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by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Albions new Vigil.
Replies: 13
Views: 452

I considered buying it twice but I would have been kicked! :lol:

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Moving to Midrealm
Replies: 45
Views: 906

The Midrealm is great.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery: Why is it so hated?
Replies: 361
Views: 5848

It's not hard to get a lot of arrows off if you're beating a zone with them. Russ had problems hitting a breastplate at thirty paces at CiT, not charging him and under calm and sober conditions, so accuracy is trickier than one might think. The steppe bows and shafts that Russ gets 18 a minute off w...
by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Jehan de Pelham's replica coins
Replies: 3
Views: 193

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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Circa 1350's English harness - now with extra goodness
Replies: 68
Views: 4870

Exemplary.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Albions new Vigil.
Replies: 13
Views: 452

Oh, I wasn't saying you needed a Henry V, I meant that the Vigil was a great add to your collection--you don't need any pointers on sword acquisition! :lol:

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Albions new Vigil.
Replies: 13
Views: 452

Big effing cleaver. Wants to separate limbs from torsos.

Exactly the sort of feel that my A&A Henry V has.

Great add to the collection, in my opinion.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New Knight in the West
Replies: 12
Views: 458

Congratulations!

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:22 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: 6 panel spangenhelm by Mattmaus
Replies: 13
Views: 313

You've made a great purchase--I saw this in person and Matt makes rock solid stuff.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Windows 2000 Professional (Obtained)
Replies: 0
Views: 52

WTB: Windows 2000 Professional (Obtained)

I need the Windows 2000 Professional OS, with product code. Service Packs included would be nice.

Got one. Thanks much!

Best,

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lots of stuff for sale. Helm, Knutt Aventail, Basket Hilts..
Replies: 47
Views: 1246

MF me on missing the aventail--I was looking for one for straight up SCA use.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: I Have a Bronze Aquamanile
Replies: 15
Views: 663

Raimond of the Compaignye du Chalis is, as I have said repeatedly, a gifted polymath. Capable of taking an idle statement of appreciation or a fantasy and turn it into reality, he is the practical force behind many of the Compaignye's material culture items that can't be found elsewhere. From furnit...
by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: I Have a Bronze Aquamanile
Replies: 15
Views: 663

I Have a Bronze Aquamanile

Like I said.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery: Why is it so hated?
Replies: 361
Views: 5848

Because it causes good men at arms who have traveled long distances to give and take good stout blows to walk back to the haybale or off the field, sometimes before any such blows can be traded.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: mr.Atzinger my baby needs a home.
Replies: 14
Views: 766

That is sweet.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit Spring '09
Replies: 217
Views: 16841

Great efforts here, all, I am going to have to get a photograph up.

Adam, yours just POPS.

Gwain, yours is awesome too.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Tools for the soldier on the move! Crossbow and more!
Replies: 21
Views: 951

Good squire, you are wise to rid yourself of this blasphemous engine, which is not good but only euil.

May angels hasten to throw some yeoman or peasant onto this misleading device and wing you to God's grace.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: On training: "I'm done" vs exhaustion
Replies: 37
Views: 1074

You should train to not be exhausted. You should train to execute properly. You should train to execute properly even while exhausted. But during a practice, you should not be so exhausted that you are in physical distress--that is what road work and strength training is about. John Jehan de Pelham,...
by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pel training
Replies: 19
Views: 362

"drills to do in slow work." When you are so tired that you can't continue fighting, square up against your opponent, as if to fight. Have a third person present to tell you "freeze," and then one of you move your weapon slowly through all of the arcs that exist that are unimpede...
by Jehan de Pelham
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

Dirhems are on the list. I am seeking a good sharp image to work from, of a type that meets the broadest possible demographic. And I am working on IMPROVING the gold quarter noble, and adding a florin of St. Andrew for the 15th Century set. Next offering will be a replica double denier--a penny--fro...
by Jehan de Pelham
Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Another A+ for Windrose
Replies: 2
Views: 258

I have a huge order of pommels and crossguards and other stuff on its way--wait till I start showing off the finished product. I can't wait.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

Groats of Henry VI, King of England

I have pewter replica groat coins of Henry VI, King of England. These coins circulated for fifty years or more in England and English posessions in France--such as they were by that time. These are visually almost identical to the Edward III groats except they refer to Henricvs Rex instead of Edvard...
by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Conical 6 panel Spangen *Sold*
Replies: 26
Views: 928

This is a nice helmet. I saw it last Thursday and it's quite sturdy looking.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Leather costrel
Replies: 6
Views: 249

You're wise. If you want to sell anything, by all means let me know. You have excellent taste.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Leather costrel
Replies: 6
Views: 249

I typically end up purchasing things I appreciate. Do you do bespoke work? By this I mean do you take orders for items to be made?

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So Why Does 'Period' = Non-competitive?
Replies: 42
Views: 1045

No, I've never been pulled over, but I have gotten gas, a spicy chicken combo, or something else, and raised an eyebrow or two.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So Why Does 'Period' = Non-competitive?
Replies: 42
Views: 1045

I love getting suited up by my wife before fighter practice, and undressed by her after. It's a ritual that we've developed over the years. Because my harness is not optimized for solo donning, I get dressed up before fighter practice, and then drive there in harness (that ought to tell you how encu...
by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: The Compaignye Store Replica Coins (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 141
Views: 6812

Blanc dit Guernar

The Blanc dit Guernar is not currently available.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Leather costrel
Replies: 6
Views: 249

Aw, this is awesome, and your other stuff is super cool too!

Stuff just gets better and better.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Spring Steel Clamshell Gauntlets
Replies: 13
Views: 557

I move quick--I have a provider lined up. Thanks much!

Best,

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pics of diversity in the SCA
Replies: 64
Views: 4029

Nkante, you rock.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Largess
Replies: 21
Views: 624

A big wad of coins. Shameless self promotion, I know. ; )

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:21 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A Dark Day for our Cultural Heritage
Replies: 21
Views: 1058

There will be some salvage.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org
by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Spring Steel Clamshell Gauntlets
Replies: 13
Views: 557

WTB: Spring Steel Clamshell Gauntlets

I need a pair of light, rock solid clamshells that meet all society and kingdom minimums. I would like spring steel if I can get them, with a nice belled cuff.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
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by Jehan de Pelham
Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Exposed plastic-what can we do about it?
Replies: 278
Views: 6083

"True Harness" is armor analogous to what the portrayal used. It is literally impossible for many portrayals, because society minimums for protection do not allow it. For such portrayals, plastic is one option for achieving society minimums for protection of the required zones. Sir Mord, I...