Lords Ladies and Buccaneers
by Robert Lardin
The Pittsburgh Renaissance Fair was held at the rustically
beautiful Mount Hope Estate and Winery from August 3 to October 27.
My lords, Ladies a fun time is had by all, The Black Knight
was vanquishing all contenders, with the Herald proclaiming all of his mighty
deeds. There were Colleens and Lassies, galore to feast the eyes upon, all
amply built. There were Lords a leaping with their finery and swords ready to
protect all. We had our own Quasimodo sitting in the streets begging and
charming the ladies. A scourge to the gentlemen! 
We had both male and female Musketeers, walking around
looking for drink and some fun. Belle Dancers and Jugglers, Irish wash women,
Troubadours abound to entertain and delight all who see them.
There were family friendly week-ends especially the
Pyrate Invasion Weekend
August 24-25, 2013
August 24-25, 2013
Pyrate
School for Nipperkins – The yunguns, the would-be buccaneers had a
chance to learn how to look like a pyrate, talk like a pyrate “Arrrgh!” and
brandish swords like a pyrate.
The
Four Corners Pyrate Treasure Hunt - A great pyrate
treasure was said to have been buried in Mount Hope, and the Queen asked for
the help of yunguns and family members alike in retrieving it. To find the Treasure all would be Treasure Hunters went to the Informistress Booth inside the
Castle Gates, for a treasure map. After finding all the clues, they proceeded
to the Chess
But there was also a chivalry and romance week-end from August
17-18, 2013
Dedicated
to Romantics of all ages! Knights and Rogues, Ladies and Wenches, even Queen
Elizabeth were in the mood to woo and be wooed. You might have found your love
there on the shire. A Renewal of Love Ceremony - Everyone was welcome to reaffirm the loving commitment they have sworn to each other. This was quite a tear jerker in many cases.
Wooing Contest - Chivalry is far from dead, and the Queen had decreed there should be a competition of all things romantical to prove it. Knights tested themselves in feats of woo against the Shire's most famous lovers. Some formerly thought “not so romantic” quite surprised their friends and significant others.
Men in Tights Competition - All gentles do know that there be no part of a man more appealing than his calves, and the Shire of Mount Hope found the best (or, at least the most eager) judges for this hilarious and competitive "showing."
So next year take someone and hold them tight for a trip
back through time, to the days of yore, where Kings and Queens ruled, where
knights came to rescue the damsel. Where you can purchase a memory or two to
take home that special day spent with the family or that special someone, for a
few coppers to be transported away from today.
Robert W Lardin Jr. is a Templar/Reiki Master, He specializes in Holistic, Metaphysical and Healing. He is also a Certified Hypnotist. The name of his business
is Neghibor Bob's Reiki. He is also
known as: The Kilted Man. Can you guess why?
Robert Lardin
Templar/Reiki Master
Turtle Creek PA
15145Templar/Reiki Master
Cell Phone (412)609-4929
Home Phone (412)646-1408
rwlardin@hotmail.com
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