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by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

I haven't disputed a thing. I know absolutely nothing about the topic at hand, and I'd like to learn more.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

"In the case of Christianity, it passed from being an oddball sect of Judaisim, to within a generation passing beyond Judaisim, being accepted by numbers of gentiles across the Med basin. In another generation or two, it became a seperate religion, the historical impact of which can only be mea...
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorra's Centurion War College
Replies: 17
Views: 432

If you want to learn to fight as heroes fight, you go to Ansteorra.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Elizabethan cassocks/men's coats: length?
Replies: 7
Views: 250

Flittie,

You may also want to check out the work of Mistress Katherine Maunsel, a cosuming Laurel in the central NC area;

http://www.employees.org/~cathy/cote_body.html

And check out the Lant Roll.

<img src="http://www.employees.org/~cathy/images/lant_roll1.jpg">
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: So who's going to be at Kris Kinder?
Replies: 20
Views: 335

Kris Kinder is a hoot! Now I just have to polish the watermarks out of my tall-boots.

Josh, is awesome, as usual. It was nice meeting some new folks.

:shock: Blackstone!

I hate you & your Triumph. And your KTM. soooooo much.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 1 year in Europe, who would you study with, live steel?
Replies: 16
Views: 403

I HAVE GOT TO GET OVER TO EUROPE
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Any of these work on stainless steel?
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is this head covering - and how do I make it?
Replies: 150
Views: 2546

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by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is this head covering - and how do I make it?
Replies: 150
Views: 2546

<i>Ow!!</i>
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is this head covering - and how do I make it?
Replies: 150
Views: 2546

chef de chambre wrote:Where was I proven "wrong beyond a reasonable doubt"?


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by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 16th century Illuminatti time to show off your kits!!!
Replies: 382
Views: 29949

Chris is awesome. He's on my 'gotta meet' list.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is this head covering - and how do I make it?
Replies: 150
Views: 2546

Hey, how about that obfuscatorialism? :lol:

I'm QFT-ing.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is this head covering - and how do I make it?
Replies: 150
Views: 2546

You never say anything nice or constructive about anyone's stuff but your own. There's a reason many people react negatively to you. It's because you are an a$$hole online. You would "talk down to god" and because of it you really give reenactors a bad name. but if anyone is acting the ja...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 16th century Illuminatti time to show off your kits!!!
Replies: 382
Views: 29949

OH SNAP
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Netting around list fields
Replies: 233
Views: 3430

Alex Baird wrote:
Baron Alejandro wrote:An ink drawing from Queen Elizabeth's Accession Day Tilts.


That's not for archery. It's because they haven't got lanyards. :twisted:


Now THAT's funny.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Netting around list fields
Replies: 233
Views: 3430

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by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Netting around list fields
Replies: 233
Views: 3430

hrolf wrote:not period. :twisted: :twisted:


<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3148589098_9bde1e561c.jpg">

An ink drawing from Queen Elizabeth's Accession Day Tilts.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is this head covering - and how do I make it?
Replies: 150
Views: 2546

Too much fun!

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by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm fit for a Queen (pic heavy)
Replies: 45
Views: 2639

That helm is a travesty - you should send it to me and I will dispose of it for you!

Seriously though...

<img src="http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/eek2.gif">
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Day of a squire?
Replies: 12
Views: 427

audax wrote: Knighthood got more and more expensive as time went by


Have you noticed that this is becoming true again?
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kick A$$ Maille Kits
Replies: 111
Views: 8955

mordreth wrote:Ca 1980

<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4164484955_58183e87c7_o.jpg">


Hmmm..

<img src="http://www.cracked.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/seanconnery-zardoz.jpg">



I am sooooooo gonna pay for that one. It might even be worth it...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kick A$$ Maille Kits
Replies: 111
Views: 8955

Greenshield wrote:Greetings all. Here is a shot of my new Rus kit. Dongal from Windrose made that awesome helm for me.

Image


Greenshield


HOLY CRAP
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kick A$$ Maille Kits
Replies: 111
Views: 8955

The <i>moment</i> I get home tonight, I am going to <i>brazenly loot</i> this thread for the 'inspire new guys thread'!!
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sword and *BORED*
Replies: 57
Views: 1613

smriggin wrote:Says the man from Calontir, who doesn't allow Rapier.....

*chuckle*

Oh the irony...
Morgan


You, coward; pray we never meet.
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sword and *BORED*
Replies: 57
Views: 1613

There is a whole saga about why i don't fight with a sword & shield, including failing authorizations and two failed attempts to acquire said shield. Seriously, it spans nearly a decade. Yeah, failing an authorization can really turn you off something... Yeah, good thing I stopped whining and c...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sword and *BORED*
Replies: 57
Views: 1613

There is a whole saga about why i don't fight with a sword & shield, including failing authorizations and two failed attempts to acquire said shield. Seriously, it spans nearly a decade.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: where have all the armouries gone?
Replies: 47
Views: 1433

Is Cet still active & working in the armouring biz?
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dagger fighting and Halfswording in my backyard.
Replies: 22
Views: 772

William Freskyn Murray wrote:AEthelmearc is currently having a half swording experiment and thrusting tips are allowed on the quillon and pommel so long as they meet the definition of a striking surface (rattan or siloflex quillon's not metal).


I'd be really interested in seeing how that experiment turns out.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Best Days for Estrella?
Replies: 35
Views: 582

I'm going to try to make it out there. But a <i>lot</i> of dominoes are going to have to fall into place for that to happen.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dagger fighting and Halfswording in my backyard.
Replies: 22
Views: 772

Duncan, why'nt you post the rest of the videos on your camera? <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/lol8.gif">
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic Thought
Replies: 45
Views: 1015

Sir Richard, "Tradition, age old rivalries and a rich history are not something to cast into the dustbin of history without good cause. And I don't see anything about Pennsic that can't be changed, modified, livened up, that requires tossing out the principal kingdoms. " I don't mean to im...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier Questions: Defeating an opponet with greater range.
Replies: 16
Views: 373

"Footwork, footwork, footwork..."

And then, slit their throat. Or stab them in the face. Whichever you prefer.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic Thought
Replies: 45
Views: 1015

I see no reason to change it. I do! Because we've done it five billion times already, and beaten that theme into the ground. Borrrrrring. Nowadays, the best way to ruin an event is to do it again. Oh wait, let me rephrase that. "Because that's the way we've always done it." Does that one ...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Mail Trend
Replies: 76
Views: 2751

I gotta get some to finish up my Hohenklingen harness, and I need some butcher's mail voiders to augment my 16th Century pike kit.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

I <i>really</i> need to take some pictures. I've got to put my breastplate back together on Sunday (bloody barbaric calontiri), so maybe I'll do that then.

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