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by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat May 10, 2003 6:22 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: New Kidney Pouch Design...please look.
Replies: 8
Views: 20

Jentien: It looks great to me... I can add very little that Gwen Nowrich hasn't already covered admirably well, but one thing that would dress that variety of pouch up is to contact either Master Talbot, The Argent Company Store or Raymond's Quiet Press to acquire some replica cast bronze buckles fr...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 09, 2003 7:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Proposed Schedule for the Historic Combat Series
Replies: 3
Views: 5

Asbjorn:

I couldn't access the page---showed a "This Page Cannot Be Displayed" error.

Also, I wonder if you have a synopsis of how the HCS went at Pennsic last year? I'd be very interested in viewing it...

[This message has been edited by Templar Bob/De Tyre (edited 05-09-2003).]
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 09, 2003 3:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Black & White
Replies: 47
Views: 69

SarnacKhan:

I think he knew that...and was pulling your leg right back Image
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 09, 2003 1:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic XXXII
Replies: 25
Views: 12

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GeneP: Who is going? Hushgirl and I are. Where are you camping? On the Serengeti, N-14 in Spartii (House Redwinged Lion) Encampment. When will you arrive? I'll be there from 2-...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 09, 2003 12:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baron Wars - who is going?
Replies: 38
Views: 14

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Otto: <B>The wife and I will be there... testing out our hotel room and the hot tub and pool http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/tongue.gif And we're not telling which hotel, so n...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 09, 2003 10:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA legal stainless steel finger gauntlets up for offer.
Replies: 16
Views: 11

Captain Jamie: That's why there's a "crop" feature on my photo software...y'all don't wanna see that much of me without a shirt on! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Murdoch: Please e-mail me your home mailing address so I can ship that out...my e-mail is in Profiles. [This message has b...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 09, 2003 9:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baron Wars - who is going?
Replies: 38
Views: 14

Hushgirl and I plan on attending, barring no disasters. We'll be testing LittleCloud, our small spoked-wheel pavilion.

We'll be camping with House Redwinged Lion.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu May 08, 2003 9:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Matthew Cross / Blankenshield Armoury
Replies: 45
Views: 128

Mr. Cross: I don't believe that anything I've said was overtly hostile (or even negative). I do assert, however, that your approach is wrong. My feelings toward you and your armoury are (at best) ambivalent, because the only thing I know about you is what you've presented on this board. I didn't com...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu May 08, 2003 5:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic XXXII
Replies: 25
Views: 12

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Vladimir: <B>I'll be there. heh heh, what will be the catch phrase this year? Last year seemed to be...:LOOK!! IT HAS FINGERNAILS!!"</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Teach me never ...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu May 08, 2003 4:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Matthew Cross / Blankenshield Armoury
Replies: 45
Views: 128

Broadway: The burden of proof is on Mr. Cross. He has to show how his business and reputation were damaged by the Armour Archive. As no member of the Archive staff (to my almost certain knowledge) have directly said "Do not purchase armour from this man", or something tangible that can be proven as ...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu May 08, 2003 9:03 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Looking for fiction & non-fiction of the late 12th Century
Replies: 5
Views: 10

Sharon Kay Penman's work
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu May 08, 2003 7:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: OK RAT PACK ME
Replies: 153
Views: 1683

I don't believe that opinions held by individuals who frequent a UBB really qualifies as libel by the "management" of the board. Perhaps you should consult legal counsel regarding this matter, but I don't think views expressed here are actionable under current law. Robert L. Coleman, Jr. [This messa...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed May 07, 2003 8:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Our Group has a Web Site!
Replies: 6
Views: 6

In a word;

Wow.

That's just about as cool as cool gets Image
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed May 07, 2003 6:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Danish axe haft length.
Replies: 8
Views: 10

Most period manuscripts and illustrations show a haft length of between three and six feet long.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed May 07, 2003 6:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA legal stainless steel finger gauntlets up for offer.
Replies: 16
Views: 11

Sale is currently pending with Iain Ruadh.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed May 07, 2003 4:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pole defence against aggressive, tight sheildmen (SCA)
Replies: 26
Views: 19

A bit of advice from a W & S guy: Make your opponent's shield a liability. Use the fact that he has a shield against him Keep his shield between you and his weapon---this way, in order to get a shot he's constantly fighting his shield as well as you, and it's harder for him to get a clear shot. Alwa...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed May 07, 2003 11:03 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA legal stainless steel finger gauntlets up for offer.
Replies: 16
Views: 11

Conrad:

Your wife (and mine) would have my ass if I did. Nice try, though! Image

Gillis_v:

Much depends on if the initial person(s) who inquired will be the purchaser. I will keep everyone posted.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed May 07, 2003 12:19 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA legal stainless steel finger gauntlets up for offer.
Replies: 16
Views: 11

E-mailed replies to all parties expressing interest.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed May 07, 2003 12:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Something I found on the Medieval Encampments Mailing List!
Replies: 7
Views: 10

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Steve -SoFC-: <B>What period are these appropriate for? Steve </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Steve: The ones I've seen are 15th-16th century German. It's called a faldestool (fol...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 11:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Joaquin tries a gothic cuirass: take II
Replies: 6
Views: 25

The planishing is much improved from the last time you posted a picture of this.

There are others who could speak up on this (Chef de Chambre, Chuck Davis, et al) who could give you more helpful commentary than I ever could.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 10:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA legal stainless steel finger gauntlets up for offer.
Replies: 16
Views: 11

SCA legal stainless steel finger gauntlets up for offer.

Submitted for your approval: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/TBobArmour/May06601.JPG http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/TBobArmour/May06602.JPG http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/TBobArmour/May06603.JPG http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/TBobArmour/May0...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 9:05 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Great armour attracts hot babes! (warning, *nearly* nude pic
Replies: 19
Views: 46

Stephen:

Actually, the "Rape (re: Abduction) of the Sabine Women" is a Classical Roman tale.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 7:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Great armour attracts hot babes! (warning, *nearly* nude pic
Replies: 19
Views: 46

Y'all knows da' bruthas like day wimmins wit' back!

(Ouch!)

Stop hitting me, Hush!
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 7:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: T-Bob! I can't find your balls anywhere!
Replies: 52
Views: 24

Ringlancer:

Check your mailbox...got a surprise for you.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 7:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: T-Bob! I can't find your balls anywhere!
Replies: 52
Views: 24

Owen:

It's okay...we'll just bring our own sharp toys! Image

...just kidding!
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 7:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: German names from the 13th century
Replies: 4
Views: 15

Alphonse: Here's a list of first names that I can remember off the top of my head. These are either the names of German kings, Emporers, noblemen or actual members of the Teutonic Order: Adolf Albert (self-explanatory) Albrecht (Alberic) Andreas (Andrew) Beckelarius Berthold Conrad Conradin Dieter D...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 6:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Something I found on the Medieval Encampments Mailing List!
Replies: 7
Views: 10

Something I found on the Medieval Encampments Mailing List!

Relatively inexpensive X-chairs for the camp:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=2-1/qid=1052072142/ref=sr_2_1 /602-6003430-9044606?asin=B000083GKI

Believe it or not--it's a period design!

[This message has been edited by Templar Bob/De Tyre (edited 05-06-2003).]
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue May 06, 2003 5:25 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Blacksmith looking for Commisions
Replies: 45
Views: 31

Sam: Out of idle curiousity, can you make the prongs that go on a roasting spit ? I'm asking because I haven't the foggiest what one looks like, but would like to own some. Plus, I'd like one of the trammel-hooks you've made, based on Gwen Nowrich's research. Shoot me an e-mail on prices, and we can...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat May 03, 2003 12:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Free stuff for anyone in the SE Wisconsin or Chicago area
Replies: 1
Views: 5

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Nicolai von Magdeburg: <B>Okay, I have a rather thick 8' stave of rattan. 2" diameter. Also queen size sleepre sofa in good condition. Free if you can get them.</B></font><HR><...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat May 03, 2003 11:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Women in Armor
Replies: 16
Views: 78

Y'all missed this one:

[img]http://www.dbis.ns.ca/~carlomeg/female_bp.jpeg[/img]

It's made for Murdoch's lady.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat May 03, 2003 11:11 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Hey, History Guys. Here we go again. Help.
Replies: 54
Views: 40

Hal:

The nasal length and width looks fine for a later period Norman-French helmet (even in its original, longer form). In fact, such a helmet would be quite at home on the head of a Crusader, circa 1180.

Well done, sir.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat May 03, 2003 11:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Friar / Fighter
Replies: 15
Views: 17

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mikael: <B> I might split hairs about Hospitals primary mission. Its original mission surely was as you describe, but it acquired a very significant military role that lasted u...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 02, 2003 1:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Friar / Fighter
Replies: 15
Views: 17

Merlin:

A milit<u>ant</u> order and a milit<u>ary</u> order are two entirely different things.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 02, 2003 12:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Commission request for maillers
Replies: 4
Views: 6

Patrick:

This is rings, rivets and fabric. All in all, a fairly easy bit of piecework.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri May 02, 2003 8:31 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Commission request for maillers
Replies: 4
Views: 6

Commission request for maillers

Wanted: Someone who knows how to knit maille who is interested in a challenge. I own a riveted Indian maille shirt and coif. The shirt has elbow-length sleeves and comes to my hips. I want someone who would be willing to increase the sleeves to wrist length, add a mailled mitten to the right hand, a...

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