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[eggwards]

Here's the official announcement...I'm going to the Texas Renaissance Festival on Saturday, November 6th, and I hope that some of you may be able to join me there. I usually make it an all day affair, but people come and go as the day goes on.


(sort of looks like anglicub doesn't it?)

If you're thinking of going, it's best to order the cheaper tickets online.

My small apartment can bed down one or two people if some one sleeps on the couch, or if someone brings and air mattress, otherwise, I know some people can make a daytrip out of it. If you're interested, just e-mail me, and I'll help on making arrangements and getting you directions, because it really is out in the middle of nowhere. (I know, if you're outside of Texas, this is pretty much lost on you, but thanks for playing anyway). I guess I need to ask Kip if I can borrow the kilt again, if he won't be using it that day.

Otherwise, I didn't get chosen for the jury. We waited and waited. the guy next to me read his Bible (why do I always get seated next to the guys reading their bibles) and he kept talking to me about his daughter and how badly she played volleyball for the christian high school volleyball team. Great.

The Judge came out and told us the the last case, of a docket of 20, just settled, so they didn't need to seat a jury for this week, and we were free to go. Unfortunately it wasn't that quick. He managed to tell this little story that took half an hour and dealt with his grandfather and hogs and a log and something. Completely bizarre.

So we took our leave at about 2:30, and I had time to run errands,and still go back to my parents house. I got back and chatted for a bit, talked to Chris about his time at Bear Bust till the sun went down, and then went and had dinner with my parents before going home. All-in-all, not a bad diversion.

Comments

[gullinbursti.livejournal.com]

I strike that pose ALL the time. I don't have any hats that fabulous though, and I haven't chopped off any heads in ages!

I wish I could come down for the ren trip; faires with bears is a wonderful thing! :)

[jeffdintexas.livejournal.com]

Well heck Mike, I may end up going with ya if that's alright... I'll talk to you more specifically later.

[andrewhime.livejournal.com]

Huzzah! Get thee to the gay sex booth!

[twnchicago.livejournal.com]

yeah but I bet you've made a queen or two loose his head over your basket in the past few weeks...

[profundojoe.livejournal.com]

That was a stretch... :)

[jaybear.livejournal.com]

Eek. I just did MapQuest and it looks like a 4 1/2 hour drive from San Antonio. I didn't realize it was quite so far.

[scotbear.livejournal.com]

I'd love to go! And I have my own costume that looks a lot like the one in the pic! Have fun, Michael!

scary

[scarabbear.livejournal.com]

funny thing is the painting by hans holbein .. is of henry in his advnacing years... with his thickening jowls and chubbyness.. scary enough .. for halloween a few years ago i went as him .. and was a dead ringer for that painting .. and yes i even feel the need to behead a spouse or two ..

[cubziz.livejournal.com]

I believe Margaret Cho said it best:

"There's some kind of creepy connection between S&M people, Star Trek, and the Renaissance Fair."

;)

Have fun!

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

Well, I'd like you guys to come, but I understand.

There are some shorter routes than coming all the way into Houston, as Mapquest gives-I think they are just trying to keep you on the freeways. if you don't mind backrods, going from San Marcos to Bastop to Brenham to Navasota to Plantersville to the fair should shave a lot off of that.

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

That's why the Star Trek fan club ends up there, in full costume every year. It's weird to see Klingons in in the stocks.

[jaybear.livejournal.com]

Oh, we'll still come, but we'll need to figure out what to do with the dog and stuff.