Showing posts with label Renaissance Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Renaissance Festival. Show all posts

Saturday, September 13, 2014

September 13th 2014

Today we went to the Renaissance Faire. All the work Jen and I did on our cloaks and costumes was worth it.




Then something terrible happened. My camera came off its strap and fell to the ground, it landed lens down. My favorite lens is now hurt really badly. None of the moving parts will move, but the glass seems to be fine. I am going to take it in on Monday to see if it can be helped. (The really sad thing about this, I have been talking to my insurance agent about getting my equipment but I haven't gotten the information to her..... guess what else I am doing on Monday.....)


I tried really hard not to let it ruin my day. I only half succeeded....

We saw a Rat Circus-- Cirque du Sewer. It was pretty funny.









We also watched the Jousting Tournament. It was pretty fun. The knight we cheered for was the Burgundy Knight Alexander. He lost badly... I think it was all part of the show.

The Queen came in and hosted the tournament.







The knights came in!







They tested the grounds.






Then they donned their helmets to joust.




Go Alexander go!!





Aw.......


Don't worry, the Black and White knight fell too!


There were no more jousting lances so the final competitors fought with swords on horse back!



Alexander wanted back in the action!!






No Alexander!


It came down to a battle between the Blue and Green Knights.




The Green Knight is the Victor!


The queen was a bit surprised.



Hope you have a great night!

Sunday, July 27, 2014

July 27th 2014

Today was the last day of the Washington County Fair. I almost forgot to go to the fair and see how my entries did. I received two second place ribbons, three third place ribbons, and two honorable mentions. I suppose it isn't a bad showing to place on seven of the eight photos I entered. I did find the three of the judges selections for Best in Show questionable, but I am not a judge so what do I know.....

I took some photos while I explored the fair. I think I was biased toward the Oregon Renaissance Festival of Hillsboro's booth...  At least I found it the most visually appealing to me today. The animal barns were dark and all the animals were facing the wrong way.....





Yay! The queen took a photo with me!



There was also a very nice show garden.










And I learned how to ready a mule to pull a wagon.



Some of the gear he used was from the US Army in WW1

This little guy was hanging out at the Max Station. He seemed to be confused by the glass. I helped him out.

Have a great night!