Hello and Happy Saturday!
So, this will be my 2nd time writing this posting as Blogger totally just deleted my draft right before I was about to publish this and so now I must start over. Irritation has definitely set in and I am thinking it's already time to consider another source for my blog than Blogger. Anyways, I digress...
So, last weekend Ben and I took our friend to the
Sherwood Forrest Faire. We love going to this Ren-faire and this was our 2nd year to go. Typically we spend all day at the faire. We just wake up and hit the road to the faire until the sun goes down then we head back home. Everything we need is at the faire and who wouldn't love hanging out in nature all day! I just can't resist spending the day with fresh air and surrounded by 23 acres of forrest. It's the most relaxing and fun day that we look forward to each year. Although we don't dress up for the Ren-faire, I have a good feeling that will be happening soon. Regardless, I love getting to meet all of the Lords and Ladies, Knights, Wenches and other oddly sorts. Let's see we got to see Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, fairies (even a cow fairy), jesters, a caveman, and many others.
One of the best things about this Ren-faire is that it's so laid back, you have the whole day to get around the camp and see shows, drink at the pub, sit around the fire, and enjoy great food. I love being able to spend the day without my phone, computer, and TV and just get out in nature without having to spend the day driving every where we need to go. Here are some photos of our trip to the Sherwood Forrest Faire....
(Oh, and I am working on getting a video together too...be sure to check back on that once I get it posted.)
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| Ben and I sitting in the King's chair at the Knight's Round Table |
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| Ben and I enjoying some good brew and a Turkey leg...like the bull horn :) |
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| I got to be a knight too! |
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| You can't go to the Sherwood Forrest Faire and not get a Turkey Leg! |
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| I guess everyone eats theirs differently ^_^
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Some Friends from the Faire...
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| Our Friend Tom who is as red as a tomato after getting a kiss from a girl |
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| It wasn't this girl, but you have gotta love Link! |
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| I missed the photo earlier, but this is Francois....Ben and him and a nice embrace earlier in the day ;) |
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| Ben and his Foxy friend...this guy was super awesome!! |
Some of the Shows...
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| We had to go see Fancois in the Combat Tournament...and I got to be a judge for the battles! |
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| Francois fighting his opponent... |
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| Actually, Francois won! |
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| We of course had to see the Joust! |
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| This was our knight, William |
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| And his Clydesdale |
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| William won the Joust!! |
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| We also saw the Washing Well Wenches...this was awesome, can't you tell! |
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| Ben got to be in the show too....look out for this video soon! |
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| Just so you have an idea of what he got to do.... |
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| And this is how the show ended...it was the best event of the day! |
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| We also stopped by the Mud Show |
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| Gotta love it! |
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| Of course we waited for the fire show at the end of the day...this was super cool this year! |
Some other activities...
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| Ben and our friend working on their archery skills. |
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| Ben did the Axe and Knife throw...this is a challenge |
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| He almost hit the guy...so close |
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| My favorite part of the experience is sitting around the fire and enjoying some music and dancing |
I hope that you enjoy these photos and I will keep working on the video for you to enjoy. In the meantime, I need to post this before I lose it again :(
Until Next Time...
Looks FANTASTIC!!! must work on costumes for next year! haha...so glad you were both able to just have a day in the Forest...can't wait to see the video!! thanks for sharing!
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