The Armour Archive

Rev. George

speaking of shipping: Midwest quoted me just under 40 bucks for shipping opn one of those wedge tents.

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Rev. George

Well, that's within the realm of my abilities, though I'm not so sure that side split tunics were hsitorically that common (which I assume is a priority since you posted on historical research) Something like that, with machine seams (assuming you are XL or smaller), will cost you 30 dollars PLUS th...

Rev. George

So I'm looking to fix up my dining impression. And I'm looking to do it on a budget. I've got some nice spoons. I've got what I consider an OK salt cellar (though i'm looking for a better one) I've a got a diamond woven table cloth (it looks right to me, based upon some period illuminations/ illustr...

Rev. George

well, first class mail usually takes 2-3 days.

That said, as someone who has had mail stolen- always send that kind of stuff certified. It costs like a dollar or so, and gives you guaranteed delivery, plus tracebility.

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Rev. George

I dont think you interfered Glen. To be honest, in a lot of ways, this hobby is like a religion, and we all have opinions on what is orthodox or heresy. The purpose of discussion is to illuminate th eopinions of others, perhaps gain insight and solve problems (both technical and dogmatic)

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Rev. George

From the original post:

He wants $100 plus Shipping and handling or will deliver to a Middle Event within a few hundred miles of Richmond Indiana..

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Rev. George

From the air Pennsic is a tent city. We are lucky that no one has strarted a fire that has spread to other tents. Yet. this is a pic from a fire during the hajj in mecca 9 years ago. It just as easily could be a pic of pennsic or the like. http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/505000/images/_505669_fire150...

Rev. George

Nice thunderbolt.

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Rev. George

I had a price list from whomever was doing the RFTH stuff now, but it got lost in a catastrophic HD faliure. SO...

If anyone (including the fellow who does it now) has one lying about, gathering dust, or has the churbur model, and is looking to get rid of it, let me know.

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Rev. George

you know, it could be arranged that a box of kong toys, marked "gift for my buddy" / "giften pur mien buddi" (sorry about the bad german) show up at your door. The shipping and cost per unit wouldnt be much. I'd do it for no profit

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Rev. George

Yeah, I guess I should have ripped into him about wanting to not be normal, or trying to justify his already constructed widget, etc... But givent he fact that a couple of my posts have been misconstrued (namely that I continually disparage my home kingdom and/or its fighting culture) I wouldnt do t...

Rev. George

Well, Since you've only provided one picture, conventional wisdom is to discredit the source as either a notation of that which io abberant, OR the fanciful musings of an artist trying to draw an "alien weapon" I'm just kidding, I think it is good evidence. It just seems that that style of arguement...

Rev. George

see if this makes sense: you want a piece of springy material (maybe 2-3" long) and you want 3 holes in it. 0____0_____0 reading from left to right- hole #1 is will be the primary point of atachment to the helmet. it will be rivetted to the helmet, but not yet hole #2 is for a "pusher" the easiest w...

Rev. George

And he fought for Lady Kora Naidenkina 'doch, Baroness of the Court.

Vivat!

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Rev. George

Here's mine:

Rev. George

For one thing they totally lack shading and details. The thing to remeber is that these are (often slavish) copies of this type of illustration: <img src="http://www.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/ebind/docs/cpg848/cpg848705.jpg"> Or this: <img src="http://www.ricardocosta.com/pub/images/manesse_arquivos/4.%...

Rev. George

I got mine (2 white short, one black long) for liek 3 dollars each on clearance. I figured what the hell.

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Rev. George

I bought some to wear when i was working in a pizza parlour (standing near the 500 degree oven between deliveries makes one hot fast) And it worked pretty well. But Murdock is right, people only started buying them becasue they had a cool name (and becasue the manufacturers decided to market to a di...

Rev. George

I will concur that it is poorly written. A half gaunlet (or metal or heavy leather) backed with foam OR A half gauntlet of metal or heavy leather, the latter of which must be backed with foam. Now does this mean we must use foam? or is the term "usually" mean that other things are ok? -+G (This is n...

Rev. George

Can someone post, word for word, the entry from Pop Chiv? Word for word: "Greetings from the Earl Marshall The most consistent armor problem I saw last year, was people having no thumb protection behind thier centergrip shields. Fix it! We need to put lanyards on all one handed weapons! You will ha...

Rev. George

I would find your continual and (usually negative) insights to Meridies and its fighting culture more relevant had I ever seen you in armor. Cripey guys. Continual? I dont really see it. (I did a search for the word "meridies" by Author "Rev. George"- 37 matches. Most had nothing to do with Fightit...

Rev. George

Just a thought- If mercenaries are so bad, and should not be used, to what end does the Scutage go?

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Rev. George

The actual letter was really short. Outline: I. Thumb protection on your centergrip shield II. Lanyards- by the end of may III. We call light A. If you dont liek this, send in card, and become spectator III. Dont be stupid As for a reason, it is really just a recognition of the truth of the matter. ...

Rev. George

According to our KEM, "...Meredies calls shots lighter then(sic) the Kingdoms surrounding it. If your authorization card has been issued by Meridies, you will call your shots by Meridian standards." -Popular Chivalry- volume 29 number 5, page 5 I've seen it said that we (meridies) dont really differ...

Rev. George

For point of reference, this was explored many years ago when the Board tried to grant an "Imperial" pelican to someone they felt was deserving of the recognition. In the end, the parties had to decide if we were really going to adhere to the kingdom-based structures or not. The outcome (restrictin...

Rev. George

"holy orders" was a mistake on my part. Holy OATH is what I meant. That aside, Do you serve your leige in battle on horseback? Would you be able to? If no then you are not the same as a medieval knight. (This doesnt mean that you are unworthy, or a fake, or what not. It just means that SCA knighthoo...

Rev. George

Irish, could you elaborate this? this one statement intrigues me. Ok, I am not he, but- Knights were a class of aroured calvary in the middle ages. A lord would often have several knights beneath him, which is against what we do. Further, a man would regularly be knighted in his 20's, early in his ...

Rev. George

as an aside: are you willing to piece it out?

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Rev. George

The mail shirt was bought from Reverend George here on the Archive. It's butted, pretty heavy. The links are quite large in diameter and wire gauge, I'm not sure what they are exactly. They appear to be standard galvanized wire links. The mail in question is 1/2" ID 11.5 gauge galvanized high tensi...

Rev. George

Bear with me through the following: YOu have to see the SCA in general, and knighthood in particular as a religion. I know it isn't a religion (for most) but it helps to think that way. Like all long standing faiths, there are different sects: The orthodoxy: The way it has always been is the right w...

Rev. George

Though he did try to turn the kingdom into a Mongol Khanate (sp?) during his reign you did say: And in period Mongols not only visited, they tried to take over the place more than once. So I guess he was more sucessful than his forbearers. LOL Being a member of the equites in the Roman world had to...

Rev. George

If i'm understanding it right, then, no, the cross memer wont be 16 feer, probably mor elik 12 (it is shorter than the floor space, due to the flair of the bell) As for the issue of sleeving, assuming he sleeves are long enough, there shouldnt be a problem. you will get more strength if you make the...

Rev. George

you may be able to flash the card, thereby unlocking it.

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Rev. George

a Jig, or a mechanical bender.

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Rev. George

Which guys? As far as I know, Meridies still has them banned. Our cousins in Glenn Abhann, who were still part of us when that <i>ex cathedra</i> manuevering occoured. If they kept the same rules as they had from the split, they would be banned there. But it seems that this isnt the case. -+G

How big should my Plate/Trencher/etc be?

WTB- Rough from the hammer stainless plackard

It's official- Merideans hit light!