26
May

Deadliest Warrior

   Posted by: raynold   in Armour, Melee, Record

Deadliest WarriorShow on Spike that a friend was telling me about, the episode explained I thought was kind of bad from the get go.  Basic premise, pick two famous warrior classes from history, gather information on weapons, armor, etc, and then run a computer model simulation to see who would have won in a contest of arms.  I had my doubts when I heard about the show and now that I am finally watching an episode I am in even more doubt about the true measure of any outcome.  The current episode I am watching is pitting the William Wallace era Scottish warrior against the Shaka Zulu warrior, and more specifically those two leaders pitted against one another.

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14
May

Baron Wars

   Posted by: raynold   in Horses, Photos, SCA

Equestrian Marshals - Baron Wars 2009Last Saturday I went up to Bowling Green, Ohio to participate largely in the capacity as a marshal for the SCA event known as Baron Wars.  I have, in the past loved this event, though I have I think only been two times.  In the past it was held and very large historical fort overlooking a bluff of the river.  Times being what they way the site was made impractical so we moved to a large city park.  The event was awesome on a number of fronts, but let me please inquire as to who is order the weather?  Two weeks ago it was windy and getting hot, this past Saturday it was even more windy and darn near to cold.

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28
Apr

Brendokenfest

   Posted by: raynold   in Horses, SCA

BrendokenThe Midrealm kicked off the equestrian campaign season this past Saturday (25th of April 2009) with an event in North East modern day Ohio.  The event was held in the Barony of Brendoken.  I believe that that I can speak for all in saying that a good day of SCA equestrian activities was had by all.

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23
Apr

Midrealm Equestrian Events

   Posted by: rcornish   in Horses, SCA

The following is a quick glance at the current equestrian events that are scheduled for here in the Midrealm for this 2009 campaign season. There are definitely a few that are yet to be scheduled officially and I will repost when those are made official throughout the rest of the year. Also note that the updates will be found at the Midrealm’s Equestrian webpage.

Events 2009

  • Brendokenfest
    April 25
    Barony of Brendoken
    Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds (Dover, Ohio)
  • Baron Wars
    May 9
    March of the Marshes
    Everette E. Carter Park (Bowling Green, Ohio)
  • Push for Pennsic
    June 12 – 14
    Hawkes Keye
    Lebanon, OH
  • Crystal Chamfron
    June 27
    Shattered Crystal
    Wood River, IL
  • Clancy Day
    July 10 – 12
    Shire of Starleaf Gate
    Camp Rotary (Ray Township, MI)
  • Havoc in Hastings
    Sept 5-7
    Canton of Three Walls
    Hastings, Michigan
  • Afternoon of Fun
    October 2 – 4
    Shire of Eastwatch
    Burton, OH

3
Apr

Caesar – Photos

   Posted by: raynold   in Horses, Photos, SCA

Lora on OuijaFollow along on the addition of many pictures with ultimate intent of getting a photographical history of the lance, here on some pictures from another early event that we attended in pretty good numbers with Angel and SD in tow.  I know several folks were present, but they did not show up in very many pictures.  Also several good friends are in some of the pictures, including I am pretty sure both Que and Lora, not to mention the late Ouija, her famous mount.  Again the date is circa 2000 or 2001, but I can not be sure.

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