RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

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RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

• FTBA CONVENTION
• FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009

As told by The Bonn-J Team
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THE ROADWAY WOES TALE

• Once upon a time

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In the Kingdom of Russell

• Ruled by King George, the Great Roadway Wars were
  taking place. All the years of fighting for the
  betterment of paths, roads, river crossings,
  bridge walls, and bridges were taking a toll on
  him. King George was getting weary of fighting
  the Dept of Stone and Gravel for the meager coins
  they would toss his way in order to develop the
  roadways to travel to other kingdoms. However
  after many years he was able to procure from the
  Dept much needed gold. All around the kingdom
  and the dept they called this turnaround a
  Stimulus Package. It stimulated all to work
  together joining all kingdoms with great roads.
  King George fought for many years for this but
  his time had come. He needed to hand the reins
  to another. He looked far and wide and happened
  upon the Kingdom of Bonn-J.

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In a Kingdom Far, Far Away..

• Queen Bonnie ruled. He had heard of her idea to
  put walls around the banks of the bridges so the
  hard summer rains would not wash away all their
  handiwork. He bade her to help, she considered
  and proclaimed she would build her rock walls
  around all bridges. These walls consisted of
  adobe bricks, mud and branches. King George
  thought this great and turned the task of working
  with the Stone Dept over to her. He then left
  Queen Bonnie to fight the Dept and returned to
  the Russell Kingdom.

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• One of the other things she dreaded was riding in
  her carriage over the rough, rocky and
  treacherous roads. It was also terrible for her
  horse Rosie which she road every day to over see
  her serfdom. Prince Steve would accompany her
  when he was at home from fighting the roadway
  wars. Prince Steve was always at battle. All
  did not believe in the BJ Walls. His job was to
  instruct workers to build BJ Walls and to deal
  with the Department of Stone and Gravel with
  thick lift compactions daily. This was a chore
  as they oversaw all of the Great Region road
  surfaces and bridges.

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The Work Begins

• After many years of negotiations, change orders
  and compliance reviews, progress has been made.
  Travel from village to village has improved
  greatly. Journeys used to take weeks including
  trials such as broken wheels and bandits. However
  since the department of stone and gravel has
  thrown down the gauntlet and has invested large
  amounts of coin into Queen Bonnies vision, these
  journeys now only take days. After this
  monumental event of road improvement, Queen
  Bonnie bestowed upon her champion, Lord Burleson,
  the Blue Ribbon of Honor.

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Celebration

• To celebrate this fortunate turn of events and to
  encourage travel on the aforementioned roadways,
  each year Queen Bonnie hosts a great fair where
  people bring forth their innovations and compete
  for the Queens favor. This annual festival
  allows both Royal and Common, blueblood and poor,
  wagtails and gypsies to mingle and celebrate the
  efforts of the FTBA Guild. For one night each
  year all are equals in the great transportation
  saga. The wine flows freely, pigs are roasted
  and merriment ensues.

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HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

• Let it be known throughout the land this fabled
  festival will be held the fourteenth day of
  August in the year of our lord 2009. Your
  presence is hereby requested regardless of attire
  or status. Bring your brood and take part in the
  bedlam.

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COSTUMES OF YORE

• Queen (well this part has been taken)
• King (this one taken as well)
• Knight
• Ladies in waiting
• Lord of the manor
• Jester
• Gypsy

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• Peasant
• Blacksmith
• Bard (poet)
• Boot maker
• Leather crafter
• Wood carver
• Weaver
• King Henry and one of his many wives....
  Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn.....

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• Joan of Arc
• Robin Hood and Maid Marion
• Robin Hoods merry men of the forest
• Friar (Priest)
• Rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief
• Wizard - Merlin the magician
• Sheriff of Nottingham
• Innkeeper Serving wench
• Three musketeers
• Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Pussn Boots
• Peddler..........and so on

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MAKING COSTUMES

• Gypsy Girl
• Layer 2-3 skirts, preferably long, or add
  leggings. Keep everything bright and colorful.
  Add a peasant blouse or ruffled blouse, long
  scarf for sash, tie another around your head. Go
  barefoot or wear flat sandals. Wear tons of big
  costume jewelry.

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• Peasant Man/Boy
• Black pants, large white shirt untucked, tie
  with rope, tuck pants in boots .....or
• for boys high water pants, large shirt
  untucked, tie with rope, wear sandals or barefoot

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CALLING ALL MEN
For those of you who want to fight the Dept you
can hire on as an executioner. Yes the pay is
meager however the wardrobe is easy..... Black
pants, shirt and boots, a little leather and a
maskVoilà you have got the job!!
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NIGHT WATCHMAN OF ROADWAYS

• A valiant man who watches over all who travel
  into a village. He valiantly guards the entrance
  to tunnels. Black pants, black boots, white
  untucked shirt, sash, sword or ax and nice hat,
  even you can protect the Queen.

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Hiring Knights

• Apply if you have courage, ability to joust and
  can duel with sharp swords
• Required uniform oversized T shirt (must cut out
  a cross and glue on front of T shirt)
• This must be worn over a white shirt
• Black pants Black Boots Sword Hat
• If you meet the requirements you are hired

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For the Irish Folk Joining the Party

• Men and Women show your heritage, wear your
  colors!

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Village Worker

• Brown pants
• White shirt
• Brown vest
• Beret with feather
• Soft leather shoes

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Renaissance Pirates Needed

•  White cotton undershirt with puffed sleeves and
  lace trim along the collar and wrists Black and
  tan vest made of a suede-like material the vest
  laces in the front. Black cord to lace up the
  front of the vest Black pants  Black leather
  belt with metal buckle Pirate turban

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Women Defend your Kingdom

• Jane of Arc
• Please apply
• directly to Resident Compliance Specialist

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The other Far Far Away Kingdom
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FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Visit the FTBA Website www.FTBA.com
• Contact Bonn-J Contracting at 407-977-7666
• E-mail Sandi at sandi_at_bonn-jcontracting.com

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FURTHER DECLARATIONS TO FOLLOW

• To stay abreast with further proclamations from
  the Department of Stone and Gravel please forward
  you and your guests e-mail address to Angela
  Carlisle
• acarlisle_at_FTBA.com

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LET THE ROADWAY ADVENTURE BEGIN!