The Battle Of Crecy, France ~ A Win For English Archers
Craigmeister • May 13, 2022
This spring at Queensferry Renfest, I stepped out of my normal picture-taking and faire-promoting routine and put on an archery show. I was inspired to do so by archers Kevin Hicks
, Phil Johnston
, Makoa Johnston and David Ruff.
I slipped up a couple of times but I was rotating through 3 stories that weekend about the battles of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt so my material wouldn't get old to the listeners. The numbers in the battles also change from source to source so, who knows? The point is that these battles were won despite overwhelming odds mainly due to the English Longbowmen. Huzzah!
It's a bit hard to hear due to the wind but Closed Captioning helps a little. Unfortunately, YouTube translators don't interpret my "put on" English accent 100%. I hope you enjoy it anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EkGdHYJ7D8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EkGdHYJ7D8
The Medieval Fair of Norman is coming next Friday - Sunday, April 10 - 12. Huzzah! One of the stars of the event is Bob the Incredible Juggler. If you would like to get to know Bob a little, tune into the Renfest Info And Fun Podcast number 11 from last summer. I can promise you lots of insight and laughs. You can find my podcast on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser.
If you would like to watch a revealing of what faire events are coming in & around Oklahoma this spring on your smart t.v., listen via your phone while driving or if you missed my book of faces post last Saturday, you can now check it out on YouTube. (It has a catchy intro & outtro theme as well that I love for this early time of the year.) I can't wait to get into the lanes! Just 2 more weeks! Dilly dilly! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W86VxZYr3g4&t=23s
Good day! Renfest season is rapidly approaching. Huzzah! I have published Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 22 for your musical pleasure. I hope it can keep you in a Rennish mood as we prepare to return to the gates. You can find Episode 22 on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser.
Huzzah! My most recent interview was with Kevin Hicks. I have tuned in to his YouTube channel "The History Squad" for years to learn about archers in the English Army. He also has stories about European royalty, Joan of Arc, a bit about The Cold War and even some American History. His videos are sure to draw viewers in because he makes history FUN! He has had many fun jobs, including portraying Robin Hood at the REAL Sherwood Forest and an archer at Warwick Castle. This podcast will be well worth your time. You can find this interview on the Renfest Info And Fun Podcast episode 2026 21. It is available on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser. You can also watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPKNZiuTwKo

Good day! I was privileged 2 days ago with a return visit by Careena Campbell (see dryad above) who runs the Wrenfairy Cosplay book of faces page. She is a very busy lady and provides an update on the many things that she is working on these days. You can find this interview on the Renfest Info And Fun Podcast episode 2026 20. It is available on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser. You can also watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyruu6eSYfg
Happy New Year, one and all! Here is the link to what I created in the Fall of 2026, places I visited and a hint of what is to come in 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DROPAu-cUvQ

Good day! I have published Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 19. 'Tis an interview with my good friends, EZNDIL. I hope you enjoy this hour-long trek into their past, present and future. There are many laughs and insights. A nicer & funnier couple are hard to find. You can find Episode 19 on Podbean, Amazon, Player FM, iHeart, Apple and/or Podchaser. (I re-recorded my Public Service Announcement # 6 in this cast. The ironic thing about it is that I originally made it on the boardwalk at the Oklahoma Renfest about 25 yards from Ezndil's stage a few years ago.)
Were YOU at The Medieval Fair of Norman in its early days? I hear tell that it was by the Duck Pond. I am anxious to find out about what went on back then. There's a Zoom link in the Details page of the event. I plan to tune in this Friday evening. Huzzah! https://www.facebook.com/events/1147838004139580/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

I can now present the large project I have been working on for a month & a half. I visited 11 parks in the Tulsa Metro area, making videos showing the amenities each would provide in holding a Renfaire in them. 'Tis high time that someone starts a Renfaire around Tulsa again. It is too large of a city not to have a Renfaire. 800,000 people live in the Metro! Catch just 1% of them & have 8,000 people walk through your gates. That would be a very successful starting faire! There are links to tips on a running a Renfaire in the video's description. Feel free to contact me if & when you decide to bring a Renfaire to Tulsa County. Some friends & I will be happy to assist you. Huzzah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6wdSba0848&t=24s
