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Faire Magazine is just for YOU!

2009-01-04T05:01:51Z

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are you as dorky as I am??

2008-05-01T00:01:14Z

I can't believe this but I am already making plans for this year's season...for October!!! Every year my scallywag friends and I leave our cares and woes at home, and have a Boys Day at the Faire. We spend the day flirting, carousing, drinking (shocking, I know) and entertaining. Some of us are ex-Rennies and ALL of us are a wee bit daft but without a doubt, we will kiss your hand if you're a Lady and buy you an ale if you are a Lord (or is that the other way around???). Drop me a note and I'll buy you a pint!
cheers
John

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Opening Weekend - August 25-26, 2007 - Roll Call!

2007-08-23T18:18:23Z

I'm going ... are you???

Arghhhh!

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MDRF Special Event Weekends Announced

2007-05-17T16:04:13Z

August 25th & 26th:
Children's Weekend
All kids 11 and under are admitted free. "Princess & Pirate Party" from
11:30am - 12:30pm.
(Party details are forthcoming)

September 8th & 9th:
Celtic Celebration
Music, dance, pipes & caber toss!

September 22nd & 23rd:
Adventure Weekend
Seafaring, pirates and the age of exploration. This weekend we explore beyond the shores of England. Learn about life at sea. Hear stories of great adventures. And of course, matey- there be pirates! Pirate costume contest for both adults & children. Prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costume - head to toe.

October 6th & 7th:
Oktoberfest!
German music, dancing. . .and beer!

October 20th & 21st:
Chivalry Weekend
The Renaissance, a time of romance! And on this weekend we celebrate chivalry and love. In honor of King Henry's marriage to Anna of Cleves, the King has called forth jousters to take part in a special jousting tournament to decide who is the greatest knight in the realm. (Please note - jousting takes place every festival day).

On Sunday, October 21st, couples are invited to renew their commitment vows at a special ceremony at 11am. (Location and details are forthcoming.)

For more info you can check out the official site at www.rennfest.com or check out our expanded bulletin board about MDRF at:http://fomdrforg.proboards54.com

Enjoy!

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Fencing Lessons

2005-10-10T04:06:28Z

My father wants to learn to fence. He has called the two schools that teach fencing in his area but the classes offered are on days that he cannot make take the classes. He wants to pay a professional tutor to come to his house on a convenient schedule to teach him fencing. Does anyone know a person in the D.C. Metro area (or someone who would commute) that is qualified or capable of teaching my father fencing? Please respond to me personally, I couldn't figure out how to post his as a request or a listing.

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Transitions Yoga and Dance Hafla!!! next weekend!

2005-07-14T13:56:37Z

Transitions Yoga and Dance Hafla!!! next weekend!
Cross posted for Wendy from Transitions Yoga and Dance

event details - http://www.transitionsyogaanddance.com/page/page/1940446.htm

Hafla is "party" in Arabic. Even if you dont attend the
Onca workshop during the day on Saturday, July 23rd, then
you can attend the party/hafla at night for only $15/which
includes a show and food and a performance slot IF you want
to perform.

There will be lots of open dancing and extra drums to play!
You know you love to dance so come join in on the fun!

Please RSVP for us on line so we are certain to have enough
food for the hafla.

Wendy

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HEy

2005-05-19T22:34:04Z

Why doesnt' anyone post on here anymore? This tribe needs to liven up. Come on folks, pic a topic!!

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Pyrates Invade Fells Point, Baltimore, MD

2005-04-17T19:48:17Z

http://homepage.mac.com/blackfoxofde/FoMDRF-2005/PhotoAlbum33.html

photos of over 80 of us pyrates ( and friendsofMDRF.org ) as we pulled of a Pub Crawl in Fells Point. . . It was great fun and promises to be an annual event!

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FoMDRF.org latest email update 4/10/5

2005-04-11T17:21:02Z

Hello all you Friends!

Let the drooling of anticipation begin. . . we're less than five months from MDRF opening! WOOHOOO.

So let's start getting the FoMDRF house in order!

1) If you don't see your picture and/or answers to the 20 questions on your page listed at: http://www.friendsofmdrf.org/MEMBERS/bios.html

then one of the following has happened:
a) You never sent the photo/answers to me (questions to be answered are at: http://theblackfox.proboards27.com/index.cgi?board=membership&action=display&num=1092831946
b) You sent them repeatedly but to the wrong email - send to: blackfoxofde@gmail.com
c) I lost them both or one or the other

2) If you no longer want to be a member of our group, please email me at: blackfoxofde@gmail.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. This will automatically pull you from the database.

3) If you know someone who's thinking about becoming a member of FoMDRF.org, please send me their email addy and I'll send out a 'welcome' package of info.

4) Our new Pyrate Ship, The Polly Dodger has tons of open positions for folks with Privateer Guild pins. Even if you don't have one, you can join the crew as a deck hand! email either Chelle or myself for more info, or go to www.pollydodger.com

5) If you want a membership certificate/ID card, please email me and I'll have one ready for you by our Anniversary Party.. . .btw. . .keep Saturday June 25 open, as we have a special 1 year anniversary of FriendsofMDRF.org to be held at the PARF grounds during their Celtic Fling. If we can get 20 or more to RSVP, we can get a private area to hold our celebration! (more info on that to come in May)
6) We have 200 members (including the RESERVED places) at present and we're re-thinking the directorship positions. Lumpy, Sandman, Prax, NoirCyn, Myrddin, Magpie, Chelle, and myself will be meeting soon to discuss this idea. Although these folks make up the core of our Management, the meeting will be open to all members. . . again, more info to come.

7) Expect this kind of group email every month or even few weeks as MDRF2005 grows closer.

As always,

Your Black Fox,
Steve Kimball

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prepare for faire

2005-04-08T13:51:47Z

http://www.relaxorium.com/journalpics/thellamasong.swf

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Clothing Purchase

2005-04-07T23:49:09Z

I am looking for a pirate style bodice. Anyone know where I can find one for fairly inexpensive? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

2005-03-17T14:53:09Z

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy St. Patrick's Day! Hope you all have a great one. here is a little Irish Prayer that I LOVE and thought I would share...

An Irish Prayer for You!

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
In the palm of his hand.

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Ok

2005-02-22T01:49:22Z

So, I have no life to speak of..and little money but time I have TONS of. So I would love to get more involved with the Renn Fest in some way. I just don't know how to go about doing it. I am kind of shy at first and then I open up.

Any ideas?

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Help me please, oh great Black Fox

2005-01-30T03:45:22Z

Due to health reasons I really wasn't able to be involved in the Festival this year. I am upset to say I only made it to the MDRF one time and this deeply depresses me. Anyhoo, I had signed up for the website but I lost all of my info. Do you know how I can get reinvolved? I would GREATLY appreciate any help. Thanks darlin!

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Hello?

2004-12-07T01:25:41Z

Is anyone out there? The season is over and still no one is posting. What's goin on folks?

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Thank yous. . . xposted everywhere MDRF is

2004-10-25T20:59:41Z

I think I summed up what it feels like to share the Faire with so many friends in my most recent LJ entry, of which the last paragraphs read:
The Maryland Renaissance Festival is much more than 19 days spent in the company of friends who share the same love for "time travel". . . it's what was called in the 1960s a "Happening." It's Woodstock and a church revival rolled into one spiritual essay of love, friendship, and the savoring of delights long left this world.
If I can form the word without crying, it would be HUZZAHHH!
thanx.

(to see and read the whole thing, go to: http://www.livejournal.com/users/blackfoxofde/ )

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Hello?

2004-10-08T00:40:02Z

We are nearing the end of season and it seems that no one has posted much at all? Where is everyone? Enjoying the actual faire instead of just typing about it?

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DAMN WEATHER!!!

2004-09-18T14:15:29Z

We are having some horrible, AWFUL weather as I am sure you all know. This combined with what appears to be a recent crappy few weeks has caused me to miss the terrific wedding of our fearless leader and his lovely lady.

I take this public forum to apologize to you Black Fox. I really REALLY wanted to make it but with recent events, such as two tornadoes touching down within 20 minutes of my house, I am unable to attend. I wish you all the BEST!! Again I apologize!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

2004-09-16T02:34:27Z

To our fearless leader. Best wishes for a great wedding and happy life together with the lovely Lady Cynthia! Hope all is well...HUZZAH!!

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Favorite

2004-09-03T11:03:29Z

Ok ladies and gents, since festival season is upon us, was wondering what your favorite show or appearance was or is, actually.

My mom loves the jousting, the hubby likes the juggling(being that he himself is a juggler) and the old show Whipflash, and I am an ever loving fan of The Bloody Drama, Comedy show(being heartbroken that Sir Jim Nieb moved to La); and Shakespeare's Skum(my first ever show seen at the Faire).

Anyone else have a favorite?

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group photos

2004-08-31T12:00:04Z

Friends of the Maryland Renaissance Festival will meet for photos on the following:

FoMDRF photos at 4 pm upon the Market Stage on Saturday & 12:30 Sunday at the Dragon Inn!
only members signed into the bulletin board are asked to be present.

http://theblackfox.proboards27.com/index.cgi

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Friends of MDRF Bulletin Board TRIPLES IN SIZE!

2004-08-25T11:59:16Z

Members of Friends of MDRF have grown in size from 3 when we started on August 11 to 44 as of this morning! (Aug 25).

If you've not joined up then you're not getting the "real scoop" on everything going on at the Festival. . . and you can join in!. . . meet some castmembers and admin folks from the festival!

Best of all, mingle with folks who love MDRF as much as you do!
http://theblackfox.proboards27.com/index.cgi

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CHAT TONIGHT AT 8!

2004-08-25T03:01:37Z

First chat for Friendsofmdrf.org! be there!

8 pm maryland time

http://64.177.3.96/alascripts/alachat/chat.cgi

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www.FriendsofMDRF.org

2004-08-19T12:23:05Z

Yepper, with all the excitement that this new idea brought with it last April, I've plopped down the cash to set up www.FriendsofMDRF.org

At the site will be bios for folks to submit so we know exactly who we have here. . . a chat room . . .full bulletin boards . . links to others' MDRF photo and fan pages. . . MDRF online games and of course all the info you usually check this "room" for.

HUZZAH and bring on the dancing wenches! (topless and horny)

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Opening Day

2004-08-09T18:35:15Z

Hey all, was wondering who is going to be in attendance for opening day of Faire. I am bringin some friends and thought it would be great to meet some of you guys in person. This will be my first visit of the year but definately not my last.

was also wondering if anyone had info on the PARF. I would like to jot up there this season and see how it compares to the good old MRF. Drop a note and let me know. Good Morrow to You all!

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Team Wench: First MidSummer Fantasy Ball

2004-08-08T06:04:53Z

http://www.MSFantasyBall.com/

Please join Team Wench as we support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society with their First MidSummer Fantasy Ball
Saturday, August 7th, 8pm to 1am

This pan-historical masquerade ball is being held in support of our Team Wench Chesapeake Challenge Walk participants as they take on a 3-day journey to eradicate MS.

Tickets are $45 in advance ($50 at the door) and will entitle you to a wonder-filled night of feasting and frolicking, including live entertainment, raffles, costume contests, a complete dinner, full open bar, and of course music and dancing into the wee hours of the night!

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The MDRF Poem

2004-07-31T03:17:40Z

A Revel without a Grove
A Seusian poem of MDRF
by The Black Fox
(Steve Kimball)

It's 9:30 and you stand
and you wait and you wait,
you wait at the gate,
for you've learned not to be late.

You know that's early,
almost an hour before,
the opening of Revel Grove,
a village you adore.

For ten months you have waited,
right here in this spot.
You can tell by the looks,
and the smell. . oh, and the cot.

What would drive such a person
to enact such a plan?
"It's MDRF" you reply,
"You just can't understand."

The cast mounts the keep,
the show soon begins.
Here come the Royals,
It's King Henry again.

He stands and gives notice,
He yells out at the crowds.
He commands us to make merry,
The cannon then sounds.

The gates are now open,
sardine-like we shuffle.
Then into the arms of Stupina,
you huggle.

The atmosphere envelopes you,
like a comfortable quilt.
. . . and you just saw a wench,
with her hand up a kilt.

Ahhhh, the ale booths are open
and you've a tankard of meade.
"It's 12 0'clock somewhere,"
You rationalize the need.

You're grabbed by a Pyrate,
a Royale kiss from small Peg.
You blush and you stumble,
"umm. . . I need a Scotch Egg."

She gives you a wink
and waves you away.
RenFolks are incredible,
and your day has been made.

Another great fortune,
you're first in the line.
But you'veemptied your tankard,
you're ready for wine.

With grape in your cup,
the royals you see.
They're meeting and greeting,
but you have to pee.

On to the porta-pots,
what luck you must have.
They're clean and they're spotless,
and don't smell quite too bad.

With a slam of plastic,
the door upon box.
You wash with some Wipey™,
to keep away "pox."

You gather yourself,
and head to the crowd.
Your friend Fred is King Henry,
you share a hug after a bow.

With a smile you leave him,
but you'll see him again soon.
At the Royale Feast's banquet,
an hour and half past noon.

You walk by the shops,
and gaze through the doors.
At the leather, ceramics,
wood, pewter, and swords.

Wood chips cover
the path at the faire
and kicking them up:
a sunlit cloud in the air.

You love this whole place,
and each nook and cranny.
From the goop-filled mudpit,
to the Girls of O'Danny.
(Daisy, Dee-Dee, and Fanny)

From the Chapel of St. George
and its mundane-ridden stocks,
To the agape-mouthed crowds
watching the adams apple of Johnny Fox.

Along comes mime Mimi,
on seven foot stilts.
and look there's more wenches,
with more hands up more kilts.

A small rodent, it hits you,
on the back of your head.
Emrys Fleet gives a laugh,
"Don't worry, she's dead."

By Three of the clock,
you're watching Squire Rosman walk cable.
Then you grab a smoked turkey leg,
a Renaissance Faire staple.

Ahhh Fight School's the thing,
You learn while you laugh.
It's an amazing display,
and an ale you now quaff.

Feeling quite chipper,
but not over the edge.
You take in some theatre,
Shakespeare's Skum from a ledge.

It's a vantage point,
across from the Globe,
Where you can see the whole stage
and the strolling crowds below.

A break was whats needed,
you stare at the folks.
Whether garbed or in street clothes,
there's smiles on most.

At a quarter-till-six,
you must with the haste be make-ed.
It's off to the White Hart,
for Pub Sing and get waste-ed.

"One for the company,
and one for my lass. . ."
You know all the words,
from the first to the last.

You gaze a bit tearilly,
as the lamps are soon lit.
but a large wench's large corset
has just popped out a large. . . uh. . . bit.

As dusk starts to settle,
and your tankard's now dry.
But Pub Sing's not over,
till Amethyst cries.

A hush takes over,
as it get's closer to seven.
As we remember those passed,
like Bill Huttel in heaven.

Our Royal King Henry,
gives his Royal good bye.
Jack Rackham and Pyrates,
soon finish with Ald Lang Syne.

Nymblewyke breathes fire,
and the cannon booms more.
A bag-piped progress,
as we head for the door.

It's a triumphant end,
to a glorious day.
And it's best if it's Maryland,
. . . the Renaissance Way.

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New Board for FMRF

2004-06-24T12:47:44Z

I started a new Bulletin Board for Friends of the Maryland Renaissance Festival. It's a lot easier to use than the prior version and has many more features. I'd love some feedback as to categories to add and please join (it's free!). Information will Include pasted items from the A.F.R. Newsgroup as well as the Meetup: Renaissance Fairs group and of course all the Tribe info.

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New Scot Site

2004-06-22T11:28:39Z

Our new Scottish pages will start being populated with Scot-Info soon, but come check out what we have so far (although all under construction). Let me know what you think!

www.blackfoxdesigns.com/scot/

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Wenches thar be!

2004-06-13T15:09:20Z

A new tribe I've created for we rogues who like a good wench. . . and for wenches who want to show their "wares" to a few good rogues!

http://wenches.tribe.net

Very HOT Wenches

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HOW LONG?!

2004-05-27T20:18:16Z

I am sitting here pining for the days of meade and fellowship...HOW long till the faire opens?

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Fair Hill Scottish Highland Games This weekend (May 15)

2004-05-15T18:37:47Z

http://www.fairhillscottishgames.org/

Fair Hill Scottish Highland Games This weekend (May 15)

Big highland games with band competition. . . In Maryland, Just over the Delaware line. . . WE'll be there!

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Scottish Tribe

2004-04-22T13:26:09Z

A new Tribe for those who are Scottish. . . or play one on TV . . . or at faire. . . a fun way to express your Highland pride! http://scottsmen.tribe.net

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Medieval Times

2004-03-27T03:48:29Z

Greetings and Salutations All! I was wondering if anyone has visited Medieval Times in the Arundel Mills Mall, and if so, what was your experience? Did you like it? Was it authentic? Is it worth the price? Any and all info someone could give me would be appreciated. Thanks and God Speed!!

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Renfest documentary (xposted everywhere)

2004-03-11T23:59:46Z

For more than a few years now I've been drawing up an idea for a ren documentary. I use digital video equipt. at work for multimedia projects and between Fred (MDRF's King Henry VIII) Nelson and myself, we have enough video editing equipment and experience to start our own production house! I'd ask m'friend for help but he's always booked!

Of course this idea would be more a labour of love than of profit and the the footage therein would be limited to the RenFests that we go to. . namely MDRF, PARF, NYRF (tux), and the Fairy Festival in PA. The majority of the pices, of course, would be of MDRF (home faire).

I'd include NJRF or VARF but they really don't have permanent sites yet.

My overview of the documentary would start with a basic "what is faire" and what folks can expect at the faire (i.e. the mundane public). Interviews would include folks who have come to the faire for the first time and those who frequent but haven't become playtrons. Also included would be some quick information about the time periods covered by most faires (Henry VIII, Elizabeth, Robin Hood, King Arthur). Perhaps a quick history of ren faires in the US would be in order and a shout out to Medieval Times™ (who, who knows might help fund such a documentary).

The next section would be that of the playtron (i.e. ME). . . those of us who pay to get in the gates but once inside, it would be tough to judge whether we worked there or not. . . asking of course the "whys" that all of us get asked on a daily basis.

Next would come of course those that work the faire and would be broken into three parts: 1)Actors & Entertainment 2) Vendors 3)Administrative. The first two are obvious, but the third would, I think, be interesting from a "how the hell do they pull this off" point of view. Things like hazard insurance and keeping things on schedule amaze me at this point as to how it all gets done.

As a wrap-up, there would be a "typical" day at the fair, with a walking tour of MDRF, taking in all the sites and sounds (too bad there's no smell technology yet). Ending with the pub sing at MDRF and the torch-lit parade to the gates, the credits would roll.

Annnnd. . . as this idea has been fleshed out so far, there would be greater detail as to folks who've made a profession out of Renfaires from clothing to cutting CDs of pyrate songs. . . and then the fandom of faires from sites on the web to this very newsgroup.

In short, I want to get it ALL.

What do ye think?

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Info

2004-03-11T23:22:35Z

Hello all..For people who are supposed to love the MRF, none of you seem to talk. What's going on? What is everyone's plans for the upcoming Festival year? ANYONE???

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165

2004-03-09T03:34:20Z

Only 165 days till the opening of the festival. . . think it's too early to hang out at the front gate?

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Welcome

2004-03-01T15:30:27Z

wooohooo another place for friends of mdrf to hook up!

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