Good morrow, good folk, I have been speaking with excitement of making my first venture to Texas, now it has been accomplished and I don't know how it could have been any better... I beg your forgiveness as I try to write this, with my quill still trembling in joyous recollection of my time in Texas, HUZZAH!!
Thursday, May 7, I had the joy of going to dinner with Blackbead and his wife. We had so much fun! I had never heard of beer can chicken before, so you will find a picture of it here; I almost died laughing when the waitress put the plate on the table, oh my! The chicken did taste VERY good even if it was hatching a beer can...
'Twas my privilege to attend the Faire at Scarborough in Texas this past Saturday, May 9, in the company of Captain Zeph and his lovely lady. Our first stop was the pub whence each of us chose an ale and began the day properly!
We had been walking the lanes but a short time later, when the Priest chose to charge me with "heresy" as I dared walk by him READING!! how could I flaunt my education? I was unwilling to agree that it was heresy that I have enough education that I can read. Then he tried to interest me in the "Catholic Diet" aka being burned at the stake, after which I would have fit nicely in a very small box after having the pleasure of watching the pounds melt from my frame... what a hoot! 'Twas great fun to play with the priest in such manner...
The Sholo show was an experience that defies description; suffice it to say that he did try to turn my face red... and was not successful, but I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the show. If you've never seen HOW Sholo gets his tips from the ladies, the best I can do is suggest that you watch what happens after the show...
Doktor Kaboom was hilarious and very committed to practicing safe science! while demonstrating how things worked, like a catapult and what one could do with it... that would be the launching of bite size banana pieces at a volunteer, just for an example and a comical sight it was to behold.
I was greatly humbled, at the receipt of two gifts while in Texas: an autographed copy of "Raising Black Flags" from Blackbead and a pair of skirt hikers from Piratical Leanings.
I returned to Michigan in time to have Mother's Day dinner with my daughter and Dad at our favorite pizza place. HUZZAH!! for my family and Texas!!
'Tis the merry month of May, in a place called Michigan. Whither thou shalt find sundry items: people preparing for Faires (HUZZAH!!), flowers in bloom, trees donning their spring green, a lightness of step for the change of season and many other wonders of the season.
*NOTE* Prithee to forgive this lass as her brain has temporarily reverted to runny mashed potatoes and her capacity to scribe adequately in the Queen's English has diminished considerably, SO this post is written with words and, sadly, not my best faire English.
This day I begin my final preparations for a pending journey to Texas wherein I can be found in the land of Scarborough 'pon Sat. May 9... I am so overcome with joy, I can not find words to express the feelings in mine heart.
Rehearsals for Derbyshire have begun and the little which I can divulge of it is that we are to have a most unique and pleasant opening gate ceremony. There is none like it in the land, to the best knowledge of all involved.
Faith! my knees do quake to know that I shall perform in thus manner for the gentles who attend our Faire AND arrive in time to see opening gate, which shall be at 10 on the clock.
The wondrous faire, in the land of Derbyshire is the last two weekends of June, 20 & 21, also, 27 & 28. Thou mightest find more news of this faire at its own website www.derbyshirerenfaire.com
Goodly folk we must remember that in the land of Michigan, the first faire of the season is Mayfaire and its time in the land is the last two weekends of May INCLUDING Memorial Day, which is the first weekend this year. The website for Mayfaire is www.mayfaireren.com (this link may need to be cut and pasted into your browser).
Know ye, one and all, that group discounts are available for both of the aforementioned Faires and contact information for that purpose is 'pon the website as well as directions which are in the Festival Info tab to find directions the Faire site.
Fare thee well and may the God of Heaven and Earth keep us all safe in our travels.
I am at a loss for words. Then I shall give you the information I do know and will write a more fitting tribute several days hence. Fare thee well, Jim.
In service,
Catherine
Funeral Information
Time: Friday, April 3rd at 10:00AM Location: Beth Torah 6100 West 127th Street Overland Park, KS. 66209
Blow the Horn ... Another Warrior has entered the Gates of Valhalla.
"Lo there do I see my father. Lo there do I see my mother. Lo there do I see my brothers and my sisters. Lo there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning. Lo they do call to me; They bid me take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla, Where the brave may live forever."
I was just notified tonight that a Saint Patrick's Day parade will be happening in Kalamazoo, MI on Sat. Mar. 14. Our unit of the parade will include some of the cast of Mayfaire, Derbyshire and assorted gentles from the realm.
Garb is in order for the parade and I'm looking forward to the parade for that reason! Here comes faire season! Huzzah!
Update on OUCH: First, many thanks for the prayers on my behalf. I'm still a bit uncomfortable, but the pain is easing off. Huzzah!!
HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY!! Remember that line from Ren and Stimpy? Well, that's the best description of how I feel presently. I'm so excited, I can hardly find words...
I have been asked to be on the Street Cast at Derbyshire this year. WOW!!! How cool is that ? Does anyone have ANY suggestions to offer a girl as she begins this adventure in the faire world?
I have done community theatre, various choral groups and been a professional musician... this is so new and SO exciting that I'm not sure where to begin in fulfilling my responsibilities as part of the cast at Faire.
In other news, work is still a taxing affair, mostly to one's patience. The roller coaster of tax season has just begun the next loop of crazy... in about six weeks we shall know if the grey matter in my head has survived intact or not. :)
The runny mashed potatoes are still here, if I add a little flour, egg and chopped onion I would have potato pancakes. Hmm, sounds good; sour cream, please?
