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GW Pics
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:27 pm
by Agnes Moray
Link to GW pictures- mostly Field and Fort battles- my daughter took them while I was fighting. Just copy and paste the link.
http://s409.photobucket.com/albums/pp17 ... mview=grid
To those who were there- enjoyed it and looking forward to next year already:)
Agnes
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:48 pm
by audax
http://s409.photobucket.com/albums/pp17 ... mview=grid
Bryn Gwlad rocks the field.
I am aggrieved I did not go. A pox upon maintenance scheduled for Spring Break in my lab.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:45 am
by DeCalmont
You are not alone in your grievance Audax, I too am severely bummed about not being able to go this year. I've avowed to make it next year, better prepared and with even more improvements to my kit.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:57 am
by Lucian Ro
Nice pics, makes me grumpy.
I am in the same boat; had the time off approved, the cash set aside, then I canceled the time off because I thought I had to scramble to find a new place to live.
A week after I canceled my time off I found a place. No deposit, only first months rent. Easy stuff.
Damn.
Damn.
Damn.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:53 am
by spearweasel
I had to head home halfway through. I fought in the town and bridge battles, but missed out on the ravine, field, and great weapons only battles - the ones I really wanted to do. That really sucks. It'd almost be better to have missed the whole thing, frankly.
No, I exaggerate... I'm glad I went while I could, but next year I'm not missing the good ones.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:07 pm
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:28 pm
by audax
I'm going next year. If I have to quit my job and eat beans all year, I'm going.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:04 am
by Zubeydah
I am strongly considering the options and possibilities of going next year as well. It would be my first Gulf War. I'd have a lot of obstacles to overcome, not the least of which are money and 'stuff' -- having never done camping at events, I don't have any of the requisite 'stuff.' I know there's a hotel on site, but I've also heard that it's 100% booked a year in advance. (I am definately one who prefers to hotel it at overnight events: a) I *need* a hot shower in the morning to feel human. b) camping in the cold makes me ache for hours and I'm a wuss.) Hrm.
Things to ponder.
- zubeydah
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:02 am
by Agnes Moray
The GW site does have shower houses and mostly has hot water. The hot water can get sparse when alot of people hit the showers at the same time. While it's tenting and camping, it's actually pretty decent tenting and camping.
My vow is this is the last year I stay in a mundane tent. I want a Yurt..with a real bed:)
Agnes
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:28 pm
by InsaneIrish
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:47 pm
by broinnfinn
Agnes Moray wrote:The GW site does have shower houses and mostly has hot water. The hot water can get sparse when alot of people hit the showers at the same time. While it's tenting and camping, it's actually pretty decent tenting and camping.
My vow is this is the last year I stay in a mundane tent. I want a Yurt..with a real bed:)
Agnes
My wonderful hubby built me an Oseburg bed a few years ago. We put a memory foam topper and a down comforter on a Aerobed, and put it in the frame. It's practically like sleeping at home.
Bri.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:36 pm
by asbrand
broinnfinn wrote:Agnes Moray wrote:The GW site does have shower houses and mostly has hot water. The hot water can get sparse when alot of people hit the showers at the same time. While it's tenting and camping, it's actually pretty decent tenting and camping.
My vow is this is the last year I stay in a mundane tent. I want a Yurt..with a real bed:)
Agnes
My wonderful hubby built me an Oseburg bed a few years ago. We put a memory foam topper and a down comforter on a Aerobed, and put it in the frame. It's practically like sleeping at home.
Bri.
Slept on my Oseberg bed, in my Yurt. Yes, it is well worth the trouble of hauling and setting them up.
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:26 am
by Agnes Moray
Have a link to an Oseberg bed pattern by chance?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:11 am
by asbrand
Agnes Moray wrote:Have a link to an Oseberg bed pattern by chance?
Here's a link to the one I just created:
http://www.asbrand.com/pics/projects/os ... bed_01.skp
You must download and install Google's Sketchup to use that file. It is a free program from Google.
I highly recommend it.
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:36 am
by broinnfinn
Agnes,
Haven't looked at the Sketchup file (His Grace uses it, too, btw), but I would make one suggestion - make the legs of the bed high enough to store your tubbies underneath. Vastly improves the space in the tent.
Bri.
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:41 pm
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Here are some more pics that my lovely camping companion and friend, Marie, took
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12666413@N ... 891408300/
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:11 pm
by AEiric Orvender
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:53 pm
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Footage of the LMS Ravine Battle that was fought for fun after the Ravine War point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATl7P5qSMT8
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:52 am
by Guy Dawkins
Æiric Ørvender wrote:Agnes Moray wrote:The GW site does have shower houses and mostly has hot water. The hot water can get sparse when alot of people hit the showers at the same time. While it's tenting and camping, it's actually pretty decent tenting and camping.
My vow is this is the last year I stay in a mundane tent. I want a Yurt..with a real bed:)
Agnes
the heck with yerts... build you one of these...
A nice bowtop...built on a 6x12' lawn trailer... lost of room queen sized bed(box) storage... and folds down for easy transport!
My wife would love it! A medivaloid pop-up!
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:07 am
by Paul the Small
DOOOOOOOD!
It's a Gypsy R.V. All you need is a large, spotted horse to pull it with!
Thanks:)
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:02 pm
by Agnes Moray
Your Grace, Asbrand- thank you for the links and the feedback. It's going on my project list (which is getting longer by the day- GW has that effect on me... lol)
Missed you on the field, Your Grace. I hope you heal quickly and well. You're always an inspiration to me.
Agnes
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:01 pm
by John Widcombe
Agnes,
What size yurt were you looking for?
'I know a guy'
There were 5 or 6 yurts of my design at war this year and a few more that didn't make it. (the owners stayed in the lakehouse)
Easily portable, can even take em to weekend events without much hassle.
-John
Re: Thanks:)
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:13 pm
by broinnfinn
Agnes Moray wrote:Your Grace, Asbrand- thank you for the links and the feedback. It's going on my project list (which is getting longer by the day- GW has that effect on me... lol)
Missed you on the field, Your Grace. I hope you heal quickly and well. You're always an inspiration to me.
Agnes
Knee's already feeling better. As soon as I got home and could get off of it (GW is not conducive to resting the legs, even when you are NOT fighting), it really started to improve. If the last twinges go away, I may go out to practice this weekend.
Now me and my orthopedist need to have a talk...
Bri.
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:52 am
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:25 am
by John Widcombe
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:40 am
by Paul the Small
Once again, John, you are my hero.
That's neater than tits, which is hard to do!
BTW, that gods awful noise like somebody torturing a cow is me screaming. I pushed so hard on that shield wall that I hurt myself. That was so much fun!
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:17 am
by John Widcombe
On the Pt1 video? I was wondering who that was.
You shouldn't have said anything, we could have passed it off on Ingvarr.
You delicate flower.
-John
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:43 am
by Agnes Moray
John- Please check your PM about the Yurt.
Paul- you think YOU hurt yourself? lol Trying being my size:) Was a pleasure being the sheild next to ya!
Fort battle is one of my favorite's of the war:)
Agnes
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:22 pm
by Hanko Kal
Paul, were you running again with a shield the size of a church door again?
Hanko
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:22 pm
by Hubert
DeCalmont wrote:You are not alone in your grievance Audax, I too am severely bummed about not being able to go this year. I've avowed to make it next year, better prepared and with even more improvements to my kit.
Of all things I miss GW the most. I'm thinking I may come out of retirement and go to the next one. Of course that would mean I'd have to start going back to fighter practice and have Morgan beat me back into fighting competency, not sure if he's up for that monumental a task
