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  • Wildcat Diva

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    Are there still 30-06/30-07 signs posted at the front gate? I haven't been in a few years.
    Yes. And plenty of 51 percent signs at each pub inside the gates as well just in case you walked past the front signs unaware, I guess, for good measure.
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    Wildcat Diva

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    Where is this at and how long does it run?
    If you have Google maps it should come up for you. Todd Mission is the town where it’s at. Directly Northwest from Houston.

    Runs weekends from first weekend in October to the Sunday after Thanksgiving. There are themed weekends. We are going next on “Heros and Villains,” “Highland Fling,” and the last weekend (plus Friday), which is Celtic Christmas.
     

    Mikewood

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    Yea, just a bunch of drunks eating turkey legs while wearing kilts and standing in a cow pasture and speaking with bad British accents.

    I don’t understand 51% at the front gate. Each pub or bar, sure. Most of them don’t serve much food. But it’s funny. they don’t dare run people thru metal detectors. Too many Exhibitionists.
     

    Wildcat Diva

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    We put a lot of work into our garb and enjoy being part of the fun. We always get a lot of compliments, so it’s neat to see that my thoughtfulness about my garb shows. It’s also neat to see what characters other people create. I don’t put on a fake accent, but it’s fun at least to play at looking the part.

    I was in acting in school, and I think that’s part of the appeal to me, the performances and the feel of the theater.

    And it’s something different to go do that the husband and I can get into together, for a few weekends a year.

    (This upcoming weekend I am shooting at a ladies class and then and then together husband and I will shoot a Steel Challenge match on Sunday.)
     

    baboon

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    Out here by the lake!
    Yea, just a bunch of drunks eating turkey legs while wearing kilts and standing in a cow pasture and speaking with bad British accents.

    I don’t understand 51% at the front gate. Each pub or bar, sure. Most of them don’t serve much food. But it’s funny. they don’t dare run people thru metal detectors. Too many Exhibitionists.
    I suggest avoiding the turkey legs. #1 food people end up sick on. Prime rib sammich @ The Prince of Wales Pub or The Wonkie Wally. Heard tell of one guy eating 3 of the Sea Devil Taverns Fish & Chips by himself.
     

    sucker76

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    One of the best freak shows on earth! Park your ass @ The Sea Devil Tavern for optimum viewing.

    Every year my wife and I have had our daughter with us so that was basically off limits. This year we are going with other adults so we will be there finally.
     

    baboon

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    Out here by the lake!
    Every year my wife and I have had our daughter with us so that was basically off limits. This year we are going with other adults so we will be there finally.
    Credit cards are excepted more then ever, but cash is king! Nothing is cheap, but discount tickets can be had if you look. Most all of the wenches & food servers work for tips. Not all credit card machines have tip lines, so once again cash is king & speeds up you getting to eat or drink.

    Sunday Kings feast are often under booked so it might be available without reservations. 2 hours of all you can eat & drink with a show might be more attractive to endless walking around looking at cheap imorted knives/swords & dragons. Checking in @ the Kings Feast gift shop will let you know is seats are available.

    The 6:30 Pub Sing @ The Sea Devil is an impressive show & draws big crowds. Get there early to get a decent seat & watch pirate wannabes. The fireworks are there just to control the people exiting the place. Going up 249/1774 is still a lot of construction & will suck if you hit it at the wrong time.
     

    twain55

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    Think me and the wife are going for the All Hallows End weekend. Should be a good time

    My wife and I and another couple are going for All Hallows Eve weekend also.

    We all dress us as well.

    Below is my costume so far. (Yes, Pirate Weekend would have been better but we couldn’t do that one.)


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    sucker76

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    I was set to go this weekend with a bunch of friends and camp but I'm on call this week and weekend at work. I just know that if I get there and start partying I will get a call and have to go into work.

    SUCKS!
     
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