William Blydes Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Who plans on being alongside this weekend? William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
Maggie Pricklebottom Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 I will be there Sunday. I also know that the students from the Summer Theatre Institute at SUNY Oswego will be there Sunday.
MajorChaos Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 I'll be there with my lady. Hopefully, we'll cross paths. Chaos, panic, pandemonium - my work here is done. Master-At-Arms, Crew Of The Vigilant Baltimore Maryland Based 17th & 18th Century Naval Living History Crew Of The Vigilant
William Blydes Posted July 19, 2006 Author Posted July 19, 2006 I'm really disapointed... I'm already double booked for the weekend. One event I'm helping to organize, and another with my fencing group. <sigh> William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
Mimi Foxmorton Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 I'll be docked the two days..... Mister Blydes.....unfortunate that we will not meet..... ~F.
William Blydes Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 I am sorry not to meet some of m' pub mates. And missing the first Pirate weekend Now... if for some chance I was able to play my several commitments off against eachother and sneek up the middle and find myself in Sterling on sunday... how would I recognize you, my friends? I'll be wearing what I have in the 'garb' thead. Makes it easier. William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
William Blydes Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 I just couldn't make it on sunday How did it go? I may be dragging some friends out this Saturday. Just make a day trip of it William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
Maggie Pricklebottom Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 My personal obervations...as far as pirates go, lame. Just how many "ho-pirates" can you fit in one venue? Seriously, a lot of really stupid "crap" for costuming. Just what pirate wore stilletto boots, shiny armor chest plate, a fox tail and maribu feathers???? Sometimes just too silly. As for the faire itself...I had an enjoyable time. Loved the commedia show, if you go next weekend make sure to take it in, it's at 12:15. As it rained heavily Saturday, Sunday when I went was very, very croweded. Next weekend is "Romance" weekend, the weekend follwing "Celtic."
William Blydes Posted July 25, 2006 Author Posted July 25, 2006 <sigh> Well, I guess it isn't too bad for a first try at it..... How were the Pyrates Royale? I've been at the faire for Romance weekend. Never really noticed much difference Now... beer weekend (Amber Bock) is a good one Of course, it's closing weekend too. I'll be there sunday for sure. I hope the front office desides to have a Pirate weekend again next year. William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
Gentleman of Fortune Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Ok... someone post pics of the event.... good or bad! and for the record, if I gotta look at fantasy pirates, they might as well be in stilletos and thongs. GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
MajorChaos Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Saturday was a rain soaked day. Still there were lots of people there in the thin little plastic poncho's that the faire had. The Pyrates Royale were awesome. They did some of their old songs and sounded fantastic. The gang that I was with got mistaken a few times for the band. We had to quickly point out "no no... they sing better than us". Sunday was a bright and sunny day. Got to agree with Maggie. I don't think I've seen more costume store/adult fantasy pirates running around. There were definitely more people there Sunday as the beer and food lines took longer to get through... I recommend seeing the young lasses that pour beer and cider at the "Black Horse Pub" ( I think that was the name of the beer stand), it's under the balcony where the court comes out and banters with the crowd. Anyways, these girls would fill you mug up to the brim and still only charge the cost of a drink... even when, like my mug, it would easily take two of the regular plastic cups. As a friend of mine points out.... 'Sterling. "The Faire That's Uphill ... Both Ways." ' There's a good bunch of vendors from MD there as well. Chaos, panic, pandemonium - my work here is done. Master-At-Arms, Crew Of The Vigilant Baltimore Maryland Based 17th & 18th Century Naval Living History Crew Of The Vigilant
Mimi Foxmorton Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Sorry t' have missed ye General. I did ask a number o' likely 'suspects' iffen they were General Chaos but, all denied it....as well as knowledge o' The Pub. I were the "topsail wench" in the Saturday Pirate's Royale show in the black "love Pirate" tee shirt. I did not go in garb as it were pourin' rain on Saturday an' blisterin' hot on Sunday an' I were on a mission t' catch as much theatre as possible. Th' second Pirate Show wit' th' cannons was SUPERB! (Down at th' Dunke Pond) Though that be a 'regular' weekly show an' can be seen all summer. I highly recommend it! Mister Blydes ye be right.......tis my experience that "theme" weekends be no different than other weekends.....or so it would seem..... Mayhap we might meet before summer's end..... Will ye be at Alex Bay Pirate's Weekend(s) in August. I should like t' try an' catch at least one battle! (An' iffen ye comes wit' yer big ship can I sail wit' ye for th' battle?) (Please.) Fair Winds..... ~Foxmorton
Mimi Foxmorton Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Oh...oops...... THAT be why.......it be MAJOR nay GENERAL...... Silly Foxmorton.......... (Though, I expects ye may have figured th' difference had I accosted ye.......)
MajorChaos Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 I were the "topsail wench" in the Saturday Pirate's Royale show in the black "love Pirate" tee shirt.)Fair Winds..... ~Foxmorton Aye, it be Major Chaos... if ye hit the right group they'd 've known who I was. Even the Pyrates Royale know me... by that name. If'n me mind is rememberin' things right... were ye the tall lass that Draco "woo'd" up onto the stage? I'm going to 've to get some of me partners camera's and inspect 'em again... lol. I remember ye for that bit... or should I say the "tops'ls a guiver" bit anyway I was on the opposite side from ya. There were a whole gang of us. I was wearing me long black (soaked) coat and a very droopy black cavalier hat? mayhaps you saw me? anyways. that was a great show. They haven't done that song in a while. Great seeing them dust off some of their old ones. I'll definitely be back again next year. It is a fine faire... well... maybe it could be a tad better if they leveled it a bit Chaos, panic, pandemonium - my work here is done. Master-At-Arms, Crew Of The Vigilant Baltimore Maryland Based 17th & 18th Century Naval Living History Crew Of The Vigilant
Mimi Foxmorton Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Nay on th' hills! Wit' a season pass ye can develop calf muscles t' die for! Part o' the charm o' Sterlin' is th' exhaustion from hill climbin'! Check yer photos!
William Blydes Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 I recommend seeing the young lasses that pour beer and cider at the "Black Horse Pub" ( I think that was the name of the beer stand), it's under the balcony where the court comes out and banters with the crowd. Anyways, these girls would fill you mug up to the brim and still only charge the cost of a drink... even when, like my mug, it would easily take two of the regular plastic cups. Ah yes.... They are fine group of lasses as you've ever seen. Order the mead... you'll get most of a mugs worth. Just a smile and undying devotion is all it will cost you William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
William Blydes Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Saturday was a rain soaked day. Still there were lots of people there in the thin little plastic poncho's that the faire had. The Pyrates Royale were awesome. They did some of their old songs and sounded fantastic. The gang that I was with got mistaken a few times for the band. We had to quickly point out "no no... they sing better than us". Some of my most enjoyable days at faire were in the rain. As long as it isn't too cold, and your garb can take it, it's kind of fun. Usually just the die hards out. It's not good for the faire itself though. Less patrons.... I really hope the Pyrates Royale come back next year if they do the weekend again. It's always interesting to be mistaken for cast. The Canadian faires are all relatively new with few in garb. I was always been mistaken for cast there. One year there was a children's scavenger hunt. They had to find the 'Captain in Black" and introduce themselves with a song or a magic trick. Soon I figured this out and kept pointing them to the cast member who was the real target. The 'Captain' and I had a chat at one of the pubs, and he said I looked more the part than he did. He told me what the next direction what the kids were looking for and was welcome to supply it. The rest of the season when a child introduced himself as part of the hunt, I told them the next clue. It was fun. William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
William Blydes Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Will ye be at Alex Bay Pirate's Weekend(s) in August. I should like t' try an' catch at least one battle! (An' iffen ye comes wit' yer big ship can I sail wit' ye for th' battle?) (Please.) I was talking to my friends in the front office for the St. Lawrence II. They have desided NOT to go to the Pirate Fest in A-Bay!!! The ship got a contract for a cruise to SE Lake Ontario!!! That sucks! William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
William Blydes Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Nay on th' hills!Wit' a season pass ye can develop calf muscles t' die for! Part o' the charm o' Sterlin' is th' exhaustion from hill climbin'! <sigh> I fine lass with a great pair of gams is a sight to behold... William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
Mimi Foxmorton Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Well...more like blisters an' a sore arse...... But, Sterling still be a great Faire! ~F.
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