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BRIEF weekend update...
Jun. 11th, 2007 11:06 amBusy, wonderful, productive weekend. There were a few fleeting frustrations and stresses but overall it was an incredible time. Introducing old and hew friends, throwing surprise parties that actually are a surprise and exchanging new ways of doing things combined with well-proven traditions is a wonderful thing especially when you're blessed with such wonderful people.
I must say that I've never seen a group of folk throw themselves so willingly into such a wide array of work. Learning new dances, getting costumes approved and working hard on the site went nearly flawlessly. I have to say what a shock it is that when I say, "Ok folks, 5 minutes and we'll begin" walking into the room at the end of that five minutes and seeing everyone sitting down, quiet and ready to be attentive can make me nearly speechless. Indeed, this is a special place and group of folk.
Mid-day on Saturday a dark, threatening storm coming in fast while some were learning a dance, others going to get lumber and still more working on site produces something that resembles a kicked ant hill. Then throw in too many wet dogs inside one small house and you have pandemonium. We survived it, though. Funny how the weather around this place kicks up an occasional quick storm or rain but then it blows over quickly and sunny skies with fluffy clouds ensue...good choice for a faire site, I would say. And yes, the pre-purchase research did include such detailed analysis.
There's still much to accomplish, of course, but with such willing, talented and resourceful souls involved, both locally and from afar, I have absolutely no doubt that we'll have a wonderful faire.
Twelve days and counting until opening....
I must say that I've never seen a group of folk throw themselves so willingly into such a wide array of work. Learning new dances, getting costumes approved and working hard on the site went nearly flawlessly. I have to say what a shock it is that when I say, "Ok folks, 5 minutes and we'll begin" walking into the room at the end of that five minutes and seeing everyone sitting down, quiet and ready to be attentive can make me nearly speechless. Indeed, this is a special place and group of folk.
Mid-day on Saturday a dark, threatening storm coming in fast while some were learning a dance, others going to get lumber and still more working on site produces something that resembles a kicked ant hill. Then throw in too many wet dogs inside one small house and you have pandemonium. We survived it, though. Funny how the weather around this place kicks up an occasional quick storm or rain but then it blows over quickly and sunny skies with fluffy clouds ensue...good choice for a faire site, I would say. And yes, the pre-purchase research did include such detailed analysis.
There's still much to accomplish, of course, but with such willing, talented and resourceful souls involved, both locally and from afar, I have absolutely no doubt that we'll have a wonderful faire.
Twelve days and counting until opening....
