^, <, V

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ I don't have a romantic bone in my body I'd prefer fabric over flowers anyday.

< Pirated my mom's computer & am killing time before heading over to RF. Yippie!

V What do you do to kill time?

[LongTom]

^ Heh. You need to ask?

< Taking a break to let some training soak into my brain.

V What do you do to keep on task?

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ Either I think about the task being done and behind me, or I start working on it before my brain can create any delays.

< Trying to complete a task using a beta version of software, but it keeps thwarting me!

V Flowers or chocolate?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Flowers. Timeless, sweet, saucy..picked along the way or from a florist..always goode

< Watching deicing of aircraft.

Have a secret - not allowed to tell.

V Last instance of Deja vu?

[Jacky Tar]

^ Deja Vu everyday... pick up your towel... pick up your towel... Did I just say that?

< Parenting, the best job, with the worst pay... but good benefits most days.

V Wot was yer worst job?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^My very first job at a McCrorys snack counter. There were some hysterical moments..but the brown pilly polyester uniforms...and the cabbie hat...

< My hands are freezing brrrrrr

V What one thing drives you nuts (As in not capping the toothpaste etc)

[Jacky Tar]

^ Members o' me crew not emptyin' the trash can when it's beyond full. (Balancin' one more piece o' trash on top...)

< Sometimes, everyone waits fer dad t' take care o' everything.

V Do people leave things for you to do, that they could do?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Ask the ex BF (Note the word EX)

< In my family I have been the designated shopper and wrapper for most birthdays and Christmas for nigh on many years. Ya gotta love brothers...thot their wives would take over..now I wrap their gifts to the wives. However I am a fabulous and creative wrapper so I dont mind.

V Have a tradition of wrappin into the wee hours on Christmas eve. Just

me, my santa hat, some Carols an a drink.

Have any personal traditions that you do?

[Black Hearted Pearl]

^The day after Christmas, we usually sail on the Lady Washington out of Marina Del Rey, CA. This year, she wasn't there the day after Christmas.

<I live for vacations. If I don't have a vacation/trip planned, I get depressed. Even if I don't end up going on the trip, just having to plan it and wait for it makes me happy.

V What's the most memoriable trip you have ever taken?

[Jacky Tar]

^ Our trip t' Canada when my daughter was 'bout two. The folks in Canada were very friendly.

< Didn't need a passport then. Things have changed, sadly.

V When it comes t' vacations are ye a detailed planner, or do ye just grab yer kit an go?

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ A bit of both, actually. I generally plan out parts of a vacation and let the rest of it just happen. And I've been known to take spontaneous weekend trips.

< Overdue for a trip to Canada.

V Pack light or take lots of stuff?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Highly skilled packer (skilled packer - closed course) looks light, mostly isnt..

< Has a dubious collection of high end hotel toiletries

V Like to fly? Hate to fly? Why?

[The Doctor]

^ I love to fly. I grew up a NASA brat, so any chance I get to leave the surly bond of Earth, I'll take it.

< Through a combination of drinking, partying, wenching(!), and smuggling(!!), I am now a bonafide Caribbean pyrate.

V What be yer wildest exploit?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Released a neighbors horses and ran when the guy came out with a shotgun. Yeah..I was young, dumb, daring and hangin out with my brothers friends. They ran a lot faster than I did.

Raced in a GTO 1/4 mile street race (Again bros friends)

Walked to the middle of a very large and frozen lake

Things I wouldnt do again. But looking for something......

< Does standing right next to the runway as the concordes wheels leave the ground only 50 feet from you and the vibrations shake you silly count?

^

V Passing on Jacks question because it's a good one..

[Jacky Tar]

^ Flyin' a glider in Reno, cliff climbing, an back packin' in the Sierra's.

< I was the oldest of four, not a dare devil like Red Cat's bro.

V Ever past up a chance at adventure, an wish ye hadn't?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Aerobatic lesson - Still don't know if me stomach could take it lol

< Did some dumb things looking back, but youth, you know, two brothers and had to feed the wild side..

Now..since.. I have gone flying(piloted), waterskiid once, embarassed myself on a sailboard, snorkeled till I was dizzy, traveled extensively and I think I may add skiing next year. Someday I want to go wreck diving.

V What would you learn to do if time/money were no object?

[lady snow]

^hmmmmmmmm - proficient sign language- know some but want to be fluent - would really be a plus when trying to be part of the blackfryars cast at the ren faire.

< just got through the second weekend of performances of beauty andthe east. 6 shows down, 7 to go!

\/ are you comfortable in front of a crowd?

[Mary Diamond]

^ Goodness, no, I am far too new, and self-conscious, and tongue-tied. That's where I hope the good crewe of Archangel will be able to help me out ~

< Brand new to pirating and reenacting and such, but, goodness, is it legal to have this much fun?

V What is your favorite Pirate event in the States?

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ Depends - I like visiting my SoCal pirate friends at the Ojai faire, but for sheer fun I like the Kearny faire (any faire where pirates are invited to make noise of the bang and boom variety is my kind of faire!)

< Exhausted today! The Jamba Juice matcha green tea blast with energy boost is helping, though.

V If you could change anything about your local faire, what would it be? (excepting the quarrels between authentics vs. hollywood fairegoers.)

[Black Hearted Pearl]

^My local fair is in the middle of the desert; in a State where we have more man-made lakes than any other state. Why can't we have the fair at one of the man-made lakes....like Ojai does?

<Getting ready to raid the opening day of the AZ Ren Fest. It's suppose to be dry and hot. I'm debating whether to wear the tall boots or stockings and shoes. I'm on my own with the 3 cabin boys.

V What part of your garb would you never consider going without?

[Morgan Dreadlocke]

/\ A rag on me head. Tis the only spot not sunburn proof.

> Haven't been ta the renn faire since about '88. Was rained on every time. Hope this bleedin' shirt don't shrink anymore. Got scary tight

\/Does ye travel ta an event done up or after ye gets there?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Done up would be way more fun.

< Havent done it yet but looking for the first opportunity this Spring/Summer

V What was your first garb event?

[Salty]

^F&I affair

< dont mind me too wound to rest

V favorite type of garb?

[Morgan Dreadlocke]

/\ That would be the "Great Desert War" 'round 84-85. Precurser ta the Estrella War. 'Bout 500 combattants in the biggest dust bowl ye ever seen.

< Went ta the 2nd Estrella war, in armour, on a bike. BIG MISTAKE. 2 hour ride with a 15 lb helm gives ye a Lou Ferrignio neck fer a few days.

\/ Car, truck , van or bike ta the next event?

[Morgan Dreadlocke]

A day late an a dollar short Carry on.