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Julie
cy80t1ca
Jun 17, 2006 12:23 pm
I'm brand spanking new to the SCA. My kingdom is Calontir and my shire is Standing Stones/Wyvern Cliffe. I recently attended the War College in Hallsville, MO...
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Susan B. Farmer
jerusha_kilgore
Jun 17, 2006 3:37 pm
... Mind you, we all have different opinions -- which should tell you that there's no *right* way to do things. You'll want to find your own "comfort zone"...
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Coblaith Mhuimhneach
athterath
Jun 17, 2006 7:57 pm
... First, let me assure you that there is no hurry. You NEED to decide only if YOU need to decide, if you know what I mean. . .the motivating factor should...
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Julie Roberts
cy80t1ca
Jun 17, 2006 9:22 pm
Thanks...I was starting to feel pressured. I just got back from War of the Lillies last night and I saw a lot of garb that I liked. My main concern is...
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Sydney Walker Freedman
freedmas1
Jun 17, 2006 10:22 pm
Are there any specific cultures and/or time periods that interest you? If not, it may help to start looking at garb, music, food, etc. from different times...
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Coblaith Mhuimhneach
athterath
Jun 18, 2006 3:21 am
... Oh, dear! There's NOTHING you HAVE to do to be part of the SCA, other than show up in clothes from before the 17th century. I recommend (especially since...
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Troy Petersen
symon_de_ips...
Jun 19, 2006 3:30 am
Hello. I look forward to conversing with as many of you as possible. -- Troy Petersen aka Symon de Ipswich Barony of Sacred Stone Canton of Hindscroft ...
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Sydney Walker Freedman
freedmas1
Jun 19, 2006 4:50 am
Tell us a bit about your SCA self/persona, and feel free to let us know if you have any questions. Welcome! Pax Christi, Lady Cecilia de Cambrige ... Pax...
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Troy Petersen
symon_de_ips...
Jun 19, 2006 6:01 am
Well first I am a member of the Kingdom of Atlantia, Barony of Sacred Stone, Canton of Hindscroft. My persona is English from the East Anglican town of ...
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Renee
greneea
Jun 19, 2006 1:26 pm
A couple of weeks ago someone posted a link to a site that sold Garb. This particular link had a chemise on it I want to order. It was a half chemise..if that...
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Sydney Walker Freedman
freedmas1
Jun 19, 2006 1:44 pm
Do you remember what the name of the merchant was? Can you tell us what else he sell, how the site looks, etc. Meanwhile, I'll do a chemise search and see...
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Sara L Uckelman
ladyary
Jun 19, 2006 1:50 pm
... If the link was posted to this list, you can probably find it by searching the archives - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scanewcomers/msearch_adv -Aryanhwy ...
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Joshua Poling-Goldenne
iamthepogoman
Jun 19, 2006 1:50 pm
You also don't need to view a persona as limiting. I think most of us are in this to learn something of some form, and its silly to say "my persona is 16th...
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Glenda Aldrup
greneea
Jun 19, 2006 2:12 pm
Thanks..I found it!! It is Ageless Fashions!! Caiomhe mka Renee ... If the link was posted to this list, you can probably find it by searching the archives - ...
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Jeff Suzuki
jeff_suzuki
Jun 19, 2006 4:49 pm
... I've been in for, lessee...sixteen years. I haven't yet registered an official name or device. I have three or four personas I usually play with (it...
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Troy Petersen
symon_de_ips...
Jun 19, 2006 7:40 pm
Could someone provide me with a list of rattan suppliers so I can get busy making my weapon..i have found a seemingly endless supply of basket hilts and the...
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Roger Franz
franzrw
Jun 19, 2006 8:13 pm
I've heard these guys are really good for rattan: http://www.franksupply.com/rattan.html Someone local mentioned that they're one of the suppliers to other ...
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Troy Petersen
symon_de_ips...
Jun 19, 2006 9:13 pm
Thank you very much I will check out those links. And as far as the gauntlets go, I already have a pair provided by my primary instructor (who happens to be...
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Troy Petersen
symon_de_ips...
Jun 19, 2006 9:14 pm
By the way, I had meant to make the offer in my initial posting. I am using the google mail service, gmail. I believe it is still by invitation only. If so and...
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Jim Engebretson
oceanwoodcarver
Jun 19, 2006 9:29 pm
Hi there, I've been attending SCA Wars (Gyldenholt and Calafia's Potrero) for about 4 years now. It wasn't until 18 months ago that my wife and I officially...
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Iustinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 19, 2006 10:59 pm
... Hear, hear. I've been in the SCA over 15 years and am about as serious in this hobby as one can get. Yet about 90% of my garb is "ye aulde authentyque ...
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Iustinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 19, 2006 11:03 pm
... Woohoo! Welcome to the list! I am originally from St. Louis, and still have family in the Jefferson City area and close friends in Columbia! (I now live in...
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Giudo di Niccolo Brun...
purplellamaboi
Jun 19, 2006 11:35 pm
... Welcome to the SCA and to Calontir! My apologies for not replying sooner; however, I've only recently returned to the technological world after Lilies War...
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Shannan Hamil
ShannanHamil
Jun 19, 2006 11:41 pm
Personally I like the shield press at http://www.medieval.co.nz/construction/shield.htm If for no other reason that it's A LOT easier to construct. I have 3 ...
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Sydney Walker Freedman
freedmas1
Jun 19, 2006 11:42 pm
Absolutely! Authenticity level is a personal matter. For me, being as authentic as I can be enhances my SCA experience, but it may be quite different for...
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Iustinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 20, 2006 3:36 am
... [The following is said with a big grin] Poppycock. My name and device passed on the first try. A lot of the level of difficulty has to do with how complex...
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Iustinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 20, 2006 3:40 am
... And it's also important to note that "authenticity to the Middle Ages" is not the same as "authenticity to your particular persona." The level of ...
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Sydney Walker Freedman
freedmas1
Jun 20, 2006 4:08 am
Yup. Just put the stress on the second syllable instead of the first, and you have a very important point. :) Thanks for that one; I'm away from my college...
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Roger Franz
franzrw
Jun 20, 2006 6:50 am
Aye, a lot easier. Not as much control over the shape of the curve, but it probably doesn't matter a whole lot. Thanks for the link. Roger...
