Huzzah...in the cold drizzle
I went to the Renn fest as it was the last weekend for it and I figured after the debacle of Bob fest I deserved to go.It started out okay but by the end it was drizzling. It was cold. I loved it until again the end when I came out of the henna tent and it had dropped what felt like 5 degrees (taking it into the 40s) It started raining in earnest once I was on the way home.
I had fun. I stopped at the tangier outlet to use LJS/taco bell's rest room because there is NO rest stop (outside of one less than 10 miles away from Jackson) on the entire 90 mile trip and I refuse to use those port-a-potties because there's always an inch of piss and I'm in a gown. So I go to get something off the dollar menu (because I would feel bad if I didn't) and these two older twits are trying to order off the menu. The kid was about to lose it serving them. I'm thinking it's FAST FOOD, not a high end restaurant. Get your shit burrito or greasy fish and move on. I just want a damn caramel apple empenada so I don't feel guilty for peeing in their rest room. The kid said 'you stood in line for that?' rolling his eyes at the couple. But he was very bright and cheery and told me I'd have fun even if it rained because rain was period too.
I did have fun but I know I said this last year but I do think maybe this time, I mean it. I should probably do with this what I do with the Dublin Irish fest and go every other year. I know all the shows and most of the vendors but I did learn something that makes me wonder how feasible this place will remain. THey charge 1000$ for a spot and that wasn't even in the buildings. Nor did it cover the tent or insurance and I'm like wow...no wonder some vendors aren't back. AND the cell tower had gone down and I had to pay cash more than I wanted to.
I did spend too much money. I had two tea pots in hand...did I buy them? No i did not (is proud). I had many pendants in hand. Did I buy them...yes some.(Is ashamed. I have an insane amount. I need to start getting rid of some). Did I buy wall art even though I have no space (hangs head).
What I really wanted was a corset because I could use that for steampunk. I couldn't find one under 150-200$. No, just no. I'm sorry. I try so hard to support artisans but that's more than double what I can get nicer looking ones for online.
I did get my brother a dirk. I was really happy with it. It's a Knight Templar blade. The old guy who sold it to me said 'look, it has a Celtic sheath of leather.' Ooo, great. I reach for it but he takes it away. 'Let me get you a new one.' I get it back all wrapped up. When I got it home, I unwrapped it to take a picture.
See, cool? Notice how I have the blade over the metal end of the sheath? That's because what that old bastard didn't want me to see was it has SWATISKAS on the end. OMFG. I am so pissed off. I am either going to glue or weld some cabachons over it or tell my brother to throw the sheath out. I also plan to lodge a complaint. This is one of the biggest dealers at the fair. There is no excuse for that. I should have paid more attention too. But still, who would have expected that?
There were a ton of Knights Templar running around. I didn't get a good pic of the two cute young men (I was about to when their girls ran up and started dragging them around)
still trying the selfie. I suck.
the jewelry which looks like butt expect the rainbow moonstone. From left to right, a purple-bronze druzy (half off, 15$!) and under it, baby dragon earrings, the rainbow moonstone (from the same people with the damn sword), and a horse carved in jade. I kinda regret this one but it was on sale also half off.
The art I got was from Aradani studios. I've bought from both brothers many times. This time I got dark arts and his brother's Prometheus Unbound which i don't see on the site. Really nice guys too. Geeky. I like that.
I did get a few little gifts for evil_little_dog & silvrethorn. I was going to get ELD the werewolf brew from the tea dude but it was roobis which I think she dislikes as much as I do (if I'm wrong, oh well). He still didn't have any of that maple one I got a couple years ago. sigh.
Even if I do go back next year I really DO think I'm done with the henna ladies. I got them to do a small symbol of Awen (cheap) but it's SO pale it looks 2 weeks old. I don't have a pic yet. I swear they're watering down their mix. Seriously. This is the second or third time I've gotten one that didn't come out half as good as others I've had.
I did get some story ideas on the drive so that's something but I'm disliking how my brain is getting stuck in creative ruts, replaying the same scene for months on end in my head.
Parisian butt plug art
Soldier’s room kept the same for 100 years It needs some restoration work
Proof God hates us and wants us to be terrified (arachnaphobes avoid)
I had fun. I stopped at the tangier outlet to use LJS/taco bell's rest room because there is NO rest stop (outside of one less than 10 miles away from Jackson) on the entire 90 mile trip and I refuse to use those port-a-potties because there's always an inch of piss and I'm in a gown. So I go to get something off the dollar menu (because I would feel bad if I didn't) and these two older twits are trying to order off the menu. The kid was about to lose it serving them. I'm thinking it's FAST FOOD, not a high end restaurant. Get your shit burrito or greasy fish and move on. I just want a damn caramel apple empenada so I don't feel guilty for peeing in their rest room. The kid said 'you stood in line for that?' rolling his eyes at the couple. But he was very bright and cheery and told me I'd have fun even if it rained because rain was period too.
I did have fun but I know I said this last year but I do think maybe this time, I mean it. I should probably do with this what I do with the Dublin Irish fest and go every other year. I know all the shows and most of the vendors but I did learn something that makes me wonder how feasible this place will remain. THey charge 1000$ for a spot and that wasn't even in the buildings. Nor did it cover the tent or insurance and I'm like wow...no wonder some vendors aren't back. AND the cell tower had gone down and I had to pay cash more than I wanted to.
I did spend too much money. I had two tea pots in hand...did I buy them? No i did not (is proud). I had many pendants in hand. Did I buy them...yes some.(Is ashamed. I have an insane amount. I need to start getting rid of some). Did I buy wall art even though I have no space (hangs head).
What I really wanted was a corset because I could use that for steampunk. I couldn't find one under 150-200$. No, just no. I'm sorry. I try so hard to support artisans but that's more than double what I can get nicer looking ones for online.
I did get my brother a dirk. I was really happy with it. It's a Knight Templar blade. The old guy who sold it to me said 'look, it has a Celtic sheath of leather.' Ooo, great. I reach for it but he takes it away. 'Let me get you a new one.' I get it back all wrapped up. When I got it home, I unwrapped it to take a picture.
See, cool? Notice how I have the blade over the metal end of the sheath? That's because what that old bastard didn't want me to see was it has SWATISKAS on the end. OMFG. I am so pissed off. I am either going to glue or weld some cabachons over it or tell my brother to throw the sheath out. I also plan to lodge a complaint. This is one of the biggest dealers at the fair. There is no excuse for that. I should have paid more attention too. But still, who would have expected that?
There were a ton of Knights Templar running around. I didn't get a good pic of the two cute young men (I was about to when their girls ran up and started dragging them around)
still trying the selfie. I suck.
the jewelry which looks like butt expect the rainbow moonstone. From left to right, a purple-bronze druzy (half off, 15$!) and under it, baby dragon earrings, the rainbow moonstone (from the same people with the damn sword), and a horse carved in jade. I kinda regret this one but it was on sale also half off.
The art I got was from Aradani studios. I've bought from both brothers many times. This time I got dark arts and his brother's Prometheus Unbound which i don't see on the site. Really nice guys too. Geeky. I like that.
I did get a few little gifts for evil_little_dog & silvrethorn. I was going to get ELD the werewolf brew from the tea dude but it was roobis which I think she dislikes as much as I do (if I'm wrong, oh well). He still didn't have any of that maple one I got a couple years ago. sigh.
Even if I do go back next year I really DO think I'm done with the henna ladies. I got them to do a small symbol of Awen (cheap) but it's SO pale it looks 2 weeks old. I don't have a pic yet. I swear they're watering down their mix. Seriously. This is the second or third time I've gotten one that didn't come out half as good as others I've had.
I did get some story ideas on the drive so that's something but I'm disliking how my brain is getting stuck in creative ruts, replaying the same scene for months on end in my head.
Parisian butt plug art
Soldier’s room kept the same for 100 years It needs some restoration work
Proof God hates us and wants us to be terrified (arachnaphobes avoid)