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Mike Garrett (Orc)

Following a discussion at home would welcome input from your goodselves. VERY briefly - Henry II wanted to reform church with good reason but was unable to do so. Henry VIII wanted fulfilment of personal whim and managed to destroy the power of Roman church in England. How & Why? Please discuss ( I ...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

No, I don't think so. Compare the shape over the brow and around the eyes again.

Your example looks as if you could at least see out of it without being a bug-eyed freak

Mike Garrett (Orc)

But they need plenty of "fertilizer"

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Hey Alvi!
I like that leather covered barbute!

Very nice.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Not your fault Gethin!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Of course!! I knew I had seen that shape before!!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

I would be totally honoured to be challenged in this manner. I'd almost certainly get my butt kicked BUT - I'd fight like fury AND get an expenses paid holiday to the States. So - how can I goad someone into making such a challenge? How did ya do it Josh?. Any groups feel like challenging me? You co...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

OK, I'll try and address your questions by number. 1) Depends on the period you are interested in and the area you live in. See my earlier post. Also wether you want to do historical re-enactment or SCA combat. For the SCA check out www.sca.org , also m 2) Books - check out library, ask for recommen...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

You would have to either pay extra for strapping or do it yourself. An important aspect to get right.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Right.
Not personally sure which groups are in Suffolk. Certainly Regia will be somewhere.
This site - http://www.re-enact.com/ will give you a list of many, but not all, groups around the country. The full listing gives addresses. Also tells you what time period the groups cover.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

.....or does this helm look wrong. Not only does it put me in mind of a frogs head but it just looks wierd. I wonder if you can see properly? It just looks wierd. Or is it me? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13957&item=6527415118&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Whereabouts in the UK are you?
Welcome to the madhouse by the way

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Excellent challenge, but will someone please tell me what La Prova Dura is?

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Strongbow - don't get me wrong - I'll consider anything that someone thinks I could do, even something I've not done before - always ready for something new!

So the tech/avionics is an option.
Will be checking out all suggestions, including the historical attractions.
Cheers guys

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Seamus - I don't think they're carrying that as stock - I think they order as they sell. If you check Payment Instructions near bottom of auction they say

"Depending on availability, shipping could be 2-4 weeks."

Mike Garrett (Orc)

OK - having checked out the requirements etc on the High Commision site (London) Canada seems easier so consider it an option.
SO - need job in USA or Canada!!! (Didn't someone advertise on on here recently? - can't find it!)
Wife has given approval to the Canada option - pro & cons?

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Ok, not sensitive! Required money I guess would depend on where I was living, due to different housing costs. I estimate probably $25k or upwards. For Housing we're prepared to start low and work up! Place - I have my heart set on somewhere that gets snow and would prefer a more rural environment. T...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Well, I visited friends in the Laurel Mountains in PA last year - absolutely gorgeous country and friendly people. I plan to visit OK later this year, with a side trip to TX. Since I will probably fly into Atlanta GA I may get a few hours (not much I know) to have a look around - hopefully fulfillin...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Ziad,
not sure I know of them - will have to do a search, less you have a URL

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Not sure about this one, but a) you don't need big trees for arrows, b)you can make arrows from stout reeds that may grow near any lakes/rivers, c)trade/steal, d)bamboo would be available to more eastern groups.

Just a few ideas really and probably completely inaccurate

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Good idea.

Yes, I do caution myself with the grass is greener. But this is something I'm positive about, as are wife and son. If it works out, then we've taken a big stride and made it. If it didn't work out at least we tried.
Saddest words in the world "What if I had"

Mike Garrett (Orc)

I look more into Canada. Animal - good idea, I'll try that. Lord Merlin - my thanks - I'll drop you an e-mail later. Ambrosius11 - Yeah - the history is great and the only thing I'd miss. Robert - yep, green card difficult and drawn out. Lottery not open to British (or a load of other nationalities ...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Appreciate the thought Bro.

Texas! Has he got tired of the snow then?

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Thanks Dave Apparently you are right - I'm told that the US immigration service is pretty hot on British illegals (and others of a similar ilk). I want to do it legally. Last thing I'd want is to do it in an underhand way and have the family and myself shipped back with nothing. If I was single I mi...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Oh - and the Ale is to die for!!!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Michael/Strongbow This is the problem - if I get a green card (which the prospective employer has to start the process of) I can work in the USA. Unfortunately it has become very hard to get a green card by all accounts. If it could be arranged to swap places I would!!! Very nice castles not far fro...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Ok merciful Archivers - looks like bLIAR is going to win the election again!! GET ME OUT OF HERE!! Despite my efforts, so far I have been unable to attract an employer willing to go to the effort required to get me a Green Card. This I can understand, it's quite a hassle, from what I can tell. Someo...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Aah! An elf dress!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

With due respect to Mr Bauldree's input I will, in future, use A&B if shortening the name of Ashcraft Baker.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Il Papa!!!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Thanks Brian.
Just wondered but postage would be off-putting anyway I'd have thought!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Right, cheers Brian!
ISBN - there isn't one!
Publisher - Brockhampton Press
Author - General Editor - Boswell Taylor, Research & Illustrations Ewart Oakeshott, Further Illustrations Donald Green.

Scanned cover image should have come up! Drat
Here it is!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Boutells Heraldry 1973 edition. revised by Richmond Herald of Arms J.P. Brooke-Little. Considering auctioning this. Would there be any interest Unfortunately due to weight of book shipping to US/Canada would be about $25 !! Good condition. 28 colour plates, many text illustrations. So, is it worth p...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

for auction on Armour Auctions

http://www.armourauctions.com/auction/item.php?id=c33d274f81c713ba6da1c4494f54f315

Can give more details if you want them

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Just wondered, if you look at quantity for sale and so on. Wasn't sure wether Ashcraft farmed stuff out or not.
Why would you pay $40 more when you could get it direct I wonder?

Henry II vs Henry VIII

Is it just me........

DESPERATE!!!

Boutells Heraldry 1973 edition

Arms and Armour book