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 uarding the gates of the Texas Renaissance Festival are the Beefeaters. Stalwart defenders of the gates of New Market village, they are a small detachment of the finest of the Yeomen of the King's Own Guard sent to New Market to secure the village for the King's annual progress, and ensure only invited guests are admitted to the festivities. Flamboyant and raucous, their importance can not be overstressed, as they are the first of the King's subjects that greet the guests on their way into the festival, and the last that they see as they start their journey home.
Good day to thee! and welcome to the Yeomanry web site of the Texas Renaissance Festival. During the festival season the patrons pass by us Beefeaters so quickly on their way in, we barely get to know them. We realize this is solely due to their eagerness to enter the grounds and festivitate, but we wanted to provide a chance for people to stop and get to know the men beneath the skirts. Enter our realm by choosing a link to the left, and enjoy thy stay! |
| 2009 Week One: What's new (and old) with the Beefeaters: |
| Posted: Capt Falstaff @ Thu 22 Oct, 2009 10:59 |
I was both excited and worried as the Beefeaters were to get new uniforms and new ticket scanners this year. both have been problematic in the past. I'm happy to report that the new uniforms are outstanding, needing only a few alterations (and belt loops) to make them darn near perfect.
The ticket scanners, not so much. We only use them for the 'Print Yer Own' tickets but even when working perfectly they slow us down horribly. This year the TRF got a new system for the PYOs, and our part, the scanners, (how do I put his politely?) suck. We weren't even close to busy on Saturday, but it sure felt like it because they are so slow. Of course this means that often we have to forgo actually scanning the tickets, and just take them to be entered into the system later. I'm sure it won't take too long before people start to realise this and take advantage.
We have most of the same crew back this year, with the exception of the brothers Schuless & Woody, who had other commitments this year, and we added our new stamp-girl Savannah. Cat calls her our (beef) bouillon cube, but I think that suggests something artificial and not as good as the real thing. In the past we called the girls "Beef Wenches" but Savannah's too sweet and innocent* to call a wench, so I'm opting for "Beefette" for now.
Well, one weekend down, seven to go. It's all downhill from here right? (er, you know what I mean...)
Next: Week Two
*Is that coughing I hear from the back row?
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