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olaf haraldson

I don't like fighting from knees, and I don't do it. But I would not sign the petition either. Lead by example. If enough people stop, it may change on it's own. If not... I still don't have to do it.

olaf haraldson

[quote="audax"] cushy sole makes sense for everyday wear or for running on streets. [quote] Actually, as soon as weather allows, my shoes are off. I run barefoot all summer, pavement, gravel, whatever... and have less problems that way. I am a big proponent of barefoot running... your runn...

olaf haraldson

I fixed this problem two ways... one was the gambesoned cuisses, like you mentioned, and the other way was I stopped knee fighting...

Seriously, the construction knees till you get the cuisses done will prolly be your best bet.

olaf haraldson

Bring them on up to Winter War here in Outpost, and we can play... That would be great! Not too far North for you either...

olaf haraldson

m section VII-G G. Throwing Weapons - These weapons may be used for striking and may also be thrown in melee scenarios where thrown weapons are allowed. May include thrust-and-throw javelins, axes, knives, etc. 1. Shafts shall be constructed of rattan not less than 1Â¼ (31.8mm) inch in diameter alon...

olaf haraldson

Ya know, when I posted mine over on interpretive recreation, I hoped others would too... but damn dude, you're makin' me look bad!

Seriously, nice stuff.

olaf haraldson

Yah. Looks good man.

olaf haraldson

Thanks. Problem is, she's never played... I hesitate to drop the coin on a custom made one until 1. she has learned to play and 2. I know she will actually stick with it.

olaf haraldson

My wife is looking for the merchant at Pennsic who was selling a reproduction of the Anglo-Saxon Lyre. I have found a couple of places on line, but not the one she's looking for. Anyone know who the merchant was?

olaf haraldson

At the society level, strike and throw axes are legal now too...

olaf haraldson

In addiion to the progress in looks, I have also changed WHAT I fight with... axes, spear, sword... I also stopped acting out wounds. I take legs as a kill, and generally arms the same way. My sof kit has evolved as well, I own nothing that is not from wool or linen, and it's all made by my wife, in...

olaf haraldson

Um, I have... I have gauntlets in the last picture, but you have to click on it to see it...

olaf haraldson

And last 3...

olaf haraldson

My kit has come a long way since I started in the SCA. I started back in 1997-ish, and my armour has been through many incarnations since. Here are the high (or low) points... First is the plastic lorica and armoured kilt... thsi was my very first armour, I made none of it, i was all bought second h...

olaf haraldson

Sounds pretty good. Gotta accessorize though... axe, seax, good sword furniture...

olaf haraldson

He says the pieces in the top photo were for the documentary, and the lower pieces were for 300...

olaf haraldson

But if it's shaved down from 2"+ rattan, there's no problem... even though there's still NO give. Yah.

olaf haraldson

Friedrich, was that like Pennsic 29 or 30? I think you were camped next door to me... I seem to vaguely remember that...

olaf haraldson

Nope. Once again, wetaher and the mail system. Glad it's OK. Sorry it wasn't exactly what you wanted, but I hope it serves.

olaf haraldson

Did you get it? Was it OK?

olaf haraldson

Ooh... I like the pinkish one. Those are good Viking colours!

Nice stuff. I'm gonna have to get my wife to make me some of these.

olaf haraldson

When is the Watertown one? Their site says their practice is on Teusdays...

olaf haraldson

From the point of view of someone who ifights mainly spear at war... good on 'em.
If someone is poking you in the face, take it on the armour instead of the soft bits. It only makes sense...

olaf haraldson

Actually. the stars are the most important part, being the primary charge in the North's banner. As for putting it on a rondel, that was deliberate, as it was intended to be the badge for a group... my house within the SCA. If it's not going to work, it's not going to work, I can accept that. Thanks...

olaf haraldson

Damn guys! I was not trying to piss in someone's cheerios here. I simply posed a legitimate question, asking for assistance. I know f^ckall about heraldry, thats why I was asking. This was a design I came up with to adapt the Northern Army banner to my roundshield. I thought there would be no harm i...

olaf haraldson

Sweet. Nice shape, that will polish up good. I like it.

olaf haraldson

OK... I'm looking to blazon the following as a badge... just the round portion. It's drawn here as if it is on a round shield... that's why the edge is white. Just the round black center part, that's all the device is. I know I may have to tweak it slightly to make it work. Little help?

olaf haraldson

How's this? It is copper, and not overly eavy. but it's the same one I use on my heavy wool cloak.
I've never priced one before... is $10 ok? send me a pm with your addy ASAP if thats good.

olaf haraldson

I could bang you out one in copper in like 20 minutes if you want... I know you said silver or bronze, but I have copper on hand.

olaf haraldson

Don't stop swinging till the screaming stops...

olaf haraldson

I got the caps to start making more today... You want steel? I'm going to try one out of brass too, let me know if you'd rather have that...

olaf haraldson

Gates of Fire was written by Steven Pressfield, not Charles Frazier, who was the author of Cold Mountain.

Pressfield has done several other Greek/Macedonian books, as well as Legend of Bagger Vance.

olaf haraldson

Good to know that hammer worked out. Now I can turn out another 1 or 2... I'll start a pommel later this week for you.
Don't worry about it, I still owe you for helping my arm feel better at Pennsic... remind me to tell you sometime how the rest of war went after that.

olaf haraldson

Started with a grinder, then brillo wheel, then wite wheel. Just took a bit at a time till I had the shape I wanted. Want one?

How did that second hammer work out for you anyway? I had a feeling it might hit better but still be too light.

olaf haraldson

I never met the man, and wish that I had. A shining example has been lost, and he will be missed.

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