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30 Aug : 08:19
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23 Aug : 09:51
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19 Aug : 11:51
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02 Aug : 11:58
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01 Aug : 16:33
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30 Jul : 03:56
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29 Jul : 13:08
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28 Jul : 17:43
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28 Jul : 12:34
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 Registered Member #489 Joined: Mon Feb 02 2009, 11:40AMLocation: Unity, ME Posts: 20 | Well I have attempted various avenues to have the Maine Ren Fair this year and for the most part come up to dead ends. I am hoping that something will pull together as time goes by but if it does it will be small. Most vendors, performers, etc. have most of 2009 booked. I know my schedule is filling up fast with both the Neville Companye and Vikings of Vinholm. I have at least one weekend a month, and several with 2 - 3 weekends full of events. Not much time left for home/farm repairs (which I have lots to do). It is possible that an event could be pulled together in Bucksport in conjunction with Ft. Knox. But this is just in the planning stages and seems a bit more reasonable for 2010. So I hope to see some of you @ NH in May.  Doug S. AKA Dougal the Black in SCA & Neville Comapnye Fornbern Alfarrinson in Vikings of Vinholm | ||
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 Registered Member #515 Joined: Tue Apr 21 2009, 09:10AMPosts: 2 | A shame about this year. I didn't even know there was a faire last year because, alas, I have not been paying attention to NERennies for a long, long time. My wife and I would be eager to volunteer in some capacity if you get off the ground again. We were somewhat involved in the new Virginia Renfaire (varf.org) (cast and directing staff) in the years before we moved to Maine in 2005 and have been missing the rennie experience a great deal (time and money have prevented us from visitng any of the further flung NE faires). Having been involved in the VaRF in its fomrative years, as it struggled to find a permanent home and an audience, I understand the pain you're going through. A word of advice: please change the website. My wife and I were really excited to see that there was a new Faire in Maine, only to be disappointed when I saw news of this year's postponement at the Neville Companye site. | ||
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| Registered Member #489 Joined: Mon Feb 02 2009, 11:40AMLocation: Unity, ME Posts: 20 | mtbandit, I have no control over the "Maine Ren fair web page. IT is owned by the person who is selling the property where the fair was held in 2008. That person will not allow anyone else to have access to the web page. Additionally there is an add in the Renaissance magazine for the first 3 weeks in August @ the same location. However, there are no people involved in this fair that I know of. Last month I received lots of emails & phone calls asking about the fair this year since it is still posted on the web & magazine. I emailed the owner but have not received a response in over a month. There is very much political turmoil associated with the history of this fair going back to it's origin. It is quite unfortunate since a ren faire could do well in Maine. IF you wish there are lots of other events including SCA, Neville Companye, Vikings of Vinholm, and other events, demos, etc. Originally I was booked 2 to 3 weekends a month, but have had to scale back my involvement for issues in the above posting. IF you are interested in the SCA and other groups let me know through "private" email and I will send you to the URLs. Doug S. AKA Dougal the Black in SCA & Neville Comapnye Fornbern Alfarrinson in Vikings of Vinholm | ||
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| Registered Member #515 Joined: Tue Apr 21 2009, 09:10AMPosts: 2 | Sorry to hear they're making it difficult and, on the whole, making you look bad. It will just make it all the harder to get attention when you are able to get off the ground again. I'd guess a name change for the fair would be in order when you do. Not so interested in the SCA, but the Renaissance and Midaeval events you and the Companye take part in interest me. It's been three years and I miss the opportunity to wear my 20 lbs of upholstery fabric and my characters. I'll be in touch. | ||
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 Registered Member #135 Joined: Thu Aug 16 2007, 10:42AMPosts: 196 | And the website has been updated with dates for 2010. Is it actually going to happen this year? I had a great time in 2008. | ||
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  Registered Member #306 Joined: Sun Mar 16 2008, 07:00AMLocation: NH Posts: 228 | The dates have been changed but the vendor app is still for 09. I hope to see or hear from them so we can consider thm for next year. | ||
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| Registered Member #135 Joined: Thu Aug 16 2007, 10:42AMPosts: 196 | I saw that, Evy-- Will be watching for updates! That was an adorable faire. | ||
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  Registered Member #49 Joined: Wed Aug 01 2007, 08:39AMPosts: 107 | I must admit to curiosity-Phoenix Swords is listed on the entertainment section of the website but no one has contacted us. In the meantime, we've booked other jobs... Temper; what makes a good blade, be sure to keep it. | ||
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KaLea   Registered Member #3 Joined: Sun Jul 08 2007, 05:26AMLocation: . Posts: 541 | I know of at least one other entertainer/vendor that has tried to no avail to contact them and has also spoken to the person who is supposed to be directing and they have no idea about it either. If it *is* actually happening, I am thinking that the people running it need some lessons in organization and communication! Dragon\'s Paradox Cap\'n KaLea Anne Black of The Flying Dragon IWG #3230 ~ RenMerc #802 ~ RenRat | ||
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| Registered Member #35 Joined: Wed Aug 01 2007, 06:00AMLocation: Windham, ME Posts: 268 | They are also advertised on the calendar in Renaissance Magazine this past issue! | ||
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Lord Charles  Registered Member #15 Joined: Sat Jul 14 2007, 05:12AMLocation: at faire somewhere in New England Posts: 1118 | some thing just don't sound right about this is there anyone out there who live near by who can go to the place and talk to the people who live at the site and find out what is what live each day to the fullest for it\'s may be the last QM-Black Rose II Privater#1138 NER#9 CPA for hire Honorary Brigand and Master gunner You answered \"yes\" to 77 of 152 questions, making you 49.3% FaireFolk pure (50.7% FaireFolk corrupt). According to the scoring guide, your renaissance experience level is: A Turkey with Dressing | ||
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| Registered Member #489 Joined: Mon Feb 02 2009, 11:40AMLocation: Unity, ME Posts: 20 | Lord Charles & all, I do live nearby & work even closer, but the person running the stables & putting on this has mental stability & control issues. They will not allow other ppl to help in organization.  I am also in the Neville Companye, and although originally contacted, they have not confirmed anything. But we have the weekends set aside. The last organizer was partner with the owner of the stables and they ended up $9K in the red for 2008. I tried to organize stuff last year but did not have the finances to back the event. The bottom line is that no one knows for sure if this event will be on/off. It is slated for the first 2 weekends in August. Sorry I don't have any more news when I hear something I'll post it.  BTW my wife lost her job & my work has been cut 20% so we are just getting by and not doing events unless they are close & inexpensive. Doug S. AKA Dougal the Black in SCA & Neville Comapnye Fornbern Alfarrinson in Vikings of Vinholm | ||
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Lisa, Lady Hefron  Registered Member #16 Joined: Sun Jul 15 2007, 05:06AMLocation: Southern NH Posts: 731 | I'm sorry to hear about your wife loosing her job. Hopefully she will be able to find something soon. Fairely Well Maidhttp://fairelywellmaid.etsy.com fairelywellmaid©comcast.net Member IWG local 24 Wench #3559 aka The Bionic Wench Privateer #1286 Ship's Clerk Black Rose II aka Lizette "Lizzy" Argent NER #34 Official Brigandette Brighid of the Panther Clan Her Most Noble Lady Lisa the Weary of Giggleswick on the Naze[/link] | ||
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Righteous Brother Registered Member #571 Joined: Mon Nov 02 2009, 02:32PMPosts: 37 | I was an advertising rep for a local newspaper. She was in my territory. Last time I had talked to her, (the owner of the stable) she was about to go in for some form of major surgery. At that time she did not know the future of the Faire. I will agree with Fornbern that the people running the faire and stable, don't seem to know what is going on. If no one has it, I might be able to dig through my contacts list and find her contact information. The Dude Abides | ||
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| Registered Member #49 Joined: Wed Aug 01 2007, 08:39AMPosts: 107 | Thank you Fornbern and PrioryBrother for offering to help and clarifying a bit. On another tangent...August? *quizzical eyebrows* Good wishes for your wife, hope that turns around soon. [ Edited Thu Feb 04 2010, 07:52PM ] Temper; what makes a good blade, be sure to keep it. | ||
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