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by Jeff J
Mon May 03, 2004 7:19 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you stop leather from bleeding the dye out?
Replies: 10
Views: 220

It's not period (so you didn't hear it from me) Atom Wax from most leather suppliers. Next time, use an oil dye.
by Jeff J
Mon May 03, 2004 7:17 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Retreat to Calais, 1475 (2004) May 21-23
Replies: 101
Views: 2119

Evil_Merlin wrote:I'd LOVE to attend. That being said, my kit is about 75 years too old for this event.


Why doesn't anyone do a late 100 years war event?


Loaner gear, man. What size are you?
by Jeff J
Sun May 02, 2004 9:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Eureka! Criss-cross lacing
Replies: 29
Views: 520

You should stay in the 15th C. It's a wonderful place to be.

The pic Gwyneth posted:

http://homepage.mac.com/festive_attyre/ ... flor5.html

That doesn't look like a regular cross lacing. Look how the lines don't stay straight where they cross - as if they interact at the intersection. Maybe a little twist right there?
by Jeff J
Thu Apr 29, 2004 8:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Chauses and braies
Replies: 17
Views: 449

Wolf wrote:WOOL UNDIES?????????????????????????? hmmmmmmm shaffy-waffy. ouchy hmmm wait hmmm sexy? hmmm no ouchy


What ARE you saying Chuck!? :?

Good point on the wool, Char. Wool didn't always mean scratchy - there are fine wools that are outright silky.
by Jeff J
Thu Apr 29, 2004 4:31 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Chauses and braies
Replies: 17
Views: 449

IIInnnteresting. Brent is a true research guru.

Regarding the original question, I see colored braes, but no brae-chausse/hosen-color matching. It's the usual medieval polychromapalooza of colors, where modern sensibilitties would go for complementary or matching colors.
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 28, 2004 6:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Chauses and braies
Replies: 17
Views: 449

Huh? As far as I know, Braes (linen underwear) are universally white through the 14th & 15th C. Chauses & hosen are usually colored wool.
by Jeff J
Sun Apr 25, 2004 8:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Latest Event
Replies: 3
Views: 122

Very nice!

I want Oxen. Tanc, could we keep 'em at your place?
by Jeff J
Fri Apr 23, 2004 6:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Pointing to a Gambeson through Mail
Replies: 15
Views: 277

Yeah but waht about the shoulders? Should you still point them through the mail? Shoulder plate pieces - Spaulders and pauldrons, often ought point very close to the base of the neck. Either point through maile there or don't. It depends on the mail collar, or lack thereof. Your mileage may vary
by Jeff J
Thu Apr 22, 2004 10:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Pointing to a Gambeson through Mail
Replies: 15
Views: 277

Edward, Why do you want to point the gambeson through the maille ??? I'm not exactly tracking with what you're trying to accomplish. I point to the gambeson to hold the arms up so they don't slip down as my arms move. Works pretty well actually! I still want to point to the gambeson when there's Ma...
by Jeff J
Thu Apr 22, 2004 5:54 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Pointing to a Gambeson through Mail
Replies: 15
Views: 277

Put Metal Aigletts on the points to give you at least an inch of rigid tip on the end.
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:12 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Not Medieval
Replies: 12
Views: 515

brewer wrote: an unexploded bomb half-buried at the front of camp,


Which I've been meaning to talk to yo amot. My EOD buddies say that the bomb was planted "damned wrong". :P

Swingin' pub, though!
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Marching Through Time photos
Replies: 92
Views: 1496

I'd like to know more about the trestles for the butler's table. How do the legs fit in and how stable is it? Do the legs just wedge in the slot or is there more? Is there a write up on it? Really, you guys look great! Can't decide if I want to sew or cut wood next! Our butler has admitted to makin...
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:57 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Marching Through Time photos
Replies: 92
Views: 1496

heres my pics, james fix em up nice There's something a little odd about this picture , though; not so much about the fellow lying on the ground, but on the child's legs and feet, which seem to be suspended in midair above him ... That's not a kid - it's one of the LaBelle guys peeing in the woods....
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:48 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Authenticity versus Fun
Replies: 31
Views: 638

Conor -- I'd like to offer a thought. The very title of this thread is a concept we often see: "Authenticity vs. fun". I maintain that's a FALSE analogy. Authenticity and Fun aren't even on the same bar. It's "Authenticity vs. Inauthenticy" and "Fun vs. No fun." You can be authentic and have fun, a...
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:45 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Authenticity versus Fun
Replies: 31
Views: 638

Up until last year I would have been "on the fence" at least if not in the "authenticity aint fun" crowd. I took a little hiatus for about a year and I have had time to reflect. I started to put together my hard and soft kits that I have always wanted to try. I have had more fun researching and fin...
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:21 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Authenticity versus Fun
Replies: 31
Views: 638

. Case in point at MTT this weekend Kass and another person got into a discussion about Fustian, (which I point blanked asked what the hell it really was.) The debate that resulted for ten minutes pretty much ended with the other person telling Kass that regardless of what she said he thought it wa...
by Jeff J
Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:38 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Marching Through Time photos
Replies: 92
Views: 1496

Padrig wrote:
Jeff "This is awful, how do I spit it out without them noticing?"

Pad


Actually, It was: "Is this the tip to the wooden spoon that broke off when I was mixing the filling for the pies?"
by Jeff J
Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:43 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: "How a Man Shall be Armed"
Replies: 15
Views: 403

Winterfell wrote:I have pics of Jeff suiting up in his armour. It is not transitional but it does show the mail gussets. I can post them if you like.


SOME of the gussets - the elbow gussets are missing in those pics.
by Jeff J
Mon Apr 19, 2004 7:51 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Marching Through Time photos
Replies: 92
Views: 1496

And actually, I figured the distaff contingent (since they're dressed simply, seemingly of lower status than the menfolk) were intended to be mistresses, laundresses, cooks, scullery-maids, or prostitutes ... and since they don't appear to wear aprons, one assumes that perhaps you ladies weren't em...
by Jeff J
Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: This is why re-enactors' scholarly credibility is so low.
Replies: 147
Views: 3401

Well, then there's this, from the same panel of the same altarpiece: Funny, I clipped a different portion of that pic: [img]http://members.cox.net/jljonsn/history/vdwfalc.JPG[/img] Show's where our personal focuses are, eh? Anyways, back on-topic - YEAH! EVERYBODY is right! Russ is right that if we...
by Jeff J
Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:29 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Retreat to Calais, 1475 (2004) May 21-23
Replies: 101
Views: 2119

Damn I was unsure on the helm but I thought that Jeff’s glaive , It just goes to show we can equip lots of people who come out. For us Jeff has lots of pollarms and helms. How about stuff for a guy who's 6'4", and 250? Or would I have to sew something quick for him? Hmmm... my husband in ful...
by Jeff J
Tue Apr 13, 2004 6:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Patron saint for authenticists?
Replies: 25
Views: 333

Effingham wrote:
"Sainte Kass" You guys don't know her very well, do you?


Just repeat to yourself, "The couch is my friend. The couch is my friend."



Egad, I'm not her husband (that's Brewer), but I have slept on their couch.
by Jeff J
Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Retreat to Calais, 1475 (2004) May 21-23
Replies: 101
Views: 2119

James B. wrote:Damn I was unsure on the helm but I thought that Jeff’s glaive :D, It just goes to show we can equip lots of people who come out. For us Jeff has lots of pollarms and helms.


Naw, mine has a spike on the butt.

Charlotte might come? Yeah!
by Jeff J
Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:41 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Patron saint for authenticists?
Replies: 25
Views: 333

"Sainte Kass" :roll: You guys don't know her very well, do you? :twisted:

How about Saint Macpherson? He's done a few minor miracles, but to TRULY qualify for sainthood, he'd have to make me a full harness of spring, Goldplated - for free! :D
by Jeff J
Sun Apr 11, 2004 6:07 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Soft Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 592

Gawd, authenticity people are no fun.
by Jeff J
Sun Apr 11, 2004 6:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Soft Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 592

I've been thinking on the whole issue of "Eastern Influence". How many guys who went to the gulf came back dressed like an Arab?. Even WITHOUT the issue of uniforms aside, how many people in ANY era adopt anything of local dress? OK, some might temporarily adopt an item or two while there, especiall...
by Jeff J
Sun Apr 11, 2004 10:33 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Religion and the List Field
Replies: 58
Views: 854

kass wrote:Except those who think polyester is a good idea. They need killin'! :twisted:


BRUTHAHS AN SISTAHS, CAN I GIT AN "AMEN"?
by Jeff J
Sat Apr 10, 2004 7:41 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Soft Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 592

I thought the Knights templar were pretty strict about adherance to the dress of the order. The whole bit about co-mingling scottish, eastern & templar sounds Ahistorical (a polite word for "Fantasy").

Ditto about modern materiial blends. Linen & wool are superior.
by Jeff J
Thu Apr 08, 2004 4:11 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Now that's what I'm talking about...
Replies: 27
Views: 533

Charlotte wrote: Jeff: "... boobs boobs boobs armour boobs boobs...."


Replace one 'boobs" with "beer", and you've got it about right. :twisted:
by Jeff J
Tue Apr 06, 2004 6:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Now that's what I'm talking about...
Replies: 27
Views: 533

Why do I keep reading the name of the site as "Dairyland"?
by Jeff J
Tue Apr 06, 2004 6:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Bloody Impressive...
Replies: 28
Views: 923

Charlotte wrote:Speaking of bloody impressive things seen at Coronation:

-Charlotte


OOOOIII !!! THE SPANGLY BITS! I was PROMISED a photo, but I guess I'm being punished for not making it. As if Missing you all wasn't punishment enoughg... :cry:
by Jeff J
Sat Apr 03, 2004 12:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Reenactment combat
Replies: 42
Views: 804

Our combat ( whilst controlled blow for the most part), is reasonably fast, with a hit system that means one killing blow will kill and occasionally interesting variations - like my favourite - Guys in plate-armour can't be killed standing but must be on the floor - best way someone could find at a...
by Jeff J
Fri Apr 02, 2004 6:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: For LH & SCA folk. When did the Authenticity 'bug' bite
Replies: 44
Views: 658

I wanted into authenticity at my first renfair. I'd just moved to the DC area, went to the MD Renfair and saw all of the people in floppy hats wandering around speaking with bad accents, saying "What-ho" and calling everyone "Milord" and "Milady". Even though I wasn't a huge history buff, I did like...
by Jeff J
Fri Apr 02, 2004 6:36 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Reenactment combat
Replies: 42
Views: 804

In the past Jeff J. and WolfsCo have done waster combat in harness, and the only equipment that got dented was Jeff's old musereps helm he was wearing instead of his Armet, and I believe WolfsCo's waster did break on that blow and that was the last time they did that. Yeah, but I punched him in the...
by Jeff J
Fri Apr 02, 2004 6:11 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 1450 arming clothes under full suit (Jeff J)
Replies: 8
Views: 304

Sorry for the delayed response - I've been out of town all week. I've mothballed that arming doublet and am currently wearing a second, blue interim one with some improvements. It's still not where I want to be, but it's better. The red doublet's flaws are: - Too much padding. Under plate, you only ...

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