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by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Prayers for Crimson Needed (Fwd from SCA-West)
Replies: 8
Views: 612

Crimthann Mac Giolla Phadraig (aka Crimson Mackilpatrick)

Rapier Dude Extraordinaire

-Ivan

*Note*: All updates courtesy of SCA-West.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Prayers for Crimson Needed (Fwd from SCA-West)
Replies: 8
Views: 612

Crimson (Chris August Kilpatrick) will be taken off support tomorrow at 11am, after which, he will be taken down for surgery so he can donate his organs. If you would like to visit him, he is in Sutter Memorial Hospital (Sacramento) on 5151 F St in room 574 on the 5th floor. No flowers are requested...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sat Dec 04, 2010 4:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: It's time for a Funny Stories thread!
Replies: 100
Views: 5424

OK.

Pt 1 was good.
Pt 2 was good and more painful.
I await pt 3 with dread and excitement.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier Blades - ever see one break?
Replies: 36
Views: 1190

Duke Uther,

You sir, should have a unit of Western measurement named after you, just like Viscount Gunther Barensjagger does. :)

Dunno what it would measure but the phrase "yep, that's two and a half Uther's there" has a certain ring yes? :D

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: It's time for a Funny Stories thread!
Replies: 100
Views: 5424

One of my favorites. --------------------------------- The story of Sgt. Ohara and The King of The West ...as told to Cyrie Evaine Deloraine A long long time ago, when Caid was still part of the Kingdom of the West, there was a mighty king whose name has been lost in the Mists of time, but who we wi...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A visitor's test cut and sparring event
Replies: 23
Views: 494

Trevor wrote:OTOH I wouldn't try to fight like I was cutting firewood...


But if the Firewood & Tatami Mat Apocalypse occurs then you can be PREPARED!!!
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A visitor's test cut and sparring event
Replies: 23
Views: 494

But is is still OK to want to take my Sword or Axe to a Cow carcass once, or many times, for fun & sport?

BTW I have also read that test cutting was exercise for testing the blade and not the man, though it does look fun.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Prayers for Crimson Needed (Fwd from SCA-West)
Replies: 8
Views: 612

For those interested in an update on Crimson's condition, his heart rate has decreased since yesterday (not good) and it seems an infection has begun in his lungs. His daughters are flying in tonight to be with him through the weekend. If you would like to visit him, he is in Sutter Memorial Hospita...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Prayers for Crimson Needed (Fwd from SCA-West)
Replies: 8
Views: 612

Crimsons the guy who make me think that Rapier wasn't a sissy's game.

He is the guy who does that for a lot of people. In Golden Rivers Provence and throughout the West.

Awesome guy. Great friend.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Prayers for Crimson Needed (Fwd from SCA-West)
Replies: 8
Views: 612

Prayers for Crimson Needed (Fwd from SCA-West)

Some of you may be aware by now that Crimson (Chris Kilpatrick) had a major stroke yesterday morning during a job interview. He is in Sutter Memorial in Sacramento where the doctors have placed him in a drug-induced coma to stabilize him and run tests. Anna Serra is there with him. There is not much...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighter Practice near Firesteel SD 57633.
Replies: 1
Views: 131

Fighter Practice near Firesteel SD 57633.

Where is the closest SCA Fighter Practice to Firesteel, SD 57633?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Round Shield
Replies: 8
Views: 329

14th century where?
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Awesome Tourney Pictures
Replies: 62
Views: 1868

Back OT:

What kind of Force Level and Speed do they use in this tourney?

Are there vids? Awesome vids?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:44 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anybody know a good rawhide source?
Replies: 13
Views: 232

Walmart sells largish packs of 3 rawhide bones that work well.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Awesome Tourney Pictures
Replies: 62
Views: 1868

My primary duty is to keep everyone, on the field and off, safe by inspection and awareness.

Everything else is a far second.

Anyone who has issue with the way I perform my duties is welcome to instruct me. In Person, and at the Tourney or War. Anywhere else is the wrong venue.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: General Force Level
Replies: 74
Views: 2698

@Nissan: While I do disagree with what you say sometimes you seem to be a really cool guy and I hope someday to face you on the field cause you sound like the kind of guy who would be a fun fight.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Butted Maille Bishops Mantle For Sale $50
Replies: 5
Views: 343

SOLD!

To Seamus who contacted me just after I posed the Price Drop.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Awesome Tourney Pictures
Replies: 62
Views: 1868

What his most excellent Excellency Sir Alvar said.

-Ivan

Logan wrote:Effectiveness of a blow may not be judged by the opposing combatant, the Marshal, or other observers.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: General Force Level
Replies: 74
Views: 2698

...Aren't we all supposed to be calibrated at the same level? Should not a super duke be taking the same force level shot as Joe newbie? Why is there a difference? In theory, I should be taking the exact same shot today that I did when I first started. I LIKE THIS! and I'm stealing it. I have fough...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Awesome Tourney Pictures
Replies: 62
Views: 1868

@ Logan: Must be a Kingdom thing. Out here in the West 'Option' does not equal 'Responsibility'. We (the Marshals) are the tertiary level of blow judging, coming in after the receiver (first) and the giver (second). ... and we only give our 'Opinion' upon the request of both combatants themselves. I...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Awesome Tourney Pictures
Replies: 62
Views: 1868

dukelogan wrote:It is, however, easy to spot flat shots and it is the responsibility of the marshals to spot these. they rarely ever do.


Where is this the responsibility of the Marshals?

:?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting Resolutions
Replies: 149
Views: 3934

My resolution:

Get back into Harness.
Fight in a period appropriate style.
Try not to suck.
Win Honor for my Lady.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Awesome Tourney Pictures
Replies: 62
Views: 1868

Do they have any video's?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Awesome Tourney Pictures
Replies: 62
Views: 1868

Cups are your Friend.
See What I mean-> #70 of 187 2010 tourney

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Butted Maille Bishops Mantle For Sale $50
Replies: 5
Views: 343

Price Drop:

- $40 for the Mantle now.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rus vs Teutonics at Estrella War!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 1342

I wish I could fight in it.

But I will have moved just before Estrella.

-Ivan Ivanovitch Serebrenikov
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Moving from the West to Northshield....
Replies: 9
Views: 371

I am moving to Firesteel, SD , Shire of Coldedernhale, Plains Region to be with my Lady and I am coming from the Province of the Silver Desert, Principality of Cynagua. I have been fighting for about 10 years now, but am squired to no one though I am a member of Tribe Rot Mahne Do they care about aw...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Moving from the West to Northshield....
Replies: 9
Views: 371

Moving from the West to Northshield....

... what differences should I expect?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My hew helm crest
Replies: 18
Views: 865

YOU GOTZ TO BRING DA FUNK!

That's what I was thinking. Like a member of P-Funk had lost his way.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Kippah/ Yalmulke Pattern?
Replies: 4
Views: 153

Here's what I made.

Thanks for the help!
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Kippah/ Yalmulke Pattern?
Replies: 4
Views: 153

Thank you Karen that should work.

I am ordaining a wedding on the 4th and I have little in the way of appropriate cloths but I figured I could do this quite easily.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Butted Maille Bishops Mantle For Sale $50
Replies: 5
Views: 343

Butted Maille Bishops Mantle For Sale $50

I'm moving out of state soon and I'm selling a few things. Today it's a 16ga Butted Maille Bishops Mantle for $50 + $12 shipping in the US. The Mantle is approximately 26" across and has a 12.5" head opening. It would also be appropriate for an aventail, though it does not quite fit on my ...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:14 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Kippah/ Yalmulke Pattern?
Replies: 4
Views: 153

Kippah/ Yalmulke Pattern?

I need to make or get a Kippah by Dec 1st.

Is there a pattern out there to sew one?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2H/bastard sword guidence
Replies: 25
Views: 1011

Some of Marc du Arundel's vids can be found here: http://meowzettes.com/movies.htm#Marc

Also Hosokawa Takeshi can be found here: http://meowzettes.com/movies.htm#Takeshi

Enjoy!

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WMA video's
Replies: 74
Views: 1622

Very OT Begin: "Do you know how to use that?" "Yes. Of course. The pointy end goes into the other man." Thousands of years of sword knowledge condensed into a single line. Though he was wrong about his skill he was right in how to apply it. My personal thing I want to happen in ...

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