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Glaukos the Athenian

Sir Vitus, I feel your pain, although at a less artistic level Have you tried something like this? : m These little heaters have a nice airflow and are used for heating rooms, but because the heat is in moving airflow, they could make any small room into a drying chamber for you. They would circulat...

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I hope then Sir Mord will not kick my behind too hard at Pennsic for my interpretation of an Oseberg-inspired decoration.... (wincing) RofN This is a time for Mord-Man. Seriously, Sir Mord is the most likely person around to be able to tell you whether or not the Norse had particular meanings associ...

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Soy un fantasma.....!

Glaukos the Athenian

Ken, You may recall a few weeks ago I mentioned the plaques and bullet-holes around the Ecole des Mines and Luxembourg Gardens, on Boulevard S. Michel I found this in the archives of the Herald Tribune... 1944: Battle for Paris : IN OUR PAGES:100, 75 AND 50 YEARS AGO Published: FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 19...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZwuTo7zKM8

Sorry... stream of consciousness....

RofN

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Does anyone know if they are still in business?

Their website appears up to date to March 2008, but the email messages bounce back and the lines they list are disconnected when you call...

I am looking for a fighting tabard...

Thanks!

Rowan

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Do you have the matching Albino wig and cilice?

RofN

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I am sorry, but while those are very nice, they don't necessarily look great on just anyone. Besides there is the issue of sizing and fit, which is a pain in the neck... This is a piece that must be watched, if it is not secured properly it does fall and you end dragging it all over the place withou...

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Wow.

Rowan of Needwood

Glaukos the Athenian

Can anyone suggest a GOOD, scholarly correct yet readable account of Waterloo hopefully written within the last 20 years?

Think Keegan but in depth.

Thanks!!!

Rowan of Needwood

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OOOH yes I have some unresoled issues though: 1) I am unsure how together my shire is camp wise, I am showing up Late Sunday before War Week with my old 96 honda, my tent, armour and lots of mead... 2) I need to figure out a way to get 16 poles for my round pavillion so as to reduce the area it take...

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Ok, Rowan's Battle schedule started TODAY!!!! It started after I came home from doing errands and I broke it to the wife that I was going to be gone for a week as opposed to a weekend.. I dodged the first few yells "Matrix" style, and then replied myself. At this point a skilled student of...

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Torvalrd, I am sorry you have not been feeling well. I know that you had some health issues. Take care of yourself. Rowan I have been very sick over the last 2 weeks and real behind in responding to some emails. But I seem to have turned the corner and have been slowly getting back in touch with fol...

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Well, I am planning on coming the second week. If you don't see me posting for a while, it is because I broke the news to my wife that I will be gone for a week before I donned the armour and she beat the crap out of me.... I can already hear faint music in the wind.... m Rowan of Needwood

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Last I knew he was suffering from a flareup of Arthritis, that was in the beginning of March. Is anyone in contact with him? Does anyone know how he is doing?

Thanks!

Rowan of Needwood

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No Not this one... [img]http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/2/27/155px-Baldrick1.jpg[/img] But this one: http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/manufacturing/pix/baldric.jpg I am in the final stages of making the scabbard for my new Viking sword. I now need to set of the suspension...

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DeCalmont, He must be having some sort of problem and not checking his email. Please remember he is in the military, so some things may be beyond his control. I'll try to reach him on your behalf. EDITED: Please check your PM box. Also, I will personally vouch for him if it is necessary. Thanks, Row...

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Niall, I fight in a slightly customized version of this stealth rig (mine has a "Do" style breastplate added) and it is not only super comfortable and strong, but it can be lifted easily with one finger. Damon rocks... Now I need money to ask him to make me some gothic stuff... Rowan Did y...

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I was lucky enough to pick up a really nice used stainless helmet in excellent shape. being that is was used , the helmet's original polished surface is dulled by many little scratches and nicks. Nothing to really affect the integrity of the helmet and even the looks at further distance, but it coul...

Glaukos the Athenian

The former.... Music to march towards your enemy by.... Are you looking for music used on the battlefield, or songs about deeds of battle? Some of the latter can be found here: m m The link is kind of a wussy arragement, but you get some idea from it. I've seen a number of illuminations of horns and...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thank you for the correction and clarification.

I am surely not a 14th century guy, but I thought I'd "plug the gap" until the "heavies" came in....

It IS a great effigy, despite the skinny calves

Merci beaucoup

Rowan of Needwood

Glaukos the Athenian

I had the strange coincidence, -desperate for movies to watch and short of time to shop for them- of watching in close succession "The 300 Spartans" (1962) and "Waterloo" (1970) (Christopher Plummer must be one of the coolest actors EVER out there) I noticed, the Spartans with th...

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Tristan I am NOT a 14th century expert, but I believe these have been undestood as reinforced cuisses, whether actually splinted or studded I am not sure. There are problems with effigies where the paint has been "renovated" as the colors could be different from that originally painted, bu...

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Lord Reginald Cobham, from: m http://www.themcs.org/churches/Surrey/Lingfield%20-%20St%20Peter%20and%20Paul/2006%20MCS%20Lingfield%20St%20Peter%20and%20Paul%20Reginald%20Cobham%201361%2006.jpg Reginald de Cobham, 1st Lord Starborough, called to Parliament 1342 to 1360, born about 1295, died 5 Octobe...

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I wanted to add more a question than a comment to this discussion. When I started to learn how to fight, I was taught that the purpose of the fight was to deliver a "telling blow" to your opponent, who would aknowledge it honorably. While I understand that some people are very large and st...

Glaukos the Athenian

Ceddie, You are looking for TRIM LOK edge trim. The last time I ordered from one of their dealers, I ended up paying more for shippping than for the trim, as they are set up for large commercial buyers. If you look for edge trim for 1/8 thickness for whatever depth you want, (e.g. 9/16 or 1/2) you c...

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Boy did I screw that one up! You are right it is Sapphire joust....! I getting my event planning messed up! But then, unless I plan with the wife and calendar in hand, other stuff gets in the way, so I need to plan as far in advance as I can. Let me look at the website. But if anyone knows of detai...

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It is a sin inside the heart Your Grace...

Its is not just possession, but coveting....

RofN

Kilkenny wrote:I don't even qualify as a "loose morals" helm collector

Glaukos the Athenian

So the Wife considered the possibility of going to Sapphire Joust with the family on Memorial Day.... (Rejoice the Heavens! Sing the Angels! she is coming to an event!) But the issue is lodging. I have never gone to Sapphire , so I am trying to figure out the most "civilized" way to stay t...

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The third is coming from Stonekeep, I had to get Jeff's Saletia...

and counting....

Rowan the helm-junkie

Glaukos the Athenian

Semper contempla vitae clarum latum.....

RofN

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I am a helmet whore.

There, I said it.

I cannot see a pretty hat without coveting it.

Forgive me for I have sinned....

Rowan the Covetous

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Peder, I don't know the details of your graduate studies, or the circumstances. I am sincerely sorry, especially because I went through the same issue (I was in PhD track and left with an MA, pretty but useless in the academic world if you are applying for serious, scarce and expensive grants that i...

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I thought it would be more something like "What the heck was THAT!"

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

Zombie della Luna wrote:Hey Rowan, you know what the first thing Jesus said when he rose from the dead?

I could try a couple of guesses but I am dying (he he) to hear your version...

Rowan
(Zombo-cop: "dead or undead you are coming with me"

For Ken Mondschein

Caspian Gate

OOT request: GOOD book about Waterloo

Has anyone heard of Torvaldr lately?

Baldric...

Re-polishing a stainless helmet...

Martial Music in the Middle Ages

Sapphire joust (was Highland River Melees! duh)

Confession...