clevermanka

This weekend I helped out at the first Joplin Renaissance Festival.

nottygypsy asked me to tag along to help as an experienced server at the Smoker and I agreed for the fun of it and maybe score a bit in tip money.

There were a few issues before departure, and I admit that by Friday afternoon I was really Not Feeling It.

I'm so very happy I went, though. I had a fantastic time with The Lord Mayor's Company (I even got some stage time!), hanging out with The Musical Blades and seeing several of their shows (they're awesome), working my ass off at Smoker, and indulging a tiny bit in some of the best faire food I've ever had. Whoa. JRF had some amazingly good food vendors. Mmmm. Even though it was ridiculously chilly on Sunday morning (and into the afternoon), it was a fabulous experience. Given the opportunity, I'd do the same thing next year.

Of course a million thanks to

cedarsong and

everflame for being wonderful friends and company, letting me carpool and crash in their hotel room. You are the best ever.

Right now I'm tired and allergic and feeling the effects of being out of shape. Tomorrow I get my ass back on the Nordic Track.

JRF

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