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by Odigan
Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Bollocks. That was very fine indeed. I nearly followed your take with my entry and used my dirk instead of my sword. Is that the same seax you are pictured with in the recent MERS trek? Well thanks! Using a smaller blade seemed logical for an archer, plus it's one of the few I have a sheath or scab...
by Odigan
Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:04 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Not my finest, but been busy, running out of light today, and snow/sleet the next few days soooo...
Also think my lens was smudged, sorry for the greasy lens effect.

https://youtu.be/65UIR4hsRyM
by Odigan
Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Spring 2019 MERS Moot
Replies: 4
Views: 14015

Re: Spring 2019 MERS Moot

Just a few more images from this enjoyable and productive trek.
A fine swimming hole.
A fine swimming hole.
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Wending through the woods.
Wending through the woods.
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Relaxing in camp.
Relaxing in camp.
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by Odigan
Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:31 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

So you're saying we shouldn’t use our bow to fire our sword?
by Odigan
Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tolkien Fandom Oral History Collection
Replies: 5
Views: 9624

Re: Tolkien Fandom Oral History Collection

I'll be making a visit in person, so of course there will be some shameless plugging.
by Odigan
Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tolkien Fandom Oral History Collection
Replies: 5
Views: 9624

Tolkien Fandom Oral History Collection

Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI (home to Tolkien's original manuscripts ) is conducting interviews to collect three-minute statements from Tolkien fans. They are looking for a total of 6,000 persons, so here's your chance to go on permanent record describing what Tolkien means to you. If you c...
by Odigan
Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:09 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

TaylorSteiner wrote:New rule...Odigan has to use wooden swords blindfolded and one hand tied behind his back.
I'll bet I can get a wicked edge on a wooden sword...
by Odigan
Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

As evidenced by the wet cutting stand, it took a couple tries to get a satisfactory complete cut, but there it is. Backdrop happens to be freshly painted oilcloth.

Direct linkage
by Odigan
Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Living history survey request
Replies: 2
Views: 6949

Re: Living history survey request

By all means, please pass it along. The survey is brief (1-2 minutes) and the target is any reenactor regardless of impression or background.
by Odigan
Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Living history survey request
Replies: 2
Views: 6949

Living history survey request

Are you a reenactor or living historian? Whether you eschew one term and embrace the other or use them interchangeably, each has widely come to be synonymous among the public with battle and war. And frankly, to perform a related image search it is easy to see why. Overwhelmingly, we see individuals...
by Odigan
Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:19 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

If anyone is looking for ideas, how about this for your next challenge?

https://www.facebook.com/10000624144636 ... 782750181/
by Odigan
Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:08 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Ursus wrote:Iron Palm training I take it?
I dunno, I couldn't hear over all the screaming.
by Odigan
Thu Mar 07, 2019 2:35 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Ursus wrote:Lovely work. Your cutting is always so smooth. Morbid curiosity warrants that I ask, how many Albion’s do you own?
Well thank you, I guess all those years spent slapping water in a bucket weren't wasted after all!
As to your question... more than four.
by Odigan
Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

TaylorSteiner wrote:Wow. Very nicely done! Is that a Vassal? Thank you for putting up the link. My phone stinks lol
Thanks! Yes, you nailed it, it's a Vassal. I figured why not make as wide a hole as possible?
by Odigan
Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267122

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

There wasn't much ease in getting this video made. My cutting stand was absolutely frozen to the ground, and getting it out necessitated significant material trauma to it. The first take was flawless and clean, but undocumented as my battery died just as I began. After changing batteries, the same h...