Texas Renaissance Festival, 1997

 

faire2.jpg (21762 bytes) A pic of the scene.  The TRF is my favorite Renaissance Festival, bar none.
faire1.jpg (34595 bytes) It was a beautiful October day in Houston, cool and sunny.   Everyone thought it would be a good idea to go to the faire.
faire3.jpg (21943 bytes) And I mean everyone.  It wasn't too crowded though, as the Festival had added some area since last I was there.
church.jpg (23409 bytes) The framework you see is the Chapel.  It's been there for over 10 years and they are growing the vinework across and atop the rafters. 
gang.jpg (36093 bytes) The Gang, minus Mel who took the pic:  Me, John, Will, Joe, and Robin.
melrick.jpg (37341 bytes) Myself and Mel.
melrobinrick.jpg (29428 bytes) Mel, Me, and Robin.  At the vine covered abetoir, it's a beautiful spot.
rickmel.jpg (24515 bytes) Me and Mel again.
robinjohn.jpg (24812 bytes) Robin and John.  They even matched up their costume colors!
tavern.jpg (32535 bytes) Tavern scene...
tavern2.jpg (30571 bytes) Tavern scene take 2!
willhammer.jpg (28689 bytes) Will, um, you're supposed to hit the striker, not the ground!
johnhammer.jpg (29561 bytes) John lining up for a more careful shot.
rickhammer.jpg (29734 bytes) Um, you're joking, right?
rickwill.jpg (19966 bytes) Two foot-weary war-horses struggling back to camp.   Was a great day!