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- Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inns of Middle Earth
- Replies: 40
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Re: Inns of Middle Earth
Never been there but The George in Norton St Phillip, Somerset looks worth a mention. I believe it was the inspiration for Magnum's album cover On a Storytellers Night by Rodney Matthews.
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inns of Middle Earth
- Replies: 40
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Re: Inns of Middle Earth
I visited Wales's oldest inn this weekend and thought it may be of interest. 900 years old and still going.
https://www.skirridinn.com
https://www.skirridinn.com
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:11 am
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Point of Curiosity, re: Snapsacks/Knapsacks
- Replies: 7
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Re: Point of Curiosity, re: Snapsacks/Knapsacks
Hi Elleth,
I was born and bred about 20 miles north of Birmingham, on the edge of the Black Country. My family roots come from the Shropshire / Wales border.
I was born and bred about 20 miles north of Birmingham, on the edge of the Black Country. My family roots come from the Shropshire / Wales border.
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:14 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Point of Curiosity, re: Snapsacks/Knapsacks
- Replies: 7
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Re: Point of Curiosity, re: Snapsacks/Knapsacks
Growing up in the Midlands in the UK I agree with ForgeCorvus that "snap" has always been a term for food or snacks. My grandad would often tell me to "get some snap down you". To me a snapsack would be a general bag to keep food in and not a specific style of bag. This could be ...
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:42 pm
- Forum: Crafts & Skills
- Topic: Middle Earth brewing
- Replies: 19
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Re: Middle Earth brewing
IPA, Mild, Brown Ale?
And NEVER confuse lager with Real Ale!
And NEVER confuse lager with Real Ale!
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Torches and light sources
- Replies: 33
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- Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:39 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Replies: 545
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Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
It's in the southern Lake District in the UK. This walk was from Gummer's How to Cartmel.
Oh, and a pipe is definitely on my shopping list!
Oh, and a pipe is definitely on my shopping list!
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Replies: 545
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Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
The boots are from SokolWorkshop on Etsy. The same design isn't shown anymore but they are almost identical to the "Aragorn Knee high boots". Overall I'm really happy with them. If there is an issue it is that I ordered them slightly too big (my bad). However I've solved this with a thick ...
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:22 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Replies: 545
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Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Some photos of a recent trip. Already shared on FB but thought it would be good to share them on the forum too.
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: In Search of the Many-Rayed Star
- Replies: 56
- Views: 54575
Re: In Search of the Many-Rayed Star
My etsy find arrived today.
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:09 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: In Search of the Many-Rayed Star
- Replies: 56
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Re: In Search of the Many-Rayed Star
Found this 1960's brooch on etsy today. Not sure how strong the pin will be, what it's made from and whether it will hold a cloak in place but thought it was worth a look. Not too expensive. Will hopefully arrive in about two weeks. Just shows it is worth keeping a look out for vintage items that ma...
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inns of Middle Earth
- Replies: 40
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Re: Inns of Middle Earth
The Wasdale Head Inn, Cumbria, England
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inns of Middle Earth
- Replies: 40
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Inns of Middle Earth
Pubs, inns, taverns, appear a number of times in the tales Middle Earth. Do any Rangers have favourite drinking holes that could belong there? This could be because of the location, interior decor or the appearance of the building. To start things off here is one of my favourites, Dungeon Ghyll Hote...
Re: Ventile
I've used ventile to make a smock and it is pretty waterproof, especially if used in a double layer. It has the obvious advantage that it is a lot lighter and more breathable than oilcloth and canvas. I think my main stumbling point is that if I try to be true to the spirit of MERF, cotton, by Tolki...
Ventile
I'm considering using ventile as an alternative to canvas or oilcloth to make a lightweight tarp and possibly cloak. Just wondering as to people's views on the authenticity of using this material. Pros - 100% natural, no modern chemicals or artificial fabrics / membranes Cons - would it have been po...