Me and mine at the Santa Cruz Ren Faire and Games

**MacMillans son** · 17th June 12, 10:06 PM

Here are a few photos from this weekend's Santa Cruz Ca. Scottish Ren Faire(don't ask, I don't know) and Games. My camera's memory card topped out after just a few photos so had to delete and shoot during the day, so not as many photos as I would have liked. Jamie and family were in attendance as well so hopefully he will add some more as he gets time.

Not a very extensive presentation, but here is what I got.

Connie and I after her purchase of the requisite female ren faire articles

Some of the Ren Faire reenactor type fellows:

A few of Connie's son Daelin and I getting lessons in archery:

Here's me doing my best "MacMillan of Nottingham" impression

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More to come!

**MacMillans son** · 17th June 12, 10:08 PM

Unknown to me was the significant contribution that Belly Dancers made to the Renaissance

The various guild members were very friendly, encouraging and helpful. Here is Daeiln getting some quick instruction on the harp:

After a wonderful meal at the Fish Shack, we strolled to the beach at Moss Landing for a lovely end to the day:

Great friends, great family, best of times!

Cheers,
Brooke

**Jock Scot** · 17th June 12, 11:05 PM

Super pictures, thank you for sharing them.

**gary meakin** · 18th June 12, 04:03 AM

Great pics
Scottish Ren Faire?

**LitTrog** · 18th June 12, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

Scottish Ren Faire(don't ask, I don't know)

Originally Posted by gpmeakin

Great pics
Scottish Ren Faire?

Man, some people...

From the look on this poor woman's face, I see you declined to keep your comments out of the gutter.

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

You're an extremely clever man, Brooke, but it would be nice if you used your powers for good instead of simply dropping bombs on the unwary. We gentlefolk are patient and forgiving, but these virtues are not without limits.

You mock, but belly dancing had a significant influence on the Renaissance: The Crusades were actually tour groups organized to go east and witness this ancient art. The resulting exposure to Middle Eastern mathematics, medicine, etc. set in motion the explosion of Western rationalism which followed. So there.

Great set of pics. Looks like you three had fun!

**Jock Scot** · 18th June 12, 05:22 AM

I have to confess when I saw that picture I thought to myself, I wonder if some evil minded member here would start up a caption contest?

**MacMillans son** · 18th June 12, 06:10 AM

I'm usually pretty well behaved, at least when Connie is in attendance, so am confident I was a perfect gentleman! However, being one of the apostles of LitTrog I may have just given her that tidbit of well documented fact that the crusades were actually tour groups sent out on cultural exchanges. We're a bit behind on our rounds, so I'm confident that bit of news has not traveled to all four corners quite yet

**creagdhubh** · 18th June 12, 07:05 AM

Wonderful photos, Brooke! Thank you for sharing. I am rather fond of your hose, let me guess, House of Cheviot Sandringhams?

Cheers,

**Panache** · 18th June 12, 07:07 AM

It was a pleasure meeting up with our friends at the Santa Cruz Scottish Renaissance Faire and Highland Games.

I'll take up Brooke's challenge and add a few more photos from the day

Piper George and I. George's lovely wife has trained her Great Dane to do both sheep dog trials and agility competitions and needed a crook of some sort for the sheep dog trials. I made a market stick for her and George generously gave me this lovely bottle of single malt in thanks

Support your local dancers! The Santa Cruz Class of the SF Branch of the RSCDS fielded a demonstration team to perform and share our wonderful pastime. They did a great job

George and the Santa Cruz Pipe Band

Marching off

Elise (XMTS' Mrs Farlander) and friend in costume

My lovely Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess resting in the shade

More to come...