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by SirCathal
Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: HEaded to GulfWar land this weekend.
Replies: 12
Views: 288

Re: HEaded to GulfWar land this weekend.

In preperation of attending GulfWar in March. Our shire is headed out to work on our permanent land this weekend to get it ready for the event. There are about 8 of us going and should have everything accomplished by Saturday night. I'll take plenty of pics and such to show everyone how the gulfWar...
by SirCathal
Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: HEaded to GulfWar land this weekend.
Replies: 12
Views: 288

HEaded to GulfWar land this weekend.

In preperation of attending GulfWar in March. Our shire is headed out to work on our permanent land this weekend to get it ready for the event. There are about 8 of us going and should have everything accomplished by Saturday night. I'll take plenty of pics and such to show everyone how the gulfWar ...
by SirCathal
Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 1100 - 1200 Irish
Replies: 22
Views: 458

1100 - 1200 Irish

Anyone have any pictures of Irish Armor for 12C Irish?

Thanks,
--Cathal
by SirCathal
Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf War Crash Course Training
Replies: 26
Views: 441

Nah ... Ansteorra is going to be on the same side with Trimaris this year ... so all the archers will be on Ronnin's side. :) Maybe give your kids some boffer weapons and have them suprise you ... maybe call light a lot.

:)
by SirCathal
Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Medieval knightvs. Samurai-amatter of size
Replies: 43
Views: 1234

Is this the SCA version of Pirate vs Ninja?
by SirCathal
Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: War Shield 2: Door Shield
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Sounds like you have the jist of it. Shields vary in size according to their use but i would also like to suggest maybe using a short sword with a thrusting tip instead of the mace. Just an idea tho.

:)
by SirCathal
Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Stay and play or go elsewhere?
Replies: 62
Views: 1839

Thank you Sir Vitus for that answer. In my own singular case, the quest for KSCA is pretty much non-existant. I am 43 years old in a Kingdom, who unless its norms change wouldnt look at me a Knighting material due to age. I am 99% sure there has never been someone Knighted in my kingdom who was ove...
by SirCathal
Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Stay and play or go elsewhere?
Replies: 62
Views: 1839

Yea ... when someone chews me out for my stuff not being "period" enough ... i think we are getting a tad over zealous.

I'm all for playing and acting like its the 12th century ... but its all for fun.
by SirCathal
Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: getting started as a fighter checklist (SCA)
Replies: 50
Views: 754

Once you have used the loaner for a few practices and determined that you really are interested in heavy fighting in the SCA. i highly recommend the following if you are serious about competeing. m They have a beginners suit ... all the metal pieces needed to compete in the SCA for 200 bucks. This a...
by SirCathal
Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I had forgotten about this site...
Replies: 17
Views: 600

how do you get your picture added?
by SirCathal
Fri Dec 02, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I'm in the Bruise Club! :)
Replies: 43
Views: 1599

Welcome to the club ... or is that the clubee? ... :)
by SirCathal
Thu Dec 01, 2005 6:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: elbow injuries
Replies: 41
Views: 985

ugh ... writing words down on how to throw a shot and do it correctly is rather hard ... and hard to follow. I hope the internet gets to a point where showing video is easier ... :)
by SirCathal
Thu Dec 01, 2005 12:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ways to incorporate nighttime into the heavy fighting
Replies: 21
Views: 389

What about florescent paint or tape ... and use a black light? that might be a little safer ... but i love the flaming sword idea.
by SirCathal
Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Top 10 Challenge - SCA
Replies: 51
Views: 2195

Ansteorra Central Region - Dallas/Fort Worth Area Duke Sir Patrick Michael Gordonne - has been the king of Ansteorra 5 times Duke Sir Miguel Sebastian la Pantera de Oporto - Both a Don and a Knight I am lucky enough to be his newest Man at Arms. Duke Sir Aleric Drake - One of the best Fighters in th...
by SirCathal
Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Estrella War
Replies: 26
Views: 748

Estrella War

Anyone making plans to attend this coming year?

I would love to meet anyone who frequents the list :)
by SirCathal
Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who is THE hot stick this week
Replies: 59
Views: 2400

Morgan wrote:Aaron has finaled in, I believe, EVERY crown since his reign. I believe that's 5 in a row.

von Dresden is my answer. Unbelievable.


I didnt know the streak was that long. My first crown was the one out in Stephenville with Sir Aaron and Sir Miguel in the finals, Miguel won and became a Duke. :)
by SirCathal
Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who is THE hot stick this week
Replies: 59
Views: 2400

BTW ... great job at crown JP ... the fight with you and Sir Aaron i will remember for quite a long time. :)
by SirCathal
Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who is THE hot stick this week
Replies: 59
Views: 2400

Well ...

Earl Sir Aaron McGregor has finaled in the last 3 crowns for Ansteorra.
by SirCathal
Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's Good?
Replies: 75
Views: 1614

Just start out with a minimum sword .. swing it at 50% to start off ... dial up the swing until people call it a kill. In ansteorra people try to take it easy on new fighters until they get the hang of it. So I try to emulate that. I'll start off defensive and light and dial it up until they start t...
by SirCathal
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, what would stop me (or any one else)
Replies: 78
Views: 1950

I don't think you're quite understanding, Caspar. There are many combattants who compete for Crowns who are highly skilled at this game. When they compete in Crown tournaments (or whatever tournament it may be that gets their full focus and attention) they bring their top game. This doesn't just me...
by SirCathal
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, what would stop me (or any one else)
Replies: 78
Views: 1950

I have the opposite problem. I always call light shots when i probably shouldn't because i'm a new fighter and just learning. I would rather leave the field too soon than get a bad reputation. I worry about my calibration more on the practice field because I'm trying to get it "Right". In regards to...
by SirCathal
Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 417

new gulf wars website just went live.

http://www.gulfwars.org/faq.html
by SirCathal
Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 417

Well, the wife and I talked it over a bit this weekend. It looks as if we will be attending Estrella with my bother in law Sir Roger ... However, I think the wife and kids will also be attending Gulf Wars to keep the attendance numbers up for Loch Ruadh. I dont think my bosses will think too kindly ...
by SirCathal
Fri Oct 28, 2005 4:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 417

yes this is true ... you make it fun for yourself. However, my brother in law is a Knight in Atenveldt and is attempting to get us (the whole family) to come out for estrella in february. I can only afford to goto 1 war a year and i'm thinking about taking him up on the offer.
by SirCathal
Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hitting TOO Hard
Replies: 85
Views: 1873

yea ... but morgan ... you definately dont HIT like a girl ... throwing a ball maybe. :)
by SirCathal
Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Finally, my finished kit!
Replies: 24
Views: 775

awesome
by SirCathal
Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 417

Is it really going to be that good this year? basically all of glenhaben is recovering from the hurricane. I'm guessing the attendance is going to be very down this year.
by SirCathal
Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would happen if...
Replies: 85
Views: 2079

Being a relatively new person in the SCA and to fighting I can see light fighting having their own peerage but I wouldnt go so far as to call them a Knight. That just strays too far from history.
by SirCathal
Sun Oct 02, 2005 4:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Any news on the Ansteorran Crown Tourney?
Replies: 13
Views: 419

Greetings! I was lucky enough to attend Ansteorran Crown Tournament yesterday. I would like to thank all the combatants for putting on such a great tournament. Great honor and chivalry was shown on the field inspiring a new fighter like myself to greater heights. I would like to also thank the north...
by SirCathal
Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather Lorica Segmentata
Replies: 12
Views: 497

This looks excellent ... you did a great job.
by SirCathal
Wed May 18, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How long is yours...
Replies: 64
Views: 1263

mine is 40" but that is due to the fact that a lot of people in my area like to play the range game. My arms are short enough, i dont want to give up aanything on the length of the sword also.
by SirCathal
Fri May 13, 2005 6:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: photos of your group
Replies: 29
Views: 1056

My sons and I at GulfWars 14:

Image
by SirCathal
Fri May 13, 2005 12:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If you HAD to pick one (SCA)...
Replies: 94
Views: 1480

2 ... Style is just that ... Style. I find I have more fun with #2.
by SirCathal
Mon May 02, 2005 6:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How many Things can you spot
Replies: 70
Views: 1340

Jean Richard Malcolmson wrote:
OswynHaddock wrote: (I doubt either could move those big shields in time to react).


"What big shields?", says the Ansteorran. You'd be surprised how fast those shields can move, when need be.

Regards,
Richard
Ansteorra



Looks like his shield is broken ... he lost the bottom 2 corners :)
by SirCathal
Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian Crown Odds?
Replies: 40
Views: 1753

Good luck to all the combatants.

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