A meetup IRL 2009

[Sarizaddi]

I thought we should go ahead and announce now what weekend we plan to do the Renfest this year. It won't be until late October Early November again, but hopefully that gives everyone enough time to plan, assuming those far off friends want to travel across the country to join us.

I also wanted to post that this year is the 35th year for the Renfest, and they are celebrating this one well. It will be a good year to attend.

2009 Meet-IRL is
Friday October 30th thru Sunday November 1st
Pirate Weekend, Arr!

http://www.nephilim-x.com/stargate/renfestbanner.jpg

Texas Renaissance Festival to be featured
on "World's Greatest"

The Texas Renaissance Festival announces an award of distinction; they will be featured on "World's Greatest!" episode 120, highlighting the festival's 35th season. Tune in for a sneak a peek of all the adventure, merriment, music and romance, which only The Texas Renaissance Festival offers.

The episode will air on the ION Network on the following dates and times:
Monday, February 2nd, 2009 7am EST/PST 6am CST/MST
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 11am EST/PST 10am CST/MST
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 6:30am EST/PST 5:30 CST/MST

"World's Greatest!...." is a fast-paced tour around the world featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of some of the most amazing and unique companies, products, people, and travel destinations the world has to offer.
From household names that you've grown up with, to family owned companies that are making a name for themselves, "World's Greatest!...." is sure to entertain, educate, and inform even the most discerning of viewers!

Preparation is already under way for the opening of the festival's 35th season!

The festival will be open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from October 10th through November 29th and Thanksgiving Friday, November 27th. In addition to the regular schedule the festival's School Days event will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27th and 28th and the park is open exclusively to public, private and home school groups. Each weekend features its own theme, with special entertainment, contests and events to enhance the patron's experience.

Oktoberfest begins the eight themed weekends, followed by 1001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, All-Hallows Eve,, Roman Bacchanal, Highland Fling, Barbarian Invasion and ending with the three-day Celtic Christmas celebration. Set in an authentic re-creation of a 16th century English village, the enchanted 53 acre park offers something for everyone. Costumed performers inspire continuous laughter on stages located throughout the festival with hundreds of daily performances. Over 350 shoppes, overflowing with unique arts and crafts or offering delicious foods and beverages, line shaded cobblestone walkways. Games of skill and human-powered rides amuse the young and young at heart. Lush landscaped grounds covered with beautiful gardens and vines remind all who visit of the joys of nature. A perfect day ends with the spectacular Royal Fireworks held at dusk above the festival's lake.

Tickets will be available at our discount ticket outlets throughout Texas and southwest Louisiana: HEB stores, Woodforest National Banks, Randall's stores, and Market Basket stores. Tickets are also available online at www.texrenfest.com and by calling 800-458-3435. This provides an abundance of opportunities for festival guests to purchase discount tickets.

The Texas Renaissance Festival is located on FM 1774 between Magnolia and Plantersville, 45 minutes northwest of Houston.

For more information please call 1-800-458-3435 or visit our website at www.texrenfest.com.







Tella Friend


Texas Renaissance Festival
21778 FM 1774
Plantersville, Texas 77363
www.texrenfest.com
800-458-3435
936.894.2391 fax

[Sarizaddi]

Hint Hint Vade

Oct. 10 OKLAHOMA STATE Kyle Field

Oct. 17 at Kansas State Manhattan, KS

Oct. 24 at Texas Tech Lubbock, TX

Oct. 31 IOWA STATE Kyle Field

Nov. 7 at Colorado Boulder, CO

Nov. 14 at Oklahoma Norman, OK

Nov. 21 BAYLOR Kyle Field

Nov. 26 TEXAS (ESPN) Kyle Field



November 7 looks like the sexy day to do it.

[Vade]

Hint Hint Vade

Oct. 10 OKLAHOMA STATE Kyle Field

Oct. 17 at Kansas State Manhattan, KS

Oct. 24 at Texas Tech Lubbock, TX

Oct. 31 IOWA STATE Kyle Field

Nov. 7 at Colorado Boulder, CO

Nov. 14 at Oklahoma Norman, OK

Nov. 21 BAYLOR Kyle Field

Nov. 26 TEXAS (ESPN) Kyle Field



November 7 looks like the sexy day to do it.

Hmm. I won't be in school anymore, so football games aren't that much an issue. :) I'll have to see what I'm doing as far as coming down from Dallas. AKA: day off or something.

[Nibu]

I'll be out of school as well, so I'll keep this in mind.

[Tsuya]

oh, crap....

what kind of group did I just get myself into?

/panic

[Sarizaddi]

Oh yeah.

October 10th-11th
Oktoberfest Weekend

October 17th-18th
1001 Dreams Weekend

October 24th-25th
All Hallow's Eve Weekend

October 31st November 1st
Pirate's Adventure Weekend

November 7th-8th
Roman Bacchanal Weekend

November 14th-15th
Highland Fling Weekend

November 21nd-22rd
Barbarian Invasion Weekend

November 27th-28th-29th
Celtic Christmas 3 day Weekend

Keep in mind this is based on last year's Schedule. I'm expecting them to shift All Hallow's Eve and Pirate Adventure because Halloween is on a Saturday.

like:

October 24th-25th
Pirate's Adventure Weekend

October 31st November 1st
All Hallow's Eve Weekend

[Sarizaddi]

oh, crap....

what kind of group did I just get myself into?

/panic

It's a great event! We come out on Friday night and camp at the campgrounds, go to the fair Saturday, camp Saturday night, and go home Sunday. Good clean fun.

Okay, I might be lying about the "clean" part.

[Sumin]

Do explayers of FFXI get invited to?

[Moliana]

Do explayers of FFXI get invited to?

Friends are invited, regardless of current gaming status. <3

[Kaeyana]

Lol the sucky thing is I'll still technically be underage and can't buy my own drinks. :X

[Shido]

Lol the sucky thing is I'll still technically be underage and can't buy my own drinks. :X

That's never stopped anyone before >.>

[Nibu]

oh, crap....

what kind of group did I just get myself into?

/panic

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

[Kaeyana]

That's never stopped anyone before >.>

This...is true. It didn't even stop me this past year. I got a friend to buy me a strawberry daiquiri, and I walked around with it. Nobody cared. :3

And ROFL Nibu!

[Dragonblade]

Oh my gawd... Becky?

Finalize a date so I can know ahead of time to go down there. I'm totally hanging out this year!

[Aneko]

Can we go Nov. 1 or earlier? It just gets so cold the later we go. Pirate weekend looks good. Vade you can wear your pirate outfit :)

[Tsuya]

Dear Mom,

The kids are doing great, the baby is starting to walk the furniture now, so she might be walking on her own by the time we see you... can't believe it's only 3 weeks away now.

I know, you're thinking "why is he writing me - he never writes unless something is wrong..." Well, here's the real reason I'm writing... You know that Final Fantasy 11 group I was excited about joining that had that real-life meetup in Houston a few weeks ago that I took Amy and the baby to? Well, as it turns out..... and PLEASE don't tell Dad, because I know how he feels about these types... but.......(BRACE YOURSELF, MOM)........... they're RenFesters.

I know, I know... before you start on the "See? I told you that game was just going to lead you straight to the path to hell" rant, I'm pretty sure I didn't touch anything in their house that had any Cosgerms on it, although I'm going to be taking the baby to the doctor for an inoculation ASAP. Like you always taught me, better safe than sorry.

I did eat some of their barbeque, but it wasn't a turkey leg, so I think I might have dodged the bullet on catching a RenFestation there, too. I've already told Amy to keep an eye out in case I start exhibiting any of the other symptoms Dad was smart enough to tell me about (because really, why don't the schools teach about the dangers of these people?) - like the occasional "thee" and "thou" and hearty belly-laughs. So far so good. But I know the incubation period for the RenFest disease is rather long, so I'll make sure she continues to observe me.

As a precaution, I've had her hide all of the cutlery (so I don't try to convert a butterknife into a dagger) and anything I could fashion into spears or jousting lances (like broomsticks or the banister on the stairs). We've contacted the insurance agency to make sure we have full coverage against pillaging of the house, but the car insurance guy says there's nothing they can do about a conversion of any of the cars to horse-drawn carts. Something about the concept of self-responsibility in Texas law and "it's your own damned fault."

I hate to say this, and this is why I'm writing rather than calling, just in case she overhears me on the phone... but one thing bothers me about Amy - I know she was only in their house for a short while, but she's... how can I say this delicately to my own mother.... she's asked me to call her "wench" a few times. I'm not absolutely sure if she's caught anything, but I'm not convinced she's in the clear, either. Plus, there's a problem I'm sure you can see with this whole situation.... she's the one who knows where all the daggers and lances are hidden! I'm afraid that if she is infected, I might come home some day to a house full of tapestries and a dinner of warm, watered-down beer and dry turkey legs. Who knows what the kids will be dressed like, and I shudder to think what would happen to the pets.

Like I said before, I know how you and Dad always taught me the dangers of Renaissance Festivals, traveling carnivals, gypsies, aboriginal witch doctors, and the French... but please know that this was a totally accidental exposure, and I never meant to subject my family to the dangers of becoming "one of them". I love you and Dad both very much. If we do for some reason succumb to the wretched Faire Fever, I've hidden the wills, life insurance policies, and necessary executed powers of attorney for you and Dad to take care of the remaining kids (if we're lucky enough to have spared at least the older two). They're in the safe under the stairs.

Pray for me, Mother. Pray for us all.

[Contessalynn]

LMFAO! That was awesome. My hats off to you sir.

T

[Kaeyana]

Omg Tsuya LOL! It's too late! You're already succumbing and you know it!

[Sarizaddi]

kk, It's working on time to decide and ask for the weekend off! What I suggest is that the person with the most strict work schedule select the day and the rest of us that typically have all weekend of work around it. Please keep in mind that we may have out of state visitors this year, so we need to set it early and we need to sitck to the date we pick strictly. At this point I might suggest either the weekend of October 24th-25th for Hallow's Eve or the weekend of October 31st November 1st for Pirates. Those are typically a lot of fun. JR, Scott, David, what kind of schedule are you all looking at?

[Takk]

Meant to post this earlier but kept getting sidetracked. JR and I will be going on the weekend of Nov 6. The theme for that weekend is Roman Bacchanal.

[Nibu]

Probably meant another "Scott," but I'll reply anyways since that's my name, and <I'm interested>.

I have nothing planned for that time.

[Vade]

Meant to post this earlier but kept getting sidetracked. JR and I will be going on the weekend of Nov 6. The theme for that weekend is Roman Bacchanal.



Yup, already planning to take that Friday off of work.

[Sarizaddi]

Has anyone discussed that date with Shido? If so I say we can cement it.

[Sarizaddi]

Okay, subject of todays production meeting throws a new project on me in November, so I will need to actually do it before then. I'm going to have to push it back a week. That means we are confirming The weekend of October 31st-November 1st Pirate Weekend.

Make your plans and buy your tickets! We'll see you there!

[Takk]

Okay, subject of todays production meeting throws a new project on me in November, so I will need to actually do it before then. I'm going to have to push it back a week. That means we are confirming The weekend of October 31st-November 1st Pirate Weekend.

Make your plans and buy your tickets! We'll see you there!

Can't be there for that, sorry. Already have plans for that weekend. I believe Vade and Aneko do as well.

[Littlearu]

OK YOU LADIES NEED TO PICK A DATE ALREADY SO ME AND YAJI CAN GET TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!

and yes that needed the caps

[Takk]

Aneko and I are still going the weekend of Nov 6th. I believe Vade still is as well, but I'll wait for him to post here to confirm it.

[Moliana]

Okay, subject of todays production meeting throws a new project on me in November, so I will need to actually do it before then. I'm going to have to push it back a week. That means we are confirming The weekend of October 31st-November 1st Pirate Weekend.

Make your plans and buy your tickets! We'll see you there!

It looks like this is the date Sari and I are sticking with.

[Vade]

Aneko and I are still going the weekend of Nov 6th. I believe Vade still is as well, but I'll wait for him to post here to confirm it.



Yes, I will be attending the weekend of Nov 6th. Halloween weekend I already have plans. Sorry. :(

[Sarizaddi]

I'm just locked in by job. I would say the weekend after but that weekend is my sister's wedding. I must stick to the Halloween weekend thang. Oct-31st-Nov 1st is the only date I can make.

[Yajirobe]

ok so umm... little and i have tickets. we'll be there halloween weekend =D

[Moliana]

ok so umm... little and i have tickets. we'll be there halloween weekend =D

omg! yay! I'm so excited!! :D

[Kaeyana]

Ooh! Ooh! I want to go! :3 Justin and I have been trying to figure out what weekend we want to attend this year (though I'm sure we'll end up going more than once anyway), and looks like it's Pirate's Weekend now! :) And this year I'm actually going to try to put together an outfit. YARR!

[Littlearu]

ok so umm... little and i have tickets. we'll be there halloween weekend =D
omg! yay! I'm so excited!! :D

so um yea...better have a sexy party!
http://wylfwt.com/home/files/images/Stewie%20Sexy%20Party.jpg

[Aneko]

omg! yay! I'm so excited!! :D

Moli, I won't be there so just reminding you to bring extra blankets and extra warm clothes for the cold night. Bring toilet paper too in case those johns are out and ear plugs for Sari's snoring ;)

[Sarizaddi]

I have extra ear plugs.

I have extra blankets. I have a big enough tent. Maybe I should get some more chairs. We need more chairs.

I think aside from travel plans, we will just need to make some last minute plans for foods and beers and lingeries...I mean...uh...jammies.

[Nibu]

While I'm still planning on going, I haven't made my flight plan yet. Will post here when I get everything settled.

Also, how does this thing usually go down, and what other arrangements do I need to look into? Like, should I rent a car to get from point A to point B, or is there some sort of car pool dealy we figure out? And I'm not sure on living arrangements; it sounds like it might just be one big sleep over, though I don't want to presume that, be wrong, and then have to sleep outside D:

[Sarizaddi]

There are a few people in the Houston area to bunk with if you came in a day early. I for one have a good amount of space at my house, and we have two cars so we can carpool as much as anyone would like. We drive up on the Friday Morning, to Afternoon, and setup tents and camp and all. We'll bring or go get food, like McDs or Jack-in-the-box or w/e. Friday night once the sun goes down, the camper all start to gather at the main campfire, they do a drum circle, and then there are fire breathers, fire dancers, belly dancers, and other diversions. Some get drunk, some get krunked, lot's of fun.

We wake up Saturday morning around 9 am and then it's time for the fair. We walk the fair all day, seeing the shows, browsing the shops, and it really is an all day affair. You most certainly will not be able to see everything. We usually catch the last jousting event of the day, but that's only if everyone wants to. We eventually wander back to camp and relax for an hour or two. When the sun goes down on Saturday, the fair has a fireworks show to watch. Once that's over, people meet-up back at the circle again, although Saturday is usually busier and more drunken (considering many fair-goers spent a good portion of the day drinking homemade wine and mead and beers, plus what you can buy on the grounds). Eventually we crash Saturday night.

Sunday morning to afternoon we pack up camp. Most everyone will be ready to head back to civilization by then. We drive back, probably order pizza or something simple because after two days of walking and partying, minimal effort for dinner is good. Watch a little TV, rest and recuperate.

I would suggest planning that you could be picked up at the airport, and you can come however many days in advance or stay after as you want, But you probably want to either get in by Thursday night and leave at the earliest on the following Monday.

You don't need to book a hotel or car unless you want one. I have a good sized tent, but only one sleeping bag, so I'll need to get more sleeping bags and chairs, maybe a few pillows. I have the usual camping stuff like a lantern and light and stuff, a couple tiki torches, ice chests, etc.

Here is what to consider, the nights around then are a little cold, and it has been known some years to drop in the thirties. To some people up north, that may not sound that cold, but you might want to pack some warm sleeping clothes. There's a lot of walking and the festival is mostly unpaved, so bring some comfortable walking shoes. It's hit and miss what kind of weather so I would bring a coat, though you may not need it. It might just as likely be warm, so you might want to pack a set of shorts and a light shirt. So basically, just prepare yourself for hit and miss weather the actual day of the festival. Whatever you wear Friday isn't going to make or break you, and what you wear Sunday won't make or break you, because we can either come out a bit late or go home, but Saturday you kinda get stuck dealing with the weather.

I will bring a few torches and insect spray (not likely to need it, but I'll have it) but if you need hypoallergenic stuff, you'll get your own. There's a grocery not far away so from there you can get virtually anything else you need, food or alcohol or whatever. I have extra ear plugs also if anyone will need them (as in, remember that people will party ALL night long, music will be going, people talking as they walk by, the occasional car horn or whatever) but if you want a sleeping mask or whatever bring that (sleeping mask blocks out light). Um...let's see...I guess just anything else you want to party with.

And a computer if you want to LAN. Most everyone brings a laptop (not to the festival grounds, but like the Thursday/Friday before, the Sunday night after). If you don't have a laptop then there might not be another computer to play, except I'm hoping to get my laptop fixed soon so at most there will be one extra computer.

As far as money goes, figure the flight down and back. From there, we can take care of driving you and giving a place to stay. Maybe give yourself $50 in prep getting ready for the festival, like if you think you might want an extra pillow or blanket or beer or Burger King. Then the tickets are about $21 I think, and you usually can spend as much as $50 just being conservative (food and drinks blow money fast) and then whatever extra for souvenirs and medieval goods. The price tag on most anything you want to buy is about $30 to $50 each for the good stuff, and you will find a full costume if that's what you are shopping for can run in the hundreds. Heck, I spent $95 just for a pair of boots. But that's only if that's what you want to shop for. I don't want to scare you about how much anything costs, just to have you prepared. Usually about $100 to $150 in spending money will keep you safe.

And that's about all I think you need. Not a lot more to preparation than getting a ticket and knowing how to pack and having some extra flow in the bank account. We can take care of most of the rest and we all have a great weekend.

[Nibu]

Holy crap, this sounds awesome. I wouldn't consider myself the "party" type (as in, I've never been in a party atmosphere), but I love experiencing new things!

[Imoq]

Booo.

I am at Houston right now, and will be also next Saturday, but very briefly, for few hours only.

I wish I could be with you guys, I know Yaji will be! :redmad:

[Moliana]

I have extra ear plugs.

I have extra blankets. I have a big enough tent. Maybe I should get some more chairs. We need more chairs.

I think aside from travel plans, we will just need to make some last minute plans for foods and beers and lingeries...I mean...uh...jammies.

pffttt Everyone knows Sari sleeps nekkid!

/wave Moq!!!! Too bad it's not for more than a few hours, we could meet up for lunch or something. :(

[Yajirobe]

So yeah umm... little and I are now 4 people total (we've been eating too much).

Seriously though, we have 2 more people going. You can scream "uncle" at any time you know.

[Aneko]

Since you and little are tarutarus, I think both of you are kinda small and would make 1 person even with big appetites ;)

So yeah umm... little and I are now 4 people total (we've been eating too much).

Seriously though, we have 2 more people going. You can scream "uncle" at any time you know.

[Moliana]

So yeah umm... little and I are now 4 people total (we've been eating too much).

Seriously though, we have 2 more people going. You can scream "uncle" at any time you know.

Who's the fourth? And anyone mind if we turn the spare room into my computer room before you get here?

[Sumin]

Don't forget. I'm coming to. But I like my personal space so I'll be staying in a hotel close to sari's.

[Littlearu]

Who's the fourth? And anyone mind if we turn the spare room into my computer room before you get here?

I would be offended if you didn't turn the spare room into a computer room.

[Nibu]

Don't forget. I'm coming to. But I like my personal space so I'll be staying in a hotel close to sari's.

I might end up doing this if I wait too long to get my ticket. Don't want to keep you guys guessing until the last minute, and then be an inconvenience. I'll try to get my ticket tomorrow though to avoid this.

I think I'm still missing some info, though, like, what airport should I be going to, and where exactly do you guys live? O-o I have the address for the faire, but not much else unless I'm missing it.

[Sarizaddi]

Our address is 20150 Pioneer Ridge, Cypress Texas 77433-3304.

The best places to stay local to us are probably those at the corner of IH-6 and US-290. Suggestions:

In Town Suites-Highway 6 - 5.81 miles away
9155 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX
Website (http://intownsuites.com/)| 281-858-1810

Best Western Windsor Suites - 6.31 miles away
13371 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX
Website (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100223980x1222807114x1201489167/aol?redir=http://clk.atdmt.com/IWC/go/134672348/direct/01/?href=http%3A%2F%2Fbook.bestwestern.com%2Fbestwest ern%2FpriceAvail.do%3FpropertyCode%3D44535)| 800-780-7234

Hampton Inn Houston-Northwest - 6.52 miles away
20035 Northwest Frwy, Houston, TX
Website (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100223980x1223148279x1201721545/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B21 7495716%3B40595643%3Br%3Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fhamptoninn.h ilton.com%2Fen%2Fhp%2Fhotels%2Findex.jhtml%3Fctyho cn%3DHOUNWHX)| 281-890-2299

La Quinta Inn-Houston Cy Fair - 6.7 miles away
13290 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX
Website (http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/external/9918817/houston_tx/la_quinta_inn_houston_cyfair.html?publisher=mapque st&reference_id=1&placement=website)| 281-469-4018

BUT

Keep in mind these are hotels near us, not the faire. If you don't do the camping then you will really really miss out on half the fun, but at the same time if you really really don't want to camp then you need a hotel out near the festival...which are a) slim pickens and b) pretty far from the faire grounds, and c) need to be booked now or they won't have a room for you.

[Nibu]

Okie-dokey, looking into flights as I type this.

Also, I have my own sleeping bag and stuff, so I'm all set. I think I also have a pup tent and a family-sized tent somewhere, so if anyone wants me to bring those, lemme know. Not sure what condition they are in, though; haven't been used in several years.

[Nibu]

I have a few options for ONT to IAH flights.

Looking at those that leave Thursday, come back Mon. (http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?tovr=-1294597293&fwso=0), at anytime:

Leave ONT 12:20 PM, arrive 5:22 PM; Leave IAH 5:55 PM
Leave ONT 12:20 PM, arrive 5:22 PM; Leave IAH 9:10 PM
Leave ONT 6:40 AM, arrive 11:44 AM; Leave IAH 9:10 PM
Leave ONT 6:40 AM, arrive 11:44 AM; Leave IAH 5:55 PM

Basically just different combos of the same four flights. There are a few other ones where I'd be leaving ONT at 1 AM, arriving at 6 AM, but that seems pretty lame.

Knowing this, is there anyone who would be able to pick me up near my arrival time, and also be able to drop me off (at IAH, obviously) for departure? I'll book my flight according to your convenience if possible. Otherwise, I can just arrange a ride via taxi or something. I think I might have relatives in Houston, but never heard of them/seen them before. Could be awkward :wired:

Edit: And as for housing, I would be most appreciative of crashing at someone's house. I know Sari have offered his up for hosting, and that'd be awesome if I could stay there if its OK

Edit edit: Southwest looks like they have a slightly better deal - flights look to be around the same price, but checked bags 1 and 2 are free; they only go to HOU, though, so not sure how much less convenient it would be for anyone to pick up/drop off there. Either way, won't really have to worry about checking 2 bags in anyways, unless I try to bring that extra tent (in which case, it would be cheaper for me just to buy a tent while I'm there, and leave it).

[Sarizaddi]

I'm taking a day or two off just for the prep and airport runs and stuff, so yes, you can get picked up, and again yes my house is free for the crashing. As far as IAH or HOU, I have no particular preference. You know, if the difference is $100 in your flight and the difference is only about $5 or $10 gas, seems like a no brainer.

Maybe if you want to discuss with Yaji or Little, though, as if you came in at the same airport, around the same time would be awesome for 1 trip to the airport instead of 2 would be kewl.

ARRRRRR!
Sept 18, Talk-Like-A-Pirate-Day!

[Nibu]

Yaji/Little: What time and where are you landing in TX?

[Littlearu]

Yaji/Little: What time and where are you landing in TX?

idk Ask Yaji >.> I can't even tell you what day we're leaving i don't pay attention to teh details >.>

[Yajirobe]

Houston Hobby (HOU) around 8:30 PM

[Nibu]

Houston Hobby (HOU) around 8:30 PM

Alright, I'll look for a similar flight tonight.

Also, what day are you booked to return/what time? I'll try to coordinate with you as much as possible. I was thinking of leaving Monday, but lemme know what you plan on doing.

Edit: I'm assuming you mean 8:30 PM on Thursday.

[Yajirobe]

Whoops, yes that's correct... Our flight back was just changed recently... it's on Monday at some ridiculous time like 6:45 AM out of HOU.

[Nibu]

Whoops, yes that's correct... Our flight back was just changed recently... it's on Monday at some ridiculous time like 6:45 AM out of HOU.

Alrighty, if I think of any more questions, I'll post here again. Otherwise, I'll book my tickets tomorrow!

[Nibu]

Tickets booked!
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Thu Oct 29 2063 Depart ONTARIO CA (ONT) at 10:05 AM
Arrive in HOUSTON HOBBY (HOU) at 4:25 PM

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Mon Nov 02 0359 Depart HOUSTON HOBBY (HOU) at 7:10 AM
Arrive in LAS VEGAS NV (LAS) at 8:30 AM

0402 Change planes in LAS VEGAS NV (LAS) departing at 9:35 AM
Arrive in ONTARIO CA (ONT) at 10:30 AM


Would have gotten a later departure time for Sari's sake, but since you have the 6:45 A.M. ticket, I went with the 7:10 flight. God, so early D:

[Vade]

Wish I could meet you guys. Have fun.

[Sumin]

Alright, due to real life stuff I will be arriving Friday afternoon at 3:20. I will pick up my rental car and then wait for rush hour to end..my guess is that I will show up to the grounds around 7-8pm.

I leave Monday morning at 6:45

[Sarizaddi]

Pretty epic. Yaji, Little, Prima, plus 1, Nibu, Sumin, Me, Moli, Kae and Justin, a friend I made in the Stargate Forums named CelticElf and his wife, Shido maybe plus 1, Shido's awesome sister maybe plus 1, maybe Cody (Kitar's brother), That's 14 so far with a maybe 17. We are going to be a big group this year. By the by, Anyala won't be able to come because she's got a Halloween gig she can't get out of, but she wants to meet everyone she can so plans to come over maybe Thursday maybe Friday before (depending when everyone gets in)


...methinks I need a bigger tent! Maor sleeping bagz!



MOAR PEOPLE MUST COME!! /jedimindtrick "You WILL come to TRF! It IS the party your looking for!"

[Aneko]

You guys should just get a Nephilim clan flag for the camp.

[Sumin]

You guys should just get a Nephilim clan flag for the camp.

LOL That would be awesome...Sari...

[Takk]

I really wish I could be there for this, so many people are showing up! I definitely like the flag idea, someone needs to get to work!

[Kaeyana]

Eee! Is this still the same day listed on the front page Sari? I don't know if I can go or not now due to Halloween-oriented events. ; ; AUGH I want to meet more of you guys! (If there's even room for us now with all of you going lol..)

[Sarizaddi]

Yes. I am Moli, because of work and my sister's wedding and all, have to go that weekend or maybe earlier, or not not at all. And everyone with plane tickets marked for those dates. I think we have 5 flying in Thursday and 1 Friday.

[Moliana]

Eee! Is this still the same day listed on the front page Sari? I don't know if I can go or not now due to Halloween-oriented events. ; ; AUGH I want to meet more of you guys! (If there's even room for us now with all of you going lol..)

There is always enough room for Nephs. You have to come this weekend! I demand it! (I might end up being the only girl there if you don't :()


Yes. I am Moli...

:longjaw::longjaw::longjaw:

I want to know when this happened...

[Sumin]

Well speak for yourself Moli...I have been known to act like a girl at times. GDI!!! I NEED A SHOWER!!!

[Moliana]

OMGOMGOMG!!! The countdown has begun! I'm so excited!

[Moliana]

Ok, guys. Time for you all to tell me days and times (and flight numbers, if necessary) of arrival. Also need transportation plans. I want to make sure everyone gets picked up, gets directions, etc.

In order to have access to the campgrounds, you must have your tickets when you arrive. Here's the link: http://www.texrenfest.com/home.html

Sari recruited a local couple last night, which brings our number to 19, iirc. Nephilim invades Renfest! :D

[Nibu]

Ok, guys. Time for you all to tell me days and times (and flight numbers, if necessary) of arrival. Also need transportation plans. I want to make sure everyone gets picked up, gets directions, etc.

In order to have access to the campgrounds, you must have your tickets when you arrive. Here's the link: http://www.texrenfest.com/home.html

Sari recruited a local couple last night, which brings our number to 19, iirc. Nephilim invades Renfest! :D

Arrive in HOUSTON HOBBY (HOU) at 4:25 PM, Thu Oct 29. Southwest flight 2063.

Depart HOUSTON HOBBY (HOU) at 7:10 AM, Mon Nov 02 Southwest flight 0359.

No transportation plans made yet; awaiting offers/to hear of others' plans.
And just got/printed my ticket.

[Moliana]

Nibu gets a cookie! :clap:

The rest of you don't.

[Yajirobe]

Arrival: 8:30 PM on Thursday
Departure: 6:45 AM on Monday

We have not already booked a rental car, but we can do so if necessary (probably even the day of).

I will look into the Renfest tickets when I get home.

[Sumin]

I arrive Friday Oct 30th, 3:20PM. Flight 1068, Southwest airlines.

I will be picking up my car shortly after that. and driving out to you.

I then have a hotel reservation near the airport for Sunday night since i leave

Monday at 6:45AM on flight 0164 with Southwest Airlines.

[Yajirobe]

Arrival: 8:30 PM on Thursday
Departure: 6:45 AM on Monday

We have not already booked a rental car, but we can do so if necessary (probably even the day of).

I will look into the Renfest tickets when I get home.

Just booked a rental car. We'll just need directions now.

[Sumin]

Just booked a rental car. We'll just need directions now.

I just got done programming addresses and places into my iPhone so that I don't get lost

[Nibu]

Do we have a rough number of how many tents we have right now? Or more specifically, how many people can those tents accommodate?

I ran to Walmart really quick tonight, and they had a few different sizes. The smallest was for 1-2 people, medium 3-4 people, and the largest was 5-6 people. They were all relatively compact and inexpensive, so I could definitely just buy one before I get on the plane. I just need an idea of whether or not I need to get one, or if we already have enough from other people already having/bringing theirs.

Edit: Just as a note, couldn't find my old tent, so just assume I don't have one in the tent count so far. I'll buy one if need be, though.

[Moliana]

Sari has a large tent that can probably sleep 4.

I have a small tent that I used last year; it's big enough to just hold a queen size airbed. My plan is to use a sleeping bag in the back of Sari's truck or my car, since getting up from the ground has become problematic for me, so the tent is open for someone to use.

We can always make a Walmart run Friday before we head to the campground, if needed.

Oh and fair warning - last year it got cold at night, so bring warm clothes to layer. We'll pack all the extra blankets we have.

[Sumin]

Sari has a large tent that can probably sleep 4.

I have a small tent that I used last year; it's big enough to just hold a queen size airbed. My plan is to use a sleeping bag in the back of Sari's truck or my car, since getting up from the ground has become problematic for me, so the tent is open for someone to use.

We can always make a Walmart run Friday before we head to the campground, if needed.

Oh and fair warning - last year it got cold at night, so bring warm clothes to layer. We'll pack all the extra blankets we have.

What's "cold" for you guys? 60s?

[Moliana]

I think it got down to the 40's that weekend. I literally couldn't sleep because I was too cold. Once the sun came up, it warmed up fast.

[Littlearu]

I think it got down to the 40's that weekend. I literally couldn't sleep because I was too cold. Once the sun came up, it warmed up fast.

lol 40's thats warm. i'm use to teen's or lower when i go camping it will be a nice change ^_^

[Nibu]

I think my sleeping bag is designed for 40F, so I'll be set. Also decided to pick up the small tent from Walmart, just in case, so I'm set tent-wise.

[Sumin]

My furry chest and my fatty tummy were designed by the Lord himself! Give me my Carhartt jacket and ill be good to go!

[Sarizaddi]

Okay, I need a head count for the number of tents. Who all is bringing their own tent, and what size?

Attending 15 / Camping 12

1CAR
Sarizaddi tent, approx, 10x10. Has sleeping bag and blankets.
Moli tent, approx 3x6, but she intends to sleep inside a vehicle.
Nibu tent, approx 3x6, has sleeping bag.

1CAR
Kae and Justin tent, approx 4x6, Has Sleeping bags and Blankets

1CAR
Sumin to use Moli's (empty tent) has sleeping bag and blankets

1CAR
Shido and possible friend tent, approx 10x10 has sleeping bag and blankets
Shido's sister and possible friend tent, approx 8' hex has sleeping bag and blankets

1CAR
Yaji and Sho tent, approx 6x6. Has Sleeping Bags
Little and Prima tent, approx 6x6. Has Sleeping Bags


Celtic Elf and wife and son are day-tripping, no tent, no camping

[Moliana]

Anyone staying overnight Thursday should let Sari know immediately what kind of food you want him to cook for dinner.

[Sumin]

Okay, I need a head count for the number of tents. Who all is bringing their own tent, and what size?

Sarizaddi tent, approx, 10x10. Has sleeping bag and blankets.

Moli tent, approx 3x6, but she intends to sleep inside a vehicle. (empty tent) has sleeping bag and blankets

Shido and possible friend tent, approx 10x10 has sleeping bag and blankets

Shido's sister and possible friend tent, approx 8' hex has sleeping bag and blankets

Celtic Elf and wife and son are day-tripping, no tent, no camping

I will use Moli's tent then...I have my own sleeping bag but I am warning you...if it gets really cold out sari, you wont be sleeping alone...

[Yajirobe]

Yaji and Little and Saikoujin and Prima...

We'll most likely be bringing two tents and 4 sleeping bags/blankets (enough for ourselves). To save room, please let me know if we shouldn't bring tents because of extras. I was also planning on bringing a folding chair or two. Any thoughts on any of this?

[Littlearu]

Oh woe is me... in a tent with 3 gay guys... remind me to find a good butt plug....

(on a more serious note the 4 of us have 2 tents fitting all of us maybe room for 1 more but I really don't want to be that close to anyone...) less than 2 weeks till the madness begins...

as for food anything will work as long as its edible... though puddin would be nice ;p

[Nibu]

I'm bringing a pup tent, so it's only big enough for myself (I'm 6'4", so if I lay down diagonally, I can just manage it).

Food-wise, I'm not a picky eater at all, so anything would be great!

[Moliana]

Sari has four camp chairs plus one for himself. I'll have one for myself as well.

You guys are no help with the making Sari cook attempt. >.<

[Sarizaddi]

Yaji and Little and Saikoujin and Prima...

We'll most likely be bringing two tents and 4 sleeping bags/blankets (enough for ourselves). To save room, please let me know if we shouldn't bring tents because of extras. I was also planning on bringing a folding chair or two. Any thoughts on any of this?

Sari has four camp chairs plus one for himself. I'll have one for myself as well.

You guys are no help with the making Sari cook attempt. >.<

I think we'll be okay on chairs. Shido is covering his group, and I have 7. At most we're short 1, and I can pick that up. It will just mean MOLI can't break any of my chairs this year.

[Kaeyana]

Make Sari cook breakfest. It's gewd!

Okay I've been messaging Moli on facebook a bit, but thought I would update here too. I still need to talk to Justin more to see if he really wants to go, but if the two of us are coming we'll have our own car and camping supplies. I may or may not have an extra sleeping bag (I won't know till pretty much the day of though). If Justin doesn't want to go I'm not sure how I'd get there, if at all.

19 people?! o.O Cripes that's a lot!

[Moliana]

I think we'll be okay on chairs. Shido is covering his group, and I have 7. At most we're short 1, and I can pick that up. It will just mean MOLI can't break any of my chairs this year.

Don't buy defective chairs and they won't break!!

[Shido]

Make Sari cook breakfest. It's gewd!

Okay I've been messaging Moli on facebook a bit, but thought I would update here too. I still need to talk to Justin more to see if he really wants to go, but if the two of us are coming we'll have our own car and camping supplies. I may or may not have an extra sleeping bag (I won't know till pretty much the day of though). If Justin doesn't want to go I'm not sure how I'd get there, if at all.

19 people?! o.O Cripes that's a lot!

Could pick you up Saturday morning on my way out there. I'll be driving by your place to get out there. Let me know, I'm leaving around 8am that Saturday.

[Sarizaddi]

What do you think of for this as the flag?

[Sumin]

oh god..what have i gotten myself into?

dont mind me..ill be the one standing about 500 feet back from the rest of the group...

[Littlearu]

What do you think of for this as the flag?

other than the fact that it's hot pink very nice! ^_^

[Moliana]

other than the fact that it's hot pink very nice! ^_^

Shhh! No picking on Sari about colors!

[Sarizaddi]

I bought the color Moli said. I was going to go more raspberry, but she said Neph was more pink. I think she makes fun of me.

[Moliana]

I bought the color Moli said. I was going to go more raspberry, but she said Neph was more pink. I think she makes fun of me.

I do not make fun of you! (about colors...)

[Sarizaddi]

I could always scrap that material and go all white

[Shido]

What happened to the vector I did for you? ;;

[Sarizaddi]

Yes, that is true. Because Shido did a Vector that we were going to use to make this one.

[Sarizaddi]

I need feedback on which to do. I've got a lot to do this weekend.

[Shido]

I think I like the other one more. But I do really like both!

[Nibu]

I'm leaning towards the design on the pinkish/purplish one. Looks spiffy!

[Sumin]

Ive got my sunglasses...my ballcap...a hip flask of booze...and a tape measure...you guys will be at the other end of it ;)

[Kaeyana]

Not going to be able to make it after all this year. >.< No money for gas etc. Please come back during the holidays or something!! I really want to meet all of you. :( I hope you guys have a ton of fun and please post some pictures!

[Tsuya]

oh god..what have i gotten myself into?

dont mind me..ill be the one standing about 500 feet back from the rest of the group...

in that case... I might have someone to keep me company

(just reading about this now, been away for a while... but I might make a day trip out of it)

[Imoq]

in that case... I might have someone to keep me company


Will ¬ be the one who keeps Sumin warm? ;)

(And yes, do go and meet Yaji and all the others! :D)

[Moliana]

in that case... I might have someone to keep me company

(just reading about this now, been away for a while... but I might make a day trip out of it)

Please do!! We'll be the ones with the cool flag :D

[Sumin]

I do need company. And just FYI if I dissapear for a couple hours don't get worried. It means I went to the closest 24 hour gym to work out, take a shower and check in on the bars

[Moliana]

So far, the weekend looks something like this:

Thursday: evening arrivals and a visit to our favorite bar for drinks

Friday: head to the campground in the morning to claim spots, set up camp and just hang out

Saturday: Festival during the day, drinking at night

Sunday: head home in the morning, evening open for suggestions

[Shido]

I will have to see what we can do about Sunday night. I'm sure I can get Monday off now that I don't live at work anymore!

[Littlearu]

I will have to see what we can do about Sunday night. I'm sure I can get Monday off now that I don't live at work anymore!

we can't do too many crazies on Sunday night us northerners have to leave early Monday morning. so pumped only 26 hours until our flight leaves :grin:

[Sumin]

Don't know about you guys but I'm hitting a gay bar Sunday afternoon. You're all more then welcome to join me :)

[Yajirobe]

Don't know about you guys but I'm hitting a gay bar Sunday afternoon. You're all more then welcome to join me :)

What do you mean by "bar" (seriously)... club? upper-end bar? anything?

[Littlearu]

Don't know about you guys but I'm hitting a gay bar Sunday afternoon. You're all more then welcome to join me :)

Lets just change one word and were all good ahem***
Don't know about you guys but I'm hitting a titty bar Sunday afternoon. You're all more then welcome to join me :)

[Moliana]

Lets just change one word and were all good ahem***
Don't know about you guys but I'm hitting a titty bar Sunday afternoon. You're all more then welcome to join me :)

These things can be arranged... :devilish:

[Sumin]

if by tittys you mean bouncing balls...then yes :P

and yaji...only upscale..unless its a cowboy bar...then YEEHAAAW!!

[Tsuya]

I'm about 80/20 in favor of going, :) just trying to decide on taking the whole family :) :) :minime: :minime: :crycry: or just the eldest spawn :) :minime:, and overnight :sleep: or day trip :happyroll as well... the wife, she is preggers again :hurling: and might be slightly miserable to be around :( (don't tell her I said that!) :lipsealed

[Imoq]

the wife, she is preggers again

again! :longjaw:

grats? :lipsealed

[Moliana]

I'm about 80/20 in favor of going, :) just trying to decide on taking the whole family :) :) :minime: :minime: :crycry: or just the eldest spawn :) :minime:, and overnight :sleep: or day trip :happyroll as well... the wife, she is preggers again :hurling: and might be slightly miserable to be around :( (don't tell her I said that!) :lipsealed

You guys do know what causes that, right? >.>

Hope to see you there!

[Shido]

...this is going to be one interesting weekend.

Getting ready to head out to pick Nibu up!

[Tsuya]

again! :longjaw:

grats? :lipsealed

yep :) #4, due April 30th

I think it has something to do with the incessant unprotected sex we keep having.

[Sumin]

Tsuya if you come down call me 5032675309

[Imoq]

Tsuya if you come down call me 5032675309

:o it's a date!

[Tsuya]

Well, that was fun :)

I've never been to one of those things, and I gotta admit - that was a lot of fun, we're definitely making a yearly trip out of this. Kids had a blast, and my wife convinced me to buy a tent so we can camp it next year for both days. (I am not an outdoors type, and she is... she's been lamenting the fact that we haven't gone camping in 11 years. She's thrilled we found something I find worth giving up cable TV and reliable Internet access for, even if only for one weekend!)

Sorry we couldn't stay longer, the kids were asking to go home for a while there at the end of the day, and we made them stick it out so I could see you guys, even if for 15 minutes... 3 hour drive back home and they wanted to trick-or-treat with their friends. (Didn't quite make it anyway, but they didn't seem to notice since they were so tired.)

Next year, if we do camp it out we might bring a babysitter, or somehow figure it out where I can have a kids' day and a grown-ups' day (or even a half day, whatever) so we can spend a little more time with you guys. I didn't want to drag them along all day with everyone, since adult group dynamics are always awkwardly influenced by kids in the group...

It was really good to finally meet you, Yaji - I felt like I should have stayed and talked more, or at least had a drink with you or something... I'm not a socialite and tend to clam up when I meet people, even if I sorta kinda already know them ;) I will probably be heading to Buffalo for business at least once or twice this year, perhaps I can swing by and grab a bite or something some time :)

I feel like I should write my mom and tell her she was wrong about you guys all along... :consider:

P.S. Moq - you missed a golden opportunity to experience U.S. culture (ok, fantasy subculture) in its full glory - you should kick yourself for not coming!

[Nibu]

Home, safe and sound!

[Sumin]

I just got home safe and sound too. Just waiting at the luggage carousel.

[Nibu]

Did I miss the part when we met Tsuya? D:

[Littlearu]

Did I miss the part when we met Tsuya? D: no you were there it was at the belly dancer place


oh yea me yaji prima and saikoujin are all home now also damn 3 hour layovers...

[Yajirobe]

I had a blast everyone. I'm glad I got to meet so many of you.

It was really good to finally meet you, Yaji - I felt like I should have stayed and talked more, or at least had a drink with you or something... I'm not a socialite and tend to clam up when I meet people, even if I sorta kinda already know them ;) I will probably be heading to Buffalo for business at least once or twice this year, perhaps I can swing by and grab a bite or something some time :)

I'm glad I got to at least meet you. And I'm excited that you were able to have a good time out there. I know a lot of us would really like to go out there again next year. As for Buffalo, that's a bit of a hike from here (about a 5-hour ride, yikes!), but either way let me know what is happening.

I feel like I should write my mom and tell her she was wrong about you guys all along... :consider:

lol what exactly was she saying =P

Oh and Moq... you never gave us a good enough reason why you couldn't come -_-

[Nibu]

no you were there it was at the belly dancer place


oh yea me yaji prima and saikoujin are all home now also damn 3 hour layovers...

Oh God, I didn't know that was Tsuya and his family, I thought they were just some random strangers everyone had made friends with before I had gotten there ;;.

Also, I lost ten bucks in Vegas on some slot machines while waiting for my next plane to board D:

[Tsuya]

lol what exactly was she saying =P

I had mentioned (http://www.nephilim-x.com/forum/showpost.php?p=121978&postcount=5) somewhere along the way that I was a little nervous about being around a group of people such as this. (http://www.nephilim-x.com/forum/showpost.php?p=122058&postcount=16)

:)

And, I'm certainly game for a drive for a longer visit, I just gotta make sure I schedule in enough free time... and it all depends on my travel budget this year, which is unspecified as of yet.

[Takk]

Really wish I could have been there to meet you all, sounds like you had a blast! My turn this weekend!

[Imoq]

P.S. Moq - you missed a golden opportunity to experience U.S. culture (ok, fantasy subculture) in its full glory - you should kick yourself for not coming!

Oh and Moq... you never gave us a good enough reason why you couldn't come -_-

As I already told you like ten thousand times (ok, it was only 2 or 3, but whatever :P), I really regret I couldn't go and be with you, but if you all are going to do it again (that's...) next year, I can plan ahead of time and try to be there!

Reasons? Well, they go in the range from not enough budget for an express travel to TX to having to stay home that weekend for my "surprise" pre-birthday party :D :P (I already knew all about it, of course!).

Anyway, I am very glad you all had a great time, we want details and pictures, lots of them both! :D

[Littlearu]

Pictures....

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/Littlearu/Renfest/

[Yajirobe]

Pictures....

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/Littlearu/Renfest/

we needs guest password silly

[Littlearu]

Sorry it's public now

[Sarizaddi]

OMG you missed pictures of whips on butts, fire flinging miscreants, and strange foods in the mouths of hungry barbarians!


The only solution is to do it again.

[Littlearu]

OMG you missed pictures of whips on butts, fire flinging miscreants, and strange foods in the mouths of hungry barbarians!


The only solution is to do it again.

I concur we shall do this again next year so EVERYONE!!!!!! clear your weekends for next fall we must have more peoples next time!

[Sumin]

Considering how my week is going I wish I was still there...