This was opening weekend for my local faire. As some of you know, I'm a performer, that is my life. It was a great time, as always, even though it was the hardest opening for me ever. I lost a very close friend in a car crash early in the year. He was my friend, and he was also my boss, and king. I didn't get to take as many pictures as I had hoped, I was simply to busy having moved up the ranks. But I was sent a few by friends and will share them. I will also be adding more pictures as the weeks roll on.

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The battle, Next week I'm running the whole thing. A bit stressed about that.

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Working the tournament.
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My wife, in black, and the barbarian queen
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Opening day, about 7:45am, let the drinking begin.
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The throne, no one sits there. With Jims death, we just put his boots there.
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Looks like another great season ahead of you Dan, hope to see alot more pics thru the season, ya ole Barbarian!.

Thanks Dan for sharing. Can't wait to see more photos as the season progresses!

I will be there again Sunday, Saturday we are staying home to spend some time with the kids. I'm already getting leather orders. Nothing better then hot woman that want a custom barbarian outfit.

I would require many custom "fitment" appoinments, we wouldn want any loose area'*.....

I've always wondered...is that hammer (in the first picture) hollow?

A little, but still weighs 17 pounds

Glad to see that your having a blast doing what you love. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Keep on fighting...litterally..? sorry it was a bad joke...

Nice pics, I'm glad you guys are keeping it all alive. I am a big history fan, and love the faire'*.

Got a few more pictures today of the battles. My friends are great with a camera.

If this don't scare you, not sure what will.
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Time to get ready.
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Lined up, here they come.
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Looks like a few got threw.
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Still pushed them back.
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Not this time though, the lines were broken.
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Regroup for the next attack.
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They seem scared now.
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Everyones getting tired.