We had such a great time last year, we managed to come back sooner. Well, Sherwood is easier to take in than the Renaissance Faire which takes place in the “Fall.” I put quotes around the season because it’s still hotter than blazes around Central Texas when the latter is happening. Another advantage Sherwood has is being near Bastrop, a much shorter drive than the other’s being closer to College Station, or is it Houston.
Thanks to a tip from my work’s D&D club, I found out Sherwood has a BOGO deal on admission if you arrive before noon on Sundays. Worked out well for us, Somara only has Sunday and Monday off with her schedule. We arrived late but the organizers extended the discount due to computer issues. Maybe they heard about the accident blocking traffic on the way in too. Very nice of them. I made sure I spent something extra to compensate.
This lady had an awesome outfit! She was cool with me making an NPC of her in my campaign. She joins the legions of others I’ve been inspired by over the years.
I went a bit crazy on the shopping this year too. I scored some pins for us with silly things on them, obviously more of those cool coins to use in my game (need to find last year’s stash!), a spiffy wizard hat (allegedly it’s a Harry Potter design) and I broke down, bought a well-made cloak. The original one I wanted was about $400. Hear me out. It had incredible embroidery and a fantastic clasp. Somara compromised by letting me buy a cheaper cloak (closer to $100) but I need to have it water-proofed from rain. Will I wear it in public? Probably not.I enjoy these fairs very much. My parents would never take me, I think they feared being exposed by bigger nerds than their son and/or it I would become even “worse” in their mainstream eyes.
We didn’t stay as long as we did last year. The weather began to get too warm for my comfort level plus I was tired from hitting the gym in the morning, walking around may get me more points on the Watch, yet fatigue happens. It was a great time, no doubt. Next time I will remember to bring cash to tip the performers when we watch them and maybe I will take a shot at knife throwing. I definitely will hit the petting zoo! Goats smell but they’re so damned cute when they’re kids.