Which is exactly what Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was attempting to stave off during her visit to the Shire of Sterling. She spent the day negotiating with the Spanish Ambassador, His Grace the Duke of Parma, Don Alessandro Farnese.
Meanwhile, also running rampant through the shire were Robin Hood and his men, pursued by, and sometimes pursuing, the Sheriff of Nottingham and his guards.
As you probably have guessed by now, this took place at the New York Renaissance Faire, which Rachel and I visited today. After our traditional pre-faire breakfast, we made the hour drive to Tuxedo, New York.
The Lady Mayoress and the Lord Mayor of Sterling address the crowd gathered in front of the shire gates.
One of our favorite shows every year is "Stewart and Arnold - Knife Throwers." Arnold says, "It's a family show. I will be throwing knives at my son."
Here is Arnold talking with a young volunteer who helped with the first stunt, primarily by "striking a pose" at the appropriate time.
This is Stewart getting the knives ready.
And here are father and son together doing one of the things they do best: being silly.
Ah, life in the 21st Century Renaissance--dressed in garb and talking on a cell phone...
It was incredibly hot and humid in the shire. Shade on a stick was definitely the order of the day.
As were shady stalls and fans. It was so hot and humid that we did something we never do at a faire. We left early. Still, it was a fun day in the shire. And this time we even remembered to have a picture taken of us in garb.
Next month we visit Arthur's court in Caer Leon.
Peace,
Jeffri
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