The Gold Trading Post for NERennies has opened its doors! This is the answer to all you folks who wondered what you could do with all that gold you have been accumulating. You can trade in gold for fun stuff such as custom titles, or you can change your display name, and you can even have cool effects around your name, like orbs! But of course one of the best things you can do with that gold is trade it in for real world merchandise! Right now you can trade your gold for the NERennies embroidered baseball cap*. There are plans to add other things to the shop as well, so keep an eye out! 
 
 So you want to know how you go about earning gold? It's simple really, you participate in the community. Here is a breakdown of how much gold you earn: 
 
 

Starting Gold: 1000

Forum New Thread: 100

Forum Reply: 25

Comments: 10

News Submission: 150

Link Submission: 100

New Arcade Score: 10

 
 You can also earn gold by gambling, though you can also lose gold by gambling so be careful there. Ok, everyone start earning gold!! 
 
 *Assuming you have enough gold to purchase said cap of course.
 
Moderators will be on the look out for any posting shenanigans, so please be aware that behavior such as posting a sentence as one word replies will be frowned upon and you may find one day that Pirates (aka The site Admins) have stolen all your gold.

It's that time of year again!

Are you a talented craftsman or -woman who has gorgeous goods that need tender loving homes? Pastimes Entertainment is here to help you make your vending match!

The 2008 Salem Pirate Faire will be held on September 20-21, at Winter Island Park, Salem, MA, and we are now accepting applications for vendors who want to be part of the most swashbuckling faire in New England! Show off your best wares while being part of a bustling marketplace in an authentic historical setting, surrounded by entertainment and interactive characters. Spaces are limited, but if you're ready to part with your art, and make some booty at the same time, contact us at PastimesVendors@gmail.com and be shanghaied into fun and profits...

Who knows, you might even score a (first) mate! I hear Captain Hook is looking for a wife....

July 4th James and I walked in the Boombox Parade in Willimantic CT and had a great time! Here are some pics....



( Look here for pics )

HI, I am putting up 5 frock coats made by me.They are all brand new and have been worn by me only for the pictures. I will put them up on ebay if no one takes them but I thought I'd start here as I'd rather have them worn by someone I know will use them. I have been sewing clothing since I was 15 so 11 years. Each one is different and I will describe each below, they all are fully lined with fuctioning buttonholes and pockets(i've never been a fan of faux unless its fur or leather). The buttons are all handcarved by my twin brother who is a professional woodcarver and are really lovely in my opinion. They would work for a variety of  time periods or styles, and as either costumes or just to wear as an everyday coat, c'mon you can pull them off. They are all well made from upholstery weight fabrics with a tailored fitted look. The first 3 are size medium and the last 2 are size large. Yes that is me as the not so handsome model in the first 3 and my twin brother in the last 2 as he is a larger fella and can fit the large sizes. I'm asking 110$ for each which includes Shipping in the USA, just email me if you'd like any of them so I can take them off the listing at aophaug@gontc.com
I can take a Paypal payment or a postal money order I'll give you all the information on payment in the response email. Thanks very much for looking and fell free to ask any questions.

1. Size Medium: Dark blue medium weight brocade with vining black jacquard cuffs collar and pocketflaps in a spiked style. Lined in midnight blue. The buttonholes are finished in black gimp trim and the buttons are in an etched crackle pattern in black and gray. Pictures below:
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2. Size Medium: Black medium weight abstract jacquard coat body with silky black brocade fancy cuffs collar and pocketflaps with diamond shape cutout panes in a silky wine . Buttonholes are finished in burgundy scroll gimp trim and the buttons are domed with a pierced design and finished in glossy black.
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3. Size Medium: Mossy green brown patterened velvet body with a really nice antiqued brown faux leather cuffs, large winged collar, and pocket flaps. Dark brown Faux leather trim and the buttons are rounded and polished brown applewood.
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4.Size Large: Paisley heavy weight velvet in shades of reds burgundys and rusts with black jacquard for the rounded cuffs, thick fold over collar and pointed pocketflaps. Finished in a black braid trim, and dark brown umber pierced design buttons with a satin finish.
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5. Size Large: Sage green leaf patterened upholstery weight velvet coat body with  very nice dark brown faux tooled leather pocketflaps, very fancy flared cuffs, and a stand up collar. Faux brown leather trim and the buttons are rounded and polished organic figured red applewood.
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Let me know if there is a problem with the pictures I switched to a new site and it seems a little iffy.Sorry about having to cut and paste them the hotlinks seem to be down.
Price for each 110$ includes shipping in the USA.Thanks. Adam

Hey, look what a friend told me about yesterday! It's a wee tiny little fair! How cute! Let's go!!!

Saturday, August 16, 2008
Griswold Veteran's Memorial Park - Jewett City, CT
alan13@snet.net or (860) 334-5572

Located at Intersection of Ashland and Hill St., Jewett City, CT.
Parking on site. Held rain or shine.

I have in my possession over 100 15ml bottles of apparently hard to find DIA-DYE Glaze Paints that was apparently very popular for airbrush usage, but is hard to find now except in Europe (it was a PITA trying to find *anything at all* about the stuff online!)

If anyone is interested, I'm auctioning it on eBay for $20 (it's worth over $200), but I want it to have a good home rather than sit in a drawer in my parent's house (a friend of mine gave it to me thinking I would be able to use it).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230265303408

Thanks ya'll - and see you soon at SCRF/NYRF/CTRF!

Not sure which one, but either the SCRF site or one of the sites on their links page (I think possibly the Silvermane site) is handing out infections to visiting computers. Specifically, buffer overflow attacks on .jpg processing. Or something like that. I'm not a computer wiz, I don't know how to explain it.

I'm not linking the sites, of course. But if anyone knows the people who run them, please advise them to check their sites and make sure they are clean.

If you've been to one of those sites lately, couldn't hurt to update your computer defense software, runs some scans, and make sure your computer is okay.

Hi Folks,

Phoenix Swords has recently been made a GREAT offer on 24/7 “office” space (read large open area with high ceilings and a bathroom with adjacent business that likes people with swords) in the Central MA area. We are looking for a way to defray the cost of this and would welcome ideas/suggestions.

What we are NOT looking for
* used for storage
* sales/merchant

What we have considered:
* sharing the space with other study/dance/sword groups
* offering classes again

If you are *personally* interested and have an idea that involves you or your organization, please email me at phoenixswords at gmail dot com.

Huzzah! Her Majesty the Queen is back with the whole crew for The Maine Renaissance Faire in Milbridge, ME for July 26th and 27th of 2008.  Address is 34 Cottage Street, Milbridge, ME.
website: www.milbridgedays.com
They are still looking for vendors (please contact the website for more details, I'm just helping promote the event) and some independant acts!
So excited to see everyone again, and Bumbly Phinn and I will be there with our son Charlie! 

 Good Morrow, My Faire Freinds,

Bumbly Phinn and I have been requested to put together a Renaissance Faire for the Winslow Animal Sanctuary at 37 Eddy Street, Norton, MA on June 28th and 29th of 2008.
Hours: 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday Rain or Shine
Tickets: $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 5 - 12, Free Children 4 and under
Specials: 2 day pass for $15.00, and Come dressed in Renaissance Attire for half priced admission!
Proceeds go to the farm for abused and abandoned animals!
We still have room for a few more vendors if anyone is interested, please see my live journal page giazz_40.
Website: www.home.comcast.net/~bumblyphinn/site
Faire thee well, and Huzzah to a new faire!

  

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!

 The third annual Silver Kingdom Renaissance Festival is coming this weekend!

 Come enjoy a day or a weekend of music, games, food, and drink in good companionship. 

 Be amazed by entertainers from near and far, shop vendors with fine merchandize for the Renaissance gentleman or lady, participate in games of skill and carry away the prizes of combat tournaments.

 Please get more details at www.kingdomfestival .com

 When: June 14  10am-6pm  & June 15  10am-5pm

 Where: Ye Olde Commons in Charlton, MA

(http://www.yeoldecommons.com )

 
Sponsored by: End of Seasons (http://www.endofseasons.com )

 
Questions?  Directions?  E-mail us at harald@yeoldecommons.com  or check out our web sites!

At SKRF halfway between first and second weekends, Potted Fox's booth tore apart. The Fox has done what she can to move toward repairing the damage to stagger through this show, but considering the weather later in the summer and fall, doesn't think the patch is going to hold up well enough to make it through to next season. In order to fund a new tent, we're shaking up a sale.

Everything that is currently in stock is 10% off. (A current stock list to follow shortly.) Further, there will be a 10% discount on all bodices and jerkins ordered between now and the end of July. Straight up donations to the Tent Fund are also gravely appreciated.

Stay tuned for news.
Love,
Potted Fox Studios and their Sad Pavillion

http://www.pottedfox.com/

Apologies, but this is being crossposted damn near everywhere.

In the current edition of Renaissance Magazine- The Harper and the Minstrel's song "The Last Day of the Faire" is featured as one of the magazine's picks for wedding music (the whole issue is a wedding themed one). There's also a nice little blurb about the origins of the song. Great recognition for a beloved local act :)

As promised, here they are...

I didn't stay long because of the heat, but here's what I took:









More to come this evening.

Shakespeare's Ghost was voted Best of the 'Burbs by Boston.com

Our own J.T. Turner of KAF/RHF fame plays William Shakespeare. It is NOT to be missed!

Come and check it out this weekend!

May 30th & 31st
7:30 PM
West End Theater

The Actors Company
The West End Theater

Please call 508-942-9938 for reservations and info

In addition to the Open House on Saturday the 24th, Threads of Time is having a special sneak preview on Friday night, the 23rd. We will be having a table of various odds and ends for only $1 or $2 AND even a table of miscellaneous items for free!

Please e-mail us at lquinn@threadsoftime.com for directions and a special 5% off coupon.

See you there!

 Due to economic reasons the Grafton Lions have decided not to open their gate this year, but to put our efforts into the 2009 season.

We hope that you all have a fun and safe faire season and that you will come and see us in 2009.

Thank you
Jan and Cassandra
Director and Director's Assistant
Festival of the Lion 

Sorry for the cross-posting 

In case you haven't heard!
Subaru New England + Rogues Island Productions Presents: The Newport Buccaneers Ball
Saturday May 24th, 2008
8:00pm - midnight!
The Newport Yachting Center Sunset Terrace

The Third annual Newport Pirate Fest wraps up it’s day long festival and celebration of all things Piratical, on Saturday, May 24th 2008 with The Newport Buccaneer’s Ball!

The Newport Buccaneer’s Ball is a Pirate/Tropical themed evening of fun and frolic, featuring live music, with great food and entertainment, costume contests, and much, much more!

Costume Contest..Win Prizes, Booty, Swag..... Silent Auction!

TICKETS are $25.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at The Newport Yachting Center
1-401-846-1600
http://www.newportyachtingcenter.com/
http://www.piratefest.net
Toll free 1800-459-4922
Contact Kat @ http://www.myspace.com/RhodeIslandpirate
And various locations around Newport and Providence! See our website for details!....

TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!!!! (please) We would like to get a big turn-out, so if you've the time and the money, come join the festivities in Newport on the 24th! :)

*Kat McNiff (the Pirate Queen from KRF, for those who don't know!) is organizing the ball