tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26932783118314993172024-03-13T09:59:24.986-07:00W.A.Rusho AuthorI am a Business Analyst, and a professional wrestler. This blog is about my journey into writing and being a new author. I also include topics such as my acting career and everyday living. If you have any comments, please leave one.W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-88492657288583818772022-10-25T18:42:00.001-07:002022-10-25T18:47:09.024-07:00The Monster Channel-The place to go for Horror<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JxeBJ0GuPYQyUlIr5qLbiiRckzM-S5gvPzkv6itbCtGCRnVmhta9fawgQ0PTmu-i4P98SZD3EoIcZGnLnFEOQT1M-yDpC3ctqZfVem-KcFlpcymcwmlsGM4GWbuL8f4jpV1RXPARwHFF4MRJjbLOlZ2a3_QymfsxI2rrQYOTh7tVHrNJL0sk3S1y/s383/197532656_4940985175917140_57239255339309386_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="382" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JxeBJ0GuPYQyUlIr5qLbiiRckzM-S5gvPzkv6itbCtGCRnVmhta9fawgQ0PTmu-i4P98SZD3EoIcZGnLnFEOQT1M-yDpC3ctqZfVem-KcFlpcymcwmlsGM4GWbuL8f4jpV1RXPARwHFF4MRJjbLOlZ2a3_QymfsxI2rrQYOTh7tVHrNJL0sk3S1y/w399-h400/197532656_4940985175917140_57239255339309386_n.jpg" width="399" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">For readers of this blog, you know how much Horror Hosts
have meant to me in my youth. You can read more about it <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/10/horror-hosts-version-2019.html" target="_blank">here</a>. When I grew up, the Horror Hosts disappeared
for they were no longer on local programing.
There was nowhere to watch them, there several exceptions, Joe Bob Briggs,
Svengoolie and of course Elvira. Couple
years ago, I discovered <a href="http://www.horrorhotel.net" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a>, hosted by Lamia. It was through her show that I discovered <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com" target="_blank">The Monster Channel</a>, and my world has not been the same since.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Monster Channel was created by Halloween Jack, assisted
by his lovely wife Jacqueline and Mr. Maniacal. You can only imagine the</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; font-size: x-large;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AZxqDvVV14aBPp_BDCkU_iUk3pMbwizQ3C27A4PF5H0UQQSsQnC5gczw4HVfTbkqztRqABaHKh30_YTPayQmvNWM_7ApmLG-rQPlnJThJia2H3V4BtY7K2Yb2XLwvNCvKfiVMQZ-wy9p3f0igxt2t8u3NGylQ9BZ78Ki5Ay30X981lebK4WtYwOX/s1350/12496007_10153417245302314_6092738150048536532_o.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AZxqDvVV14aBPp_BDCkU_iUk3pMbwizQ3C27A4PF5H0UQQSsQnC5gczw4HVfTbkqztRqABaHKh30_YTPayQmvNWM_7ApmLG-rQPlnJThJia2H3V4BtY7K2Yb2XLwvNCvKfiVMQZ-wy9p3f0igxt2t8u3NGylQ9BZ78Ki5Ay30X981lebK4WtYwOX/s320/12496007_10153417245302314_6092738150048536532_o.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween Jack and Jacueline</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">hard
work just for logistics alone trying to put one numerous programs on a site
that is running 24 hours a day. Not only
does this occur, but it also occurs with wonderful results.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">For Jack’s dedication and hard work, and his reputation for
helping others in the horror enthusiast community, he was rightfully awarded
the <u>Monster Kid of the Year</u> for 2022 from <a href="https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/" target="_blank">The Rondo Hatton ClassicHorror Awards</a> . These awards, named in
honor of the iconic actor Rondo Hatton, are give out in different categories, recognizing
achievements in the horror corners of entertainment. <u>The Monster Kid of the
Year</u> award is given to individuals with some important</span> </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-size: x-large;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I3HsGY6oj5Gr4Ain0Uhqi7kwkMJCdjVZTqe7c7P8GWlbD6xsf7HsOj0yEk8Ap7B77YKy4h_zwPfpYmCwZ59uuRUg7VQ23he6hPbaGikZgup1RU1CJIr_mHzgX1hbxOF0YDOeyF-yhoK5VdSkX0u34hAjoMiz1L6zXuKsZOhDpH_BY1gdlQrd3mPS/s2048/301367409_2041018859418183_7615454033564253444_n.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I3HsGY6oj5Gr4Ain0Uhqi7kwkMJCdjVZTqe7c7P8GWlbD6xsf7HsOj0yEk8Ap7B77YKy4h_zwPfpYmCwZ59uuRUg7VQ23he6hPbaGikZgup1RU1CJIr_mHzgX1hbxOF0YDOeyF-yhoK5VdSkX0u34hAjoMiz1L6zXuKsZOhDpH_BY1gdlQrd3mPS/w213-h320/301367409_2041018859418183_7615454033564253444_n.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Halloween Jack with his Monster <br />Kid of the Year Award</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">achievement in the
field that year. This particular award is the most prestigious award given out
each year by this group. <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Monster Channel broadcasts classic, and less than
classic horror movies, short films, music videos, movies trailers and cartoons. These programs are sometimes scary,
terrifying, silly or even bizarre. No matter when is presented it is always
entertaining. The staple of The Monster
Channel is presenting programs with horror hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Before we continue, lets define what a horror host is. A horror host is a person who “hosts” or
presents a program which shows horror movies, sometimes B movies, or even film
noir. Often the hosts assume a persona strictly associated with that program.
During breaks in the movie the hosts and sometimes supporting characters will
appear providing information about the movie or doing skits. If you want to
learn more about the history of the horror host, please review my older blog
post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Monster Channel shows the program of numerous horror
hosts. Some of these hosts are featured
on other channels, others use the monster channel as their exclusive home to
show their movies. As I stated in
previous posts, unlike Elvira or Svengoolie, most of these hosts are limited to
Public Domain movies. This means there
is no exclusive intellectual property rights associated to them or those rights
may have expired.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">You may think that Public Domain movies are not that good,
or enjoyable. In fact, some of the
greatest Horror Movies are Public Domain movies. These include “<i>Night of the Living Dead</i>”,
“<i>Last Man on Earth</i>”, "<i>Horror Hotel</i>”, “<i>Nosferatu</i>”
“<i>House on Haunted Hill</i>”, “<i>Carnival of Souls</i>” and so, so many more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The attraction to some of these programs is not the movies
they show, but the horror hosts themselves. Each one uses the time to show a
unique and interesting take on how they present their programs. Sometimes the
host is funny, sometimes scary, but it is their personality on air that makes
it entertaining.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Monster channel is featured on <a href="https://www.rokuguide.com/channels/monster-channel" target="_blank">ROKU</a>, and also has its
own dedicated site. On the site you can
join in a chat room which features many regulars, but also some of the Horror
Hosts themselves. You may find that these Horror Hosts are more entertaining
than the public domain movies they show, this is one of the special qualities
you need in being a horror host.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I would like to present a list of horror hosts featured on
The Monster Channel, but this list would be extensive for the blog post. It would also be a daunting task to list my
favorites, for every featured host brings something unique and wonderful to The
Monster Channel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot encourage you enough to seek out this wonderful channel
on ROKU, or visit their <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com" target="_blank">site</a>. It is not
only one of the best horror themed networks out there, but itis also one of the
best independent networks being broadcasted today. The Monster Channel has evolved into more than
a network or channel, it is now a community. Halloween Jack has provided a
place for horror hosts and fans to gather; to watch, enjoy and engage with
others about horror movies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">So this Halloween, or any time of the year, the highest
recommendation I can make is to watch The Monster Channel. Also, go to their
website, <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com/" target="_blank">www.themonsterchannel.com</a>
(also follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eerielatenight" target="_blank">Facebook</a>), watch the programs and join the chat room and
share your love of all thing’s horror.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">HAPPY HALLOWEEN</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlztfZ4w4UvC3CY85jLpwFpPOrfgY5zql2unV-J8HthsfNKn5YcYIsSelo0LBvIMmgzMU2F2cWUnF4erEWdwXOIv-OlwEvxE5_UexvbOog3nVT8cA1QngUmsoXorLzO6FMlZpy6tW1TuzJvRX-UNBxYfaBjPAwdnoEMTJb3bR1RyNzHL8kfSwEqHYJ/s960/author.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="960" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlztfZ4w4UvC3CY85jLpwFpPOrfgY5zql2unV-J8HthsfNKn5YcYIsSelo0LBvIMmgzMU2F2cWUnF4erEWdwXOIv-OlwEvxE5_UexvbOog3nVT8cA1QngUmsoXorLzO6FMlZpy6tW1TuzJvRX-UNBxYfaBjPAwdnoEMTJb3bR1RyNzHL8kfSwEqHYJ/w200-h127/author.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p></div><p>W.A.Rusho is a pro wrestler, historian and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732773009?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank">Legend of the Mystic Knights</a>. You can contact him via his<a href="http://www.warusho.com" target="_blank"> website</a>.</p>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-13693798504792999992022-10-20T16:44:00.007-07:002022-10-20T17:31:12.194-07:00HORROR HOTEL, Elegant Host, Excellent Show<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lW4oLr-HG9S7uoux7H5UvCzkB-oubR7CIWYw3k7eh4YBJjP7Vhd-gn58IOSFPuEkV7p3QP6CoUqy6IME7_ELg2rukcKjJMjl9buZP9B5IrBgrNxApWKSDSZd03U1sey6kyDxXEEjMoifXECZIaBtnHHHdMkUFe_GFPKcXbuyEAE6iNON2VcAjR5M/s1600/horror%20hotel%20promo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lW4oLr-HG9S7uoux7H5UvCzkB-oubR7CIWYw3k7eh4YBJjP7Vhd-gn58IOSFPuEkV7p3QP6CoUqy6IME7_ELg2rukcKjJMjl9buZP9B5IrBgrNxApWKSDSZd03U1sey6kyDxXEEjMoifXECZIaBtnHHHdMkUFe_GFPKcXbuyEAE6iNON2VcAjR5M/w400-h300/horror%20hotel%20promo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">As readers of my posts know, I am a big fan of
Halloween. This is my favorite time, I
loved decorating the lawn, giving out candy, and of course watching horror
movies. Since horror movies are more fun watching when they are presented by a
horror host, I thought this year I would discuss one of the best, <a href="http://www.horrorhotel.net" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">Over the past year my time has been happily spent in some
aspect with the show Horror Hotel.
Readers can read my posts over several years of my Halloween posts and
find a reference to this wonderful show. You can read the following years here.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2021/10/ohio-home-of-horror-hosts.html " target="_blank">2021</a> <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2020/10/horror-hosts-on-web.html " target="_blank"> 2020 </a> <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/10/horror-hosts-version-2019.html " target="_blank"> 2019 </a> <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2018/10/horror-host-tradition-lives-on.html " target="_blank">2018</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Let’s get into some of the basics for the show Horror Hotel.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">Horror Hotel shows classic and independent horror, sci-fi,
comedy and crime noir movies. It began in<span style="color: red;"> </span>(2013) and its first movie
shown was the 1960, properly named, <i>Horror Hotel</i> (a movie produced in
the United Kingdom but set in America, its original title was <i>The City of
the Dead</i>).</span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaCcUVqr3mWLR5-OQr2024TIKS7e6hH0uVl8DGPjV0OznMM-1SnehXIqgnv3PJHWygMhLm0oPoWKHBtjeiel4GPER8z1WHRuwc5PQLyYC7ZmuTdHa8uofoKfTbCtsN6uLTUPAwoHufFe3vtJ9RGSLObhP3R-AnXqdCNdeVdjtsJiwbPNYVFWg4pH-/s1147/lamia%20and%20me.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="873" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaCcUVqr3mWLR5-OQr2024TIKS7e6hH0uVl8DGPjV0OznMM-1SnehXIqgnv3PJHWygMhLm0oPoWKHBtjeiel4GPER8z1WHRuwc5PQLyYC7ZmuTdHa8uofoKfTbCtsN6uLTUPAwoHufFe3vtJ9RGSLObhP3R-AnXqdCNdeVdjtsJiwbPNYVFWg4pH-/s320/lamia%20and%20me.jpg" width="244" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A picture of Lamia and myself<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The show is hosted by the talented and lovely <a href="https://horrorhotel.net/your-host.html" target="_blank">Lamia</a>, Queen
of the Dark.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">The legendary Greek mother
of all vampires.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Each week she will give
descriptions of the movie, and the actors involved in it.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I always mention that the research done on
these movies are truly impressive.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I will say after meeting her in person, she is one of the most charming and intellegent people you will ever meet, even if she is a vampire. </span><span style="font-size: large;">You
can follow her on social media, and she is always available to engage and interact with her fans.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">Lamia is joined by other members of the hotel such as Lil
Zombie, Lupo the Werewolf, Big Zombie, Sarah the Witch, Spot, Papa Voodoo,
Vlad, Sgt Stone, and Lilith, another figure from Greek mythology (she likes to
stay in her snake form). Their skits in the break of the movies are always fun
and entertaining. The show’s creator and Executive Producer is Ray Szuch, who
not only does a wonderful job on the show, but is also a legend in the martial
arts. Please check out their <a href="https://horrorhotel.net/cast---crew.html" target="_blank">Cast and Crew</a> section for more information on
everyone who does a wonderful time working to bring this show to you.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9VWqUbw45wTwLxEZ0ddKB8vJOQN0eKOqRen_TV8Nei68JN7QUl084By_41pqHeCTGnUJUOTBGK9N0qZt__65rmr-BT4AT4a5C36igRueJxp4AjzaPGFGmiyZcnwQJAOuVvhv0IGA-zz8W4ZGHTlJc-zJEJGIsdyDSNmAQP1BhXzf56HICeCrR-OBg/s1600/NEW%20Horror%20Hotel%20poster.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1237" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9VWqUbw45wTwLxEZ0ddKB8vJOQN0eKOqRen_TV8Nei68JN7QUl084By_41pqHeCTGnUJUOTBGK9N0qZt__65rmr-BT4AT4a5C36igRueJxp4AjzaPGFGmiyZcnwQJAOuVvhv0IGA-zz8W4ZGHTlJc-zJEJGIsdyDSNmAQP1BhXzf56HICeCrR-OBg/s320/NEW%20Horror%20Hotel%20poster.jpg" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poster for Horror Hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">As I previously mentioned over the last year, I have had the privilege in
dealing with Horror Hotel in aspect more than a fan. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I created an ad for my novel,<i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732773009?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank"> Legend of the Mystic Knights</a></i>. This ad was shown on their show
last October, it also will be shown in December of this year (2022) and
numerous times over the past year. Advertising on Horror Hotel is a wonderful
opportunity for you to promote a product or event, reaching a large audience
and customer base that you may have missed before. I encourage you to <a href="https://horrorhotel.net/advertising.html" target="_blank">contact Horror Hotel</a> and discuss
advertising on their program. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">In June I was finally able to go to the 2022 Horror Hotel
International Film Festival. I was a
vendor for one of the days promoting the above-mentioned <i>Legend of the Mystic
Knights</i>. I was only a vendor for one of
the days there, as I wanted to enjoy the festival as a fan. Attending this
festival was some of the best times I have ever had.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GiHIfTAvC1g" width="320" youtube-src-id="GiHIfTAvC1g"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jQWhBUZFJkA" width="320" youtube-src-id="jQWhBUZFJkA"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Video I made of the Horror Hotel International Film Festival and an Interview I did with Erik WIlliam</span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Here at the festival, you can attend seminars, see vendors,
and view some of the best independent horror movies out there. I suggest you
make plans now to attend the festival which is usually held for several days
around the 2<sup>nd</sup> weekend in June.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This was the first time I had been a vendor promoting my
novel, and Lamia and Ray were so friendly and helpful in that endeavor. I am stating now that you need to make plans
to attend the 2023 Horror Hotel International Film Festival which will be held
in June 8-11th. Please <a href="https://horrorhotel.net/info.html" target="_blank">check out their page</a> to get more details, you do not want to
miss this event. Read more about this event on a previous <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2022/06/horror-hotel-international-film.html" target="_blank">post</a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">The show can be watched on so many venues on tv and the
internet. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlg0_1BOfCEVN5YW8g81HCYCIsXBJipYGsfaj4EqCPGB0LrHJvYK1EQts6ffi5zHDjQKijnUWduomLpNQTSRxN81L4ca_abiGIzPXoL7JLBLRnH67X_F6JkgICPJ3ii4ye9vFlReeJ6ufY2sjs45AUHp7VeJ3SBusxN8PAP88xqgbvQHgzv6qn76kz/s1600/Lamia2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlg0_1BOfCEVN5YW8g81HCYCIsXBJipYGsfaj4EqCPGB0LrHJvYK1EQts6ffi5zHDjQKijnUWduomLpNQTSRxN81L4ca_abiGIzPXoL7JLBLRnH67X_F6JkgICPJ3ii4ye9vFlReeJ6ufY2sjs45AUHp7VeJ3SBusxN8PAP88xqgbvQHgzv6qn76kz/s320/Lamia2.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">For the internet, please go to their website at <a href="http://www.horrorhotel.net/" target="_blank">www.horrorhotel.net</a>. Here you can find information about the show
upcoming events such as the Horror Hotel international Film Festival and even
watch the show.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Other options are <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com" target="_blank">The Monster Channel</a>. This is a great site where you can watch
movies hosted by numerous horror hosts.
For fans of the genre, this is one place you do not want to miss. You can
watch it on Roku or go to their site and even participate in a chat.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Horror Hotel is in process of getting their ROKU channel up and
running. So you will have an option to watch numerous episodes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.horrorhotel.net" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a> is seen on numerous television stations, so
please go to the <a href="https://horrorhotel.net/show-schedule.html" target="_blank">Show Schedule</a> section where you can find a local network that
is carrying this show. While you are there do not forget to check out their <a href="https://horrorhotel.net/horror-hotel-gift-shop.html" target="_blank">giftshop</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">Many of the readers on this post know how much horror hosts
mean to me. These shows helped form my childhood,
allowing me to be creative, seeing the world from a different perspective. I
would say it is one of the major factors that helped me obtain the skills to be an
author. Lamia, and her cast and crew,
are keeping this wonderful art and tradition alive. They are not only keeping the horror host alive,
but they are also taking it to new level, expanding on what was done before and
making it new and fresh. Of all the
horror hosts I watch, and they are all excellent, I would suggest you never
miss a broadcast of Horror Hotel. I seem to be praising this so much but trust
me when I state that I do not do this show justice.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red;">HAPPY HALLOWEEN</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPqbeKHkDVyZX9ED1fYo8ARxRCwQbqwiZ1YzAC6PdIjSB02-k4z-0UbU5qGEHUBLANJlUxRwNYq9yGYHdPscjL28jUCBrrsZ8IkRnNJUP9lEWZe1aL_YsY0wQO2A6k3Xw6Jd5ciSnMwph3RLJsDtpx7X-X3DNHjwwaUagkrbefSOSuXF1xV7hmeGA/s480/oscar.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="324" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPqbeKHkDVyZX9ED1fYo8ARxRCwQbqwiZ1YzAC6PdIjSB02-k4z-0UbU5qGEHUBLANJlUxRwNYq9yGYHdPscjL28jUCBrrsZ8IkRnNJUP9lEWZe1aL_YsY0wQO2A6k3Xw6Jd5ciSnMwph3RLJsDtpx7X-X3DNHjwwaUagkrbefSOSuXF1xV7hmeGA/w135-h200/oscar.jpg" width="135" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />W.A. Rusho is a pro wrestler, author, and historian. You can
reach him via his website at<a href="http://www.warusho.com" target="_blank"> www.warusho.com</a></span><o:p></o:p><p></p></div><div>Please, if you like this post, leave a comment.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-74934603468247288092022-06-20T14:05:00.007-07:002022-06-20T18:47:08.921-07:00Horror Hotel International Film Festival 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVdlrqDo53pkOl11zsUjJAauV2Rc-dqKvcSNUJeD8OulTLE4lgWZQChLUmRmthkfBuyJ-EYhxOBdzr_xQEyW2AhPtNgs6jFiirtIWAG3KLCr-uO465sn5yPdj3hIErX_g5Fr4TTS8NdVlCjI7dpow-pZlZN-_LZSByLsrm6WapaYVF1a0FOddh-Gj/s1000/cover_photo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="1000" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVdlrqDo53pkOl11zsUjJAauV2Rc-dqKvcSNUJeD8OulTLE4lgWZQChLUmRmthkfBuyJ-EYhxOBdzr_xQEyW2AhPtNgs6jFiirtIWAG3KLCr-uO465sn5yPdj3hIErX_g5Fr4TTS8NdVlCjI7dpow-pZlZN-_LZSByLsrm6WapaYVF1a0FOddh-Gj/w520-h174/cover_photo.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I had a pleasure to attend the 2022 <a href="https://www.horrorhotel.net/info.html" target="_blank">Horror Hotel International Film Festiva</a>l held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Cleveland,
OH. Although, I had wanted to attend
this festival previously, this was actually the first time I did attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">From this <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2021/10/ohio-home-of-horror-hosts.html" target="_blank">previous blog</a>, you will read how I believe it is
appropriate that this program is held in Cleveland.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Horror Hotel International Film Festival is put on by
the people who bring you the <a href="https://www.horrorhotel.net/home.html" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a> TV show. Readers of my past blogs will know how
impressed I am with this show, and in fact it is a show I never miss. For those of you who want an added treat on
Fridays at 10 Pm you can not only watch the show on <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com/" target="_blank">www.themonsterchannel.com</a>, you
will find members of Horror Hotel (including the Lamia, the host) in the chat
room along with the fans. You can also find the show on <a href="https://www.roku.com/" target="_blank">ROKU</a>, <a href="https://www.getafteritmedia.com/action" target="_blank">The Action Channel</a>, Retro TV which can also be seen on <a href="https://watch.itsrealgoodtv.com/live-tv" target="_blank">It's Real Good TV</a>. You can always check more about the show on its
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HorrorHotelFilmFest" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uuq7i0N6Vyuty9XRr4cZ6_D0gGkVlHnT2HnzJVa87R-9lU3iFSJsWDeRIrXURRKLW6fweydEcRJU2WCLiFbpChqOBizhd3C35xFVp-w1khhvnEnLNvvOJaP86Nw8X7eMPsWtfJFN6h1lg_REgypCFx8dvGazVOY1K7yqgVgJY4iqZq3UF8FWHP3N/s1147/lamia%20and%20me.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="873" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uuq7i0N6Vyuty9XRr4cZ6_D0gGkVlHnT2HnzJVa87R-9lU3iFSJsWDeRIrXURRKLW6fweydEcRJU2WCLiFbpChqOBizhd3C35xFVp-w1khhvnEnLNvvOJaP86Nw8X7eMPsWtfJFN6h1lg_REgypCFx8dvGazVOY1K7yqgVgJY4iqZq3UF8FWHP3N/s320/lamia%20and%20me.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><br />I was able to meet the lovely host Lamia. This was a highlight for me, and I suggest
you do not miss a chance to meet her.
Her dedication to the show and the festival is unmatched. I would
suggest the show and festival would not be as good as it is without her input.</span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTdamNeqVyDa0JMR7D1VFKD4jyQhjjVsN4g8fwpFtcgILHcBGMEV-z-Pp8_wzDno9JSr9UfDo8mdlhJ0RjwdeivyUN5RI1Mne8iPmWTP55iDo5xgkYHphABiyfbtZv4X_xF4Q9pQI8yQfsremX5iiNW8Ldzb3WOsBaaeAV8jDsvwO-yK7BVflCXDT/s753/ray.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="723" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTdamNeqVyDa0JMR7D1VFKD4jyQhjjVsN4g8fwpFtcgILHcBGMEV-z-Pp8_wzDno9JSr9UfDo8mdlhJ0RjwdeivyUN5RI1Mne8iPmWTP55iDo5xgkYHphABiyfbtZv4X_xF4Q9pQI8yQfsremX5iiNW8Ldzb3WOsBaaeAV8jDsvwO-yK7BVflCXDT/s320/ray.png" width="307" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Ray Szuch the creator and Executive Producer of the
show. Not only does he put on a great
show, he is also a legend in the martial arts. You can read more about this <a href="http://www.clevelandacademy.org/master-ray-szuch.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I was lucky enough to be able to attend one of his lectures. It was very educational and entertaining.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GiHIfTAvC1g" width="320" youtube-src-id="GiHIfTAvC1g"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a video I created about attending the festival<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJrgq22Owt_A4J-S5FavAyydZVogafDAv-eR9GR9A4Zm2MLe2RYpIaaCno_L-TWmrXPkhZ03DiCS5gtgIKjBmeBNRSOjvrT2H2mTPg_wvVmdOwRdy4Rd4dfPdxEsMs6CXiS_zyrm81OxjZ2I3VfnV-67p4fZsbyzJKf4bDJl2W_aAPpLjm2Xqykob/s960/author.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="960" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJrgq22Owt_A4J-S5FavAyydZVogafDAv-eR9GR9A4Zm2MLe2RYpIaaCno_L-TWmrXPkhZ03DiCS5gtgIKjBmeBNRSOjvrT2H2mTPg_wvVmdOwRdy4Rd4dfPdxEsMs6CXiS_zyrm81OxjZ2I3VfnV-67p4fZsbyzJKf4bDJl2W_aAPpLjm2Xqykob/s320/author.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />I was able to be a vendor at this festival to sell and also
promote my novel <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732773009?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank">Legend of the Mystic Knights</a>. I had never sold my novel at any
type of festival, and I had decided to make this the first one. The staff at
the Horror Hotel International Film Festival was very friendly and supportive
and helped me along the entire process.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Besides me there were some wonderful vendors that included
Horror Hosts from The Monster Channel.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SPHKRSVHFISw5f09T_wNGOcNda9B57i07J8yPETDPA7n30LG8ZOw2qN0DNz1caBkekU9_k2ihFOqensFjFbGi9hcVE_CiTQzSYC6gaz3nQQYbJRBbkuQpyjOel0hbbfo6FTGW3nO8O4_iXy1gqaMv8BNMwxsoE54s7rtta-mRLekMczI9NYIx8CO/s460/midnight_3qx629qn.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="460" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SPHKRSVHFISw5f09T_wNGOcNda9B57i07J8yPETDPA7n30LG8ZOw2qN0DNz1caBkekU9_k2ihFOqensFjFbGi9hcVE_CiTQzSYC6gaz3nQQYbJRBbkuQpyjOel0hbbfo6FTGW3nO8O4_iXy1gqaMv8BNMwxsoE54s7rtta-mRLekMczI9NYIx8CO/s320/midnight_3qx629qn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://themidnightmovie.net" target="_blank">The Midnight Movie</a>: A group of friends who watch some movies
and always have a comment about them.
Seeing their interaction with each other, is sometimes more entertaining
than the films they show.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCfbWTD8dUA-QiYJ5RODtw2MFXWA85YmbBl78znBYJqsgn0i1Te0cC8hUKmNu7V_W48Wpdw7__KsxNp7avI4oQTO5_FnzeE0iiAM6Qs5tZ1sLz_SYlA7RQKqJZnvmVwzz7YyvaVoug6-pPJtz51E2nUsRuaNdWO60xch6YVLESqydlL4AVrzhh3r3/s2701/drac2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1505" data-original-width="2701" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCfbWTD8dUA-QiYJ5RODtw2MFXWA85YmbBl78znBYJqsgn0i1Te0cC8hUKmNu7V_W48Wpdw7__KsxNp7avI4oQTO5_FnzeE0iiAM6Qs5tZ1sLz_SYlA7RQKqJZnvmVwzz7YyvaVoug6-pPJtz51E2nUsRuaNdWO60xch6YVLESqydlL4AVrzhh3r3/s320/drac2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2293237940888247" target="_blank">Drac and Countess Carita</a> from Transylvania Tonight: It was a
joy to meet these two. There program is
full of entertaining skits. Drac himself
is a wonderful artist and I was able to purchase some wonderful posters he made
of legendary movie monsters.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yw8vL9AvWmXDCfWm-WYUwFVWehohdcfBZKjqYiV7zY7plZkocWiR5OSVLLGd4pfhjtGuoqfZinNMAqhz5tSYa193GcSBEAiVwnqCqwOIFIUDK6KLkcHXqutLaoh8Tz5qbGtdVZiHBKYCu6KrJsQMOo0CW6KThLtcY4sL18A8b5OZWXPlIbLTmYzH/s811/satfrighttheatre.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="811" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yw8vL9AvWmXDCfWm-WYUwFVWehohdcfBZKjqYiV7zY7plZkocWiR5OSVLLGd4pfhjtGuoqfZinNMAqhz5tSYa193GcSBEAiVwnqCqwOIFIUDK6KLkcHXqutLaoh8Tz5qbGtdVZiHBKYCu6KrJsQMOo0CW6KThLtcY4sL18A8b5OZWXPlIbLTmYzH/s320/satfrighttheatre.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://saturdayfrighttheater.com/homeIndex.html" target="_blank">Saturday Fright Theater</a>: Hosted by Erik William. It was a joy meeting him, and he also
conducted numerous interviews about the festival. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">There were numerous vendors at the festival also. Some of
them I was able to speak to.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdPWzBoNgNZz7O8Vp4L9VvqhuCKpuQehsa04_PMUaur_KXzU7PleipY_VEsx-1IRqrbWMkkSjvtz33qzQhnexcrZIQa14crIXdG1WWGlneTwqgz_6UJiMjiCDlI9PKV4sar4lOzxxuSkXdVtiRqF6KSybR6r2PI11VBLPw7qTVK9D6IUsuE24knH-/s1259/eek.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="1259" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdPWzBoNgNZz7O8Vp4L9VvqhuCKpuQehsa04_PMUaur_KXzU7PleipY_VEsx-1IRqrbWMkkSjvtz33qzQhnexcrZIQa14crIXdG1WWGlneTwqgz_6UJiMjiCDlI9PKV4sar4lOzxxuSkXdVtiRqF6KSybR6r2PI11VBLPw7qTVK9D6IUsuE24knH-/s320/eek.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://eekdraws.wixsite.com/eekdraws" target="_blank">Eek the Artist</a>: She sold some wonderful flower crowns along with her other great products. Check out her wonderful items <a href="https://eekdraws.wixsite.com/eekdraws" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQEkj2yH6WjRNBijmNsPMYMFKZaC719g14p81k2I2CBtBIkpJ7MIWxwOW6qLJf_xOEu271lodVFhxQqs5zsfj4tjRIvY2q23xqiOmlgw4f-JLlTqBlE4nJBIDZbkjLsYdm_TPWgyEJ1kc_v2uBgrTMlOtYrA1gAyxST-1pYxfIwCyPYZEpMP9iQ7a/s1545/Sonnyboo.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1545" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQEkj2yH6WjRNBijmNsPMYMFKZaC719g14p81k2I2CBtBIkpJ7MIWxwOW6qLJf_xOEu271lodVFhxQqs5zsfj4tjRIvY2q23xqiOmlgw4f-JLlTqBlE4nJBIDZbkjLsYdm_TPWgyEJ1kc_v2uBgrTMlOtYrA1gAyxST-1pYxfIwCyPYZEpMP9iQ7a/s320/Sonnyboo.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://sonnyboo.com/" target="_blank">SonnyBoo</a>: I had the privilege of meeting Peter John Ross.
Speaking to him was a real treat, and I suggest you seek out his page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KUHbC_RkirdZO9hdx6eOiaxWaYM8p0y4mvr-XQIUUtbSzo2gxaSutVJKbwWo8Ruk3xLFAtqniOawF-64mQIsznqloGPNiX48TdSHxti9DvC3egXOsAsvNVPt3fMuN0lCDppsz0VheRNr1mhzDqoaEfKnkSZNGsICM8aNZuUSR2HmkKMAGWqU5oXn/s460/nathanl.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="187" data-original-width="460" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KUHbC_RkirdZO9hdx6eOiaxWaYM8p0y4mvr-XQIUUtbSzo2gxaSutVJKbwWo8Ruk3xLFAtqniOawF-64mQIsznqloGPNiX48TdSHxti9DvC3egXOsAsvNVPt3fMuN0lCDppsz0VheRNr1mhzDqoaEfKnkSZNGsICM8aNZuUSR2HmkKMAGWqU5oXn/s320/nathanl.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B08RB4M48V?_encoding=UTF8&node=2656022011&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader" target="_blank">Nathan Ludwig</a>: An author who wrote a great novel, Love
Potion #666.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are so many others and I suggest you seek each of them
out. You can find a <a href="https://www.horrorhotel.net/vendors.html" target="_blank">list here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Being a film festival there were numerous films and movie
shorts that were shown. It was an outstanding opportunity for all film lovers
to see some movies that they might never be able to see anywhere else. Here is a <a href="https://www.horrorhotel.net/film-screenings.html" target="_blank">list</a> of these wonderful films.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjka2XHjKmbWrpAr5j28-Ozva2_91mNJsmggXRv81ayF-tUUrgk1fGEf534Fjypp4JRRBocePG888Svfnoz_eosLCGhyF0ESD2qLrYBtfRLiAPmKv3vGzk-nWjJIm7jQ_OmAtuVwAdmAO06UBGLUF5dzPKrMrziLLFuNI-nqmHDWnkY8CC6En8eWYjF/s1399/scream%20%20contest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="1399" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjka2XHjKmbWrpAr5j28-Ozva2_91mNJsmggXRv81ayF-tUUrgk1fGEf534Fjypp4JRRBocePG888Svfnoz_eosLCGhyF0ESD2qLrYBtfRLiAPmKv3vGzk-nWjJIm7jQ_OmAtuVwAdmAO06UBGLUF5dzPKrMrziLLFuNI-nqmHDWnkY8CC6En8eWYjF/s320/scream%20%20contest.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The Scream Queen/King Competition is always a crowd favorite
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">There were competitions and awards given to the artists and
their wonderful work. For a list of
these please check out this <a href="https://www.horrorhotel.net/2022.html" target="_blank">link</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">It was such a privilege and pleasure to meet many people
<a href="https://www.horrorhotel.net/cast---crew.html" target="_blank">associated</a> with the show. Not only did I meet them, I also met fans of the
show. I am glad I got an opportunity to meet and speak to each one. As I mentioned earlier, check out <a href="https://www.horrorhotel.net/home.html" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(and the other shows I mentioned above) at <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com" target="_blank">The Monster Channe</a>l, Facebook
and other social media.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">As I had previously stated Horror Hotel is one of my
favorite shows I watch. The people who
put their dedication into this show, repeat that dedication and expertise into
the Horror Hotel International Film Festival.
This festival usually runs in the 2nd week of June.
If you are a film maker, get your project ready for next year. If you
are a fan of horror films, make plans to attend this festival next year. If you
just want a great fun time, also make your plans for next year to attend.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANxPE-4CGft-nVWqVIUrg3MjXQnm6purFIoQa5ixK6bvCQ7jwgxAz5qJczFLRp5NHiwLLPotx3W1tl_gwFB_ch68SzWKThL5xLwsR97O9AjXJefyyfs_gjXMvxQvK40EYROPOD74zgtdAbKHHjfF4BC1DkuR0INNZLKcQKsy_IpkTvCrvYGyOlANp/s350/FB_IMG_1618545989958.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="238" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANxPE-4CGft-nVWqVIUrg3MjXQnm6purFIoQa5ixK6bvCQ7jwgxAz5qJczFLRp5NHiwLLPotx3W1tl_gwFB_ch68SzWKThL5xLwsR97O9AjXJefyyfs_gjXMvxQvK40EYROPOD74zgtdAbKHHjfF4BC1DkuR0INNZLKcQKsy_IpkTvCrvYGyOlANp/w136-h200/FB_IMG_1618545989958.jpg" width="136" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">W.A.Rusho is a historian, author, actor and wrestler. You can learn more about him via his <a href="http://www.warusho.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</span><p></p></div><p><br /> </p>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-2663597669058975952021-10-25T22:39:00.005-07:002021-10-30T17:56:34.330-07:00Ohio, Home of the Horror Hosts?<p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aVqKBlUlNSo/V_0CMEyXHmI/AAAAAAAABbQ/ufHKKn2SsMc5gd-Jo9DCObApIAXotiF_gCPcBGAYYCw/s436/TV.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="436" height="288" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aVqKBlUlNSo/V_0CMEyXHmI/AAAAAAAABbQ/ufHKKn2SsMc5gd-Jo9DCObApIAXotiF_gCPcBGAYYCw/w420-h288/TV.jpg" width="420" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><span><span style="font-size: large;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAmBNhbmLnQ/YXdyzM2Zv3I/AAAAAAAAHmA/OebbeL2ZswI849rpf-QlHWjo8HUUv1nUACLcBGAsYHQ/s1239/new%2BLMK%2Bcover2.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1239" height="276" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAmBNhbmLnQ/YXdyzM2Zv3I/AAAAAAAAHmA/OebbeL2ZswI849rpf-QlHWjo8HUUv1nUACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/new%2BLMK%2Bcover2.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It is time for my annual blog post about Halloween, this
year it is limited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, the whole
month is filled with history of Halloween or other tidbits, but this year I am
barely able to get this one out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
because I am busy after my novel, <u>Legend of the Mystic Knights</u>, have been
published.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">So, I am going to promote it right here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want a fantasy novel filled with
horror, knights and monsters this is it. Go to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732773009?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="http://www.warusho.com">www.warusho.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Since my personal advertisement is over, lets get back to Horror
Hosts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As many of you know from my
<a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/10/horror-hosts-version-2019.html" target="_blank">previous posts</a> how much I enjoy the Horror Hosts and what they mean to me
personally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They present these movies,
sometimes seriously, sometimes with humor, sometimes both. No matter how they
do it, they are always entertaining to watch.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">In my journey in discovering Horror Hosts, I have discovered
a Mecca of sorts for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand
each city, or location in the country had their own, mine was Monster Movie Matinee
or Baron Daemon<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>out of Syracuse, NY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, from my research Ohio, particularly
Cleveland has seemed to be have more than its fair share of Horror Hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBNdSQLxby8/YXeNEdLi8nI/AAAAAAAAHmg/2RSljU92pm0EdYqa-aZW5vKCx62q9WnngCLcBGAsYHQ/s383/the%2Bmonster%2Bchannel.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="382" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBNdSQLxby8/YXeNEdLi8nI/AAAAAAAAHmg/2RSljU92pm0EdYqa-aZW5vKCx62q9WnngCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/the%2Bmonster%2Bchannel.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Before I get started into the Ohio Horror Hosts, I must
recognize <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com" target="_blank">The Monster Channel</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Roku
network, and website, has 24/7 Horror movies and Horror Hosts. It is the destination
you should begin if you truly enjoy horror movies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I would be remised if I did not mention Halloween Jack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is the one who spends the time and effort
keeping the Monster Channel running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
praise he deserves for doing this should come from someone more eloquent and
deserving than myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot
emphasize what a wonderful job he does for this network, and the others who make it such a great place.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Let’s get into the history of the horror hosts before we
examine those in Ohio. In 1957 Screen Gems released for television a bundle of
movies feathering the Universal Horror Movies. They named this the Shock
collection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many local channels called
the programs that was shown, Shock Theatre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the 1960’s another film collection was release called Creature
Features.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8X4uWy-tvw/V_0CsZCoHPI/AAAAAAAABbE/SP2lpbZ5TIofyzrOndwn0_kp5wqk_wHZQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Vampira.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8X4uWy-tvw/V_0CsZCoHPI/AAAAAAAABbE/SP2lpbZ5TIofyzrOndwn0_kp5wqk_wHZQCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Vampira.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vampira</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The local channels decided to have a host to present these
movies, they often were dressed in macabre dress or characters, the Horror Host
was now born. The majority of these were often workers at the local channels
such as sports or weather announcers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The earliest horror hosts was Vampira, who in fact pre-dated the Shock Collection by several years.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;">Zacherley was another early host who played movies for the Shock Collection, you can read about
the history of the Horror Host <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/10/horror-hosts-version-2019.html" target="_blank">here.</a><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">We have established the history of the horror host, so let
us examine why Ohio has been a popular originator of them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Youngstown Ohio had
their own “Shock Theater” first hosted by David Allen, a floating head, it was
replaced by Alexander & Troggy, a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>scientist and his freakish pet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">A black cladded “Mad Daddy” hosted “Shock Theater” for the
summer of 1957 in Cleveland.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Cincinnati had its own “Shock Theatre” was hosted by The Bargain
City Kid and his sidekick Willie Thall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Their shows sometimes featured wrestlers to promote the wrestling show
on TV.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to mention the Ohio bases shows above because all that
remains of them are still photos, unfortunately there are no tapes of these
shows available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a true loss to
not only the history of the horror host, but also that of television to.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SAcRZER5cJM/YXeNiZ_PPnI/AAAAAAAAHmo/GTHwOuZI-W8Ew1KineG5I4NaX9wcxEb_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/ghoulardi.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="716" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SAcRZER5cJM/YXeNiZ_PPnI/AAAAAAAAHmo/GTHwOuZI-W8Ew1KineG5I4NaX9wcxEb_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/ghoulardi.jpg" width="224" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">In 1963 Ghoulardi (Ernie Anderson) began hosting Cleveland’s
“Shock Theater”. Ghoulardi a hipster kind of guy with a quick wit, fake goatee
and a wig changed everything. His show was not only fun but also kid
friendly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lasting only 3 years, his
impact on the field of the Horror Host cannot be understated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This show also featured a future comedic
legend Tim Conway. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His influence was
great that there is <a href="https://www.theghoulardifest.com/ " target="_blank">Ghoulardifest</a>, an annual convention celebrating all things
Ghoulardi, but also his successors, and Cleveland TV history.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Hoolihan and Big Chuck Show was the replacement for
Ghoulardi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It featured Big Chuck (Chuck
Schodowski), who worked on Shock Theater with Ghoulardi, companied with
Hoolihan (Bob Wells) the local weatherman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This show truly expanded the horror hosts genre, often including lots of
humor with a sketch comedy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was one
of those shows where after you watched the program, you remember their skits
but not necessarily the movie they presented.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKo9gRF1rCU/YXeLoofmC1I/AAAAAAAAHmQ/kqzXRLXXlYY85zmRHsowTXTiNgjSzeI8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/big%2Bchuck.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKo9gRF1rCU/YXeLoofmC1I/AAAAAAAAHmQ/kqzXRLXXlYY85zmRHsowTXTiNgjSzeI8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/big%2Bchuck.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://bigchuckliljohn.com/" target="_blank">Big Chuck and Lil John</a>. In 1979 when Hoolihan left the show,
and Little John (John Rinaldi) stepped in to co-host.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combination of these two now became
very popular, and in fact the show ran until 2007. Their show featured a lot of
guest appearances from famous people. Their skits are legendary, and I recently
saw a tape of their wonderful parody of Ray Stevens song "Gitarzan".</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gXHs64HKnnw" width="320" youtube-src-id="gXHs64HKnnw"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Cool Ghoul-1969 Cincinnati got another host by the name of
The Cool Ghoul (Dick Von Hoene) with a show called “Scream-In.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWIWLqJVhtE/YXeMGDLmT-I/AAAAAAAAHmY/K4yg4GuXmX0cCjk4v55rq6W5BfH-x61PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s236/superhost.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="214" height="236" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWIWLqJVhtE/YXeMGDLmT-I/AAAAAAAAHmY/K4yg4GuXmX0cCjk4v55rq6W5BfH-x61PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/superhost.jpg" width="214" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Superhost- A caped hero (Marty Sullivan) with a red nose.
This wonderful show filled with skits and humor ran from 1969 to 1989.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Ghoul-premiered in Cleveland in 1971 would become
another icon. The main character the Ghoul (Ron Sweed) was portrayed very
similar to that of Ghoulardi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He often
would show a bad movie and add sound effects in an attempt to make it watchable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also was notable for blowing up models, food,
and other items with firecrackers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Son Of Ghoul, played by Keven Scarpino out of Akron, Oh.
Ron Sweed sued Scarpino, alleging that Scarpino stole Sweed's character. The
lawsuit was dismissed on the grounds that the character similarities (e.g.
their ghoulish appearance and hosting style) were too broad to be protected.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Creep- Not o be outdone by other Ohio cities, Dayton had
Dr Creep (Barry Lee Hobart). First, he was a frightening vampire-like ghoul
named Dr. Death, but very quickly his character and name changed to a goofy
ghoul named Dr. Creep.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Fritz The Nite Owl- beginning in 1974 he was the city of
Columbus’s first local horror host.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
character appeared in a DC comic book where he helped Superman and Captain
Marvel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Moana’s Place” in Columbus beginning 1983 was inspired by
Elvira. Wearing a tight black dress and being very attractive, she (Kim Norris)
soon became very popular in that market.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I know the above is only a partial list of Horror Hosts from
Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though a partial list, it is
a list of those who have had an impact on others becoming horror hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Now, I want to bring you a list of current hosts from
Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are those which I have been particularly
exposed to and have gotten to know personally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
might add again, that many of these I have been introduced to by The Monster
Channel, either on ROKU or their <a href="http://www.themonsterchannel.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11459328/" target="_blank">Frank and Drac Show</a>-out of Cleveland showing movies on Saturday morning during the late 1980's.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjCmT_ITT1M/YX3ngGwMfhI/AAAAAAAAHog/kYBbCXbZqLkXzxAPRr7L4dfq1yIZBrU8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s891/trans%2Btonight.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="890" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjCmT_ITT1M/YX3ngGwMfhI/AAAAAAAAHog/kYBbCXbZqLkXzxAPRr7L4dfq1yIZBrU8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/trans%2Btonight.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Transylvania Tonight-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2293237940888247" target="_blank">Drac </a>(from Frank and Drac Show) moved on to appear with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HorrorHostCaritaDrac/" target="_blank">Countess Carita</a> (and other great cast members) on this wonderful show. There are numerous funny skits, but also some of the best prints of older movies I have seen. The music selection added to the silent black and white movies are some of the best you will ever hear on any movie.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QDh-aeupSYE/YXePH5cMlrI/AAAAAAAAHmw/ifCIwbJgH_8mfjWFnnAR8qwPJxjl2zVhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s427/b%2Bpc.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="359" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QDh-aeupSYE/YXePH5cMlrI/AAAAAAAAHmw/ifCIwbJgH_8mfjWFnnAR8qwPJxjl2zVhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/b%2Bpc.jpg" width="269" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://terrifyingtalesofthemacabre.com/ " target="_blank">Baron Von Porkchop Terrifying Tales of the Macabre</a>- Out of
Dayton, Ohio. An 18th century ghoul (and his friends) on his adventures in the
modern world, and also watches B movies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1tOIpY0ZIA/YXePnGc3eCI/AAAAAAAAHm4/HZEJfuEWc50xd88MXD7ntR79euyIkpNDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s750/mmovie.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1tOIpY0ZIA/YXePnGc3eCI/AAAAAAAAHm4/HZEJfuEWc50xd88MXD7ntR79euyIkpNDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/mmovie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://themidnightmovie.net/ " target="_blank">The Midnight Movie</a> -A motley cast of characters based out of
Cleveland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They watch different shows
each week, and sometimes have some heated discussions about these movies. They
will regale you with some experiences they had personally with classic horror
hosts from the past, or events they have attended.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigbadbmovieshow/ " target="_blank">The Big Bad B-Movie Show</a> -starring Leopold and Lenora <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Zachariah Durr, and Laura Wimbels) trapped in
a vault and can only view horror movies and share them with their audience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFq8uho8_Xs/X3lJZ7r1dpI/AAAAAAAAFH4/IqZiZ8CXZ_og1Czo5Z-kG6QCc4bbZC6zACPcBGAYYCw/s812/monkey%2Band%2Bthe%2Bmummy.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="812" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFq8uho8_Xs/X3lJZ7r1dpI/AAAAAAAAFH4/IqZiZ8CXZ_og1Czo5Z-kG6QCc4bbZC6zACPcBGAYYCw/s320/monkey%2Band%2Bthe%2Bmummy.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://themummyandthemonkey.com/" target="_blank">The Mummy and the Monkey</a>- basically what the title says;</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">a mummy and a monkey watching b movies.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">This show is on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themummyandthemonkey" target="_blank">Facebook (Harry ScaryHangout)</a>, and then an after hours show on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheMummyAndTheMonkey" target="_blank">YouTube (Harry Scary Hang Over)</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Picking up from other shows I mentioned above,
they add sound effects to try make them more entertaining.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">They put on some wonderful skits, but my
favorite is Stasha from the Old Country. They truly take the time and effort to
have interactions with their audience, and they should be commended just for
that point alone.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">They also have a huge
respect for those hosts who have come before them, you can see interviews with
some of these legends on their website.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jP4ZNBig-ak/YXeQkOcHT2I/AAAAAAAAHnA/ZBjX6JybUjsR5xNHzDuFcSCM94Es2uy5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/dbs.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jP4ZNBig-ak/YXeQkOcHT2I/AAAAAAAAHnA/ZBjX6JybUjsR5xNHzDuFcSCM94Es2uy5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/dbs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DONS-Breakfast-Serial-734119720324130/" target="_blank">Don’s Breakfast Serial</a>- Puts on some old serials such as
Batman, Flash Gordon, or the Phantom and others that were once part of a Saturday movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Was once part of the crew of the Midnight
Movie.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://morbidmansiontheater.com/mr-multo" target="_blank">Dr. Multo’s Morbid Mansion</a>- Out of Huber Heights, Oh. A
character looking like death, delivering some horror movies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DUJKImuF0_8/YXeJYsOwviI/AAAAAAAAHmI/F4MnNxT509MUbkSRFYFzx5leJ7OYWz6pQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/HORROR%2BHOTEL.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DUJKImuF0_8/YXeJYsOwviI/AAAAAAAAHmI/F4MnNxT509MUbkSRFYFzx5leJ7OYWz6pQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/HORROR%2BHOTEL.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.horrorhotel.net/" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a>- Staring Lamia, Queen of the Dark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, full disclosure, this is my favorite
show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lovely vampire Lamia
(accompanied by others such as Lil Zombie,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Lupo </span>and the rest) and a wonderful crew put on one of the best shows out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has entertaining skits, but also gives
the viewers some great history about the movie and the actors in them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so impressed with this show that
recently I bought advertising on the show for <u>Legend of the Mystic Knights</u>. There is also the Horror Hotel Convention every June, and I am planning to attend this next year. My limited lexicon cannot come close to describe what a great show this is.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a list of some of the Horror Hosts from Ohio which I
have little knowledge of. Some are still broadcasting, but some, like many horror
hosts are no longer around.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Akron) SATURDAY NIGHT FRIGHT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Centreville) GOREVISION<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Cincinnati) MEET CLEAVER THEATRE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Toledo) DR. SHOCK'S X-RAY CHILLER CINEMA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Dayton) BARON VON WOLFSTEIN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Defiance) THE DR. MOR B.S. SHOW<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Dayton) CULT THEATRE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Dayton) SHOCK THEATRE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Dayton) THE GHASTLEE MOVIE SHOW<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">(Liberty Center ) TARR & FEATHER'S PSYCHO CINEMA</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I know there are so many more, and I truly apologize to the Horror
Hosts from Ohio which I may have missed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I encourage you to seek out your local Horror Host and find
out more about them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will suggest again
that you begin with <a href="http://themonsterchannel.com/" target="_blank">The Monster Channel.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone enjoyed our trip to Ohio to see Horror Hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1j37j2JDrVQ/VH3mp4cIvOI/AAAAAAAAAV4/31oxHnXBeU86UUhsRqck3yC7P9A7lg9awCPcBGAYYCw/s451/WAR6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="228" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1j37j2JDrVQ/VH3mp4cIvOI/AAAAAAAAAV4/31oxHnXBeU86UUhsRqck3yC7P9A7lg9awCPcBGAYYCw/w101-h200/WAR6.jpg" width="101" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>W.A.Rusho is an author, historian and pro wrestler. You can read more about him on his <a href="http://www.warusho.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="background-color: #f7f8ff; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; margin: 0.5em 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It is believed that the use of some images of promotional material to illustrate:</span></p><p></p><ul style="background-color: #f7f8ff; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; list-style-image: url("/w/skins/Vector/resources/common/images/bullet-icon.svg?d4515"); margin: 0.3em 0px 0px 1.6em; padding: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the person(s), product, event, or subject in question;</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">where the image is unrepeatable, i.e. a free image could not be created to replace it</span></li></ul><p><br /></p></div></div>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-28436564420031273212021-09-25T18:27:00.005-07:002021-09-25T18:29:54.972-07:00LEGEND of the MYSTIC KNIGHTS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WvqrJfTStFA/YU_KoceD2EI/AAAAAAAAHag/fcjUSBvPzV0Ao8kChhooRfJqSQDHYyV9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s775/coverfinal2222.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="775" data-original-width="634" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WvqrJfTStFA/YU_KoceD2EI/AAAAAAAAHag/fcjUSBvPzV0Ao8kChhooRfJqSQDHYyV9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/coverfinal2222.png" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The world has been taken over by evil monsters spawned in
hell itself. So powerful is this evil that civilization has been stuck in the
medieval times for the last 1,000 years.
The only hope for humankind is a page training to be a knight. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Is this simple page the one prophesied to remove the evil
from our world? Can this page become a
knight, so he can fulfill his destiny?
All he needs to do is survive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This is the premise of my novel Legend of the Mystic Knights
which is now available in paperback on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732773009?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or visit my <a href="http://www.warusho.com" target="_blank">website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This is the book trailer I created for the novel:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-a7vcJY4c4" width="320" youtube-src-id="Z-a7vcJY4c4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Get your copy today, on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732773009?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" target="_blank">Amazon </a>or <a href="http://www.warusho.com">www.warusho.com</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p></div><p><br /></p>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-61750069981204019122021-06-13T20:01:00.002-07:002021-06-13T20:08:39.587-07:00Robin Hood's Faire 2021<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Jl5h3w4CNY/YMU5_wT0t4I/AAAAAAAAGU4/qaxYm02URjA20rCvEvmSNqFAhNK0ATLFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/robin%2Bhood%2527s%2BFaire.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="2048" height="250" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Jl5h3w4CNY/YMU5_wT0t4I/AAAAAAAAGU4/qaxYm02URjA20rCvEvmSNqFAhNK0ATLFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h250/robin%2Bhood%2527s%2BFaire.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Its has been so long since I wrote a blog dealing with medieval/renaissance
faire. In fact, the last time was the Vermont Winter Renaissance faire back in
January of 2020.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">We all have been insolated and confined in an effort to
delay and remove the COVID Pandemic. It has made me more appreciative of going
out to events, like the faires I used to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="https://robinhoodsfaire.com/" target="_blank">Robin Hood’s Faire</a> located at Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150
Locust Road, Harwinton, Ct, began May 22 and runs until June 20<sup>th</sup>,
is the first faire I attended this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">You can read about my attending it in <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2018/05/robin-hoods-faire.html" target="_blank">2018</a>. This faire was cancelled I 2019 and was to
reamerge last year, but read the 2<sup>nd</sup> paragraph. It was good to see this faire back operating
and I enjoyed going to it and seeing old friends and making new one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">So lets get right to vendors and entertainment of the faire:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJJYIwx8_w0/YMU8RRKliiI/AAAAAAAAGVA/7ND2SGKtgj8Gj5uh-Bxtr5b9KLYOYbUWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/vixens.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJJYIwx8_w0/YMU8RRKliiI/AAAAAAAAGVA/7ND2SGKtgj8Gj5uh-Bxtr5b9KLYOYbUWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/vixens.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.vixensengarde.com/" target="_blank">Vixens En Garde</a>- I will restate what I usually say about
them, they are my all time favorite.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">One
of the first acts I saw at the beginning of my medieval/renaissance faire
saga.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">They never disappoint, reciting
Sharkespeare with action and comedy.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">
</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">This time they had new members performing, and they never missed a beat.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Do not miss any opportunity to see the all
female fighting troupe.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i3LqUuaZSjY/YMU9IXck5-I/AAAAAAAAGVI/IGefrdF1lSg1zxt0npPpemn1AfCtFVpXACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/hoop.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1973" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i3LqUuaZSjY/YMU9IXck5-I/AAAAAAAAGVI/IGefrdF1lSg1zxt0npPpemn1AfCtFVpXACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/hoop.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/erin.jeannier" target="_blank">The Hoop Enchantress</a>- Erin Jeannier, queen of the hoops is a
great act to watch. I am very impressed with her talent as she spins, dances
with hoops.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Truly amazing.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YmXqdgZ9aFU/YMU9ztnLg_I/AAAAAAAAGVQ/DzJbi5Xnx6YUazicC31nI8Keob6R5SrjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/jack.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YmXqdgZ9aFU/YMU9ztnLg_I/AAAAAAAAGVQ/DzJbi5Xnx6YUazicC31nI8Keob6R5SrjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/jack.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thejackdawsband" target="_blank">The Jackdaws</a>- this is an act I have seen in the past.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Truly amazing and entertaining.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">They performed Rock Irish music, and trust me
when I say they are one of the best bands you can see at these festivals.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aud35GtwZio/YMU-bD5fliI/AAAAAAAAGVY/LnGDuy0PKAIGu4R2R_BpOiNLgRHRyW49gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/aaron%2Bbonk.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1557" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aud35GtwZio/YMU-bD5fliI/AAAAAAAAGVY/LnGDuy0PKAIGu4R2R_BpOiNLgRHRyW49gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/aaron%2Bbonk.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://aaronbonk.com/" target="_blank">Aaron Bonk</a>- Using fire, whips, swords and anything else he
can get his hands on, he will entertain the entire family. If the use of whips
and swords do not entertain you, his comedy will.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFkT8vWUVDA/YMU_kZMMtSI/AAAAAAAAGVg/yNbPOcbxST4NUW1zeBESTNn7JB93rafDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/harlots.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1892" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFkT8vWUVDA/YMU_kZMMtSI/AAAAAAAAGVg/yNbPOcbxST4NUW1zeBESTNn7JB93rafDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/harlots.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.theharlotqueens.com/" target="_blank">The Harlot Queens</a>- I had the pleasure of being able to
listen to this group.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Their harmonies
and humor were some of the best I have heard.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nnz_Ux1at4/YMU_sMYnsiI/AAAAAAAAGVk/0baOCu3lD6oERkwKFg0vRVeRAkBYH5dOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/encampment.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nnz_Ux1at4/YMU_sMYnsiI/AAAAAAAAGVk/0baOCu3lD6oERkwKFg0vRVeRAkBYH5dOACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/encampment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://knightsofgore.com/" target="_blank">Knights of Gore</a>-This group o had an encampment and shows
throughout the day. You could also visit and learn sword fighting techniques.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dmy7PDBY6lg/YMU_zUD7ZcI/AAAAAAAAGVo/Jm3paxmbqdcpZAD3_bfz_cZmzwnjK_yJACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/harper.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dmy7PDBY6lg/YMU_zUD7ZcI/AAAAAAAAGVo/Jm3paxmbqdcpZAD3_bfz_cZmzwnjK_yJACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/harper.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://theharperandtheminstrel.com/" target="_blank">The Harper and the Minstrel</a>- A duo I have seen at several
faires.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am so impressed with the
talent of this pair of performers. Truly a do not miss show.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6pImbebb1W8/YMVAbZL9bkI/AAAAAAAAGV4/PseCpNkSkCsA9oaaip4kBqFzW7BToGUDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/auntie%2Bspices.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6pImbebb1W8/YMVAbZL9bkI/AAAAAAAAGV4/PseCpNkSkCsA9oaaip4kBqFzW7BToGUDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/auntie%2Bspices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Auntie-Arwens-Spices-152669034762725" target="_blank">Auntie Arwen’s Spices</a>- If you need any kind of spice and so
much more, then this is the place to go. You will be amazed at the selection,
and the price!</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wjTq7svv1UE/YMVB7GraAzI/AAAAAAAAGWA/K28OCzyNfw8kNMhmCEc-TRArqgWYFT0BACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cornerstone.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wjTq7svv1UE/YMVB7GraAzI/AAAAAAAAGWA/K28OCzyNfw8kNMhmCEc-TRArqgWYFT0BACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/cornerstone.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneCreations/" target="_blank">Cornerstone Creations</a>- One of my favorite people to go visit
at the faire. He makes some wonderful creations out of concrete.</span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyglxgUEldi6LIpUEK5X6OFogTm_5oLXESqOMGfYNm6kY1GKoPLpD-JMHfbdJHQKUZTWTlCMGLD7_jkfGcitg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">They had a parade</span></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C4FBjyJY5tc/YMaucXO84II/AAAAAAAAGWU/1-gcj_6lXSkG4YU_e4_3IERzhVyWIoP5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/derossa%2Bboots.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1534" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C4FBjyJY5tc/YMaucXO84II/AAAAAAAAGWU/1-gcj_6lXSkG4YU_e4_3IERzhVyWIoP5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/derossa%2Bboots.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/derosasbootsandleather/" target="_blank">DeRosas Boots</a>- You need some leather boots or accessories,
then start your search here.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7xYUP-0dEgE/YMavpLaDvII/AAAAAAAAGWc/4hfsJDyfpJ0g5z8S0HkclttPn_ftoNg5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/dragon%2Bnest.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7xYUP-0dEgE/YMavpLaDvII/AAAAAAAAGWc/4hfsJDyfpJ0g5z8S0HkclttPn_ftoNg5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/dragon%2Bnest.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.dragonsnestdesigns.com/home.html" target="_blank">Dragon Nest Designs</a>- Maker of some wonderful handmade
jewelry. A nice regular of the faires I attend.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7EKYEAZtqXg/YMawUe3EMzI/AAAAAAAAGWk/FL6i-ls00uob_pWDlZTaffLnXjRMUFQDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Valk%2Bvangaurd.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7EKYEAZtqXg/YMawUe3EMzI/AAAAAAAAGWk/FL6i-ls00uob_pWDlZTaffLnXjRMUFQDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Valk%2Bvangaurd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ValkyrieVanguard/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Valkyrie Vanguard</a><span style="font-size: x-large;">- Friends I have not seen in a long
time. They sell some wonderful flowered
crowns and head wreaths. Definingly check out their products.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNjtSKNXvCw/YMawti3-zJI/AAAAAAAAGWs/meakhCn1xJ4B8WhGwOYjOCHDvPF8rGilQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/warload%2Bcrusade.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1665" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNjtSKNXvCw/YMawti3-zJI/AAAAAAAAGWs/meakhCn1xJ4B8WhGwOYjOCHDvPF8rGilQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/warload%2Bcrusade.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.thewarlordscrusadeleatherarmory.com/" target="_blank">Warlords Crusade Armory</a>- Great hand made leather armor. I
had a wonderful conversation with them at the faire.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bopT1kjurj8/YMayJJgiNZI/AAAAAAAAGXA/lEupWYrJGDIHL7K0Obw3_JVXIq9DzYOWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/we%2Bkeep%2Bu%2Bin%2Bstiches.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bopT1kjurj8/YMayJJgiNZI/AAAAAAAAGXA/lEupWYrJGDIHL7K0Obw3_JVXIq9DzYOWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/we%2Bkeep%2Bu%2Bin%2Bstiches.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://we-keep-you-in-stitches.com/" target="_blank">We Keep you in Stitches</a>- Great talent in creating these hand
made creatures. I bought a wonderful gift from them for someone at work.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IPbm36DspU8/YMaym55ZX5I/AAAAAAAAGXI/LH95HbBJS4UxUAaYGtx1C9gQtvT1wrdpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/knightly%2Bendeavor.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IPbm36DspU8/YMaym55ZX5I/AAAAAAAAGXI/LH95HbBJS4UxUAaYGtx1C9gQtvT1wrdpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/knightly%2Bendeavor.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.knightly.com/" target="_blank">Knightly Endeavors</a>- Another</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> friend I have missed speaking to
over the last year. They sell wonderful clothing for every knight or lady.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tt1Vst1bF5I/YMaz1dNplpI/AAAAAAAAGXQ/j5L1Uq-xTYUkOOOhvKaBCra4iWyisNNagCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/jesters%2Bbazaar.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1758" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tt1Vst1bF5I/YMaz1dNplpI/AAAAAAAAGXQ/j5L1Uq-xTYUkOOOhvKaBCra4iWyisNNagCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/jesters%2Bbazaar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jesters-Bazaar-105158084202553/" target="_blank">Jester’s Bazaar Candy</a>- Be it new, or classic candy, they
have it.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6wumQb4Mms/YMa2VXB0mzI/AAAAAAAAGXY/n0R7RQuIYHIXiFQ5cAH-lDSobyOwrDLawCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/wagon.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f6wumQb4Mms/YMa2VXB0mzI/AAAAAAAAGXY/n0R7RQuIYHIXiFQ5cAH-lDSobyOwrDLawCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/wagon.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.theparadisecoach.com/Tiaras-c58803017" target="_blank">Paradise Coach</a>- Seller of some pretty amazing jewelry,
specializing in tiaras.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m6-JMkSHdQY" width="320" youtube-src-id="m6-JMkSHdQY"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The video I created about the faire including a quick scene from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/spurofthemomentjoust" target="_blank">Spur of the Moment Jousting</a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q6Lm5Nh1PDI/YMa4EW-9MaI/AAAAAAAAGXg/Ej7bnhfIFWEOTZjIWKJmbrFRP_fcJPSGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/woodswords.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q6Lm5Nh1PDI/YMa4EW-9MaI/AAAAAAAAGXg/Ej7bnhfIFWEOTZjIWKJmbrFRP_fcJPSGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/woodswords.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.blackswanarmoury.com/" target="_blank">Black Swan Armory</a>- They sell wooden swords and shields. A
great staple at the faires I attend.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FyJsinqSKSo/YMa41WfbmQI/AAAAAAAAGXo/6kl92fEPaPcKakijtarA8Ycr801aS73NACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/mysch%2Bmirth.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FyJsinqSKSo/YMa41WfbmQI/AAAAAAAAGXo/6kl92fEPaPcKakijtarA8Ycr801aS73NACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/mysch%2Bmirth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MischiefAndMirth/" target="_blank">Mischief and Mirth</a>- Leather masks galore and so much more.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cf0bGxVsiQI/YMa6ChT_Q4I/AAAAAAAAGX0/Qg-KWThmU6k6QRd0h_kMieeEgCulzU80QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/paws%2Band%2Breflect.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cf0bGxVsiQI/YMa6ChT_Q4I/AAAAAAAAGX0/Qg-KWThmU6k6QRd0h_kMieeEgCulzU80QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/paws%2Band%2Breflect.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://paws-and-reflect.business.site/" target="_blank">Paws and Reflect</a>- Hand made candles. Best part, a portion of the proceeds go to
animal shelters and recues.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B-T7C9SLh0o/YMa62CL7KQI/AAAAAAAAGX8/cHeRE4LwVLck1iFpk4_O-WIJJ62aTRb5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ye%2Bolde%2Bfudge.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1682" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B-T7C9SLh0o/YMa62CL7KQI/AAAAAAAAGX8/cHeRE4LwVLck1iFpk4_O-WIJJ62aTRb5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/ye%2Bolde%2Bfudge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefudgeladyuxbridge/" target="_blank">Ye Old Fudge Lady</a>- Who can resist homemade fudge, I can't.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SwBMkebiU58/YMa7Y5FqOVI/AAAAAAAAGYE/chwmKiS8AbcpqBqVJu7NXRBBGr46SgJ8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/fun%2Btyme%2Bjew.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SwBMkebiU58/YMa7Y5FqOVI/AAAAAAAAGYE/chwmKiS8AbcpqBqVJu7NXRBBGr46SgJ8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/fun%2Btyme%2Bjew.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Funtimesjewelry" target="_blank">Fun Times Jewelry</a>- Jewelry made for fun times.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EG1qJz_OQq4/YMa-IeSWDTI/AAAAAAAAGYM/J2NlZ6-tm-IwQpp4ngrPeCfTbStFu_YLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/lame%2Bhorse.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EG1qJz_OQq4/YMa-IeSWDTI/AAAAAAAAGYM/J2NlZ6-tm-IwQpp4ngrPeCfTbStFu_YLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/lame%2Bhorse.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lamehorsecreations/" target="_blank">Lame Horse Creations</a>- A vendor I first saw at the<a href="https://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/06/summer-solstice-renaissance-faire-2019.html" target="_blank"> Summer Solstice Renaissance Faire</a> in 2019. They specialize in handmade dragons, fairy wings, </span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: large;">clothing, plushes, paper crafts and so much more. </span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-neAALe1oCyY/YMa-kXJwsGI/AAAAAAAAGYU/3zuzGEpillYdf0kB3XldVrRj0LnaHP3gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/3%2Bfreindly%2Bvikings.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-neAALe1oCyY/YMa-kXJwsGI/AAAAAAAAGYU/3zuzGEpillYdf0kB3XldVrRj0LnaHP3gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/3%2Bfreindly%2Bvikings.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">3 Friendly Vikings- Cannot defend yourself against 3 Vikings that
sell coffee and donuts.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilL3BSBHkpE/YMa_P5yXLcI/AAAAAAAAGYc/UcBPCMO8AtsBOk9uYqJvkhj6kS2U_ZcHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/festival%2Bfotos.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilL3BSBHkpE/YMa_P5yXLcI/AAAAAAAAGYc/UcBPCMO8AtsBOk9uYqJvkhj6kS2U_ZcHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/festival%2Bfotos.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/festivalfotos" target="_blank">Festival Fotos</a>- This is one of my favorites. I have seen them at numerous faires. Get your
picture taken with your costume, or rent on from them.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GXHiC2_3GwM/YMbATxoDqzI/AAAAAAAAGYk/h-khjhfx3ssK-CHIL0yf79vjeGGZL4WsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/misfit%2Bstylis.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GXHiC2_3GwM/YMbATxoDqzI/AAAAAAAAGYk/h-khjhfx3ssK-CHIL0yf79vjeGGZL4WsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/misfit%2Bstylis.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MisfitStyls-109718197362124" target="_blank">MysfitStyls</a>- Wonderful artisans of woodcraft and jewelry. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LyoRqf3wfzQ/YMbA8XOeAEI/AAAAAAAAGYs/LI36vikCvGgunmK-1hWxlsu5v_X2EQbtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/there%2Bwas%2Ba%2Bstar%2Bdanced.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1770" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LyoRqf3wfzQ/YMbA8XOeAEI/AAAAAAAAGYs/LI36vikCvGgunmK-1hWxlsu5v_X2EQbtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/there%2Bwas%2Ba%2Bstar%2Bdanced.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/a.star.danced" target="_blank">There was a star danced</a>- A great place to buy beautiful
lanterns</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9kAufFBpnE/YMbB8bx3kNI/AAAAAAAAGY0/4SeOIt4XbZYBTS2Thhdh-yuEITyGVrNIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ezmeranti.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9kAufFBpnE/YMbB8bx3kNI/AAAAAAAAGY0/4SeOIt4XbZYBTS2Thhdh-yuEITyGVrNIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/ezmeranti.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Emazanti-Creations-427854563931849" target="_blank">Emazanti Creations</a>- Sellers of some wonderful clothing for both men and woman.</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There was so much more at the <a href="https://robinhoodsfaire.com/" target="_blank">Robin Hoods Faire</a>, I suggest you go to their website and look at the list of vendors and performers, you will not regret it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I am glad that the time of the pandemic is beginning to end, however, I do wish each of you to still practice proper COVID procedures. So that you will enjoy the upcoming faires and read about them here.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1j37j2JDrVQ/VH3mp4cIvOI/AAAAAAAAAV4/31oxHnXBeU86UUhsRqck3yC7P9A7lg9awCPcBGAYYCw/s451/WAR6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="228" height="204" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1j37j2JDrVQ/VH3mp4cIvOI/AAAAAAAAAV4/31oxHnXBeU86UUhsRqck3yC7P9A7lg9awCPcBGAYYCw/w103-h204/WAR6.jpg" width="103" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">W.A. Rusho is a pro wrestler, author and historian, you can contact him via his <a href="http://www.warusho.com" target="_blank">website </a>or <a href="mailto:w.a.rusho@gmail.com" target="_blank">email.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-61656551889551288522020-12-22T19:03:00.002-08:002020-12-23T18:05:50.798-08:00Krampus, Terrifying Christmas Creatures Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyXROVEjO0c/X-KvjYvCWZI/AAAAAAAAFn4/b-4ZmyGSFZ0BRNCHdt5J7LZf-s2Umx_2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s556/Krampus%2Bsleigh.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyXROVEjO0c/X-KvjYvCWZI/AAAAAAAAFn4/b-4ZmyGSFZ0BRNCHdt5J7LZf-s2Umx_2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Krampus%2Bsleigh.jpg" width="600" /></span></a><span><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">On my last <a href="https://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-krampus-and-other-wonderful.html " target="_blank">post</a> we discussed some of the weird terrifying
creatures that haunt Christmas, they will make you scream, give you nightmares
and make you wish you were never born, now we are going to talk about more them
and others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DW38olDAoWk/X-KwSQHIGiI/AAAAAAAAFoA/231COZ3egGgdI0HAXu7KNYadJxJuxCo0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s556/Krampus%2Bsleigh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DW38olDAoWk/X-KwSQHIGiI/AAAAAAAAFoA/231COZ3egGgdI0HAXu7KNYadJxJuxCo0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Krampus%2Bsleigh.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">Krampus- From my last post I promised to talk more about
him. He is the "half-goat, half-demon” king of holiday horrors. The
Krampus is hairy, usually brown or black, and has cloven hooves with horns of a
goat. His has fangs and a long tongue.</span></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">The Krampus carries a sack or backpack, in there are the
worse children in the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will
take these children back with him to hell, or make a fire and cook them to eat
in some dark cave.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">One other thing the Krampus carries are birch twitches,
where if you are a bad, or spoiled, child he will whip you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He may also deliver not presents, but coal or
birch sticks (called ruten) to bad naughty children.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">The worse part of the story of Krampus, as with other
similar stories we will cite below, is he travels with St. Nicholas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You heard that right, Santa Claus gives this
horrible creature a ride on his sleigh so that Santa can act like a saint,
while letting the Krampus beat or devour children, or even drag them off to
hell.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">In some countries that Krampusnacht, this occurs on December
5<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The feast of St.
Nicholas occurs on December 6h, the night before is the Krampusnacht or Krampus
Night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During this time, people will
dress up as the Krampus and parade around or go door to door demanding
schnapps. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVj28jJYC7g/X-Kwrm2HH8I/AAAAAAAAFoI/Prgh3VIYCR8NuPQ2AmySnXbeGMjOrvLawCLcBGAsYHQ/s394/hans.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="279" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVj28jJYC7g/X-Kwrm2HH8I/AAAAAAAAFoI/Prgh3VIYCR8NuPQ2AmySnXbeGMjOrvLawCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/hans.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Hans Trapp (or Christmas Scarecrow)- This is a very unique
Christmas legend, because it is based on a real person. His real name was Hans
von Trotha, and he was a knight. Before I get into his real story, I want to
discuss the legend first.</span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">According to legend, he was an evil man with terrifying
desires. He was powerful due to his dealings with the Devil, the pope upon
hearing of this had him excommunicated. He then moved into makeshift home in
Bavaria. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">It was here that he had his first desire to taste human
flesh. He dressed as a scarecrow and waited for his victim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He saw a young boy and stabbed him with a
sharp stick. Then he dragged him home, cut him into small pieces and cooked
him. He went to eat a piece of the human cooked flesh when he was struck by a
lightning bolt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">He was then condemned to mend his ways by being an assistant
to St. Nicholas. Like the other companions of St. Nicholas, his purpose is to
punish bad children.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">Now let’s get back to the real man, Hans von Trotha.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had an argument over some property near a
church. The abbot would not concede to him owning the property, so Hans von
Trotha built a dam and cut off the water supply to the village. The abbot had
the dam destroyed which flooded the local homes and farms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">Hearing of this argument, the pope summoned Hans von
Trotha.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He refused to go meet with the
pope and instead sent a letter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
letter stated how righteous he was, and the sins committed by the local abbot.
Pope Alexander VI was not impressed with his correspondence and had him
excommunicated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">In a European world influenced by the church,
excommunication did not seem to hurt Hans von Trotha. He served in the French
royal court where he was given a knighthood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After his death, all sanctions against him they were removed
posthumously.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wEF6EOz24Po/X-Kw4su_ClI/AAAAAAAAFoM/ShOuG9LqkkY_aluWxuRXlGswvJ3Hz1OLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s394/Krencht.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="279" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wEF6EOz24Po/X-Kw4su_ClI/AAAAAAAAFoM/ShOuG9LqkkY_aluWxuRXlGswvJ3Hz1OLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Krencht.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">In folklore in some parts of Germany, there is Knecht
Ruprecht, this translates as Farmhand Rupert or Servant Rupert, is a companion
of Saint Nicholas. He a man with a long beard, wearing a pointed hat and
dressed in brown or grey.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">He is often
portrayed with a staff and a limp from an injury he occurred as a child. In
legend he was a farmhand or orphaned child who St. Nicholas raised to be his
assistant.</span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">Knecht Ruprecht asks children whether they know their
prayers. If they do, they receive presents such as apples or gingerbread. If
they do not their prayers, he beats the children with his bag of ashes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyjAqaHDO6A/X-KxHeIUJ2I/AAAAAAAAFoU/XRx47J6hmgk7QH01eJFANHVJdaRhShRmACLcBGAsYHQ/s556/Brinksnell.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyjAqaHDO6A/X-KxHeIUJ2I/AAAAAAAAFoU/XRx47J6hmgk7QH01eJFANHVJdaRhShRmACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Brinksnell.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">Belsnickel is a companion of Saint Nicholas in Germany.
Belsnickel is a man wearing fur which covers his entire body, and sometimes he
wears a mask with a long tongue. At Christmas he visits children and delivers
socks or shoes full of candy, but if the children were not good, they will find
coal and in their stockings.</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pudzr2hMzc4/X-KxUzAa9VI/AAAAAAAAFoY/YTG0t33ibnQBeQogJw7jB1HeNbzgPkKWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1157/JosephineBaker1957NL.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1157" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pudzr2hMzc4/X-KxUzAa9VI/AAAAAAAAFoY/YTG0t33ibnQBeQogJw7jB1HeNbzgPkKWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/JosephineBaker1957NL.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;">Josephine Baker meeting Sinterklaas & Black Pete<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The person who associated a work with this deed has
dedicated the work to the public domain by waiving all of their rights to the
work worldwide under copyright law</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: white;"><a name="_Hlk59560153" style="font-size: large;">Zwarte Piet </a><span style="font-size: large;">or Black Pete, this
is a unique character. Piet is said to be black because he is a Moor from Spain.
Like other St Nicholas companions, he is the one punishing ill-behaved children
by beating them or even taking them back to Spain. Unlike others that are “companions”
of St. Nicholas, Zwarte Piet is considered a servant to him.</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">Zwarte Piet is often portrayed by a white person in black
face wearing vibrant colored medieval garb or even in
jester’s outfits, because of this
characterization he is now considered racist.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">All the above when they beat children often use a birch rod
or bundle called a ruten. The birch as well as the ruten has pagan origins. In
some countries it is used as the Maypole to celebrate spring, in others it is
even used to ward off demons or fairies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">I hope you have enjoyed our journey into the dark side of
Christmas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;">W.A.Rusho is a professional wrestler, writer and historian.
You can contact him via his <a href="mailto:w.a.rusho@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /></div>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-41531983904818759242020-12-07T22:38:00.005-08:002020-12-23T17:42:36.547-08:00The Krampus and other Wonderful Christmas Terrors (part 1)<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hTTEVAp6HJg/X88UnBjL2XI/AAAAAAAAFhM/OiyV5NV5CkcDKG9FqD5IwQp-OLBgJPg6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s556/krampus3%2Btail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" height="283" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hTTEVAp6HJg/X88UnBjL2XI/AAAAAAAAFhM/OiyV5NV5CkcDKG9FqD5IwQp-OLBgJPg6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h283/krampus3%2Btail.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Christmas is a time of joy and peace among the human race. This
is what we all hope for, but there is a darker sinister side of Christmas that
is rarely discussed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let us look through
the veil of the joyful Christmas and get a glance at its darker side.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-na6oihko1lE/X88U_AlOanI/AAAAAAAAFhU/kiWgLnMCLZ0BJwZDOTurSFw65nhogSFpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1273/frau.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1273" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-na6oihko1lE/X88U_AlOanI/AAAAAAAAFhU/kiWgLnMCLZ0BJwZDOTurSFw65nhogSFpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/frau.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="sans-serif" style="text-align: start;">This work is in the </span><b style="font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;"><a class="extiw" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/public_domain" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-decoration-line: none;" title="en:public domain">public domain</a><br /></b><span face="sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"> in its country of origin and other countries<br /> (including the US)and areas <br />where the </span><a class="extiw" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries%27_copyright_lengths" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;" title="w:List of countries' copyright lengths">copyright term</a><span face="sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"> is the<br /> author's </span><span face="sans-serif" style="text-align: start;">life plus 100 years or fewe</span></span><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #202122; text-align: start;">r</span><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #202122; text-align: start;">.</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Frau Perchta- originated celebrated in Austria and
Bavaria.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">The history of this story, like
so many comes from Jacob Grimm (yes, from Brothers Grimm) and more recently Lotte
Motz a great historian of Germanic mythology and folklore.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Her name may mean "the bright one". She is often
depicted wearing a white gown or dress. She is often displayed as a lovely
woman, with skin that was white (hence her name) or an old haggard looking
woman with a large foot.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">She was responsible for enforcing certain rules dealing
mostly with spinning and weaving. The most disturbing accounts of her was she
would search houses looking for children, mostly or servants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they worked hard at spinning during the
year, she would leave a coin as a reward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If this person was lazy, she would rip their stomachs open, tear their
insides out and stuff them with straw.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kwPiTePN9MI/X88V_f7Q2-I/AAAAAAAAFhg/SCGPIQDITe8d_T6wYVwM7L3zzGK0uTxtACLcBGAsYHQ/s556/Spidertree%2Bcomp.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kwPiTePN9MI/X88V_f7Q2-I/AAAAAAAAFhg/SCGPIQDITe8d_T6wYVwM7L3zzGK0uTxtACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Spidertree%2Bcomp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas Spiders- Ok, this is not a scary and terrifying
one, unless like me you go into a catanionic state when you see one.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">The story of these spiders are similar to
the shoemaker and the elves.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">There are
several variations of this story but this one is a popular one. A poor widow
and her children loved Christmas, and although she could not afford gifts, she
at least wanted decorations for her tree. In the spring an acorn fell inside
the house and rooted itself into the floor. All year they children took care of
it and it grew. When it came time for the holidays, they were too poor to get
decorations.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">The local spiders heard the
children cry in their sleep, and they decided to do something nice for them.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The spiders worked all night spinning their webs to decorate the tree. When the family woke up, they could not believe their eyes as the tree was decorated in splendid white webs.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Afterwards, when the sun rays hit the web they turned into silver and gold, and the family was poor no more. In other versions it was a visiting St. Nicholas that turned the spider web into silver and gold.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">To this day a spider in Poland, Germany and Ukraine making a home in your Christmas tree is a sign of good luck.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ysTA4euAbhI/X88XtWFRvsI/AAAAAAAAFh8/YGXQnVv2tA0ZOA8CYzKANJDNPUGNC98pgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1311/Mari_Lwyd_NLW.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="947" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ysTA4euAbhI/X88XtWFRvsI/AAAAAAAAFh8/YGXQnVv2tA0ZOA8CYzKANJDNPUGNC98pgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Mari_Lwyd_NLW.jpg" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: xx-small;">By Čeněk Zibrt - Čeněk Zibrt. Masopust držíme. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: xx-small;">Praha :
Nákladem F. Šimáčka, 1910, Public Domain, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Mari Lwyd we will go to Whales to learn about this wassailing
custom. This custom would consist of a person (usually several) having a
costume consisting of a horse skull (or decorative one made of something
similar to paper mache) and having a white cloth or sheet covering their body,
so you would only see the horse head.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">They fist would knock on a door and sing a song that asked
for entry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The residents would give an
excuse of why they should not enter, this resulted in the horse headed visitor
to again singing or reciting poetry asking for enter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would go back and forth until the
resident inside ran out of reason for them not to enter. this is called pwnco.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Once inside the one of the visitors still in full dress,
would terrify children run around disturbing or knocking down items while the leader
of the group would try to restrain him, during this time they would be singing
or dancing, eating, drinking and singing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">This holiday may have derived from pagan times when during
celebrations such as May Day or Halloween where people would parade around with
horse skulls, eventually this would merge with the custom of wassailing.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">We are going to visit Iceland for the next couple Christmas
tradtions, they seem to get more terrifying the more north you go.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5C90SGBB23A/X88dBNNbzZI/AAAAAAAAFiQ/TH2fx9EI-V4kYtPjXdfeCW9Or74HKDcnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s556/yulecat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5C90SGBB23A/X88dBNNbzZI/AAAAAAAAFiQ/TH2fx9EI-V4kYtPjXdfeCW9Or74HKDcnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/yulecat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a name="_Hlk56771664" style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Gryla and Leppaludi</a><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">_ First Leppaludi
is a lazy giant who does not much except sleep in a cave. Gryla on the other
hand is a vicious giantess who cooks and eats naughty mischievous children.
Originally, the story of Gryla is she was a beggar who walks around asking the
parents to give hr their disobedient children.</span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">
</span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">You could either chase her away or give her (non-children food).</span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The Yule Lads are the sons of Gryla and Leppalud.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each one of the lads comes into town during
the 13 nights of the yule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The children
will leave theirs shows on the window sills, the visiting lad will leave gifts
in the shoes of the good children while bad children get a potato.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later in history, each of the Yule Lads do
are assigned mischievous and less gruesome acts upon bad people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One will slam doors, while another Hides in
the rafters and snatches sausages that are being smoked and so on.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">The Yule Cat a pet of Gryla and Leppaludi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This you need some background info. If you
worked hard and was good for the year, you are presented new clothes for
Christmas eve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This giant cat roams
Iceland and devours those who do not have new clothes.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0VgtFFEBKII/X88dRE88ZlI/AAAAAAAAFiY/mKgBs9ycxXcgthE0sDiPdneO7LGm6mfiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s556/krampus3%2Btail.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0VgtFFEBKII/X88dRE88ZlI/AAAAAAAAFiY/mKgBs9ycxXcgthE0sDiPdneO7LGm6mfiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/krampus3%2Btail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Krampus the current king of the Christmas Creatures-</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">In the last several years this fella has
become popular in the United States and other parts that were unaware of him.
TV shows, movies and other media have made him the celebrity of the pagan
Christmas traditions. I will mention more about the Krampus in my next post.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BuU9hu1mCGY/X88distW-EI/AAAAAAAAFig/IXhNbrEtgnkElEeOekEct_a9KssZt8UvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s342/Kallikatzaroi.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="342" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BuU9hu1mCGY/X88distW-EI/AAAAAAAAFig/IXhNbrEtgnkElEeOekEct_a9KssZt8UvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Kallikatzaroi.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">This work is in the </span><b style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: start;"><a class="extiw" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/public_domain" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-decoration-line: none;" title="en:public domain">public domain</a><br /></b><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;"> in its country of origin and other countries<br /> (including the US)and areas <br />where the </span><a class="extiw" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries%27_copyright_lengths" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;" title="w:List of countries' copyright lengths">copyright term</a><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;"> is the<br /> author's </span><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">life plus 100 years or fewer</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Kallikantzari- a unique set of creatures.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">They usually live in the underworld; they
spend the year trying to saw through the tree of life. When the sun begins to have
fewest hours during the day, near winter solstice, they forget the tree and
come above ground to torment the living.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Around the epiphany (January 6) the sun begins to show more
light, so they return to the underground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>During this short period, the tree of life has repaired itself, so they
start again trying to saw it down.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">They tormented the living differently depending on the
location of the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In some areas, at
night they would jump on the back of an unsuspecting traveler and demand them
to take them wherever they wanted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
would end at the crack of dawn.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Some countries they tormented adulterers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here they would wait for them to leave the
house to commit adultery, and again jump on their back, this time beating,
whipping or biting their backs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">As you noticed some illustrations above are from public domain, however some I created with <a href="https://www.daz3d.com/" target="_blank">Daz Studio</a>. If you want to try to create your own illustrations and animations, try it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: large;">So that is some of the terrifying Christmas creatures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next time we will continue our journey into
these holiday horrors. You can read it <a href="https://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2020/12/krampus-terrifying-christmas-creatures.html" target="_blank">here.</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWzp2SQf6XU/VIcr61FXgEI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/QQRwfoX1BxscqCRS0LWRoAgYg064rXmmgCPcBGAYYCw/s584/war1.bmp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="581" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWzp2SQf6XU/VIcr61FXgEI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/QQRwfoX1BxscqCRS0LWRoAgYg064rXmmgCPcBGAYYCw/w199-h200/war1.bmp" width="199" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">W.A.Rusho is a historian, professional wrestler and
author. You can reach him via his <a href="www.warusho.com" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="mailto:w.a.rusho@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-22944394781605881582020-11-04T23:11:00.009-08:002020-11-04T23:15:59.992-08:00Full Moon and Halloween Too<p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wC4Gxq9Vcqs/X6OcswkzFWI/AAAAAAAAFJY/WL_zMH0D7M0Fa6r39GrtP0lBOD-Hi8-iQCLcBGAsYHQ/s556/halloween%2Bhouse%2Bcomp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="556" height="254" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wC4Gxq9Vcqs/X6OcswkzFWI/AAAAAAAAFJY/WL_zMH0D7M0Fa6r39GrtP0lBOD-Hi8-iQCLcBGAsYHQ/w359-h254/halloween%2Bhouse%2Bcomp.jpg" width="359" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><span><span style="font-size: large;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It is the year 2020, and we all know how this year has gone
so far. We have been besieged by elections, pandemics, economic difficulties,
miss information and anything else in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Halloween would also suffer some setbacks this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many children would not go out trick r
treating, but rather do inside activities with their families. This is totally
understandable in this unstable year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
also had a full moon and here it was cold, but clear so we could see it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TsRMRDQ2PTI/X6OehmwDuRI/AAAAAAAAFJk/PewsIsJoEcgQmrEd75BXYjU1o-PBMh-WACLcBGAsYHQ/s1399/table%2B%2Bclean.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="1399" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TsRMRDQ2PTI/X6OehmwDuRI/AAAAAAAAFJk/PewsIsJoEcgQmrEd75BXYjU1o-PBMh-WACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/table%2B%2Bclean.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>I did make an attempt on doing a limited Halloween at my
house.</span><span> </span><span>This included to make sure social
distancing and making it as safe as possible for those children who did venture
out into the cold night here that was Halloween. This included putting candy in
bags and also setting up a hand sanitizing station.</span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Let’s get into the decoration and costume I wore this
Halloween.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Many of my readers will notice my costume and decorations I
had previously purchased. I collect these every year (sometimes on sail after
Halloween) and use them later on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5TY4BGtt7ks/X6Oe5koInCI/AAAAAAAAFJs/ihm4S6dUyeI1RovMAIeRfZX9j5aXKw2FACLcBGAsYHQ/s1178/mycostume.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1178" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5TY4BGtt7ks/X6Oe5koInCI/AAAAAAAAFJs/ihm4S6dUyeI1RovMAIeRfZX9j5aXKw2FACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/mycostume.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Using my steampunk costume I had put together last year, you can
read about it <a href="https://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/11/halloween-2019-and-enchanted-city-fall.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bought a vampire
mask to go over my Corvid approved mask and made my costume.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I will go to retail stores that pop up during the Halloween
season such as the Spirit Store,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>these
stores do have a large selection of items, but are also a little pricey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GEiTIVQ1sH0/X6OfBUTlecI/AAAAAAAAFJw/dExXv5RMzsEg5iSnXMwpfffxeHBEF0T8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Costumer.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GEiTIVQ1sH0/X6OfBUTlecI/AAAAAAAAFJw/dExXv5RMzsEg5iSnXMwpfffxeHBEF0T8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Costumer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I do however, prefer to shop local, and when I am in the
Albany, NY area I shop at <a href="https://www.thecostumer.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAv4n9BRA9EiwA30WND2s6QUvgYpn2p6OZGUQKbH3b3Gdxaz-O5p5XEfNFC7MMwh6Emmdd-hoC06EQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">The Costumer</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a wonderful store with 2 locations one in Albany, the other in Schenectady,
NY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Halloween time make sure to check out the
back with their </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UAyzeVPsPuM/X6OfHrdlvqI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/ofZcOTFHk34hLEns48d986fR8DYV9dJdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/costumer%2Bdecpr.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UAyzeVPsPuM/X6OfHrdlvqI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/ofZcOTFHk34hLEns48d986fR8DYV9dJdACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/costumer%2Bdecpr.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">decorations.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zUAHXCUI-_A/X6OfaqZ0ZYI/AAAAAAAAFKE/mexanNs5q7EEP2PNTMLdjhzyNF8G1HHmACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/inf%2Bmann.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zUAHXCUI-_A/X6OfaqZ0ZYI/AAAAAAAAFKE/mexanNs5q7EEP2PNTMLdjhzyNF8G1HHmACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/inf%2Bmann.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>At The Costumer I often purchase many items, I particularly like
buying their inflatable mannequins. With these and some masks and costumes I
can create a great looking decoration.</span><span>
</span><span>This is a great and inexpensive way to make decorations.</span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKOBVbidCTw/X6Ofk8ELeeI/AAAAAAAAFKI/fXG733XEvewi2vJVIgKdqu4NCdpLEKBuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1091/scrrecrow.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1091" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKOBVbidCTw/X6Ofk8ELeeI/AAAAAAAAFKI/fXG733XEvewi2vJVIgKdqu4NCdpLEKBuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/scrrecrow.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Using the mannequin, and modifying an animated scarecrow
door decoration, I created a new decoration.</span><span>
</span><span>Using the test button that came with the scarecrow decoration and a
remote device I created a brand-new decoration for my yard. </span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a-lk1Aq_I8s/X6Okr4pWaKI/AAAAAAAAFKU/_vS9KN5R3oY2uQbIp_3NIH8pa8sDGpYcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s703/pumkinpath.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="703" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a-lk1Aq_I8s/X6Okr4pWaKI/AAAAAAAAFKU/_vS9KN5R3oY2uQbIp_3NIH8pa8sDGpYcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/pumkinpath.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>As usual I used small Styrofoam pumpkins that are very inexpensive.
Sometimes, I cut them into a jack-o-lantern or simply cut a whole in the
bottom.</span><span> </span><span>Putting a battery powered tea
light, or a chem-light inside, I make a lighted up pathway on my sidewalk.</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pq4s_QWCYNY" width="320" youtube-src-id="pq4s_QWCYNY"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My video of Halloween at my house</span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I did have a limited number of trick r treaters at my
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though they were limited, I
hope the ones that did come to my house I hope they enjoyed Halloween.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">If you enjoy our Halloween trip, I hope you will share and
leave a comment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always enjoy your
responses.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">W.A.Rusho is a professional wrestler, writer and historian. You can contact him via his <a href="www.warusho.com">website</a> or <a href="mailto:w.a.rusho@gmail.com">email</a>.</span></p><br /><p></p>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-64199402805755889352020-10-03T21:47:00.033-07:002020-10-03T22:32:20.198-07:00Horror Hosts on the Web<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YpENqtCqcyQ/X3lIjV-Y6MI/AAAAAAAAFHs/cz8dglT6NlQr8RVNT4hV0fPSfBUN9r_8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s488/Horror%2BHosts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="488" height="305" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YpENqtCqcyQ/X3lIjV-Y6MI/AAAAAAAAFHs/cz8dglT6NlQr8RVNT4hV0fPSfBUN9r_8QCLcBGAsYHQ/w432-h305/Horror%2BHosts.jpg" width="432" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">It has been quite a long time since I have posted anything
on this blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is mostly due the
coronas virus; there were no renaissance/medieval or other faires or events I could
attend, so I had little to write about this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">As many of you know, I love Halloween, so I am not going to
let this holiday go by without a few posts during the month of October.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every year, I have written a post about monster/horror
hosts. Usually it included horror hosts that were famous or those that had an
impact on me. These included the early ones such as Vampira or the very famous
ones like Elvira. This year we are delving into something more exciting, and
more available to audiences than ever before.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Back in the day there was a horror host for almost any local
TV channel, they were legends in early television.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can read more about this in a previous
<a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-monster-moviehorror-host-history.html" target="_blank">blog post</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">After this, the horror host became famous across the
country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Individuals like Elvira, and
Joe Bob Brigg’s shows were carried on numerous networks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These individuals usually started out local
and then branched nationwide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Today, it seems with technology, a local version of the
horror host has returned, except they are not that local.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Social media sites such as Facebook has allowed some to
create a horror host character and bring it to an audience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others have found the same experience with
other sites on the internet, and even found a niche on country wide television.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">The following include some horror hosts I have followed for
some time or have recently discovered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFq8uho8_Xs/X3lJZ7r1dpI/AAAAAAAAFH0/t_wjBa-THc8BJmow8u1N0czGsgMVtqNjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s812/monkey%2Band%2Bthe%2Bmummy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="812" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFq8uho8_Xs/X3lJZ7r1dpI/AAAAAAAAFH0/t_wjBa-THc8BJmow8u1N0czGsgMVtqNjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/monkey%2Band%2Bthe%2Bmummy.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://themummyandthemonkey.com/" target="_blank">The Mummy and the Monkey</a> (</span><a name="_Hlk52574229">Harry Scary
Hangout</a><span>) This is Janet Decay and Grimm Gorr. They broadcast on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themummyandthemonkey/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>
usually on a Friday night. Their show is very well paced and packed with
excitement and jokes.</span><span> </span><span>The movies they
show might not be the best quality (they are limited to movies which are
in</span><span> </span><span>the Public Domain, many horror hosts
do this), during some of these movies (let’s say limited on entertainment
values) the mummy and the monkey will add sound effects to spice things
up.</span><span> </span><span>Make sure to check them out soon
because there are about ready to broadcast their 100</span><sup>th</sup><span> show.</span><span> </span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Usually after a Facebook broadcast, they have the Harry
Scary Hangover show on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozrQ6G0DJT9hhJMX9UDE8A " target="_blank">YouTube</a> to discuss the movies and other topics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Mummy and the Monkey also sell some
wonderful items on their <a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/mummymonkeyllc " target="_blank">Ebay</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>page. This
is a new discovery for me, and I have become a dedicated fan. Make sure you
check out the skits with Stasha from the Old Country. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-igzDlqjZiEQ/Xbj7-QIRxxI/AAAAAAAAEzQ/RnTDKhBXC3QNN_nnz7pe8MJ53J0eoqL6ACPcBGAYYCw/s960/horror%2Bhotel.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-igzDlqjZiEQ/Xbj7-QIRxxI/AAAAAAAAEzQ/RnTDKhBXC3QNN_nnz7pe8MJ53J0eoqL6ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/horror%2Bhotel.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="http://horrorhotel.net/home.html" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a> – I almost did not include Horror Hotel in this
list because although it started out on the web it is being broadcasted nationwide,
it is a show that has a larger fan base than most on my list. This has been my favorite for several years
now (check out one of my previous posts). It is hosted by the lovely Lamia,
Queen of the Dark, the mother of all vampires.
Her beauty and charm are only matched by the comedy of her program, and
her knowledge of the film industry and movies. Every episode she will give detailed information about the specific
movie played as well as the actors that starred in it. </span><span>See is joined by Lilith her snake and lil zombie and other wonderful characters. </span><span>Each year there is a <a href="http://horrorhotel.net/info.html" target="_blank">International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention</a> (which I am planning on attending next year) held in the Northeast Ohio area.</span><span> </span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Horror Hotel can be viewed on its own <a href="https://www.roku.com/whats-on/the-roku-channel" target="_blank">Roku</a> channel page and
can also be seen on <a href="https://www.myretrotv.com/" target="_blank">Retro TV</a> (on the web and broadcast tv) there, but also on
the Action Channel throughout the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I often state if you get a chance watch her show, you will not be
disappointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I had to watch only one
program, this would be it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_eENByGyglQ/V-PxY9wtdjI/AAAAAAAABUM/JtVcxqSWQZ4YK0yXg-UZhTk_7PM58_tSACPcBGAYYCw/s800/SSIFF%2B3%2BS.Beer.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="531" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_eENByGyglQ/V-PxY9wtdjI/AAAAAAAABUM/JtVcxqSWQZ4YK0yXg-UZhTk_7PM58_tSACPcBGAYYCw/s320/SSIFF%2B3%2BS.Beer.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">Caitlin Stedman and Steven C. Beer</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Speaking of the Horror Hotel Convention I mentioned above,
they have a contest for horror movies, soundtrack and scripts etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Readers of my blog will remember Caitlin
Stedman from the <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2016/09/saratoga-spring-international-film.html" target="_blank">Saratoga Springs Movie Festival</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had written a script for a horror comedy entitled
“Oh No, It's the End of the World”, I suggested to her to submit it to the <a href="http://horrorhotel.net/2020.html" target="_blank">International Horror Hotel Film Festival Convention contest</a>, well she won the 2020 Short Horror-Comedy Script. Congratulations to Caitlin for writing such a great script.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Now let us get back to talking about other horror hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojuITE3NZHw/X3lNp6G_aiI/AAAAAAAAFIA/kQp-UUvEI_4Sg56WiyCUzxaiVdefZJDEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s225/hharvy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojuITE3NZHw/X3lNp6G_aiI/AAAAAAAAFIA/kQp-UUvEI_4Sg56WiyCUzxaiVdefZJDEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/hharvy.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Halloween Harvey’s Festival of Fear- Another sampling from the Retro Channel.</span><span> </span><span>His show is very humorous show similar the classic "horror host" genre that was so popular in
the 1950's and 60'.</span><span> </span><span>Each week there are
skits from him and other members such as</span><span>
</span><span>Wanda, Fast Freddy, and Zelda. Check him out on his <a href="https://halloweenharvey.com/home" target="_blank">webpage</a>, and he does
also make personal appearances.</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Since I have mentioned Roku many times, there are numerous channels
that all have horror hosts and also reviewers of the horror movies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.osi74.com/" target="_blank">OSI 74-</a> this is another Roku channel with many horror hosts.
Please be advised some of the content is adult themed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.countgore.com/ " target="_blank">Count Gore de Vol Presents</a>: he is very significant in
several ways but mostly because he was the first horror host to present a
weekly show on the Internet. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://channelstore.roku.com/details/c6b7e6ff80f3d9fb1a91dc0fc3f24747/horror-host-network" target="_blank">Horror Host Network</a>- as the name suggests a network
featuring some horror hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you do not have a ROKU here are some sites you can find
on the web pr through social media.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.horrorhost.net/" target="_blank">The Vortexx Horror Host Network</a> is an online show that shows
numerous hosts, they also have a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyTQH0aE4-c67QnSB7hYqw/videos" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel that also has past shows or
promos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a wonderful site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are so many more I could discuss here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want you to seek out the above-mentioned
horror hosts and look for more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
movies they show might be limited, but you will find each one has its own
unique way of presenting them. I encourage each of you to seek out horror
hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">As I stated above many of these shows are excluviely on
social media or the internet, but some are broadcast on networks with local
affiliates, so do some searching for these horror hosts. I will give credit to
these sites to begin your search<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://egorschamber.com/tvhorrorhosts/hostvideosonline.html" target="_blank">E-gors List of Horror Hosts</a>- A wonderful list of horror
hosts and links to find them</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://horrorhabit.blogspot.com/p/late-night-tv-horror-hosts.html" target="_blank">Horror Habit</a>- Has a great list, and links where to see the
shows</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are some wonderful groups on Facebook for people who enjoy horror hosts:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/270743746275535/" target="_blank">Horror Hosts And Their Fans</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1919104741637648/" target="_blank">G.L.O.H. Gore-geous Ladies of Horror Hosting</a>- A great FB<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>page dedicated to female horror hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/588333094700911/" target="_blank">MonsterMash.... The history of the horror hosts </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HorrorHostMagazine/" target="_blank">Horror Hosts and Creature Features</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Some of the horror hosts I have mentioned might have a limited selection
of movies and unimpressive sets, due to budgets, but each one tries to put on a great show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They put their time, heart and souls into
each episode. They try to entertain, educate or sometimes just act silly; but
they do it for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These people are
keeping the art and tradition of the horror host alive, and I salute each one<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Next Time: Some more Halloween fun<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="581" height="148" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWzp2SQf6XU/VIcr61FXgEI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/QQRwfoX1BxscqCRS0LWRoAgYg064rXmmgCPcBGAYYCw/w147-h148/war1.bmp" width="147" /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />W.A. Rusho is a professional wrestler, author and historian. Read more about him on his homepage at www.warusho.com </span><p></p><br /><p></p>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-58502356180144129162019-12-29T13:35:00.000-08:002019-12-29T13:37:44.873-08:002019, A Year in Review-Faires and Events<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another year has passed, and it is time to look back at this
time and reminisce. For the year ending blog post, I thought I would write
about the numerous faires, and events I attended in 2019. I am trying to
include these events in order so you can make plans to attend them in 2020.
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This faire, and their summer version (see below), are some of my
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this event, I get to see one of my favorites; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Brotherhoodofthearrowandsword/" target="_blank">TheBrotherhood of the Arrow and Sword</a>.</span><br />
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This is a wonderful comic con and is held at the Saratoga Springs City
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has become one of my favorites. Held at Park Ave in Holland Patent, NY. Make plans for this faire, you will not be
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the faire I met some friends at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prettyshinyglittery" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/06/ny-capital-district-renaissance.html" target="_blank">NY Capital District Renaissance Festival</a>- The great faire
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342 Altamont Rd. Altamont, NY.
This is one of the special faires to me, since I work in this area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Favorite Shakespearean fighting troupe, <a href="https://www.vixensengarde.com/" target="_blank">The Vixens En Garde</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/06/vermont-renaissance-faire-2019.html" target="_blank">Vermont Renaissance Faire</a>- See above for the winter version.
A great, great faire. This past year I even got a picture taken there with the
L.I.A.R.S. Held at Stowe, Vermont which
has an amazing view of the mountains. Make sure to check out <a href="https://www.vtgatherings.com/" target="_blank">Vermont Gatherings</a> throughout the year for all of their wonderful events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this faire, I got a picture of me with the lovely <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LadiesofIntegrity">L.I.A.R.S</a>., (The Ladies of Integrity,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/07/midsummer-fantasy-renaissance-faire-2019.html">Midsummer Renaissance Faire</a>- Became a fan of this faire last
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/07/rhode-island-renaissance-faire-first-one.html">Rhode Island Renaissance Faire</a>- A rebirth, if you will, of
this faire. Held at Esek Hopkins Park, 12 Battey Meetinghouse Rd. Scituate, RI.
I truly enjoyed myself here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One of my favorie authors, <a href="http://www.keithwillisauthor.com/">Keith W. Willis</a></span><br />
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almost consider my own, since it seems to include many of the performers, acts
and vendors I enjoy the most. It is held at 96 Fairgrounds Road in Cummington,
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite vendors, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneCreations" target="_blank">Cornerstone Creations</a></span><br />
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beautiful Valley at 209 Clinton Rd. Cherry Valley, NY. The benefits go to the maintaining of the
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(began in 2017), but also a new faire for me as it is the first time I attended
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Rd. East Durham, NY. What a treat for me for several reason. First it was the first faire of its kind
there. Also, I was able to get back into the ring as a wrestler. This faire was also good because I met
several vendors and acts I had never seen before, it never hurts to make new
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/10/royalty-and-rogues-festival-2019.html" target="_blank">Royalty and Rogues Festival</a>- A great faire I love to attend.
Held at the Stittville Fireman’s Field 8920 NY-365, Stittville, NY. This is a great faire, I encourage you to make plans to visit it next year.</span><br />
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of mine, held at the Lebanon County Fairground, 122 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT.
This is usually the last medieval/renaissance faire I attend for the year.</span><br />
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Video of the Saratoga Comic Con, which includes one of my favorite Cosplay artists, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/montrealxmen/" target="_blank">The Montreal X-Men</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/11/saratoga-comic-con-fall-2019.html" target="_blank">Saratoga Comic Con</a>- The fall version of the same name listed
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a list of the events, faires and conventions I
attended in 2019. I hope you
enjoyed reading about them, I encourage you to look at each of their homepages
or websites. Make plans for 2020 to
attend some of these events, you will not be disappointed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is almost Christmas and time for my post about those
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<span style="font-size: large;">Much of what this post describes comes from legend and also
from the works of Jacob Grimm (yes, from the Bother’s Grimm). He was a great
historian and an authority on linguistics. We owe much to the history of
Germany because of his research and writings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before we begin, we have to remember that many of the
creatures/people I mention below are companions of Santa Clause. In fact, they act on his behalf, allowing the
jolly St. Nick to get all the glory and love by giving presents, while they are
feared for punishing children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knecht Ruprecht (aka Farmhand, or Servant Rupert) this
character originated in Nuremberg, Germany in the 17<sup>th</sup> century. He would ask children if they could
pray? Those that did got candy or fruit,
those that couldn’t got coal or a beating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Zwarte Piet (aka Black Pete or Black Peter) this is an
unusual character. Like the others he accompanies St. Nicholas on his trip. As
his name suggests he is often depicted as black (either from his race or
because he went down chimneys) He appears in the celebration on the evening of
5 December (Sinterklaasavond, which is known as St. Nicholas' Eve. At one time,
St. Nicholas punished wicked children, later it was Black Pete who took this
task over. I have a theory of Black
Pete, he is sort of a bogeyman warning children to pay attention to their
parents. At one time, the Moors from
Northern Africa raided many parts of Europe and captured mostly woman and
children to be sold as slaves. Black
Pete may be a warning to the children about these events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Belsnickel- Is different than the others, for he is not a
companion of St. Nick, but travels separately. He is similar to the origins of
St. Nicholas, for he either gives presents to good children, and punishes the
bad ones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perchta (aka Bertha, Percht, Berchte) She may of originated
from a amalgamation the old Germanic/Alp Pagan religions. In many places she
has two forms, one beautiful and white, the other old and haggard. In other areas she has a swan foot,
representing her connection to nature and being a shapeshifter. She roamed the
countryside during the 12 days of Christmas. If children were good, they found
a coin, if not, she would slit their bellies open and stuff it with straw and
pebbles. She would also do this with
people who spun yarn. If you did your work all year, you go rewarded. If you slacked on your job, you too would
have your stomach slit open.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Namahage- We are going away from Europe for this one. He is
a person dressed up as a Japanese demon.
He would have a frightening mask, wearing a straw cape or coat and
carrying a dagger. Often he would yell out such sayings as “Are there any naughty
children around”. Parents would know who
was portraying him that year and might hire him to scare their children into being good.
Usually these performances occur around New Years.</span><br />
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Christmas folklore. It seems like the
creatures get darker and more violent as we go north.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gryla – Gryla is a giantess, or troll, who searches for
children and then cooks them inside a huge pot for stew. She has a husband
named Leppaludi who mostly stays at home in their cave.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Yule Lads are the sons of Gryla and Leppaludi. They are
a group of 13 mischievous pranksters who harass people. If a child has been disobedient,
they leave a potato in their shoe. They
have some weird names associated to their traits. This includes Pottaskefill
who steals what is left in pots, Askasleikir who waits for someone to put down
his bowl so they can steal it, and Hurðaskellir who likes to slam doors at
night to wake people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Yule Cat- this is a very weird tale. If you are a hard
worker, or good child you receive an article of clothing at Christmas. This monstrous cat roams the countryside
during Christmas time (Yule) and eats people who have not received any new
clothes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now we come to the undisputed king of the creatures of
Christmas the <b>Krampus</b>. He has become more popular in the United States having
appeared on shows like The Venture Bros., American Dad and also having his own
horror movie in 2015, but I like to think I knew about him much earlier because
of my interest in medieval history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Krampus is a tall, half-goat demon like creature. He is
noted for having a long red forked tongue and horns. He carries birch sticks
(called a ruten) to beat naughty children. Birch is very significant in pagan
religions, symbolizing growth and renewal. In some sections near Austria, the
ruten is painted gold and hung in the house as a reminder of children to
behave. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He also carries chains, this may be an added feature from
Christianity indicating the binding of the devil. Later it may have been
associated with St. Nicholas binding him so he would become his servant.</span><br />
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sack. In it he takes away the worse of
the children, to a destination to consume later or back to hell with him.</span><br />
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December 5<sup>th</sup> though is Krampus Night, or Krampusnacht. In some countries there is a parade where
many young men dress as the Krampus. It
is customary for you to give them schnapps when they approach you. Imagine a bunch of young men, dressed as a
demon carrying birch sticks to hit people with, then imagine what happens when
they are full of schnapps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the 1800’s it was common to have greeting cards featuring
the Krampus (called Krampuskarten). Most
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<span style="font-size: large;">As scary as the Krampus is, the most terrifying part is he
rides along with St. Nicholas in his sleigh. Like many named above, he is a
companion of the jolly fellow, and does his bidding. He beats children or takes them to hell, at
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artists that concentrate on characters from Marvel’s X-Men. This group I seek out at these conventions,
not only because they are excellent performers with excellent gear and
costumes, but they do it for great causes. They might not be superheroes in the comic books, but because of what they do
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were numerous celebrities signing autographs and
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for me, I got several photos and autographs, Imust say it was a pleasure to speak to both of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelbiehnofficial/" target="_blank">Michael Biehn</a>- A great actor who starred in Terminator,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vernongeorgewells/" target="_blank">Vernon Wells</a>- One of my all-time favorite villains from <i>The
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<span style="font-size: large;">19966</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Batboat- for fans like me this was a treat. The batboat was created by <a href="http://www.classicglastron.com/" target="_blank">Glastron Industries</a> for the 1966 movie <i>Batman</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://comicbookhalloffame.org/index.html" target="_blank">Comic Book Hall of Fame</a>- a non-profit organization dedicated to celelbrate and honor those who had contributed to comic books.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildbillssoda/" target="_blank">Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co</a>.- Some great soda drinks here, get yourself a stainless steel mug.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.arcwaygaming.com/" target="_blank">Cooper’s Cave Games and Pinball</a>- Had the Magic the Gathering tournament. This company has so much more, check them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/springfieldhive" target="_blank">Umbrella Corporation (Springfield Hive)</a>- Another great
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/springfieldhive" target="_blank">Eternally Thirsty</a>- Another great person I like to speak to
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<span style="font-size: large;">Busy Bee Vintage Prints- They had a wonderful collection of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta" target="_blank">Frazetta</a> prints. I bought one. They sell other wonderful items so check out their <a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/busybeevintageprints" target="_blank">Ebay Site</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I buy many small Styrofoam pumpkins at the dollar store. I cut them as Jack o’ lanterns or simply cut
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<span style="font-size: large;">My werewolf, this I made with a simple werewolf costume,
plastic Ping-Pong ball eyes and a inflatable mannequin I bought at my favorite
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was able to project through one of my doors a video of
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<span style="font-size: large;">On October 25, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/QueenMabsEnchantedCity" target="_blank">The Enchanted City</a> hosted its first ever “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/508082519748335" target="_blank">Fall in Steampunk: The Haunted Hedley</a> at River Street Market in Troy, NY.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In basic terms Steampunk is a relatively new subgenre of
science fiction. Some consider it an offshoot of cyberpunk, in which there is
high technology and low value of life, almost in a dystopian setting. Steampunk incorporates known technology, upgrading
it into a setting such as Victorian era or the old west. One of the earlier concepts of this would be
the series “Wild West” were the villains would use a form of steam power (hence
the name) to create advanced (for the time) machinery. Earlier links could be
established to the works of H.G. Wells or particularly Jules Verne. Another
earlier work could be considered steampunk is one of my favorites Edgar Allen
Poe’s stories <i>The Man that was Used Up</i>. A wonderful tale of a valiant
solider who ends up being made of gears and machinery. Each night he must be taken apart and be
cleaned and repaired and reassembled in the morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have attended a steampunk party once, and to be honest I
could have taken it or left it. I could not
get into this aesthetic form of cosplay myself. The Fall in Steampunk festival
changed my mind completely on this topic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to say I enjoyed myself very much there. Everyone was friendly
and charming. The people who ran this really went beyond to put on a great
event. Not only was there food, dancing,
vendors, a costume contest, there was also a Ghost Tour of parts of the Hadley
building where it was held (and I attended it) and so much more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am definitely going to other steampunk festivals (and future
ones put on by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/QueenMabsEnchantedCity" target="_blank">The Enchanted City</a>), and so when the <a href="https://www.spirithalloween.com/" target="_blank">Spirit Store</a> ran its after Halloween
specials, I bought some steampunk themed costumes and I will expand on it over
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make sure to check out The Enchanted City <a href="https://www.facebook.com/QueenMabsEnchantedCity" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and
see when the next event is occurring. I
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<span style="font-size: large;">Several weeks ago, I attended the <a href="https://ctfaire.com/" target="_blank">Connecticut RenaissanceFaire</a>. This faire is held at the Lebanon County Fairground, 122 Mack Road,
Lebanon, CT. I do apologize for the
lateness of this post, but October is a busy month for me, and for writing blog
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<span style="font-size: large;">The faire has gotten to be one of my favorites. There are many attractions, games, performers
and merchants that will keep you and the entire family entertained for the
entire time you are there. There are also <a href="https://ctfaire.com/ct-themed-weekends-family-fun/" target="_blank">themed weekends</a>, the weekend I
attended was the Time Traveler Weekend ( you will see examples of this below).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/landsknechtguild/" target="_blank">Das Geld Fähnlein</a>- They are a landsknect reenactment group.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Emazanti-Creations-427854563931849" target="_blank">Emazanti Creations</a>- Great selecting of clothing for both
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<span style="font-size: large;">Smite the Knight- Using safe boffer weapons, your kid could
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<span style="font-size: large;">Donkey Rides- provided by <a href="https://tripledalefarm.com/" target="_blank">Tripledale Farms</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGraces/" target="_blank">The Graces</a>- One of my favorite group of singing wenches. They
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<span style="font-size: large;">Live Flight Birds of Prey- They had demonstrations
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knighting Ceremony- During the day, there was a knighting
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://tintagelsgate.com/" target="_blank">Tintagel’s Gate Sword</a>s- Includes their forge and Magical and
Metaphysical- From wands, to swords to other wonderful items, you can find it
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.astardanced.com/" target="_blank">There Was A Star Danced</a>- A seller of some spectacular glass
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/medievalmaidensoaps/" target="_blank">Medieval Maiden Soaps</a>-Wonderful soaps, lip balm, all made
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lordsadventure/" target="_blank">Lords of Adventure</a><span style="font-size: medium;">- These two will make you laugh and entertain the entire family, They are one o the best acts I see at any faire.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.auntiearwenspices.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank">Auntie Arwen’s Spices</a>- I often said in the past, I doubt you
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being the time traveler weekend, you might run into Dr. Who. Actually its James Benini a frabicator of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fantasticconprops" target="_blank">Fantastic Con Props</a>, that created these daleks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Iron Raven Blacksmith- A great blacksmith. I truly am always amazed at the skill, talent
and artistry needed for this trade. He is out of Colchester, Ct. Contact him by phone at (860) 670-4646</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mythlarp.com/" target="_blank">Myth</a>- It is a live fantasy roleplaying. You become a character in a story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Funtimesjewelry/" target="_blank">Fun Times Jewelry</a>- Solder wonderful jewelry, at really great
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<span style="font-size: large;">Joust-Put on by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/spurofthemomentjoust/" target="_blank">Spur of the Moment Joust Team and Equestrian Martial Arts</a>. They are one of the best jousting groups out there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.faireycrowns.com/" target="_blank">Fairey Crown Cottage</a>- Handcrafted flowered crowns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePennilessJacks/" target="_blank">Penniless Jacks</a>- A mainstay at many of the faires I attend. They are truly an amazing group of musicians. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wild Fae Arts- Sells some beautiful, magical fairy wings. Check her products and read more about her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WildFaeArts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/misfitsofavalon" target="_blank">Misfits of Avalon</a>- I will have to say that it was this year I got exposed to their music more than any other year. The musical talent of this group is unbelievable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone it is only a few days before my favorite holiday, Halloween.</span><br />
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Monster Hosts. These are the people who
present your favorite, or non-favorite, horror movies to us. Sometimes they are humorous, sometimes
serious, but no matter what they do, we always enjoy watching them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let’s go back to the history of the horror host. First, we must understand the conditions that
made the arise from obscurity (or grave) and become a mainstay on local TV. In
1957 a group of movies were released for syndication on local TV. Some of the
local tv stations simply played the movies, however, others had an idea of
having a host introduce them. These were
the first horror hosts, many of these “horror hosts” were already employed at
the stations as weatherman, sportscasters or others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/officialvampira/" target="_blank">Vampira</a>- Is often recognized as the first horror host. Actually,
she began before the release of the syndication of horror/si fi movie
package. The actress <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk23279075">Maila Nurmi</a>, went to a costume ball dressed as Morticia from
the Addams Family Comic strip. Being noticed at this ball, the character of
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that began in 1957. He continued
throughout the decades. His show was
humorous with Zacherley perfuming some funny skit. He had records, books and appeared in other
mediums. I personally bought a DVD copy
of “The Aurora Monsters: The Model Craze That Gripped the World”, which is a
documentary about the aurora monster kits (which I had as a child). It also featured a puppet named Gorgo of Bill
Diampond Productions. John Zacherle died in October 27, 2016 at the age of 96.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monster Movie Matinee- For me this will always be my
favorite, as I grew up on it. While other horror hosts were funny, they took
their show in the opposite direction. Alan Milair who played the host Dr. E.
Nick Whitty, this character was so horrible looking that seeing his face would
make you so insane. Instead of viewing
his face, all the tv audience could see were his hands. His assistant Epal,
played by Bill Lape was himself disfigured with scars and an eyepatch. Each week, they would introduce a movie,
while they would go through adventures inside their haunted house, such as when
Epal was infected with lycanthropy. See
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another famous horror host of Central NY was <a href="https://artofjosephcapuana.homestead.com/BaronDaemonMonsterMoveMatinee.html" target="_blank">Baron Daemon</a>,
played by Mike Price. He also was very
popular in the area, and beyond. It was my pleasure to serve with Mike Price in
the Coast Guard Reserves back in the 1980’s.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other famous horror hosts were Bill “Chilly Billy” Cardille,
Dr. Creep, The Cool Ghoul, Gore de Vol and others. Almost every tv market had at least one
horror host available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next major star, and perhaps the most famous was
<a href="https://www.elvira.com/" target="_blank">Elvira</a>. In 1981 there was going to be a
revamp of the show Fright Night, the host Larry Vincent had recently passed
away. They had approached Vampira, seeing if she would revive her famous horror
host. Maila Nurmi decided not to do the show.
Cassandra Peterson replaced her, with a buxom appearance and a valley girl
attitude, she soon became a hit.</span><br />
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man watching horror, monster movies; but specializing in movies created to be
shown in drive-ins. His show went through several formats not to mention
stations. MonsterVision was one of these formats which was shown on the TNT
network. Monster Vision was an excellent
show but was destroyed by the network that aired it. Instead of monster or horror movies, they
began showing more mainstream films.
Instead of expanding an audience, it lost the audience it once had.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.svengoolie.com/" target="_blank">Svengoolie</a>- Aired on MeTV and currently portrayed by Rich
Koz (The original host was Jerry G. Bishop). This show has been resurrected
several times over the years. The show
is a popular member of the MeTV lineup throughout the country, not just the
Chicago area where it is filmed.
Svengoolie has become one of the most popular current horror hosts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://horrorhotel.net/your-host.html" target="_blank">Lamia</a>, Queen of the Dark, Host of <a href="http://horrorhotel.net/home.html" target="_blank">Horror Hotel</a>- Lamia is joined by Lilith her pet snake and
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lamia is lovely and intelligent, and it shows in this
series. The show’s skits are humorous, but for me the main attraction is her
knowledge of the movies themselves. For every movie she gives detailed
information about the actors, directors, producers and others associated with
it, the research into these movies is intensive. If you have not given this show a try, YOU
MUST. It is featured for me on Roku, but
you can see it on Action TV and Retro networks and other channels across the country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is also a <a href="http://horrorhotel.net/info.html" target="_blank">Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention</a>
held in Cleveland OH, in June. Soon my
horror/fantasy novel will be released, and if it is popular enough, I am going
to this convention, as you should.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now let’s go back to Monster Movie Matinee, and what I am
about to write about me, very few people in this world know.
Many see me as a 6 ft 250 lb. professional wrestler, martial arts hall
of fame inductee, and do not realize as a child and teen, I was harassed and
bullied. I grew up with a speech
impediment (which I corrected with no professional help at 17) which helped
make me a target. Although I
participated in sports, I had no athletic skill and was always picked last.
With all these factors, I found myself alone and an outcast in the normal
school social circle. <i>If you want to know how I changed from an unathletic kid with a speech impediment to a 6ft, 250 lb. man, I was the one who got sand kicked in his face in the old Charles Atlas advertisements in the back of comic books.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the years in school, I found some sanctuary and refuge with
Monster Movie Matinee. It was a place
that broadened my horizons and expanded my curiosity. In some sense, it may
have been a building block for me to see the world a little different, and help lay the foundation for me to
become an author. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The horror host are a part of a TV tradition. Perhaps the current horror hosts will increase
someone’s horizons, expand somebody’s curiosity, such as Monster Movie Matinee
did with me all those many years ago.
This is the greatest gift of these hosts, they may not know it, but they
influence the people who will make the future.
It may seem like I am placing a lot of responsibility upon these horror
hosts’; I am. It has a history
associated with television itself, and what these horror hosts do, will affect
those that see them. I am happy to see
that the mantle of the horror host being passed on to capable individuals like
Svengoolie and Lamia of Horror Hotel, and so many others. I am glad to see that
the future of the horror host is in their capable hands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">W.A. Rusho is a professional wrestler, author and historian. You can contact him via his email, or website.</span><br />
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faires. The 2<sup>nd</sup> one I
attended was the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CNY.RRF" target="_blank">Royalty and Rogues Festival</a>, held at the Stittville Fireman’s
Field 8920 NY-365, Stittville, NY. I have been to this faire several times in
the past, and I have always had a wonderful time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PhilShakespeareShow" target="_blank">Phil Shakespeare</a>- One of the great bards’ 2<sup>nd</sup> cousins,
once removed (and once put back). Always
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Zacaroli) - A pleasure to hear him perform. One of the best guitarists out
there. He was accompanied by the vocals of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/topshelf21" target="_blank">Heather Buffy Elder</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.adamoignis.com/" target="_blank">Adamo Ignis</a>- Her name means to love fire, an amazing fire
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thetepee.biz/" target="_blank">The Tepee</a>- Landmark and Roadside Gift Shop since 1950 on RT 20 between the villages of Cherry Valley
and Sharon Springs, NY. Sellers of Native
American crafted items, as well as Jewelry, Moccasins, many local handcrafted
items, oils, candles, soaps, clothing, toys, and so much more. It is always a
pleasure to visit with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShireofCoppertree" target="_blank">SCA, Shire of Coppertree </a>- was there with an encampment and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Mary Ann's Mother's Design-You need something made, or altered, then go here. She is truly talented. You can call her at (315) 985-0395.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wooddragonsgarden.com/" target="_blank">The Wood Dragon’s Garden</a>- I make it a point to stop by and
say hello to them at every faire I see them.
They sell some of the best homemade soap products out there. Make sure
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoblinWorxLeatherCo" target="_blank">Goblin Worx leather Compan</a>y- Another great vendor I enjoy
speaking to. His leather products are great and at such a good price. Check him out at an event near you or check
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<span style="font-size: large;">What would a Royalty and Rogues festival be without Royalty.
King of the Stag and Queen <a href="https://www.facebook.com/holly.dobbins" target="_blank">Holly</a>. You could also run into the lords and ladies
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.shophandmade.com/store/treasuresbytonya" target="_blank">Treasures by Tonya</a>- has Hair Items, Jewelry, Bow Holders, Wreaths,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/naomiscreation2018" target="_blank">Naomi Creations</a>- Had wonderful items for sale such as hats,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moonlit-Alternatives-418491934984971/" target="_blank">Moonlit Alternatives</a>- Woodburning, fabric crafts pagan and
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you were roaming around you could be amazed at what you
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and Elwood Blues, and the Tardis was built by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kevin.m.woodcock?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Kevin M. Woodcock</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sandy L. Quattrociocchi- Registered yoga teacher and reiki
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dragon's Lair- Chainmail jewelry, crystals and other mystical items. Contact her via <a href="mailto:cclear1959@yahoo.com" target="_blank">email</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:redcudwall@gmail.com" target="_blank">Amber Dawn Rudwall</a>- Sold some wonderful items such as jewelry and hairpieces, and it was nice speaking to her at the festival.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were so many more, especially performers I could not
see. Some of my favorites were the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DancingHaggs/" target="_blank">Happy Hague Dance Troupe</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Opheliaslookingglass/" target="_blank">Ophelia's Looking Glass</a> performed the day before I attended.
Make sure you seek them out they are truly amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Royalty and Rogues Festival is one of my favorite
faires. They always try to put on the
best faire that they can, and this shows in their final product. I really
encourage you to make plans to visit this wonderful faire next year.</span><br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: large;"></span>W.A. Rushohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693278311831499317.post-32914939885901656672019-10-07T20:26:00.000-07:002019-10-09T17:48:02.021-07:00Fest of Thornes 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a special adventure, going to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fest-Of-Thrones-284865928834324/" target="_blank">Fest ofThornes</a>, a medieval fantasy faire held at the<a href="https://www.blackthorneresort.com/" target="_blank"> Blackthorne Resort</a>, 348 Sunside
Rd. East Durham, NY. There is a rich
history of this resort, read about it <a href="https://www.blackthorneresort.com/history-blackthorne-resort/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the first time this faire was held, there was
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even being the first faire, this one had many acts, vendors
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/prettyshinyglittery/" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon</a>- Sells costumes, accessories, art and not just mermaids, but also dragons too. It's a one stop shop for fantastical beings. New items include crystal crowns and combs and coated quarts hair pieces that make them shine and sparkle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone knows how much of a fan of blacksmithing I
am. Well, this was a huge treat. Some of them were contestants from the History Channel’s <a href="https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire" target="_blank">Forged in Fire</a> (an incredibly awesome show).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CleanSlateForge/" target="_blank">Clean Slate Forge</a>, <a href="http://www.crosbyknives.com/" target="_blank">Crosby Handmade Knives</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeathersHeartForge/" target="_blank">Heather HeartsForge</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Blacksmithwife/" target="_blank">Blacksmith’s Wife</a> all were
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of the History Channel, there were also contestants who competed on <a href="https://www.history.com/shows/knight-fight/about" target="_blank">Knight Figh</a>t. These groups, Of the <a href="https://www.aclknights.com/" target="_blank">Armed Combat League</a>, Northeast Executions and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Atlantic-First-Swords-182838975997456/" target="_blank">Atlantic First Swords</a> competed against each other. They are truly amazing, they engage in combat with each other in full
knight gear. Trust me when I say they went all out in their combat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.staticevententertainment.com/" target="_blank">Static Entertainment</a>- Get a photo of yourself at the
faire, or hire them for a private party. This family run business can do most any event
you want, check them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elementalalliess/" target="_blank">Elemental Allies</a>- They sell crystals and other new age
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.daragallery.com/" target="_blank">Dara Gallery Masquerade</a>- Incredible masquerade masks. I have seen them at other faires and their custom masks are truly
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/508161436043993/about/" target="_blank">You’re a Gem, Handcrafted Jewelry by Melissa </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/508161436043993/about/" target="_blank">Mizel</a>l- As the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.helderbergmeadworks.com/" target="_blank">Helderberg Meadworks</a>- I am such a big fan of this producer of mead. They have a new mead hall at 6144 Route 30, Esperance, NY. Here you can sample some of their award winning mead. The picture above is of my own bottle I recently purchased at a faire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A video I made for the Fest of Thrones. Do not forget to Like and also Subscribe to my channel!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/faceandbodyartbycrystal/" target="_blank">Face Painting by Crystal</a>- Want to look different for one
day, here is the place to go. A truly talented self-taught artist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quasimodo- Different is good, is their motto. Wonderful unique items. The booth was being run by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristina.sarhadi/timeline?lst=100007572511788%3A8404613%3A1570505708" target="_blank">Kristini Sarfari</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You could also get a commemorative shirt for the faire, I
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bands and Music- Throughout the day there were numerous bands and singers playing, this included <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kyletrocollaandthestrangers/">Kyle Trocolla and the Strangers</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.morhous">Jennie Angel</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PitchforkMilitia/">Pitchfork Militia</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedNeckromancer/">Red Neckromancer</a>, <a href="https://ramonalane.bandcamp.com/">Ramona Lane</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themoparcams">Mopar Cams</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMadCrafterz/" target="_blank">The Mad Crafterz</a>- Arts and crafts where you can buy bottles, mugs, jewelry, flasks and so much more. Really great products, check them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">LoLa Roe- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LularoeTriciaPipitone" target="_blank">Tricia Pipitone </a>and <a href="http://enchantedtalesboutique.com/" target="_blank">Leanne Kiwan</a>- LuLa Roe is a
California-based clothing manufacturer that sells cormfortable clothing for men, women and children, through Independent
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LegitskinLLC/" target="_blank">Legit Skin-</a> Sold wonderful artisan skincare products to make your skin radiant and youthful looking. I enjoyed my talk with her at the faire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now for the extra special thing I mentioned earlier. They
had a wrestling show, so I was invited to attend since I make my own medieval
armor, and a professional wrestler. With some extra clothing and armor I was
able to put some of the wrestlers into medieval gear. It was nice to get the wrestling gear out
again, and wrestle as War. There was a great group of wrestlers, some of which
I had never worked with before. These
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the resorts pub and grill. There was music, and also a medieval themed burlesque
show, this included some impressive display of fire
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will admit, being a first faire, it was well managed. The
location is perfect, because the resort and surrounding area is beautiful. The vendor selection was outstanding, and the
performers and activities were very entertaining. If this faire continues
growing (and as much effort and dedication put into it as they have with this
first one) you will be reading about this faire as being one of the major faires
on the east coast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a treat for me, for it is a relatively new faire
(started in 2017) and it is the first time I attended it. The faire takes place
at Camp Sacajawea in Sparta NJ. This camp is located on White Lake Road, near
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being new to this faire, there was much to see and do. Although there were some vendors and acts I
have seen in the past, there were many I have never experienced before, so let’s
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disappointed. They are a wonderful talented group of singers consisting of
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Karnevilpage/" target="_blank">Karnevil</a>- This was a year I got to see many of his
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<span style="font-size: large;">Broken Circle Forge- A leather and blacksmith shop, he had
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Queen’s Barge- For a small additional fee, you could
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<span style="font-size: large;">Joust- Put on by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/roundtableproductions/" target="_blank">Roundtables Productions</a>. Always the favorite of any faire, and this
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<span style="font-size: large;">Macklemore’s Thrift Store, Present by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MerchantsWares/" target="_blank">Merchant’s Wares</a>-
Collectables and other wonderful items are available here. I am assuming they get the name from the song
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jeannie and <a href="http://www.lizallenmusic.com/" target="_blank">Liz Allen</a>- They performed only on the first
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DoctorGuss/" target="_blank">Doctor Gus</a>- Badges, rings and other great items. Incredible handcrafted detailed products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/afewrandomthings/" target="_blank">A Few Random Things</a>- Seller of trinkets and jewelry made
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the day, you could go Magical Fishing. You could find
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoblinWorxLeatherCo/" target="_blank">Goblin Worx Leather Company-</a> A vendor I began seeing a lot of this
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/buckhillbrewery/" target="_blank">Buck Hill Brewery and Restaurant</a>- Need a drink, get one
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entertain the entire family with her charm and ability to create beautiful
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MysticSkyDesign/" target="_blank">Mystic Sky Design</a>, LLC- Sell wonderful chainmaille jewelry
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<span style="font-size: large;">NY Armored Combat- A full contact combat organization that
covers NYC and parts of Northern NJ. Members of this group have been featured
on Knight Fight on the History Channel (one of my favoite shows).
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniel.lapidow" target="_blank">Daniel Lapidow</a>, the Hebrew Hammer Blacksmith- Out of Trenton, NJ he is a
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FantasyEngravings/" target="_blank">Fernando’s Engraving</a>- Custom rings, pendants, bracelets and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Feel-Good-Shoppe-212420062132173/" target="_blank">The Feel Good Shoppe</a>- Crystals, stones, scarfs, flowers, jewlery, just about anything that makes you feel good, they sell it. I just got their name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://versacedynamics.wixsite.com/themechanicalmeow/the-mechanical-meow" target="_blank">Mechanical Meow</a>- I was so impressed with the incredible jewelry made here. It is truly unbelievable. They also were very nice to speak to. Also check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMechanicalMeow/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.</span><br />
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here on this post, so make sure to check out their <a href="https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/entertainment" target="_blank">entertainment</a>, <a href="https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/vendors" target="_blank">vendors</a> and
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/" target="_blank">Sparta New Jersey Renaissance Festival</a> is a great faire,
at a wonderful location, you can get lost (not physically) in the woods and
surrounding area. In 2017, the first year of the faire, they were voted best new
faire by Renaissance Festival Magazine, and I can see why. The faire is run
very professionally, and the staff and promoters should be proud of what they
have accomplished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed this faire
so much on the first weekend, I attended the 2<sup>nd</sup>. This is definitely
a faire I will attend in the upcoming years.
The faires website has a list of <a href="https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/sponsors" target="_blank">sponsors</a>, and <a href="https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/vendors" target="_blank">vendors sponsors</a>, so make
sure to check out the people who support this wonderful event. Start making your plans now, you do not want
to miss the Sparta New Jersey Renaissance Festival next year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">W.A. Rusho is a professional wrestler, author and historian.
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently attended the <a href="http://renfair.com/ny/" target="_blank">New York Renaissance Faire</a> which is
located New York at 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY.
Tuxedo is a town located in Orange County, New York along the Ramapo
River. This is a beautiful area, and I
suggest you learn more about it, and visit it sometime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This faire is approximately 45 miles from NYC, this means
you can experience delay in traffic, or parking issues. The New York
Renaissance Faire was originally created 1977. It also has themed weekends, check them out
<a href="http://renfair.com/ny/special-events/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what I refer to as a commercial faire. This is not a judgement on the faire, but
merely a classification. You can read
about what I determine is a commercial faire on a <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/07/history-of-renaissance-faire.html" target="_blank">previous blog</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hawk-studio.com/" target="_blank">Hawk Studio-</a> What a great craftsman with leather. He is truly remarkable. If you need some leather products, check him
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adventure Armoury- Makers of some great looking practice
wooden swords since 1980. Check out
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Capricornarms" target="_blank">Capricorn Arms</a>- They sell some wonderful weapons and armory,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/catskillmoccasins" target="_blank">Catskill Mountain Moccasins</a>-Founded in 1987, they are a
group dedicated artisans that make some of the the finest, and comfortable
footwear. They make their footwear from a cast of your feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the video I made for the faire. Do not forget to “Like”
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CirqueDuSewer" target="_blank">Cirque du Sewer</a>- She is one of my all-time favorites. Trainer, and performer with rats and cats. She is truly amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Imaginarium Galleries- Do you want a hand carved puppet
sitting on your shoulder? Who doesn’t.
Get it here. This is the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173389114261/" target="_blank">best site</a>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/eddiejeff.cahill" target="_blank">Eddie Jeff Cahill</a>- A great performer. This was actually the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/skaldvik/" target="_blank">Skaldvik Viking Village</a>- A living history encampment. These historical
living reenactors deserve praise for their accuracy on historical detail. One of the places I seek out at this faire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is also a <a href="https://www.showclix.com/event/pub-crawl-new-york-renaissance-faire?_ga=2.196730412.1459247938.1566518630-676868361.1562812240" target="_blank">Pub Crawl</a>, you can taste brew from some of the beverage vendors at the faire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thebelrose.com/" target="_blank">The Belrose </a>– You say you want to dress up for the faire,
but don’t have a costume of your own!!!
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/StewartAndArnold/" target="_blank">Stewart and Arnold Knife Throwing Show</a>- A father and son duo
that not only will amaze you with knife throwing skills, but will make you laugh
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrenchMagik/" target="_blank">Arsene Dupin Magikhana Show</a>-Internationally recognized
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://hollowearthswordworks.com/" target="_blank">Hollow Earth Swordworks</a>- They sell some great wooden weapon
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lesliecasilli.com/" target="_blank">The Art of Leslie Casilli</a>- very impressive original artwork.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thecrypt.net/" target="_blank">Sales from the Crypt</a>- Quality concrete or Rapidset hydrolic
cement to make skulls, gargoyles and Celtic items. Check them out to see their
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.valhallahorns.com/" target="_blank">Valhalla Horns</a>- Be it horns for blowing or drinking from,
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<span style="font-size: large;">A word of advice, this faire sits on 65 acres of land, it
has tons of activities, performers and merchants. I suggest you make sure you have a map and a schedule. You could get lost (not physically) in this
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<span style="font-size: large;">Normally at a faire, I try to get a good majority of
performers and vendors who attend it. I
am limited in space of this blog, and time at that particular faire. The New York Renaissance Faire is so immense,
I hardy scratched the surface of what they offer. Go to the faires <a href="http://renfair.com/ny/the-faire/entertainment/" target="_blank">entertainment</a>, and <a href="http://renfair.com/ny/artisans/" target="_blank">artisanmarketplace</a> to find out more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The<a href="http://renfair.com/ny/" target="_blank"> New York Renaissance Faire</a> is so large you could spend
the whole weekend and not discover everything it offers. It runs from Aug. 17 – Oct. 6, so you can
make plans to attend several weekends, you will not be disappointed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The company that puts on this faire produces others across
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is the 2<sup>nd</sup> weekend in August which means its
time for the <a href="http://www.windfalldutchbarn.com/home.html" target="_blank">Windfall Dutch Barn Medieval Renaissance Faire</a>. This year marked
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<span style="font-size: large;">The barn is a pre-revolutionary restored structure, there is
much history to this barn and the area, I recommend you read about it <a href="http://www.windfalldutchbarn.com/about.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This may be considered by many to be a small faire, but each
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TWDGnaturalcustomsoaps/" target="_blank">The Wood Dragon Garden LLC</a>- A great vendor I have seen and spoken
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigdippertextiles" target="_blank">Big Dipper Textiles</a>- I cannot describe the vibrancy of the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thetepee.biz/" target="_blank">The Tepee Store</a>- The ladies of the pointed hat. I always enjoy visiting with them. They sell wonderful products at their tent at
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AriginalArt/" target="_blank">Ariginal Art</a>- What a wonderful concept this craftsman
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OldWolfsRun" target="_blank">OldWolf’s Run</a>- Makers and sellers of some wonderful unique items. You definitely need to check out their product
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gypsy Witch Doctor (Rev. Tiffany Marie Butler)- For all of
your spiritual needs. She holds a Reiki Mastership, Certificate in Life
Coaching and New York State Massage Therapist License. Check out her<a href="http://www.ravenhollowranch.com/" target="_blank"> website</a>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flemenco by Omonike- Her dancing was impressive and exquisite.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sci Phi Sticks and Stones- Jeff Bliss makes some wonderful
items such as earrings, pendants and coffee tables all from hard maple. You can
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://hummingbirdhillswinery.com/" target="_blank">Hummingbird Hills Winery</a>- a family owned winery in central/upstate
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.dancingent.com/" target="_blank">The Dancing Ent</a>- Homemade & custom woodworking and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.imagequilt.com/" target="_blank">Image Quilt Productions</a>- From the above mentioned Omonike Akinyemi. Making
short narratives and documentaries for companies and others. If you need such a video, check her out, she
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/NerdZReZin" target="_blank">Nerdz Rezin</a>- One of a kind items made out of resin. Some truly
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Paddy.Nappers/" target="_blank">The Paddy Nappers</a>- If their music does not win you over,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ionadance.com/home.html" target="_blank">Iona Troupe</a> – Is a group representing an Irish Dance School.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DancingHaggs/" target="_blank">Happy Haegs Dance Troupe</a>-If dancing witches dancing don’t get you excited
nothing will.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As always, I wish I had the time and space to list everyone
on this site. I encourage you to check out their <a href="http://www.windfalldutchbarn.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Windfall-Dutch-Barn-456445157769268/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to
find out about each one and also about other great events that are held at the barn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This faire is held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> week in August, so
you can plan your visit for next year. It is truly a wonderful event and you
and your family will enjoy every minute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently attended the <a href="http://massrenfaire.com/" target="_blank">Massachusetts Renaissance Faire</a>,
this is held at the Cummington Fairgrounds at 96 Fairgrounds Road in
Cummington, Massachusetts. The faire was
held July 27, 28 and August 3rd and 4<sup>th</sup>. I have attended this faire
several times in the past, you can read about last years in a <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2018/07/massachusetts-renaissance-faire_89.html" target="_blank">previous post</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This faire is very large and as such has many performers,
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<span style="font-size: large;">In terms of vendors, they call that section of the faire;
“Market of the Moons”, this is a tribute to when this faire was called by that
name, and had a previous location. You
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trade Route Tribal Dance- Engaging in the art of belly dancing,
this troupe will entertain and entice the entire family.</span><br />
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hula hoops, or walking on stilts. Her
performance is impressive and will make you believe she can defy gravity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneCreations" target="_blank">Cornerstone Creations</a>- Always a pleasure to speak to
him. He creates some spectacular cement
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hopelessromanticsentertainment.com/" target="_blank">Stormy Knights</a>- They put on a wonderful joust. Truly amazing with their equestrian skill,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Shelli-Buttons-330412620315715/" target="_blank">Shelli Buttons</a>- One of my all-time favorite performers. She
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/charteroakleather" target="_blank">Charter Oak Leathe</a>r and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lamehorsecreations/" target="_blank">Lame Horse Creations</a>- Not one great
merchant of leather products (and other wonderful items), but two teamed up
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.astardanced.com/" target="_blank">There was a Star Danced</a>- Just recently saw them at the <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/07/rhode-island-renaissance-faire-first-one.html" target="_blank">RhodeIsland Renaissance Faire</a> (as I did with many of the performers and vendors
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/highlandledgefarm/" target="_blank">Highland Ledge Farms</a>- from the Sovoy Mountain in the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/armoryeastcoast/" target="_blank">East Coast Armory Outfitters</a>- sells a great selection of
high quality blades and weaspons. Truly impressive stock of items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://stores.meadhalloutfitters.com/" target="_blank">Mead Hall Outfitters</a>- A great supplier of all your
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/grayravenfarms/" target="_blank">Gray Raven Farm</a>- A local farm (out of Lanesborough, Ma) that
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite faires that I look forward to
attending every year. I have always enjoyed the shows and the vendors. Each year it appears they adjust the faire so
you never seem to be attending the same one again. The organizers, staff,
performers and vendors should be complimented on putting on a great event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a scheduling conflict for many of the performers
and vendors (not unusual during renaissance faire season), so many appeared at
one weekend or the other. I decided to
attend both weekends, this way I could see everything the faire has to
offer. Trust me, even two days are not
enough to enjoy every aspect this faire has to offer. I suggest that next year
you should make plans to attend this faire, and attend both weekends (if not
every day of the weekends), you will enjoy it. These weekends will be a time
for you to make lasting memories and meet new friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a very great privilege to attend the very first <a href="http://rirenfaire.com/" target="_blank">Rhode Island Renaissance Faire</a>. This faire was
held at Esek Hopkins Park, 12 Battey Meetinghouse Rd. Scituate, RI. </span><br />
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Island Renaissance Faire is dedicated to centering women and other underrepresented
groups in performance, crafts and other modes of expression. Portions of the profits will go to a cause
within women’s issues. This year it was a weekend to support the local
<a href="http://www.sojournerri.org/" target="_blank">Sojourner House</a>, which is an advocacy and resource center dedicated to end
domestic and sexual violence. These are
very important causes and I urge you to donate to them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being the very first faire (although not the first in Rhode Island) you would expect many delays and
hiccups along the way, but overall this faire was very organized and
professional. I hope this faire was a
success and it has continued success over the years. I must also state not only
was this the first Rhode Island Renaissance Faire, it was also the first time I
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/afewrandomthings" target="_blank">A Few Random Things</a>- Paperweights to geodes, chainmail,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/prettyshinyglittery/" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon</a>- A vendor I have begun seeing at the faires
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days. The Shank is the center shaft of
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is native to the United States and thrives in areas with hot weather. This vendor also promoted <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FelineVictoryRescue/" target="_blank">Victory FelineRescue</a>, a great group helping to give homeless cats a good home.</span><br />
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period music and the medieval and Renaissance madrigals, this music originated
in the 1520’s. It is to express emotion in each line or individual words, or a
poem. I have seen this wonderful group
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrimRosePirates/" target="_blank">The Primrose Pirates</a>- the group to see if you want to view a
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DawdlingDragons/" target="_blank">Dawdling Dragon Designs</a>-Chainmail jewelry with Swarovski
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<span style="font-size: large;">As always, I am limited in providing the names and
descriptions of all the wonderful artists, performers and vendors who made this
faire memorable. Please check out the website’s V<a href="http://rirenfaire.com/vendors/" target="_blank">endors</a> and <a href="http://rirenfaire.com/performers/" target="_blank">Performers</a> pages to see a more complete list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I stated this is the very first <a href="http://rirenfaire.com/" target="_blank">Rhode Island RenaissanceFaire</a>, and I wish it continuous success.
It is a wonderful faire, filled with vendors, entertainment, wonderful
food, and merriment. Make plans to attend this faire next year. I congratulate
the people who work at, performed, ran, and put together this inaugural version
of this faire, they all should be commended on a wonderful job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a first faire, it was done right. If this group's dedication to putting on a
great faire persists, I predict you will see it become one of the major faires
in the Northeast, if not the best. Trust me when I say they are already on their way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As readers, you know that over the years in this blog I have
described my visits to numerous medieval/renaissance faires. In this post, I wanted to describe some of the
origins and history of the renaissance faire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To fully understand where the renaissance faire came from,
we must look back at America (the origin of the renaissance festival) after
World War II. At this time there began an interest in the renaissance period.
Legends of Robin Hood and King Author were being revisited. This interest in these legends could have a
sociological, psychological reason.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After world war II the country, in a sense, was in its own
renaissance as manufacturing and productivity was booming. This time also a time for the expansion of
education. Veterans were given the opportunity to use the GI bill to attend
college. Being in a renaissance, we
began to examine previous renaissances.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Progressive education in schools also moved forward after
the war. There was now education basted
on practical or hands on education.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was after World War II that America became a
superpower. Our country with its
military and its ability to produce weapons and maintain an economy on the home
front defeated the axis powers. America had now become supreme leaders of the
world, and with it came a self-examination into our self-conscience. Would we become a “Might make Right” or
“Right Makes Might” country? I believe we as a nation concluded on the later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We would look to the Arthurian legend as a guide for
us. Where being right would make a
difference in the world not might. Even
John F Kennedy limited time as president would later be referred to as the new
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<span style="font-size: large;">During this time, there was a revival of ancient music. With
this combination and a new national consciences, the seeds were sewn for the
first renaissance faire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">California in 1963, a schoolteacher named Phyllis Patterson put
together a small renaissance faire for her students in her back yard. The faire
represented a market place in Elizabethan time (see below). Later that year,
she continued with this faire, alongside her husband Ron, to put on the Renaissance
Pleasure Faire. The faire was a
fundraiser to help the radio station KPFK, over 8,000 people attended.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Renaissance Pleasure Faire of Southern California was
held in 1966. This is considered by many to be the first truly commercial
renaissance faire. It was here that “guilds”
of actors were established. These actors would be classified as royalty, trades
people or peasants and were required to stay in character throughout the faire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now at this time I would like to make a distinction between
a renaissance faire and a living history event or historical reenactment. Although
both can merge into the other there are peculiarities between the two that make
each unique. The main difference between the two is what they are trying to
emphasize.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A living history event, or historical reenactment
concentrates on historical accuracy for a time period or event in history. In
short terms, they reenact a specific battle or live style. Reenactments are not new, in ancient Rome in
the coliseum they would often reenact famous battles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Living historians do something similar, they try to “live”
life, or an aspect of a culture as closely as possible to that original
culture. This may not be the whole way
of living, but keeping a part of it. Example of this would be as an art form,
such as playing a Hurdy Gurdy, or engaged a practical trade skill such as
creating a quilt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Renaissance faires are designed to entertain the audience in
what is perceived as a medieval/renaissance setting. Its main purpose is to
bring an audience to the faire for means of entertainment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, as I stated there is a crossover between the two. To
expand the knowledge to people, a living history must have some short of
entertainment value such as a battle, or an art form to gain an audience. You would not receive many visitors showing
the life of someone on guard in a watch tower for 6 hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the other hand, many people performing at Renaissance
faires are also reenactors. I mention the “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Brotherhoodofthearrowandsword/" target="_blank">Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword</a>”
in many of my posts. This group’s
knowledge is unmatched on the topic of knights during the middle and
renaissance periods, and during their demonstrations they give this information
to the crowd in attendance. Groups like this are geared to preserve knowledge
of a period and also share this knowledge with others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although there is a crossover between the two types of
events, the big distinction is the concentration toward either entertainment or
historical accuracy. Imagine a group like the Brotherhood of the Arrow and
Sword doing a demonstration at a Renaissance faire. Here they could show different weapons and
techniques from numerous periods of time.
At an historical reenactment, they would be limited to showing the
weapons associated with a specific time in history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Faires can encompass many time frames, such as Medieval
faires, or one based on Robin Hood. The
location can vary also, such as being based in a specific country, city, or
even a mythical place. Even with these variables, there are man</span><span style="font-size: large;">y common factors
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many of these faires (as was the first one) seem to
concentrate on Elizabethan era or a time period of the reign of Elizabeth the 1<sup>st</sup>
of England. The period of Queen Elizabeth 1558–1603 is considered the English
Renaissance or a Golden Age. There is an argument to be made for this. England has won a major victory over the
Spanish Armada; the America’s were now being populated by English colonies and
William Shakespeare was at his peak.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Groups like <a href="https://www.vixensengarde.com/" target="_blank">Vixens En Gard</a>e base their performance on the
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<span style="font-size: large;">So now you have an understanding of how the
medieval/renaissance faires began, and how their focus can affect the attitude
of the faire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now let us reflect on some specific information about
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<span style="font-size: large;">Readers of my post will know I refer to these events as
faires, not fairs. This is because I am using the Middle English version of the
word. In some instances, you may see the
fair referred to as feire, feyre, and fayre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been recently asked about when I used the term “Major
Faire”, this is another debate in the medieval/renaissance community. Some people consider a major faire as one
with permanent structures and lasts over several weekends, if not months. I call these types of medieval/renaissance
faires as “Commercial faires”, this is because many are in fact run by major
corporations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We should look at major faires more in terms of
accessibility, and turnout based on availability of an audience. The commercial
faires I describe above are usually located near major population. This gives
that faire a higher number of attendees, which allows them to maintain
permanent structures and also allows them to have multiple weekends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here, in New York State, there are two commercial faires.
One is The <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjx3MCW6avjAhWWGc0KHTrgAWIQFjAAegQIBRAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Frenfair.com%2Fny%2F&usg=AOvVaw1SLzhadU6cxp57FNz7KGyG" target="_blank">New York Renaissance Faire</a> located in Tuxedo, NY, which is not that
far from New York City. The other is the <a href="http://www.sterlingfestival.com/" target="_blank">Sterling Renaissance Festiva</a>l which is in
Sterling NY near Oswego, a good-sized city, and also located near Syracuse, NY,
one of the major cities upstate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These faires will have a large attendance, because there are
so many people nearby. With a larger audience, they have more money incoming,
more income the more performers they can hire and maintain physical structures
with the faire. This along makes them a major faire, even though I often refer
to them as a “commercial faire”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my opinion a major faire is one which may not have the
above luxury of a large population nearby. These faires will not be able to
afford year round permanent structures. To me, a major faire has a large attendance
combined with many numerous types of attractions. These attractions include a variety performers,
and vendors or merchants. </span><br />
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medieval and renaissance music.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the past several decades, the renaissance faire has
expanded over the world. Germany (called a Mittelaltermarkt literally
"medieval market") Canada have gotten into having renaissance faires,
as well as Australia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another expansion of medieval faire is Charles Dickens at
Christmas. Tours, or faires where people dress as characters from his stories
(mostly a Christmas Carol) have popped up all over the country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It appears now that medieval/renaissance faires are becoming
mainstream. In my opinion, their influence will expand beyond Europe and the
time frame. Imagine a faire based on medieval Japan, or Africa during the Sayfawa
dynasty, the possibilities are endless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoyed our look at the history of the
renaissance faire. Please leave a comment, I would enjoy hearing from you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Allied armies with the Green Man are waging a force
against the Dominion. Now you are in the
mood for the <a href="https://www.mfrenfaire.com/" target="_blank">Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire</a>, which is held at the Warsaw
Park, Ansonia, Ct. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is the ninth season for this event. This faire runs from
June 22- July 7<sup>th</sup> 2019, so if you are reading this you may still
have time to attend this year’s faire!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Petes-Cornerstone-Creations" target="_blank">Cornerstone Creations</a>- As a reader you know I see him at
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoblinWorxLeatherCo/" target="_blank">Goblin Worx Leather </a>-
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pleiades-Dance-Show/959565017388627?fref=ts" target="_blank">Pleiades Dance Show</a>- A wonderful troupe of belly dancers
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeckyBomzie" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon</a>- Remember her from the <a href="http://warusho-author.blogspot.com/2019/06/summer-solstice-renaissance-faire-2019.html" target="_blank">Summer Solstice and Renaissance Faire</a>? She sells wonderful items and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGraces" target="_blank">The Graces</a>- This group of woman have such lovely
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.knightly.com/" target="_blank">Knightly Endeavors</a>- Another great vendor I always stop and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.rabenwaldms.com/" target="_blank">Rabenwald Metalsmything</a>- metal jewelry and other items. Throughout the day they had a
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.dragonsnestdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Dragon Nest Designs</a>- A vendor I have seen at almost all the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mfrenfaire.com/acts">Not in Your Face Productions</a> (the faires own fighting crew)</span><span style="font-size: large;">- What's good a renaissance faire without a good fight. The Not in Your Face Productions had several combat shows during the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://medieval/" target="_blank">Medieval Maiden Soaps</a>- incredible selection of soaps and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ladyyounglove" target="_blank">Strangelove Sideshow Spectacle</a>-</span> <span style="font-size: large;">What a show to see. I would say this was classic sideshow entertainment, but it goes way beyond that. Do not miss an opportunity to see this great show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was so much more, I encourage you to go to the site’s <a href="https://www.mfrenfaire.com/acts" target="_blank">Acts</a>, and <a href="https://www.mfrenfaire.com/vendors" target="_blank">Vendors</a> pages to find out about each of these performers and merchants
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I stated earlier, this faire runs until July 7,
2019. Please if you get a chance check
out this faire this year, you won’t be disappointed. If not, then make plans now to attend in
2020!.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next time: The History of the Medieval/Renaissance Faire!!!</span><br />
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W.A. RUSHO is a professional wrestler, actor, author and
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