Renaissance Festival - Pirate Weekend Part One

Alas Alack! Alack Alas!

I forgot to take pictures on my day out! Well . . . I took two photos during the course of the day, and those will tie (hehehe) into my story.

Yesterday here at the Georgia Renaissance Festival it was the famed Pirate's Weekend!

I left the house around 9:45-10, reaching the faire grounds by 10:32 (a few minor mishaps along the route).

I was in light garb for the day, a borrowed peasant shirt with bodice and tie, my own blue gypsy skirt, and a pair of sandals given from a friend.

Scarcely a few feet into the faire and the unthinkable occurred.

I stumbled to the information desk. They had no help. Not eve the tape of Duct. They directed me towards the official Faire Gift Shop.

Alas, no tape of Duct there, either. They did have some packaging tape, which seemed as though it would last!

Not more than twenty feet away and....

(I know it's the same picture, but this was the actual moment I took it to send the friend I'd procured the foot wear from.)

My faithful companion went on the hunt for a (relatively) cheap shoe store, as I would now be forced to purchase foot wear. While trying to keep my spirits up I attempted to make the tape - er - tape. It was all to no avail.

My faithful companion returned with new of a cobbler! It would be a distance away, walking on my toe. I did not think I could make such a journey.

Then, out of nowhere, a Soothsayer approached! She asked if we'd like our fortunes read. I was at first skeptical, knowing that soothsayers were not easily trusted. And what did I know of Marigold Mayberry's Traveling Tarot? I told her we already had a misfortune today, showing the deceased footwear. With a slight frown she directed us towards a clothing shop close at hand who might have the tools to fix the flatwear. If not that, then a shop merely around the corner.

Hobbling my way over behind my companion we found no such help from the store. It seemed as though the day of fun was over. Until they reminded us of the little shop around the corner. Feeling as though all the luck in the world had vanished, we set our feet in that direction.

The shop was small, tiny compared to the others surrounding it. Hobbling in, the kind saleswoman took one look at the disaster that had once been a beautiful shoe and sat me down on a bench. Asking for the size which I wore, and after gaining the answer, she shod my foot in a shoe make of rope. I had balked at the idea of wearing rope on ones feet! It seemed a preposterous idea!

And yet....

As I stood up in the new pair of shoes, I felt as though I were walking on a cloud. My toes, which previously had been clinging to the straps of a sandals, were now free to flex and wiggle together. I was amazed at the transformation.

The kind saleswoman rang up my new shoes, for which I gladly gratefully, and graciously paid.

With the old, traitorous sandals clad in a bag, I walked out, able to stand once more on my own two feet.

The Adventure Will Continue . . .

May Day

I know that May began yesterday, but I simply couldn't resist adding this little video to the May lineup.

With summer gearing up there are dozens festivals, outdoor concerts, and various theatre troupes getting ready for the masses.

While I would love to list all of them that are close to you, I don't know where my reader is hailing from. :)

The nearest city I'm close to is Atlanta. With that said, here are a few great conventions or festivals that you can find in the Peach state's capitol.

MoMoCon

This even first began back around 2005. It began with the Anime group at Georgia Tech. What first started out as a few rooms on the campus is now a large event which takes place at the Omni Hotel and Georgia World Congress Center. It began with free entry (which I loved!) and is now about $20 - $60 (depending on how many days you wanna be there). It's coming around at the end of May 24-28th. Great for anyone who loves cosplay and meeting their favorite voice actors.

Spirit of Sweet Auburn

Ever been down a 150-foot zipline? There's always a first time. Come down and enjoy the Southern hospatility. Good food. Great company. Haven't been yet myself, so little information.

Marietta Greek Festival

OPA! Come on down for authentic Greek food, entertainment, and shopping. Enjoy this cultural exchange and learn about those form the Isles. Make sure to come hungry.

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Turkey Legs! Knights in Armor! Pirates! Highlanders! King Henry! Musketeers! This is the place to be. Only open on the weekends, and Memorial Day from the end of April to June, this is not an event to be missed. There are various vendors who you can watch work at their craft. Entertaining shows with wit and acrobatics! Be prepared for a full day out, as it's an outdoor event. You can exit the park throughout the day and return. From 10:30 - 6, it's the best way to check out the Renaissance!

What are some of your favorite festivals? Places you love going to when the summer heat gets to be too much? Leave a comment. :)

Being Alive

Since I utterly mucked up yesterday with this weeks' post I figured I'd do a plain little tid bit.

I am not the best at keeping up with things. I can't believe that this blog has lasted as long as it has. Seriously. It is rather miraculous.

There are so many things that will be happening this summer. I can't wait to post pictures for you!

(Well, the one viewer that I have. If you have any cool costumes you want me to look out for at Momocon, let me know!)

Well, there's a music event on the 13th, the Georgia Renaissance Festival the following weekend, and then about five days at Momon Con!

With all this happening, I'm super excited for summer!

... for once....

Prepare for the inslaught of pictures that will be coming. I will also be updating various shows that I volunteer at - "Lord of the Dance", "Finding Neverland", and couple of others.

I will also be reviewing movies and books that I read as I finish them.

And, hopefully I'll get a better schedule for this blog.

Cheers,
Have a safe week!

Such A Busy!

Well, that time of the week again.

Same Battime - Same Bat-Channel.

And look at me, scraping by at the last second.

This week I'll do a light little blip of the usual nonsense. OR rather, Sense.

I've had quite a few people approach me about a particular job skill that I have. Honestly speaking, I never thought of this as a way to make money, much less a TV show as the kind lady at the bookstore suggested. It all seems rather bizarre to me that it would, or could, work out that well.

Personal Shopper.

I know, right? You're probably wondering how on earth a job like this can even work. Looking this up on Google - one gig alone is $150.

If you're great with style and savvy enough to shop, or even willing to help others with their wardrobe than this would be a fantastic position.

As for making it into a TV show, I'm sure it's been done. And, personally, I'm not comfortable with having my face all over YouTube. (Knowing that there are ways to find out where you live by tracking the video IP address - I have friends tell me all about this all the time.)

I might give it a try with a few friends in my area, see if anything pans out. I'll definitely let you know how it turns out, should I proceed with that.



As for next week - be on the lookout for the great Renaissance Festival!




DISCLAIMER:
I am not paid for any name dropping. Not being for this blog at all, come to think of it...