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Jestyr

UlrichvR wrote:Jestyr, I am leaving for Pennsic on 28 July. If I don't get confirmation from you by then that arrangements have been made to pick up and get, I will contact the next in line who definately wants it and can pick up. Fair enough? Ulrich

Very fair. I just started working on it.

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I can't see the photo, but pending it being okay and I can get someone to pick it up from Pennsic for me, I'd like tentative dibs.

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Absolutely beautiful.

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The marshal who bounced it was being absurd and should be re-educated by the KEM.

Rule #5 of the Rules of the List says you can appeal to the Sovereign. I would totally have done that.

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now Pheonix steel and Otto. You are working with Otto from Otto's Armoury? If so, what are the odds you can get the money (or armour) back for the many, many, many people who were screwed by him? I've gotten a few things from you in the past (helm liners) and had planned on getting a few other thin...

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I second Olrun's work. It is amazing. Only wait until she gets my next two tunics done!

Seriously, she's awesome and does just as awesome work.

www.lokislocker.com

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Are you coming to the Norrie Academy this weekend in West Palm Beach? There should be Heralds everywhere to help you registering both.

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Audax: While I agree with everything you said to Verukh, and nothing was overtly offensive, it was rather abrupt. Depending upon how sensitive the recipient is, it could be taken poorly. It is a problem I personally wrestle with daily. I would suggest the sandwich principle, which starts with a pos...

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Saritor wrote:
Royal peer.

Not sure what OLA is -- Light of Atenveldt? Don't y'all get enough sun there without setting members on fire?

Gotcha. I know that Order of the Rose is a patent level award (and thus a peerage), but is a Duke/Count/Viscount considered a peerage in the traditional sense of the word?

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audax wrote:quadruple peer (KSCA 61st in the order, OL, OP, OLA).

Not to derail, but quadruple peer? Chiv... Laurel... Pelican... OLA???

What am I missing here?

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I was pleased with my trim from Yvette. A very fair price.

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Angus, Excellent point. But there are a few subtle difference between the example of a shaft arrow and an elbow cop. The shaft arrow is up to *somebody else* to keep safe. The elbow cop is on the wearer. If there is a severe equipment failure with the arrow, death (albeit remote) can happen. If ther...

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It seems more reasonable to me to change the equipement that brings about the most safety...which adding mesh does more to make a fighter safe then changing the ammo type for an archer. In a perfect world where finances are not an issue, your point is reasonable and could be debated. Unfortunately,...

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It sounds as if you like the idea of the game more than the game itself. Pain is just a natural repercussion of fighting. Most SCA fighters I know wear their bruises as badges of honor. There are other aspects of the SCA that are fun that do not involve fighting. You enjoy research and craft, so may...

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Add "Wells" to the layout...watering areas set about the area in some fashion. As we usually have water bearers any way, why not place them about in well marked ares like Wells that would of course be neutral territory. Set them in The River, along the banks so to speak. Sounds doable. wh...

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Size(s)?

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Sounds like a lot of fun.

My only concern would be keeping hydrated.

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Jeff J: Your work is lovely.

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This should give you an idea both is to pattern and where to put lacing holes. Pattern is for the right leg btw. [Edit:] this is - obviously - leather, you *should* be able to get away with something more symettrical and you should be able to extrend the back of the knee around to protect the back ...

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I mentioned Dark Victory because it gets you fighting. I have a full period roman set of armour, except the helm. The helm I want is from Clang, the full bells and whistles roman helm. I have been talking with him since last fall and it is still two months before he said he can start work on it. So...

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Irish. It's a fine deal. Dark victory isn't a charity. $30 in materials gives him 4 hours to finish a suit and make an absolute minimum to run a business on. You can make yourself a crappy burger but how many times have you gone and paid Mcdonalds $5 for 30 cents worth of beef. Agreed. It is a fair...

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Just saw this and showed to a friend of mine.

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Jestyr - for me the fun is in feeling like I'm helping my team. I have no desire for single competition. I want to be part of a team, and feel like I'm helping my team win. If the battle is a 3rd of 3, and the first 2 were already won by the same team, I don't feel like I'm making a difference. I'l...

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ladyilsebet wrote:If they didn't matter for points/winning/etc why the heck should I fight?

Fight because it is fun. I enjoy taking up arms with my fellow combatants. The Joie de Combat.

Winning is great, but secondary.

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I still think this is an extremely stupid way to 'protect' archers. Enforcing the existing rules would do more for that. Your point is fair, and you are probably right. Acting out in inappropriate ways should lead to being removed from the playground and not being allowed to play with the nice girl...

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Congrats dude.

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Not an even remotely acceptable solution. The correct solution is the same one that would apply whoever is misbehaving. And it undoes any good that was done with the elimination of light archers. I am not suggesting that HW fighters not be able to hit archers with normal amount of force, simply tha...

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I am not an attorney, but it would seem no different from posting a bad review on the Classifieds section. Reviews exist on many sites, including Amazon, Walmart, Target and many other major retailers. The reviews for that specific product are consumer driven, enabling prospective customers to do th...

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Sir Richard, I have enjoyed reading your opinions on combat archery, as well as the opinions of others. I do not have a problem with CA, but certainly improvements can be made. In general, I cannot find a significant flaw with the 1A1B model. I supposed the largest "flaw" would be cost, an...

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yes it has. the logistics of it make it a pita for the mods/admins even if its a great idea in theory. I guess I missed the other threads, but I guess I don't know how it would be a logistical nightmare. If a person posts a review in, say. the Classified Section, someone can simply *ask* the review...

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Is it worth having a separate reviews forum?

This way, we could start a thread for each armourer/vendor/member and people can post their reviews there. It might make it easier to find good and problem vendors.

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I, too, had a disappointing transaction with Armstreet. I had purchased a number of items on ebay via auction (trying to save on shipping), many of the items were of very questionable quality. When I asked Armstreet about this, they basically said, "Well, you ordered it at a discount (auction) ...

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I'm just speaking from my own experience here - yours may vary from mine. I think a lot of people join the SCA because of "something cool" - parties, dress-up, sex, hitting people with sticks, whatever their cookie is. But I feel like most people who stick with it for enough time to get &...

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McCuistion wrote:I have not found a use for the body dollies, either.

As a mini-anvil for rivets for an armour repair kit?

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Lord Ogier wrote:
Jonathon More wrote:i would be seriously interested in a German klappvisor bascinet done right.

I will be doing one of these next week. Stay tuned and see how it turns out.

Reviews Forum?

Re: Harbor Freight sale.