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by Baron Alejandro
Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars 2010 Roll Call
Replies: 118
Views: 3661

Eirik, I am not going to make a pass at you.



We'll fight, though.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Filling my student's dance card for Gulf Wars
Replies: 36
Views: 934

Hey Freiman, I should be at gulf wars too. I promise not to stick my dagger in her grill. :twisted:


Seriously though - why isn't *she* doing this asking? Why are you putting all this pressure on her?
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars 2010 Roll Call
Replies: 118
Views: 3661

We should organize an Archiver gathering. what's a good night for people?
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: desiccant
Replies: 9
Views: 351

Dis whut I put in dere.

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by Baron Alejandro
Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: desiccant
Replies: 9
Views: 351

Roland Ansbacher wrote:If you tape it well enough to stay, it won't do any good it all cause it will be covered with that wonderful moisture barrier called tape... :)



The one I got is meant for hanging in closets to keep clothes drier, so it's got a little hangy-thingy at one end.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My bad luck continues.
Replies: 28
Views: 1267

We'll take up a collection to hire someone some anonymous stranger to shoot you in the nuts with a combat archery bolt right when your about to take a drink of that first beer and it will feel just like Pennsic. <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/snork.gif"> <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.co...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: desiccant
Replies: 9
Views: 351

desiccant

I keep my armour in this big rolling tub. Can someone tell me why it would be a bad idea to tape a desiccant pack to the lid to keep moisture at bay?
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars 2010 Roll Call
Replies: 118
Views: 3661

X-Post

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by Baron Alejandro
Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars questions
Replies: 20
Views: 814

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:The pick-ups at Gulf Wars are just incredible.


Are you going?
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Snowpocolypse heavy practice
Replies: 30
Views: 1545

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by Baron Alejandro
Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Duel Protocol with Consequences
Replies: 95
Views: 1793

[quote="Malcolmthebold"p.s. in my experience, don't piss on the tuchux. they piss back[/quote] *shrugs* I ain't skeered. He's been beating that 'FENCERS ARE PUSSIES' drum for <i>years</i>. Every time he gets his dander up he goes back to that tired old line. I've tried to be nice and frien...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Duel Protocol with Consequences
Replies: 95
Views: 1793

"What do you fencers risk? A pulled muscle? A hangnail?"

Six inches of steel buried in your breast.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Eliminating helmet ring
Replies: 32
Views: 1001

Glue cork along the brow and nape of the neck. Fix ever'thang.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Chest ive been working on (more pics finaly added)
Replies: 47
Views: 1526

You should see it live. ABSOLUTELY mind-blowing.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: fencing terminology
Replies: 16
Views: 349

Do you mean the scansa de pie dritto, iomtalach? (Am I even remembering the right name for that?...)
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I dont care if you are female(at least not for training)
Replies: 148
Views: 4723

Again. Just my opinion. And as far as body mechanics go, my concept has always been: I learned to walk, run, throw and hit a ball, shoot hoops (not well) etc. in this body. No one instructed me with any particular daintiness there. Why should this be any different. Ingrid, you're my favorite. I owe...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: fencing terminology
Replies: 16
Views: 349

sean of the chipendales wrote:Yes yes yes.........I know......you start their training at a young age.
So do'es the Catholic church.......... :twisted:

so they will be "Alejondro's army of alter boy choir-wire weenies"


No matter how many times you ask, Sean, the answer is still 'no'. NO TOUCH BAD TOUCH!
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: fencing terminology
Replies: 16
Views: 349

I have teenaged students who would paste you right off the face of the earth!
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: fencing terminology
Replies: 16
Views: 349

Re: fencing terminology

bkillian wrote:For the life of me I can't remember what a behind the back thrust in fencing is called. Any of you folks remember?


I call it bloody ignorant! Do you mean the neuvieme?
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I dont care if you are female(at least not for training)
Replies: 148
Views: 4723

If you truly wish to understand this issue, then you must add to your anecdotal evidence with some science. Here are some articles that I have found helpful. For the sociological approach. 'Women's Sports - The Unlikely Myth of Equality' A.T. Cheska, University of Illinois 'The Influence of the Trad...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: High Gothic full suit.
Replies: 11
Views: 945

You might want to rephrase this as: How much for a replica of the XXX harness to fit a person H tall and N pounds in weight out of mild/spring/stainless/spring-stainless with no etching or brass work but including straps, buckles and any necessary leather soft articulation installed. You have left ...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: I am making a 14th Century kit need pictures
Replies: 20
Views: 1147

The Archive is LOUSY with those 14th C guys! Throw a rock, you'll hit one for sure! :D
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Ottoman Turk names.
Replies: 10
Views: 120

Please don't pick 'Iskander'. (cause I did)
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: High Gothic full suit.
Replies: 11
Views: 945

High Gothic full suit.

O Armourers, how much would you charge for a full High Gothic suit, made to Society-legal specifications? I'm talking sabatons up - the whole dealie-o.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show Us Your Spring "10" kits
Replies: 511
Views: 48212

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I LOVE IT!!!
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armour, but not too...VERY COOL Though...
Replies: 36
Views: 1629

InsaneIrish wrote:A local gentle by the name of HL Thaddeus Ellenbrock. He is mundanely a splint and prosthetic maker.


And my boss!

:D

I hate to burst bubbles here, but while that was a very cool thing, it was not a gift. Thaddeus has JUST A FEW man-hours of work in that thing, and it is an A&S entry.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier sword advice?
Replies: 35
Views: 539

now, what chicken bones are required for the rites to know what the differences between light rapier, heavy rapier, and cut and thrust are? And where do the (rare) mentions I've seen of use of rebated longsword for,for example, lichtenaur or fiore fit into this byzantine maze of classifications...?...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: odd question on elizabethan men's hair
Replies: 44
Views: 662

Or you could tie them on, really.... :D :P
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier sword advice?
Replies: 35
Views: 539

Swete wrote:And I can't for the life of me, figure out what style I do need...


Baron Alejandro wrote:
See answer here;

http://sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/rapier/

You want appendix 5.


:wink:
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier sword advice?
Replies: 35
Views: 539

Re: Rapier sword advice?

I've been looking into a rapier to use with my HEMA group, and maybe one day SCA rapier as well. Whats the consensus on this sword from Zen warrior with the 40 inch rapier blade? That is the best setup you can get at that price point. Those blades are forged in France by a hardened veteran of the F...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier sword advice?
Replies: 35
Views: 539

kenrickb wrote:What's the legality of the Darkwood rapier blades in a schlager kingdom? I'm guessing it's just different terminology.

Kenric, East


See answer here;

http://sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/rapier/

You want appendix 5.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calontir's Winter War Maneuvers
Replies: 24
Views: 436

We really do. I'm sad I couldn't go.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Photos from SCA Fighter Practice, Bangkok, Thailand 17JAN10
Replies: 4
Views: 273

THOSE ARE AWESOME!
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A Maya Barbute?
Replies: 16
Views: 603

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by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Myth(?) of Detachable Sleeves in Elizabethan Doublets.
Replies: 83
Views: 1570

[The existence of one doublet without detachable sleeves which was worn by a youth does not constitute support for lots of doublets with detachable sleeves being worn by grown men . So, less of a smoking gun than a particularly sad Christmas cracker. WHO YOU CALLIN' CRACKER, CRACKER?!! Okay, pan-Eu...

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