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Marvin

I am stunned that such a ruling is even necessary. Of course, I was just as stunned when a rule was put into effect outlawing fake deaths in the Meridian combat conventions some time ago. I simply can't fathom people doing that. I've even seen it done by a heavy weapons fighter in a melee and I stil...

Marvin

Some joker wrote on the back of my shield "If found, return with attached squire to Sir Vebrand".

Marvin

if i can expand this topic a little i would be interested in hearing some other not so obvious connections between sports. i know his grace alaric was a tennis sissy of some renown. and i can see its influence on his fighting. but i hadnt thought of basketball in such a beneifical way until now. im...

Marvin

Dammit - I hate it when new, interested people get treated badly. Welcome to the insanity and addiction that is the Archive! If you have a particular interest, I can virtually gaurantee that someone here will share it. On a side note - crop dusting is my mom's family's business. I however was born f...

Marvin

Vebrand wrote:

Well you were not the squire I was trying to teach a lesson to. I was just trying to get you to fight your way out of a paper bag...

Vebrand

"To fight one's way out of a paper sack it is helpful to first wet the sides."

- Kaus Eisenhand at fighter practice some years ago...

Marvin

Might have messed up my achilles tendon at practice in Little Rock. I blame it on Brandr's back yard and not my jumping around like a young kid Vebrand This being the logical consequence of an old knight trying to teach a lesson to a mouthy squire. I, being far more young and vital, came through th...

Marvin

So there I was, standing at the entrance to the field with Viscount William (aka Sir Camric), and we had a conversation - Sir Camric - "You're about to be a part of history. You and I are about to fight the very first bout in a Gleann Abhann Crown List." Martin - "I know. I have tears in my eyes." C...

Marvin

Wow - I'm glad I decided to check my email before leaving home. Armor inspection 7:00-8:30 (you read that right). Procession to begin promptly thereafter. Fighting starts after they mange to get 30 or so combattants introduced to the crown (9:30?). Then it's going to be fight, fight, fight until it'...

Marvin

Ah wasnt thinking Meredies alone when I responded, was think SCA wide. GA makes perfect sense of course Sorry, I thought you were aiming your question specifically at Meridies. I didn't even consider anywhere else. My bad. As for participation, my own feeling is nto not encourage or discourage it. ...

Marvin

Ok so I'll ask the question, why is CL down? No one want to be king? Just curious. From the anecdotal statements I have heard since returning to the SCA last fall, crown lists here are way down in participation. Tim Ahhh! Excellent question! Well from my own, somewhat biased and possibly heretical ...

Marvin

Gain, as I understand it (and Martin or Gwyneth can jump in and correct me) there have been 250 reservations so far, 350 total attendance is expected. However, due to the numbers of site bed spaces, there are still cabin spots available for those interested and abundant camping space. Feast is sold...

Marvin

Valstarr Hawkwind wrote:What type of format is being used?

Val the Curious

I'm guessing you mean for Gleann Abhann's crown? Open weapons, double-elimination, each round best two out of three.

Marvin

Who's this Radu guy eveyone keeps talking about??? -John of Widcombe You know - big guy, bald, sort of a Moose. Last I heard Drogo was entering. But that was some time ago, and with the new baby - who knows? Hadn't thought about Max. He hasn't been in the last few Coronets that I was in, so he slip...

Marvin

Madus. Incontravertible proof of the existence of God would be the spontaneous combustion of any madu fighter entering the list field. M. THE PAIN! THE PAIN! Diet Mountain Dew coming out of the nose really, really smarts. I may have to turn that comment into my sig line - thanks for the laugh! ----...

Marvin

No, I don't think we're a special case. At least as far as fighting goes, GA rules and conventions are nearly identical to Meridian. For those of you on the outside looking in - this is a very agreeable split. Everyone seems to have worked together very, very well. It was just time, that's all. A NO...

Marvin

Freiman - you are old and crusty. Quite frankly, I forgot about Lachlann. Sorry. He could do some damage. Kane really hasn't fought in a lot of lists in the last few years. That doesn't mean he couldn't do well, just there's really no way to gauge how he would stack up with this crowd. Really don't ...

Marvin

Not trying to be rude or cast any aspersion, I'm curious (we media are like that, and even carry it over into our hobbies Is it normal for "several" letters of intent to be denied? I would like to be there myself, to witness. Depends on how many get sent in. Usually they get bounced for technical r...

Marvin

Of course, there's no way to know who is fighting yet - but here's a stab. If I were a betting man, I'd put my money on Elesar or Mike. Two guys for which I have not only no answer, but lack the question as well. Mike is coming off of a long layoff for injury - but he sure looked good a couple of mo...

Marvin

Holy crap! This is the first time I've looked through those pics - is that Allen on the field?

I love the Rivival boots. Haven't tried the Vibram soles yet, but I've added them to my next shopping list.

Dang, Brandr - that buckler looks like your dinner plate, mon.

Marvin

Words just fail me. Those that knew him will never be able to express just how great a man he was. Those that did not will never know even half of what they missed.

Marvin

I think you've got it. If you get off I-30 at exit 97 - both exits are to the East (?) of 171. You would then turn either Right or Left to head toward 171 and then Right on 171. Trust me - it makes sense when you see it. Don't worry - go to exit 97 and follow the signs - if you reach Lake Catherine,...

Marvin

Picky, picky, picky. We write the directions that way to keep out the undesirables. But even though it is technically possible to approach to intersection from the west (thereby forcing a LEFT turn), the two people that come via Smith Loop Road already know how to get there... C'mon - we're going to...

Marvin

Magnus: Super job on the shield. You have shamed me into finishing mine! Now if we can just teach him not to hang from the wall on it like some sort of armored "Barrel of Monkeys" game, it might actually last till next year's war. Watching my squire Ric roll up and bang on the castle gates was also...

Marvin

I'm the doofus in the foreground with the spear.

http://public.fotki.com/Gabercrombie/gulf_wars_05/img_0161.html

All you combat archers should be really familiar with me by now....

Marvin

BdeB wrote:
GA looks wonderful! It's amazing what a little livery can do...nice stuff! Glad to see some Atlantians in those pics too.

Yeah, we couldn't seem to fight anyone else there for a while. I think the Atlantian royals came to regard me as their own personal pell.

Marvin

Hey you guys showing late beat up on my squires ( Martin von Augsburg (from the AA) and Jon the Tall ) for me. Vebrand Wouldn't be all that difficult in my case right now... Jon's another story altogether though. Four hours till I'm off work and then another 2 or three to finish packing the SUV and...

Marvin

My point is this, we are all different as fighters, and we are all the same. We all have different perceptions and we all play the same game with the same rules. Beyond the rules there is only honor and conscience. We should use all three with wisdom and discretion, NO? Baron Hamish I fervently wis...

Marvin

No concerns about your welding skills. Looks like the welds along with the dreaded brass rivets held. BTW, how in the heck do you run over a helm? Believe me its not hard. Ive run over a face place & I've seen another whole helm run over. Luckily the face plate I ran over I was able to fix. Its the...

Marvin

Wednesday - late.

Marvin

No Worries, Mon! Smythe Keep usually supplies matched weapons for that particular tourney. Do bring your own sword and shield, though.

Marvin

I would certainly agree that the common view of the frequency of legal action (or threats of legal action) is far from the reality of the situation. The question, then, is what level of due diligence and prudent behavior are necessary to keep SCA, Inc. from getting sued out of existence when some tr...

Marvin

Best I can come up with... But you're correct - the SCA was not named as a party to the action. Though, to be honest, when it was all going down, we weren't sure what was about to happpen. In hindsight, it was a sordid little legal pissing match that did absolutely no one any good, but it was hard t...

Marvin

Can anyone name a single real case with actual names and dates? Gaston I could, but I won't. Please forgive the general nature of this description as one of the people still plays SCA and I do not wish to violate the person's privacy. There was, however, an on the field fighting injury that was in ...

Marvin

Owww... damn. Well dude, that sucks. I've always thought of you as a superior shieldless fighter anyway. I've seen what you can do with the bastard sword and pole weapons. If you'd actually use a 9-foot spear instead of that 8-footer I bet you would be just as feared with that. Seriously, do what yo...

Marvin

I do believe you are right - that would fit the bill (and me as well

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Re: Some pics from GW-14