Hi Ælflæd! Long time no ThinkWell at least for my part anyway. :) I was a subscriber way back in the early 90's and am glad to find this list. I do not...
If you want to discuss anything, go ahead. This list is very quiet. Either way's fine. I have a few of the back issues up but not all yet. It's a lot of...
... Oh Really?? When I was squired in Drachenwald I was given belt, chain and silver non roweled or 'prick' spurs. As that was well over 20 years ago...
-= When I was squired in Drachenwald I was given belt, chain and silver non roweled or 'prick' spurs. As that was well over 20 years ago traditions may have...
... And in Caid, there was an infamous moment 10+ years ago when several knights asked a horseman to remove his spurs, since this was a court event, not an...
Okey dokey. I have heard many horror stories like this before. As it happens my silver 'squires chain' usually (but not always) has a lion medallion on it...
-=-Okey dokey. I have heard many horror stories like this before. -=- I don't think it's a "horror story" to expect people to learn what the customs are when...
... True but of course that almost always depends upon how it is handled (I have seen and heard horror stories about similar instances and was having a...
-=-Are my posts being moderated -=- New members are moderated and I'm going to sleep now, so don't be sad if it takes a few hours for responses. AElflaed...
... Just another thought on this one as I was watching the History Channel at the time showing a group of Irish folk who were forced due to famine to immigrate...
... As I indicated I am aware of places (I mentioned Trimaris I believe) that I do not think practice this custom my Dear Ælflæd and I have traveled all over...
-=-Using the axiom today "why didn't they stay back at home" can often be considered close minded or sometimes even downright prejudicial in some cases. -=- ...
... Very good point especially if you can swear that there is not one single grain of truth in what they are saying and I certainly can see how I might see it...
-=-Very good point especially if you can swear that there is not one single grain of truth in what they are saying -=- Even if it's absolutely true, they're...
Good Morrow, Y'all. I have noted the recent back-and-forth over local custom and politeness with much joy; ThinkWell lives!!! Offering my own observations, in...
... The examples are a bit extreme to me in light of what we are discussing but I certainly see your point. It is a loooong way from wearing a 'squire's...
Good morning, Please pardon the jump in, but... Part of a culture IS the customs and traditions, whether it be of a country, state, or SCA kingdom. It is what...
Greetings Within the SCA is a microcosm of outside the SCA. Some people move because they're restless. They'll likely be restless in the new place presently....
-=-The examples are a bit extreme to me in light of what we are discussing but I certainly see your point. It is a loooong way from wearing a 'squire's chain'...
In a message dated 1/10/2008 10:46:51 A.M. Central Standard Time, ... I know of squires who have moved from places which allow them silver spurs and chains who...
Now I can't figure out where to put this to keep it in the flow of the discussion, so I'll just set it here. Sorry. From: waks.... [Meta-note: can you...
Sandra Dodd wrote: But knights' chains are symbols of a corporate-level honor. A knight is a knight in any kingdom, and the chain as a symbol of that order...
Odile's right. Within the order of chivalry, knights have to be prepared to swear fealty. They don't have to BE in fealty at every moment. The business of...
We've had several new members lately. I'm guessing this list was mentioned in an article or discussion or something. What's the deal? I think it's great, but...
I've sent a post back, and promised to explain why on the list. There are a couple of background bits. ThinkWell was based on the rules of the philosophy...
My neighbor hates for people to park in front of her house. They have a driveway that goes down and around the back of the house. It's like a parking lot, and...
The post I sent back was saying a couple of things. One was this: "The bottom line for me is that..." and the other was that the rest of us were requested...
It was mentioned on my list. Alastair ... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database:...
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