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Valhalla - who's going?

tsgeisel — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:33:05 GMT

I, of course, mean the Renaissance Faire, and not anything mythological... :-)

And, for those going, who's staying the week? I'm planning on it, but I have modern-day needs for electricity, so I'll be getting a hotel room, rather than camping. More expensive, but ultimately worth it.

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Update on my ride in the Tour De`Cure

lightningknight — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:20 GMT

Here is an update on my ride. With my online donations and what cash donations We (meaning all of you and myself) Raised just over $1,000. I just wanted to say thank you to you all.

I did much, much, better then I figured I would. It was a nice day for a ride, it was cool and overcast. This helped me greatly, since I don’t do well in the heat. Out of all of us riding in the 50 miler, I finished very high. I am not one for patting myself on the back. But, after 16 years of not riding and to do this well was a shock to me. I was just hoping to finish. But, it all came back to me and it was like I never left.

Thanks again.

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Answering a hate-post keeps it visible!

Pat — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:02:32 GMT

Don't post an answer to a lying hateful post~ it will only keep the post alive and get more people to read it and contribute to the mess.

I agree that reporting to a moderator is a good idea, as is requesting a look at the possibility of a TOS violation, but a troublemaker will hust create another sockpuppet to spread dirt.

Ignoring the post until it moves down and dies might be a better way to deal.

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Please help and Support My Ride...

lightningknight — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:15 GMT

I am pulling my Bicycle out of mothballs and I have started to train again. It has been 16yrs since I Rode my bicycle in an event like this. Those of you who have known me for a long time remember when I used to race. Well here is a chance for me to get back on my bike and Raise money for a good cause, to help fight Diabetes. I have two family members with Diabetes and have lost a family member to diabetes. Two of my closest friends I grew up with Dan and Mark both are living with Diabetes. I presently work at Abbott Diabetes Care in R&D developing new and better devices to help make the lives of those living with Diabetes a little bit better. It is a job that I am proud of and it gives me a since of pride that I am making a difference in peoples lives. Please help me in my quest. Below is the official email and info for sponsoring me. Thank you all.

I recently accepted the challenge of cycling in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fund-raising event. The Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in over 80 cities nationwide. The Tour is a ride, not a race; it features different route lengths from a leisurely 10-mile course to a demanding 100-mile journey. I have joined thousands of others to pedal in support of the Association's mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

I am asking you to help by supporting my fund-raising efforts with a donation. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of more than 20 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and another 54 million people in the United States with pre-diabetes.

It's fast and easy to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by selecting the "Click to Support Me" link below.

Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight against this deadly disease. I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. If you want to do even more to help, please consider joining me in this great event. Our efforts will help set the pace in the fight against diabetes.

More information on the American Diabetes Association, its programs and diabetes in general can be found at the Association's Web site: www.diabetes.org

For more information on Tour de Cure, please visit www.diabetes.org/tour.

Click here to visit my personal page.

If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC557228030?px=4073470&pg=personal&fr_id=5065&et=t7igRfZJh2vnTbrbGFSoEA..&s_tafId=166302

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MUSIC VIDEO UPDATE!!!

Dolly — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:12:00 GMT

UPDATE!!!!

I have final information on my music video

I am filming on May 3rd near San Jose at Prospect High school

18900 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA 95070

Call for Dancer's are at 11:30.

Practice and teaching will start at noon. I will come in and start Filming at 2:00 pm.

I will be in the back field filming my fighting scene till 1:30 hopefully. I am starting to film that scene at around 11. So when the Dancer's come onto the Campus, come to the back field first. When you enter the school parking lot, go towards the Flag post and continue to the parking lot . it is on the right side of the school.

I will be there At around 7:45 to start setting up. I will provide breakfast and snack foods throughout the day. I have the school till 4:30pm. There is a lot around for lunch and I didn't know what people would want for lunch. So I am just providing breakfast and snacks.

Call for fighters: 8:30am

Call for Dancers: 11:00

Lunch brake: 12:30 ( we will all have about an hour to go around and grab lunch together or separately.)

End Filming: 4:30 pm

Then those of us going to PEERS will grab dinner, and head towards PEERS.

~Thing you should bring~

If you are a male and you are in the War Scene, BRING YOUR REN FAIRE GARB!!! and bring an extra outfit just in case alright?

If you are in the Dance scene. Think Fezziwig's Tea Emporium. The Christmas Party at Dickens Faire. Ladies if you do not have a suitable outfit for this TELL ME! at least a day or two ahead so I can grab my extra skirts. Just bring a long sleeve white blouse or dress shirt, and I will have a skirt. if you have hoops that will help a lot. I only have 5 extra skirts and two already have been claimed. so PLEASE tell me if you need anything ladies.

Gent's. If you need costuming PLEASE tell me as well. I will see what I can come up with, I can spare at least One Vest that is a size Medium and if need be I can try to get whatever else is needed. BRING DANCE SHOES!!!

Now Call me on my Cell, And tell me if you are coming to help out.

My number is: 1(408) 497-7258

Call me by Thursday please! It will help a lot.

Ok I have the following people helping me on MAY 3RD.

Paula
Sonja
Joshua
Sarah
Joey
Jesse
Belle

If anyone is wishing to join this list PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!

Thank you. If you want to bring extra costuming that would be lovely!!!

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Pittsburgh Faire? Anyone gone?

Allison — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:16:10 GMT

I have an opportunity to go out for the run of Pittsburgh Faire, but I'd like to know about the faire environment out there before agreeing to spend that long away from home. What's it like, in your experience? How are the patrons and actors? Is there camping? After hours fun? Is everyone crazy and prude?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Music Video update

Dolly — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:45:46 GMT

I have a solid date finally for filming. May 3rd, which is a saturday and a PEERS night. This filming is for the Dancing of Congress of Vienna Waltz, And the War scene. So people in either scene will need their outfits (Victorian and/or Renaissance clothing) and weapons. I will be waiting for people to contact me and tell if you can make it.

I still need some girls to dance and a few more males, I hope for at least 2 more girls and 2 more guys. For dancing.

For the war, I need at least 5 more people, males preferably.

If you can do both, then you are the made of awesome.

Contact me by e-mail: sukuu380@yahoo.com

Or contact me on tribe, Facebook, or Livejournal.

On tribe and facebook you can find me under ‘Dolly Evergreen’.

And on live journal you can find me under ‘sukuu380’.

You can contact me on AIM. Which again is ‘sukuu380’

Contact me, and if you can. Thank you for helping out.

and contact me for the address too. Tell me by this friday so I can list who can and can not come.

and Thank you again

~ Dolly Evergreen ~

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NorCal PirateFest 2008 - New entertainment listings and info online!

StevemoraleS — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:18:03 GMT

AVAST!

The new entertainment listings are up and online....we've got some cool new shows!
plus check out our hot new pirate calendar girl!
See what's new and then tell all your pirate-lovin' friends!

http://www.norcalpiratefestival.com

YARRR!
Steve

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Music Video help?

Dolly — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:38:54 GMT

I have a Video Final and I need a cast and crew. I am doing a music video for my final. This music video is for a band I have been working with for about a year and they are called ' The Domino Effect '. Their Song ' Sympathies and Condolences ' is what I was asked to produce. I need a flexible cast and crew that are willing to give up a few weekends to help out. I am going to most likely be filming in San Jose for most of it. I will know for certain when i get a call back from the dance studios I asked to film at.

If you would care to donate, Help out, Be in this video, Keep me sane, or teach PLEASE CONTACT ME ON TRIBE!!!!

I need People. People willing to dress up in their Ren Faire attire and would be willing to have a war. I need about 5 people with two swords. And I am hoping that you are willing to help Teach a bit of sword Fighting to two of the band Members because they want to pop up randomly through out the music video. And I do Very much hope for people to supervise. I will have the band members most likely green screened into the shot so we can watch them and make sure that they don't kill each other.

I need People who are willing to dress up in regal attire, and walk through a garden. Very simple, Very fun and a pretty Place I plan to film at. Just contact me if you are willing to help out.

Now my favorite part. I need DANCERS!!! We are having a Dance scene where we have a ' ballroom ' filled with people dancing the Congress Of Vienna. Of course we are in need of people dressing up in Victorian attire. And I need people willing to teach a group how to Dance Congress!!! So Fezziwigger's are in High demand. I need a good chunk of people. I want at least 15 couples in this scene so I do hope at least 10 people who know Congress forwards and Backwards can come.

I also would like help with Camera and set work. If you can do anything involving Camera work, Audio, Lighting and semi light carpentry work, then PLEASE TALK TO ME!!!

I will have dates up soon. Hopefully in the next 5 weekends I will be filming. so PLEASE help out. I would really much appreciate it.

~ Dolly ~

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Farewell to REC's Northern Faire

rayhill — Tue, 21 Oct 2003 20:45:41 GMT

If you haven't seen the message being forwarded around from Gerald, here it is. Looks like we're back to having only one Northern faire again.

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 9:49 PM
Subject: Farewell to Northern

Gerald Zepeda wrote:

Dear Guildmasters, Directors, Performers,

As you have been aware, the fate of our Northern Faire has been uncertain. I am sad to announce that we are, indeed, closing the Northern Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Below is a letter from our management detailing the situation. Please know that Southern Faire will go on as planned, and that I am continuing as Entertainment Director. I thank everyone involved in creating our entertainment. You can be proud of the fine job you have done and proud of the effort you exerted to make this Faire a success. The memories of Northern Faire, including the times we shared, certainly will live on in my heart. I am looking forward to our next meeting. I apologize for the lack of a complete e-mail list. Please forward this message to all concerned parties.

Gerald Zepeda
Director of Entertainment
REC California
(408) 847-1138 ext 241

-----Attached Message-----

Renaissance Entertainment Corporation
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 846-6446

Dear Faire Family,

As you are aware, we have been fighting a losing battle over the last few years with attendance and loss of income with the Northern Renaissance Pleasure Faire. We have had a steady decline in attendance since 1991 (with the exception of 1994, our first year of "Farewell to Black Point").

There is no one factor that we can isolate which has contributed to the failing of the show. The decline began during the Patterson's administration and has continued through a series of General Managers who have been unable to stop th e hemorrhaging of revenues at this event.

No ad campaign nor marketing schedule, including Phyllis Patterson's legendary marketing skills, was able to deter the decline. Our attendance failed long before we moved from our home in Blackpoint and has suffered greatly while we tried to find a permanent home.

Since 1994 we have looked at over 200 sites and have spent over $500,000 in an attempt to find a home for our Faire. Not only has a property been impossible to find, the one exception (American Canyon) proved too costly to make workable and the California environment regulations work against any sincere efforts to create a business which by all accounts, "lays lightly on the soil".

The Northern Faire has lost $900,061 in revenues during the years 1999-2003. Our attendance has declined 62% since 1991. The losses incurred by the Northern Faire have placed a continual drain on our Southern, Chicago and New York Faires, which are healthy shows and consistently create a profit. It is unfair for these healthy shows to bear the burden on Northern's losses.

It, therefore, is which great sadness that we announce that we are closing the Northern Renaissance Pleasure Faire.

We must ask that you remove all of your personal possessions from the site by November 2nd, 2003.

As performers and entertainers the show has rested on your shoulders for many, many seasons. Please know that this failure does not reflect upon the amazing grace that you have given the show. We are all so appreciative of the energy and level of entertainment that you have contributed.

The show sparkled brightly this season and it is bittersweet that even though we have never looked or perform ed better, this has become our final Huzzah. We thank all of you for your continued support through all these past years. For as long as the show lives in our memories, it shall never fade away.

-- The staff and management of the Northern Renaissance Pleasure Faire and Renaissance Entertainment Corporation.

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Looking for Perry of LOOPED at Faire

Sonja — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:07:02 GMT

I'm looking for Perry. If you can put me in contact I would appreciate it very much

Sonja.

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Off Topic – Honouring The Day

Firecloud — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:33:50 GMT

Touring the Tower

A tour group stopped at the Tower of London, and were given the chance to try out some of the ancient armour. Two men - one from Prague and another from Athens took up the opportunity. One donned a slightly damaged suit of plate armor and the other chain-mail, while the rest of the group crowded around. But in the full suits, the onlookers couldn't tell one from the other. "Is that the Czech wearing the plate armour?" asked one tourist. "No," replied another, "The Greek has the broken plate, and the Czech is in the mail."

Roman Rollers

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, the famous Emperor Nero instituted a new game. The players would take those little disks you set your glass on in order to protect the furniture, and see who could get the most distance rolling them across the floor. They were the first roller coasters. Back in those days, the disks were made of iron, and they would bet on whose disk would roll the farthest. They called them ferrous wheels.

The Angry King

Once, long ago, a king summoned all his provincial rulers to his castle. He was in a rather belligerent mood, and wanted to scare them into giving him extra taxes. Unknown to him, they met in secret on the way, and decided that they should agree to pay the extra, but they would at first pretend to refuse, so they could try to bargain down the actual amount extra they would have to pay.

They arrived at the king's castle, and gathered in the audience chamber. The king made his demands, and as agreed, they started to refuse. Unfortunately, they hadn't realized just how belligerent the king's mood was: as soon as they started to refuse, he got angry, and ordered his guards to kill them on the spot.

More than half of them were slain before they even realized what was happening, and the others had to do some very quick groveling to survive. After everything had settled down, those who remained explained to the king their plan, and the king was filled with remorse for his hasty actions.

The moral of the story?
- Don't hatchet your counts before they chicken.

The King's Pizza

One day (just before Christmas, probably), Good King Wenceslas decided that he was fed up with the food at the palace, so he phoned up his local Italian restaurant for a takeaway pizza. "Certainly, your Majesty" says the Manager, "Would you like your usual"? "Yes please," replied the King, "same as always - deep pan, crisp and even"

Happy April Fools Day!

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The Loss of our Friend Big420 Jim

Andrea — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:35:18 GMT

Greetings all.
For any of you wonderful people who knew Jim Huitt at NCRF, our dear friend was taken far to early from us. For almost 4 years Jim fought the big C with all his might. On March 11, at home surrounded by his wife and family, he peacefully passed on to Summerland. We will miss his love, light and happy, free spirit. Its a deep, hard hitting loss for me and our faire family.
Jim and I met when we both started working faire 12 years ago, first , hawking Leather Roses at Blackpoint ( we had so much fun!! ) and then finally settling in with the great family at Oudeman Art Glass. We've been close friends ever since! Jim LOVED the faire and spent hours helping Miguel, our Captain, build the booth, then spent every weekend at the booth, then spent hours helping tear it down. We will miss him more than words can say. I know many people at faire knew him, or knew of him, so please come by the booth, Oudeman Art Glass, any time during faire this year and tell us your stories of Jim.
The first weekend, we will be having some sort of party in his honor, those details to come.
Yesterday, we had a private party with his family and friends to honor his life! The tequila flowed, tye-die was everywhere and our love for him filled every inch of the space. WE WILL MISS YOU BIG JIM!

Brightest Blessings to all who read this, thank you for your time.
peace ,love and light~ Andrea ( aka- the Autumn Goddess)

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Angel's wings clipped

Shery — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:54:31 GMT

I don't know if anyone else sent messages to abuse@tribe.net or TOU, but Angel's profile has been deleted.

Hopefully, going forward, non-faire-info posts will be about support and encouragement and love instead of hate and lies.

Just thought I'd let y'all know...... =)

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Sad News ...

Firecloud — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:22:26 GMT

For those on the road who may have known him ... Don Lipke AKA "Don The Gypsy" passed away on February 17th at his home in Kenosha. Don had worked Faires around the country for many years, calling the Bristol Faire his home for over 20 years.

Latcho Drom Brohan
You Will Be Missed

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Looking for Boothie to sell my walking sticks

Chris — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:25:19 GMT

Hi,

I've been doing Fezziwigs at Dickens Fair since 2000 (and '96) and was in Pryanksters and Seadogs at small faires and Black Point before that. Acting is fun, however, now I'm looking for a boothie who would be interested in either selling (or taking on consignment) Diamond Willow walking sticks that I recently found a source for.
So you can see what they look like, I posted one in my photos section.
http://people.tribe.net/2d841e20-700d-46c6-a55d-be94e26a9e94/photos
They are 50 inches tall and beautifully polished.
Please let me know if you or someone you know would be interested in one of these.

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Escondido Renaissance Faire

PandoraMorticia — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:32:48 GMT

I have searched everywhere for information on this faire and all I can find is ticket info and pictures from years gone by. Does anyone know of a booth looking for an extra person? Im a navy wife sitting at home bored out of my mind. I have a full costume, shoes, and I worked SCRPF last year. If anyone has any info on a booth pass it on please!!!

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First time back in days (or maybe weeks)

tsgeisel — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:31:17 GMT

Sorry to take so long folks. The inappropriate topic has been deleted.

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Renaissance event near Sacramento

Chelsea — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:14:11 GMT

Hi everyone, just wanted to put the word out about my event The Renaissance Experience which I have created to fulfill the requirements of my senior project. I am still looking for both groups and individuals to participate on the re-enactment side of things so if you are interested please contact me A.S.A.P.
The Renaissance Experience will be taking place on Saturday April 5th 10 am- 5 pm on the Global Youth Charter School campus 3243 Center Court Lane Antelope Ca. 95843. The event is FREE of charge to the public. The goal is to spread an appreciation and knowledge of the renaissance in a hands on fun filled environment.
Chelsea Elledge
(916) 770-9892
therenaissanceexpirience@hotmail.com (please note the alternate spelling of the email address)
MSN: justsingalong@hotmail.com

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Looking for Songs, variations, jokes and parodies

R. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:32:02 GMT

Hello faire folk,
I am looking for faire jokes, stories, songs, parodies and variations that we might not sing in front of the crowds. I am looking for those song verses that we only sing at the end of day on those last weekends were we wont get in trouble for it.

If it is a random verse for drunken sailor you made up on the fly, Great! Does if have the bellman getting hit by a bus, cool. Even better. If it is dirty, talking about someone, something faire related or not I would love to know it. Want to make something new, now is the time. (and if anyone has other versions of the opening and closing parade song I would really love to know them)

Know a good or bad joke faire related but not (i.e. how many puritans does it take to screw in a light bulb…) I want to know it. Or want to make up a bunch of bad ren faire jokes. Now is your chance.

Ever tell the young faire brats stories of the night life (which may or may not be true), or of the privy monster, or the dragon in the maze. I want to know it.

Basiclly all those little things we say, sing, talk about and put on pins that only we as faire people really understand. I would like to know and I think others would be interested too. So message me or just reply here.

Why? I am taking a folklore class at CSU Sacramento and will be writing a paper about the folklore we have. Some who did the Casa Faire this year may remember the pink surveys I passed out and thank you greatly to those that responded. I would like to write down some of the things we say, do, sing and joke about that haven’t been written yet. I would like others to understand who we are and why we spend so much time and money and energy and life on faire. So if you would please help me out for class if for no other reason that would be wonderful.

And please don’t worry I am faire brat of the days of Blackpoint I would never write or do anything to hurt faire or who we are. This is strictly an academic adventure for my teacher and many things will be edited in the final drafts.

Thank you
Sarah

And yes this has been cross posted to many faire type tribes for maximum reply possibilities. And if you make up something new please claim it as your own and I will credit your work.

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All the ren fairs

Taylor — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:36:00 GMT

Is there anywhere where I can see a list of all the ren fairs?
thanks!

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Join the Belles of Bedlam on St. Patrick's Day!

Some Other Guy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:40:58 GMT

Join the Belles of Bedlam ot Brit's Pub in Pasadena on Monday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Day!

The show starts at 8pm, with guests Sportive Tricks kicking things off! We'll be singing until they shut us down or throw us out!

You'll have all day Sunday to recover from the Boggards/Wives show, there's no cover, and Brit's is kid friendly, so no excuses!

Join us for an evening of good food, good drinks, and good music!

Brit's Pub
1770 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena
626-578-1301
www.britspasadena.com/

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St Cuthbert Lunch

auntie_pita — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:33:18 GMT

No, we don't have bbq, but we do have good samiches!!!

Roast Beef, Turkey, Cheese, Tuna, Egg Salad, Avocado, Chips, candy, drink...

Come see us!

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Poxy Boggards/MWOW at the El Rey, Saturday 3/15 - THIS Saturday!

boggard_lurch — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:15:01 GMT

The World Famous Poxy Boggards will be performing with the Merry Wives of Windsor THIS Saturday, March 15 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.

Come celebrate both the impending St. Patrick's Day holiday AND the release of our 6th CD, Anchor Management!

Tickets are available at http://www.poxyboggards.com/tickets!

I like exclamation points!

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Help Children's Hospital

Craig — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:40:13 GMT

WHAT:
Humanitarians, pirate enthusiasts, music buffs and movie fans are invited to San Francisco’s historic Verdi Club for an evening of live music, dancing, and star gazing at the first annual Pirate Ball and Silent Auction. Raise a pint and sing along to nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch. Then groove to local indie rock group The Plasterkatz. Delight in the clever antics of the infamous Jack Spareribs, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and bid on over $5,000 worth of limited edition collectibles and memorabilia. Win a raffle prize or revel in the company of Barbossa's crewmembers from the hit Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl: The forceful Bo'sun who slapped Miss Swan - Isaac C Singelton Jr., the creepy Koehler who choked Captain Jack through the bars of his cell - Treva Etienne, and the sadistic grenade tossing Jacoby - Vince Lozano. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best pirate gear and enter The Best Dressed Pirate contest. 100% of the event’s gross proceeds will go to The Children’s Hospital and Research Center of Oakland.

WHO:
Pirates for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (“Pirates4choc”) was started by Evan Pagay, an Orange County DJ and Jack Sparrow impersonator, and Matt Stone, owner of Sea Wolf Clothing Company in Huntington Beach. Evan and Matt gathered a group of piratical celebrities and entertainers to donate their time to entertain, give out toys, and play games with the children and their families in the hospital. The event was so successful, the group decided to launch a similar hospital visit and fund raiser in Northern California under the leadership of Craig Appel, local Bay Area pirate entertainer.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 21, 2008
VIP pre-party 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Doors open for general admission at 8:00PM.

WHERE:
The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA

PRICES:
Advance tickets: $30.00
Tickets at the door: $40.00
VIP tickets: $50.00

VIP package includes reserved parking, gift bag, and exclusive early admission to the Pirate Lounge for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres with The Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl film actors.

Tickets available at Sea Wolf Trading Company, 36551 Fremont Blvd. Fremont or online at www.pirates4choc.org

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Trailer Stolen

Angie — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:19:58 GMT

I know that this is a cross post, but I think that it is worth posting.. If you know anything please send me a message.

Thank You
Angie McPherson
Clan Galbraith
Pendragon Costumes

This information was sent by a friend. I thought it was something
that needed to be passed around.

St. Gyles trailer, with all of their props has been stolen. Please
share this information with anyone in our world you think of. Maybe
someone can catch a `fire sale' and let the rest of us know, so we
can recover at least some of what they've lost.

The sad thing is that they've recently replaced a pavilion or
two...Panther Pavilions run about $2,500. They also had some older
ones, about 4 total, so that's about $10k worth of props, in addition
to everything else...the rugs, ewers, platters, trunks, etc.

The trailer, license plate number 4EA3550, was in Hayward, parked on
the curb outside a guildmember's home. It was a 16' long, by 6' wide
by 7' tall, white, no-name cargo trailer. It was stolen some time
Sunday night.

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Attention all renaissance Enthusiast!!!!!!!

Quixote — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:32:02 GMT

St. Brides-- Army of Dalkieth Invites all those interested in the real living history of the Renaissance time period to attend the premier Northern California Event.......

Action in the Low Countries------ The School of the Renaissance Soldier. April 4-6th
At Gibson Ranch State Park in Sacramento CA

This event last year had a battle contingent of 141 persons.....

We are expecting this number to double this year.......

At What event can you experience a Renaissance style Battle with over 200 soldier wielding pike----- holding off 30 cavalry--- Black powder matchlocks blazing and Cannons booming?

This event is becoming the ultimate destination as Re-enactment Soldiers from all over the Nation are coming to attend and participate in this annual spectacular event.......

Persons who consider themselves Military oriented should heavily consider attending this Workshop in order to knock the dust off their boots and prepare for the up coming season....

With a literal City of period pavilions and tents, sutlers, cooks, vendors, musicians--- This event is quickly becoming the best opportunity for the Renaissance Faire Society (in general) to participate in a great educational and yet highly entertaining event.

Please contact me with any Questions @ Halcyoninc@aol.com for more information............. or go to you can find the website here www.renaissancesoldier.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!

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Hats

Culann — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:24:35 GMT

I'm in the process of trying to find patterns or someone who is able to make two kinds of hats common throughout but specfically for 16th Century. One is a phrygian cap and the other is called a crooked eared cap.

I've found two version online from people who sell them, one was a phygian cap with the bend already made, my crew calls them the shark tailed hats mainly because one of the colors was grey. The only is felt but is limited in size and doesn't bend at all.. is completely a gnome looking hat

As for crook earred hats the drawings I've found make it look like a coconut with ear flaps

Also my crew is looking for a source for someone who makes tams and larger sizes on the hats the Irish at Southern wear (I lovingly refer to them as the dutch cocoa pimp hat)

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Costume and history help

Culann — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:23:05 GMT

I'm in the process of trying to find patterns or someone who is able to make two kinds of hats common throughout but specfically for 16th Century. One is a phrygian cap and the other is called a crooked eared cap.

The other I'm doing research on O'Neills and their enemeis, right now focusing on the O'Donnells. Is there anyone who knows more on that. I am a part of Tuatha Ui Niall so I have a lot of the O'Niells side of things, just not her enemies. While I've read a number of things I'd like to correspond with someone more knowledgable of my subject.

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I need transportation to Southern

Mel — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:20:28 GMT

Please, to anyone near, or in the Riverside area who works Southern. I need tarnsportation to and from Southern for workshops ans faire. I have an injury and cannot drive this year. I only need to go on Sundays, to and from, and will give you $20 weekly for gas. I live near RCC. Please contact me at; acknchip@pacbell.net

Thanks,

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Pirate Ball

Craig — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:54:16 GMT

The Pirate Ball is an evening of music, raffles, and piratical fun for all. We have local nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch as well as local indie rock group The Plasterkatz to entertain our guests. We encourage our guest to come dressed in their best pirate gear, so they can enter the best dressed pirate and rum wench contest. The Contest will be judged by our guests from Pirates Of The Caribbean movies.

The Pirate Ball is March 15, 2008 at the Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 doors open at 8PM. The ticket price is $30 in advance or $40 at the door.

Our silent auction has had some of the greatest donations; over $2,000 worth of merchandise has already been donated with more to come.

Visit our web site at http://www.pirates4choc.org

Thank for all your support.

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Services for Ken Wiepert - Lord Iain MacIain

DameKaitlyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:48:58 GMT

Cross posted everywhere....

A memorial service with military honors will be held for Ken Wiepert on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 11am.
Location:
Napa Masonic Memorial Center
4125 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

Flowers may be sent to Ken's granddaughter and will be brought to the location by the family. Please send them to:

Kenneth Dale Wiepert
c/o Marissa Knapp
2016 West Pueblo Ave.
Napa, CA 94558

There will be a potluck reception immediately following so please feel free to bring a food item if you so choose. The family will be keeping us posted on the program.

Should you have any questions, please contact Tim or I at 925-830-5118 or email TJConsult@aol.com

Thank you and we look forward to sharing many happy memories with you all.
Tim and Deanna Jesus

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Sad News Cross Posted

Pixiestyx — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:15:55 GMT

I'm posting this here at the request of my Guild Master - please read.

To Friends and Faire Family of Clan Iain Abrach MacIain;

It is my sad duty to let you all know that the matron of our
guild Joan Wiepert has passed away. She left this world peacefully in
her sleep around 9pm on Christmas Eve.

Services will be held for her at the Masonic Temple in Napa at
4pm on Sunday December, 30th. The address for the Masonic Temple is
4125 Solano Avenue, Napa, CA 94558. There will be a potluck reception
immediately following so please feel free to bring a food item if you
so choose.

EVERYONE that knew Joan is invited to attend and speak if you
would like. If you know of anyone that doesn't have access to email
please feel free to pass on this information.

Also Ken will be unable to attend these services as he is also
currently in the hospital. The family has asked to restrict visitors
at this time so he can get well. I will post more information as it
becomes available. Messages for Ken can be sent to Tim Jesus at
tjconsult@aol. com and will be delivered on a regular basis.

Flowers for the services can be sent to her granddaughter
Marisa's home and will be brought to the services.

Services:
Masonic Temple Napa
4125 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

Flowers:
Joan Wiepert
Care of Marisa
2016 west pueblo Ave
Napa, CA 94558

Thank You All,

Tim Jesus
Guildmaster
Clan Iain Abrach MacIain

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Shipwrecked Pirate Music Festival 2008

shipwreckedfest — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:58:07 GMT

Come check out our new redesigned myspace page where you can hear and check out the bands playing the Fest next summer. And if ye hasnt already join our Crew here on Tribe!
www.myspace.com/shipwreckedfest
http://tribes.tribe.net/shipwreckedpiratemusicfest

Yarg,
Captain Lash

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Joan Weipert - Clan Iain Abrach MacIain

DameKaitlyn — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:29:50 GMT

To All:

Joan Weipert has been taken to the hospital, the cancer has moved to
her brain causing stroke-like symptoms. She will be move on Saturday to
Vallejo Kaiser. Family is at the hospital, Kurt is with Ken at home
(at the time of this posting). Further information will be distrubuted
as it becomes available.

Most of you know Ken & Joan from their many years of Faire. They have been the mainstay of the Scots Guilds for a very long time, and had to retire from Faire this past season due to their declining health.

Cards may be sent to:

Ken & Joan Weipert
78 Biltmore Ct
Fairfield, CA 94533

Please let them know that they are loved.

x-posted

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Merchants of the phoenix

Heather — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:50:06 GMT

My guild has a tribe now....if anyone is interested http://tribes.tribe.net/motprenfaire

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Lakewood Ren Faire anyone?

gypsy_princess — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:03:27 GMT

I'll be heading out to the Lakewood NJ Rennisance faire on Saturday Sept 15. Is anyone else going?

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"Storm'n Norman" x-post

missanna — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:59:46 GMT

"Storm'n Norman" Woods was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on the night of October 31st.
As far as I know, his death was immidiate and he did not suffer.
Shannon and Wayno are helping his family to deal with details, memorial service and such.
If you would like more info, message me and I will forward their phone #.
Shannon said she looks forward to hearing from our family, and no one should hesitate to call for more info.

Norman, thank you for everything.

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Fall Escondido Faire postponed due to fire

BessPitcher — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:44:29 GMT

http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html

It's been pushed back a week.

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New News from David Springhorn and Family

thenumber1hotstop — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:56:59 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/fairefrienddisasterrelief

As Many of you know, David Springhorn and his family have lost their house and worldly possessions to the Fallbrook Fire. They are all fine and living with Marguerite's mother for now. The good news is the insurance will buy them a new home-- there will just be nothing to put in it. So go to the tribe above and see what you can do to make a difference. We are a devoted and loving sort and I think if we all band together we can make a difference. Also any monetary donation will be helpful. Any one who donates five dollars or more will be thanked by name on the Faire Friends California Disaster relief website-unless otherwise specified. If everyone gives five bucks we may be able to get then some household necessities. I say we should even set up a gift registry for them at Target or Something.

Fires are serious business people. Imagine having to leave home all over again. You have nothing but the clothes on your back and whatever you got to take from your parents house. I would not want to be there again. Plus they have two boys.

Should you wish to donate money to help David Marguerite and the family, we are able to do so now. The not for profit status is a process that takes a while, so in the meantime I have set up a trust account under Davids name.

To donate: Send a check to 925 Lakeville street suite 129 Petaluma CA 94952 Care of Kathy Kingman

Make checks out to Kathy Kingman T/F David Springhorn-- it is very important to have both names AND the T/F are on the check or I will not be able to deposit into the account.

Any cards or letters may be sent to me as well. Marguerite says they have No place to keep anything at this time, the only real mailing address is her work address. I will send any letters or mail to her when she gives me word.

How does the Trust work?
A trust fund is set up by one person for another who is either too young or unavailable in some way to do it themselves. In order to set up the fund, the first person uses their social security number to set up the structure of the account. Then a signature card is sent to the person who the account benefits. David and Marguerite are fully aware of the account and are very grateful for any help they receive. As promised, I will have a Paypal account set up by tomorrow for anyone who would like to donate via credit/bank card.

Bank of America also has the ability to accept transfers from other banks. I do not have the information on how to do that. You will need to speak with your bank.

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Please consider being a part of reconstructing memories.

thenumber1hotstop — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:27:02 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/fairefrienddisasterrelief

As many know, we are collecting photos and memorabilia to try and reconstruct photo albums and replace costume pieces that were lost in the fires in So cal. Please visit this tribe for more. If you have extra faire stuff, or extra time please check it out.

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Hollywood Improv

Robin — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:48:44 GMT

So, I've finally got the courage to post this. My name is Robin, and I am a Cuthie. I'm also the head kid wrangler, and the caligrapher for the Children's Knighting at faire. I am going to make my first really truly stand-up comedy debut on the stage of the Hollywood
Improv. I don't know how much you know about stand-up, but this is
like telling an athelete that their first official meet is at the
Olympics. I don't know the exact date yet, but it will be a Sunday
afternoon(THANK GOD!!!!!!!! Smaller audiences)I would like to get as
many people from faire in the audience as possible. At least I would
know there were some friendly type people out there. There is a cover
charge, and a 2 drink minimum, but if enough people commit, I might be
ablt to do something about the cover charge. Anyway, even if you
can't make it, keep your fingers, toes, and eyes crossed (except when
you're driving), because I can use all the help I can get....I am
sooooo nervous! Thanks, Robin

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Official "Photos posted" thread

tsgeisel — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:01:19 GMT

Rather than have a new post for every faire, by every photographer, I'm declaring this thread to be the official place to post your notice of newly (and even oldly) posted pictures. Use a format that contains the URL and if it's an update, which faire you're updating.

So, to start things off:

My pictures from the Folsom Ren Faire are now up at: http://picasaweb.google.com/tsgeisel/FolsomRenFaire07

The site (http://picasaweb.google.com/tsgeisel ) also contains pictures from other Faire and non-Faire events. Feel free to look at those, too.

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60+ Casa Fair Pics

Randy — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:15:11 GMT

Just posted 60+ Casa De Ren-Fair Pic's. ( My Fair Pics. )

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i need pics of ball and chain day - puritan

Anna — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:50:17 GMT

Hi everyone, I am looking for pics of me this year when I had Cowbay's ball and chain. I had such a great day I want a pic for my album.

Help//// Come see us at Dicken's. I will be at workshops and running Pass House there also.

thanks
sis temperance aka Sister Chasity Cummings Killrood

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Pictures of after hours show

Chelsea — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:38:19 GMT

Did anyone happen to get pictures or a video of our after hours aerial night show this past Saturday evening? We had a lot of fun with it and would love to see how it looked!
Also, thanks to everyone who came out to watch us fly!

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After hours show this weekend

Chelsea — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:46:51 GMT

If you are coming up to the faire this weekend, please come watch us perform our aerial after hours show where we will be flying on the hoop and silks in a night version of the Suspended Reality show. We will be going on right after the Soiled Doves- which you should also come watch because they are great!
Looking forward to a night of fun and flying! Hope to see you all out there!!!

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Merchants of the Phoenix is looking for more actors!!!

Heather — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:32:55 GMT

Hi there,
We are merchants of the Phoenix we do small ren faires all over northern california......we are looking to increase our numbers and want to offer you a all a chance to come join us fight, sing, laugh, and be merry at faire. We do not do CASA Da Fruita. So if your looking for a fun guild that doesnt charge members due....please look me up and drop me a message. I have an livejournal community for the guild to keep members updated on events.

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New aerial show!

Chelsea — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 05:18:29 GMT

Come watch us fly at this year's Northern CA Renaissance Faire! We will be doing an aerial dance show combining hoop, tissu and acro-tumbling as Queen Titania and King Oberon of the faeries. We will have three shows a day and will be there for the full run of faire starting this weekend. Our show times are 12:10, 2:10, and 4:10 in the food court near the Port O' Call stage. Hope to see you all out there!

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photos uploaded on flickr

bluedolphinflame — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:34:06 GMT

I've uploaded photos from this last weekend

I uploaded more photos!
www.flickr.com/bluedolphinflame

So Far I have some Northern I'm working on uploading earlier pictures..

Dana

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Tips for Titties and RESCU Rally

Shery — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:29:23 GMT

It's that time again when the night ale stand will gather all our tips and donate them to those doing the Breast Cancer Walk. We ALL love the breast (ours, our friends, our lovers, our neighbors, everyone's!), so lets dig out those extra coins and paper things and bring them along to the ale stand. Last year, we collected over $700 to donate.

And while you're in a giving mood, the RESCU Rally is also that night. So dig doubly deep to help your fellow Ren Faire performers and crew and crafters. =)

P.S. Info on RESCU:
website - http://www.rescufoundation.org/
Mission Statement - The RESCU Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established to promote financial relief and comfort to renaissance festival participants and their families who have experienced medical disruptions and subsequent extreme difficulties.

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looking for the Troubadours contact info!

Maria — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:34:21 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for the contact information for
the group called the Troubadours, they used
to play one of the NY faires, they do primarily
middle eastern music with just a hurdy-gurdy
and a doumbek..I seem to remember they
had a CD called "La Notre" but
that's all I have to go on...

Any help is much appreciated!!

~Maria

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special garb sale for tribe members

priestesstasha — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:18:52 GMT

Special Trib.net Sale

Mystical Moon Creations
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest

I'm offering a back to the basics garb sale for all my tribe.net customers.
Special pricing up to 50% off list price on custom made clothing

Mention you found me on tribe and use the best offer option (MAKE OFFER Button) to acquire your discounts.

The following is a list of the items with their Tribe sale price, compared to regular list store price

SKIRT AND PANTS CATAGORY
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest_Skirts-and-Pants_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ16QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Basic lightweight balloon pants 12.00 / reg. 20.00
Basic heavy weight balloon pants 14.00 / reg. 25.00
Basic lightweight Bloomers 12.00 / reg 20.00
Basic children's lightweight pants 7.00 / reg 15.00
Petal skirts 15.00 / reg. 30.00
Basic Long skirt 15.00 / reg.30.00

CHEMISE AND SHIRTS CATAGORY
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest_Chemises-and-Shirts_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ4QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Basic Long sleeve chemise 15.00 / reg. 30.00
Angel or Puff sleeve chemise 18.00 / reg 40.00 +
Basic Half length chemise long sleeve 13.00 / reg. 23.00
Basic Half length chemise short sleeve 10.00 / reg. 20.00
Child's Basic full length chemise long sleeve 12.00 / reg 18.99
Child's Basic full length chemise short sleeve 10.00 / reg. 17.00
Infant Basic full length chemise long sleeve 9.00 / reg 16.00
Infant Half length chemise short sleeve 7.00 / reg. 14.00
Child's Long tunic 14.00 / reg. 24.99
Child's Light short tunic 11.00 / reg 20.00

REMBER:
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIAL PRICES, MENTION YOU FOUND ME ON TRIBE AND USE THE BEST OFFER OPTION (MAKE OFFER BUTTON) ON THE LISTING.

Stock up for next year!!!
Purchase Christmas Gifts Early!!!
Don't miss these prices!!!

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A shoulder bag for rapier fencers

Jeff — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:02:51 GMT

Begging the moderator's indulgence, I wanted to tell you guys about my carrying bag for rapier/long weapon fencers. I've been fencing rapier, and other weapons for years--this is the bag I wished I'd been able to get all along, and since no one was making it, I went ahead and had it manufactured. It's a "triangle" style shoulder bag that's biog enough and strong enough to carry rapiers and just about as much equipment as you could want to throw in. It;s over FIVE FEET long, and can be adjusted for shorter weapons (the top of the bag had a velcro closure in case you really need to pack something evel longer--a spear, a quando, maybe your favorite broom), the back is padded, the bottom is reinforced, there are roomy outside pockets big enough for a wet fencing jacket... I think it's really a cool poduct at a good price, and I'm trying to reach more rapier fencers. Come check it out:
www.cavalierattitude.com/

Thanks for your time,
Jeff

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ez up top pattern?

Maria — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:40:41 GMT

Good Day All!

I 'm a mehndi vendor here in New England and
want to get a more sturdy tent than the one that I'm
working out of currently and I heard that there is
a pattern out there somewhere that you can use
to dress up and cover the boring white tops
to make them fit in and look more period ..

anyone have any idea where I could find this?
Many Thanks!

Maria O'Connor
Ancient Fire Henna

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Ravenswood Leather Surcoat (Size Large) For Sale

Scabrous — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:47:30 GMT

(I hope it's kosher to post this here. Saw a couple of other for-sale posts, so assuming it's allowable.)

Have an almost-but-not-quite-new (worn at one gig) Ravenswood Leather surcoat for sale. Similar to the coat in the top two photos here:

http://ravenswoodleather.com/Trenchcoats/ravensurcoat.html

The particular coat for sale has their "R-2 Sleeves" (removable two-part) and antique brass finish button closures. Unique to this one, not normally offered on their web site, are hip pockets and a distinctive olive color.

Size is large. It's almost too roomy on my 6 foot, 165# frame...ideally it would fit someone of similar or slightly taller height, and moderately heavier with an athletic build (perhaps up to 200#) if you want to be able to fasten the buttons (or a bit of belly is okay if you leave the front open).

With the unique additions and after sales tax, this cost over $800 new. It was worn to only one faire, where friends quickly dubbed it "The Jacket of Hawtness." It's gorgeous and of course smells wonderful. TEN POUNDS of leather! Unfortunately paying bills takes precedence over "hawtness," so the jacket will have to go.

Before I go dealing with the mouth-breathers on eBay, I'd rather offer it up here if possible. Hoping to get $500 or best reasonable offer, which would include postage anywhere in the U.S. I have a PayPal account if that helps.

Some photos of the jacket:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-front.jpg
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-back.jpg
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-tags.jpg
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-sleeve.jpg

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anyone interested in doing an early california historical event?

doodlz — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:15:58 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/olompalighosts

chase williams is looking for actors, individuals who can dress like pioneer folks and have picnics... there may be some money
pm chase at daywilliams @ earthlink.net

this event is timegames (phyllis patterson) and it's california history done at olimpali park http://www.timegames.org/

pretty nifty event - although it does conflict with casa. but those not doing casa and are interested should contact chase immediately - they're coming up close to opening and need people who can portray historical figures / pioneers and early californians during the gold rush era on up to 1890s i think....

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Ren Faire girls Next door - Sunday

Robin — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:39:28 GMT

Well I just heard that the Girls Next Door episode shot at So Cal faire is airing on E this Sunday night, 8/26/07 at 10:00 pm. Check your local listings.

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Merry Wives @ The Derby Club in Hollywood!

Kimi — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:48:33 GMT

Hi girls and boys!

The Merry Wives of Windsor are performing at the famous Derby Club in Hollywood! At last! The long awaited LA gig everyone has been asking for! We won't be in our bodices but it's going to be a great show and we can't wait!

The show is Sept 5th (we know... a Weds but if enough people show up there is a possibility for better dates!) and starts at 8pm. The lovely and talented Christiane Cargill-Kinney is opening the Irish/folk part of the show. The Wives will be going on about 8:45pm but there will be music till very late!

You can get discount tickets through our website at www.mwow.net/tickets/ or just ask your friendly neighborhood Merry Wife! The ticket is good for a WHOLE NIGHT at the derby so come see a bunch of good bands at this historical LA landmark!

:) Kimi

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Sterling Festival, NY

TAW — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:19:04 GMT

I just got back from Sterling Festival - very nice perment site, friendly people, overall fun but...

No street troopes, ie no one interacting with the crowd except in stage shows. And for everyone who complains about costume approval/enforcement, stop. Thank Molly, Sue and the rest of the crew at Casa and their counter parts at other faires. Why? Because after seeing a faire full of vendors and patrons who weren't wearing their garb correctly (for those who had any), I can tell you it looks really bad. To be fair, I don't think many of them, particularly the women, know how to wear their costume pieces correctly.

I'll go again next year, as Sterling is a major faire here but I'll miss still miss Casa.

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belly dancers

crazy bird lady — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:40:34 GMT

What is the name of the group that does the belly dances at ren fairs? I remember some smaller groups at fairs, but I'm thinking of the biggest group, they all wear similar costumes in darker colors, and have at least one man perform with them. I have been going to ren fairs since the 80's with my family, and I especially remember them at Blackpoint every year. We would go watch them every time. My mom loves that group, and I want to take her to Casa this year if they are there. I never caught their name. (Shame on me!) They are such a wonderful act. I'll bet you all know exactly who I'm talking about. Do they perform at Casa? Do they have a tribe?

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call for old photos if you have 'em...

doodlz — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:25:03 GMT

i worked with brian patterson doing punch and judy for many many years (10), and now sadly i have ended up with no pictures of that wonderful time in my life. a few kind people have emailed me some but i have no hard copies - if in any of your collections you managed to snap a few pictures of the old punch and judy show with bess buttermaker as bottler, do drop me a line. thanks!

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Help! I have no costume.

LornaFaire — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:08:46 GMT

My dilemma is this: I have no costume and have to have one by the end of the weekend because I can't make it to any other NCRF workshop days for costume approval.

I'm going to buy a shirt and bodice at workshops this coming weekend, but I'd like to save some money by making my own skirt. My problem is that I haven't been to fair in nearly seven years and so I don't really have a good idea of what I should make.

Someone told me to use at least two layers, but I'm not sure how or whether it's necessary. Similarly I was told to make a circle skirt, but considering my limited time, a gathered skirt would be a little easier, right? I know how to draft a pattern and could do so with a little more guidance on what my result should be. My sewing skills are self-taught, so much of the terminology goes right over my head.

I'll take any suggestions.

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Cindys Wake

Bevan — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:03:46 GMT

3ed weekend of Casa there will be a ceremony. I'm coordinating a photo slide show and short video. Contact me if you have any video or picks of our lovely Cindy.

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SPORRAN WEARERS MAY NEED LICENCE

Firecloud — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:11:42 GMT

I found this on another forum I follow; File this under "whut da f**k!!"

SPORRAN WEARERS MAY NEED LICENCE

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6234290.stm

The laws are designed to protect endangered species like otters, whose fur used to be favoured by sporran makers. The legislation applies to animals killed after 1994. Applicants must prove that the animal was killed lawfully before they will be able to get a licence. The conservation regulations were designed to close a number of loopholes and bring Scotland into line with other EU members. The law already applied to other vulnerable animals like badgers, deer, wildcats, hedgehogs, bats, lynx, moles, seals, whales, dolphins and porpoises. The regulations require anyone who owns any part of a protected animal to obtain a licence.The maximum penalties for breaking the law are a fine of £5,000 and six months in prison.

I have to quote one of the other forum members here:

"Personally, I'd not like to be the person in charge of telling some burly competitor in the highland games he must relinquish his sporran. Life's too short to spend that much of it in intensive care."

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willits

Athena — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:19:23 GMT

anyone gonna be at willits next weekend???

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garb liquidation sale

priestesstasha — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:38:07 GMT

Im liquidating my pre-made stock before I venture out to attend The Pennsic War on july 27th (gone untill the 13th)

I have many auctions listed and more being listed this week

Many items available
Childs Skirts, Tunics, & Pants
Chemises, Baloon Pants, Vests

Most Auctions starting under 10.00
Save more with slightly imprefect or slightly damaged items starting @ .99 cents

All items purchased and payment cleared before or by july 25th will be shiped priority mail no later then the 26th.

Most items ship within 48 hours of payment clearing and will be shipped via priority mail (2-3 days)

Custom items are still available for purchase, but will have 2 weeks added to the creation time to compensate for my time away

Check out my Ebay store
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest

Or go straight to my sale and discount section to see all my auctions
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest_sale-discount-items_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ3111517QQftidZ2QQtZkm

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Anaheim

frank — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:50:52 GMT

I'm going to be down Anaheim way next week, and am trying to figure out where I should go. Are there any cool faire like activities happening within a reasonable driving distance?

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Fabric Yard Sale in San Bernadino

Lee R. — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:22:26 GMT

For anyone interested, while working today I ran across a yard sale that is running today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) in San Bernardino, a few miles south of the Devore site.

It’s apparently a dressmaker who is moving and clearing out stuff.

There are 2 very sturdy looking industrial quality sewing machines she’s selling for $350 each, a serger, and an industrial embroidering machine which is going for $650, though I got the impression she’d negotiate. There are a lot very large piles of fabric. Mostly non-period stuff, but I think I saw some silks and linen in the piles. Sorry, I didn’t notice any brocades..

The address is:

2277 Portola St.,
San Bernardino, Ca.

Just thought I’d mention it, in case someone wanted to go look.

(It’d also help if you speak Spanish, but she had a translator there.)

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The Bodice Goddess

Sonja — Tue, 15 May 2007 23:58:05 GMT

Hi I'm looking for her. A friend has a bodice order and has sent emails. She asked me if I knew anything about her. I said I'd ask on tribe

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Marque Siebenthal (Hoodstink, Pantalone, etc.) 7/30/52 - 7/9/7

grinn — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:59:21 GMT

"Indeedy-Doo". That's what he would say on stage when he suddenly had no words. "Indeedy doo". He used to brag about the magic of that phrase, saying things like "see? no one know you've gone up on your lines when you say that!" and to that we'd say, "Q, everyone knows you've gone up on your lines when you say that! That's what it means!" But he never believed us, or seemed to care and for 30 plus years, when ever he played my assistant Hoodstink in The Wizard Show and couldn't remember a line (and how is That possible?!) he would almost smugly toss in an "indeedy-doo" and proceed to trapse about the stage in that way only he could move waiting for someone to save him. We never did. What he was doing was always funnier.

I first met Marque (later just Q) in 1970 in my drama class at Hamilton High School. I had long hair but his was even longer and he could do this amazing mime trick of sewing his fingers together. No doubt about it, he was cool so when, come springtime, he mentioned that his mime troupe was going to perform at the Agoura Renaisannce Faire, I knew that my troupe had to perform there too. Except there was one small problem. I had no troupe. Ah, but we were young and details were the bane of the elderly; I gathered a group of my friends (among them William "Billy" Barrett and Jeffrey "Gluckson" Briar) and we formed a troupe. Not knowing anything about mime, we instead decided upon something much simpler, a 16th century recorder ensemble. But apparently recorder players don't get to stay over night (as Q explained it to us once we were there), mimes do. And so Billy, Jeffrey and I put on white face and, keeping the makeup on as if it were some kind of night pass, stayed over night. It worked. Q was officially proclaimed God.

In 73, Billy and I were walking through the Blackpoint site at night (we might have been flying on mushrooms, I really don't remember) and we ran into Marque, sitting on one of the hay bails facing the main stage, grinning. We walked up to him and asked him what he was doing. "Hatching out a scarecrow" was his reply. The next year, when he got the Cock and Feathers wizard show script, we were ready to admit to borrowing that moment from him, but it seems he might have been on even more mushrooms than we were.

When Jeffrey chose to do other things, Marque joined the show and made it his own. Suddenly Murkmouth had his own assistant, someone who seemed to crawl out from under the same rock and, having this character beside me, everything I said was suddenly funnier. When I would hit Jeffrey, the audience would gasp as if I was attacking an innocent child; but when I hit Marque, they roared.

I fell in love with him at the faire as a mime and was amazed that this same person was also playing Pantalone in "Salami Del Amore". To one day be able to join the cast as Lelio was such an amazing thrill for, not only was I part of a successful main stage show, I got to work with the likes of Billy Scudder, Judy Cory and Marque Siebenthal. Dancing with the Gods.

When we toured the country on a bus he made a point of peeing out the bus door in each state. When we got to lay out in center field at Dodger Stadium to watch the 4th of July fireworks, he turned to me and whispered gleefully, "I peed behind second base." His need to make his mark, to mark his territory was more than accepted, it was expected. "I got backstage." "Did you pee?" "Of course." It sounds so strange in this context but this is one of his many pluses, it really is.

He made me laugh. On stage. Whenever he wanted to. And he knew it. I would be crying in my wizard make-up trying to look anywhere other than directly into the chimplike gawky face of this man. And our audiences knew it too. They knew that this man owned me on stage and they delighted in the fact that, with one twitch, he could reduce me to a blubbering idiot.

I could write about how much I love this man from now until I die and I know I would still miss something I meant to say about him. My entire body aches and each breathe is strained. No more Q? Are you insane? Where do we find our peace, our sanity, our soul? I am pissed off at this man for leaving us this early and if and when I do get to see him again, rest assured I will beat the living crap out of him. In the meantime we hug each other, share some of the countless stories this wonderful man has inspired and if someone asks me what I feel about him, about life, about all of this, I will say

indeedy-doo.

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Fair Oaks pics - whose got 'em?

Allen — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:30:16 GMT

Hey folks, just wondering if any of you crazies grabbed some pix from this weekend, and if so, where's the site you've posted them to? Thanks much. Man, what a weekend!

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Lots of garb--Clearence all NEW ITEMS

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 03:42:42 GMT

Hello!

I'm reworking my inventory and have decided not to stock Sofis Stitches/Likely Lotus clothing anymore. I'll be focusing on custom made garb. With that, I have a huge inventory that needs to find a home!

Since I have so much, please message me with what item you are interested in and your size, and I will let you know what colors/styles I have. :P

______________________________________________________________

Any one-piece velveteen dress is $65.

Raw silk Venetian Dress (3 left) Burgandy, Forest or Sky Blue $90

Cotton Simple Dress $30

Any reversible bodice is $35. (Twill or brocade)

Any shirt $15.

Any pant $10.

Childs tabard/hood $5.

Cotton drawstring skirt $10.

Chemises $15.

One of a kind:

Celtic dress (red plaid wool, reversible attached bodice, size 28-32) $50

Celtic dress (black and white plaid, reversible attached bodice, size 4-6) $40

MORE TO COME!!!

Wholesale or lot inquiries glady taken...Please message me at lilgreendragyn AT yahoo DOT com

*Cheers*

Berna of the Lil' Green Dragyn Clothier

**the fine print...All sales are final, Paypal and Money orders only!
Shipping is actual cost US Priority Mail, PA residents some items are taxable at 7% please e-mail first....Thanks!!****

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Don Ashman

auntie_pita — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:11:24 GMT

For those of you who knew Don Ashman, who worked at Harliquen Costume, and the costume rental at the front gate of Southern Faire, he has passed... he passed on Friday June 29th...

there will be a memorial on July 6th at

Akes Mortuary
9695 Magnolia
Riverside, CA

@ 2 p.m.

There will be a wake at

2149 Hamer Dr
Placentia, CA

from 4 to about 6...
Light refreshments will be served... but feel free to bring something if you might like!

Here is a link to yahoo maps...

maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&q1=...00805&mag=4

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=:)

CrossSidhe — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:44:37 GMT

Merry Meet!!!

Cross Sidhe

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Missing sword and a request for assistance in located it - x-post

Mayhem — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:12:37 GMT

This is from posts made on a group i belong to.
I am sending a shout out to everyone to keep a look out on e-bay, or any Faire's. As Jade was wrapping up at Southern faire this year, her beloved sword( whom her roommates purchased for her as a birthday Present) slipped out of her gig bag ad someone has picked it up during her frantic search. It's a Short Schulps Sword with a middled eastern flare to it. Black and green are it's colors with brass accents on the hilt and handle. If anyone has seen said item please contact My self or Jade at her_jadeness@yahoo.com.
My own addition to this was:
As an FYI in addition to Sherri’s statement – Jade has worked for Jon for more years than many have been doing faire – this blade was designed by Jon Schulps for Jade. See if we can get a picture to post so everyone is looking for this piece. If anyone you know or a friend of a friend thought this was the best ground score of their lives it will be recognized and it will not go well for anyone keeping it. Better to return it to Jade or any other blade smith on faire circuit for the gratitude and brownie points it will earn you. Just something to keep in mind – this is not a ground score to keep. Recognizable and well known. There are people associated with Schulps that would not be kind in retrieving the blade. Lets get the word out there and make Jade unbelievable happy in the process.
Picture posted on my tribe page - have a higher resolution one that can provide. Was larger than Tribe would allow to be posted.

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A word from your moderator

tsgeisel — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:21:00 GMT

I *intended* this tribe for Renaissance Faire workers to talk about Ren Faire stuff. A kind of community for those involved in faires to discuss them.

Intentions and reality, however, rarely intersect neatly. At the time tribe (and this tribe) was created, the pirate phenomenon had not even surfaced on any kind of societal radar.

So, that said, yes, pictures of pirates, discussions of pirates, and faires dedicated to pirates are just fine *within the context of a Faire-type event*. Similarily, if someone were to create a Babylon 5 Faire (an idea I wholly support), discussions of that nature would be fine as well. I have no problems with Dickens discussions, either.

That said, don't be an ass. Keep non-faire related posts to a minimum, don't flame folks (and if you do, be *really, really* creative and entertaining), and just be mindful of the intent of *community* that I hoped for in both the creation and naming of this tribe.

I'll try to get on here more often to keep tabs, but thankfully this is more of a reminder to folks than a warning. Thanks for that. I have left all posts and threads completely untouched.

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NCRF Web site active!

Molly D — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:20:47 GMT

Hey Everybody,

Our new website is finally up and running. We will still be adding and updating to it for some time so keep checking back for the registration forms and achedules and additions.
The ticket sales page is active.
The Participation pages have all the info and dates for Participants.

Again, the site is www.NorCalRenFaire.com

Our gratitude to Stefanie Gold for her design work and
Derek Daniels, our new web master for tweeking it and all the technical work.

Thanks
Molly

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Fair Oaks Tudor Fayre

marianme — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:19:36 GMT

Does anyone know which performers will be at the Fair Oaks Tudor Fayre (Fair Oaks, California) this weekend? Couldn't find the information on the website.

Thanks!

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[Carpool to] Fair Oaks Faire

nocturna — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:11:09 GMT

Good my lords and ladies,

I am but a humble wingless faerie hailing from the east bay, in search of a carpool to/from Fair Oaks either on Saturday or Sunday. Verily can I make myself appear at any and all points near BART.

(I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post carpool requests to--back in my day, in aught one [that's 2001 to you young-timers], all's we had was alt.fairs.renaissance. :)

Well met,

Heather

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Les Reines Mal De Mer

Ambrosia — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:53:40 GMT

I was at the Valhalla faire last weekend and what a small group of lovely pirate wenches handed me a dark pink handkerchief with the name Les Reines Mal De Mer on it with a picture of a pirate wench in the center. They didn't say anything else to me; just handed it to me, smiled and walked off... hmmm....

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone happens to know anything about them or have heard of them? I assume they are a guild, but I do not know how to find out about them. I've tried doing a search on tribe and I also tried googling them, but no luck.

If anyone could shed a little light on this, that would be great! I'm very curious to know who they were! Gosh, I wonder if it's my lot in life to continually be searching for different people! First the "giant" that I had my eye on, and now a group of pirate wenches! SHEESH!

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Dragonslayers Festival!!!!

NASTI — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:40:30 GMT

Hey all!
Dragonslayers Renaissance Festival is this Saturday, June 16th from 10am-6pm at Aptos Park (in Santa Cruz)!!!
We'll be doing another walkabout in Downtown Santa Cruz/Farmer's Market this Wednesday June 13th from 5pm-7pm to promote the Faire. Come on out and join us! We had a blast last time wandering the streets of Santa Cruz and the Farmer's Market in costume talking to folks about all the upcoming Faires! Especially Dragonslayers which is near and dear to my heart because it supports a wonderful organization-Dragonslayers, who use animal therapy to help disabled children and adults here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. If ya want to come out and play, let me know-I could still use a few more volunteers to help out at the festival. You can PM me here on tribe or e-mail me at enchantressal@yahoo.com. You can check out the webpage at www.dragonslayersfestival.org
Happy Faireing Everyone! Anastasia

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The League of Robin Goodfellow

tim — Sat, 26 May 2007 03:44:36 GMT

The League was up and strong for Pembrooke, we are diversifying and building our types and numbers,
If your interested , its not just for faeries
Tim

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/irishincalifornia/Pembrooke/baby072.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/irishincalifornia/Pembrooke/baby076.jpg

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Valhalla Rideshare

oldtdevil — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:12:55 GMT

So this is a little last minute, but my rider bailed for the trip to Valhalla this weekend (6/8). Anyone need a ride or looking for a rider? I'm in the Oakland area, have a reliable pick-up with plenty of room for stuff. Email me at tazz@backbeatpress.com.

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Pavilion Prices slated to go up June 1st!

Cowboy — Tue, 22 May 2007 15:22:33 GMT

Greetings!

I have been told by my *contact* down at Panther Pavilions tha ttheir pricing will be going up June 1st, as the new catalogues will be coming out then.
BUT, - if you're still wanting to garner something new and big and white to live in (and aren't into aluminum and wheels) yet this Summer, contact me for both the yet-pre-raised prices AND my 10% off retail discount which those nice peeps down yonder in West Va. allow all canvas ordered through lil' ol' me. Go check out my listing for the dee-tails if you're interested!

Cheers and shake a leg to save what will prolly equal at least 20% if gotten into the system before the 31st!
Cowboy / Viktor

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