaela
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response 19 of 65:
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Aug 18 20:42 UTC 2003 |
Pretty much.
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tod
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response 20 of 65:
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Aug 18 20:49 UTC 2003 |
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jaklumen
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response 21 of 65:
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Aug 19 01:25 UTC 2003 |
resp:15 You'll have to enlighten me: what's bad about wenches in
bodices again?
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jep
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response 22 of 65:
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Aug 19 01:29 UTC 2003 |
Members of the U-M Credit Union can get adult tickets for $12 (regular
price $15.95) and children's tickets (age 5-12) for $5 (regular price
is $6.95).
Farmer Jack sells tickets for $13.95 adult, $5.50 child if you're not
a member of UMCU.
I went once, several years, ago, and every year I intend to go back.
I haven't done it yet, but maybe this is the year. The WWW site says
they have rides. Anyone know how much they charge, and how many types
of rides they have?
I'd love to see jousting, if it's not too frightening for younger
kids. Do they have it continuously? I couldn't find any schedules on-
line at http://www.michrenfest.com.
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michaela
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response 23 of 65:
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Aug 19 05:18 UTC 2003 |
Jep - your kids would probably love the jousting. It doesn't involve fake
blood or anything like that, and I'm sure they'd get a kick out of the horses
and pageantry.
When they aren't jousting, they do "milder" things like hitting fruit off a
post while riding their horse... things like that. Just hang out in the Dust
Bowl/Mud Pit (depends on weather) and check the posted schedule, if they have
one. I usually just ask around.
Jaklumen - the one I'm referring to is that ridiculous bodice that modern
girls have decided is both historical and sexy. It's neither. It's the one
that allows their breasts to HANG over the top (as if that's comfortable).
A proper bodice covers the breasts and supports them. It's the original bra.
(I actually prefer those as they are a hell of a lot more comfortable than
an underwire).
Horrid costumes and annoying accents aside, I'm looking forward to spending
a day with the boy and our friends. I've been promised a new Claddagh ring
since mine had to be cut off at the hospital the other night. :(
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scott
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response 24 of 65:
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Aug 19 13:22 UTC 2003 |
I find the wench bodices to be perfectly acceptable. An important part of
the people-watching, even. 8P~~~
Jep: I don't recall if the rides are free or not - I think probably they're
a dollar or something like that. There's a big "kids kingdom" in the middle
with petting zoo, shows (well, shows are all over the place and all free) and
other stuff. The jousting is sort of a big pro-wrestling type thing, with
a good guy, a bad guy, and a ringside announcer. No blood, not scary.
Crowded and in the sun, though.
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cmcgee
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response 25 of 65:
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Aug 19 16:29 UTC 2003 |
IIRC the rides were simple ones that at least were imaginable for the time
period: trying to climb a steeply angled tree trunk, swinging around in a
merry-go-round fashion, etc. No modern "amusement park" rides.
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tod
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response 26 of 65:
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Aug 19 18:42 UTC 2003 |
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jep
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response 27 of 65:
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Aug 20 01:51 UTC 2003 |
I remember a big wood-and-rope swing the one time I went. I know my 7
year old would love that.
The jousting -- which I've never seen -- sounds fine for John.
Now, to find a time when we can actually go...
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tod
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response 28 of 65:
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Aug 20 03:35 UTC 2003 |
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jaklumen
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response 29 of 65:
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Aug 20 07:34 UTC 2003 |
resp:23 I can just imagine, really. I mean, really. I'm not a Ren
Faire geek, but I am a Camarilla member, and these things have gone
around the LARP pike, too. Brrrr, bad memories of cleavage getting
costume nominations for XP for months...and alas, resp:24 proves how
it just entrances the men...
As for the Claddagh ring, cool. Julie used to have one-- forgot
precisely what happened to it... something about it going back to the
ex. So does it face in or out?
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michaela
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response 30 of 65:
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Aug 20 08:03 UTC 2003 |
When used as the Irish engagement/wedding band, it is as such:
Engaged - crown points toward fingernail
Married - ring is turned so crown points at wrist - this is because it now
looks like the hands are giving the heart to someone
Most people in America simply wear them to show that they're Irish, or they
like the story of the ring, or their lover bought it for them. The ring
should, traditionally, be a gift and not bought for oneself. In the American
tradition, the rules vary, but most people have the crown toward the
fingernail if they're single and pointing toward the wrist if they're with
someone.
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happyboy
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response 31 of 65:
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Aug 20 17:50 UTC 2003 |
i wonder if most *irish* thinks it's a bunch of wanna-be-ism.
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tod
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response 32 of 65:
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Aug 20 19:10 UTC 2003 |
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michaela
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response 33 of 65:
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Aug 20 20:31 UTC 2003 |
Re #31 - probably
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tod
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response 34 of 65:
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Aug 20 20:37 UTC 2003 |
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tpryan
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response 35 of 65:
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Aug 20 22:13 UTC 2003 |
Last time I went, I got a bunch of SBA dollar coins to use as
tips. Surprised a few performers.
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happyboy
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response 36 of 65:
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Aug 21 01:27 UTC 2003 |
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jaklumen
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response 37 of 65:
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Aug 21 01:48 UTC 2003 |
resp:30 Thanks for the further clarifications-- I was familiar with
the common American custom. Now, how do/did you wear it and what
interpretation do/did you use, if any? Just curious...
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michaela
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response 38 of 65:
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Aug 21 08:49 UTC 2003 |
Re #37 - it was given to me by my (Irish) mother for Christmas 1993. I wore
it as a "single" person would and then turned it when Ken and I got a bit more
serious. Ken's hinting at getting me another one, but I'd really rather not
unless it's an engagement ring (and it's waaaaaaaay too early for that).
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lynne
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response 39 of 65:
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Aug 22 16:01 UTC 2003 |
Wench bodices make me cringe because they look so damn uncomfortable as
typically worn at these things. Sarah's absolutely right.
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clees
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response 40 of 65:
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Aug 24 15:22 UTC 2003 |
Still,
everybody going to a RenFest (and enjoying it), no matter which way
seem to enjoy to dress up.
Now, there is the difference between those who go for the authenticity
ans those who are in for the fun and kick of dressing up.
See, last year I could not resist the opportunity to join scott to last
year's Renfest, and I am from the Netherlands, even.
He honored me by letting me wear one of his hadmade chainmail shirts.
Way cool!
But heavy.
I certainly enjoy it, and like scott am in for the game of watching and
being watched. That's why I wore my (not so matching, but genuine) kilt.
Have fun, scott.
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