Happy Holidays Ren Folks!

My upright humom got very ill and had to go to the hospital (a LOT) so she didn't have time to transcribe my thoughts.  I mean what ARE her priorities?  Sassy and I made some holiday picture to share with you and here is one.

We are looking forward to SPRING and the CTRF Robin Hood Faire.  It's not that far away.

Your friend,

Un Fair(e)

Here it is, the last day of Pet Weekend and the last day of the Connecticut Renaissance Faire.  Where am I? I am currently home sulking.  After anticipating this event all year, the fates have dealt a deadly blow and left me longing yet another year.  My Mom, a Royal Ambassador, has attended every Faire day except these last two -- THE VERY MOST IMPORTANT DAYS.  Just because she contracted Lyme disease and also has a wound that blossomed into blood poisioning, I am still annoyed with her.  After all, she COULD have rented a wheelchair or hospital cart.  If only I had a drivers' license. 

I missed meeting Lynda and Richard's Great Pyr Alvero and I can see that he had a good time.  Also my veterinarian Dr. Zyra was at the Faire with Briard Gavin and he had a great time too.

Meanwihile, I've had to put up with my great brat of a sister who is just no end of a pain.  Mom is stuck in bed and she is in pain so she can't take us to any of our usual fun places.

Mom told us stories of this year's faire, of the beautiful lords and ladies (including Brittany Decker, Miss Connecticut), the handsome men in kilts, the naughty Pope and Cardinal, the brave knights, the jousters, and the royal court -- King Arthur, lovely Queen, and clever Merlin.  Apparently, the Fools dueled foolishly, Zoltan was more than adequate; Jayna Lee was but a speck in the sky; the birds of prey all performed beautifully; the gypsy belly dancers were stunning and the food was magnificent.

Mom also spoke of the hilarious Lord Mandrake with his "future glasses" that were all fogged up; his beauteous wife Lady Glori, the adorable pious Brother Redbeard and the brave and strong Sir James.

But Mom's very favorite thing was meeting the wee princesses and knights who were enjoying themselves greatly.

Well, I guess you probably will not hear from me until early in 2012, when I begin to anticipate the Spring Robin Hood Faire.

I hope everyone remembers to look at the wonderful pictures of the Faire that are located on the Faire website .

Hope you all enjoy the Fall.

Your friend

Only two more weeks

This weekend in Halloween Knights at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire and the weedend after that is PET WEEKEND, YAY.  My mom told me that every single person she spoke to at the Faire said that they were having a great time (and my mom is a talker, so I guess she probably talked to a lot of people).  People were even enthusiastic though the weather was a little unappealing.

The entertainment has been fantastic and I know Mom had to leave her money and credit cards at home to keep herself from buying many beautiful new things (she especially wants to get some more custom made footware from The Slipper Lady).  Mom also discovered Dave's Mini Doughnuts and she even brought some home to us -- although I am pretty sure she ate a dozen by herself before she got these home...

On Pet Weekend, I am going to make sure to go potty at home, before I go to the Faire

Your friend

It's HERE!

I can't believe it, it's like Christmas morning has arrived.  Yesterday was the first day of the Connecticut Renaissance Faire.  That means we are even closer to Pet Weekend, when I can attend the Faire myself.

My humom went to the Faire and got to visit with some former acquaintances like The Slipper Lady. Lusty Leather, House of Avalon and more.  There are some familiar entertainers who Mom likes to follow, plus a number of new entertainers. 

I remember seeing Jayna Lee last year, and her performance was astounding again this year.  I am a BIG dog and I am probably taller than and weigh more than she does.  I would like to lick her right on the nose.



Mom said, that in addition to handsome men, there were also lady jousters this year.

Today (Sunday 9/25) is the last day for the Birds of Prey exhibit.  I sure wish I could go and see the falcons hunting as they do in real life.  Mom said there is even a golden eagle.

Bye for now.  I have my own personal countdown to Pet Weekend.

Your friend

Manly men

At the Willimantic Street Festival, my Humom met one of the handsome contestants in the "men in kilts" contest.  She said his name is Anthony and he was cute, very nice and did a good job talking to the crowd about the Faire.

I looked at his picture, and this fellow must be either be very brave, or a dragon!  I have to admit he does look great in a kilt! I know my mom, my sister and their friends are voting for their favorite man in kilt at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire Men in Kilts contest

Your friend

These fellows are fun and talented!

I am really looking forward to seeing the "Dueling-Fools".  I hear that their swordsmanship is exceeded only by their wit.  My fur sister commented that Rocco and George "are just adorable", but she is easily won over by a scratch behind the ears.

Your friend

Time Travel to the Renaissance

I am, of course a DOG.  An Old English Sheepdog to be precise.  I was rescued and moved to my furever home two years ago and my life is very good (except for the dieting/exercise part). 

My humom is very strange.  She did something called "retire" and now she is with me all day almost every day.  She has always liked doing peculiar things, like participating in adventures where she gets to be somebody else.  Something called "Renaissance Faire" really tickles her fancy.

She was thrilled to be chosen to work with folks from the Connecticut Renaissance Faire and she is something called a "Royal Ambassador".

So being a DOG, I say "What's in it for ME?"  My mom says she is going to teach my sister Sassy (the little demon cur) and me all about the CT Renaissance Faire and we might even get to pawticipate!  I just know there are turkey legs involved and I am on it.

Sassy was taken to the Robin Hood Festival on pet day last Spring, and she told me how much fun it was.  Now I am really jealous.  I am a well behaved gentleman and she is a puppy brat, so how come she gets to go?

Well, I will keep you up to date as I learn new things about the  Connecticut Renaissance Faire coming up this Fall in Sept. and Oct.

Your friend,