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Glaukos the Athenian

Tej is about $1.20 a bottle, Do they add any flavoring or it is just plain honey? Also, next time you come across the local ladies, pay attention their coin jewelry. Back in 91 I was in an archaeological dig where some Ethiopians had been hired to help. One of the Ethiopian women had a rather stunn...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thank you Sir Andras, as a plain observer I am touched by your chivalrous offer. perhaps when you return from Abyssinia in the land of Kush, I may have a chance to meet you. Don't forget to try some Tej in Ethiopia. It is one of the last original surviving versions of mead out there, and Ethiopia's ...

Glaukos the Athenian

Aaron, What pieces does she need? I have a couple of items floating around that she can borrow until she gets her own stuff... Rowan I gave my word to my wife that she would fight in the next event we go to, and I'd do child care. Her armour is not done yet and her helmet is getting redone as well. ...

Glaukos the Athenian

I'm looking forward to seeing what happens. This will be an excellent test. But just in case, we all need to send Starbucks Gift Cards to Sir Vitus. -Aaron Aaron, I know a Duke, who came from the Middle to Atlantia and also became King by his own hand, they make them no better. If he were but a sma...

Glaukos the Athenian

Nissan and i had a talk about us both going down to this tourney. He said he was definitly going to take a knee if he went. My thought was just the opposite but for a similar reason. I for one would not want everyone to feel sorry for me and give me the crown. If i can force myself to make the 7hou...

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Torvaldr,

It happened to my Mom also after my dad got His triple bypass. Once he was out of danger, she got sick.... stress will do you in.

How is she and how are you?

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

Your Majesty, If the Midrealm is worthy of its sovereigns, which I doubt not, I hope to be allowed the honor to approach the Royal Tent of the Midrealm at Pennsic to pay my respects to you and His Majesty Lutr. As for the lapsing of the membership while he was caring for you during your surgery, I c...

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How is your Mom doing Torvaldr?

Rowan

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Cian, I am sorry about your trubles. It surely sucks. Just a comment on dusting. The case of your car is not up there in level of priorities. Street cops rarely dust for prints. They may have received some basic training on it, but that type of stuff is usually done by a specialized team, and in cas...

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Glaukos the Athenian

Why not just transport the stuff in the chests, then they wouldn't need to be taken apart....? Just askin'. I was wondering but thats Rowen for ya always thinking he's so ahead of the game Olaf is The Man. but I am NOT thinking I am ahead Olaf, often when I go somewhere, I find out people have come...

Glaukos the Athenian

Does anyone make wooden chests that can be taken apart for transport? I need something period-looking, the size of a large coleman cooler let's say, that can be dissassembled to save room in the car, but used to store clothing at camp. I also need two sets of rings on the sides, so I can mount verti...

Glaukos the Athenian

I will second Paul Binns. I personally prefer something made by one man than something manufactured, but that is more about personal preference than quality. Uric Ah! Another believer! You have to handle a Paul Binns sword to know what I amtalking about. I also own an AT "Phat Bastard" wi...

Glaukos the Athenian

Paul Binns in the UK

http://www.paul-binns-swords.co.uk/About%20Us.htm

http://www.paul-binns-swords.co.uk/Tech ... mation.htm

His swords are simply AWESOME, they DON'T look serial made or machine made, they are strong and beautiful.

One of his words, which I received a while ago, will come with me in my last boat ride....

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

The Same (rayskin) was a gift from one of my men. . I know is terrible humor, but reading this line, THIS came to mind http://www.e-kendo.com/us/UPDIR/e-kendo/model_img/122.jpg Now a man so beloved by his own equipment so as to give him gifts is hard to find... Nissan, as said above, you surely rai...

Glaukos the Athenian

Totemo kirei! The pic on the tsuka is kinda crappy though. Any more details on how you did the tsuka ito? What did you use for same? did you attach a kashira is it is just the tip of the rattan? How about the blade? did you leave it full circular or you shapped the rattan! Lastly, did you make a sa...

Glaukos the Athenian

Animal,

For the intellectually challenged (me) :

besides the special manner of picking up a weapon, how will this differ from standard SCA combat?

I understand that there is no grappling, so what IS allowed then?

Thanks!

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

Best to your Mom Torvaldr!

My Dad had the same surgery in 93 nad he was as good as new, and medical science has advanced tons since!

Chin up!

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

Owh this sounds fun.

MYRRGHT NWEEGHD A TOOF GWARD ON FIS WONE TOUGH

Even though it is hard to bitch and complain while wearing a mouthguard...

Rowan

(PS: Gunther? )

Glaukos the Athenian

You are a good man Olaf... I hope to see you at Sapphire...
Maybe help fill one of these suckers a bit for you.... guests don't arrive with empty hands....
I just hope I can survive the drinking to fight on Sunday....

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

Wait, don't you need to get authorized IN THE WEAPON / weapon type you are using? (isn't that... cheating ?) if not, I am there. Just don't hit my face too hard, I want to look pretty for the parties later on.... wait... I am married. never mind. I have black leather gaunts from Torvaldr, and a dece...

Glaukos the Athenian

Well, I am completely out of money, and I prefer the shape of the "bottel" if I have to be honest, but I am glad Olaf is getting one, because he said I only needed a small sized drink, and now he goes and buys a 1/2 gallon costrel, and tries to buy a second!!! How can you NOT like a guy li...

Glaukos the Athenian

All the best.. thoughts and prayers with all of you.

Rowan

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If I can authorize in two handed sword or spear on time I'll be there as well....

Rowan of Needwood

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Do Barbie or Dora the Explorer panties under plate armour do the trick if you don't wear maille? How about Strawberry Shortcake or Tinkerbell? I fear there is a Sanrio conspiracy to get Hero Kitty everywhere... ------------------ Now Freiman had a serious point, which perhaps deserves experimentatio...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thank you Jess, You are correct tassets cover the front, not the back of the leg. That is where the saddle goes... or was supposed to go Last practice I went to, I got hit BEWTEEN the pads in the crash pads I was wearing under my legs... the more annoying because i thought I was decently covered. Tw...

Glaukos the Athenian

Pics of wrap plates please? I need a one left side as well. Been asking several of you guys, but I probably sound like I am from Mars when I asl. What types of supplemental wrap plates are there, and how do you attach them? I am wearing a set of good Waldryk legs, but I am getting my left leg pummel...

Glaukos the Athenian

Audax, I think it is an excellent idea, and perhaos long overdue. The idea that came to mind was the Medieval "topos" of the nine heroines if you are looking for a later Christian motif, otherwise, you cannot do much better than the " Order of the Valkyries " or "Order of th...

Glaukos the Athenian

Posted earlier today on the GRANDARMY list. This looks like it will be an awesome event. -------------------------------------------------------------- Good my ladies and lords, I would like to make an early announcement of the melee campaign that is going to be offered at this yearâ€™s Storvik Bar...

Glaukos the Athenian

With the onset of warmer weather, hydration becomes an issue again. Because of the rules, as much as common sense, we wear a protective cup which is often under a couple of layers of armour and padding. The trouble and time involved in removing those to de-hydrate may drive some to drink less so as ...

Glaukos the Athenian

Quintus, Try Ironmonger's "Early Ridge Top Sallet" The closest to what your friend is looking for. In this case though the word is "inexpensive" not cheap. Eric's helmets are awesome. I know, I get my head hit a lot, stepped and otherwise abused in one of them.... m Rowan of Need...

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This is painful, but if I do this event I burn my Pennsic leave....

Rowan

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Slight Bump,

Your Grace, please do let us -me- know when the larger ones you have "in the pipeline" are available.

Thank you!

Rowan of Needwood

Glaukos the Athenian

Sorry, I am a Metric guy. It should be about 355ml.

I want have enough to share not just to drink.

when will you have the larger ones 24 oz and how much will they cost?

Thank you!

Rowan of Needwood

Looking for Take-Apart wood chests for camp storage

Storvik Baronial birthday October 17-19.(x-posted Grandarmy)

Keeping hydrated: When your cup runneth over...