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Post by Sara on Jul 9, 2008 8:57:12 GMT -5
Quick thought: I think we should sing 101 Nights at the end of the day -- maybe the cast could even act it out a little. That would be hysterical. I know i'd leave in a good mood after that!
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Post by sirejonathan on Jul 9, 2008 8:57:26 GMT -5
WTF, the stands were there last year too, why all of a sudden a problem? G'day all, long time lurker, finally joined to post today. First of all, I agree, some of a problem hearing. I figured first weekend, it happens....not a huge problem. My kids enjoyed the pirate ship and viking air ride during the pub show, we were happy. I did notice the mic stands were the same as last year. So, as I posted earlier, why is this a problem? No one complained about that last year.....why now? Why is this an issue now? Wasn't last year. Sounds like lack of team spirit to me. Personally, I like the Drift Inn for the pub sing, but I wasn't a pub dweller during the pub shows, I joined in, so I have no problem with the move, and really, if you were sitting near the pub at Stumbull during the pub show, guess what, YOU COULDN'T HEAR over all the pub dwellers. Which is cool, it's good......The family and I just sat on the other side so we could hear. I have no preference for who serves ale, that's just pettyness to me. So ask yourself, if you couldn't get into it, did you try, or did did y'all judge it already before the weekend started. I'm noticing just a handful of people seem to have issues, which makes me wonder.....that's all. Maybe it is my fault for watching Conspiracy Theory lately........ To me, it's a nice getaway for my family, we enjoy, the kids love it, and that's all the matters to me that my family is happy.
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Post by Molly O'Connolly on Jul 9, 2008 9:35:44 GMT -5
unfortunately, as a cast member i know exactly what you all are saying. A large chunk of it was that it wasn't loud enough. That is easily remedied. If you think about it, if more people could have heard what was going on, they would be more into it. It would have been 'Pub Sing' rather than ' WHAT?! i can't hear you!!!' Not only that, but regardless of how open-minded old hands are at the new location, it's still not stumble, so there's that little bit of resentment at that, and the changing of tradition. Its to be expected, it's new and different, and when tradition is considered, it's hard to get used to! Personally, i think the noobs on cast need to buck up during pubsing and mingle with the crowd and just sing and chat with the people. Sure we don't know a lot of the songs, but pretending is better than nothing. I think more people would be into it if they saw their villagers getting more into it. thanks for reading! i love you guys! Jinxy<3
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Post by DameGoode on Jul 9, 2008 9:46:40 GMT -5
"I have no preference for who serves ale, that's just pettyness to me."
Okay, this just pisses me off. I don't have a preference for a favorite at this faire. BUT, it's OKAY if people have a favorite waiter/bartender/ale-mistress. They treat you better, and you tip them better. You can be saddened that your favorite bartender isn't working where you are drinking.
It's favoritism not pettiness.
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Post by Higgins on Jul 9, 2008 15:17:57 GMT -5
Pub sing has always been the culmination of my day at faire. It is an event that celebrates the wonderful time I've had and delays the ending of it. One thing that I felt was missing was the intimacy that stumble had. A few suggestions; have cast in front of the drift stage or sitting on the edge. It would be even better to have them wandering among the patrons as long as we don't have cast doing bits back behind the bleachers while others are performing improve sound increase tempo of parting glass sing along songs Just my two bits. I feel the drift inn has plenty of potential and it will not be perfect overnight. Thanks to all who offer constructive criticism.
P.S. Connie and Michelle don't just serve beer, they set themselves apart by interacting with all who are willing and put forth a huge effort to make everyones day more enjoyable. Which is why we all bother to go there in the first place!
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Post by DameGoode on Jul 9, 2008 17:08:19 GMT -5
I think it is funny that more than one person has mentioned to me, "Couldn't we sing Auld Lagne Signe?" and for some reason I was thinking the same thing.. Isn't that odd? Been working/going here for 10+some years, and first time I thought of that song for a pub sing...
I dunno... it's a really old auld song... Is it at least Renaissance or Jacobean? Does anyone know?
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Post by Chelsea (Tink) on Jul 9, 2008 17:11:18 GMT -5
I totally agree that we should sing 101 nights Sara!!! haha thats my favorite.
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Post by Sir Trevor on Jul 9, 2008 18:24:10 GMT -5
I feel the drift inn has plenty of potential and it will not be perfect overnight. Very good thought to keep in mind. Thank you for pointing that out.
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Post by SwordSchoolGroupie on Jul 9, 2008 19:31:20 GMT -5
I sat in the third row on Saturday when the pyrotechnics failed to go off. I had a hard time hearing too. When I looked behind me to see what the cast was doing they were sooo far away (in the back). I felt distanced. There was some dancing in the aisles but not a whole lot of room for it. We need to sing Spanish Ladies and Wild Rover or something that everyone can join in. I like having the cast do a wrap up at the end as long as it doesn't take too long. It gives closure. But yeah - I didn't feel much either. But then again it just could have been my mood. This weekend was very hot and humid and sticky. Maybe compact is good as it gives a feeling of intimacy and togetherness.
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Post by MARVELous Thor on Jul 9, 2008 23:20:59 GMT -5
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Post by Sawyer Coffin on Jul 10, 2008 6:30:48 GMT -5
Well said. Connie and Michelle are my favorites for that exact reason.
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Post by tomnaboley on Jul 10, 2008 9:01:40 GMT -5
I I dunno... it's a really old auld song... Is it at least Renaissance or Jacobean? Does anyone know? "Auld Lang Syne" is a poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song , although the same phrase (Auld Lang Syne) is used in similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570–1638), Allan Ramsay (1686-1757) and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs predating Burns. (Burns was Scottish) Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind ? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne ? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup ! And surely I’ll buy mine ! And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. CHORUS We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine ; But we’ve wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne. CHORUS We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine† ; But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne. CHORUS And there’s a hand my trusty friend ! And give us a hand o’ thine ! And we’ll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne. CHORUS
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Post by DameGoode on Jul 10, 2008 10:05:15 GMT -5
oh CRAP! as a past member of the Robert Burns Society, you think I would have remembered that! Blush blush blush...
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Post by Lady Catharine on Jul 10, 2008 10:46:36 GMT -5
higgins, kudos to you!
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Post by Capt. Morgan on Jul 10, 2008 11:16:18 GMT -5
oh CRAP! as a past member of the Robert Burns Society, you think I would have remembered that! Blush blush blush... Tsk....in light of that, your right to eat haggis has been revoked.
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