Happy birthday!

I think you might be addicted to creating! That's very nice work, neatly done and professional looking.

Hullo everyone! I've asked Pete to change my username here to Rhys ap Ieuan. That's my SCA name, and just seems more personal than the other. So, yeah, please call me Rhys.

And thank you for putting through the change, Pete!

Ringulf, you sculpted those? Amazing. They're all really amazing - almost makes me wish I still smoked.

Dwayne, there are a number of companies who claim to sell organic or additive-free tobacco. How true they are, or what the end-state effect on health is, I can't say.

They really look great! I love the way the colors you use really make them pop. What type of paint/dye/pigment do you use? And do you put something over it to prevent wear?

Congratulations & well done!

Welcome aboard!

Ha! No, no - and because I like you all there will be no bareskin photos either. :p

I'm not ignoring this - I'm hoping to have some more interesting photos soon.

Ringulf, you have my best wishes. May the best of modern medicine come to bear, and deal with it quickly.

Happy birthday!

I'm pretty much in line with everyone else - blanket, langseax, & fire kit. I've debated between the blanket and the cloak, but I hope that part of the blanket could make footwraps. The seax will help make lean-to shelter and gather wood for a fire which, with a reflector, should keep my toasty ...

Glad to hear everyone fared well. Other than power flickering a few times, and my business trip to CA being canceled, there was no trouble here in NJ.

That is impressive work! The engraving on the blade looks very neat & professionally done.

Congratulations on getting a new place! Five acres is a pretty good amount of ground, and once the farmers are sure you aren't shooting at them, hopefully they will be OK. Maybe especially if they find that having a smith next door is useful.