Post Pirates
On our way home from Pirates in Paradise! The show was a blast, although it was more of a working vacation than a for-profit show. It was a show for the reenactors, with not much general public.
Our sleeping tent had a lovely view of the ocean, but our sales pavilion was inside the fort, in an open area with no shade, and direct sun in our faces all afternoon. When it rained, the water pooled there. I think it was the "Haha, newbie sucker" spot... Fort Taylor, or what remains of it, is pretty cool, but unfortunately the merchants were not allowed to set up in the shady remains of the barracks, as they were deemed unsafe, and fenced off. We were all in the courtyard, but at least the one end of the courtyard had shade from the walls. We were not on that end.
Thursday and Friday were both hot, muggy, stifling days. We sat there and sweated all day long. Since there wasn't much traffic, we talked with the reenactors, and got stockwork done. OtherSusan (Susan G., not Tomas' mom) was with us, so I had someone fun to talk to. We even went out and watched the battle they had outside the fort Friday.
Saturday started out cooler, but clouded over quickly. We had lines of squalls come through all day long, and into the evening. Everything got soaked. The wind was pretty rough. But the brand new circlet stands my father-in-law made for us got put to the test, and did admirably well. They stood, despite not even being staked down. Great job dad!
Sunday was the best day, cool and just a little breezy, with pleasant sunshine. They had the big battle that day, and more of the public showed up then all other days combined. I wish the whole week had been like Sunday. Sunday night the event staff roasted a whole pig and had a grand party for everyone involved. It was a great way to end the show.
I don't think we could afford to go back as a business venture, but it is a great show to just attend as a vacation (and if we happen to be selling, swell). More later, hopefully with pictures...
Our sleeping tent had a lovely view of the ocean, but our sales pavilion was inside the fort, in an open area with no shade, and direct sun in our faces all afternoon. When it rained, the water pooled there. I think it was the "Haha, newbie sucker" spot... Fort Taylor, or what remains of it, is pretty cool, but unfortunately the merchants were not allowed to set up in the shady remains of the barracks, as they were deemed unsafe, and fenced off. We were all in the courtyard, but at least the one end of the courtyard had shade from the walls. We were not on that end.
Thursday and Friday were both hot, muggy, stifling days. We sat there and sweated all day long. Since there wasn't much traffic, we talked with the reenactors, and got stockwork done. OtherSusan (Susan G., not Tomas' mom) was with us, so I had someone fun to talk to. We even went out and watched the battle they had outside the fort Friday.
Saturday started out cooler, but clouded over quickly. We had lines of squalls come through all day long, and into the evening. Everything got soaked. The wind was pretty rough. But the brand new circlet stands my father-in-law made for us got put to the test, and did admirably well. They stood, despite not even being staked down. Great job dad!
Sunday was the best day, cool and just a little breezy, with pleasant sunshine. They had the big battle that day, and more of the public showed up then all other days combined. I wish the whole week had been like Sunday. Sunday night the event staff roasted a whole pig and had a grand party for everyone involved. It was a great way to end the show.
I don't think we could afford to go back as a business venture, but it is a great show to just attend as a vacation (and if we happen to be selling, swell). More later, hopefully with pictures...