Jousting tournament in Taupo, NZ

[Black Swan Designs]

Hi All-

I know that this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I thought some of you would enjoy seeing some photos of the jousting tournament Jeff participated in last weekend. it was sponsored by The Company of the Lance, and took place in Taupo, New Zealand.

Jeff had a fantastic time and said the jousting was awesome. He loved hanging out with his friends and doing what he loves best in such a beautiful country.

Here is a gallery of photos from Perry Svensen called Once upon a time

There are loads of piccs here, I just pulled out some nice ones of Jeff. Fred Piraux has the yellow caparison with red rings. One of the event organizers and Jeff's good friend Jezz Smith has the black dragon on his crest.

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Here's another gallery of photos from Lenzflair Photography

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This is a nice one but it just won't come up as an image-
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Enjoy!

Gwen

[Hubert]

How oh how could this not be someone's cup of tea, you cwazy lady!

Beautiful pictures, thanks for posting!

[Otto von Teich]

Now Gwen, ....you know the "crest" is a device that goes on top of the helmet. The "arms" are on the shield Great pics! Looks like a blast...Otto PS ; sorry for the tease, just couldnt help myself

[Black Swan Designs]

Hruh? (insert confused Scooby Doo sound here)

Dunno James, this looks like a dragon on his crest to me.........

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What are you seeing that I'm not?

Gwen

[Otto von Teich]

AHHHHHHHHHH, I missed that pic! I just saw what I thought was a dragon on the shield. LOL. I thought I caught a slip of the tounge, Should have known better....dont mind me.... just the village idjit passing through.... Otto the Blind, bald and foolish!

[earnest carruthers]

Laavly Jubbly.

Nice one Gwen, Jeff sure do look purdy.