Big Faire & K-burg Booth
ok...so yesterday was the first time my Chels has stepped foot at the Pleasure Faire....she hung a bit with the big girls in the parking lot then she ambled off with Gina & Wayne's daughters "Sam & Heather"....I wasnt drinkin hard since I had to drive home and be lil Miss Responsible Mom....so I was antsy to get into faire....there was alot of comotion going on, Little Julius was grabbing all sorts of lovely attention...but in the middle of the baby lovin...Shel and I started our trek over to front gate....I stumbled upon Haggis & grabbed a hug....then ventured thru front gate...more hugs from Trixter and Gatemistess too!...then we barely glance at the Hair Garland Booth and this lovely wench comes runnin out to SHEL...she had the most perfect garland all chosen for her....and it matched her garb perfectly! Wow.....Shel didnt even have to pick it out...that girl knew her stuff! hehe.....we took our time stopping every few steps to greet & hug all sorts of PeePs....we finally managed to get to Friends of Faire....and there I see my chels....with the happiest grin on her face...she was having a blast with the girls....and she was off again to hit the food stands.....did I mention the jello shots? gotta love faire friends....!! tasty tasty..!!...we lost our group, then found our group....easy enuf to do....Chels and I managed to see a show..."The VanKleever Brothers"..these guys were a total hoot! it's all about knife throwing....I totally recommend you ALL catching their show!!...we also sat in on part of a belly dancing show too....this faire compared to K-burg is just apples & oranges....no comparison......CHels was a just blown away....she wanted to see as many shows as she could but....since it wasnt the other girls first time at faire...I dont think they realized just what Chels had wanted....it can be tough....at K-burg...we WORK FAIRE...and in doing so...you miss all the shows....so when we actually get to PLAY at faire...we actually LIKE to see the shows.....so...at least we got to catch some fun ones....then around 5pm it started to get chilly..wind kickin up and I didnt have a cloak with me....now started the long, slow trek out front gate....stopping again every few feet for farewell hugs.....it seemed like they moved the parking lot further as I could HEAR my feet barking at me as I barely lifted my feet the rest of the way to the car....then as I finally got there....got my cloak and warmed up I realized the totally missed seeing Gina, Sam & Heather to tell them goodbye,....UGh....I had hoped to catch them again....so we stayed in the parking lot a bit longer...then being cold got to me and we just needed to go home.....HEAT>....on my toes felt soo good.....a sald and shower later I was snuggled in my jammies and falling asleep on the couch.....SHel stayed over....we talked a bit but within mins we were both snoring.....exhausted!....poor SHel with her hobbling on her ouchy ankle....thank GOD for pain meds!......
Segue to SUNDAY......Up by 6am.....pick up another ladder from a friend, drive thru Mickey D's for breakfast for the brood...grab the kiddos, pick up RobRoy, then Mensi too.....20 mins on the 91frwy later we're at the 7/11 getting ice for the ice chest.....as we get to site...I call and literally wake Duncan up....eek! he overslept.....ah well....we clear the site and get it ready for Duncan to arrive....then get the call from KROG....his car decided to have issues...Ugh again...nooooo not today.....but what can we do right? nobody PLANS on car issues...EVER>....so we do our best......I had no idea just what REALLY goes into putting the booth together THE RIGHT WAY....dear god....M A T H ....there is MATH Involved...Ugh! so there I sat not being able to do more than order pizza for lunch.....oh and also go to Home Depot to get this uber-long drill bit.....at least I could do THAT much....then it was more waiting till I could stand around and hand stuff to the guys while they were on the ladders....it took eons to measure, cut, etc.....but when all that part was done...we actually look like we have a booth....no canvas is hung yet but that's why there is TUES....I will back out there again to hopefully hang canvas and maybe even paint? dunno for sure yet....we shall see....but if you were to drive by the booth....it looks GREAT!! Thank you again DUNCAN, ROB ROY, MENSI & KROG.....Ive said it before & will say it again....there wouldnt BE a booth without all of you pitching in and making it happen....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU all sooo much!!
Segue to SUNDAY......Up by 6am.....pick up another ladder from a friend, drive thru Mickey D's for breakfast for the brood...grab the kiddos, pick up RobRoy, then Mensi too.....20 mins on the 91frwy later we're at the 7/11 getting ice for the ice chest.....as we get to site...I call and literally wake Duncan up....eek! he overslept.....ah well....we clear the site and get it ready for Duncan to arrive....then get the call from KROG....his car decided to have issues...Ugh again...nooooo not today.....but what can we do right? nobody PLANS on car issues...EVER>....so we do our best......I had no idea just what REALLY goes into putting the booth together THE RIGHT WAY....dear god....M A T H ....there is MATH Involved...Ugh! so there I sat not being able to do more than order pizza for lunch.....oh and also go to Home Depot to get this uber-long drill bit.....at least I could do THAT much....then it was more waiting till I could stand around and hand stuff to the guys while they were on the ladders....it took eons to measure, cut, etc.....but when all that part was done...we actually look like we have a booth....no canvas is hung yet but that's why there is TUES....I will back out there again to hopefully hang canvas and maybe even paint? dunno for sure yet....we shall see....but if you were to drive by the booth....it looks GREAT!! Thank you again DUNCAN, ROB ROY, MENSI & KROG.....Ive said it before & will say it again....there wouldnt BE a booth without all of you pitching in and making it happen....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU all sooo much!!