and how about a few photos from past years [Archive] - Dragon's Quest Forums by MIL, provider of TRFCAM

Doris McCunn

12-03-2007, 10:11 PM

Shakirya ?spelling????
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/Shakyra.jpg

Nice server at Sea Devil

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/507403-R1-022-9A.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-141.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-096.jpg

Doris McCunn

12-03-2007, 10:14 PM

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-090.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-087.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-073.jpg

the family girls 2006
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-062a.jpg

Doris McCunn

12-03-2007, 10:20 PM

Princesses Dedendra and Belladonna
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-054.jpg

The princesses and their grandfather, the Goblin King
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-035.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-145.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-142.jpg

ok, it is your turn!!!!

Sir Martin

12-05-2007, 02:16 PM

Here's a few from last year:

From left to right: Anna Iram, Scotsman (wonder what he's looking at?), me, Tessa, Martin Montgomery, sorry-can't remember this gent's name, and John (the owner of the R/F forum). We were having a meet and greet at the Prince Of Wales Pub.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/ScotsmanBusted.jpg

Queen Bonnie's evil twin sister - Black Bonnie McFearsom

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0676.jpg

Tessa and I immediately after Botch and Princess Despania gave us crabs. :)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0678.jpg

Doris McCunn

12-05-2007, 08:54 PM

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/507403-R1-054-25A.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-147.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-131.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-111.jpg

Doris McCunn

12-05-2007, 08:57 PM

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-104.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-099.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-093-1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/mrsmccunn/TRF%202006/11-6-2006-075.jpg

Sir Martin

12-08-2007, 11:00 AM

In the foreground is Lady Trinn and Teach. Behind them is the late Lord Ambrosius, a wonderful gent who is missed by all who knew him.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0679.jpg

A pirate skeleton greets us at the Renboots shoppe

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0680.jpg

Here I am with Nina, who co-owns the Pirate's Cove shoppe with her man Liam

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0681.jpg

Sir Martin

12-31-2007, 08:39 AM

I thought we could continue posting pictures of previous years every few days to remind us of TRF and the good times that can be had there.

The bartender at the Prince Of Wales Pub was, uhmmm, posing with my friend Anna Iram.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/AnnaPOW.jpg

Sir Martin

12-31-2007, 08:42 AM

One of the times I had the pleasure of running across Captain Bacardi at TRF. He is well known to TRF performers, playtrons and campers and he's an all-around nice guy.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0682.jpg

Sir Martin

12-31-2007, 08:45 AM

Lady Kat, one of the well-known hawkers at TRF. She has quite a variety of exotic clothing that can be worn with her trademark leather kat ears.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0683.jpg

Sir Martin

12-31-2007, 08:52 AM

Ahh the ladies and wenches add to the ambience at TRF. There's always much fun to be had and here are a few of the beauties who will help make your day more of an adventure.

Jenny O'Manion - the Scottish Kissing Wench, snuggles up with me. Good thing she didn't catch me doing a double-take at the demon in black that just walked behind us! ;)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0684.jpg

Sir Martin

12-31-2007, 09:01 AM

This girl sold me a nice hair wrap for my girlfriend. I asked if she would like to take a picture with me and she jumped up on my lap. Renfest women are somewhat uninhibited . . you gotta love it! :)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0685.jpg

Sir Martin

12-31-2007, 09:03 AM

I'll be back with some more pictures from previous years very soon.

In the meantime . . HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Norberto

12-31-2007, 10:27 PM

Thank you Sir Martin,

As always, you have always provided us with excellent pics even throughout the year when we miss TRF the most.

Thanks again and Happy New Year,

Bert

Norberto

01-03-2008, 01:54 PM

To all,

I had not noticed, but there is a section on texrenfest.com in which contains excellent video archives by weekend for the 2007 season. FYI.

Bert

Nunyafb

01-03-2008, 02:21 PM

To all,

I had not noticed, but there is a section on texrenfest.com in which contains excellent video archives by weekend for the 2007 season. FYI.

Bert

Cool, I'll have to go and check it out.

Thanks for the heads up.

LADY LESLEY

01-03-2008, 04:09 PM

Cool, I'll have to go and check it out.

Thanks for the heads up.
WHERE ABOUTS IS IT OUT ON THE SITE

Nunyafb

01-03-2008, 07:23 PM

WHERE ABOUTS IS IT OUT ON THE SITE

Here's a link for ya:

http://www.texrenfest.com/videoarchives.html

Norberto

01-04-2008, 12:34 AM

My Lady,

When you visit texrenfest.com, you are given the option to view the 2007 archives. Click on these to do so. There are numerous titles and sub-tiltles to view the different weekends.

I hope this helps.

Bert

Sir Martin

01-04-2008, 04:39 AM

Thanks for the info on the video archives . . I'll have to check that out.

How about another shot from years past? You've probably all seen this fellow. I don't know his name but he gives rides to patrons throughout the day and also transports royalty during the noon parade. This is one of the nicest carriages you will see at any ren faire.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0686.jpg

Norberto

01-04-2008, 12:37 PM

Sir Martin

01-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Yes, I have seen him throughout the years. What year was this photo taken?

That photo and the next several I will post are from the 2006 festival.

Sir Martin

01-04-2008, 01:06 PM

One of the employees at Lord Entropy's armor dangles the head of a defeated dragon over the walls of their shoppe.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0688.jpg

Sir Martin

01-04-2008, 01:07 PM

And here he is in the flesh (along with one of his pet snakes) . . the fearsome Lord Entropy.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0689.jpg

LADY LESLEY

01-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Yes, I have seen him throughout the years. What year was this photo taken?

HIS NAME IS BILL AND HE IS A REAL SWEETHEART (CARRIAGE DRIVER)

LADY LESLEY

01-04-2008, 01:26 PM

Nunyafb

01-04-2008, 03:05 PM

THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH FOR THE HELPT BERT AND
NUNYAFB

No problem Lady Lesley. I'm glad I could help you.

Asterixgm

01-04-2008, 06:15 PM

And here he is in the flesh (along with one of his pet snakes) . . the fearsome Lord Entropy.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0689.jpg

Actually that's Lord Appolyon's armor (made by Lord Entropy) although those eyes/mouth don't look like Melvin's..

Lord Entropy makes some awesome armor. I purchased a set from him back in 03 which I'm wearing in my avatar..:)

Norberto

01-05-2008, 01:52 AM

THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH FOR THE HELPT BERT AND
NUNYAFB

Glad to be of service, my Lady.

Bert

Norberto

01-05-2008, 01:59 AM

HIS NAME IS BILL AND HE IS A REAL SWEETHEART (CARRIAGE DRIVER)

Yes, I have had the honor of talking to him in the past, and I agree he is quite the fellow.

Bert the Red

Sir Martin

01-09-2008, 08:39 PM

The fountain and pond at the entrance to the Jiva Silk Originals shoppe

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0691.jpg

Sir Martin

01-09-2008, 08:43 PM

Norberto

01-11-2008, 02:20 PM

I'm sure you've all seen this dragon (across the lane from Noble House), but have any of you been inside? I haven't, but I got the impression that people paid to go inside and smooch. ;) Is there more to it than that?

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0693.jpg

Sir Martin,

I have seen this dragon a million times and know exactly where it is located. I have also photographed it on numerous occasions. I've heard the same thing as you. I've noticed that the adults do not enter because of the childish ride image, nor do the little ones due to it being a bit scary. That leaves the hormone filled adolescents to enter to discover and explore.

Other than that my friend, I too wonder.

Nunyafb

01-12-2008, 01:20 PM

I've always wondered what the big blue dragon was all about. I just thought it was some sort of fun house.

Hmm... I guess it is a fun house!

By the way, great photos as usual Sir Martin.

Norberto

01-14-2008, 03:37 PM

Sir Martin

01-15-2008, 01:34 AM

I haven't seen much activity at the dragon over the past few seasons though. I know because I have stopped at the Horn Shoppe next door to it. Not the little devil horns, but the large blowing/drinking horns. Unless I am horribly mistaken, I believe the Horn Shoppe is next door.

If it's not next door, it's certainly very close. Here's the attendant at The Horn Shoppe showing off his wares.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2007/IMG_2006S.jpg

Sir Martin

01-15-2008, 01:54 AM

A couple shots of the fireworks from year before last. This one is from inside the Jousting Arena.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0694.jpg

Sir Martin

01-15-2008, 01:58 AM

. . . and this is from outside the Jousting Arena, taken from near the Wharfside Music Gazebo.
That's some serious sizzling! :eek:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0695.jpg

Norberto

01-15-2008, 08:54 AM

Great Pics Sir Martin.

Cheers

Norberto

01-15-2008, 08:56 AM

If it's not next door, it's certainly very close. Here's the attendant at The Horn Shoppe showing off his wares.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2007/IMG_2006S.jpg

That's the one Sir Martin. I've seen this gentleman before as well as his lady perhaps.

Norberto

01-15-2008, 10:02 PM

Sir Martin,

Speaking of shoppes, there used to be a custom pipe shoppe near the Falconer Stage. Do you know if it still exists? I did not see it during my visit in the 2007 season.

They had beautiful old world pipes in which I believe they carved themselves. I meant to buy one for a dear friend who is a true tobacco pipe smoker, and would have really enjoyed having such a conversation piece.

Sir Martin

01-16-2008, 03:45 PM

You might be thinking of a shoppe called "Blue - the Pipe Maker". I don't smoke and didn't go inside, but I noticed that Kat started working there this season. She worked the past few seasons at The Scarlet Leather shoppe, so I was surprised to see her at her new job. She's kinda hard to miss (she's one of the ladies in the infamous ice cream photo). ;)

One of the MIL shoppes might possibly sell pipes. Next season take a look in Rose-N-Thistle or Noble House and see if they have any pipes amongst their other finery.

Here is Kat outside Blue - the Pipe Maker's shoppe. A small portion of the shoppe is visible on the right side of the picture.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2007/IMG_1814S.jpg

Norberto

01-16-2008, 04:09 PM

Ah, Yes! I remember the infamous ice cream photos! We had fun on that thread.

That may very well be the shoppe I am seeking. I will look out for it next time.
I will check the other shops you mentioned as well. I knew I went to the right source. Thanks.

Of course some ice cream wouldn't be bad either.

Sir Martin

01-19-2008, 12:48 AM

This picture was taken by Troy, (Rev's wife) at Rev's Armour Werks. They made that pouch I have on my right hip. It's not always that big, but Rev put in an extra leather section so that it can expand like an accordion if I have a bunch of stuff in it. If it isn't so full, it collapses. Rev and Troy are really nice folks and their shoppe is near the blacksmith and glassblower at TRF. I look really pale . . . maybe shouldn't have used the flash. :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0706.jpg

Sir Martin

01-19-2008, 12:50 AM

Another of the pretty playtrons at TRF. There's the glassblower's shoppe in the background.
That's Rev over on the right and another pretty lady using a drinking horn on the left.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0707.jpg

Norberto

01-19-2008, 12:28 PM

Wow, most beautiful garb. Love the scottish influence on her dress.

Asterixgm

01-20-2008, 02:11 PM

Rev is an awesome guy. He dropped everything to make me a leather covering foor my trident that I got from the Pirate Ship. Had it done super quick and great quality. I love to visit his shop everytime I go to TRF.

Sir Martin

01-20-2008, 03:20 PM

Yes, Rev and Troy are really good people to do business with. They couldn't make my pouch in one day, but I told them I would be back at TRF the next weekend. They kept in touch with me by email and did a great job. It was ready the next time I walked through the gates.

Sir Martin

01-22-2008, 04:45 PM

Another view of fireworks from outside the jousting arena.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0697.jpg

Sir Martin

01-22-2008, 04:49 PM

I don't think this actress is still on cast at TRF, but she was very delightful (sorry ... don't know her name). She was in the French court and would pretend to be hiding behind that scraggly limb she carried around. I should have taken the photo at another time or in the shade as she couldn't keep her eyes open in the bright sun. Still, she was really cute and excellent at interacting with patrons.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0708.jpg

Norberto

01-23-2008, 07:16 AM

Sir Martin,

Looks like beautiful weather. This is what we want during Fest.

Ottheinrich

01-24-2008, 05:57 PM

Norberto

01-28-2008, 11:20 AM

Me too Ottheinrich.

Does anyone know how much they range from costwise?

Sir Martin

01-29-2008, 04:23 AM

Me too Ottheinrich.

Does anyone know how much they range from costwise?

I'm not sure what the price range is, but I've decided to stop by and take a closer look this next season. I have an old bullhorn that my dad got me in Monterrey, Mexico when I was 9 years old. It still blows great, so I know they will last for many years if you take care of them. You might be able to make out on the sign that they sell "Drinking, Blowing & Combination Horns". I'm really curious as to how they make a horn that holds wine (or whatever you wish to put in) and still is able to bellow.

Sir Martin

01-29-2008, 04:31 AM

And now for some more pictures from years past. This is a beautiful wench who worked at Angelswords. She was very petite and had lovely red hair (unfortunately, I didn't see her there in 2007).

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0712.jpg

Here she is again with her handsome boyfriend. Really nice looking couple.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0716.jpg

bobzombie88

01-29-2008, 12:46 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/_Beautiful_Disgrace_88/2007%20tex%20renfest/pumpkinguy.jpg
my sister and the pumpkin guy '06

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/_Beautiful_Disgrace_88/2007%20tex%20renfest/darthvader.jpg
Darth Vader likes Bob too... '07

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/_Beautiful_Disgrace_88/2007%20tex%20renfest/picknose.jpg
my sister picking noses '06

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/_Beautiful_Disgrace_88/2007%20tex%20renfest/flogging.jpg
my sister got flogged. then she got flogged again by my dad... but i dont have access to those photos '07

LADY LESLEY

01-31-2008, 07:02 AM

I'm not sure what the price range is, but I've decided to stop by and take a closer look this next season. I have an old bullhorn that my dad got me in Monterrey, Mexico when I was 9 years old. It still blows great, so I know they will last for many years if you take care of them. You might be able to make out on the sign that they sell "Drinking, Blowing & Combination Horns". I'm really curious as to how they make a horn that holds wine (or whatever you wish to put in) and still is able to bellow.

I CHECKED MY HUSBANDS THAT I BOUGHT FOR HIM YEARS AGO (WOULD YOU BELIEVE HE WON'T CARRY IT) ANYWAY IT HAS A TYPE OF"A SCREW"(?) THAT YOU CAN TAKE OFF NOPE THAT I AM MAKING SENCE

Norberto

02-01-2008, 02:00 PM

Well, he should.

And, the screw makes sense.:confused:

Sir Martin

02-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Very nice pictures bobzombie! Your sister is really cute and it looks like she had a lot of fun.

Sir Martin

02-01-2008, 08:34 PM

I CHECKED MY HUSBANDS THAT I BOUGHT FOR HIM YEARS AGO (WOULD YOU BELIEVE HE WON'T CARRY IT) ANYWAY IT HAS A TYPE OF"A SCREW"(?) THAT YOU CAN TAKE OFF NOPE THAT I AM MAKING SENCE

OK ... I had to go to some web sites to figure this out. It looks like I had a misconception about the drinking horns. For some reason, I thought that the drinking horns were also used for carrying wine, water etc., like a flask. Apparently you just plug the mouthpiece end and enjoy your favorite beverage out of it, not carry the beverage around with you all day. Duh . . . :o

Here are a few links to sites that carry the horns:

http://www.hoofnet.com/hornshoppe/
http://www.warhorse.com/wassail.html
http://www.esford.com/hornmastercombinations.htm

Norberto

02-02-2008, 10:38 AM

Thanks Sir Martin.

I truly enjoyed the last site you listed. They have a beautiful collection with a brass mouthpiece and celtic trim. Pricey though!!

Sir Martin

02-02-2008, 08:03 PM

Thanks Sir Martin.

I truly enjoyed the last site you listed. They have a beautiful collection with a brass mouthpiece and celtic trim. Pricey though!!

I agree they are pricey but very nice. It might not help much, but the actual prices will be about 10% lower than what you see. The prices listed are in Australian dollars which equal about 90 cents in the USA. The 10 percent less might help with shipping.

Norberto

02-02-2008, 10:20 PM

Good point Sir Martin. I am very familiar with the exchange rates in my line of work. I will look into the exchange tonight. Some companies have consolidated shipping where one can also save some hard earned cash.

Sir Martin

02-05-2008, 09:03 PM

Dancing and a cappella singing in the lanes

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0718.jpg

Sir Martin

02-05-2008, 09:04 PM

These young people are a really spirited group with a lot of talent.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0719.jpg

Norberto

02-06-2008, 07:51 AM

Ah yes. I have seen them perform Handel's Messiah along with The Texas Brass, and all I can say is.....absolutely amazing!!!!

Sir Martin

02-12-2008, 01:26 AM

This group of characters has been around for several years

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0724.jpg

Sir Martin

02-12-2008, 01:27 AM

The TRF fae approaching during the Grande Marche. Queen Titania is followed by Cobweb.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0725.jpg

Norberto

02-15-2008, 10:45 AM

I love the beautiful TRF fae....:)

Sir Martin

02-15-2008, 12:33 PM

Yes, TRF has an exceptional fae cast and their costumes are beautiful. I had some family in for the last weekend of TRF and it was a shame because the fae were so chilled they had to wrap themselves in blankets and my nephew and nieces couldn't see all of the beautiful colors. At least I was able to send them some pictures of other weekends when it wasn't so cold.

Sir Martin

02-15-2008, 12:35 PM

HRM King Henry VIII during the Grande Marche.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0727.jpg

Norberto

02-15-2008, 01:43 PM

LADY LESLEY

02-15-2008, 02:28 PM

Don't you hate it when that happens?

I agree. TRF has the most beautiful fae and realistic costumes.

KING HENRY DID AN INTERVIEW IN I THINK ZEST AND AT ONE TIME THEY SAID HIS COSTUME WAS WORTH $5000.00 DOLLARS AND I CAN SEE WHY I WISH THAT I COULD AFFORD THE MATERIAL I LOVE HIS AND KATHERINES COSTUMES

Sir Martin

02-15-2008, 06:47 PM

Yes, the TRF cast has very nice garb. It wouldn't surprise me if his was $5000 or more. That makes a lot more sense to me than the actresses who wear $10,000 and more gowns to the Hollywood awards shows. I realize most of them don't own the dresses they wear but whoever eventually ends up with it probably doesn't wear it more than once or twice.

Norberto

02-18-2008, 10:51 AM

LADY LESLEY

02-18-2008, 07:21 PM

Speaking of Hollywood, you need to see The Tudors on Showtime to see some awesome period garb.

I watch it for the show itself, but one it's selling points is the cast and the costumes. New season starts 3/30/08.
WATCHED SEASON 1 AND YELLED AT THE TV :rolleyes:LOL
IT WAS GOOD AS A SOAP DAMN GOOD,BUT AS HISTORY GOES IT SUCKS
BUT I WILL WATCH SEASON 2
IF ANYONE HERE WOULD LIKE TO BORROW MINE (SEASON 1) i will gladly share

Sir Martin

02-18-2008, 11:44 PM

I never have figured out what shoppe these ladies were from . . . it looks like a little demon on the end of that pole she is carrying.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0730.jpg

Norberto

02-19-2008, 01:58 PM

WATCHED SEASON 1 AND YELLED AT THE TV :rolleyes:LOL
IT WAS GOOD AS A SOAP DAMN GOOD,BUT AS HISTORY GOES IT SUCKS
BUT I WILL WATCH SEASON 2
IF ANYONE HERE WOULD LIKE TO BORROW MINE (SEASON 1) i will gladly share

I too had to recall my history.

Nevertheless, a great storyline and period piece.

Sir Martin

02-26-2008, 11:52 PM

It's been a couple years, but I believe this is R/F forum member Ryk along with his wife. I believe they live in north or northeast Texas and attend Scarby more than TRF.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0734.jpg

Sir Martin

02-26-2008, 11:54 PM

Here I am with Anna Iram. She lives in Florida and is a wonderful faire friend. You will be charmed if you get to meet her.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0735.jpg

Sir Martin

03-24-2008, 09:05 PM

Richard Maritzer from Sound and Fury hawks for an upcoming show at The Odeon.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0739.jpg

Sir Martin

03-24-2008, 09:11 PM

When we were in The Dragonslayer 2 or 3 years ago, Tessa and I were behind a husband and wife who were looking over the tankards. While waiting our turn, Tessa asked if we could get a photo of their adorably garbed daughter with her. So here's a picture of my faire maiden along with another young princess.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0742.jpg

Sir Martin

03-26-2008, 10:18 PM

R/F forum members Tessa, Captain Bacardi, The Other Boleyn Girl and Anna Iram. FYI: The Other Boleyn Girl is her forum name, but she on cast and portrays Catherine Cromwell at TRF. This talented lady is also the assistant entertainment director at TRF and one of the nicest people you could ever meet.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2006/IMG_0744.jpg

cwfluke

08-10-2008, 01:35 AM

You where looking for photos of years past at the festival. Go to the photo gallery where I have uploaded several that we received from the 1978 Texas Renaissance Festival. Look at the Globe Stage when it was still quite new:

http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=602&size=1

http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=529

Paul gave these to me to scan and upload. We will try to add more from early years as we have time to scan them.

Sir Martin

08-10-2008, 03:39 AM

Chris - those are wonderful photos ... it will be great to see some more whenever you get the chance to scan them. A few observations:

1) Did anyone notice that the vast majority of folks in the pics from 30 years ago had slender to average builds? We hear all the time how a third of our population is overweight/obese and you can tell the average person in 1978 just wasn't as large as they are now. And before anyone thinks I'm being too critical, let me tell you that I weigh 20 pounds more than when I graduated from high school. ;)

2) In the large version of this picture from 2003, that really looks like Kat behind the fellows in the armor. It looks like the photo is in front of Lord Entropy's shoppe.
http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=582&size=big&cat=recent&limit=recent

3) Uhmmm ... anyone notice that the sheik on the left side of this picture appears to be enjoying a Michelob? You won't see vendors drinking on the job (at least not this blatantly) any more. :)
http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=591&size=big&cat=529&limit=recent

Rapier Half-Wit

08-10-2008, 08:08 AM

I am stunned. At the memories those pics bring back, and at how much TRF has changed over the decades. It almost makes me want the old faire back, except that I like having flush privies now. :D

wow

I do still miss the may pole. and the dead cart. and the battle mound. but that's just me.

Thank you Chris, and thank you Paul for sharing those. If you have any time, I would greatly appreciate seeing more pics like those.

Asterixgm

08-10-2008, 09:23 AM

2) In the large version of this picture from 2003, that really looks like Kat behind the fellows in the armor. It looks like the photo is in front of Lord Entropy's shoppe.
http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=582&size=big&cat=recent&limit=recent[/QUOTE]

Good eye Sir Martin. That pic was taken at Lord Entropy's Castle. That's my friend getting a taste of Entropy's armor. He used to rag on me for spending so much on my Entropy armor/Ren Faires stuff but when I finally got him to go to faire with me, he dropped about 600.00 with Entropy for his outfit..lol

And that is Kat behind him. I always enjoy seeing her at TRF. :D

Norberto

08-10-2008, 10:09 AM

1) Did anyone notice that the vast majority of folks in the pics from 30 years ago had slender to average builds? We hear all the time how a third of our population is overweight/obese and you can tell the average person in 1978 just wasn't as large as they are now.

Would you like to Super-Size that for an extra 3000 calories? :D:eek:

Nunyafb

08-10-2008, 10:28 AM

Wow!!! Great photos, Chris!! It's really cool to see how the place looked in the early years.

And to think that I could have been there (I believe I had my own vehicle in '78) if only I had been a little more open minded back then. Oh well, live and learn.

Thanks to Paul for sharing these and to you for posting them.

philpot

08-10-2008, 01:50 PM

Wow, wonderfull photos. 1978, way long ago, a lot of work has been done in 30 years.

Rapier Half-Wit

08-10-2008, 03:21 PM

Wow, wonderfull photos. 1978, way long ago, a lot of work has been done in 30 years.

Can you believe how much it has changed? But it HAS been 30 years and no living organism doesn't change over a period of time.

Norberto

08-10-2008, 03:27 PM

Can you believe how much it has changed? But it HAS been 30 years and no living organism doesn't change over a period of time.

Well, I can think of one...... ;)

Rapier Half-Wit

08-10-2008, 03:31 PM

Well, I can think of one...... ;)

What's that?

Rapier Half-Wit

08-10-2008, 03:31 PM

NO! Don't go there.

Norberto

08-10-2008, 03:34 PM

NO! Don't go there.

LOL!!! I thought you'd never ask. Ok, I won't.

Sir Martin

08-10-2008, 07:45 PM

Does anyone know where this "Odeon" stage was on the faire grounds? As far as I know, The Players Podium existed where the current Odeon stage is from (at least) 1982 through 1999. Was the original Odeon stage (it looked brand new in the 1978 photo) in this same spot?

http://www.dragonsquest.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=600&size=big&cat=529

Rapier Half-Wit

08-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Chuck

09-29-2008, 04:39 PM

Norberto

09-29-2008, 04:53 PM

i wonder would anyone have any photos of TRF 1989, i know it is a long shot, but one thing that really stuck with me was the mud dragon, maybe someone remembers, and if memory serves, they had a beer garden back then as well?:confused:

Beer garden?? What say you?

They have a German one now, but I haven't seen any beers hanging off the trees and bushes as of yet.

Chuck

09-29-2008, 05:20 PM

Beer garden?? What say you?

They have a German one now, but I haven't seen any beers hanging off the trees and bushes as of yet.

kinda the same category as the money tree, man, imagine a garden with half and half, half money trees and half beer trees, boy, back in the day. Come to think of it, if i had all the money back i have used to climb "beer trees", i coulda bought a palacial gardens. DANG! bad sides to all.

Nunyafb

09-29-2008, 05:50 PM

i wonder would anyone have any photos of TRF 1989, i know it is a long shot, but one thing that really stuck with me was the mud dragon, maybe someone remembers, and if memory serves, they had a beer garden back then as well?:confused:

If I'm not mistaken, the area where the "Agora" stage is currently located was called "The King's Beer Garden" back in '89 and for quite a few years after that. As far as a "mud dragon" goes, I'm not sure about that one.

Chuck

09-29-2008, 06:06 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the area where the "Agora" stage is currently located was called "The King's Beer Garden" back in '89 and for quite a few years after that. As far as a "mud dragon" goes, I'm not sure about that one.

well, to clarify, the "mud dragon" was more of a sight thing, in a mud piut outside in the walking area, a bit actor would build it out of the mud pit, carved, and then build sort of a fire in his mouth, coal type, where it appeared to smoke, and put like rubies in its eyes, that sort of thing, any jogged memories out there?

i love trf

09-30-2008, 11:14 AM

hmmm, some where i surely have a photo of mud dragon...... or saw one.

am getting older and more feeble in memory......

didn't there used to be a mud pit with characters playing in it, not just the mud show?

Asterixgm

09-30-2008, 12:02 PM

well, to clarify, the "mud dragon" was more of a sight thing, in a mud piut outside in the walking area, a bit actor would build it out of the mud pit, carved, and then build sort of a fire in his mouth, coal type, where it appeared to smoke, and put like rubies in its eyes, that sort of thing, any jogged memories out there?

I may have one around here somewhere. Will look and see and if I find it, I'll upload it.