I don't manage to get out to the conventions anymore. Instead, I've made it to Highland games throughout Western Washington, Portland, Oregon, and Sacramento.
As for Renaissance faires, we have one that is relatively local. Some of the merchandise sold is pretty cool, as they include handmade leather masks, feathery masks, Amy Brown art, cool leather armor (Blade, anyone), chainmail, and a local company that makes sarsaparilla sold in mugs or antique style bottles. The faire also annually presents one of the better armored performance groups, whose leader actually was involved with the 13th Warrior starring Antonio Banderas. I'm speaking of the Seattle Knights, who even include bugbears, elves, and other creatures. They joust, they fight, and are always the star performers.
Of course, the other reasons for not making it to the conventions include: 1) being out of town on business trips, 2) spending my weekends working on my yard, 3) spending my weekends unpacking. The one disadvantage to purchasing a brand new house (the builder had to finish the house before I moved in,) is that the yard needs a lot of work.
Highland games and fantasy Renaissance faires
Date: 2004-01-19 11:28 am (UTC)As for Renaissance faires, we have one that is relatively local. Some of the merchandise sold is pretty cool, as they include handmade leather masks, feathery masks, Amy Brown art, cool leather armor (Blade, anyone), chainmail, and a local company that makes sarsaparilla sold in mugs or antique style bottles. The faire also annually presents one of the better armored performance groups, whose leader actually was involved with the 13th Warrior starring Antonio Banderas. I'm speaking of the Seattle Knights, who even include bugbears, elves, and other creatures. They joust, they fight, and are always the star performers.
Of course, the other reasons for not making it to the conventions include: 1) being out of town on business trips, 2) spending my weekends working on my yard, 3) spending my weekends unpacking. The one disadvantage to purchasing a brand new house (the builder had to finish the house before I moved in,) is that the yard needs a lot of work.