... generally ... Japan Caledonia teases me because I do the same thing, and she sits across from me and goes..."Yea...blablabla Mr Samurai Guy!!!" ... shots...
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Ii Saburou
tatsushu
Mar 1, 2004 2:36 am
... Aine and I had fun sitting down and correcting the narrator, and generally drooling over the really nice bits that they have because it is in Japan ...
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Yama Kaminari no Date...
dateyukiie
Mar 1, 2004 2:28 am
Ii-dono, Except for the first few minutes of Yabusame action...it was rather..., um, less than accurate...you really have to know the history, because if you...
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Ii Saburou
tatsushu
Mar 1, 2004 1:52 am
... I didn't notice that. I did notice that they almost invariably are showing late to post-period armors even when talking about Heian warriors. Some of the...
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James Eckman
lost90804
Mar 1, 2004 1:12 am
From the ukiyo-e list: Got a spare 1/2 hour, grab a copy and sit back http://www.channelj.co.jp/intro/topintro.htm Includes sword polishing and the like, high...
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Elaine Koogler
ekoogler1
Mar 1, 2004 1:10 am
I think it's been on a couple of times...and it was excellent! Kiri ... -- Learning is a lifetime journey...growing older merely adds experience to knowledge ...
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Yama Kaminari no Date...
dateyukiie
Mar 1, 2004 12:19 am
Konban wa, tomodachi, These shows have been on before, but if you look clearly, there are times when the archers are using clearly Western, bows with...
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Ii Saburou
tatsushu
Feb 29, 2004 11:02 pm
There is a program on about Samurai on the History Channel. I think this may have been on before, but people may want to tune in. -Ii...
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Jacki Frederick
elspeth205
Feb 29, 2004 4:36 pm
Solveig You say 'claims'; is there a question about its content? Elspeth Bouchannane...
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James Eckman
lost90804
Feb 29, 2004 2:49 pm
Thanks to people on the list and some modern books on the subject I think I know what needs to be done for safe soapstone cutting and carving. Of course, you...
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Debbiesan2000
Feb 29, 2004 9:45 am
Dear friends of Japanese traditional/pop culture, 1)Id like to announce the release of my book, "A Thousand Years of Love" now available at- ...
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Solveig
barbara_nost...
Feb 29, 2004 4:38 am
Noble Cousins! Greetings from Solveig! Here is a book which claims to be about fashions of the Heian period: ISBN: 4393482255 PRICE: 2500 yen URL: ...
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LadyPyrate
ladymedb1600
Feb 28, 2004 3:50 pm
Zade, Thanks for the link, I'll check it out! I'll also make sure Corwyn gets the message. <g> Meadhbh Meadhbh there is a new Kumihimo list on Yahoo look...
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ZadadeGDH@...
zadadegdh
Feb 28, 2004 2:03 pm
In a message dated 2/27/2004 7:38:56 PM Mountain Standard Time, ... Nudge nudge been waiting to see you post on the list again. Jean Paul Pierrepont pointed...
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Anthony J. Bryant
sengokudaimyo
Feb 28, 2004 7:53 am
... An ungodly number. The braid is an inch wide, and about 1/8" thick. It's outrageous. Effingham...
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Anthony J. Bryant
sengokudaimyo
Feb 28, 2004 7:52 am
... I *did* say "You've got to show me that pattern" -- and he looked at me with what I can only describe as an "are you out of your mind? I took three years...
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Alcyoneus
squire009
Feb 28, 2004 7:22 am
How many threads in the pattern? Alcyoneus ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version:...
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Alcyoneus
squire009
Feb 28, 2004 6:13 am
Did you get any "up-Tonlet" videos? ;-) Alcyoneus ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). ...
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mattfmcti
Feb 28, 2004 4:33 am
... 14th century, Actually, that works perfectly for me, since I (am trying to) portray a bushi of the late Kamakura/Early Muromachi period. ... scales, ... ...
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Ii Saburou
tatsushu
Feb 28, 2004 4:00 am
Yes. I recall the temari that I believe you had out! It is a very neat craft. -Ii...
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LadyPyrate
ladymedb1600
Feb 28, 2004 3:58 am
Takeda-sama, You're too generous! I still have a long way to go. I haven't yet mastered the C10 division *sigh*... Meadhbh ... From: Takedasama@......
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LadyPyrate
ladymedb1600
Feb 28, 2004 3:58 am
Greetings! I *think* we met briefly at the KASF in Nottinghill last year during Cuan's reign. Would that I were able to go this time... However Mistress...
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LadyPyrate
ladymedb1600
Feb 28, 2004 3:58 am
Yes, I must say that was my thought on seeing this thread as well, but not knowing how much lacing is required, I can see where that may not be practical....
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kegage
Feb 28, 2004 3:55 am
I agree. I am just trying to make life a little easier. As I said in some other posts the whole thing is theoretical. The idea is that it doesn't look like a...
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Takedasama@...
lordtakeda
Feb 28, 2004 2:36 am
Konichiwa Meadhbh, Welcome to the list!! I've personally seen the Temari work created by this Lady. It's truly spectacular! -Takeda Yoshinaka In a message...
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Elaine Koogler
ekoogler1
Feb 28, 2004 1:59 am
Wow! That's impressive. You don't happen to have the pattern, do you? I've just started learning...and it's lots of fun. Kiri ... -- Learning is a lifetime...
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Anthony J. Bryant
sengokudaimyo
Feb 28, 2004 1:30 am
... Oh, yeah. Well, there is that. <G> one of my teachers in Tokyo spent about three years reverse-engineering a kumihimo pattern to make lacing for a 12th C....
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Anthony J. Bryant
sengokudaimyo
Feb 28, 2004 12:26 am
... Sode (pronounced, for those who don't do Japanese, more or less as "sew-day"). ... Not quite. The color and pattern of lacing is all personal choice and...
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Elaine Koogler
ekoogler1
Feb 28, 2004 12:25 am
I know I'm jumping in here...probably not a good thing as I am not a fighter, don't make armor, etc. But...if you REALLY want to do spiff, learn how to do...
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Anthony J. Bryant
sengokudaimyo
Feb 28, 2004 12:17 am
... And I applaud you for it. Folks, you really *have* to see the ô-yoroi that he fights in. It's most stunning, inspiring, and should be making more people...
