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Sir Brian

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Re: Time for a gorget!
« Reply #30 on: 2011-05-21, 12:38:18 »
Yes it certainly does Sir John! But I pace myself and stay hydrated as much as possible. It is only really bad when it gets into the high 80’s or more and high humidity. Then it becomes a mental battle of endurance because your body is working so hard to keep your brain and core cool. I try my best to remember that there was no real relief for knights back in the day and I also consider our service men and women having to endure such grueling heat in combat gear.  :-\
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Re: Time for a gorget!
« Reply #31 on: 2011-05-23, 16:20:20 »
I do all of that as well, but stop short of soiling myself (or my armor and smallclothes lol).  It can get hot but I think of it similarly...the knights of old did not enjoy air conditioning or numerous hydration sources...tepid water or wine and lots of sweat, eh?
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