The Armour Archive

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I used to say "I was born around 875 and died somewhere around 925," thinking that a 50 year life span would be ok.

At 46, I may have to revise that idea...

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Let's see,

The Philadelphia Barony could use:

The rattan. One of the shields. Probably the helm.

I'll be in touch. Sorry I haven't contacted you lately.

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Thorvaldr Skegglauss wrote:new nick name:

Duke Krispy Kreme!!

Good to hear the story in its entirety Logan.

regards
Thorvaldr

What? not "Duke Dunkin'?"

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IMO, I still prefer German Chocolate Cake.

Btw, just as an aside, my sister loves pecan pie...

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Just like those described to be owned by nobles in Beowulf, a good number of the heads were inlaid with silver or gold; these were not the weapons of peasants who couldn't afford swords. These were weapons of people who chose a spear, no matter the cost, because they were superior for the task at h...

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I marshalled part of it. A good clean tourney.

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A statement concerning pie: I have nothing against pie, I like chocolate cake better. Preferably German Chocolate Cake. Mord. You, sir, are quite mad. Coconut is a terrible thing to do to chocolate. Thank You! That's the nicest thing I've heard on the AA in quite awhile. Mord. PS: laughing evilly.

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A statement concerning pie:

I have nothing against pie, I like chocolate cake better.

Preferably German Chocolate Cake.

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Mac.

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"Kibitzing" with Mac has been very educational, and a great privilege. I'd like to be there just to listen. And while I'm at it, I'd like to kibitz with Mr. Gilman as well. The one class I'd like to see--and I know this sound ridiculous--is teaching folks how to peen a rivit. Mord.

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You know, it's interesting. the period enthusiasts wax enthusiastic about the "fact" that they "get to exist like they did back then." People, don't kid yourselves. It wasn't some romanticized thing like what we do. your life isn't on the line here. You're not fighting for a dam...

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Agnarr wrote:
Baron Alejandro wrote:Ohboy.

No shit. This might get ugly.

Yup.

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Things that helped me. 1) Lose the weight. 2) Treat fighting like a sport, train at fight practice instead of fighting to win always. Fight to learn. 3) Travel and fight everyone who is better than you that you can find. Ask questions after the bouts on what your opponent thinks you can improve and...

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For my lammellar (however you spell it), I use mountianeering accessory cord. It' s strong and colorful.

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Yep. I could drop $500 in about 10 minutes for books from Oxbow/David Brown. I keep promising myself that I'll visit their warehouse in Connecticut one of these days.

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Garrett,

If you show at Crown and i can get there, I'll bring my round.

Oh, btw, define what you mean by "Dark Ages" ?

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As someone really familiar with that smell, please answer the following questions: 1. How old are the books? 2. How are the books bound? It there any leather on the covers, or is it all cardboard? 3. What color are the pages? 4. How thick does the paper seem? 5. Is any of the printing faded? If the ...

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What do you mean by "Old English"? Anglo-Saxon?

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Is there any info on the size of the effigies? Or is there not enough info to make that statistically useful? I ask this because, well, size matters, as does postion of the effigy in the church/chapel, etc. I've often thought of using archaeological "techniques" of examining burials to ex...

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Interesting, and well done. I agree with you about the date of effigy being more important than the date of death. Is there any info on the size of the effigies? Or is there not enough info to make that statistically useful? I ask this because, well, size matters, as does postion of the effigy in th...

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As I have posted previously, I have enough experience with typeologies to make me wary of them. For instance look at Petersen's sword typeology, which has been partially translated from Norwegian into English at m. This partial translation covers Types A, B, C, D, H, O, & X. If you add up all th...

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Numismatics is one of the most Obsessive-Compulsive academic pursuits known. Coinage and medalions have their own series of journals and other scholarly outlets. The reading can be tedious, but useful for many interested. As for the usage of coinage in Society, over the years, I've seen folks strike...

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Hmmm...

Why the lammellar? The only lammellar I know of that's found in Scandinavia was from Birka and is dated to 75 to 100 years before 1050.

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Will you be at Owl's Rest at the end of April?

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I've got the "Vikings" and "Early Middle Ages" lectures. Good stuff.

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I'm beginning to think this thread is responsible for saving the Orville Redenbacker Company from bankruptcy.

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Aonghus wrote:Holy Crap that's a big list!

And a "deep" one too, assuming all that are listed here actually enter the tourney.

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I saw this thread and thought someone zombied (tm) an old one. Now I see it's a new thread on an old, well worn, subject. I like James B's advise: If you want a peerage follow a path that leads to it. Don't we already have 4 peerages? Pelican, Laurel, Knighthood...and win a Crown. Guy, You are not ...

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Want. Lots.

Thanks for the photos.

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Like other appendages, shield size isn't as important as how it's hung.

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Doug, What is petty to you may be important to others. What is worthless to you may be of worth to others. What is meaningless to you may mean something to others. Respect others, Doug, and they just might respect you. As for fun, I have learned over the years (26 in the SCA--and I'm only considered...

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Good that you're translating the Rule of the Templars, Doug. I sincerely wish you luck in your endevour. Sadly, your link doesn't work, at least on my computer. I'm sorry you don't think your translation is of no significance to the SCA--I know a couple of house-holds interested in the Militant Ord...

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here you dropped this. No, I've had a tight grip this entire time. Why do light fencers need titles and awards? Why do ANY of you need titles and awards? Why do you insist on instituting a social hierarchy? Why isn't doing the deed good enough? Why do you feel that without recognition for what you'...

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I have found that most (not all) people who hate the SCA and love the Middle Ages tend to be people who don't like to have to measure up to other people's measuring sticks The only people who dislike us are just jealous. When do you graduate the 8th grade, V? How can you love the middle ages and NO...

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It was pointed out to me in an email that i have reaaalllly been cutting down on my warm ups at events in an effort to get more fights in less time. (or in the case of Gulf Wars eat more bacon and then run to the field) Don't have the probelm at practice where i have nothing else to do but practice...