This will probably get broken into parts, hence the title of the post. It's late, I'm tired, and I have to get up early and work tomorrow. Yeah, looking forward to that.
So, the Faire... it was a bright and glorious day, lots of beautiful sunshine and sunny skies. We took off at 8:05 (LOL) and arrived at the parking grounds around 10-ish. After helping Gwenn & Shannon finish dressing in their Faire attire, we bought our tickets and entered the actual Faire grounds.
Huge HUGE crowd right at the entrance - we weren't exactly sure why. The Queen had already entered (we usually get to see this), so I think some players were entertaining folks, but naturally, things got bottle-necked.
We cut around the large group and headed for the photo places to have our "portraits made". By the time, we got to it, I was already in much pain. Between the car ride, and the walk in, my neck and shoulder were like, "are you f-ing kidding???" I was determined not to listen, however. Shannon asked me if I was ok, and I nearly lost it, 'cause I really wasn't, and I didn't want to ruin everyone's day. I pulled myself together, struggled into a costume, and we had our picture done (it turned out really well - I'll try to post it). Jill & I were dressed as queens, and the girls were pirates (of course, they were wearing their pirate costumes, duh!)
After that was done, we headed for the henna booth. Mind you, every year I get a henna tattoo, but I'm usually wearing my garb, which of course, lifts and pushes together "the girls". My tat is usually a dragon, done on the right "girl". (ok, really? that term totally cracks me up) This year, that wasn't going to happen, so I looked through the books, and found this really cool sun (yeah, I'll try to post that, too). The girl at the henna booth remembered me, and noticed I was really stiff. We had a brief conversation, and she expressed sympathy, which was very kind of her
While I was waiting, I looked out of the booth, and saw my absolute favorite player, Little John. I have no idea what this man's name is, but my GOD, he is so delicious looking! This year, his hair is very long, and instead of the blonde I'm used to seeing, it's a gorgeous gray! The really odd thing is I really don't like long hair on a man, but he carries it oh so well!! So, I asked Shannon to get a picture of him. Not only did she do that, she told him I think he's "pretty", and would he take a picture with me? Of course! he said... and put his arm around me. I, of course, blushed a thousand shades of red, and giggled like a teenager with her first crush. He looked down at me, and said "ok, hug me like you mean it, love", and pulled me closer. SWOOOOOON!!!! So, I tried to wrap myself around him... oh my GOD he's a big man!! LOLOL
Once done with henna, we began to walk around, visiting different shops. Shannon found a scarf with coins sewn on, and wore that with her costume. She jangled all day, but we knew where she was!!! And, it looked fabulous!
Next, we were off to see Dextre Tripp. If you've never heard of this guy, or seen his act, you've just got to. He's funny, and unbelievably cute. He has dark curly hair, which he keeps back with a doofy little hat. He wears a white shirt, vest, and very TIGHT black tights. He tells fairly bad jokes, and plays with fire. He always chooses people from the audience to help him with this act, with hilarious results. He juggles a chainsaw, and does a highwire act. Thankfully, he does NOT do those 2 things at one time!
So, during the show, I was getting progressively more uncomfortable. As we had been walking to the show, I began to fall behind our group - it was just so difficult to walk without jarring my neck and shoulder. Shannon dropped back to ask if I was ok - I wasn't, and asked her if she thought the others noticed. Oh yes, she said. So, reluctantly, I agreed to take a pain pill, which I did, after Dextre's show.
Not long after that, I began to feel much better, and we began walking around again. The girls went off on their own to shop for feathers, and Jill & I decided to get a little something to eat, and rest a while. I had my sausage on a stick, which was delicious!
I'm leaving a ton of stuff out, which I'm sure I'll figure out how to get back to - for instance, after our pics, we stopped to eat a little something, which we always do. So, you see, this is going to need several posts. :))
Ok, probably not a great place to stop, but I've got to get to bed, and I'm so tired and uncomfortable, I'm probably not making a whole bunch of sense, anyway.
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