Return of the Missing doublet: The Sequel

Written by Adrian Walter Tuesday, 01 February 2011 04:05

Tartanic is so loved that some fans feel like they must have a memento or token to take home with them to feel that they are closer to us somehow. We have even collected a plethora of videos, photos, cookies, fudge, woolen sheep toys and even women’s under-things from those that feel they need to share something of themselves with us. Sophia and Jill often draw straws over who gets to keep the under-things. Many nights as the group has discussed what the New Year’s product list will be, the subject of selling small vials of sweat was brought up as a possibility.  Sure, a silly and sick little idea—should we ever get requests for it—it may happen. This would be our way of giving our fans a real memento of us without loosing our show elements and personal belongings. We are also considering auctioning off old and used items no longer needed to produce the show. If you think this is something you would like please let us know and we will pursue it further. Continued gifts are much appreciated as well.

Last year, a fan took home with her a custom made doublet (see pre-quel blog). However, our faith in humanity has been greatly restored.  Adrian’s doublet has been kindly sent back to us via our Houston PO box. As we are on the road so many months of the year, the PO box is not checked with any regularity and thus we are just getting around to actively thanking the lady who returned it to us now. No name was given or needed. Just a package, that said “I apologize, I didn’t know.” THANK YOU SO MUCH MYSTERY LADY who mailed her package from Alexandria, LA! Not only was it returned in good order, but somehow she was able to get the smell out. We really would like to know her secret as the most confounding thing about her taking the doublet was how could she possibly stand the smell in the car with her on the way home. Kilts and doublets are not allowed in our living and traveling spaces whenever possible because they smell horrific. This woman (if it indeed was a woman), whomever she may be, should try out for the washing well wench show. Cause she got skills.

Not so humorous, this just following a theft of a $300 handmade djembe drum, which disappeared from back of the Globe stage during the last show, on the last day this of the Texas renaissance festival this year.

Should the person that stole the djembe from the Globe Stage feel inclined to return it as well, we will likely not thank you as profusely if it is washed and without it’s original smell it would just not be the same. Should a similar event happen and the Djembe be returned to the Tartanic PO Box, we will pass it on to the talented owner who makes his living as a musician.

Many thanks to all, it will be a rocking good year.