Dear Immigration Activists:

I would like to invite each of you to view two screenings of the movie "Border" here in NC that our organization ALIPAC is bringing to the state. We need as many lawmakers, citizen activists, and members of the media to attend as possible.

Many of you may have heard about this movie on CNN, Fox, and CBS or in the New York Times.

This film will be of interest to people that favor enforcement and those that favor amnesty.

The two showing are also being supported by Bill Lumaye of WPTF radio's Bill Lumaye Show and by Jeff Katz of WBT Radio in Charlotte, NC.

You can view a trailer for the film and order advance tickets online at www.BorderMovie.com

I will be speaking briefly at these showings and the film's creator, Chris Burgard, is coming to NC on his national tour with the film and will be glad to answer questions after each showing.

These show times are for 6:30pm EST, but an 8:30 showing will be added if the first sells out. That is why advance tickets are important.

This movie shows you what is really happening at the border in graphic detail. This movie shows you what North Carolina will be dealing with soon. People are planning to come from across the state and from SC and VA to see this film here with us.

Hope to see you there.

William Gheen
ALIPAC
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC
www.alipac.us

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Ah, the Carolina Renaissance Festival continues to roll on!

I haven't blogged much this year about the wonderful Renaissance Festival. It's not because it hasn't been great, but actually because there's just so much going on right now. One reason I get the season tickets is so I can just run by on some afternoons and spend just a few hours there and not feel bad about paying for a full price ticket. This is what I've been doing a lot of days, especially on Sundays.

I'm rather disappointed that Blackenshear isn't doing a show this year. I talked to Mister Blackenshear himself (he's there, playing instruments), and he's disappointed, too. If you're disappointed too, you can go here and send an email to the Entertainment director. I did.

But the other acts that are there are wonderful. I hope to spend all day this Saturday there with camera so I can post lots of fun stuff. Thom Selectomy is back after a 3-year hiatus. And of course, my all-time favorite, Dextre Tripp is there. And one that is growing on me is Manolete and his fire show -- completely new (and scary if you're the one on stage as I was) this year!

And again, the biggest attraction to me isn't even all the shows -- it's the atmosphere. All week long I see what's happening. I watch the news. I keep track of politics and the evil that is inherent in the entire government system today. And when you get to the fair, everything disappears. There's no politics. There's no judgment. There's just fun and relaxation. This is a place where the people who "work" there seem to be honestly having fun. They're not there because they need to earn money, they're not there because they were told by the government to be there -- they're just doing something they really like and happen to be good enough to earn some money for it. The entire atmosphere is wonderful. I have yet to meet someone at the fair that wasn't just a seemingly good and nice person (even if some of them are escaped hippies).

So if you get a chance, and if you want to relax, come on by the fair. I'd get you in free if I could, but I just have tickets for me, they don't give me spares. Come on out and relax some, won't you?

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You can't imagine how true this one really is.

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Time again to head off to the North Carolina Mountains for fishing and, well, whatever else I feel like doing while camping until Sunday or Monday. Have fun without me!

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1 I'm jealous! I have a 26' bay boat sitting in my garage, and it has turned into a place to store stuff. Any suggestion as to how I might motivate hubby to take me fishing? :-(

Posted by: DagneyT at September 29, 2007 10:06 PM (AAEEI)

2 Hmmm... Sit in the boat in the garage in a bikini?

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Hey, it's almost that time! The Carolina Renaissance Festival is coming up in just 10 days! Watch the right sidebar here for the hourly countdown, if you like. Now I won't be able to be there on opening day, but I'm going to try and get there Sunday afternoon. And after the first week, I will be there quite a bit. If you've never been, come on out!

It really is a wonderful place. It's a place to really escape from today. There's almost no electricity, and everyone is there to have fun. The performers are really entertaining and they ALL appear happy to be there. If you work around people who just hate to come to work every day, you will be refreshed.

In addition, there's almost no judgment there. People don't look at you and judge you by the way you look or who you voted for last year. There's almost no political discussion of any kind. And you can relax all day long around people who will become your friends. Again, I offer to anyone in the area, if you want to come out and hang around for a day, please do. I'm willing to meet up with about anyone nearly any day (certainly any day I'm there).

Oh, and I got my season pass a little while ago. They appear to be sequentially numbered. Should it bother me that mine is #18?

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1 #18? That is die hard!

Posted by: oddybobo at September 27, 2007 12:57 PM (mZfwW)

2 I wonder if I should try for #1 next year...

Posted by: Ogre at September 27, 2007 01:05 PM (oifEm)

3 Ogre - from last year's festival you posted a CD from a wonderful young lady with a voice like "water over silk" and who played a mandolin"?" She was playing most folk type music. What was her name or website. Thank you!

Posted by: Wuptdo at September 27, 2007 08:01 PM (axYNA)

4 Young lady and a mandolin? There's two wonderful voices that I can remember -- one plays the harp, the other sings unaccompanied. The harp player is Sarah Mullen: http://ogresview.mu.nu/archives/204845.php Is that the one you're looking for?

Posted by: Ogre at September 28, 2007 11:33 AM (oifEm)

5 Bingo, that's the one Ogre. Thanks, and may the God of your choice, Bless you!

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6 Glad to help out! Go and see her if you can, she's great!

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It really is that dry here in Western North Carolina.

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1 test

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2007 09:56 PM (QmAYF)

2 What about that Maple Leaf in the background?

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3 I just KNEW someone was going to spot that... I had considered photoshopping that guy out.

Posted by: Ogre at September 24, 2007 01:34 PM (oifEm)

4 the picture is really threatening!

Posted by: Stig at September 29, 2007 07:59 AM (y+NTh)

5 Hehe. If you're offended, you can burn something to the ground...

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This is SO me right now:

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It's not supposed to be this hot in North Carolina.

Did I mention that it's hot?

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Once again, time for a few notes on summer driving.

Please realize that many people are driving somewhere on their vacation time during the summer -- even if you're not. If they are on vacation in your city or town, they will not know their way around. Here's a clue -- when you see a license plate that's a different color than yours, there's a good chance they're from out of town.

Take a moment and take a deep breath. We people from out of town really don't know our way around your town. We will be driving a bit slower. We might get in the wrong lane, or realize at the last minute that we're in the wrong lane and will suddenly need to get out of that lane. Honestly, we're sorry, we just don't know.

So take a moment and relax. Calm down. It's summertime, take a break! And if you have to work while we're on vacation, know that we'll be working when you're on vacation, so you can laugh at us then!

This public-service ad not paid for by any useless government taxes, unlike all the other ones.

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2 Indeed, I'm always pleasantly surprised when people DON'T drive like idiots.

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William Teach is mad. I say, Mr. Teach, it's about time. Now I know Teach has always been on the right side of this "immigration issue," but this time he, like many others, are finally seeing this up close and personal. So what's got Teach wanting to make some walk the plank?

Eyewitness News has learned the man charged with drunken driving in crash that killed a man Monday morning is in the United States
illegally.

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Have you seen the latest approval numbers for the Democrat Congress? I'm sure it's been all the headlines all over the country. What? You didn't see them? They are now LOWER than President Bush's numbers, surely that's news! Every time Bush's numbers drop by 1%, that's headlines, so surely a 4-point drop for Congress gets lots of attention, right?

In case you're counting, Congress' approval numbers are down to 29% while Bush remains steady at 33%. So you Democrats who are claiming that you represent "the will of the people" -- well, you're just plain wrong.

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1 Historically, though, Congress always has a far lower approval rating than the president. Neither rating is something to be proud of.

Posted by: Matthew M. F. Miller at May 16, 2007 04:31 PM (0Ikb6)

2 "Historically?" We're dealing with today's media. Anything that happened more than 5 minutes ago simply doesn't exist to them (but good points, nonetheless).

Posted by: Ogre at May 16, 2007 06:04 PM (oifEm)

3 But the Dems have a mandate, don't they?

Posted by: William Teach at May 16, 2007 11:06 PM (m8wOL)

4 So they keep saying. Repeat a lie often enough and people will believe it.

Posted by: Ogre at May 17, 2007 12:38 AM (YVnhV)

5 U.S. of America is a great country for our people, we get alot of stuff without even working. Your congress is so nice they gave my brother a free education and house. i don't know why there rating are so low. They give us all we need for free.

Posted by: AmedSr at May 17, 2007 11:05 AM (Zwsx5)

6 The Democrates do have a mandate, its to destroy the country, destroy the military, and destroy our way of life.

Posted by: Carrie Levy at May 17, 2007 11:07 AM (Zwsx5)

7 Well, Carrie, that it certainly their purpose -- I'm not sure how much of a mandate they have for those actions...

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Ah, a nice spring day in the 70s. Nothing but sun and clear Carolina Blue sky. Sounds like a good day to go watch some baseball!

The Knights (AAA affiliate of the White Sox) will be playing the Norfolk Tides (AAA affiliate of the Orioles) this afternoon, so I'm off to watch the game. It's the last game of a 4-game series and the Knights have won all of the first three games.

Yay, baseball!

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1 The Kinston Indians are NC baseball ;]

Posted by: Justus at May 14, 2007 07:47 PM (U3eGu)

2 They still have a team out there? I've been to a few of their games -- many moons ago...

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I just recently found out that I'm a terrorist. I wasn't aware of this apparent "fact." I mean, I knew that the FBI considered me a terrorist. I'm not aware if I'm in their TSDB database -- because they won't tell me. National security and all those such claims. But you see, I once read Unintended Consequences and was quite impressed with the book. Then one day I attended a FBI security briefing for technology security and was confronted with an image of the book -- strongly implying those who own or read the book were terrorists.

But now I find I'm considered a terrorist by many other government agencies! Seriously, I wonder when I shall be arrested and "Detained."

The state of PA says that I'm a terrorist. See that flag they show as a "terrorist" flag? I fly it outside my house every day -- just below the American flag. And it's on a big, 25' flagpole so I'm sure it's been spotted. Guess I better stay away from PA.

The FBI says I'm a terrorist because I (and I'm not making this up):

Request authority for a stop
Make numerous references to the US Constitution
Defender of the US Constitution

The state of Alabama says I'm a terrorist. That link is to an archive of their page because apparently a lot of libertarians complained about the web page, so it just magically disappeared -- without anyone saying the information wasn't true. They claim I'm a terrorist because I believe in gun rights and protest taxes. Because I think the Constitution has been subverted, AL says that I'm a terrorist.

The state of Virginia also says I'm a terrorist. Why there? Because I'm a "property rights advocate." Seriously, in Virginia, you're a TERRORIST if you advocate for property rights. I think they're going to need to build more jails to house us all.

Here in NC, I cannot find anything on line related to the state and homeland security. So while I'm clearly a terrorist (the FBI says so), maybe I won't be arrested by the local folks just yet. But perhaps when they get a couple more taxpayer grants, they'll come visit me and I can start planning my stay at club Gitmo for supporting the Constitution (oops, I mentioned it again).

Incredibly, none of this is in jest. These various government agencies honestly believe *I* am a "domestic terrorist." That is so sad. Indeed, this once-great country has nowhere to go but down.

*** UPDATE:
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Are you a terrorist?

Your score is 75%

Congratulations, you are a domestic terrorist. Well, at least you are according to the US government. Consider turning yourself in to your local authorities. There are FBI offices all around they country and they would like to talk to you. Pack your bags for Gitmo because the government doesn't like you.

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1 I guess I must be, too. Glad to see I'm in good company.

Posted by: Steph at May 11, 2007 01:46 PM (AC9Dc)

2 I'm wondering if I should go turn myself in. There's an FBI office in Charlotte I could stop by... This could be fun: "Hi, I need to speak to an FBI agent." "Yes sir, what is this regarding." "I need to turn myself in, I'm a terrorist." I wonder how fast those people would start moving. I think they'd either completely go bananas or they would just not really care.

Posted by: Ogre at May 11, 2007 01:50 PM (oifEm)

3 Noooo! come to pa! We like pseudo-terrorists . . . Ok, wait, that didn't sound right . . .

Posted by: oddybobo at May 11, 2007 03:21 PM (mZfwW)

4 PA -- that's near Fort Dix, NJ, right?

Posted by: Ogre at May 11, 2007 03:59 PM (oifEm)

5 Well, Ogre, I would turn myself in, but when I tell them I believe in property rights, most Texan law enforcement people would go "huh?", as for gun rights, the would be upset that I ONLY own 4 firearms (and one is an antique, non-working), so hey, move on over to Texas, where we love our guns and private property to shoot them on. BTW - I haven't read Unintended Consequences, and I have NEVER seen it for sale anywhere, would you know of a copy I can buy/borrow to read?

Posted by: Smokey at May 11, 2007 05:44 PM (xBtls)

6 I'll see if I can remember where I packed mine away -- if I find it, I'll email ya to get your mail addy.

Posted by: Ogre at May 11, 2007 05:59 PM (oifEm)

7 is cyber-penetration what is done on the less family safe sites on the interweb? if so, it would have to be resounding yes! shhh

Posted by: chris at May 11, 2007 06:00 PM (rBjHa)

8 Remind me not to borrow your keyboard...

Posted by: Ogre at May 11, 2007 09:42 PM (3+jVU)

9 I am 60% domestic terrorist. I will go turn myself into our neighbor (he works for the FBI in Detroit).

Posted by: Quality Weenie at May 11, 2007 09:54 PM (BksWB)

10 Go now. I think they let you use the internet from jail.

Posted by: Ogre at May 11, 2007 10:23 PM (3+jVU)

11 I guess that I can go to Cuba and gain some weight. What a way to be tortured, being fed. I wonder. Will the ACLU fight for my right to have a bible, a crucifix, a rosary, and to receive Communion every week?

Posted by: Gribbit at May 12, 2007 03:47 AM (F2jGp)

12 They will ensure you have a toilet-free Koran, but don't count on getting a Bible.

Posted by: Ogre at May 12, 2007 12:14 PM (3+jVU)

13 Unbelievable. I think I'll go and wash my eyes out with soap and water. I think I read that stuff wrong.

Posted by: vw bug at May 12, 2007 12:51 PM (FPOeI)

14 Darn, only 50% terrorist!!!! I demand a recount!

Posted by: William Teach at May 12, 2007 01:01 PM (doAuV)

15 50% terrorist, Teach? Talk about the Constitution, that's sure to get you locked up according to these agencies. And VW, I really wish I DID read that stuff wrong -- but it's all there so you people can follow the links and see if I'm reading something that's not there!

Posted by: Ogre at May 12, 2007 06:46 PM (3+jVU)

16 Maybe I'm not a good terrorist, but on that Alabam one...If you believe that the US has lost its sovereignty, isn't that more of a pro-government stance? Or are we supposed to be more loyal to the UN than the US, now? I'm confused. You should add a couple of questions to your quiz though. one about homeschooling and one about christianity. After all, two schools had terrorism drills featuring these radical and dangerous groups as perpetrators.

Posted by: Dana at May 13, 2007 05:59 AM (DMk+5)

17 Excellent points -- but the government hasn't officially declared homeschoolers terrorists -- at least not on any of the official government places that I've seen...not including Germany, of course!

Posted by: Ogre at May 13, 2007 11:44 AM (3+jVU)

18 I'm 75% a terrorist. Well at least I know that when they haul me away I'll be in good company.

Posted by: Janette at May 13, 2007 06:26 PM (5R+zg)

19 I'm going to claim my religion requires steak and beer every night. With banana creme pie.

Posted by: Ogre at May 13, 2007 08:54 PM (3+jVU)

20 85% Terrorist. Woohoo! Do I get bonus points for attending a Wreath Laying by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and watching a Civil War reenactment Saturday in Franklin?

Posted by: Thunder Pig at May 14, 2007 09:27 AM (IWb2z)

21 Beth, I suspect the definition of terrorist is intentionally broad -- so that police powers can basically be used on anyone at any time. Maybe that makes me sound like a conspiracy theorist, but using their own words makes it that way. And don't forget the next line of the AL statements: "In general, these terrorists claim that the U.S. government is infringing on their individual rights, and/or that the government's policies are criminal and immoral." Thunder Pig, none of the government agencies I've seen mention re-enactments. But if you participate, that's quasi-military, so that's terrorist! Thanks for stopping along!

Posted by: Ogre at May 14, 2007 09:33 AM (3+jVU)

22 What did you do with my trackback? And is it true that all the quiz scores go to the Department of Homeland Security?

Posted by: Michael Hampton at May 14, 2007 07:08 PM (RVLMn)

23 Sorry, Haloscan trackbacks have been broken for months and the WP trackbacks on the server I'm using have been broken for longer. I'm working on writing my own trackback software for people to use. And yes, all quiz results are forwarded to numerous government agencies in triplicate!

Posted by: Ogre at May 15, 2007 12:44 AM (3+jVU)

24 heh. I scored 30 %. Apparantly this makes me a sheep that follows everything the (American) government says. Unless there is something I misunderstood here I have to say this is a bunch of black/white, right-wing BS. First of all, what kind of "eco-terrorist" supports the "right" to drive a car? Sounds hypocritical. I certainly see it as a privilege, that many can't afford and one that takes part in destroying the planet. I would rather use public transportation/walk and/or a bicycle instead of driving a car most of the time unless it's too inconvenient. Although I understand many places it's not possible to avoid driving a car, when you don't have access to a decent public transportation system (maybe this is something you should be fighting for?) or are not able-bodied. Also, what does the word eco-terrorism imply, and why do I either have to fully support it or be completely against it? If it said eco-activism it would be easier to define what you meant, but if it involves such things as arsony then I really can't support it. And I'm not against high taxes (up to a certain point, that is), as long as society gets a lot of benefits back from it. I come from and have lived in countries where we do pay high taxes, these countries also happen to be some of the richest, most privileged places to live in, with much more financial stability and less of a gap between the rich and poor classes than in certain super-powers like the US. I don't support the "right" to own a gun either. I suppose if I were more of a gun-toting redneck I would be seen as less of a blindly patriotic sheep? I hope you can see how that implication really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I really don't think everyone who are for gun-ownership are like that, just making a point to show how ridiculous that statement is. Personally I don't see the point in having a gun, and would be glad if it became illegal, to be honest. just my 2 cents.

Posted by: Elli at May 17, 2007 04:54 PM (ztNbr)

25 Thanks for stopping by -- but this isn't a "right-wing" anything. Those words on the quiz are from US Government documents. They come from US government publications that say that if you agree with those statements, you are a terrorist. It's how the US government IS currently defining "domestic terrorist" in the US right now.

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If you are a regular reader here, you know that Ogre will be live-blogging this upcoming conference. However, if you're anywhere near Raleigh (Ogre is about 2.5 hours away), there's still time to sign up and join us at this conference! Here's a few details:

ITÂ’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER: www.jwpcivitasinstitute.org/clc2007.html

THE CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE WILL FEATURE THESE SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS:
• Rudy Giuliani, Presidential Candidate
• Mark Sanford South Carolina Governor
• Bob Ehrlich, Former Maryland Governor
• Michael Steele, Former Maryland Lt. Governor
• Jim Gardner, Former North Carolina Lt. Governor
• Elizabeth Dole U.S. Senator
• Walter Jones, U.S. Congressman
• Virginia Foxx, U.S. Congresswoman
• Patrick McHenry, U.S. Congressman
• Heath Shuler, U.S. Congressman
• Bill Graham, Gubernatorial Candidate
• Bob Orr, Gubernatorial Candidate
• Fred Smith, Gubernatorial Candidate
• Fred Barnes, The Weekly Standard and Fox News
• Craig Shirley, Author of “Reagan Revolution”
• Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform
• Richard Viguerie, “Funding Father” of modern conservative strategy, political strategist and author
• Frank Donatelli, Director of Political and Intergovernmental Affairs, Reagan White House
• Frank Gaffney, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reagan Administration
• Jeff Katz, Talk Show Host, WBT-Charlotte
• Bill LuMaye, Talk Show Host, WPTF-Raleigh
• Matt Mittan, Talk Show Host, WWNC-Asheville
• Curtis Wright, Talk Show Host, WNTB-Wilmington

PLUS ... General Sessions on the Reagan Legacy, the Future of Conservatism and the 2008 Presidential Campaign • Straw Poll of 2008 gubernatorial and presidential candidates • Four sets of Issue Forums • Grassroots Activist School • Live broadcasts of radio talk shows • Book signings by conservative authors • Exhibits by conservative organizations • Five meals with conservative camaraderie.

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the Civitas Institute’s Second Annual Conservative Leadership Conference – a two-day event that will inform and motivate North Carolina conservatives.

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1 wow Ogre..thats quite the line up..are u speaking?..lol

Posted by: Angel at April 12, 2007 03:39 AM (zBl/d)

2 Heh. I'll be taking pictures and live blogging!

Posted by: Ogre at April 12, 2007 08:49 AM (1gBFf)

3 Thanks for the update on the conference...I didn't know Civitas was putting this on again. Thanks for letting me know about all of the speakers, it looks very impressive. I will see you there.

Posted by: John at April 16, 2007 03:10 AM (dm196)

4 It looks to be a good show!

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Last night Ogre had the chance to visit Bill Ripken of Ripken Baseball. It was a 2-hour seminar on how to teach kids to play baseball, sponsored by The Charlotte Knights (opening day April 5th -- I'll be there) and Carolinas Baseball Center. It was great.

The clinic was held at the new facility for Carolinas Baseball Center on Westinghouse Road, just off I-77. It's a huge warehouse-style building with all sorts of indoor room for baseball practicing with cages, throwing areas, fielding areas, and just tons of room for practicing baseball.

Jeff Schaefer is the mastermind behind the facility, and he's put a lot of work into it. It's a great-looking place. I would absolutely be sending my team to practice there if it were not an hour's drive from my house. But if you're in the area and want to practice or learn about baseball, be sure and stop by.

Teaching the clinic was Bill Ripken. He knows what he's talking about. He gave all sorts of great tips and instructions on how to actually teach the kids about the game of baseball. He also mentioned that there's a LOT fewer kids playing baseball these days, and he's trying to help show how to teach them so that more will know how, have fun, and play the game. He also knows my personal childhood all-time baseball hero, Mr. Don Mattingly. No, he did not have a reasonable explanation for why he didn't ask Mr. Mattingly to be there with him.

It was a great clinic and a great location. And it was free to attendees, thanks to the sponsors. If you've got a kid and want them to learn about baseball, be sure and check out the Ripken Baseball page -- they've got centers in Maryland and in Myrtle Beach, SC. And if you're looking for training of your (or someone else's) child in baseball in south Charlotte (or near there), be sure to check out Carolinas Baseball Center -- there's a bunch of former Major League Baseball players there ready to help you out.

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Well, it's the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It's time to do the traditional: put up the Christmas decorations. As each year goes by, I seem to end up with more and more outdoor lights. I'm not sure I can get them all up in one day any more, so I'll have to start before lunch. This year the neighbors seem to have put up a challenge.

Those who have read here before may remember my pictures from last year -- and the candy canes lining the street. Well, the folks to my left have put up their decorations already, and they've lined THEIR house with candy canes. Now my lighted canes are taller than theirs, but they might have a few more than I do. This simply will not do.

I think a trip to Lowes may be in order this afternoon after the decorations are up...

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Posted by: patty at November 25, 2006 08:57 PM (ByBdH)

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Today I present a magician...and I don't know his name. He was performing this weekend at The Carolina Renaissance Festival at the Washer Wenches stage, but I didn't catch his name. Take a careful look and see if you can see what he's doing in this picture:

This fellow was an excellent magician, working the crowd and working classic magic tricks. Towards the end he really made the cups and balls tricks interesting when oranges started showing up! And for the grand finale, SIX oranges and a cantaloupe showed up! Very impressive. He also said he's be on Letterman in a couple weeks, so I'll see what else there might be to that!

Previously:
Dextre Tripp
Jewels of the Caravan
Blackenshear the Curious
The London Broil
Dextre Tripp

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I know, I know, I introduced you to Dextre Tripp earlier in the week. But you know, I enjoy his show so much, I've got to show him twice. Heck, you might even get to see another glimpse of him next week, too -- he's that good.

This shot is during his fire and water show. He balances on the top of the ladder, then lights off 300 firecrackers, then lets everyone throw water balloons at him! Is this guy crazy, or what?

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Previously:
Jewels of the Caravan
Blackenshear the Curious
The London Broil
Dextre Tripp

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*** Update: Added the picture!

Today, highlighting acts I like at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, I'd like to present The Jewels of the Caravan. Very, VERY unfortunately, I forgot to upload the picture last night, so I have no picture to show you of them. Now feel free to head on over to their web site, where you can see much better pictures than anything *I* could take.

This is a "high-energy troupe performs a variety of ethnic dance and music, influenced by India, Africa and the Middle East. Invigorating the festivities with the gypsy spirit of celebration, they captivate their audience." And they're not kidding.

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It's a great show, but unfortunately, it's show times often conflict with Dextre's shows, so I don't get to see this show too many times -- much to my regret. Folks, it's more than just some lovely ladies up and dancing -- even though it is that, too. You will be memorized by the skills and abilities of this group. They are extremely talented, and I can't imagine the time and effort that goes into learning how to dance that well together.

Yet another show that I highly, highly recommend if you can find the time to head out to the festival. This weekend, I'll be there all afternoon Sunday, hopefully taking more pictures of some acts I didn't get last weekend! Be sure to keep coming back if you want to read more reviews, or just to visit the festival vicariously as some do.

Previously:
Blackenshear the Curious
The London Broil
Dextre Tripp

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The second in the series about the Carolina Renaissance Festival brings us to another great act by a group of really nice guys. Today I'd like to highlight The London Broil.

These are a bunch of nutty guys who bring "Comedy & Juggling, Together at Last." These guys have been performing together since 1999, and they just keep getting better. They have an absolutely great show that does bring together comedy and juggling.

When I was there, it was quite windy that morning. There was much discussion about the juggling of fire in the wind. Louie didn't seem to mind. Matt was a little nervous, but they did it anyway.

Again, they're just a great group of guys. I've stopped and hung around with them before and after shows, and they're just nice people (I'm starting to sound like a RenFest groupie...). The show is absolutely outstanding -- if you like Monty-Python humor, you'll even get all the jokes (otherwise just laugh politely when everyone else laughs).

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Previously:
Dextre Tripp

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