# Michigan Renaissance Dope--Believe It! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 8, 2002, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907 "2002-08-08T04:16:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![tsarina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@tsarina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tsarina)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2002, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/21 "2002-08-12T11:51:48Z")
I, alas, have to baby-sit my cousins all that weekend, so go eat a turkey drumstick in my honor! If anyone’s interested in going any weekend after that, let me know. - tsarina. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2002, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/22 "2002-08-12T18:11:52Z")
Well, I’m all for meeting at the entrance, but it occurs to me we might all be ariving at different times what with unexpected delays, traffic, etc. So I’m thinking it might make sense to meet inside. Those who make it earlier can peruse the Faire. And if anyone is vastly late, we can make plans to go back to that same meeting place on the hour. There is a petting farm in the Children’s realm. Shall we meet there? It’s the only place I found on the website that seemed like an easy-to-find place to meet. No idea how far it is from the entrance, but I am sure it is well-marked. ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2002, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/23 "2002-08-12T20:22:40Z")
OK, I think the petting zoo will work, unless I can think of a more appropriate or easier to find location in the next 2 weeks. Meanwhile, what time is good for everyone? Since the fest only opens at 10 am, that’d probably be too crowded. Is 11 a.m. good? I’d imagine we’ll leave a meeting window open; that is, we’d hang around until, say, 12 or whenever anyone shows up. Also, can anyone bring a cellphone in case lost Dopers are looking for us? ---
**Author:** ![slortar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slortar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slortar)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2002, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/24 "2002-08-12T20:23:58Z")
Renaissance, schmenaissance. I still want to go to Felch and drink. ---
**Author:** ![TheOnlySaneOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/67e7ee/32.png) [@TheOnlySaneOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheOnlySaneOne)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2002, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/25 "2002-08-13T05:29:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Persephone \* > \*\*Hey, \*\*Xploder, \*\* I was gonna call you and tell you about this one later this afternoon! Maybe we could car pool, you, me, & **TheOnlySaneOne**? That is, if the newbie is okay with riding in a car with completely strange folks such as us? > > hehehehehehehehe… \*\* Hey, _I_ am theatre folk. I thrive around completely strange folk. _grins_ ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2002, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/26 "2002-08-14T01:14:21Z")
> [@](#): > > Also, can anyone bring a cellphone in case lost Dopers are looking for us? I’ll have mine. Just remind me to get minutes for it before this event occurs. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2002, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/27 "2002-08-14T03:06:33Z")
::::writes Persephone a check::::: …that’s a post-dated check, by the way. Don’t cash it until the year 10,000. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/28 "2002-08-15T05:28:01Z")
Fun little update: Apparently, the Detroit Star Wars FanForce chapter is attending the MI RenFest the same weekend that we are. So don’t be surprised to see a horde of Imperial Stormtroopers running around while we’re there. (Hell, I was tempted to wear my Boba Fett costume, but it’s still 20% incomplete.) Also: Farmer Jack supermarkets has discount tickets available if you want to spare yourself a few bucks. I forget what the extent of the discount is, but hey, any savings is good. For you Arbor Dopers, there’s an FJ in Ypsi on Washtenaw, just a little past US-23. Seeya on the 24th! ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2002, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/29 "2002-08-15T05:28:01Z")
Fun little update: Apparently, the Detroit Star Wars FanForce chapter is attending the MI RenFest the same weekend that we are. So don’t be surprised to see a horde of Imperial Stormtroopers running around while we’re there. (Hell, I was tempted to wear my Boba Fett costume, but it’s still 20% incomplete.) Also: Farmer Jack supermarkets has discount tickets available if you want to spare yourself a few bucks. I forget what the extent of the discount is, but hey, any savings is good. For you Arbor Dopers, there’s an FJ in Ypsi on Washtenaw, just a little past US-23. Seeya on the 24th! ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2002, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/30 "2002-08-17T19:36:11Z")
I just thought I would give this thread a bump for those who may not have seen it yet. This is going on next Saturday, so you all have seven days to haul your butts up here to Michigan and hang out with us. ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2002, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/31 "2002-08-17T22:33:24Z")
And please bring your costumes…I don’t wanna be the only idiot who dresses up. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2002, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/32 "2002-08-17T23:37:32Z")
The Star Wars Fan Force? Oh now this is going to be interesting. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2002, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/33 "2002-08-18T03:28:42Z")
I’ll bring my cellphone too. I considered dressing up, Res, but in the end I couldn’t bring myself. You may be the only brave one. Brave or foolish, one. ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2002, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/34 "2002-08-18T11:45:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CrankyAsAnOldMan \* > \*\*I’ll bring my cellphone too. > > I considered dressing up, Res, but in the end I couldn’t bring myself. You may be the only brave one. Brave or foolish, one. \*\* I’d like to protest this decision. I won’t be there. Hell I won’t be anywhere near the state. However, I did so have my heart set on JPEGs of CrankyCleavage™ . Throw a guy a bone woncha? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![zweisamkeit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zweisamkeit/32/4360_2.png) [@zweisamkeit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zweisamkeit)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2002, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/35 "2002-08-18T15:03:50Z")
Hey, all! I went to opening weekend and wanted to let you know about a few things: The petting zoo has a llama! The drumsticks are especially delicious this year. There are fun games like axe-throwing, knife-throwing, and using a bow. Oh, and **CrankyAsAnOldMan** , it may vary depending on your provider, but most people weren’t able to get any reception on cell phones, including me. ☹ Just so you know ahead of time. ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2002, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/36 "2002-08-21T20:54:25Z")
It definitely looks like I will be able to be there on Saturday. My mom has agreed to watch my children for a few hours. My hubby is planning on coming along with me as well. ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/37 "2002-08-22T21:22:58Z")
So, have we decided where we are all going to meet up? At the entrance, or at the petting zoo, or what? ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/38 "2002-08-22T23:23:14Z")
So far, it looks like I’ll be there. The ever-noble **mrblue92** has once again agreed to transport my sorry carcass. He’s such a peach. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2002, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/39 "2002-08-23T04:30:48Z")
OK, one last reminder: MI Renaissance Dope. This Saturday. Near the petting zoo. Show up between 11:00 and noon. I’m the one in the green kilt with the black cloak. Persephone is the goddess standing to my left. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![leechbabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@leechbabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leechbabe)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2002, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907/40 "2002-08-23T05:05:37Z")
**Res** in a kilt :: faint :: I want photo’s lots and lots and lots of photo’s 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-renaissance-dope-believe-it/122907.md?page=3)