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Welcome to The Shire

Ok this isn't The Shire.....
it is Bristol Renaissance Faire.
We went on Sunday as it was a cooler day and it gets bloody hot over there.
It was bigger and better than ever.

All the usual nonsense was taking place.
This is Queen Elizabeth I 's parade.

We then watched the jousting.

This was our knight.
Sir Maximilian.
Very dashing isn't he?  He is something of a baddie.  I have received a request that next year we sit at the end where we get the young, good looking knight who likes to flirt with the ladies.
I can't think why?


It was all very exciting and our bloke lost.
Maybe we will support the young, good looking one next time.

Lauren had a blast.

She always wanted to be in Slytherin.

She has a part in the play.  As you may remember she auditioned for the part of the elf.
I thought she would make a wonderful elf but apparently she isn't tall enough.
She was not disappointed though.
She came home thrilled to bits because she got the part of the hobbit.
I am so pleased for her.
This really is about The Shire.
I don't know how she is going to cope with big, hairy feet though.

posted by Sue Banks @ 12:37 PM