From Gerrard: It is also prudent for any Marshal or any fencer to voice concern where concern is warranted !...
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Aaron Miedema
govianus
Oct 11, 2012 2:12 am
Indeed, and under a seperate subject heading would be the appropriate place. =) ... -- Aaron Miedema, B.F.A., B.A., M.A. Historian Historical Advisor for the...
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EVE HARRIS
asa1066
Oct 11, 2012 2:42 am
Just to get things back on topic, I understand the concerns of Her Excellency, the DSRM. There was a two handed weapons tourney at Murder Melee, and several...
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Aaron Miedema
govianus
Oct 11, 2012 4:05 am
I should append that, it is a discussion for a separate subject heading for the Marshall's list. ... -- Aaron Miedema, B.F.A., B.A., M.A. Historian Historical...
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Yvonne
tamlin_01
Oct 11, 2012 1:05 pm
Whole heartedly seconded. Discussions like this, Marshall to Marshall, belong on the Marshall's List until clarified and available to share with the...
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Kathleen Gormanshaw
kgormanshaw
Oct 11, 2012 2:54 pm
... And what have you interpreted my ideas as being? ... I am very fond of 2 handed weapons, I have a lot of fun playing with them. On July 8, as part of the...
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Yvonne
tamlin_01
Oct 11, 2012 4:07 pm
Please take this two the Marshal's discussion group. Jocelyn Cranewall Deputy KRM Ealdormere...
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EVE HARRIS
asa1066
Oct 14, 2012 2:41 am
Greetings! Slight change of plans in regards to fencing. As per the Their Majesties reign requests we will be having a tourney for fencers authorized less...
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EVE HARRIS
asa1066
Oct 14, 2012 3:28 am
Greetings! If anyone knows anyone who wishes to do a primary or secondary authorization at Scotchtoberfest, could they please let me know before the event...
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EVE HARRIS
asa1066
Oct 15, 2012 6:30 pm
Greetings! Firstly, my apologies for the short notice. I hinted that we may be having a practice in an earlier message but I couldn't say anything...
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Bob Roberts
maskkasm
Oct 17, 2012 6:58 pm
Hello fencing community! I have a lengthy set of questions to pose to individuals who have worked with hardened leather. I recently completed a helmet for my...
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Cat FitzGerald
cat_fitzgerald
Oct 17, 2012 7:33 pm
... parts can be cut and pierced, but they WILL deform. It become plastic and you can try and force it back, but it changes based on the underlying structure...
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Bob Roberts
maskkasm
Oct 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Thanks for the quick response.  Would it be better to cut out, drill and rivet the leather plates first, and then immerse it in water (follwoed by placing...
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Yvonne
tamlin_01
Oct 17, 2012 7:46 pm
Might I suggest you speak with a local rapier marshall about your plans prior to construction. It's truly an interesting idea, but it would be a shame to...
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Kelly Wyatt
snowy_owl30
Oct 17, 2012 7:59 pm
I would not rivet before treating the leather...there are just SO many variables you can't account for in shrinkage and warping when you're water hardening...
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L. Tremblay
lrt512
Oct 17, 2012 7:59 pm
We have indeed talked about this :) Lars ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Cat FitzGerald
cat_fitzgerald
Oct 17, 2012 9:21 pm
It might be more feasible to assemble a helm from the formed plates. It would be easier to rivet 2 stiff plate than to try and rivet floppy wet leather bits....
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Lars Eriksson
ealdormerekrm
Oct 18, 2012 12:51 am
Greetings! First, thank you to all who applied for the KRM position. It's nice to pass several names on to the Powers That Be for consideration, and it's nice...
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Yvonne
tamlin_01
Oct 18, 2012 1:33 am
Congrats and good luck Gavin. Jocelyn...
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steveb1
ger9hard
Oct 18, 2012 1:37 am
Congrats, Gavin! Gerhard...
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Kathleen Gormanshaw
kgormanshaw
Oct 18, 2012 1:38 am
Yay, Gavin :-) I will be happy to help you get back into shape! Eyrny...
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Kelly Wyatt
snowy_owl30
Oct 18, 2012 1:39 am
Congratulations Gavin! Welcome aboard! And Much and Many thanks to everyone who was brave enough to stand up and apply for the position! Cainder who fences...
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Oval.one
gavin_macaidan
Oct 18, 2012 3:09 am
Hi everyone. This is going to have to be a brief note, since I'm living out of boxes at the moment and my internet comes solely through my phone. For those who...
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thltoymaker
Oct 18, 2012 6:20 pm
Proposal G ... Schedule as the Progress permits. * Very unlikely that we will have time for authorizations * Inspections A.S.A.P. Then Play or a quick bite .....
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Oval.one
gavin_macaidan
Oct 19, 2012 2:45 am
Gerrard made an excellent suggestion regarding a rapier moot. With all the changes that have gone on, it would probably be a good idea to sit down and talk...
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Yvonne
tamlin_01
Oct 21, 2012 2:14 am
Albrecht, Thank you for the introductory class and the list time to work with Long sword at today's event. It proved to be a success and included the King....
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John Enzinas
johnny_vague
Oct 22, 2012 2:08 am
Hi all, Two things. Firstly, there have been some discussions on the marshals list about the the legality of long handled weapons such as a dagger with no ...
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Kathleen Gormanshaw
kgormanshaw
Oct 22, 2012 8:32 pm
Known World Academy of the Rapier is coming, and the schedule is packed! http://www.ravenslake.org/KWARrapier.html In Chicago, close enough to drive! Eyrny ...
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Gavin Lusk
gavin_macaidan
Oct 24, 2012 3:19 pm
Is anyone planning to do any authorisations at Feast of the Hare? I know of one primary and one secondary at the moment, but if anyone else is planning to...
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EVE HARRIS
asa1066
Oct 24, 2012 5:04 pm
Greetings! I know that this symposium is not happening until April 6th, but I thought I'd put the bug in people's ears now. I'm going to be attending and...
