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My sister works fer Disney up there, and she is one of the Highland/Scots festival Organizers as well. I will contact her to see if she has any time to spare and would be interested in getting involved. She loves decorating things and is very good at finding stuff, but she is also finishing the remodel on her new old home. I'll be back on this.

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Hehehehe... will see about the pirates, I think there will be plenty who shall attend this convention for reenactors. As to props and decor, what all ye still be needin', Bilge? Bottles? brass an' silver? Lanterns? Maps? jewelry?

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Hehehehe... will see about the pirates, I think there will be plenty who shall attend this convention for reenactors. As to props and decor, what all ye still be needin', Bilge? Bottles? brass an' silver? Lanterns? Maps? jewelry?

Well, first off - nothing that might be pilfered. Lanterns and jewelry would look smashing, but I can't be responsible for them and I don't think you want to see someone walk off with your goods. But if anyone has spare room in their vehicle for a small wooden crate, a few yeards of burlap, or even a ships wheel that could be leaned against the wall - that sort of stuff. I know that for the most part it's unlikely that anyone will have such large ticket items lying around and the means to easily transport them, but I figured it's worth throwing out there just the same.

I've not even seen a picture of the room, so I'm flying blind. But I certainly have a large assortment of pirate flags I'll bring, an old smashed up barrel, some small furniture to DJ from, some tattered fabric I can drape over anything unsightly, etc.

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Hehehehe... will see about the pirates, I think there will be plenty who shall attend this convention for reenactors. As to props and decor, what all ye still be needin', Bilge? Bottles? brass an' silver? Lanterns? Maps? jewelry?

Well, first off - nothing that might be pilfered. Lanterns and jewelry would look smashing, but I can't be responsible for them and I don't think you want to see someone walk off with your goods. But if anyone has spare room in their vehicle for a small wooden crate, a few yeards of burlap, or even a ships wheel that could be leaned against the wall - that sort of stuff. I know that for the most part it's unlikely that anyone will have such large ticket items lying around and the means to easily transport them, but I figured it's worth throwing out there just the same.

I've not even seen a picture of the room, so I'm flying blind. But I certainly have a large assortment of pirate flags I'll bring, an old smashed up barrel, some small furniture to DJ from, some tattered fabric I can drape over anything unsightly, etc.

I'd be careful with anything too big and too heavy Bilge... as we were asked to set our display up in your room but we were also told that it would have to be taken down and put away so the room could be used at night for other things, including the ball... sorry that was too much work especially if we do bring the tavern, gallows, etc... once we set that up we want to be able to leave it, not have to Put it away all the time... I do agree though, small things may go missing, but we should be able to fix you up with some stuff...


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I am thinking, mayhaps we should ask exactly where they are putting you... I would rather see you set up in the same hall with us, then be cloistered away in some room, no one else is using during the day... as some of us need to be at the display at all times, it might be better to have you right next door to us... that way you might not end up alone... I remember the first year, the Romans and the Waves (?) had one room all to themselves, detached from the rest of the displays and vendors, they were pretty lonely....

I have broken down and moved sound equipment plenty of times before, so I am thinking moving you into different rooms at night, if necessary, would be a whole lot easier than moving our sh---stuff...

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Hmm... a display and demo room seperate from the sutlers and the ball room would be awesome.

Bilge ye ask for whatever stuff ye want - make a list and check it twice -and we will see about bringing some stuff. :rolleyes: OK?

~Lady B

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Just so we are on the same page here. Bilge will be in half a ball room and the display groups (which include Archangel, Romans, Bristol Ren. Faire and so on...) will be right outside of this ballroom area in the hallway.

We are close enough so we can walk in and out of the ballroom to interact and enjoy Bilge's company and great music.

As for decorations...light and easy to manage will have to be the theme here. The basic stuff that can be stacked and stored under a table or two will work out to be the best.

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Sorry Bilge, looks like yer stuck like the rest of us... how often can ye walk away from the board? ;) Oi any WWII swing style pirate music??

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The tavern is already up in that neck of the woods... and in order to keep the captain happy just send Grace... ;)

But there is one item that I would love to take, boy would they all sh*te...


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The tavern is already up in that neck of the woods... and in order to keep the captain happy just send Grace... ;)

But there is one item that I would love to take, boy would they all sh*te...

Hey Sterling,

the wife and I werejust talking about RF5.... Are you driving, or flying? (Or something else?). Long story short, is if you are driving and would like a free resting point, you're more than welcome to stop here on the way.... As long as you're not allergic to cats that is. ;)

Anyways, let us know.

Cheers.

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i believe cousin robbie is still tryin to get fidels autograph.

ROTDLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can just hear it now..."Who the hell is cousin Johnny and what do we need to do to contact him and get you the hell OUT of Cuba!!"


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The tavern is already up in that neck of the woods... and in order to keep the captain happy just send Grace... ;)

But there is one item that I would love to take, boy would they all sh*te...

Hey Sterling,

the wife and I werejust talking about RF5.... Are you driving, or flying? (Or something else?). Long story short, is if you are driving and would like a free resting point, you're more than welcome to stop here on the way.... As long as you're not allergic to cats that is. ;)

Anyways, let us know.

Cheers.

I usually drive because there is just too much crap...um..important pc stuff to take for the event... (yeah just call me captain Pack Mule)... but depending on how much time I can take off, I just might take you up on that... thanks you two, much obliged for the offer...


"I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers

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LMAO! Captain Pack Mule! I shan't say a word further.

Anyway, Small ticket items be what I mostly have that can be tucked away under a table swiftly or event removed and packed back away in the hotel room.

Pray fo' me, mates... that I won't become sick and miss this event, too. :unsure: :::crossin' fingers and swords:::

~Lady B

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Am definitely putting this on my calendar for the future. Sounds like an amazing event! Have fun guys!

and stay warm and drive safe... today its COLD everywhere.

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Ye would know...


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Just ask yer wife, I'm sure she would be happy to explain it to ye


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i btter ask her now...with a day er 2 before christmas...she's still on her best behavior....and the knives are all locked up....she didnt even bat an eyelash when she came home and found that me aan me 2 year old daughter were making cookies....with lots and lots and lots of flour.... :unsure:

actually she bein soo nice right now...it's kinda creepy?? :unsure:

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LMAO!!!!

Poor Dogge.

Hell, Poor Captain!

Cheeky, I presume ye'll have yo'r spoon with ye? T' keep th' lot in line?

Aye, Nell. It's a fabulous event. Highly educational with the amount of reenactors all over. Ye are bound to learn something. I swear, if ye go away that weekend without learning a thing... ye must have been locked away in yo'r room th' whole bloody weekend.

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Wait... then again, make sure it's YO'R room an' not one of those that belong to th' Archangels. LMAO! Otherwise... YE WON'T SLEEP!!!!

::Looks at the crewe::: Love ya guys. :::bats eyelashes at them:::

~Lady B

Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!"

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i btter ask her now...with a day er 2 before christmas...she's still on her best behavior....and the knives are all locked up....she didnt even bat an eyelash when she came home and found that me aan me 2 year old daughter were making cookies....with lots and lots and lots of flour.... :unsure:

actually she bein soo nice right now...it's kinda creepy?? :unsure:

Hmmm the calm before the storm??


"I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers

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LMAO!!!!

Poor Dogge.

Hell, Poor Captain!

Cheeky, I presume ye'll have yo'r spoon with ye? T' keep th' lot in line?

ROTDLMBAOWTs... Cheeky keepin US in line?! :unsure::unsure: One needs to keep themself inline before they're able to keep others inline and with Cheeky that AIN'T EVER GONNA HAPPEN...ack choking on laughter... air, I need air....

The only line she can keep is one like this...that's why she's now the ex-mistress....

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"I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers

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LMAO! Oh, why do I have a feeling RF5 will be VERY, VERY good, too. :unsure:

Now, Sterling... ye should know better than a group o' pirates bein' in line and well behaved. Tis th' Gentlewomen who do what they can t' keep a sailor in line. But, if that's not possible, then ye go with th' sayin': "if ye can't beat 'em... JOIN 'EM!"

'Course in that image there... she didn't have her spoon in hand so... I suppose she was caught unarmed. Generally a prize t' be claimed. But I don't know there though Sterling... between Kate and Mickey at PiP... both of 'em gone wild.. might be best t' keep yo'r eyes upon them. Hehehe...

~Lady B

Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!"

"I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed."

The one, the only,... the infamous!

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