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by Guy Dawkins
Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:32 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lewis Moore Firesale on E-bay
Replies: 3
Views: 391

:lol: :D
Just picked up my new Lewis Moore Klapvisored bascinet from the US post office.

What a sharp helm! And a steal too! I won the auction on Friday morning. Lewis added the cheeck plates and shipped by early Friday afternoon. If someone had been home on Monday, I would have had it then!!
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: What are the best options for women who want to swordfight?
Replies: 40
Views: 757

Thank you all for the quick replies. Actually, I'm content with foam-fighting in Dagorhir, as I'm "old" (nearly 38), small, light, weak, and slow. I have never been athletic, and I have never taken martial arts. I joined Dagorhir only 9 months ago. I'm not tough enough for rattan combat, let alone ...
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Changing grips on epees?
Replies: 3
Views: 65

And please get your marshal to test the mask also!
by Guy Dawkins
Sun Sep 12, 2004 7:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lewis Moore Firesale on E-bay
Replies: 3
Views: 391

:(
That was my secret!

If you check out his feedback you'll see he's been selling stuff through e-bay for a while, and fairly regularly.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:28 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Pavilion assembly/periodocity
Replies: 7
Views: 153

No real answers for you but here are some links that may help.

http://home.adelphi.edu/~sbloch/sca/tents/

http://midtown.net/dragonwing/default.htm
Check out his tent articles. He has one on painting a pavilion and finishing wood poles.


I'll only add that I don't think the Panther marquis is set up for crows feet.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:50 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 3 lame or 5 lame cop?
Replies: 3
Views: 198

3 lame or 5 lame cop?

What is the advantage of a 5 lame knee or elbow over a 3 lame?

I'll be attaching to splinted leather.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Sep 02, 2004 8:51 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Material Culture of a Late 14th C. Esquire on Campaign
Replies: 119
Views: 9132

I'll never match the money spent, time invested or accoutrement which you have or plan to have, but I am following with intrest your journey.

When you can please post pictures.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: tent waterproofing?
Replies: 10
Views: 159

Canvac. Its available in gallon bottles and is applied with a brush. Available through Panther Primatives and Cabela's. I've also seen it at Galyan's. I think Cabela's is cheeper than Panther. I have never used this myself but had looked into it when I was considering making my pavillion. I ended up...
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 26, 2004 2:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Migraine and multi-period ramblings
Replies: 74
Views: 870

Unfortunately, Kass, it's debateable whether the closest seawater to where I live (southeast Wisconsin) is the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean or Hudson Bay. Thus, saltwater excursions are difficult. The "Pirates of Lake Michigan" doesn't have quite the same ring (or smell). Kevin O'Shaughnessy ...
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 26, 2004 8:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Master Rowan's "Pennsic @ night" pictures
Replies: 15
Views: 457

What fantastic pictures. Even the coleman chairs fade away.
Middrealm Royal is glowing!
Thanks for posting the link.
by Guy Dawkins
Sun Aug 22, 2004 1:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Results: Medieval Cart Field Trials
Replies: 15
Views: 444

I saw your cart on Friday. I didn't realise that it was your's. I noted the moveable front piece and thought "I'll have to post this idea to the AA for Tim!"
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I LOVE PENNSIC!
Replies: 17
Views: 722

Finding the shower that was ice cold on your first morning has become, by weeks end, refreshing! Not looking at a keyboard or screen for a week! Not hearing the radio or reading a newspaper! That one moment when it all feels right! Walking up the hill from Runestone and stoping in on Sir Talbot to j...
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:33 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Strapwork grill bascinet- SOLD
Replies: 35
Views: 1115

Jehan de Pelham wrote:...made by a fellow who is nigh unto the most chased after armourer in SCA-dom.

Jehan, squire of Sir Vitus


And good luck to the chasers!
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:33 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Authentic-Looking Carts (For Pennsic, etc.)
Replies: 30
Views: 1029

:shock:

You did all that THIS WEEKEND!!!

All I got done was painting my camp bed frame. And I'd already primed it the weekend before :oops:

By the way...the cart looks GREAT!
by Guy Dawkins
Sat Aug 07, 2004 3:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Some things never change.
Replies: 22
Views: 730

Just hope the field hasn't that much water.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:07 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 294

Thinking about it, it does give you an idea of where are values lie though. Nice period tents, while more common, are still far from the norm. Its a shame that there isn't enough social capital tied up in having a "period" encampment that folks aren't competing to have him there. Offering him space...
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 05, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Removing Rust from a Blackened Helm???
Replies: 18
Views: 278

well you've already oiled it now hit it with a propane torch.

now I've actually never done this :roll:

but Sir Logos says that's how he touches up his stuff.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 05, 2004 2:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Buckler Needed for Deed of Arms
Replies: 22
Views: 371

:sad:
That's too bad. The 18 inch would have come in handy in the rapier melees.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 05, 2004 2:01 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 294

Asbjorn Johansen wrote:. With my group its no pre reg, no space.


We are going to this next year. :evil: We are also mandating a minimum amount of land each person must give back to the group for common space use.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 294

It is my understanding that every camper, pre registered with a group or arriving as a non-pre registered single camper, is alloted 250 square feet to use as camp space. Here is the e-mail address for the folks at the land office. land@pennsicwar.org They have the final word and can explain how sing...
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 05, 2004 9:27 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 294

Check with your baronies land agent...NOW! See if , with your guylines set in the 3 foot space mandated by pennsic land, you 9x9 can still fit in his camp plan.

I say now because he/she may be leaving soon!
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Aug 05, 2004 8:21 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 294

Re: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?

Arrrrrrrgh! My 9' x 9' mitered square marquee tent is NOT usable at Pennsic because the guylines put it OVER the 12' x 12' space allocation per person! This sucks!!! Well, how do you single-camping Pennsic veterans manage this issue? Cheers, Tim 12 x 12 = 144 square feet. Pennsic allots 250 square ...
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Classes?????
Replies: 4
Views: 144

There is a rapier Sidesword demo. I don't know the day but it is on the Rapier schedual.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Jul 30, 2004 1:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: The Good Guys List
Replies: 48
Views: 1842

"Me too" on:
Historic Enterprises
Revival
Bohemond's Boots
Triplette aka Zen Warrior Armory

and I'll add

Panther Primative. Great customer service and products. Their 'lay-away' plan makes the purchasing of a period tent almost painless!
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Jul 28, 2004 10:25 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period lighting for a 14th century round tent?
Replies: 38
Views: 940

If you have access to the Museum of London's Household Accessories book, there's a section in there on lighting. They have some examples of oil lamps and the wire chandaliers used to hold them. The chandaliers themselves wouldn't be too hard to fashion. The lamps themselves are shallow cups, with a...
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A couple in progress pics of my Gruber & Alaric cuirass
Replies: 6
Views: 375

The kiss-off in 'High Speach' :lol:
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Jul 26, 2004 2:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question: Official Fighting Practices in your Kingdom
Replies: 42
Views: 882

"No" for the Middle.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Jul 26, 2004 1:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Sources for wide brimmed felt hats
Replies: 4
Views: 153

any of the on-line Cival War sutlers will have them.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Jul 23, 2004 5:02 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period lighting for a 14th century round tent?
Replies: 38
Views: 940

Try this experiment at home tonight. At bedtime, before turning off the lamp, light a single candle. Now turn out the electric llamp. Lie in bed with your eyes open and watch how the light appears to grow from very dim to bright. It may not be bright enough to match sock by, but it's strong enough t...
by Guy Dawkins
Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:52 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period lighting for a 14th century round tent?
Replies: 38
Views: 940

Here are two links to sites with plans to make period chandeliers:

http://www.greydragon.org/furniture/chandeliers.html

http://www.medievalwood.org/charles/chand.htm

I think these are what you are looking for.

The 'home' pages for Master Charles Oakley and Master Terafan Greydragon are 'must' bookmarks for anyone who wants to DIY to a more period campsite.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Jul 01, 2004 4:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anvil of Virtue Spam
Replies: 54
Views: 1607

I don't understand what you are implying. What has discussing and promoting a book got to do with what I talk about/promote in the book? I don't believe Kevin was trying to imply anything. He wrote that what he read in the subject line was: Anvil of VIRTUAL SPAM. It took a couple of readings of his...
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Jul 01, 2004 4:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: (SCA) Armourer get together at Warriors & Warlords
Replies: 36
Views: 453

Effingham wrote:Thanks, all. I just got back from having the car fixed (oy, my poor whimpering Visa card!) and all is set. I'll do some garblaundry tonight and hit the road tomorrow.

Thanks T-Bob, but I'm covered (so to speak :) ).

Effingham


WW is 7/8 - 7/11.

How long of a drive is it for you?
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anvil of Virtue Spam
Replies: 54
Views: 1607

I Love this book!

I'm going to have my wife read it next week on the way up to WW (right after she finishes reading the Midrealm Rapier Rules.) I want her to understand where my head is at.
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian Authenticity Rules
Replies: 112
Views: 2501

Logan, stop making me feel guilty about not having any decent chairs right now!!! Because of YOU I have just ordered three new Kragon-type chairs, and I am going to paint them up so bad ass, deck them out with so much velvet and gold leaf that you will burst with jealousy. Damn your hide. Good Sir ...
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Wear eye protection!
Replies: 10
Views: 369

Me pappy always taught me to hammer off to the side of my head over my shoulder.

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