The Armour Archive

Charlotte J

It's 'cause they really had to go....

Actually, I used to know the answer to some of your question. Darned if I can remember. Helpful, ain't I?

Charlotte J

I've started yet another thread to allow the side discussion to continue without taking from the original topic.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... 032#542032

I hope I got the link right this time. I tested it and everything.

Charlotte J

From http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=44765&start=35 I'd like to start a new thread on this, so as to not continue to derail Gethin's challenge. I also do NOT want this to turn into an SCA vs. LH fight. PLEASE. I play both, I love both, and want everybody to be happy together. ...

Charlotte J

Hi folks! Save the weekend of October 15th on your calendars, as that's the weekend that we're reserving for PP IV (WOTR LH event extraordinaire, for the uninitiated). We're moving it up a month from November, as we don't want to freeze this year (though with October, there's the possibility for any...

Charlotte J

Gethin wrote:Ironically,
I was trying to aviod what this thread has turned into.

I'm sorry, I tried to take it elsewhere by starting the other thread.

Though Gethin, you should know that threads don't grow unless there's an argument!

Charlotte J

My comment was just a silly joke about the sharpness of Jeff's real steel sword. It would be idiotic for anybody, no matter how skilled, to go up against that thing. Rattan bruises (and can kill the improperly armed, sure). The lucky shot with that steel can roll a head or cut off a foot. Hopefully...

Charlotte J

Odo wrote:Charlotte, your link goes back to the beginning of this thread.

Odo

Ah, thank you. Cut and paste error. I have fixed it, and thank you to Chris G. for finding the right link.

Charlotte J

Juliana, This really doesn't have to do with any challenge towards Jeff. The situation was explained, he said "I see", somebody didn't believe him, he said "I see" with great hyperboly and smilies, and then somebody called him an ass. Why on earth would he bother fighting SCA-style, and why on earth...

Charlotte J

I have some questions that arose as a result of this thread, but did not wish to derail it any further.

Please visit http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... ht=#541042 to see my query. Samuel, I would especially appreciate it if you could help with my question.

Thank you.

Charlotte J

for example, where I to challenge you Jeff it would be gauch as im a Knight and your not... But where you to insult me in some manner and offer no apology to redress your words then Im fully inclined to find you and beat you soundly.. its a really simple system ... and it works quite well within th...

Charlotte J

Those are great pics Char, but reenactors have GOT to learn to quit smiling while fighting! I know it's fun, but it ruins the pictures. They're not smiling, they're baring their teeth at each other!!! Besides, the only reason you can see it on us, is because we aren't wearing bargrills...

Charlotte J

Hi all! I'm passing this question along on behalf of a friend... >I am working on a war game based on the first battle of the Thirty Years War: The Battle of White Mountain, or Bila Hora. I have been able to find jack on the internet, so I was hoping that some of your historian friends could help. ...

Charlotte J

A few of my faves... This is Owen on the ground: http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/MTT_April_04/ConquestBig.sized.jpg http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/MTT_April_04/GunNoMatchforWaster.sized.jpg Kass: http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/MTT_April_04/TwangSm...

Charlotte J

You appear to developing a rather strong anti-SCA bias in your more recent posts. If both of these gentlemen are in the SCA, then what difference does it make to you how they go about their business? Who, Jeff? What posts, because I didn't see anything anti-SCA in the one you quoted. Heavens, I've ...

Charlotte J

Well, there's a 60 acre lot potentially going up for sale across the new street from us. We were hoping that would stay county land for our own, personal, playground, but if somebody wants to get together and build a medieval village on it...

...We'll let you use our shower.

Charlotte J

I'm hoping that we have a date by the end of the week, with the exact site soon to follow.

Charlotte J

I understand the point of splashing out on quality over quantity.. I am just saying at this moment we dont have extra money.. So it would be get cheap fabric now,or not at all.. Then next payday get the quality stuff.. We are currently on a tight budget were everything counts.. I wasnt trying to be...

Charlotte J

No offense meant ma'am but 1.50 extra per yard is a big deal.. My wife and I dont have a lot of money left over to spend..So we cut corners where we can.. China silk is very thin, and for SCA combat, may be easily destroyed. If you spend 1.50/yard on 3 yards more, you'll spend 4.50 more on the whol...

Charlotte J

I'm not familiar at all with insurance issues, but what about individual umbrella policies? Is an event "covered" if all participants have an umbrella policy?

Charlotte J

That's a bummer, Chef. I heartily recommend that people try to attend this event, if they can! It's worth the trip up there.

We're for sure out, as Jeff will actually be in Finland that weekend. Rough, eh?

Charlotte J

Doesn't it depend on how many people you can get to help? Ever see an Amish barn raising?

If it were just you, yeah, go modern. If you can get 30 of your closest friends to help out several weekends in a row, go period. Maybe.

Charlotte J

I guess what I am saying is where do you draw the line? Authentic looking or authentically built? Are you insinuating that goats aren't period? I'd say it depends what your goals are. If you want to have an educational experience building your hovels, then build them using period techniques. You co...

Charlotte J

Al Johnsons! I love Al Johnsons. Their swedish pancakes are da bomb. I grew up going there - I didn't know it was called "Al Johnsons". I thought it was called "Mommy, can we go see the goats on the roof?" Jeff hasn't been there. Heathen. And he calls himself a Wisconsinite. Edited to add: I did *no...

Charlotte J

Look for meon the field .... I'll be the guys sweating like a Wildebeast Considering that the arming coat could have been made of linen or hemp for under the armour (based on my meager understanding of arming clothing) may there be evidence that something over the armour may be also made of linen o...

Charlotte J

And not slubby Dupioni either!

Charlotte J

No worries!

Charlotte J

Finnacan wrote:Used with olive oil, it will spill if treated carelessly, but olive oil does not flash like paraffin.

~Finnacan

Not only that, but the olive oil will generally self-extinguish. It's safer than a candle.

No help on torches though - sorry!

Charlotte J

Just to be clear, I suggested that if he was using felt, that it should be wool felt.

It looks like from his reading, and porcupine anecdote, that he may know better on this topic than me.

Charlotte J

Yes, i guess Medieval mobile homes are a bit of a stretch LOL...The only bad thing about the concept is everyone would have to come to you! But if there were 3 or 4 scattered around the counrty, it would be nice. As was once said in "Field of Dreams?" "Build it, and they will come"....Otto So, we h...

Charlotte J

A little village would be great, but until we have that, we still need to reconcile women and tents at the same event. Even if we did have the village, we still do timeline events with other groups, where we couldn't bring our village.

Charlotte J

The only person I've ever seen that has been even half way convincing in an upperclass role is Jeff Hedgecock. And some people are probably thinking that its because he has nice clothes and armour. While that can help it isn't why he succeeds at it. First Jeff has a natual air about him when he is ...

Charlotte J

The trick is finding a scenario that will account for women, gentlewomen, AND tents. Tents are easy, that would be a military campaign. Women are easy, that would be some sort of civilian activity, moving the household from home to home, tournament, etc., but my understanding is that generally they ...

Charlotte J

Thanks for the plug Trevor! For anyone not interested/unable to make their own, we carry 3 types of hose: * Chausses , which are like thigh-high socks. These are worn tied to braies (underpants), are appropriate for the period 1100-1400, are available in sizes medium, large and XLarge in wool and l...

Charlotte J

Civilian...

Since Jeff and I didn't get married at an event, maybe we could reenact medieval childbirth...

Charlotte J

Hear, hear! My current involvement in historical stuff consists of research, fabrication, maintenance, and behind the scenes dressing and groom work. I'm not going to agonize over it or let it ruin my life, but it would be fun if there was an appropriate way for me dress up and play too. Gwen We ju...

What can steel cut?

Pastonpalooza IV

Re: Not exactly medieval - Thirty Years War question