I don’t know about the rest of the world but here in Arizona Spring is undeniably here! Today I sat on my back patio, drinking ice water, and sweating in the 90 degree sun. There I was trying to relax when I suddenly could no longer stand the sight of weeds in my backyard and began doing a little clean up. This is when I believe I was possibly bitten by either a desert recluse or a striped wolf spider. I was pulling on a weed when I felt a prick, I pulled my hand back and there goes running a huge spider out from the weeds. I was sooo mad at myself for not wearing gloves on both hands. I only had one on my left hand and of course was pulling with my right. I’ve seen these disgusting spiders in my backyard this time of year before and they give me the heeby jeeby’s. I just don’t understand why we need these creatures? I love nature and the outdoors but I am deathly afraid of anything that bites or stings and it ruins it for me.
Anyways, the real reason I’m writing this post is to tell you about the lovely time we had at the Renaissance fair this past weekend. Neither Chris or I had ever been but I have been wanting to go for years and knew a little bit about what to expect. It was a great way to spend a beautiful spring day. There were the usual costumed people with their fake accents and 16th century dialect. There were fairies, and royalty, and flower head wreaths. There was face painting, and walking/talking trees, tall people on stilts, and delicious treats. My favorite part was the laid back atmosphere and the characters that approach and interact with the fair-goers. Eva’s favorite part was the jousting tournament. She was enchanted by the beautiful horses, the Knights, and the King and Queen addressing the crowd.
I must say it was a delightful time and I really want to go back before it leaves at the end of March. So, if you have a Renaissance fair by you GO especially if you’ve never been before. If there’s not one by you then there must be some kind of fair close by.
Go forth and enjoy the Spring!
Photo Credit: RoyalFaires.com
Courtney at Blogging Matilda says...
OMG! I would totally freak out! I am so terrified of spiders it isn’t even funny. I have literally jumped out of the drivers seat and into the back seat, while driving, to get away from a spider… I swear, they will literally be the death of me….. I hope your bite turns out ok!!
February 25th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Vanessa says...
I HATE spiders and we seem to get them here too!! I know spring is here in Louisiana because we had perfect weather for Mardi Gras yesterday!! We were 82 today and I’m loving it!!
February 25th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Felicia Eis says...
OH I hope you get better
That is not very nice!
I love the Ren fest though it is not the same as when I was little. Its gotten a lot more riska since then but it is still a lot of fun. My family is actually part of the Ren Fest every year. They are at the back with the more…um how do I describe it…down to earth…don’t know…oh the ones that are showing everyday life and doing homemaking things.
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February 26th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Jill says...
I was so happy to wake up this morning and there was no red mark! Phew! All the info. I read said it can take up to 12-24 hours for the effects to appear. But I’m thinking I am in the clear now.
February 26th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Heidi says...
I LOVE Renaissance Festivals. Although I will never bite into one, I LOVE turkey legs. I LOVE the wenches dressed as Maid Marian who sell the turkey legs. I bought my parents a wicked outdoor SKY CHAIR from a Renaissance Festival in Sarasota, Fla. I can’t wait for next year’s fair so I can get one for myself.
Have you ever spoken to a human chess piece?! I interviewed one last year. I think you’ve inspired me to post the interview on my Lance.
Watch that spider bite. I don’t trust desert critters. Anything that gets by on little to no water is a dubious creature that is usually up to no good.
February 26th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Jill says...
Yes please post the interview I would love to read it. Next year can you interview a talking tree?
I completely agree about the desert creatures. Yuck!
February 26th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Cascia @ Healthy Moms says...
Sounds like you had fun this past weekend! I hope your spider bite heals soon.
February 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Nancy says...
I am glad to know about your bite after that fact now that you are okay. I am always wearing gloves from now on and bet you do too.
February 27th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Jill says...
Oh ya. Actually I don’t think I’ll be weeding or gardening for a while.
February 27th, 2009 at 9:44 pm