Ye Olde Ren Faire

[nerdherdchuck]

Ever been to a Ren Faire?

I went this weekend. It was kinda fun seeing all the jousting and people in the costumes. Some costumes were kinda out of place. There were two Samurai warriors walking around at one point.

I know...I don't get why. But they had very cool costumes!

There also was one guy dressed up as Link from the Legend of Zelda games. I thought that was a neat idea for a costume. And it looked really well put together.

I shopped around a bit too. It amazed me all the weaponry you could buy if you had the money. Alas, as cool as the swords looked, I didn't exactly have $3000 to spend on one.

Probably just as well. I dunno what I'd do with one.

Oh, and as to the question of dressing up? Well, I had a ruffled shirt so I wore that and some baggy pants that I wore. Okay, so I was a bit anachronistic with my chucks on, but hey...Ren Faires are hardly known for historical accuracy.

Not that I care or anything. They're just fun.

ooc: Yes, I actually went to one this weekend so I'm behind on tags and prompts. (I thought maybe Chuck would actually go to one so I figured, 'what the heck' and posted IC about attending.) Anyway, if I missed a tag or a journal entry that you'd like me to get to, please post here. :)

Comments

[only-pepper.livejournal.com]

If you'd like a sword, I think there's one in Tony's old office you can play with...

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Well thanks Pepper.

But...um, I honestly dunno what I'd do with a sword.

[only-pepper.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Neither does Tony, he just likes it because it was expensive and someone else wanted it.

How are you fitting in?

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

They do make for cool displays though.

I think okay so far. I haven't really had the chance to talk to to people for more than a couple of seconds though.

[only-pepper.livejournal.com]

This is very true.

Oh? Well, while I'm gone next week, you'll have time I think.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

People seem very busy. But hopefully I'll be able to talk to them for a bit.

[only-pepper.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you will.

I left a list of various tasks and people I want you to see while I'm gone this week, specifically John in Media Relations. He's going to show you how to draft up a press release and perhaps you'll be able to attend a conference when I get back.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Thanks Pepper. I'll contact John when I get in the office tomorrow and see what time works best to meet with him.

Unless...you already have a meeting scheduled on that list.

[only-pepper.livejournal.com]

*laughs* No no, I think you can organize your own schedule.

I'm glad to hear it. Just make sure to email me daily reports like I showed you, and we'll be just fine.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

*nods* I can do that.

And, I'll definitely get right on those too!

[only-pepper.livejournal.com]

Excellent.

[not-a-savage.livejournal.com]

Anachronistic was the last word in today's crossword that I filled out.

Sorry. No, I've never been to a Ren Faire.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Go fig...

They're kinda fun as long as you're not a stickler for historical accuracy.

[not-a-savage.livejournal.com]

I'm not an expert on everything, but with the stuff I do know I'd probably nitpick.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Still...given how unclean people were then...I kinda don't mind the fact they're not all that accurate...

[not-a-savage.livejournal.com]

You're right. I'd hate to bathe only one day a year.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Yeah...that's...pretty gross.

[not-a-savage.livejournal.com]

It's why weddings were traditionally in June, because they yearly bath was taken in May and flowers were used to cover up the smell.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Okay, that's doubly gross...

[not-a-savage.livejournal.com]

Sorry.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

It's okay! No need to say you're sorry or anything.

[sarahs-attic.livejournal.com]

Does visiting the actual Middle Ages count?

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Wow...that's way more impressive than a Ren Faire!

So um...how was it?

[sarahs-attic.livejournal.com]

Very strange.

I thought it was a ren faire at first.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Really?

Did you have fun though?

[sarahs-attic.livejournal.com]

When people weren't trying to kill me.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Why were people trying to kill you?

[sarahs-attic.livejournal.com]

Misunderstandings mostly.

But there was this warrior alien who was stealing scientists from the 20th century to fix his space craft and he didn't like me interfering.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Like they thought you were a witch or something?

Wait...what?

[sarahs-attic.livejournal.com]

Like I thought the good guy was the bad guy and vice versa.

I've led a very strange life.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Oh. Did it all turn out okay in the end?

Sounds pretty interesting, actually.

[sarahs-attic.livejournal.com]

It did. Good triumphed over evil and all that.

Typical of my life, I'm afraid.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

Well that's good.

And that's...a bad thing?

[sarahs-attic.livejournal.com]

Not especially. Well most of the time.

I wouldn't mind if life were boring occasionally.

[nerdherdchuck.livejournal.com]

It's not especially good when good beats evil?

I guess too much action could get crazy...