CelticSoul: The BAND has been around in some form since the mid 90's - there's some debate, but next year MAY be our ten year anniversary. I've only been with 'em since last August or so. You've likely seen me if you've been to Southern since '93 though - as one of the Seadogs.
Mmario: Entertaining to those leaving is one of the best things I think ANYONE can do for a faire. I can't tell you how many friends have gone to a faire and can't stop talking about "Those mongers that had the heart as we left" or "The puritans damning us for having gone" or what have you. Those are the moments that make new faire fanatics... glad to hear you're making them happen.
M