Getting to know you!
There’s a survey circulating amoung my friends on MySpace especially designed for those of us who frequent Renaissance, Medieval, Fantasy, Pirate, and Faerie Festivals and Faires.
Thought I’d share it here as a way to get to know my readers. I’m going to post the questions, then I’ll start it off by posting my answers as the first comment. I’d love to hear from you. And my thanks to my friend Tremayne for the thoroughly novel concept of just deleting the questions that didn’t make sense. Instead of deleting, though, I modified the wording on a few.
1. Tankard, Goblet, or Plastic Cup and with or without a cover?
2. Did you wear garb your first time at Faire?
3. What was the last thing you bought - other than food and drink?
4. What does your favorite pin say?
5. Do you go for historical accuracy in your garb?
6. Where was your last out-of-state Faire?
7. How many different costumes do you own?
8. Do you carry a blade?
9. Have you been flogged?
10. When was your virgin year?
11. Who originally introduced you to Faire?
12. Had your hair braided?
13. Had a henna tattoo?
14. Do you have pockets?
15. Do you carry a cell phone where it can be seen?
16. Will you shed part of your costume if it’s hot?
17. What part of someone else’s costume do you wish you had?
18. Ever had a run-in with security?
19. Do you bother with Faire-speak?
20. What do you carry on you, that most other people probably do not?
21. Is sunscreen a normal part of your costume?
22. What color is/are your blouse(s)/shirt(s)?
23. What faires have you been too?
24. Would you date someone at faire?
25. Describe your character?
26. What is your favorite show at faire?
27. Worked at faire?
28. Do you prefer tent or hard sites?
29. Do you share the pictures you take?
30. Do you know all the words to at least one faire song?
31. Have you ever given or received a kilt check?
32. Plan on doing any new characters? If yes, describe:
33. Most memorable character at faire?
34. Favorite moment at faire?
35. Do you have a photo that best depicts your persona at faire?
Looking forward to learning a little about each of you and … we’ll see you at Faire!!
1. Tankard or Goblet, no cover, depends on garb
2. No garb at the first faire
3. I bought a CD and a feather fan
4. It’s a demon head shape, that says “Demon Spawn”
5. Historical accuracy has never been my goal, Escarlata is not time bound so moves through the ages collecting bits
6. We went to Wicked Faire in New Jersey in February
7. I have 2 long chemises, 3 short chemises, two overskirts, one split skirt, one kilt, two cloaks, boots, flats, and barefeets. Lots to mix and match, still haven’t figured out all the combinations and I’m adding more all the time.
8. I have a sweet little bodice dagger that surprises many people
9. I’ve been flogged many times courtesy of The Flogger Brothers, thanks Gillius
10. My first year at faire was 1991
11. Nobody gets the blame for introducing me to Faire *grinning* I found Hoggetowne on a solo roadtrip
12. Had my hair braded at Bristol in 1994, the same day I bought my first piece of garb, a Moresca bodice that is still in use
13. Got my first henna tattoo at Wicked this year by the HennaFairy
14. I don’t have pockets so I carry pouches and/or baskets
15. My cell phone is always in a pouch
16. There’s not much garb to shed, but safety always comes first, so yes
17. Don’t want anyone else’s stuff, but I sure do like gleaning ideas from looking at them
18. As far as security goes, ask me in person for the story of the kilted lad
19. I’ve tried faire-speak, but I’m really bad at it
20. There’s always an ankle and knee brace in my basket
21. Sunscreen is required for me, I’ll burn in about 20 minutes
22. I have burgundy, white, and mustard chemises and my pyrate blouse is white
23. I’ve been to 18 faires, so far, and plans are in the works to add at least one new one this year
24. I’ve dated faire friends and handfasted with Leinad
25. Escarlata is kind of hard to explain, a fantasy creature who looks like a wench, born 1498 to a succubus and a Spanish Cardinal, raised in a convent, demon spawn who is known for creating mischief, mayhem, and debauchery. Debauchery = Excessive indulgence in pleasing the senses.
26. Any kind of live music show will capture my attention
27. I don’t work for faire, but I work at faire, collecting tidbits for FaireNews
28. I love the feel of a tent-site’s impermanency
29. My pictures are always shared with those who are in them
30. I know all the words to quite a few faire songs
31. I give kilt checks when the mood strikes me, always giving the lad the option of the right way, the wrong way, or the fun way *chuckling*
32. Not new characters, but new garb for Escarlata
33. I love our Queens at Tampa and Tennessee. They are both the best
34. So far, our handfasting in Tennessee this past year
35. Escarlata “won” time with Leinad and Sir Ironhead at the ‘Ette & ‘Teer auction to benefit RESCU Foundation during ‘Ette Tu, an invasion of the Tennessee Renaissance Festival over Memorial Day Weekend, 2007. Her theory was “If one was good, two must be better.”
Picture provided by Jamie Piekkola, a.k.a. Deadbishop on R/F.com
Comment by Escarlata | April 26, 2008
1. Tankard, Goblet, or Plastic Cup and with or without a cover? Tankard
2. Did you wear garb your first time at Faire? No
3. What was the last thing you bought - other than food and drink? My fancy pirate hat with alot of feathers.
4. What does your favorite pin say? WENCHY BADNESS
5. Do you go for historical accuracy in your garb? No
6. Where was your last out-of-state Faire? TN
7. How many different costumes do you own? I’m Barbie. I can’t count how many!
8. Do you carry a blade? Sometimes
9. Have you been flogged? Once
10. When was your virgin year? 2002
11. Who originally introduced you to Faire? My sister Diane.
12. Had your hair braided? Yes
13. Had a henna tattoo? No
14. Do you have pockets? No
15. Do you carry a cell phone where it can be seen? I carry it but it can’t be seen unless there is a bodice dive.
16. Will you shed part of your costume if it’s hot? No
17. What part of someone else’s costume do you wish you had? A bodice or corset that would SUPPORT me!
18. Ever had a run-in with security? Mo
19. Do you bother with Faire-speak? No
20. What do you carry on you, that most other people probably do not? Um..lip gloss!
21. Is sunscreen a normal part of your costume? No
22. What color is/are your blouse(s)/shirt(s)? mostly white
23. What faires have you been too? TN and most of FL
24. Would you date someone at faire? Yes if I wasn’t married.
25. Describe your character? A wench who has a propensity for saying the wrong things. Wenchmouth. I usually laugh alot too.
26. What is your favorite show at faire? Empty Hats
27. Worked at faire? Just a raffle.
28. Do you prefer tent or hard sites? Hard.
29. Do you share the pictures you take? Yes.
30. Do you know all the words to at least one faire song? Yes.
31. Have you ever given or received a kilt check? Once. I had the best!
32. Plan on doing any new characters? If yes, describe: No
33. Most memorable character at faire? Pirate John
34. Favorite moment at faire? When Escarlata and Leinad were handfasted in 2007, I was honoured to stand up for her.
35. Do you have a photo that best depicts your persona at faire?
Picture provided by TampaT, a member of R/F.com
Comment by Wenchie | April 26, 2008
*grinning* The angelic glow suits you, Wenchie.
By the way, folks, I noticed that it’s not easy to put the picture in. If you’ll just put in the URL, I’ll do the work on the back end to get the picture to show.
Comment by Escarlata | April 27, 2008
1. Tankard, Goblet, or Plastic Cup and with or without a cover? Wooden mug, no cover.
2. Did you wear garb your first time at Faire? No.
3. What was the last thing you bought - other than food and drink? Perfume oils.
4. What does your favorite pin say? R/F
5. Do you go for historical accuracy in your garb? Nope.
6. Where was your last out-of-state Faire? BARF, St. Patrick’s Weekend ‘08.
7. How many different costumes do you own? No comment. (I’m flabbergasted at how much I’ve spent! *G*)
8. Do you carry a blade? Sometimes, with my pirate garb.
9. Have you been flogged? Yup.
10. When was your virgin year? 2000
11. Who originally introduced you to Faire? A friend in college, in the early nineties. I didn’t actually attend until several years later.
12. Had your hair braided? No
13. Had a henna tattoo? Yes. Heather at Maximum Glitter (GLMF & PRF) is the best!
14. Do you have pockets? Only in one of my patchwork skirts, but I carry everything in my pouch.
15. Do you carry a cell phone where it can be seen? NO!
16. Will you shed part of your costume if it’s hot? No
17. What part of someone else’s costume do you wish you had? I envy all the gals out there who own a Moresca bodice!
18. Ever had a run-in with security? Yes, TNRF ‘06, when they tried to kick us out before we could get the group picture taken.
19. Do you bother with Faire-speak? No, I sound ridiculous.
20. What do you carry on you, that most other people probably do not? Mattifier. My skin is like an oil slick when it’s humid.
21. Is sunscreen a normal part of your costume? Absolutely! The sun is not my friend!
22. What color is/are your blouse(s)/shirt(s)? Mostly white/off white, but I also have plum, burgundy, and green hues.
23. What faires have you been too?
24. Would you date someone at faire? Sure, why not?
25. Describe your character? A free spirit beholden to no one.
26. What is your favorite show at faire? E Muzeki. I’ll miss them! *sigh*
27. Worked at faire? No
28. Do you prefer tent or hard sites? Hard sites.
29. Do you share the pictures you take? Yes
30. Do you know all the words to at least one faire song? Yup…too much time near the pub. LOL!
31. Have you ever given or received a kilt check? I’m a kilt check virgin!
32. Plan on doing any new characters? If yes, describe: I’m rolling around some ideas in my head…one for a Florentine persona, another for a jester-like figure.
33. Most memorable character at faire? The Troll at BARF.
34. Favorite moment at faire? Eating bananas at TNRF during the first Ette invasion!
35. Do you have a photo that best depicts your persona at faire?
Maryland, 2006. We attended this faire on a whim, and it turned out to be a truly magical day in a most beautiful shire!
Comment by Athena | April 28, 2008
1. Tankard, Goblet, or Plastic Cup and with or without a cover? A wooden tankard, no cover.
2. Did you wear garb your first time at Faire? Yes!
3. What was the last thing you bought - other than food and drink? A Medieval “Whoopie Cushion” at BARF.
4. What does your favorite pin say? “JS” it was the first given to me by my partner in crime, Julian Stone.
5. Do you go for historical accuracy in your garb? Nah.
6. Where was your last out-of-state Faire? Bay Area Renaissance Festival (March ‘08)
7. How many different costumes do you own? 3 shirts, 4 pairs of tights, 1 pair of wrap pants, 3 sashes, 2 headscarves, and one pair of boots.
8. Do you carry a blade? Every chance I get. Mainly my cutlass, a.k.a. “Trophy Wife”.
9. Have you been flogged? Yepper!
10. When was your virgin year? 2003
11. Who originally introduced you to Faire? My high school friend, Shauna.
12. Had your hair braided? ummm…nope, beard ain’t long enuff…
13. Had a henna tattoo? Nope.
14. Do you have pockets? No.
15. Do you carry a cell phone where it can be seen? I try to avoid them altogether at faire.
16. Will you shed part of your costume if it’s hot? Nah. It’s relatively light anyway.
17. What part of someone else’s costume do you wish you had? Not really.
18. Ever had a run-in with security? On a few occasions…
19. Do you bother with Faire-speak? Other than intermittent pirate growls and oaths, not so much.
20. What do you carry on you, that most other people probably do not? broken strands of beads (broken associations - a reminder)
21. Is sunscreen a normal part of your costume? yes
22. What color is/are your blouse(s)/shirt(s)? The main one is black. I also have an “Oh My God” bright red and iridescent blue shirt and a tea-stained cotton shirt as well)
23. What faires have you been too?
24. Would you date someone at faire? I have, and I would.
25. Describe your character? In short, me with the volume turned UP! By trade a pirate. Piccaroon in specific, not part of a ship’s compliment or crew, but I sign on where adventure and profit intrigue me. Certainly NOT a privateer - I need no letters of Marque. Fiercely independent and mercurial in nature - cat like. I hold neither time nor schedules in any kind of regard. A true scoundrel, rake, and na’er do well.
26. What is your favorite show at faire? Christophe the Insulter & Zilch the Tory Stellar - I will deeply miss E.Muzeki…
27. Worked at faire? No, it gets in the way of my fun.
28. Do you prefer tent or hard sites? I like both - each has their own charm.
29. Do you share the pictures you take? Yes.
30. Do you know all the words to at least one faire song? Really - you DON’T want me singin’. But I know a few.
31. Have you ever given or received a kilt check? Yes!
32. Plan on doing any new characters? If yes, describe: There’s one who would be WORSE than Molden. I’m mulling over the idear of a demon-possessed pyrate named…wait for it…Captain Howdy!
33. Most memorable character at faire? The Fairy Godfather at TRF.
34. Favorite moment at faire? I’d have to say, delivering one of the best, “spider-man” kisses to a lass that I had a HUGE crush on, in the White Horse pub at Scarborough Faire.
35. Do you have a photo that best depicts your persona at faire? Hmmm…so many…this is the gist of it…
Comment by Molden | May 1, 2008
Athena, It looks like you all had a great time at faire. I look forward to seeing you in Tennesse and seeing how all the new garb has turned out as you’ve turned your hand to sewing.
Molden, somehow Cap’t Howdy … *shaking her head* … just thinking about a crew trying to find you for the next set of orders … “Hey, anybody seen the Capt’n?” and everyone pointing in different directions say “Yea, he went that way!” *grinning* and then they’d find you giving nummies to a bar wench.
Hope neither of you mind me having added the highlight to indicate which one is you. See you both at the end of the month!
Comment by Escarlata | May 1, 2008
1. Tankard, Goblet, or Plastic Cup and with or without a cover? None of the above. I use a rare ceramic mug from the 1930’s that looks period.
2. Did you wear garb your first time at Faire? No. But I did the next week!
3. What was the last thing you bought - other than food and drink? A bodice.
4. What does your favorite pin say? R/F
5. Do you go for historical accuracy in your garb? No
6. Where was your last out-of-state Faire? Great Lakes Medieval Faire
7. How many different costumes do you own? Six at least.
8. Do you carry a blade? Only my wit is sharp.
9. Have you been flogged? No.
10. When was your virgin year? 1973
11. Who originally introduced you to Faire? Janice Green via Joe Torres. Older Brother Ralph said it was cool and if Ralph said it was cool, it was. It was.
12. Had your hair braided? Yes.
13. Had a henna tattoo? No. Tattoos remind me of my father. No thanks.
14. Do you have pockets? No.
15. Do you carry a cell phone where it can be seen? Never.
16. Will you shed part of your costume if it’s hot? Never.
17. What part of someone else’s costume do you wish you had? The heart of one true love. Guess that it wouldn’t be a costume, then, would it?
18. Ever had a run-in with security? No.
19. Do you bother with Faire-speak? Sometimes.
20. What do you carry on you, that most other people probably do not? See #8.
21. Is sunscreen a normal part of your costume? Yes.
22. What color is/are your blouse(s)/shirt(s)? Teal, Forest Green, Burgundy, White, Black.
23. What faires have you been to?
24. Would you date someone at faire? Yes.
25. Describe your character? No matter the garb, I’m always Lady Nicolette, although “Lady” is a mere honorific and doesn’t denote class in my case. I come from a musical family that has shadowy origins, probably actually Eastern European gypsies, but because of our musical talent, we are allowed in to the finest courts of the land. Because of our shifting status, I’m usually wearing cottons, although I may have lace or sometimes very fine jewelry despite the step up from mere wench’s garb. I can sometimes appear as a gypsy/dancer type as well, due to my background with Middle Eastern and gypsy music.
I’m merely a stage hand/tour manager of sorts for my “band of gypsies,” and also keep watch for the welfare of our horses and hounds as well as generally plan and prepare all of our meals. I will sometimes read the Tarot Cards for those who request it, but also never take money for the service. Although I am learning how to play the harp, I don’t perform publicly, being merely an apprentice. There is a sense about me of some private sadness in my distant past, perhaps a lost love, but no one knows for sure. I love repartee, badinage and bad puns but can also keep my own company easily.
26. What is your favorite show at faire? Pitu Guli at the first faire. John Compton’s troupe at the Northern California Faires. Joseph Pusey always. Solomon Feldthouse always. Carol the Harper and Tony Selvage always. Owain Phyfe. Craig of Farrington. Empty Hats. Any combination of Flying Karamozov Brothers.
27. Worked at faire? Yes.
28. Do you prefer tent or hard sites? Hard.
29. Do you share the pictures you take? I usually don’t take pictures. What are those funny things you hold up to your eyes? Some kind of devilry?
30. Do you know all the words to at least one faire song? Many.
31. Have you ever given or received a kilt check? No.
32. Plan on doing any new characters? If yes, describe: No. Wasn’t I enough up above?
33. Most memorable character at faire? Joseph Pusey. Hands down. Next comes Carol, the harper and Tony Selvage.
34. Favorite moment at faire? When I looked across the lanes, saw the love of my life and time stopped.
35. Do you have a photo that best depicts your persona at faire?
Photo Credit: Kirk R Hughes, member of RenaissanceFestival.com
Comment by Nickie Harte | May 1, 2008
I’ve always loved that picture of you, Lady Nic, it captures both your great smile and the motion that you always seem to be in.
Looking forward to seeing you in Tennessee!
Comment by Escarlata | May 1, 2008
1. Tankard, Goblet, or Plastic Cup and with or without a cover?
Tankard without a cover
2. Did you wear garb your first time at Faire?
Not when I walked into gate, but when I walked out of the shire, I was somewhat garbed
3. What was the last thing you bought - other than food and drink?
The new bamboo tankard
4. What does your favorite pin say?
Sleeps well with others
5. Do you go for historical accuracy in your garb?
Not going to happen with my persona
6. Where was your last out-of-state Faire?
WickedFaire - Feb. 2008(NJ) TnRF - May. 2008(Tn)
7. How many different costumes do you own?
3shirts, 4leggings, 1vest, 1doublet, 1cloak 2pair boots
8. Do you carry a blade?
Yes
9. Have you been flogged?
No I Flog when requested to
10. When was your virgin year?
Late 80’s
11. Who originally introduced you to Faire?
Big D & Little D of NYRF
12. Had your hair braided?
Flat top
13. Had a henna tattoo?
No
14. Do you have pockets?
Leggings’ so no Pouches
15. Do you carry a cell phone where it can be seen?
Pouches
16. Will you shed part of your costume if it’s hot?
Yes Cloak, or even Shirt, but I keep the vest on
17. What part of someone else’s costume do you wish you had?
I wouldn’t know of anyone who has my same persona
18. Ever had a run-in with security?
nope
19. Do you bother with Faire-speak?
sometimes
20. What do you carry on you, that most other people probably do not?
A Pipe and tobacco
21. Is sunscreen a normal part of your costume?
When remembered
22. What color is/are your blouse(s)/shirt(s)?
Gray’s, white, soon black
23. What faires have you been too?
NYRF, King Richards faire, wicked, NJ renaissance festival, Parf, TnRF, Flarf, Barf, John Levique days, Ft Myers, Camelot days, Hoggetowne, lady of the lakes,
24. Would you date someone at faire?
Yes and have
25. Describe your character?
A cursed Immortal who walks the earth looking for the final pieces to remove his curse
26. What is your favorite show at faire?
Any show I attend with company I enjoy
27. Worked at faire?
Filled in once or twice but no
28. Do you prefer tent or hard sites?
Actually a mixture of both
29. Do you share the pictures you take?
Yes with anyone in those pictures. If they contact me with a way to get them to them
30. Do you know all the words to at least one faire song?
No Should I, but I do know most of the songs I do like, and can sing along with them
31. Have you ever given or received a kilt check?
No not my style
32. Plan on doing any new characters? If yes, describe:
Possibly but my man character is a cursed Immortal so would transition through most time periods
33. Most memorable character at faire?
Next & Queen Katherine Parr of the BARF
34. Favorite moment at faire?
Our Handfasting, Caroline offering her wishes for our upcoming commitment ceremony.
35. Do you have a photo that best depicts your persona at faire?
I’m the one behind the Lens most time’s
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