The Armour Archive

Jeff J

What time period are van dykes associated with? Early 17th Century English & 1950's Beatnick And 1990's/early 21c general wear. I think Giuliana would lose her mind if I shaved my face clean. Not that I want to. I thought you had a goatee... Ah well. Ya know, you gotta surprise the wife now and the...

Jeff J

Tristan vom Schwarzwald wrote:What time period are van dykes associated with?

Early 17th Century English & 1950's Beatnick

Brewer looks great in his 1939 haircut.

Jeff J

Ya - most facial hair in the late medieval period art is on elderly men. We have 3 guys with beards that I'd like to see shaven, but at least they are very short-trimmed and not some other historically-associated styles like van-Dykes or such. You could also point out hair styles as non-period. Idea...

Jeff J

There are factors you can do something about, and factors you can't. No group I know would exclude people from the group for any physical reason, but I don't think it unrealistic of a group to expect the person to make their portrayal as close as possible a realistic depiction of what a person with ...

Jeff J

Mike Garrett (Orc) wrote:firestryker - not an avenue I'd explored - I'll give it a go. Good thinking, that man!

(ahem) Firestryker's first name is "Jennifer".

Jeff J

I think one of hte things we do (or did) was use pewter as the direct plate, rather than using the pewter with something between it and the food, as they did here during the colonial times on down.. [ignorant question] What do you mean by "something between it and the food"? What "something" did th...

Jeff J

The Bayeux tapestry has a cooking scene with two grills/braziers. A pot is on the first, a grill seems to be on the second, and in the background, with an array of spits on which various meats. Much better than squatting over a fire!

http://hastings1066.com/bayeux22.shtml

Jeff J

Cap'n Atli wrote: when folks percieve any possible degree of scorn for what we love, we leap, perhaps too eagerly, to the defense.

Lesson: Never, Never, Never, talk bad about Atli's boat.

Jeff J

Do you really think it's ethical to refuse people who have a physical disability, a tattoo, or something else in the name of authenticity? Are you really educating anybody--least of all yourselves? If your goal is to present to the public a picture that is as close as possible to the way things wer...

Jeff J

I recall the woman James mentioned earlier (shudder). I'm all for the unsupported look (in non-period venues), but only for certain women. When the boobs are being supported where the blouse is tucked in at the waist, their friends and loved ones to suggest alternative clothing selections. Not "offe...

Jeff J

Mord, Char's a member of the SCA. Has been for a long time. Do you think she goes to events and teaches classes (insert plug for her two classes at Sapphire joust this weekend) merely to gather information and spy for LH? Do you thing that she'd do that for an organization she loathes? She has an ob...

Jeff J

425-450F. You want to use a high heat and burn the oil to a nice blac, but not set it on fire. And use a Light coat of oil. A heavy coat cakes. Almost any oil works too. If you use vegatable or another plant oil like linseed, you can do it on a flat sheet in the oven or bbq grill. (removing the batt...

Jeff J

Lord Grey's Retinue does not allow glasses in camp during public hours. Quite so. Our standards are pretty strict, and getting tighter. Our plan is to get a basic set of generic medieval clothing and turn out with several groups that we think are good prospects for joining. After our little "tour" ...

Jeff J

Ummm... Steel?

Have you thought about making it so the spike can be unscrewed from the buckler - for safety's sake?

Jeff J

Glen K wrote: Think of me as more of a "squelch setting".

You mean like the time at Paston when you were drenched from the rain and made that funny noise when you sat down?

Ewww...

Jeff J

Caithlinn wrote:Aehm,

Sorry, but that's not quite true. Parsnip is still a different plant, even if it is confused with carrots since the Roman time.

- snip -

Gawd, I love being part of a community where many people know this same sort of minutae!

Jeff J

Destichado wrote:Albion's Maistro Line!!!

http://albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ ... aestro.htm

Steel blunts without the crappyness of steel blunts.

Oh Chaaarlotte... Christmas present hint...

Jeff J

Oh so it really is a secret. Yep... Actually, we'll certainly post what's going on here. But the actual decision making will likely happen internal to Grey's. Many of our members are not on the archive. I just don't know the answer to Chef's inqueries yet. Planning is at a real early stage. Usually...

Jeff J

Are you planning to gesso the surface first? Painting on such rough surfaces isn't going to give a very smooth finish, and in most cases, they'd apply and sand down multiple layers of gesso to smooth it out. Gesso is a plaster made of rabbit-skin glue and gypsum.

Jeff J

It means you put a sort of cloth belt around the inside the waist of the garment and stitch the pleats to that. This gives permanent pleats without the use of an external belt.

Jeff J

Murdock wrote:I have a doublet, a shirt, a belt, a pouch, and a few other things

I need hose and a few other things, i have no helmet or anything.

At latest count, I had 7 15th C, Helmets. And probably an equal number of weapons. I think we have you covered.

Get shoes, though.

Jeff J

see now thats dripping with sarcasm in light of your prior posts... now you have the asshole ball..... WTF?!?! You want a signed affadavit? Sure, I dropped a bit of hyperbole in there for some humor, but sheesh! Frankly, I said I believed him when he explained himself properly, and if that's not go...

Jeff J

No Jeff, we arent REALLY in period. As I said, in the context of the medieval hobbies we enjoy. And I guess having your minions fight for you would be kida the same as hiding behind a computer screen. Oh well. Some things never change I guess. Exactly! that's the thing - the context . If someone pe...

Jeff J

Jeff, You still don't sound convinced. How about you give Gethin the benefit of the doubt and take his words for what they are rather than trying to twist them into something nefarious? Nope - I'm convinced. Really Really REALLY convinced. Gethin is a man among men, a gentleman par excellance, a pa...

Jeff J

Just an observation here, but given the fact that this is a martial hobby I dont see why people get offended when someone offers combat as a way to settle an argument or at least establish a common ground of respect by which to build further good will upon. In the time periods that we portray it se...

Jeff J

I think what Jeff (and I until I read your last post) missed was the _why_ behind the challenge. Precisely. Perhaps the failing is on my part for having missed an important part of the history behind this thread. If you are looking to educate rather than issue a beating, then I applaud the approach.

Jeff J

I just wish I'd had a photo of an obviously-pregnant Char as she was wailing over a fallen 17-year old Union soldier last weekend, "They killed my baby's Father!"

You should have heard that kid protest - "I didn't touch her!"

Jeff J

Is this how it comes off to you? I had hoped that my wording would not lead anyone to that conclusion. The offer for the bout using (as much as we can, given that it is an S.C.A event) historical techniques was intended to entice Josh. He has shown his interest in bringing historical accuracy onto ...

Jeff J

Aside from some fancy wording, how is this any different from the "I'll whoop your azz" approach?

Jeff J

I don't know where the are for the LH group is supposed to be yet, sorry....I'm in Southern WI, though I don't know how that would help South East, west, or central? There's another guy your age in Cross Plains you might consider discussing things with. Maybe you can help each other in the hobby. m...

Jeff J

Currently 85$ ???

Jeff J

Currently 85$ ???

oh- wait... That's 5 pounds.

Ya know, you can't buy them for less than $25 a pound now, and even then, only in lots of 50 pounds, so this is a good deal.

Jeff J

Ya - and there's the fall Paston Event. We're contemplating the sites to try and make it easier on you nothern folks to attend.

Jeff J

Bummer!

I wasn't going to make it anyways, but i hate to see a good event get cancelled.

Jeff J

Char's always talking about Al Johnson's Restraunt. She's gone so far as to suggest naming the baby "Al" if it's a boy.

Beat's "Howard Johnson", I suppose.