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The joy of having a wife who works from home:

The measurement at the first pin (on the helmet only, no faceplate) = 22"
The measurement at the first pin (on the helment, including faceplate) = 31"

Let me know if you would like anything else.

Kim

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That looks great and the balance looks wonderful as well!

I can't wait to get it and I'll take pics when i use it next weekend as well.

Kim

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Chef - Yes, there were cast items, but I don't believe this technique made its way into the kitchen until the late 16th c/early 17th c.

I've used ceramic fry pans and owned them in the past, but for what i'm looking for, the metal ones fit my needs.

Thanks!

Kim

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Thanks Jens - please see my PM!

Kim

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Thanks for the replies! Thomas - of course - no cast iron, but I will say that I did attend an open fire cooking class where they taught people to cook with the Cast Iron - not my cup of tea... I'm afraid that I don't know what you mean by the pressed steel frying pan - do you have a pic or can you ...

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Cross Posted from Classifieds section - more information/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I've found some that have a similar shape, but are not correct as they have either a large makers name or the handle is very short. Hello All, Does anyone have the ability to make or know where I can b...

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Hello All, Does anyone have the ability to make or know where I can buy a metal fry pan of the medieval style - so that I can have it in the next 2.5 weeks? :) The attached images show what I'm looking for as does - http://www.companie-of-st-george.ch/cms/sitefiles/dragon-1.pdf - bottom right corner...

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Inspired by Tailoress and her post: True Confessions [SCA]: The Heinous First Garb You Made , what about the first garb you wore to an event. This would be either the loaner garb from the group or from friends who dragged you with them. ______________________________________________________________ ...

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White polyester that was found on sale at JoAnn's. I laid down and someone traced the outline of my body in an actual TTunic style - basically there was one seam down each side of the body from the wrist to the hem. This was then formed into a serpent costume (for a heraldic ball) and I used a shiny...

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I am one of those that started out in the SCA while I was in college (1995). Naturally I had to be thrifty as I had a part time job (10 hours per week) and still had to pay living arrangements. Heck, I loaded up 8 people in college and we drove to Estrella War and got there for $50 each... We though...

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Rana, A few tricks to help them be staggered... 1) Have your top and bottom eyelets (holes) align. Then on one side go up 1/2 the distance to the next hole then the full distance. i.e. On the right, the 1st hole is only 1/2" above the base hole the 2nd hole and the rest of the holes are 1" apart. On...

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William -

The price is listed in the upper right column on their main page and listed at $37 per meter for cotton and $52 per meter for Silk. I think you might have to write them for ordering as I couldn't find it on their site either.

Gorgeous!

Kim

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Looks great! I just replied to your first experiment post about how I use clay pots and stuff for cooking. - http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=113826 From what I've been told, the unglazed pots can actually go directly in the fire once they've gotten up to temp, but glazed have ...

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Wife of James B. here - he had the basics right. I use the earthenware (glazed or unglazed) beginning at room temp and slowly move it towards the fire - in the dirt next to the fire until it warms up. I can't really tell you how long it takes to heat up as each piece behaves differently depending on...

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Takeda, This is great and yes, i do this type of cooking. I feel that I have a good understanding of what people ate in England in the later 15th century, but I don't always write stuff down - bad Kim... I also have a tendency to do this in modern cooking as well and love to get the flavor profile t...

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This is not just for men. In Lord Grey's camp, we'll also have women and children and will be having a great time!

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

Kim

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Halvgrim -

I'm sorry we missed it this year, between family and the new house, it just didn't happen. We'll work to be there next year! We had such a wonderful time last year that we want to get back for the event again.

Thanks!

Kim

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http://knittnchicken.com/

This is Paul's Wife's website - she does very good stuff!

Enjoy!

Kim

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What was going to be a full weekend at Coronation and a few hours at Chalice (since we're moving the following weekend) has flipped and James B. and I will be at Chalice the whole time. (woo hoo!) For those of you that are wondering, the location is 30 miles south of the DC beltway and for those tra...

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The late 15th century is when the coffin changed from a storage device to something that was eaten and enjoyed. The quote referenced above "The proper way to serve such a pie is to cut off the top of the crust, and then the sides then you cut of the filling into small chunks and serve them stacked i...

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Dragging what started as a nice thread deeper into the gutter... You could try a formed leather bag, like this one: http://www.disturbingauctions.com/view.php?item=11 :twisted: EWIE!!!!!!! I was having a good morning and now I have that image in my head..... Thanks Jeff, Thanks a lot! Kim

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Tasha McG wrote:
James B. wrote: I just finished [insert five gajillion things here].
I'm going to chain you in my basement and make you make stuff for me.

Nope, thats MY job!

Kim

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To help the fabric-challenged person I am, what kind of wool should I look for? I know that melton is quite the opposite of what I want, but what of all these other types of wool? Suiting? Worsted? Gabardine? Challis? Other terms that I find by searching but have no idea on their accuracy for a per...

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Simple, strong and basic colors (gold and black). I did not want an animal and I wanted something that I would like for a LONG time. Per Saltire erminois and pean or http://op.atlantia.sca.org/images/devices/katharine_devereaux.gif Had something drawn out then posted it on my fridge for a few months...

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Do you have a link? I didn't even know they made sewing machines...

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Jeff J wrote: Do we make all attendees demostrate that they can use their weapons before paying them?

So, does this mean that after the men fight and demonstrate they can use their weapons properly (i.e. kill their opponent) for those that die, can their wives and families get their payment instead?

Kim

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For those of you that are have already left, James B. will be there, but not until tomorrow. He's home sick right now and didn't want to make it worse in tonights cold weather and I'm trying to get him out so I can prep for our move next week and work stuff on Tuesday to Thursday. Have a great time!...

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IronwoodPotter wrote:And then I can get Geoff and J de B to come over and drink beer and mint currency. It'll be choice.

I'll come help too!

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Dan,

Congrats to the both of you in being back safe and sound and now with another on the way!

Congrats!

Kim

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Many of the people I know use Sapphire as a prep for Pennsic. With the long weekend, its a great space to get your camp set up!

Wonderful event.

Kim

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Peder wrote: Lets face it. James's purpose in life is to look pretty.

He's sweating, how can he be pretty when he's sweating? His clothes are very pretty (which is why the doublet is around his waist)...

The Loving wife,

Kim

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Wolf wrote: hard at work in the heat. at least for the 5 minutes it took to take the pictures about the only time James worked that weekend hehehe

Now why are you making fun of my husband, I didn't see anyone ELSE chopping wood in those shots..

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So the professional photo takers at Pennsic who sell postcards of the battles aren't doing it anymore? Allen I don't think that is correct, please reread the latest information on this list. I've seen them at the last few pennsic's I've been at. Besides, Pennsic isn't technically an SCA event - but...

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Flittie wrote:James, I think the linen outfit looks pretty good. You could always save it to wear in July and August. Where did you get the linen from?

Flittie, the linen came from www.Fabrics-store.com and his is 5.3 oz linen.

Kim

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