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by E.MacKermak
Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Name of What We Do
Replies: 17
Views: 26714

Re: The Name of What We Do

I usually use the term Middle Earth recreation. I am not reenacting since that would imply doing the same thing that has already been done. I am recreating Middle Earth to the best of my abilities (limited as they are).
by E.MacKermak
Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:24 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: 2018 Southeast Fall Moot
Replies: 11
Views: 28094

Re: 2018 Southeast Fall Moot

Once more the cycle of seasons has turned and the Rangers gather before the dark months of winter. It is the time for the brethren of the forest to come together and trade skills, goods, and stories. The lands around Eastwind Castle will once again be surrounded with the sounds of the forge, of arro...
by E.MacKermak
Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:22 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: 2018 Southeast Fall Moot
Replies: 11
Views: 28094

2018 Southeast Fall Moot

First, I want to apologize for not getting info out on this board sooner. It has been a rough summer and my motivation for a lot of things was lacking, though that is no excuse for ignoring the forum which brought most of us together in the first place. That said, the 2018 Southeast Fall Moot is com...
by E.MacKermak
Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: Outings
Topic: 2017 Southeast Moot
Replies: 9
Views: 22669

Re: 2017 Southeast Moot

Eric, thank you for catching my lapse in time sense. Corrected the date in the title.

Some days the brain does what it wants to do not what I want it to do.
by E.MacKermak
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:34 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: A Quandary Over Buckles
Replies: 75
Views: 87429

Re: A Quandary Over Buckles

Small details can make or brake your appearance.
by E.MacKermak
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: Happy Birthday, Erich!
Replies: 4
Views: 8718

Re: Happy Birthday, Erich!

Thanks, Rangers.
by E.MacKermak
Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:04 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: A Quandary Over Buckles
Replies: 75
Views: 87429

Re: A Quandary Over Buckles

I second Raymond's Quiet Press. I have several from them. Armor and castings (http://armourandcastings.com/category/prjazhki-/) is another good choice.

Looking forward to seeing how this ends up.
by E.MacKermak
Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:42 am
Forum: Outings
Topic: 2017 Southeast Moot
Replies: 9
Views: 22669

2017 Southeast Moot

The date for the 2017 Southeast Ranger Moot is 13-15 October and will be held at Eastwind Castle. This is a slight change from previously scheduled but the change was a result of scheduling issues. I am asking that we get the word out and invite as many people as we might think are interested. I wil...
by E.MacKermak
Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:21 am
Forum: Dunedain Culture
Topic: 'Who Am I?' - Persona Creation Worksheets
Replies: 17
Views: 32528

Re: 'Who Am I?' - Persona Creation Worksheets

I have seen similar ideas for SCA and gaming but never really thought much about my MERF persona. I use the same name for MERF, Dagorhir, and an old online RPG. The character background is a little different for each, though in all cases I am an half-elven Ranger. I will have to look at this to fles...
by E.MacKermak
Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:50 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Quick leatherwork question
Replies: 6
Views: 12447

Re: Quick leatherwork question

The best advice I can give is use good quality veg-tanned or latigo leather. A lot of the soft leather is chrome tanned and does have a tendency to stretch. If the center of the leather when you cut it is gray-ish, it's chrome tanned. Veg-tanned is harder and is tan all the way through. Latigo leath...
by E.MacKermak
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:19 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: On shield shapes...
Replies: 15
Views: 30554

Re: On shield shapes...

It used to be, in the time before dirt was invented (and before the world went crazy with lawsuits) , one could strike shins, one's shield edge could contact an opponent, etc. All of that stuff was done away with for safety reasons, insurance, and to a lesser degree, serious pain. Get smacked acros...
by E.MacKermak
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Re: Locations in the Carolinas
Replies: 16
Views: 29863

Re: Southeast Rangers

I don't know where Boonville is. Is it over toward the mountains? If so, it's probably about 4-5 hours from me. But I'm always looking for the opportunity to get to the mountains when I can. Boonville is just of I77, northwest of Winston Salem. Of course North Carolina has some phenomenal state par...
by E.MacKermak
Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:54 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Re: Locations in the Carolinas
Replies: 16
Views: 29863

Re: Southeast Rangers

How far are you from Boonville? I know a place there that we could probably use. Will be up there next month, can check prices.
by E.MacKermak
Sat Sep 03, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: Hello
Replies: 10
Views: 15304

Re: Hello

Welcome to the group.
by E.MacKermak
Sat Sep 03, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Southeast Rangers
Replies: 38
Views: 59681

Re: Southeast Rangers

Just a reminder that this event is now only 2 weeks away!! I look forward to seeing those of you who can make it and for those that can't make it this year, I doubt this will be the last year. In fact I am of the opinion that maybe it should rotate locations so not everyone has to travel each year. ...