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Weekend the Sixth
Oct. 6th, 2006 06:59 pm( memories of the 6th weekend )
There have been various people commenting in various places about the festival. I have noticed this year that there have been several times where I snap a mental picture of the moment. One at the joust (I don't remember who was jousting) where I could see the bow of the lance and it sort of freeze-framed in my head. The shaft of light coming down on Pyratelady singing the Boatman. The brilliant blue eyes of William Teller as he bids me "until we meet again' at morning dance for the last time this season. The icy blue eyes of one of the Hengrave people as we danced. The look of sheer comfort and trust in Faireraven's face as she leaned against Acroyear70 while playing the fiddle. The enthusiasm of Apolloniansidhe when his side won the joust. The smirk of recognition from Sparowe when I mutter "hubba-hubba" under my breathe when Java is announced at the joust. The "See, aren't a handsome and good boy?" look in a certain Shire's eyes while waiting for his knight to get set for the next charge. The feeling of the pub during 8 bells (when the drunk ratio is something sane).
The hug from a friend. The purr of pleasure when I give someone a quick scratch. The light motes dancing in the breeze. The quiet thank you from someone I have helped. The wonder of a child when they see exactly how big the horses are ... or see a fiddle being played. The fabulous comfort of a bite of food that hits the spot. The look of shock and happiness when I say "Good Morrow" to someone or sometimes when I tell them of a show they really want to see but didn't know was here. Having a conversation with Captain Romero where I try to tell him that while I know many do fear him for he is a fearsome person, I do not because I know he would never strike a lady or do anything to harm me without hurting the good Captain's feelings because I am not sufficiently scared. These are all magic. Yes, there are things that aren't as magical, but there are many things to love and appreciate.
There have been various people commenting in various places about the festival. I have noticed this year that there have been several times where I snap a mental picture of the moment. One at the joust (I don't remember who was jousting) where I could see the bow of the lance and it sort of freeze-framed in my head. The shaft of light coming down on Pyratelady singing the Boatman. The brilliant blue eyes of William Teller as he bids me "until we meet again' at morning dance for the last time this season. The icy blue eyes of one of the Hengrave people as we danced. The look of sheer comfort and trust in Faireraven's face as she leaned against Acroyear70 while playing the fiddle. The enthusiasm of Apolloniansidhe when his side won the joust. The smirk of recognition from Sparowe when I mutter "hubba-hubba" under my breathe when Java is announced at the joust. The "See, aren't a handsome and good boy?" look in a certain Shire's eyes while waiting for his knight to get set for the next charge. The feeling of the pub during 8 bells (when the drunk ratio is something sane).
The hug from a friend. The purr of pleasure when I give someone a quick scratch. The light motes dancing in the breeze. The quiet thank you from someone I have helped. The wonder of a child when they see exactly how big the horses are ... or see a fiddle being played. The fabulous comfort of a bite of food that hits the spot. The look of shock and happiness when I say "Good Morrow" to someone or sometimes when I tell them of a show they really want to see but didn't know was here. Having a conversation with Captain Romero where I try to tell him that while I know many do fear him for he is a fearsome person, I do not because I know he would never strike a lady or do anything to harm me without hurting the good Captain's feelings because I am not sufficiently scared. These are all magic. Yes, there are things that aren't as magical, but there are many things to love and appreciate.