Sarah and I got a call on Sunday saying her parents (and Heather) were going to the Ren Fest and had 2 extra tickets. We packed up the car (and the child) and off we went. I cannot recall the last time I went to the MN version, but it has been a few years. Conveniently, we now live about 10 miles from the gate, a nice change from our proximity to the CO Springs festival (150 miles!). We arrived to the hecklers atop the front gate and not a cloud in the sky. We proceeded past some minstrels playing songs I would have teased in my youth, but for which I now feel a distinct fondness. Further up the path, we passed our 2nd shop next to Michael the leather guy (he was unfortunately absent) and onward toward the Cappuccino place. How many times were we bribed with breakfast to go get Mom and Dad their morning coffee?? The pocket pitas have been replaced, with of all things...a Crepe stand! What are the chances...I queued up for a ham n cheese crepe, which was very good. We went further up the path toward the old Juggling Shop, yet it was not where it once stood. Bill bought me a beer (progress for a man known to growing alligator arms when reaching for his wallet!). It was just after 11am, people, in case you were picturing a breakfast beer. Ella saw the snakes at the Como Zoo. Not as many animals there this year. Around the bend we went past the tree where Tuey the tightrope guy was in early season form juggling fire and telling jokes (does this guy age or what?). Then it was off to the south end to catch the new Puke n Snot show.
To be continued...should probably try to make some $$ today:)
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I could almost go on the walk with you in my memories. I could imagine each stop and morsel. It was nice you would take us with you. Crepes!!! Why didn't we think of that? Oh, that's right, we don't do food. Did Ella like Touey as much as Ben liked him? For Ben, it was love at first twirled fire.
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