(Overlooking the Doon)

Well met everyone,

   Well, the first weekend of the Upper Wisconsin (Medieval) Renaissance Faire has come and went and it was FANTASTIC!!! Although Wisconsin and a few other states had major flooding through out, and some of the main roads were still closed, it was a grand event. The weather could not have been better. The rain finished up Thursday evening and the rest of the weekend was unbelievable being in the mid 70's with a nice breeze. It made for wearing the heavier medieval garb very comfortable. The crowds were decent for opening weekend, but could have been a bit better, but the road issue and weather earlier in the week seemed to be a factor. Everyone was having a super time, from cast to playtron to patron. I know I did!!! Just seeing all the smiles and interaction with everyone is worth it all. My pictures are up so if interested, go to the link below to see them.

http://www.sirclisto.com/51main.html

Let's see, Queen Johanna of Scots, returned to Doon Douglas to honor the stone of St Margaret. Upon her arrival on horseback, she was greeted by the Lord Mayor of the town, then by the High Lord Constable and was brought up to speed on what has been happening in the Doon. It was then that her first knight, Lord Kadien it was told had been a bad boy and he greated her as well as had explaination of his actions. I Lord Clisto, High Diplomat Ambassador to King Edward III of England, greeted her and gave news to her from her brother the King as well as enduring word from her dear husband King David II of Scots who is back in London locked in the tower. It was then that the long away Lord Gower made his entrance after being away fighting for the king at the battle of Nevills Cross the year before and had witnessed the capture of the Queens Husband King David. He was gracious but threw in a small dig about her husbands capture.  

It was then the Lord Mayor graced her with 3 plays outside the gates, "Arthur and the Stone", "Robin Hood and Maid Marion", and "St. George and the Dragon", before offering her the key to the city, which ended up getting to the Queen by the messenger being passed down the line of nobels on the tower until reaching Lord Gower who picked him up and threw him over the wall with the key to deliver it. Ahh... nobility, you have to like it. Suffice it the gates were then opened and the faire began.  I Lord Clisto, then presented the lucky child who got to open the gates with the Queen, with a sword I had purchased for their effort. We all walked directly to the Stone of St Margaret, prayed as the Bishop of York said a blessing, and then we were on our way for the day. One of the highlights being all the fathers that came down with children for the knighting ceremony on Sunday were also brought forth and knighted for Fathers Day. HUZZAH!!!

Many things abound around every corner. And, in case anyone wants to be in on court, we hold two courts a day and they are now all held inside the Chapel of St Margaret which is down by Abish's Arbor, with the second one encompassing the childrens knighting ceremony. So, you never know what will happen. I now look forward to this weekend which should be even more interesting, with this being Gypsy Weekend and a continuing plot. So, come visit us and get lost in the historical fantasy of our faire.

Dream the Dream and Live the Fantasy

Lord Clisto of York