It was a fantasic weekend at TRF! On Saturday, counting myself, there were 8 foxes roaming the faire, 3 victorian era foxes, which went on to win the costume contest on Sunday, a black and white fox named Tymid, a red vixen with dreadlocks, did not catch her name and 3 people with half fox masks made of leather. I am sure there were more critter type costumes, but my duties kept me from looking at everyone. I also met a rabbit named Ambrose, steampunk era outfit, looked great in it. The 3 victorian era foxes, 2 males and a vixen were well dressed and carried themselves superbly from what I saw, while observing them having their pictures taken by many people, twice I was dragged over to them for group photos. My renfaire duties prevented me from staying with them too long, and I did not wish to hog in on their day, congradulations to them for winning the costume contest!

Every morning, 30 minutes before the faire opens, they have a "morning meeting" for all cast members, to let them know about weddings, weather, how many people attended the previous day or weekend, the owner also awards people for their efforts in making the faire enjoyable to all who attend, staying in character, engaging people in conversations and putting forth a good effort for that day. The award is called the Tudor Rose Award and it is only for those on paid cast, I am a "lane entertainer" I do not get paid, a can freely accept tips, but that is all, well, for the first time in the 3 years they have awarded the Tudor Rose to a lane entertainer, me. I am proud of it and was told it was not just for showing up, it was for all the people that smile when they see me and for the children I make happy and the thousands of pictures that have been taken of me over the years.