Renfaire birthday

[kitanzi]

I guess it's a tradition now - it's been twice! Last year I was kidnapped off to the GA Renfaire for my birthday by the conspiracy of autographedcat, joyeuse13 and abovenyquist for one of the best birthdays I've ever had. This year I instigated it, but dragged the same folks along plus thatcrazycajun, hilfy, wheezingirl and her husband Matt (who I don't think has an LJ - correct me if I'm wrong!) Hilfy, ACat and I got there about ten, and others showed up at somewhat staggered times in a typical herding cats fashion, but cellphones turned out to be a (somewhat mixed) blessing and we all had a great time with lots of fun, a bit too much sun, a Lost Boys concert, a couple of visits to see the Parrots of the Carribean, more street performer interaction than usual (maybe because we got there so early), and lots of browsing/shopping. This year I did get the gorgeous silk harem pants I'd drooled over last year - yay for having money! On the whole, however, I think we got off relatively cheaply, and I had a lovely time. ACat, Hilfy and I left after about four and a half hours due to heat, tiredness, and general soreness, and left the others still hopefully having just as much fun. (Yes, ACat will of course have photos up soon. I'm disappointed that the belly dancers weren't there this weekend, however.)

We dropped Hilfy off, came home, vegged out in the airconditioning with some amaaaaazing Ben and Jerry's ice cream - Willy Nelson's Country Peach Cobbler. Seriously, brand new favorite flavor, sooooo good. Anyhow, we had a quiet afternoon and evening, and finally finally finally watched the premiere of Blood Ties from where it was lurking on the tivo - I recommend that, too. And now, I think, to bed. I hope everyone had just as good a day, whatever made that for them.

Comments

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

It was a fun day--after you left us we saw the Washing Well Wenches, shopped a bit (I got one of the neat hair thingies!) and then saw the fire juggling and some Tortuga Twins. I'm sorry we didn't get to spend more time with you guys, though. Hopefully we can make another trip before the faire ends.

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

The wenches are fun - and often a good way to cool off, too! We'll definitely let you know when we go back, and I hope the timing works out for you both coming along.

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

Might be just me...I'm not sure Aaron would be up for another hot day outdoors. Also, you're more likely to get me out for a 10:30 appearance. :)

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Ok, when we figure it out I'll let you know, but please thank him for coming out on the hot day with all of us! (And thank you both for not complaining when we left relatively soon after managing to meet up with you!)

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

Complaining? Au contraire, I'm sorry we showed up so late and then couldn't find you right away. :) Things happen. I'm glad Rob was ok.

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

Oh, and here are some free weekend dates:

May 5 (but two weekends in a row?)
May 19 (but only if we make it back in time for the housefilk in Loganville!)
May 20
Possibly June 2 or 3, but we're planning company the evening of the 2nd, which may spill over into the 3rd, so I'm not sure what the actual energy level will be.

[celticmoni.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday! :)

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It was a good one!

[quadrivium.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday, indeed! I'm glad it was so much fun! *hugs*

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

*hug* It was, it was! Do you folks do renfaires at all?

[quadrivium.livejournal.com]

I have gone to the one in Murphreesboro (sp?), Tennessee a couple of times and really enjoyed it. alensande, jbrewer, aprice, rowangrey have gone to many more than I have though.

Simon has a wooden shield and sword from one that have always worried me. But, no one's been maimed yet, or had their knee caps broken. So good overall. *grins*

They are a lot of fun! We actually went to Panoply of the Arts in Huntsville, AL on Sunday. They set up musical stages all over the grounds of the Huntsville Museum of arts, and there are dramas, street performers, tents with free arts and crafts for the kids. It's pretty fun too!

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

I just like the idea of an event that uses the word "panoply." :)

[thatcrazycajun.livejournal.com]

Yeh, we had more fun, and I think I sunburned a bit. Glad you had a nice birthday and that I could help make it so. Sorry you lost your metal flower; maybe we can get you another one next time.

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

I sunburned my nose a bit, and my scalp, but nothing bad so I think I did a fair job with the sunblock. I'm glad you could come along!

[annonynous.livejournal.com]

Huh. After midnight already? Ah well, a day late, but not a wish short. Um,

Happy Unbirthday? :)

Ann O. & Chosen One

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

*bearhugs to you both* thank you! Wish you two could have been here!

[bardling.livejournal.com]

A belated "Happy Birthday!" from me, too. *hugs* :)

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

thank you! *hug*

[technoshaman.livejournal.com]

Ummmm.... ok, that makes you *exactly* two years younger than me.

Happy mutual birthday!

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

I didn't realize! Happy birthday to you too, and where are you getting your numbers from? I didn't say which birthday it was. *G* For the record, I turned 97 - again.

[technoshaman.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm assuming what's in your profile is correct... :)

97, eh? *LOL* Oh, goody, that means I've only got three years to go to make it to a hunnert and two...

(There is a bid out for WorldCon... in Luna City... in July, 2069. I want to go. And sing "When I Was A Boy.")

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Ha, I forgot that was in the profile. The profile LIIIIIES, I tell you! I'm 97 for at least the tenth year in a row!

[wheezinggirl.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!
We had a great time at the ren faire. We got there a little before 11am and left a little before 5pm. We were exhausted, but it was worth it. Matt even got a new ren-faire outfit.

Thanks for inviting us - we thoroughly enjoyed outselves.

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you had fun, and very glad you both came along. What kind of new outfit, and are there photos?

[wheezinggirl.livejournal.com]

black pants with laced up cuffs, off white shirt, off white sash. I don' thave pictures now, but I will get them.

[braider.livejournal.com]

Hah! Did you get to see Barely Balanced, the acrobatics troupe/stilt walkers with the gorgeous Cameron over whom I've drooled manys the time?

Oh, and...happy birthday! ;-)

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Thank you! No, not this time, but we're going back a second time this year, or that's the plan.

[weirdsister.livejournal.com]

Are the Lost Boys back together? Or in a different lineup? I had heard they broke up.

Glad you had a great day, and birthday wishes to you from all of us!

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Thank you to you all! They are a different lineup, same name - only String remains from the old lot. They're still good, but not quite the same. Not worse, just different - still fun.

[joecoustic.livejournal.com]

A belated Happy Birthday!

I'm glad you had a good time and I hope you have a great year too! :)

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I surely intend to try! (And I've got a good start on it!)

[catalana.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday (observed)! *grin* It sounds like you had a lovely celebration!

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

*G* I really did. I don't go so much for parties as such, but it is fun to have a way to do fun stuff with friends for it.