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by Harper
Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Helmet Impact Testing
Replies: 9
Views: 12195

Helmet Tests--Part 5

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Bascinet:

by Harper
Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:05 am
Forum: WoodCraft
Topic: Video/Youtube Bushcraft Resources
Replies: 62
Views: 151509

Wool Blanket Use for Hammocks

by Harper
Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:50 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Helmet Impact Testing
Replies: 9
Views: 12195

Helmet Tests--Part 4

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An Anglo-Saxon Helmet:

by Harper
Sat Oct 08, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened to this line of the Numenorians?
Replies: 3
Views: 6594

Re: What happened to this line of the Numenorians?

There would also have been Numenorean blood in Umbar. By the late TA it would likely have been diluted--but still present--even though the city and its enviorns were ruled by the Corsairs. Of course, these would be Black Numenoreans (or their descendants) and I don't think that you would want a pers...
by Harper
Sat Oct 08, 2016 2:04 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Helmet Impact Testing
Replies: 9
Views: 12195

Helmet Tests--Part 3

Norman Mask Helmet:

by Harper
Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tick Encounter Resource Center
Replies: 23
Views: 27196

Re: Tick Encounter Resource Center

Whether or not some dirtbag decided to take advantage of a horrible illness or not, it's an unpleasant thing to contract, and has been for centuries. The important thing here is simply to understand the risks or ontracting it in your area, know the seasons ticks are prevalent, and understand the wa...
by Harper
Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tick Encounter Resource Center
Replies: 23
Views: 27196

Re: Tick Encounter Resource Center

Genetic studies of Otzi the Iceman found that he was infected with Lyme. That doesn't mean it wasn't weaponized. It could have been weaponized, but its origin predates the Nazis and it has been infecting humans since long before we had the technology to intentionally alter it, which I would describ...
by Harper
Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tick Encounter Resource Center
Replies: 23
Views: 27196

Re: Tick Encounter Resource Center

Sounds like an urban myth to me. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease#History A dear friend of mine nearly died from it. :( A family member and other friends here. Since you have an interest, look into the background of the Nazi, Dr. Erich Traub. Genetic studies of Otzi the Iceman found that ...
by Harper
Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tick Encounter Resource Center
Replies: 23
Views: 27196

Re: Tick Encounter Resource Center

That's the biggest thing I gave up by leaving the west coast. The western fence lizard. Little buggers have an enzyme in their blood that kills Lyme disease. Tick bites lizard, lizard kills disease, few hundred years pass, natural selection kicks in, and the west coast is virtually Lyme disease fre...
by Harper
Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tick Encounter Resource Center
Replies: 23
Views: 27196

Re: Tick Encounter Resource Center

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Here is a new article on ticks and meat allergies:


https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... -the-world
by Harper
Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:46 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Helmet Impact Testing
Replies: 9
Views: 12195

Helmet Tests--Part 2

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Light Norman Nasal Helmet:

by Harper
Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:59 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Helmet Impact Testing
Replies: 9
Views: 12195

Helmet Tests--Part 1

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by Harper
Sat Oct 01, 2016 12:22 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Western Martial Arts Youtube Sticky
Replies: 35
Views: 84207

Hammer Time

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For some of our Rangers with a Dwarf-influenced fighting style, swap this carpenter's out for a light warhammer:




Weapon vs. weapon starts at 1:25 mins.
by Harper
Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:46 am
Forum: WoodCraft
Topic: Video/Youtube Bushcraft Resources
Replies: 62
Views: 151509

Neolithic and Ancient Roman Fire Methods

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Neolithic and Ancient Roman Fire Methods. The first part uses Pyrite and Flint--two rocks--to start a fire.