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Post by blueguy on Aug 15, 2010 22:01:46 GMT -5
Faire is now officially over, you kids get off my lawn!. I'm just messing with you all. This last weekend was very pleasant. It's been fun hanging out, goofing off and telling tales. Now if we could just fast-forward to halloween...
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Post by mamawench on Aug 16, 2010 8:34:46 GMT -5
A big Huzzah and Thank you to all the cast of the faire this year. This year was so packed that I didn't get to see everything. There were shows I missed but lots of friends I didn't mind missing the shows for. We had wonderful weather, great newspaper stories, lots of people in the lanes and at the shows. I hope the performers did well and will want to come back next year. I really do wish there was a show with Johnny Phoenix, Slash and Broon together for 1 show a day, weekend or whatever. They are great individually but together it is total madness. I loved the choirs, their voices were heavenly. Thank you all for such a wonderful season.
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Post by Lady Catharine on Aug 16, 2010 13:45:09 GMT -5
A successful season it twas'!
Enjoyed every minute of it~
Best part ~~~~re-newing friendships:)
And Lord Higgins, can he dance!
Marie, Chubby and I visited those that were kind with hospitality, said our season farewell's until the next. Indeed it was a tearful for me.
Those that were strong held back, I did not.
I walked out held my head high, looking ahead, unfortunately imagining our beloved village asleep under the blanket of that 'white' stuff..
As I raise my glass and toast to a fabulous faire season..
Huzzah!!
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Post by Captian Rae on Aug 16, 2010 15:20:13 GMT -5
It was a beautiful and wonderful season. Make me sad that I could not be there for the entire season. I was there for one day and that was the last day, but it was so much fun. To sing and dance once again at the faire after missing 2009 season, was amazing. It reminds of all the memories that are made at the faire.
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Post by Sir Trevor on Aug 16, 2010 16:24:39 GMT -5
Twas a great run this year. The lanes were full most of the time. When the heat was not horrible most were very playful as well. I had the chance to talk to many first time attendees and they loved the place and plan on returning again next year. I enjyed the few shows I got to see. Would have seen more, but I spent so much time talking to old friends, and making new ones, there wasn't enough time in the day to do it all. And that my friends, is a great thing.
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Post by CelticWench on Aug 16, 2010 20:08:45 GMT -5
Well, we were only there for one day (and I'm sorry we missed you and Brit, Trevor!) but I'm sooooo glad I had that one day. It was so wonderful to see everyone....and to introduce my daughter to Faire. She may be less than 6 months old, but I firmly believe that it is never to early to plant seeds of magic and tolerance and acceptance and all that. Plus, she got me to buy a trinket or 2 that I might not have otherwise!! (Shiny mirrored bead dangles for the nursery!) Oh, and it was especially nice to see Mitch back in the shire on Pirate Weekend. I love that he always at least pretends to remember me....from way back in the day when I was renting costumes from him.... I'm already looking forward to next year.
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Post by Athena on Aug 16, 2010 23:40:03 GMT -5
It was a wonderful season, the spirit and magic were everywhere! Cast totally rocked! I'm so proud of our faire - some friends from North Carolina invaded finale weekend and were impressed. They said GLMF is one of the prettiest faires they've been to and they will definitely come back. I told them to spread the word, and they're more than happy to do so!
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Post by Sir Trevor on Aug 17, 2010 5:12:43 GMT -5
Most excellent.
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Post by Juan Don on Aug 17, 2010 6:27:37 GMT -5
For those who wanted a reference on how my card trick works, I have included a link about it below. Let me know if you want to know the math principle behind it. www.velocity.net/~goforit/grimcardtrick.htmlSpeaking of math, do you know the difference between a Romantic Person and a Mathematician? A Romantic Person will say: "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways". A Mathematician will say: "How do I count thee? Let me love the ways".
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Post by Juan Don on Aug 18, 2010 11:33:37 GMT -5
I was listening to FM 101.3, a Canadian station that plays songs you don't hear all the time, in the car after leaving the faire on Saturday. They played a song that is appropriate for the end of the faire, for the faire days are the good old days!
I changed the word "tavern" to "great faire" and here are the lyrics:
THOSE WERE THE DAYS
Once upon a time there was a great faire Where we used to raise a glass or two Remember how we laughed away the hours And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Then the busy years went rushing by us We lost our starry notions on the way If by chance I'd see you in the great faire We'd smile at one another and we'd say
Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Just tonight I stood before the great faire Nothing seemed the way it used to be In the glass I saw a strange reflection Was that lonely woman really me
Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Through the door there came familiar laughter I saw your face and heard you call my name Oh my friend we're older but no wiser For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
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Post by Juan Don on Aug 18, 2010 11:35:52 GMT -5
Here are lyrics from a Blackmore's Night song that are appropriate for the end of the faire. It is similar to "Health to a Company":
DANDELION WINE
Where has the time gone...it seems to fly so fast One moment you're having fun, the next its come to pass Days turn into yesteryear, old friends find their own way Until the moment you leave...I wish that you would stay...
So here's to you, all our friends, surely we will meet again Don't stay away too long this time We'll raise a glass, maybe two And we'll be thinking of you Until our paths cross again...maybe next time...
Let's laugh at the memories, and talk all afternoon Let's remember the moments that leave us all too soon We'll smile at the pictures still lingering in our minds When you're reminiscing, then all you need is time...
Tracing faded photographs, a scrapbooks lonely charm Pressed flowers and dreams we had, our fingerprint on time The 1st moment we ever met, when your eyes met mine... I remember the summers of Dandelion Wine...
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Post by Juan Don on Aug 18, 2010 11:37:32 GMT -5
And, speaking of the good old days, there is Carly Simon's hit. Pass the ketchup!
ANTICIPATION
We can never know about the days to come But we think about them anyway And I wonder if I'm really with you now Or just chasin' after some finer day
Anticipation, anticipation Is makin' me late Is keepin' me waitin'
And I tell you how easy it feels to be with you And how right your arms feel around me But I, I rehearsed those lines just late last night When I was thinkin' about how right tonight might be
Anticipation, anticipation Is makin' me late Is keepin' me waitin'
And tomorrow we might not be together I'm no prophet and I don't know nature's ways So I'll try and see into your eyes right now And stay right here 'cause these are the good old days
(These are the good old days) And stay right here 'cause these are the good old days (These are the good old days) (These are the good old days) (These are the good old days) (These are.....the good old days)
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Post by Juan Don on Aug 18, 2010 11:56:56 GMT -5
Just a word about "free enterprise", or the lack there of. Saturday was a very hot and humid day. Betty and I didn't have time to bring water in to the faire because of a cookie delivery.
Yes, I "smuggle" ice cubes (in a small thermos bag) and water in to the faire. I have had kidney stones and want to avoid future ones. If "security" ever asks me about it, I will mention my kidneys and hope to avoid "medieval jail". I keep it in a bag and pour it discretely.
On Saturday, I bought a $2 glass of "Mountain Dew" that didn't taste like Mountain Dew. Someone told me about the root beer float stand by the camel, that I could get a $2 can of root beer there. The lady told me that she could not longer do that and "would get in to trouble" if she continued to do that. I'm guessing the "$2 glass" sellers complained.
What happened to "free enterprise"? I understand there has to be a price to cover overhead but a $2 can of pop still sounds like a pretty good profit. I wonder if overhead is too high anyway with the high price of rent for booths there and a cost of $5000 for every GLMF billboard you see on the road.
This feels like Russia, or perhaps where the US is headed. You know, socialism and government running the people instead of people running the government. Has the GLMF administration become Russian, or "medieval"?
This beverage price fixing reminds me of veterinarians. I have this vision that they all meet together to decide the minimum they are allowed to charge and that is why the prices have gone up drastically. That is why you can buy pet flea medicine for way lower on the Internet than at the vet office.
Maybe I'm imagining it but I am sensing a socialism and price fixing at the faire. It almost makes me want to open up a booth and sell cans of pop for a dollar at the faire! By the way, on the way home on Saturday, I stopped at the Quikfill at the 90 interchange and bought a cold 2 liter bottle of Mountain Dew. It tasted like Mountain Dew!
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Post by Higgins on Aug 18, 2010 15:19:19 GMT -5
I was rather enjoying the lyrics you picked out until "Russian ", "Socialist", "Price fixing" shattered the mood. There are several areas about the fairgrounds that would help (particularly with medical reasons) with free hydration. The first aid tent and the soap booth are the first that come to mind. I don't know if you are aware that other than Olive's Black Ox and Friar Pluck's, all food and drink booths are run directly from the faire management. It is this profit that pays for entertainment, employees, insurance, upkeep, overhead, LEGAL FEES, etc... Basically it is this money that funds the faire where we have fun. If you have been to Cedar point ($3.50 for soda/$3.00 for water) or to the stadium or even to the county faire I'm sure you have realized that when at events, things will cost more. (Steps down from the soapbox now)
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Post by Juan Don on Aug 18, 2010 16:43:56 GMT -5
No offense meant. I wouldn't have attended GLMF for 14 years, over an hour's drive, if I didn't like the faire. I did just say "feels like" Russia.
Thanks for explaining that basic drink sales are by faire management which, like ticket sales, is price selection and not price fixing, a big difference!
I do think they could save money by skipping expensive billboards on the road.
I love the faire. It's changed me, and others, for the better!
So let's go back and read the lyrics, remember the positives, and be joyful!
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