# MAD: Anyone going to the Maryland Ren Faire? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 22, 2003, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831 "2003-08-22T01:33:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/61 "2003-09-23T20:30:44Z")
Anyone up for the Day Late And A Dollar Short version? That is, October 5? ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/62 "2003-09-23T23:24:18Z")
Is everyone going on Saturday, Oct. 4? I happen to be going that day too anyway, so count me in!! How are we all going to meet? A certain place at a certain time? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2003, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/63 "2003-09-24T00:19:49Z")
Excellent, **nyctea** - you’re welcome under any name! The plan is for the earlier birds 😉 amongst us to meet around the time the gates open. After that, (a) those of us who have cell phones can keep in loose touch by phone, and (b) our periodic rendezvous point will be the White Hart Tavern, on account of the beer and belly dancers. Times of those rendezvous TBA. ---
**Author:** ![dctaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@dctaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dctaz)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2003, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/64 "2003-09-25T01:36:14Z")
had to get the hooks out, the boos tried to get me to work the 4th. told him it was my anniversary (one year), and I either had the day off, or I would be killed 😉 so I look forward to meeting you all there. taz ---
**Author:** ![dctaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@dctaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dctaz)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2003, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/65 "2003-09-25T01:37:29Z")
:smack: that should be boss not boos :wally ---
**Author:** ![Who\_me\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/958977/32.png) [@Who\_me\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Who_me_1)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2003, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/66 "2003-09-29T10:38:15Z")
I guess it’s time to bump this to the first page… ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2003, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/67 "2003-09-29T19:44:03Z")
**The Doper Formerly Known as birdgirl** convinced me Saturday night that I should come to this and not the Six Flags outing. So move me to the definites list as well. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2003, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/68 "2003-09-29T22:24:07Z")
_Definites: **tarragon918** and daughter and co-worker_\* Who\_me? AnitaVacation RTFirefly dctaz\*\* and his honny\*\* Theios\*\* and **Cleiko** (and possibly **The Green Feather** ) **Moeman** , wife, and nephew **Scuba\_Ben Tranquilis and Intaglio Miss Mapp Klytus nyctea scandiaca \*\* (formerly birdgirl)** av8rmike Skerri\*\* (plus Boyfriend and Roomies) \*Includes people who’ll be there with other friends, and may or may not spend much time hanging with Dopers Other Maybes: \*\*AnnaLucretia \*\* ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/69 "2003-10-01T19:36:11Z")
Time to bump this again, since it’s only three days away! Those of us who get there before the gates open at 10:30 (I’m gonna try) can meet to the left of the main entrance (see link to map, below), away from the ticket booths, and go in together. At what times should people rendezvous at the White Hart? Or are some (hi, **Theios**!) planning to hang out there pretty much all day? I’m thinking lunch there would be good, maybe gathering around 11:45 - I have a feeling if we wait until noon, seating might be hard to come by. After that, maybe a coupla times during the afternoon, maybe 2:30 and 4:00? This doesn’t mean _everybody_ has to rendezvous there then; just go there then if you’re in the mood to run into other Dopers by more than sheer random chance. Once again, the Ren Faire page is [here](http://www.rennfest.com/mrf/). It’s got directions, schedules, a [map of the faire grounds](http://www.rennfest.com/mrf/entert/festmap.htm), and stuff like that. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/70 "2003-10-01T20:35:55Z")
My friend is performing with Capriccio Catch Club at Reveler’s Bower, at 1 pm. Let’s all go listen to her sing! **RTFirefly** , where’s a good place to pick up discount coupons for the Faire? ---
**Author:** ![dctaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@dctaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dctaz)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/71 "2003-10-01T20:49:50Z")
I’ll see you all there, jsut look for the man in black 😉 taz ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/72 "2003-10-01T21:04:08Z")
I’ll probably be wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt that says, “You’re just jealous that the voices are talking to _me_.” **Ben** , I haven’t seen or heard of any places to buy discount coupons; I was assuming I’d have to pay full fare. Anyone else know if they’re available anywhere? ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2003, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/73 "2003-10-02T02:05:45Z")
_pops into correct thread_ Can I just register my annoyance that this isn’t happening on _Sunday_? Having to choose between this and Six Flags was not fair. Especially since I can’t wear [this](http://gallery.opalcat.com/index.cgi?mode=image&album=/OpalCat/2003&image=gypsy5.jpg) to Six Flags. (Well, I _could_ but it wouldn’t be the same, and it would make the roller coasters a pain in the ass.) ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2003, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/74 "2003-10-02T02:24:27Z")
**Opal** , feel free to register your annoyance about whatever you want. But just remember, we nailed down this date while (a) they hadn’t even decided on a _weekend_, and (b) it looked like they were going to do their thing on a Sunday. Hey, I wanted to go to both too. Sometimes life just ain’t fair. Oh yeah, showing pix that show how absolutely _hot_ you look these days is, IMHO, a fine way for you to show your annoyance about _anything_. Keep doing that, and I’m gonna look for new ways to annoy you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2003, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/75 "2003-10-02T02:29:49Z")
It’s not really hot. It’s mostly cotton and other lightweight fabrics. what? ---
**Author:** ![Theios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@Theios](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theios)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2003, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/76 "2003-10-02T03:14:38Z")
Just a quick note to reconfirm for the 4th. The gf and I will be there. It sounds like The Green Feather will not be there (the bastard). We normally get to the Fair before it opens, so we’ll try to find you guys at the gate. Otherwise, I swing by White Hart constantly for beer, or hang out there if there are dancers. We can play the cell phone exchange game via email if you guys want to. I don’t normally carry mine, but would make an exception in the name of Doper Fun. ---
**Author:** ![Skerri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skerri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skerri)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2003, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/77 "2003-10-02T12:50:17Z")
Arrgh. Roomies are intent on going on Sunday now. So I may see you there, **Opal**. Hell. We may go BOTH days, just for sh!ts and giggles. 😃 If we do go on Saturday, I’ll be with the guy wearing the navy blue hoodie with what looks similar to the American flag (w/o stars) printed on the back in that glowy stuff that joggers wear. You can’t miss him. 6’3", brown hair, goatee, BIG guy. 😉 This is probably ditto if we go on Sunday. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2003, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/78 "2003-10-03T00:44:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Theios \* > We normally get to the Fair before it opens, so we’ll try to find you guys at the gate. See you there! > [@](#): > > We can play the cell phone exchange game via email if you guys want to. I don’t normally carry mine, but would make an exception in the name of Doper Fun. Check your email; my number’s waiting there. Anyone else who wants to swap cell phone numbers, just send me an email. ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2003, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/79 "2003-10-03T14:27:39Z")
We’ll be late: Got an inspection on the house we’re buying slated for 10am tomorrow, so we’ll be arriving about 1-ish. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2003, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831/80 "2003-10-03T15:26:17Z")
Hello all! **TeleTronOne** and I will be there around noon-ish. I will be wearing a green middle-class Renaissance gown made by yours truly. We will swing by the White Hart often to see if we spot anyone. Good to know **av8rmike** will be there too. Oh and **OpalCat,** in case you haven’t heard, I think the Six Flags thing is off…I think **avabeth** cannot make it, and I talked TeleTronOne and av8rmike into going to the Renn Faire instead! So I hope you can make it, Opal! **RTFirefly,** I will e-mail you my cell phone number. If you could call me after noon, that would be great. See everyone tomorrow! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-anyone-going-to-the-maryland-ren-faire/196831.md?page=5)