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nonpurplenitah

OKRF 2006

May 31, 2006 13:50

So many memories of this festival season, so much raw emotion... Faire (In my mind, it will always be Faire) is an amazing place, doubly so because I know I helped, in some small measure, make it so. I didn't cry at closing gate on Monday, as did most, but I felt no less sadness. I don't really think it's fully sunk in yet, that it's gone for ( Read more... )

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rowangolightly May 31 2006, 19:33:54 UTC

Yep, I snitched WIL from Scarby friends; works well, don't it?

I ditto'd too many of your numbers to list them, started and then I stopped. Plus if I highlighted just a few, I'd be saying too much!

But I do hafta add this; you are a remarkable performer with amazing attitude and energy. In other words, you rock! People are noticing when you don't always notice that they are and I never once saw you doing anything other than a fantastic job.

I know I said more than once through the run of faire, "I wish I had half the energy he does!"

nonpurplenitah May 31 2006, 19:48:50 UTC

Awww, shucks. Means a lot to get that kind of praise, and from a veteran, no less.

You're not exactly wilting by the end of the day yourself, you and Bruce just kept wailing away like a couple of machines. I'm sorry I never had time to take in one of your shows, QG is always a welcome addition to my faire day.

And if it's any consolation, it usually takes me a day and a half after each weekend before my legs are willing to work properly. Energy I may have, but I pay for it later.

Ah, hell. I'll do it all again. Good thing there's a faire coming up next year!

rowangolightly May 31 2006, 19:54:09 UTC

*chuckle* When the music starts, there's always energy from somewhere, especially if Heather Alexander is playing her fiddle. And yeah, I do drag the next day myownself but work must still be done. I'll know it's time to stop, I guess, when it takes me all week to recover....not bad for 51, I suppose.

But you can always come play at White Hart, if you wanna. Several hours away but still...you could get in on the ground floor of building something nifty and new.

www.historic-arts.com

If you're interested, let me know and I'll put you in touch with Adrian Gilby who is playing Lord Mayor and in charge of villagers (he's the guy with the goatee in "The Lord Mayor's Company, in case you don't know him.)

nonpurplenitah May 31 2006, 20:02:13 UTC

51?!!!!

Damn faire people not looking their ages... Ah, well, I'm not one to complain, myself.

Well, well. I may have a prior engagement that weekend, but I'm definitely interested. I met him briefly last weekend, so I know who you're talking about. I'd love to go if I can swing it!

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nonpurplenitah May 31 2006, 23:57:04 UTC

I like that idea, actually.

After working in the children's realm long enough, though, I just have to crack a few off now and again just so's I know I still have the knack.

apocalypticbob June 1 2006, 03:02:09 UTC

Hmmm...I think after everyone sees the pictures of you in my journal, some will disagree on #2....Just saying!

starseeking June 1 2006, 04:39:57 UTC

As a playtron I must say you were easily one of the best characters my friends and I had the pleasure of interacting with. Your energy and output was just amazing. Plus your name is so much fun to say!

nonpurplenitah June 1 2006, 06:37:26 UTC

Hey, I try. I'm just glad it works.

It wouldn't be worth doing if not for patrons and playtrons who come out and enjoy it.

Thanks for the kind words.

chibi_jeni June 1 2006, 05:58:35 UTC

Hey Twitch! My daughter was the one you had to get two of the royal guards to pull out of the hill on Mother's Day...she's a very very strong willed 6 year old. She still loves you, though. :)

I had a great time watching you. Very charismatic!! :) I am adding you to my friend's list!

nonpurplenitah June 1 2006, 06:43:13 UTC

I remember an admant little one absolutely refusing to come out of the treehouse. I'm glad she bears no ill will. I'd hate to have scared her away from Festival.

I'm just glad this year things have started clicking for me. Anytime I havethe opportunity to *do* as opposed to *not do*, I just go with the former, and it's finally started paying off, I suppose.

Then again, for every interaction someone like you sees and loves, I know there are at least two akward moments where things just fall flat.

Nice to meet ya.

chibi_jeni June 1 2006, 07:10:24 UTC

Well, my daughter is a very special girl. Just a hint in the future...have a parent or family member get a persistent child out. She's a bit emotionally challenged and afraid of strangers. :) Not your fault, though!! :)

I enjoyed every interaction I had with you!! You have a wonderful smile that brightens the room!! And the kilt isn't too bad either! WOW! ;) hehe!

nonpurplenitah June 1 2006, 07:26:40 UTC

I did actually resort to that a few times. I try to (if prudent) not go looking for parents, however, as they're not always around.

The secret to the smile? It's genuine. I love being there and doing what I do (and get away with doing).

And you can thank Laird McRea for the kilt. He tried to get me into it for the celidh, but he couldn't pin me down long enough. A kilt is nice, but given my tendency while wearing one to show the ol' BVDs, I think I'll be going for pants in the future. At faire, anyway. I own a Utilikilt, and it gets heavy wear.

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