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Judith Proctor ([personal profile] watervole) wrote2006-06-11 07:01 pm

wimborne Folk Festival

Another good day at the festival.

Did a bit of shopping around the stalls and bought a pair of *very* brightly coloured patchwork trousers for [livejournal.com profile] exalted_mugwump and a Lord of the Rings board game for [livejournal.com profile] micavity If you haven't played this one, it was designed by Reiner Knizer and is excellent for 2-5 players working as a team. The rules take a little getting used to, but it's worth it as there is a real sense of danger as you play. It's not at all uncommon for all the players to die before the ring is destroyed and you frequently only make it by one person heroically sacrificing themselves.

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/823

It only cost a fiver and was still in its shrink wrap. I find I get a little annoyed at the way charities often underprice things. Someone donated them a game that was worth nearly £30 and they virtually give it away for a fiver. I'm sure they could have got ten for it. Another charity stall had a Tiffany lamp priced at £2. Those things often cost around £90.

There were some stalls that were pricing sensibly. You don't need to ask a fortune, but at least try and charge something that reflects the value of what was given to you.

Great dancers, lots of Appalachian clog teams, a group over from Brittany in France (the mean age of the dancers must have been around 60, but they danced their tradational dances and were made very welcome by one and all). Bourne River were *still* dancing well right to the end!

I love the sound of morris music. That's what makes the festival for me. I don't see much of the dancing as I have my back to the teams when I'm collecting. It's the music that carries me along and takes my cares away. I really love this festival - there's music wherever I go.
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[identity profile] kalypso-v.livejournal.com 2006-06-11 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm glad you amended it, I was wondering how one played [livejournal.com profile] exalted_mugwump's trousers.