GW Pics

Agnes Moray · Post by **Agnes Moray** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:27 pm

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

audax · Post by **audax** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:48 pm

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.

DeCalmont · Post by **DeCalmont** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:45 am

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.

Lucian Ro · Post by **Lucian Ro** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:57 am

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.

spearweasel · Post by **spearweasel** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:53 am

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.

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:07 pm

Here are pics that my wife took of GW18:

http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff23 ... 0-%202009/

audax · Post by **audax** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:28 pm

I'm going next year. If I have to quit my job and eat beans all year, I'm going.

Zubeydah · Post by **Zubeydah** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:04 am

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

Agnes Moray · Post by **Agnes Moray** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:02 am

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

InsaneIrish · Post by **InsaneIrish** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:28 pm

http://aiden-groundpounder.smugmug.com/ ... 6AR#P-1-28

http://aiden-groundpounder.smugmug.com/ ... 1631_6oHYC

broinnfinn · Post by **broinnfinn** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:47 pm

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.

asbrand · Post by **asbrand** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:36 pm

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.

Agnes Moray · Post by **Agnes Moray** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:26 am

Have a link to an Oseberg bed pattern by chance?

asbrand · Post by **asbrand** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:11 am

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.

broinnfinn · Post by **broinnfinn** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:36 am

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.

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:41 pm

Here are some more pics that my lovely camping companion and friend, Marie, took

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12666413@N ... 891408300/

AEiric Orvender · Post by **AEiric Orvender** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:11 pm

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!

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:53 pm

Footage of the LMS Ravine Battle that was fought for fun after the Ravine War point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATl7P5qSMT8

Guy Dawkins · Post by **Guy Dawkins** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:52 am

Ã†iric Ã˜rvender 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!

Paul the Small · Post by **Paul the Small** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:07 am

DOOOOOOOD!

It's a Gypsy R.V. All you need is a large, spotted horse to pull it with!

Agnes Moray · Post by **Agnes Moray** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:02 pm

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

John Widcombe · Post by **John Widcombe** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:01 pm

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

broinnfinn · Post by **broinnfinn** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:13 pm

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.

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:52 am

Some Clips of SCA Jousting from GW18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRStOKh7Mb8

John Widcombe · Post by **John Widcombe** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:25 am

Gleann Abhann defending Black Widow's Breach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brktwWj1hGA

Closeup Pt 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNSZBlQoNG8

Closeup Pt2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFM_agp9GY8

-John

Paul the Small · Post by **Paul the Small** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:40 am

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!

John Widcombe · Post by **John Widcombe** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:17 am

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

Agnes Moray · Post by **Agnes Moray** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:43 am

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

Hanko Kal · Post by **Hanko Kal** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:22 pm

Paul, were you running again with a shield the size of a church door again? :shock:

Hanko

Hubert · Post by **Hubert** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:22 pm

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

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