[MR] Well, we could pare down the feast, for one thing.

[Gina Shelley]

Actually, I used to be this way, too, back in the days when the hall was transformed into another time and place by flickering candles and lamps, beautifully set tables, and a steady stream of musicians and storytellers. In fact, at my first event, while I had a great time all day at the event, it was the beautiful mesmerizing place that was feast that really, really hooked me. 

 

Heck, we managed all that and STILL pulled some dancing together after.

 

We don't do it that way anymore. That experience seems to be gone and what has replaced it is, (in my experience, anyways) pure tedium. Usually not worth it to me to sit for hours in a folding chair under the Ugly White Bars (mundane lighting. Ya'll know that's my personal pet peeve.) 

 

But again, at least for me, even if we did go back to this, the food itself is not what I am there for. It would be the company and the atmosphere. I'm happy with a bowl of stew and good friends. 

 

Dulcy



I'm of the opposite opinion. Feasts are one of the reasons I joined the SCA, and after five years, they are still the highlight of most events for me.
I find my Dream at a well set table with good friends enjoying good food and good wine. Lengthy removes add to that enjoyment. I'm happy sitting at a feast table for four hours or more, and would be disappointed if everything was served all at once in the mundane style. 		 	   		  
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