I'm preparing my invitations for the first May Revel at Dragonwood! E-mail me if you'd like to receive one. We will be dancing the Maypole, having fruit and cheese and herbal lemonade and May wine, playing outside, and generally having a good time. You might take a hike through the woods to see the dragon. You might sneak off to smooch with your love and bless my land. Whatever makes you happy!
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
What would make me happy is finishing the stupid IEUD.
:kicks the stupid IEUD:
But I think I'm the only one that feels that way.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I wanna go I wanna go! Jenny, check your email Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Jenny, is this going to be on Mayday itself (ie a Monday) or on the weekend just prior to it?
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
First Saturday in May. It usually ends up corresponding with somebody's graduation party, but that's May for ya.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Wish I could go. I would totally go if I were in Dallas still, had a little money, and, you know, wasn't having a baby in a week or two.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
I can't make it, not unless every star aligns just right! But can I send some goodies for the stash?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I don't think I can, I just turned down a different travel opportunity for that weekend (but for an hour further away), if something changes though I may contact Stray.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
So Saturday the 7th? I may be able to make it, but I'll have to double check before I can say for sure.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Sixth
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Right, sixth. Thanks!
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Jenny, Check your email.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Hey Jenny, if you check your email, please reply via the address in my profile here. Not the address I sent from. (That's my work address and I won't see it until next week.)
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Chris and I are going to try to make this. I've been having wanderlust lately and a bit of a road trip sounds like just the ticket.
If any Hatrackers live between Hanover, PA and Dragonwood and want a ride, we'll be passing through on Thursday night or Friday during the day, returning on Saturday night/Sunday. I can seat two more people (other than Chris and myself ) Email me if you're interested. Addy in profile.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
I'd try to make it, but the fact that my college graduation is on the 6th makes it difficult. Have Fun!
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Karl, any chance you'll be passing close to Dayton, OH on your way? I'm not utterly sure where Dragonwood is yet, since I haven't emailed Jenny.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I'd love to revel in May, but unfortunately, I may not. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'm thinking without a map here, and I'm not absolutely sure where Dragonwood is, but I'm pretty sure I know which quarter of my state (north west is my guess), so he could be, but I'd think he'd take 70, and that would put him through Columbus instead of Dayton.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Well, Columbus would be close enough, but 70 actually runs through Dayton. My house is only about 7 miles from it, actually.
Karl, when would you be making the return trip?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Jeez, I wish I could do this...
We are expecting a tax refund (we waited to file because we thought we would owe taxes), so maybe I can be very selfish and squeak it...
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
::thinks that Olivet should be very selfish::
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Oh wow, I shouldn't post without a map. And I'm not sure he'll take 70, that's just the road that makes sense to me, everytime I've been to PA we've gone that way (not so to Ohio but that's because we don't take interstates for random rides which Ohio can be.)
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
I think this would, unforunately, take more vacation time than I can spare within the next two months.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: Well, Columbus would be close enough, but 70 actually runs through Dayton. My house is only about 7 miles from it, actually.
Karl, when would you be making the return trip?
Mapquest sends me to Indianapolis before going North to Dragonwood. It looks to me like I'm going right through Dayton, and 7 miles doesn't even begin to count as "out of my way".
At the moment, we're thinking of starting back Saturday night after the revel. I'm sure we could get as far as Dayton before pooping out. But I'm flexible. What did you have in mind?
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: ::thinks that Olivet should be very selfish::
Agrees, unreservedly.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:Originally posted by KarlEd: At the moment, we're thinking of starting back Saturday night after the revel. I'm sure we could get as far as Dayton before pooping out. But I'm flexible. What did you have in mind?
Saturday night or Sunday either one would work for me; I just wanted to make sure you weren't going to be staying longer than that. What time do you think you'll be passing through Dayton on Friday? I'd just as soon get as much of a day's work in as possible.
On the way back you guys are welcome to crash at my place if you want to save yourselves the cost of a hotel room. I can only offer couches*, unfortunately, but you're welcome to them.
Oh, you should probably be warned that I have a cat. She's low allergen-producing, but if you're allergic to them you probably won't want to stay with me.
*I'm thinking of getting one of those inflatable beds for occasions just such as this one, though, so my getting one of those would be an option if you guys decide you do want to crash.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Mapquest says it's about 7 hours 45 min. to Dayton from my place. It's 2 h 45 min. from Dayton to Dragonwood. We actually *have* an inflatable bed. If you can offer a floor for two nights, we can meet you on Friday and get an early start for Dragonwood on Saturday morning, come back Saturday night and head back to Hanover on Sunday. What do you think?
Oh, and a cat isn't a problem, except maybe with getting Chris to stop petting it.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
That sounds great! Bring the bed and I can offer you as much floorspace as you could possibly want.
Cat Friend is an incredibly friendly little cat, so I expect that Chris'll have a new friend by the time you guys head home.
If it works for you I'll give Pod a call and see if he's interested either in going with us or with coming down on Friday, either one. Fiazko would be ordinarily, but she's going to be in Cancun that week.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Super. Drop me an email with your address and what time on Friday 5/5 you want us to shoot for. We might do some of the driving Thursday night and give us time to hit any spots of interest on Friday before Dayton. (Do you know of any such spots between PA and Dayton?)
It would be great to meet Pod, if he can make it. (Fiazko, too, but I can't compete with Cancun, apparently. )
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Sure, I'll email you tonight with address, phone number, and all that. I'm not really familiar with points east of Dayton, unfortunately. I was going to suggest stopping at the showroom of the place that makes those spring loaded stilt things I've been drooling over, but I think that they're actually a fair bit north and a little bit east of Hanover, so that won't work.
If you guys are up for it Sunday morning, there is a great local breakfast place you need to try. Best pancakes I've ever had, period, and their asparagus/roasted garlic/feta omlet is stunningly good. Most of their stuff is, actually.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I am jealous.
Then again, it's 90 degrees here today, so perhaps not TOO jealous....
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Bah. It was 90 degrees here two days last week, and I'm still jealous.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
The solution to all of this jealousy is to just throw reason to the wind and head for Dragonwood.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I'm pretty much definitely in; email coming.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I'm going to be at a grief workshop. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
We don't have much indoors room, but outdoors there is plenty! If anyone wants to camp out before or after the Revel, feel free! We can have a weenie roast and night rambles. Be forewarned: early and late folk will be put to work!
If you want to donate something, a nice cheese, fancy crackers, or fresh fruit would be welcome.
I'm so excited that Hatrackers are coming! My hubby just sighs and shakes his head. I'm trying to find my address on Mapquest: I have to make a map because there is going to be a little challenge with parking.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Karl, I just sent you a PM on Sakeriver.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Replied. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Received.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Fugu, are you driving? Who with? Should I sit here and pout for a while. I'm not too busy that week just want to relax (I have finals that week).
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I would completely come if I lived anywhere near there. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Don't suppose anybody is coming through the Atlanta area and willing to share a ride? I'd pay gass money and help with the driving...
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Jenny, I sent you an email the other day, but I got a message this morning saying that it hadn't been delivered (but hadn't yet failed). Is there a better address to send it to than the one in your Hatrack profile?
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
breyerchic, fugu asked if I'd have room in my car, so I assume he's riding with me. You're more than welcome to come as well if you like, I've still got two seats available Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'm still not sure if I'll be able, but I will talk to you later stray.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Ooooh - so very tempting. I wonder if SSB could make it that long in the car. I'll have to look a map tonight to see how far it is.
space opera
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Little Crow would love to play with Space Space Baby!
Noemon, I've got crappy internet service. Do try again. Your original message will probably arrive at the same time. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Will do. I realized after I sent it that I'd forgotten to include my address anyway.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Oh space space baby and little crow would be even more reason to come.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
I'm a stupid.
Jenny, I thought the name of your town was Dragonwood, but I can't find it on the atlas or mapquest. Help!
space opera
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
lol
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Dragonwood is her home. The nearest town is Kempton, I think.
*still hoping for a rideshare from the South somewhere*
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
It's about 1.5 hours due north of Indianapolis.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Kempton appears to be between Tipton and Frankfort, south of Kokomo. (I was thinking the Kokomo area)
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
*de-lurks long enough to whine "Not fair that I live on the west coast and all the fun and games are taking place in the midwest . . . Have fun y'all!" . . . re-lurks*
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Oh, there'll be fun and games on the East Coast, too.
Oh, wait. That didn't help, did it? Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Yes, Kempton is the closest town. I'm actually on the county line between Tipton and Clinton counties. Those who are definitely planning on coming will recieve an invitation with a MAP. (Once my hubby helps me draw it). I named the place Dragonwood; it's not that way on any map but my own.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Jenny, after not getting the job I wanted in Kentucky, it looks like I will finally be free to come this year. Ken will probably tag along too, if he can get the time off. I just sent you an email.
Ni!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Got your email, Jenny. I'm looking forward to the invitation. My address is in a subsequent email that I sent you.
What kinds of things should we bring with us, in terms of food, lawnchairs, blankets, etc?
It's going to be a lot of fun meeting new Hatrackers and getting to catch up with those I've already met.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
I shall discuss with Mr. Opera. The drive would be about 3 1/2 hours for us, plus probably an additional hour for baby stops.
Oh, and if Jenny has named her house it's only fair that I name mine. What would be a fitting name, I wonder? Oh, that's right - Yee Olde House of Messiness.
space opera
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
That was a low blow, Karl . . .
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Anybody bringing lawn chairs, picnic blankets, or lawn toys (Frisbees,bubbles, Bocci, etc.) will be thanked profusely!
Food should be along the lines of cheeses you've never heard of before, fresh fruit, nice crackers to put the cheese on, and other hoity-toity snacks. Fresh veggies are good, too.
Space Opera, I hope your family can make it! I know it's a long trip in the car with a baby. We had to travel that far for a funeral just days after Little Crow was born. Yikes! Hopefully Space Space Baby is a good carseat sleeper...
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I'm not sure how much room Karl will have for lawn chairs, but I've got a pile of those solid one piece plastic resin chairs that I can bring if there's space.
There are quite a few cheeses that I've been wishing I had an excuse to try, so that sounds good, as does the fruit.
My email message with my physical address in it failed to get through to you, just FYI; I received the final failure message for it yesterday.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I drive a hatchback. We could probably fit a couple of extra chairs. (Which reminds me that I really need to clean out the car.)
Shan, you'll just have to hook up with Chris and me in Sacramento/Napa while where out there the last week in May!
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Shan, I hesitate to mention it, because it's still pretty tentative. But I may be in Seattle the week of 5/22 for work. I would have the evenings free, and would love to meet up. Right now I'd say it's only a 50/50 chance, but I'll certainly post about it if it's going to happen.
Posted by J T Stryker (Member # 6300) on :
*emerges from the land of lurking*
I will have to check my work calendar, but assuming they haven't decided to flaunt their hatred of life outside of theatre, I'll be taking one of Stray's extra seats...
*finds nearest hole to lurk in*
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I think I'll make it, I've talked to Stray too.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
WE ARE COMING!!
Umm, I'm a wee bit excited. It will be just Mr. Opera, Space Space Baby, and I as Boy Opera and Operaetta will be with their biological dad that weekend. But, I will bring pictures of the two older gorgeous Opera children.
Oooh - I can't wait! I'm so looking forward to seeing Hatrackers I've already met and meeting new ones!
Jenny, I'm sending you an e-mail.
space opera
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
That's great news Space Opera! I was hoping I'd get to meet you.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
I'm totally pumped. This May Revel is going to be HUGE! Little Mother is inviting her entire class from school, we're inviting all the big family and friends, and Mr. Gardener is asking more people from work. This may be a gigantic event...
Hatrackers who are coming, check your e-mail. I'll send you a file just in case the other mail is too slow.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Jenny, can you send me the email, but not worry about the snail mail?
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
yup. Any other Hatrackers good with that?
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I'm fine with that if it will save you the expense.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
That works for me. Is the design/paper unusual, or is it just a functional thing?
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Nothing fancy; my hard drive seems to be busted so I had to use the hubby's computer to slap something together last night! All Hatrackers are getting an e-invite (let me know if you don't), but I'll also send paper ones if you want.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Just an email works for me, too.
I'm excited! This is my first chance to see hatrackers since September.
Ni!
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
quote:Shan, you'll just have to hook up with Chris and me in Sacramento/Napa while where out there the last week in May!
What a fabulous idea, KarlEd! Sadly, I'm a full day away from Sacremento! Rats! I don't suppose you both would like to stop over in Portland? That's just a two-hour drive! Or, come to Washington State's lovely capital! You're both more than welcome to stay! Nathan and I love company!
quote: Shan, I hesitate to mention it, because it's still pretty tentative. But I may be in Seattle the week of 5/22 for work. I would have the evenings free, and would love to meet up. Right now I'd say it's only a 50/50 chance, but I'll certainly post about it if it's going to happen.
Please do keep me posted, ElJay! It would be awesome to meet you!
You all are so wonderful!
Have a lovely May-Day gathering!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
It looks like I can make it but Stryker can't.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
Okay, just waiting to hear back from Megan and then I'll know how many we are.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Ok.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
We won't be able to make it.
I thought SSB might be better in the car by now, but a 30-minute trip last night proved me wrong. He screamed hysterically the whole time. I've tried everything - toys, music, singing, making sure the belly is full, etc.
I will miss you guys.
space opera
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I'm sorry to hear that, Space Opera--I was looking forward to meeting you. Maybe next time.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Ditto on the I was hoping to meet you too!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I was too. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Bum
You'll just have to make it next year, then! First Saturday in May, always as long as I live.
For the rest of you: Saturday looks to be cool and sunny. You might want to bring extra shoes/clothes.
Anyone not attending the revel in body may do so in spirit! Make sure you do one or more of the following OUTSIDE:
Dance a jig Eat strawberries sensuously Kiss someone in the garden Hug a tree! (preferably not one with poison ivy growing on it) Laugh aloud Drink May wine or herbal lemonade Play with a child Blow bubbles
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
How cool is cool, Jenny?
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
High in the mid-60s, sez the almighty Weather.com.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Thanks Stray! As long as it doesn't rain, I'm happy.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
quote:Hug a tree! (preferably not one with poison ivy growing on it)
So says the voice of experience. Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Yep, Jenny, we'll look forward to next year.
space opera
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I've thought about it, and I don't think i can come, I've been asked to petsit, and I'd get paid, plus I still have a paper to finish by Thursday.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
My Beloved offered me a plane ticket this morning, but I had some oral surgery scheduled this afternoon so I decided to see how it went.
I'm okay, but I'll be dopey with pain meds and stuff, so I 1) wouldn't be much fun and 2)couldn't safely rent a car once I got to Kokomo. *sigh* Maybe next year. Posted by Kristen (Member # 9200) on :
Eep, accidentally posted this under Coatesie (bf) so sorry if that caused confusion. I was just so excited! I can make it! It's 3 hours away!
I can't believe I didn't RSVP/read this thread earlier. Is it too late to respond? 'Cuz I would like to go.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Kristen, I'm sure it'll be ok because several people (including myself) have backed out.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
We keep missing each other, Livvy. I promise I will aply for any and all breeding farm jobs I can find near Atlanta.
I'm sad that Breyer and SO have to back out, too.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
It's always ok, Kristen! I'll send an invitation to your e-mail. Call if you have any questions.
Livvy, breyerchic, I'll miss you. But there's always next year!
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
I won't be going either; I just can't spare any vacation time this month (or, really, this year).
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
So who is still planning to attend? There's Jenny (of course), KarlEd, Kristen, kwsni, Megan(?), me, Stray...who else?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Fugu is going. I'm feeling bad for backing out, but I'll be there in spirit, and I will try very hard next year to make it.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Ken is coming with me, of course.
Jenny, do you have a big field nearby in which kites cna be flown? I'll bring my fourstring, and I'd bring both my two string kites, too, if they weren't broken. I also have a giant frisbee that all kids love.
Ni!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
You know, I've never actually flown a kite.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I'm gonna go get a reel for my one remaining one string kite, cause I broke the other one, and then I will have two flyable kites. I LOVE my four string. I really love my two string kites too, but they keep breaking spars, which is frustrating.
I promise you can fly both the four string and the one string if we have any wind and someplace to fly tomorrow.
Ni!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Cool! Here's hoping for a windy spring day!
Jenny, how muddy is it there?
Posted by Kristen (Member # 9200) on :
I've never flown a kite either! I'm so excited--I can't tell you how much I need a break from Chitown.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I have four kites flyable, and another one I don't mind flying broken. So everybody should get a chance to fly, assuming we've got the wind and the room.
Ni!
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Not very muddy, PERFECT for kite-flying!!!!!! We have 2 acres of field, and there's more all around. Little Mother is squealing with delight (she still remembers you, kwsni!). And Ken can bring his fencing toys if he wants. But there will be toddlers and babies who will want to copy him.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I doubt he will bring the fencing stuff. We will bring the big frisbee, which is Ken's favorite toy around kids.
Ni!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Karl and Chris have a couple of Dollar Store kites with them, so there will be even more to go around.
We had fun picking out cheeses to bring at Trader Joe's.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
Fugu had to back out as well, so I'm flying solo. See y'all in a few hours!
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
It was a lovely party! Thanks to all the Hatrackers who came! I'll leave it to them to tell the story of what a May Revel is REALLY like.
My impressions of the guests...
Stray is a sweet,shyish gal with phenomenal Knitting Power. You should have seen the decadent sock she was working on. It was totally a work of art!
PsychoTriad was a bit subdued compared to other times I've played with him. But he DID cause bleeding. And his hair was longer. And he was cute and fun and pleasant to be around as always.
kwsni is getting prettier every time I see her. The kite was a big hit. I think she was having a pretty good time, judging from her smiles.
Noemon made the rounds, visiting with everyone. He seemed quite at home. And I found out he can do Reiki. He also has great taste in cheeses (along with Karl and Chris)! And he is forever my Bug Friend. Ask him about his new girlfriend, Julia. He also brought me a Vietnamese frog instrument, which is going to be great fun playing. All my girlfriends have drums to play at nighttime campfire sessions, but I have a FROG!
KarlEd also brought me a present - an exquisite beaded hummingbird necklace, part of which he made himself. I would have worn it longer, but the Little Crow insisted on tugging on it and putting it in his mouth. It was wonderful to finally meet my garden buddy. The fae of Dragonwood liked him, too. (Did they tell you that?) He's a big guy with a red beard, which I didn't expect. And he brought MASKS for himself and Chris to wear during the Maypole dance. It was awesome to dance this year with the GreenMan and the SunKing. My beans popped right up today! Also, Chris and he make a cute couple.
Kristen is a beautiful young lady, friendly and pretty new to Hatrack. She brought her young man with her. They didn't drink enough May wine to feel comfortable dancing the Maypole, but I think they enjoyed becoming Real with the other Hatrackers.
That's all for now. I'm tired, with lots of leftover cheese in the refrigerator, enough May wine to get quite happy over the next week or so, and rather a lot of dishes to wash. Also, I am very happy. Little Mother is in bed with her bestest friend; they're having a sleepover. Little Crow is letting me know I've spent enough time with other people today and it's now time to put him to bed.
Enjoyed meeting all of you! We'll have to do it again next year!
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Yay! Finally made it back home and in one piece. (Well, two pieces, a Chris-shaped one and a Karl-shaped one. )
Dragonwood was fantastic, and if ever the spirit of a dragon manifested itself in wood, it has done so there. There were some murmurings about whether we'd all see her or whether she'd be too obscure, but she was out in full force for the revel, clear and bright as the day itself. We left her offerings of wildflowers. Alas, I didn't take my camera on the walk, so I'll have to wait for Noemon to post a photo.
Jenny Gardener surprised me with how young she is. She must have a very old soul that I was picking up through her writing. She's a wonderful host and a true friend of nature. Trillium and Phlox were jumping up all over her land, and several Jacks-in-their-pulpits even stuck around after their normal blooming time just to attend the Revel. Too bad they didn't like cheese and May wine because we had that in abundance. Jenny even offered us a cookout dinner, but we decided the 3 hour return drive to Dayton would put us to late if we accepted. Next time we'll plan for that for sure.
It was great to meet all the other Hatrackers. Everyone was so fun and cheerful. I hope they can all come visit our house sometime soon.
Just a note of correction, Jenny. I did make the whole necklace that I gave to you. It's just that the actual hummingbird part wasn't my own original design, I followed a pattern for that. The branches, leaves and flowers were all my own embellishment to the hummingbird base.
Thanks again, Jenny, for such a wonderful time. I want you to know I was very happy to be able to partake of your hospitality. You have some great friends and it's easy to see how you attract them. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I noticed our first Jack in The Pulpet yesterday, very exciting.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
The May Revel was all sorts of fun. The drive there and back and the party itself were both great, and I loved seeing Hatrackers new (to me) and old again.
The Maypole dance that I participated in went more smoothly than any of the ones I've been in before, and I had all sorts of fun tromping around in the woods, checking out Jenny's beehive, seeing the beautiful space Jenny and her husband are living in while they build their house (I'd have a hard time moving out to the garage apartment, myself; it's a very cool space), and just generally hopping from conversational circle to conversational circle getting to know people better.
Here are the pictures that were good enough to be uploaded to Flickr.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I have photos, too. I'll try to get them uploaded this evening. Last night I was just too tired. Funny how you can sit on your butt for 7 hours in a car and arrive exhausted!
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
Cool pictures. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
I'm glad you revelers enjoyed the day at my Enchanted Forest!
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I couldn't post till now as my internet at home is down, but I just wanted to say that I had a lovely time and it was great to meet everyone!
Posted by Phoenix (Member # 8089) on :
Hi all, it's been awhile since I have last posted (which would probably be about a year and a half ago, lol), but I wanted to say thanks to Jenny Gardener for inviting KarlEd and me to a wonderful and fun gathering. My most favorite part was the kite flying (with the little bit of wind that was there) and the relaxing walk through the woods to take the first look at their resident Dragon. We had a great time and look forword to more gatherings with Jenny Gardener in the future. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Oh this sounds like it was so much fun! I am going next year, and the rest of you all have to go back!
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
OK, my photos are up on Flickr. Not all are from the Revel. Chris and I spent the non-revel time between Friday evening and Sunday departure with Noemon, in and around Dayton.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Great pictures, Karl. I love the one with the two trees getting it on.
Hey, what is the name of the guy (or name of the company) that made your masks? I started to google it a little bit ago, and realized that I couldn't remember.
Posted by Kristen (Member # 9200) on :
Great pictures. Great memories. Great wine and food. Great company. Coatesie and I had an amazing time (although I'm sad we messed up our time zones and arrived half-way through and missed out on the initial fun).
Jenny Gardener was an amazing host and the tour through the woods was probably the highlight of the party as we got to see the dragon and learn all about the woods. The May Pole dance was really something to watch as well.
Also: I'm real now! Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Hey, better to have messed up the time zones than to have been driving all over rural IN, trying to figure out where you made the wrong turn like we did.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
But driving all over rural IN is fun, and you probably didn't even see a cow walking in the road? Did you count basketball goals on houses?
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
No, but it was entertaining when Phoenix rolled down his window to ask a woman on a riding mower where was sprayed with the grass clippings flying from the mower.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
heh, you're still missing out on Indiana, next time y'all visit, come down our way.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I was thinking that a Bloomington trip might be in order in the relatively near future.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Then let us know and we'll plan something. As long as you don't have a problem hanging out with kids (who are mostly 20 and older now).
Posted by Kristen (Member # 9200) on :
We did get kinda lost on the way back, but we ended up stopping for pizza at Arni's (?) which was apparently the hip and happening place to be in Russiaville and has surprisingly good pizza.
Rural Indiana is gorgeous. It was like sunsets were made for farms. Stunning.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
The sunsets are pretty, sadly we're in enough hills that we don't seem them without leaving home.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: Hey, what is the name of the guy (or name of the company) that made your masks? I started to google it a little bit ago, and realized that I couldn't remember.
Can't remember off the top of my head. I'll check when I get home and email you.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Actually, I did a google search and I'm pretty sure ours were made by Leah and Shane Odom. However, there was another vendor at the renfest that sold leather masks. He has some that are really cool, but I didn't like them as much in the details. His name is Larry Wood.
Now, if you come to visit sometime between August 29th and October 22nd on a Saturday or Sunday, we'll take you to the renfest and introduce you ourselves. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
So Noemon, how about your girlfriend Julia?
(JennyG said to ask!)
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I know all about her, but I'm not telling.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
So if I'm looking at a picture of KarlEd and Noemon, which of you is taller? I was just wondering the other day if I'd ever seen a picture of Noemon.
Oooh, you know I live in Anne Arundel County now. Are you going down every weekend or just as it might fit with random Jatraqueros?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
KarlEd is taller.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
Okay, I was trying to go with the "evil twin of mr_porteiro_head" and it was coming up sixes.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Cool links, Karl--thanks!
The thing about Julia is that she's all about work. She's an excellent dancer, though, as she demonstrated for the revelers who stayed until the very end of the party.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Is Noemon dating one of Little-Mother's classmates?
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
There was some petting involved - in public, even! Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Oooh, you know I live in Anne Arundel County now. Are you going down every weekend or just as it might fit with random Jatraqueros?
Cool. You're pretty close then. (I just moved out of AA county 2 years ago in August).
I couldn't afford to go to the Renfest every weekend, but that would make a cool pooka-con or KarlEd-con event, wouldn't it. No, I usually try to get there at least once a year, and I don't have a firm date this year so I could mesh it with someone else's schedule at this point.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
Okay, I knew you moved a short distance from where you were to PA, but I hadn't remembered it being from MD. We're near Riviera Beach. We have a rabbit that spends quite a bit of time in our backyard. And also a redheaded woodpecker that sometimes taps on our trim. It's just a cookie cutter subdivision, but there's still a little nature not too far off. It would be excellent if we could lure other folks into our plans.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
*bump* These are the best pictures of the May Revel I could find...
This year's Revel is May 7th - first Saturday in May, as always.
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I would totally go if I were in Dallas still, had a little money, and, you know, wasn't having a baby in a week or two.
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![[The Wave]](graemlins/thewave.gif)
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and the relaxing walk through the woods to take the first look at their resident Dragon. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
We had a great time and look forword to more gatherings with Jenny Gardener in the future. ![[Group Hug]](graemlins/grouphug.gif)
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