www.armourarchive.org This site has some great patterns, links, and discussion boards. I would advise against openly talking plastic, they love their metal ...
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lilypad_one_99
Feb 7, 2005 1:15 am
Greetings unto the list... our local shire is hosting an event in May (my first official event) and we will be having an auction to raise some funds. Being...
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Alison Choyce
greenfaere1
Feb 7, 2005 1:53 am
How about pouches with a simple drawstring close, and a couple tassels on the bottom. In service, Alison Wodehalle Shire of Hartshorn-dale, East Kingdom ... ...
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Sosi
o0oyellowo0o
Feb 7, 2005 3:39 am
Hi. I would say--cloaks cloaks cloaks. Simply because at auction that is what I drool over. If you can get fabric for 20 and auction for 40 (or more) then well...
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Jim
yeoldways
Feb 7, 2005 1:39 pm
Hi all Well my name is Jim. I am new to SCA, and in fact only been to one Populace meeting. Am finding it very difficult to find my way. I have had some...
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bronwynmgn@...
brangwayna
Feb 7, 2005 2:39 pm
In a message dated 2/7/2005 8:45:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, geoo@... writes: <<There are several events coming up for us but I dont know where to ...
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jeffnaggie@...
galemssquire
Feb 7, 2005 3:50 pm
In a message dated 2/7/2005 6:34:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Jim" > ... Welcome Jim, Yes, contact your hopitaler. That is exactly what she is there for....
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HARKINS
rhiad50
Feb 7, 2005 3:50 pm
Yes that is her job and she will most likely help you alot! She probably has loaner garb that you can wear to your first event. Go to something you are...
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Alison Choyce
greenfaere1
Feb 7, 2005 6:16 pm
... From: Jim <<I live in the Barony of Namron in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. The people at the meeting were very nice, although i am pretty shy (I kind of...
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Iustinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Feb 7, 2005 6:41 pm
... An excellent observation. And doing dishes can be a social activity, if you approach it with the right attitude and a fun group of people. Want to be...
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Sosi
o0oyellowo0o
Feb 7, 2005 11:50 pm
Jim! Hiya! I'm pretty new too.... Dude..get the Knowne World Handbook, it's 16 bucks located here (I couldn't live without it)...
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mistress_anastasia777
mistress_ana...
Feb 8, 2005 3:06 pm
Hia ll... I'm brand new to this and i want to go to Pennsic this year but don't know where to get garb how to act when i get there or what to do...i don't know...
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Nicole Wilson
violinbunny
Feb 8, 2005 4:12 pm
You should pick up a copy of the Known World Handbook. You can get it at www.sca.org for $16 i think...anyways it really helped me out when i started out and...
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Iustinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Feb 8, 2005 4:30 pm
... Some of the KWH is a little out of date -- such as the list of kingdoms -- but the tips on how to make garb and so forth are still very useful. I would ...
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amazonalys
Feb 8, 2005 5:04 pm
For info on Pennsic, have you tried: http://www.pennsic.net/, http://www.florilegium.org/files/PENNSIC/New- 2-Pennsic-msg.html, Both great places to just...
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amazonalys
Feb 8, 2005 5:20 pm
Okay, lets try these links again! <http://pennsic.net> and <http://www.florilegium.org/files/PENNSIC/New-2-Pennsic-msg.html> Lilion ... ...
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HI_it_is_me@...
hi_it_is_me
Feb 8, 2005 5:27 pm
Ok, so I have done a small pile of research recently into period fabrics since I've been making all my own garb (and much of my friends' as well). Satin is in...
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HI_it_is_me@...
hi_it_is_me
Feb 8, 2005 5:43 pm
Plastic Armor is pretty nice if you do it right...a lot of my fighter friends have plastic armor and the only way you can tell it's plastic is because it...
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HI_it_is_me@...
hi_it_is_me
Feb 8, 2005 5:43 pm
Wow, I've already made two posts and I haven't even introduced myself (how rude of me). My mundane name is Janet. I'm out here in the Middle Kingdom. If you...
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chemistbb3
Feb 8, 2005 5:48 pm
As for your question. Giving gifts at Coronation varies between Kingdoms. For some it is a celebration of the end of a reign for other it is the celebration...
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jeffnaggie@...
galemssquire
Feb 8, 2005 5:54 pm
... Greetings Janet, Sometimes groups like a shire will get together and make items that a king or queen may be used during their reign, like award badges that...
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bronwynmgn@...
brangwayna
Feb 8, 2005 6:26 pm
In a message dated 2/8/2005 10:40:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, mistress_anastasia777@... writes: <<I'm brand new to this and i want to go to Pennsic...
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bronwynmgn@...
brangwayna
Feb 8, 2005 6:31 pm
In a message dated 2/8/2005 12:14:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: <<For info on Pennsic, have you tried: ...
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bronwynmgn@...
brangwayna
Feb 8, 2005 6:35 pm
In a message dated 2/8/2005 12:47:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, HI_it_is_me@... writes: <<When one attends a coronation, should you take a gift for the...
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HI_it_is_me@...
hi_it_is_me
Feb 8, 2005 7:06 pm
ROFL @ Kingdom related knick-knacks.....that's funny, I bet that kings and queens get piles of stuff like that don't they....thanks for all the answers. Janet...
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amazonalys
Feb 8, 2005 7:55 pm
I've never been to Pennsic myself, so I posted sites I found generally informative about things like packing lists, food, etc... I'm sure the actual Pennsic...
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Iustinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Feb 8, 2005 8:18 pm
... And what a list it is! There are well over 1000 classes at each Pennsic in recent years. Justin -- ()xxxx[]::::::::::::::::::>...
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Alison Choyce
greenfaere1
Feb 8, 2005 10:44 pm
... From: HI_it_is_me@... << Satin is in fact period to the SCA time frame.>> Yes, satin is a period weave. <<if it is in fact made of natural fiber...
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Jessica Marie
fleera
Feb 8, 2005 11:12 pm
Thanks so much to all of you for expanding my fabric knowledge! My fabric is now officially dyed, and i'm happy with the result. RIT Dye recommends the...
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Alison Choyce
greenfaere1
Feb 8, 2005 11:46 pm
Greetings, I second all of the good advice you've already received. I would like to add a couple things. 1) First and most important: do try to camp with a...
