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by Greg
Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Replies: 545
Views: 410538

Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures

SO JEALOUS! :mrgreen: ALSO... I have totally been wanting to try floating a coracle these last couple years, and just don't have a willow big enough to make one (or time, really) - I know there are makers in the UK, but does anyone know of a maker here in the northeast US I might pester? Arguably, ...
by Greg
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Well met!
Replies: 9
Views: 4061

Re: Well met!

Welcome! Glad to see you get signed up. Keep us posted on your progress...you and I will have to hit the woods sometime.
by Greg
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: Happy Birthday to Pete and Thalion of Bree!
Replies: 8
Views: 5883

Re: Happy Birthday to Pete and Thalion of Bree!

Happy birthday extra-extra late!
by Greg
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Human Culture(s)
Topic: And they sang as they slew
Replies: 8
Views: 5255

Re: And they sang as they slew

Love this! I've always pricked up at that line when reading, too.

That being said...I'm now hearing "I'm on a horse and I'm killing some orcs" loosely to the tune of "Diggy diggy hole."
by Greg
Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Middle-earth Reenactment Society
Topic: "Unpacked" Video Series
Replies: 56
Views: 75833

Re: "Unpacked" Video Series

I'm pretty much in agreement with Elleth here, though I think my snapsack on the quiver outweighs her preference by a little...but not a ton. I'll have to weight that snapsack with a full load of dry goods sometime and see what it really comes out to...but the feeling on the shoulder closely mirrors...
by Greg
Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: What does everyone focus on?
Replies: 15
Views: 17318

Re: What does everyone focus on?

A good number of us have HEMA experience in varying degrees. Odigan has studied and practiced for years, and I know Ursus is an instructor in a wide array of disciplines.
by Greg
Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Light Source.
Replies: 6
Views: 3066

Re: Light Source.

Candles are discussed pretty consistently, and 'Rushlight' is both a historical method for lighting as well as a last name in the Breelands, suggesting at its use, so there's a few options.
by Greg
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:41 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Matuls wool "medieval bushcraft" tarp
Replies: 17
Views: 6341

Re: Matuls wool "medieval bushcraft" tarp

Does it seem to bead moisture, or soak it up? I'd be terrified of its "wet" weight.
by Greg
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:34 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Review: "Elfin" Rattan Recurve by Bows of the Risen Son
Replies: 26
Views: 50464

Re: Review: "Elfin" Rattan Recurve by Bows of the Risen Son

It's not a high-performance piece. I don't use it anymore, as I'm much happier with the Yew bows I've been making myself, but I still have it and it's still functional. It did take a fair bit of set, but it seemed to hit a limit. For the price and to get something that LOOKS right, it's a great opti...
by Greg
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:27 am
Forum: Middle-earth Reenactment Society
Topic: "Unpacked" Video Series
Replies: 56
Views: 75833

Re: "Unpacked" Video Series

Couple of questions - 1.) What's the reasoning on the waxed linen on the inside versus wrapped on the outside of the blanket to keep it dry and clean? 2.) Any particular reason for using rope for part of the tumpline instead of leather through out? 3.) How comfortable is it under the armpit? I am e...
by Greg
Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Mae govannen from Fornost (-ish)
Replies: 14
Views: 6088

Re: Mae govannen from Fornost (-ish)

Welcome! Always great to have someone new from across the pond.
by Greg
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Middle-earth Reenactment Society
Topic: "Unpacked" Video Series
Replies: 56
Views: 75833

Re: "Unpacked" Video Series

For those who are following along, we're starting to cover bedrolls now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PogjSJGs6g&t=116s
by Greg
Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Eriargarch - Blade of the Dúnedain
Replies: 15
Views: 5685

Re: Eriargarch - Blade of the Dúnedain

Absolutely stellar design. Congrats; so happy for you!
by Greg
Wed Feb 22, 2023 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's everyone working on?
Replies: 207
Views: 309810

Re: What's everyone working on?

Turgolanas wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:03 pm Finished up my tool roll today, now I just need to replace all the modern items in it lol.

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Sir, this is fantastic! You did a great job! Don't know how I missed it before...
by Greg
Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Middle-earth Reenactment Society
Topic: "Unpacked" Video Series
Replies: 56
Views: 75833

Re: "Unpacked" Video Series

Today we're keeping it going with a look at a Ranger's quiver, Bow, and Arrows. Some of this has been seen before here on the forum, but there are some brand new tidbits as well, including a new bow and a new method for carrying it. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/AI1Q_BL3YvI