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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Update on Westcoast Armory and Sir Brand
Replies: 115
Views: 5875

Nakos, you're full of shit, your reasoning is full of shit, and you're full of shit. You're so full of shit that I had to say it twice. If I could gather enough nickles together and find three people to hold your shit-filled carcass down, and had a goodly enough supply of superglue, I'd have you lai...
by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: I need BOOKS!
Replies: 27
Views: 552

Honoere Bonet's Tree of Battles is another great book that, though dry to my taste, can be gleaned for good information about expectations.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Movies I Shouldn't Watch?
Replies: 26
Views: 668

I am very sorry for Terry that he took that commission for First Knight. Are we sure that it wasn't a case of short straw being drawn on his part? Then again, maybe what the customer wants, the customer gets, and it's a case of manufacturer loyalty to the customer. John Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and s...
by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: --Chicago-- Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!
Replies: 48
Views: 1207

I remember Ida Noyes hall very fondly. Jealous.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Choosing a Tent Style
Replies: 72
Views: 1515

For the late middle ages, we have a saying: "Round is right."

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, so who wants to be like these guys?
Replies: 78
Views: 3241

The question as to what sort of strikes and techniques were used in plaisance combats has been addressed. The answers are out there, but in short, the intent was to beat down the other combatant through his armour, rather than injure him. Actually injuring your noble cousin was tantamount to dishono...
by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather purses and pouches (lots of pictures)
Replies: 96
Views: 7044

These are sweet.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Tournament of the Phoenix 2009 (X post)
Replies: 51
Views: 1587

Raimond, but not Bill.

John
by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Tournament of the Phoenix 2009 (X post)
Replies: 51
Views: 1587

Packing boxes this weekend and arrangements made. Looking forward to this most excellent feat of arms.

John
by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Salt Glazed Stoneware -SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 335

I sell things similar to this, but I need a bit more variety in my personal stoneware--everything I sell is white.

John
by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knight vs. Samurai
Replies: 14
Views: 851

Knight vs. Samurai

The question is finally answered:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NG3P8QM ... re=related

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:02 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Salt Glazed Stoneware -SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 335

I'm keen to get you taken care of, as I'd like to take these down to Tournament of the Phoenix on the 22nd. Did you send it to my yahoo.com email in my profile?

John
by Jehan de Pelham
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: One step closer to violence**now with video!**
Replies: 41
Views: 1444

Yeah, it's amazing what losing 40 lbs can do for you, I bet.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Salt Glazed Stoneware -SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 335

I will take the lot. Is that PayPal to the email address in your profile? $85 to newulmtel dot net?

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Banned Beast
Replies: 25
Views: 1437

My main question is how did Gary Gygax miss this beaste for his Monster Manual. Napoleon Dynamite even missed this offensive capability when he penned his classic Lyger upon his notebook.

John
by Jehan de Pelham
Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:19 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Banned Beast
Replies: 25
Views: 1437

I am having a banner made forthwith.

John
by Jehan de Pelham
Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:16 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Tournament of the Phoenix 2009 (X post)
Replies: 51
Views: 1587

Compaignye du Chalis just executed practice camp at Age of Chivalry in Vegas (try not to retch, Gwen). We're looking good and have our stuff packed and ready to come.

John
by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Well Wishes for Duchess Kolfinna
Replies: 96
Views: 5055

Good God. Best wishes to her.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Finished plaque belt.
Replies: 33
Views: 605

Very cool!

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Oh my god.
Replies: 22
Views: 1522

What you were wearing there wasn't so bad.

Once again proving that a lot of where you end up comes from where you start.

John
Your Squire
by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:32 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Two Swords Being Used Anytime in Europe Before 1600 AD?
Replies: 79
Views: 1674

I can't see 'Im from here. And if I could, I wouldn't know if He was doing whatever He was doing because of knee fighting, two sword, or madus.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Two Swords Being Used Anytime in Europe Before 1600 AD?
Replies: 79
Views: 1674

Jesus.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your favorite outdoors surface to fight on?
Replies: 39
Views: 563

Grass on a nice bright dry day.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Here's the scoop.
Replies: 17
Views: 1482

Go forth and do right.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

I know I am being lame but I would like to buy a titanium aventail from Knuut. So, I offer these coins for your consideration.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Back in the Atzinger saddle.
Replies: 4
Views: 269

Sweet! I got those two swords, and am looking forward to the rest of them!

John
Your Squire
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by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:49 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: So, you like big gonnes, eh?
Replies: 18
Views: 560

This thing freaks me out. It looks like driftwood.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Mostly finished the right bit of my leg harness today.
Replies: 20
Views: 370

Very nice.

Well done!

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th century arm harness from the Erwin Oakshott collection
Replies: 36
Views: 1086

Yeah, I was about to quip the same, that it is perfect. The modern eye has been de-educated to desire symmetry over function. When I was transitioning out of the leather tankard holder ring belt stuff to, well, better, some years ago, it took some adjusting. My wife and I had a shorthand for a while...
by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

Let me see if I can scurry up a photo...there is a thread where I discuss offering a double denier of metz, with a photo of an actual coin.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... tz#1249958

I'll try and put up a photo of the replicas I have in the next little while.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

I offer a double denier of Metz, which I believe is shown here. My die for the Blanc dit Guernar, a late 14th century Grossen, is in repairs right now.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

Damn, cous.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thank you Archive and a noble reason to fight.
Replies: 9
Views: 456

Rock out!

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Clovenshield......A product review
Replies: 14
Views: 528

You didn't have to inform us. We knew.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

I figure that some folks might be back from Pennsic and interested in filling up their pouches again. I still have replica gold ducats available, struck in brass.

John
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