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by JJ Shred
Sun Nov 04, 2001 7:41 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: French! Anyone?
Replies: 24
Views: 6

Nope, just the phonetical pronounciations. I asked for what I would say or hear, rather than read.
by JJ Shred
Sat Nov 03, 2001 9:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Jousters with Steel Balls
Replies: 3
Views: 13

Jousters with Steel Balls

Quick, Glen K! Tell us, what's wrong with this picture?

[img]http://www.knights.spb.ru:8101/archives/photo/01/02full.jpg[/img]

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Virtus vincit invidiam
"Virtue overcometh envy"
by JJ Shred
Sat Nov 03, 2001 8:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Halloween Armour Pic
Replies: 16
Views: 38

Let's all vacation with this crew this winter!
by JJ Shred
Sat Nov 03, 2001 11:30 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: French! Anyone?
Replies: 24
Views: 6

Ah-lee-ay Assemble, Rally Ah-zhost-ay Band together Preh-nay Es-tahl Take up position Ah-doh-bay Arm yourselves Em-brah-see-ay Shield yourselves Es-troy-tay Ih Droyt/Gorsh Close ranks to the right/left Ih Droyt/Gorsh To the left/right Tr-eye-say Vair Advance Meh-tay On-bandon Advance into engagement...
by JJ Shred
Sat Nov 03, 2001 11:21 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: French! Anyone?
Replies: 24
Views: 6

I've received your e-mail, I'll have to go to the office to retrieve the phone #. I also have a list of Norman cavalry commands for Hastings in this computer somewhere.

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Virtus vincit invidiam
"Virtue overcometh envy"
by JJ Shred
Fri Nov 02, 2001 2:45 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: French! Anyone?
Replies: 24
Views: 6

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">I play an early 13th century Norman. Any chance you live around Indianapolis, IN and want to make some $$$?</font> There is a Spanish teacher at N. Central that offered to tudor me in French or "Norman French", but I never followed up on it. I should still have ...
by JJ Shred
Fri Nov 02, 2001 7:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pics of my kit.
Replies: 13
Views: 15

That's a cool fence in the background. What's the guy doing in the link picture, watching the birds? What kind of swords are you two using to fight with?

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Virtus vincit invidiam
"Virtue overcometh envy"
by JJ Shred
Thu Nov 01, 2001 7:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kingdom Crusades
Replies: 25
Views: 35

I thought we were just having a laugh...
by JJ Shred
Thu Nov 01, 2001 7:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kingdom Crusades
Replies: 25
Views: 35

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Mwaahahahaha! Sleep tight Bascot. Sleep tight... BEDLAM</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Tuchux? Tuchux in my woods? Where are these vermin? http://monsieurgeoffrey.faithweb.com/images/norman_charge_1.jpg -...
by JJ Shred
Thu Nov 01, 2001 5:54 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: New knife steel
Replies: 1
Views: 10

New knife steel

... Greg Olson, the blond, 53-year-old Northwestern University professor who serves as QuesTek's chief science officer,... But Olson enlisted Richard Furrer, an old-school bladesmith in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to forge the seax, and Furrer didn't skimp on authenticity. Olson points out that the han...
by JJ Shred
Thu Nov 01, 2001 1:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kingdom Crusades
Replies: 25
Views: 35

There is a Tuchux infestation in Indiana? Where is this located? (Or is it a secret?)
by JJ Shred
Tue Oct 30, 2001 9:11 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Foam-stuffed Gambeson?
Replies: 24
Views: 13

No it was far uglier, and it was two-piece.
by JJ Shred
Tue Oct 30, 2001 9:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for really inexpensive, used helmet
Replies: 10
Views: 5

It's you, dude:

[img]http://www.cofs.net/dale/glad.jpg[/img]
by JJ Shred
Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Foam-stuffed Gambeson?
Replies: 24
Views: 13

I used to use a fake CoP made of a leather outside, blue foam inside and lined with cotton with the rivets more as a decoration. When I took that off the shape was left in sweat on my gambeson like a saddle leaves on a horse. It was far hotter than wearing a full steel breastplate, and was ugly to b...
by JJ Shred
Mon Oct 29, 2001 12:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Copper Rivets
Replies: 12
Views: 15

Hi, Bedlam, Everything you need can be found here: http://www.mscdirect.com/ Copper burrs are a flat-head, dull nail shaped rivet that comes with a washer. They can be found in hardware stores and building suppy stores. Copper rivets can be round head, flat and one other shape. They pean easily, and...
by JJ Shred
Sun Oct 28, 2001 10:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Announcing "Masters of SCA Combat" --VOTE!
Replies: 85
Views: 158

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Duke Palymar</font>

That one's easy. Except no blows from anyone who is not a peer. At Crown Tourney, except no blows from anyone.

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Virtus vincit invidiam
"Virtue overcometh envy"
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 25, 2001 9:00 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 15th Century Man at Arms armor?
Replies: 13
Views: 92

Thanks, I appreciate that. Our website is now history, as NBCI bought Xoom and promptly shut it down, but I have a free site of armour, projects and various event pictures here: http://monsieurgeoffrey.faithweb.com/ I am working on this Frontpage software, and eventually will have a paid (no banners...
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 25, 2001 8:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone want to comment on this helmet? I'm speechless
Replies: 70
Views: 70

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">*giggle*

Oh yeah... how many men does it take to please a redhead?</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

As many as she wants...
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 25, 2001 8:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone want to comment on this helmet? I'm speechless
Replies: 70
Views: 70

Okay, her she comes, everybody sing together:

"I like the way you look at me
I like the way you smack my ass
I like the dirty things you do
When I'm in control of you"

Ouch, ouch, what do you mean, I bought them I have to wear them? Ouch, okay, okay....got to love these redheads...
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 25, 2001 6:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 15th Century Man at Arms armor?
Replies: 13
Views: 92

Fletcher and Anshelm make suitable quality armour, but you have to order "historical" instead of SCA. SCA armour is made for one specific sport. A full harness of Fletcher's Milanese would cost at least $4,000.00. I spent about $1,000.00 on Illusion Armory's b/b, arms & cuisses, and it is fancy SCA ...
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 25, 2001 6:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone want to comment on this helmet? I'm speechless
Replies: 70
Views: 70

I must have drank too many New Castle Browns the other night! I just found out I'm the new owner of a pair of leg shackles! I don't remember bidding on them, but you know how that goes. Won't Patty be surprised!

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Virtus vincit invidiam
"Virtue overcometh envy"
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 25, 2001 1:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Announcing "Masters of SCA Combat" --VOTE!
Replies: 85
Views: 158

No.
by JJ Shred
Wed Oct 24, 2001 7:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: tights/under armour
Replies: 27
Views: 30

I sometimes do. My original "SCA garb" from about 13 years ago consisted of my rock-and-roll stage stuff, being spandex tights, a "pirate shirt" and some floppy-topped boots. Since men in their forties who are slightly overweight look damn silly wearing spandex, I do wear them under harness rather t...
by JJ Shred
Wed Oct 24, 2001 12:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone want to comment on this helmet? I'm speechless
Replies: 70
Views: 70

It's an Ewoks' helmet! Forget the fireman, forget the dog, I'll piss on it myself!
by JJ Shred
Mon Oct 22, 2001 8:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear Shaft
Replies: 15
Views: 7

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Bascot... by Hank R... do you mean Hank Rienhardt? Of Museum replicas?</font> Yep, that's the guy. They make no guarantees in their catalog, but if you ask real nice, or go to the store you can get perfectly straight ones. Before I met him I bought a bunch and t...
by JJ Shred
Fri Oct 19, 2001 11:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear Shaft
Replies: 15
Views: 7

If you are near Cincinnati, call: DowelPete@aol.com He told me they would make ash dowels for jousting lances 10' or 12' at 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" when I contacted them last Spring. Some of the Regia guys said they wanted 7' poles, but no one gave me any money, so I didn't follow up on it. Hank R. sold me...
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 18, 2001 9:50 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Gambeson Padding
Replies: 1
Views: 8

They also carry rusted iron hinges and latches for trunks, clinch nails and a complete line of restoration products. I was also thinking about making a bouched shield from one of these serpentine drawer fronts: http://www.vandykes.com/product/02321476/ 3/4" poplar plywood, 9 ply core, with red oak v...
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 18, 2001 9:33 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Gambeson Padding
Replies: 1
Views: 8

Gambeson Padding

Medium grade cotton batting, at $27.79 per 22 lb. roll, or $147.39 for a 130 lb. bale, as well as quality grade at $33.49 per 22 lb. roll is available from: www.vandykes.com They also carry Jute quality finish tow for $5.59 per lb., $26.19 per 5 lb. and $158.49 for a 43 lb. roll. You'll probably hav...
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 18, 2001 1:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Brigandine Nails (Group Order)
Replies: 191
Views: 370

Any updates on the progress?
by JJ Shred
Thu Oct 18, 2001 7:47 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Well, it's...kindasorta...armour-like...and it's on Ebay!
Replies: 9
Views: 6

Apparently marijuana is still legal in Alaska.
by JJ Shred
Wed Oct 17, 2001 10:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear Shaft
Replies: 15
Views: 7

Ash was the wood of choice. It has a bit of flex to it. It will 'flick' you right out of the saddle. Oak splits too easily and is heavy, although I use an 8' 1 1/2" oak dowel to joust the quintain, and haven't had any problems with the same one in 5 years. Elm is better for bows. If you are not goin...
by JJ Shred
Wed Oct 17, 2001 5:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Suggestive selling?
Replies: 2
Views: 7

We bid government work all the time. We are doing the Federal Finance Center where Templar Bob and Hush Girl work. When I bill Roche Pharmacuticals, say $3,000.00, it requires three copies of one invoice. The Finance Center for the same amount can require 60 to 70 pages hand-typed. I sometimes spend...
by JJ Shred
Wed Oct 17, 2001 2:32 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to attach chain maille arms?
Replies: 6
Views: 15

I've had a nightmare trying to do the same thing. The maille winds up in a big wad under your armpit after about 3 good swings with a sword. Edging it in leather helps, but not much. I haven't tried it yet, but it seems like you either have to mount it in a piece of leather shaped and sewn to the do...
by JJ Shred
Tue Oct 16, 2001 5:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Want to buy new/used haubrek of chain
Replies: 7
Views: 6

I posted before Pennsic I had a complete maille harness of galv. butted 14 guage to sell in order to afford going. I didn't sell it (although I did sell my old SCA harness) and as Pennsic passed I've made no other attempt to. It fits me loose at 5'10" and 200 lbs. I have a thigh-length crusader haul...
by JJ Shred
Mon Oct 15, 2001 2:08 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA minimum standards
Replies: 100
Views: 57

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">As expensive as doing ACW is (I have heard figures of $500 to be able to march with the unit; but that doesn't include your rifle) it is only money that is required to participate not time spent sweating the details of how something was done. With the research m...

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