The Armour Archive

DWolfhunter

Lord the stupid just goes on and on doesn't it?

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

No asthma here but I have to sleep with a CPAP for my apnea...would your motorcycle battery idea work for that do you think? Did you need a convertor/invertor for the battery? Does you wife have any ideas? I wanna be able to go to Pennsic again! Baron Hamish ------------------ To stand fast against ...

DWolfhunter

The fat old Baron is seeking steel (mild pref) bazubands. Would prefer rolled or capped edges and "tuliped wrist" but will consider all. Not looking to mortgage the house, just looking for good workmanlike stuff. Above all, said bazubands are wanted before years end! Preferably within the month or e...

DWolfhunter

Gotta chime in with his grace here. Keep it civil guys. There's no need for this . How's about we get on back to discussing the subject??
Baron Hamish MacLeod

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

Hey Y'all Actually His Majesty Christopher's madu, and most of the madus in use in Aethelmearc anyway, are actually not madus. The madus thrusting points are attached to the shield and used from the center. Essentially what most AEthelmearcians who fight "madu" are using is a handshield and a javeli...

DWolfhunter

Russ Mitchell; Oh the fun I could have debating theology with you! But , no, the rest of these folks'd be bored to tears in minutes. You raise some VERY valid points and I agree that in some cases the Church was justified in acting to preserve itself...(e.g. the manichean heresy etc...). But I also ...

DWolfhunter

No problems here Chef. After all a forum is a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas.Thank you.
Baron Hamish

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

Odawara, I lived in Ansteorra for awhile and I saw no anti-japanese bias there. In fact I would suggest that you speak with either Lord Kiyama Akaji or Lord Choji-sabi iru Noh-chori in that august kingdomm for further instruction... Unless they no longer play. Furthermore, here in Aethelmearc we hav...

DWolfhunter

Can't disagree with that Hush.
Hamish

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

Hey there Chef; To answer your question, I teach within the context of the SCA. But I have a religious academic background and was , in fact, studying for the priesthood at one point.( until my memories and my crises of faith caught up with me) My T.A-ing in Comparative Religions and Early European ...

DWolfhunter

Hushgirl Thanks for reminding me...I do ,in fact, teach about the important social role the parish priest and local bishops played in medieval life. Specifically the clerical, sacramental and administrative roles. I also teach about the monastic orders and their legacy of university-like education.I...

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Glenn K; Admittedly, I have a bias. I was abused by a Catholic priest as a child. But please tell me how any of the things I mentioned are FACTUALLY wrong?. And before you flame me again, I teach classes in period life. Religion included. I teach classes about religio-political relationships in Euro...

DWolfhunter

Oh boy...this'll be a can of worms for the ages... The reason most groups prefer to avoid connecting their period re-enactments or their renaissance portrayals with the religious fervor of the time is that its un appealing. The Catholic church...the ONLY acceptable european religion in period was a ...

DWolfhunter

Lavina's trying to get me to teach...what should I teach??

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

I will indeed be at summer's end. See you there.

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

DWolfhunter

Gotta chime in with Bedlam on this one! Right on dude!
Baron Hamish

DWolfhunter

Thank you Sir Knight... I will be in touch
Baron Hamish

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DWolfhunter Archive Member posted 08-29-2003 09:50 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shameless plug time!! I make and sell Armor grade kidney belts/body bracelets. 1/4inch thick sole leather lined with suede or equivalent and Hand stitched applique (...

DWolfhunter

Kewl! Thanks VERY much. I love you guys!
BAron HAmish

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

Hi Guys and Gals, the fat old baron is seeking to expand his leather goods business and needs a good commercial source for period buckles and belt fittings. Reliable shippers only please. Will buy in bulk from lowest bidder. Baron Hamish ------------------ To stand fast against the coming darkness, ...

DWolfhunter

Shameless plug time!! I make and sell Armor grade kidney belts/body bracelets. 1/4inch thick sole leather lined with suede or equivalent and Hand stitched applique (extra). Your choice of buckles (either conway buckles or brass tounge buckles). Your choice of color. Base price 150$, Leather applique...

DWolfhunter

It was actually more common in early period for noble men to do battle with spears than with swords. In fact, during the dark ages through the reign of frankish kings like Charlemagne and Charles Martell it was THE infantry weapon of choice. Early normans fought with spears and shields...which they ...

DWolfhunter

I joined the SCA when I was in high school because I liked teh whole "Knights in armor aspect". I stayed for the next 26 years because I am an arts geek who happens to fight...OK who happens to fight really well. I fight because when I kill or die (unlike the realtime military career I had) everybod...

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This fat old baron needs braies and hosen and would prefer to make them himself. Drawback: The baron in question is built like a Barrel rather than a Baron. Anybody have a pattern for braies to fit a fat guy? Anybody know of merchants who cater to large men and sell 14th century garb? Help! Baron Ha...

DWolfhunter

Your Grace Logan I will add my two koppecs to Dominic's post. What you've decided to do is excellent! It may throw the SCA on its ear for a bit but I think it's the best course to follow too. BAron HAmish (WHo has also heard the whining all the way up here in Aethelmearc) ------------------ To stand...

DWolfhunter

One of the things that really scorch my butt is the fact that we are presenting an image to the public...an image that says that medieval and renaissance men-at arms wore plastic armor and badly made kilts. That they wore their swords to the dinner table and that they only cared about fighting. The ...

DWolfhunter

I give hard and I take hard. But the reason that it works is that I am consistent.
Baron Hamish

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

I love fighting spear and, while I an no spear-god I do pretty well. I have never had a spear snatched...something about people trying to snatch a spear from a three hundred-eighty pound neanderthal, I dunno. But Breaking them?! That's just wrong. You might as well just go out and sabotage someone's...

DWolfhunter

Like I said ... corect clothing patterns for a man of about 350 lbs. for circa 1400. Help please!!
Hamish

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

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To stand fast against the coming darkness, and not yield.

DWolfhunter

Queen's "I want it all!", and "Hammerfall" "Scotland the brave","Flowers of Scotland" Tull's "Broadsword" and "Mountain man" Andrew Strong's "Ireland's Call" Those pieces of music would rouse my crow-picked bones to battle. Baron Hamish MacLeod ------------------ To stand fast against the coming dar...

DWolfhunter

Also, the problem with any "period" sources of information is that they were primarily written by Romans. Now the Romans were good soldiers, excellent engineers and complete fantasists when it came to their foes. There is no evidence that the Picts were Celts. In fact, it is surmised by several scho...

Wanted to buy : Bazubands in steel

Armor belts/body bracelets.girdles/kidney belts!!

Wanted: Reasonably priced, reliable ssource for period bucle

Ok...the fat old baron needs braies...

Help! Clothing( circa 1400) patterns for Larger men wanted