And It Just Got Worse...
...with the death toll from the tsunami practically doubling overnight since this last little bit of nowhere. From some reports, it's up to officially 55,000 confirmed dead, and a lot more missing and still presumed dead.
And while it seems almost trivial and contrite in comparison, the day didn't get much better when Mel glanced at the local Ontario Renfair webpage, only to discover that the gang running/managing the Renfair have decided to call it quits. This was on their main page:
http://www.rennfest.com/orf/index.html
After nine seasons of operation and effort to bring you a continually-growing quality family entertainment experience in Ontario we will be closing the gates of Trillingham. Our decision was made after much careful consideration of the past nine seasons and projections for the future of the show. It has been our pleasure to work with the entire company of performers and vendors who were the festival. Each season the festival and its vendors provided employment for more than six hundred people and over the years entertained more than half a million customers. Thank you for your patronage over the years and thank you to any of you who became our friends during that time.
Mel & I have visited the Renfair during two summers in the past, and were happily anticipating going next year. This is a bit of a surprise and a crushing blow, since it's always been a spectacular festival to go to. The carousing at the very end at the Black Dragon Tavern was a favourite of mine. At the very least, we have a special picture to remember it by, and a goblet. But it's still an unpleasant sting.
Today's Lesson: regular mall hours have resumed. That means everything closes down at 9pm. And no, I don't care how desperate you are, but I will not sell you a damned scarf when the clock reads 9:05pm. The curtain around our kiosk has been drawn for a reason. Thank you, and good night.
posted by Phillip at 10:42 AM
