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Main => The Campaign => Topic started by: SirNathanQ on 2011-08-09, 15:45:03
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Alright, who's going, and on what day?
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I usually plan on being there all weekend on the opening.
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Well, I guess I'll be in attendance for the first weekend as well. Not sure about Sunday, but most likely on Saturday.
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This will be the first year in about 5 years that I will not make it to at least one day of MdRF. Unfortuanately with me being part of the Trayned Band at PaRF, I am unlikely to be able to get away to sneak off to Maryland. Take lots of pictures and have fun in my place.
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we will miss you, Sir Mathew.
I will try for Saturday, and if there's a soccer game then I'll be there on Sunday.
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Are you guys east cost?
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I'll be there on Sunday and hope to make all three days on Labor day weekend.
I'm also hoping to entice Sir Andrew and his lady to join us on Labor day weekend. ;)
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So for all the guys who do both days, do you have local rooming, like a hotel or something for the night? Cause MDRF is about a 2.5 hour drive for me.
I would like to do both days, and it might be a bit easier to get by the folks with something like that.
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Are you guys east cost?
Some of us are...where are you located, Leganoth?
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So for all the guys who do both days, do you have local rooming, like a hotel or something for the night? Cause MDRF is about a 2.5 hour drive for me.
I would like to do both days, and it might be a bit easier to get by the folks with something like that.
For me it's about a 70 minute drive, so we just suck it up and drive it both days.
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Oh. The website says it has hotels within 10 minutes. Anyone here ever stay at those?
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Does it give names? I've not yet been on the site. My thought is they might be referencing Rip's...which is a combo restaurant/motel in the style of a Howard Johnson's (not sure if you ever heard of those, but our older brethren might)...good food at the least, can't speak for the accomodations.
Edit: Ok, just checked the site and they're advertising Springhill Suites in Annapolis, a Marriott establishment. Generally speaking, Marriott hotels are good hotels, slightly subpar than say, Embassy Suites, but a step above the likes of Holiday Inn or Econo Lodge (or Super8 or Motel6 for that matter)- probably offers a free continental breakfast and the usual amenities. Annapolis is a nice town...from the little I've seen of it.
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Are you guys east cost?
Some of us are...where are you located, Leganoth?
California here
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There's more than a few decent renn faires out there, right? You attend any?
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There's more than a few decent renn faires out there, right? You attend any?
I went to the faire in june i think, and they left i dont think theyre around anymore here
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Yeah, how much would that cost? Anyone stayed at that chain before?
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Most of the hotels in Annapolis run around $100 and up to $150 per night. There are some cheaper ones but those have their own inherent risks. You could always go further out from Crownsville/Annapolis area and perhaps get cheaper accommodations. ;)
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That's a good point. It probably doesn't hurt to widen your search radius. Driving 30 minutes to faire isn't that big of a deal, so you don't have to find accommodations right next to the site.
$150/night sounds like a lot when you just need a place to crash to save a bunch of driving.
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Yeah, true. 30 minutes is pretty easy
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Says the man who is being chauffeured to and from the Faire! Check with your 'driver', Sir Nathan and see if that would be amenable to him. You could also try priceline.com for the hotels in the area; tell Price Line what you're willing to pay and they'll find hotels willing to accomodate. Trick is to do it as you get nearer the deadline...too far out and you'll end up paying retail prices because of the length of time they'll have to fill those rooms.
Just a thought.
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Hey, I can drive!
My Dad actually prefers that he drive me.
And I'm guessing that he will indeed prefer a 30 minute drive to a 2 hours and 30 minute drive......
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I'm planning for Saturday of opening weekend if all goes well.
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In case I can only make one day out of the two, what's the day the most will be there?
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Most likely it'll be Saturday...some of us might need the extra day on Sunday to recoup.
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So Saturday is optimal? Agreed?
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So Saturday is optimal? Agreed?
In my case, yes.
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It seems the easiest for everyone. That's probably when I'm gonna show.
So when and where at the faire?
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Is anyone going to be knighted that weekend?
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So far we haven't made any additional knighting plans. Pretty much I'm leaving it to the folks who have been offered it to let us know when they're ready to continue. :)
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I was planning on working that Saturday of opening weekend but my wife confirmed via the MDRF website that opening weekend is still going to be 'kids' weekend so I must make an appearance both days, although I will arrive on opening day a little bit later than usual since will have to go into work extra early in order to leave at a decent enough time. I will be in full armor unless the temperature/humidity index is above 95. :)
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Wow, 95? Heh.
Well, maybe I need to be planning on armor as well then. :)
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I'll be in full kit regardless of the weather, altho, the hotter it is, the less time I'll spend in it. :)
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Wow, 95? Heh.
Well, maybe I need to be planning on armor as well then. :)
I've gone in armor at GARF around the 98 - 100 heat index and it was brutal. I know I can do it but I would rather not. If it's too hot then I'll go with the armor light option like on the last day of VARF. ;)
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That was a good look for you, Sir Brian. Looked like a Ranger you did.
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I'll be in my early 14th century Teutonic Knight kit.
I'll wear it no matter what the weather. If I can do the plate, the maille will be nothing ;)
So is there a good time, or place in the faire? For us to meet up? It's a bit bigger than VARF
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Believe it or not, the plate's not nearly as energy-sapping as mail is. Of course, I don't wear full plate so that might make a difference.
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From my experience, theyre right about the same in energy sapping.
I was speaking of the heat, which is much worse in plate.
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So is there a good time, or place in the faire? For us to meet up? It's a bit bigger than VARF
Several of us typically hangout around the White Hart tavern. Even if we don't stay together as a group we'll frequently return there. ;)
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I wish I could come down now that I got my really cool plate armor and buff coat. It really is a shame that PaRF and MdRF overlap. In any case, those of you going enjoy.
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So is there a good time, or place in the faire? For us to meet up? It's a bit bigger than VARF
We can arrange times and places, trade cell phone numbers, etc. But as Sir Brian pointed out, that area inside or next to the White Hart (facing the food booths) is sort of our default meeting area. People in our circles of friends pass through there frequently and often hang out around there.
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Alright, I'll make my way there then. :)
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I think we should trade cell phone numbers anyway...it only makes sense should one of us get lost trying to find the others. I know, not likely to happen but it may help with coordination, if not that day, one day.
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I'm fine with that, wanna do it by PM, or in the order section of the forum?
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Either way. Order section is probably fine, since it's non-public.
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Well we are a week away from opening day and I have several concerns vexing me. :-\
1.) With all the new changes going on at MDRF this year I am concerned those of us with the 'Maryland Special' swords may not be allowed to have them. :(
2.) Although VARF was very gracious to our order I am not as confident of MDRF being so, thus I do not intend to bring any of the ‘Honorary Page’ certificates for the kids. I do not think MDRF will be as accommodating. :-\
3.) The weather forecast thus far looks promising for both days so I will be wearing full armor on Saturday at least and perhaps armor ‘light’ on Sunday.
4.) I’m hoping I will get my newest surcoat in time to wear with my great helm on Saturday, if it isn’t ready then I’ll have to go with the bascinet which needs cleaning and will need to be added to my ‘TO DO’ list for this week that is already pretty full with yard work (if it ever stops raining), sword practice, a final surcoat fitting and thrice daily wound cleaning for one of my ‘feral’ cats makes for a very hectic week! :o
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Maryland Special swords?
I can't wait to see the new Surcoat, Sir Brian!
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Maryland Special swords are the swords Sir Edward and I was able to bring into MDRF. Essentially they have their blades removed and the hilt is permanently secured to a hard scabbard with epoxy. I've just got into the habit of calling mine my 'Maryland Special'. ;)
On a couple of positive notes I had my initial fitting for the new pattern yesterday and she assured me that she'll have it ready by Friday as long as I can get the fabric trim I ordered online to her by Thursday and lo and behold I received the fabric trim in the mail yesterday as well and can drop it off to her on Monday! ;D
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Sweet! Can't wait to see some pics of the finished product!
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1.) With all the new changes going on at MDRF this year I am concerned those of us with the 'Maryland Special' swords may not be allowed to have them. :(
Yeah, we'll just have to wait and see. They've never been consistent in how they enforce that sort of thing. And technically, even "costume" swords are against the rules there. But they've been lenient when we've shown them it doesn't come out of the scabbard. Hopefully they'll continue with that, but we'll see.
2.) Although VARF was very gracious to our order I am not as confident of MDRF being so, thus I do not intend to bring any of the ‘Honorary Page’ certificates for the kids. I do not think MDRF will be as accommodating. :-\
That is true. Especially since they passed it through the grapevine to "tone down" the thing with the coins. MDRF gets a little weird about playtrons sometimes. For instance, one of the guys we know (Rob, who is one of the yeoman at VARF now) used to wear this great leather fantasy "Dragon Lord" armor. MDRF got really twitchy about it and asked him to stop dressing up in it. Just because he looked intimidating. Even though he's one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet.
3.) The weather forecast thus far looks promising for both days so I will be wearing full armor on Saturday at least and perhaps armor ‘light’ on Sunday.
Excellent. I'll keep an eye on the weather too. Full kit one day, and light kit on the other isn't a bad idea.
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Sheesh. MDRF needs to calm down.
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For instance, one of the guys we know (Rob, who is one of the yeoman at VARF now) used to wear this great leather fantasy "Dragon Lord" armor. MDRF got really twitchy about it and asked him to stop dressing up in it. Just because he looked intimidating. Even though he's one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet.
Is Rob the guy in pic #6 here - http://www.james-anderson-iii.com/events/mrf/2010 (http://www.james-anderson-iii.com/events/mrf/2010) ?
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Nope, afraid not. I'll have to keep my eyes open for pics of him. He hasn't worn it in about 2 years now I don't think.
EDIT: I don't know if the album is set public, but he has images posted on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.7613337342.22600.548542342 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.7613337342.22600.548542342)
Further EDIT: I remember some people complaining about people with helmets or masks. Like, somehow hiding your face automatically turns you into a criminal.
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Yeah I remember Rob's armor...it is excellent and a damn shame they had the audacity to tell him not to wear the garb. He looked sinister but is the nicest guy. Yeah how the management at MDRF reacts to some playtrons is cause for serious concern and yet how they'll consistently ignore completely obnoxious and rowdy drunken retards tends to make my blood boil! :o
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Man, those small children he's posing with really seem absolutely terrified. ;)
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Well it looks like Hurricane Irene just might be there for opening day as well. :(
So far 70% chance of rain Saturday and 60% on Sunday. Question is to armor up still or don't go at all? On a side note I wore armor light last Sunday @ PARF and got pretty drenched but did not sustain any rust since I applied a liberal coat of gun oil before leaving for the faire and reapplied another coat when I got home a couple hours after getting soaked. This could be one of those times to stock up on more gun oil! ;)
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Hmm...a healthy spray of Flitz might help me. I have to do some tailoring to my hauberk this week...looking forward to the first day, rain or shine! If its raining heavily, I'll stay as long as I'm able just to see what its like to be waterlogged in armor. Heh.
I'll see what the consensus is before I go about crafting a MDRF special sword. I would've done it sooner but I kind of liked the SLO I got to use for it so I haven't done it yet.
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Well, I don't mind getting rained on a little in my aluminum/stainless mail. The elbows, knees, and helm are all that really can rust on me, and they're all optional pieces I can leave off, and lighten up a little. Heck, I can go really light and leave the chausses off too.
don't you love how we're getting beautiful weather right now, and it's going to rain on the weekend? Just perfect. ::)
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try camping on lake erie when i tornado is out over teh water and lightning strikes the field your in and a tree above someones tent. ya that was me saturday night ehhehe
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Hey, sounds like you had an adventurous weekend, Wolf. :)
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You took your armour off when it started lightning, didn't you?
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He probably did. Wuss. lol
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Well it looks like Hurricane Irene just might be there for opening day as well. :(
So far 70% chance of rain Saturday and 60% on Sunday. Question is to armor up still or don't go at all? On a side note I wore armor light last Sunday @ PARF and got pretty drenched but did not sustain any rust since I applied a liberal coat of gun oil before leaving for the faire and reapplied another coat when I got home a couple hours after getting soaked. This could be one of those times to stock up on more gun oil! ;)
I heard about the rain too. I'll be going either way, though the amount of time I stay will depend on the weather. Mother Nature can rain down on me with all her might - pfft, stainless steel! - although lightning will be a deciding factor as to when to shed the armor....
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The good news is that MDRF is about 2/3 under tree-cover. When it gets really rainy, most of the danes will bug out, and then there's room in the taverns for the garbed playtrons.
But we'll just have to see what the hurricane does.
I'm thinking that if it's looking like a good chance of rain, I'll be leaving the mail chausses, elbows/knees, and helmet off. That lets me wear my tall boots (mud is no problem), and not worry about my steel bits rusting. Everything else is fine in the rain-- aluminum mail, linen surcoat, leather bracers, etc.
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GET WET
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I'll show. Will there be an actual time when most will definatly be around? I'm aiming to set off at ten at the absolute latest.
And yes, I also fear little from the rain, as most of my maille bits are zinc coated, and I have a nice big mantle to cover most. Those trees also help a good bit too ;)
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Not sure on the time yet. Kat and I often get there 11-ish, but I would like to make gate. If I armor up light (no chausses particularly) it goes on a lot faster too. So we'll see.
Those chausses take nearly 20 minutes to put on, because of all the lacing. I think I timed it at 17 minutes one morning. Ugh.
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you need to think of something to make that go a lot faster!
"wait for me guys! don't start the battle without me! I gotta get my chausis on!" hahahah
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Yeah, I need two squires. One for each leg. :)
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Well, looking at the weather report, right now it's looking like Saturday may have rain showers, but Sunday is the ugly one, with lots of wind and rain (though cooler).
I'm hoping this means Saturday indeed ends up not being too bad. Skipping Sunday isn't out of the question, depending on how things develop.
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I hope Saturday's rain holds off until later. Sunday doesn't look salvageable so I might go into work for a few hours and then go to MASHS free play Sunday (if it isn’t cancelled due to hurricane force winds).
There is still an open invitation to you all who are interested! ;)
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My parents are considering not letting me go on account of the hurricane :(
How's the latest on weather looking?
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Wheather doesn't look to good for PaRF or MdRF on Sun. This would be the third weekend in a row we have had rain on one of the two days. Not a very auspicious start to Faire season. Anyway, those of you heading to Maryland take care, it's supposed to be worse there. I'm hoping we can salvage some of the day, but not optomistic about it.
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Sunday, particularly early, is looking ugly. But now Saturday doesn't look great either:
"Windy with morning showers evolving to a steady, soaking rain in the afternoon. Humid. High 79F. Winds ENE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a half an inch. "
Of course, we've done faire in horrendous rain before and still had a good time. We went to PARF a while back as an "after wedding" activity. Some friends were getting married just a couple of miles up the road. Of course it rained all day. PARF had white water flowing down the trenches. It was crazy.
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PaRF's new policy is if they can not do the evening joust, they will close (as soon as it is determined they will be unable to get the field in order) and issue free return passes. I'm guess Sun. we will be doing this for the third time this season, a new record.
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I'm still going on the assumption that we're all meeting up on Saturday...I'm going to try to make the gate opening ceremony if only because I've never seen it before.
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I just checked the national weather picture for the weekend. All you guys on the East coast - please play safe this weekend!
(The weather is absolutely perfect in MN thanks, in part, to you guys keeping all the crap over there.)
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LOL
Glad we could help out, Lord Rodney. ;)
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Is the faire still happening this weekend, or is it in the evacuation zone? Stay safe good sirs, stay safe!
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No evacuation here, so the faire will go on. We're going to get wind and rain, but not evacuation levels.
If you guys want to rethink the armor thing, that's cool. I'm still planning on armoring light, since it's all aluminum. It actually takes less abuse than my other garb, which is more suede/leather based.
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Yeah, I won't be able to go. :(
My dad also has taken sick, so it seems the fates have frowned upon this weekend, my brethren.
Any others we can plan? :D
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I can't make next saturday due to wedding commitments, but I'd possibly (probably) be in for Sunday. I'm going to attempt to head out tomorrow; if the weather is bad in the morning, I may hold off, as I'll be going alone. I'm taking garb in case I don't feel up to armoring up by myself (dressing myself, I mean), as my wife will not be able to help me. I'm not sure if I'll make opening gate, but I should be there shortly thereafter.
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I can't make it. Besides my armor is all regular steel, in the rain it will rust which I don't want...
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Well I won't be armoring up. Even though I have a good layer of oil on my steel it wouldn't repel the amount of rain we'll be getting. Labor day weekend looks perfect so I'll wear armor 2 out of the three days. Probably Saturday and Monday. Today will be our wet garb day...Pirates! ;)
We'll just have to coordinate another weekend to meet up my brethren! :)
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Gentlemen, I am going to sit this one out and use the time to work on my kit some more. I was not happy with it during the test fit last night, and I'm going to use the opportunity to improve on it. How is next sun/mon looking for everyone? Should I start a new thread for that?
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I can try to rename the thread "Re-opening Weekend MDRF". ;)
Sunday could end up being fairly nice if the rain moves out like they are predicting!
But yeah next weekend for sure! :)
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Yeah, we could just rename the thread for next week. :)
I ran into Sir William today, but I think we're the only ones who made it. Kat and I made it in time to see the gate show this morning, and stayed til "close"... that is, at 3pm they closed early. But we didn't get too ridiculously wet. The wind hadn't really kicked up yet, and so the umbrella did a good job.
But get this-- Apparently this time I forgot to pre-wash my linens before making my ankh surcoat. The blue is starting to bleed into the white quite a bit. Grrrr... I wonder what will happen if I throw the whole thing in the washing machine and just wash it several times. Hard to say.
Anyway, as for next week. On the labor day weekend, we usually only do faire sat/sun, and skip monday. But nothing's decided yet.
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Bummer about the surcoat, Sir Edward! I hope it isn't ruined.
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Sir Edward, http://www.shoutitout.com/en-US/Products/Pages/shout-color-catcher.aspx (http://www.shoutitout.com/en-US/Products/Pages/shout-color-catcher.aspx).
I've never tried it, but it came to my mind after I made my torse out of red and white then realized I had not pre-washed it. Figured it couldn't hurt.
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Ah, excellent. I think I need to try that. I'm tempted to wash it 3 or 4 times in a row with that stuff and see if I can get rid of the loose dye.
Now that the surcoat is drying off, it doesn't look quite as bad as it did at first, but it did bleed for sure. Most of the bleeding is in the lower part, where the wind was blowing rain onto my legs.
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You should also try adding a little white distilled vinegar to the wash to help keep the colors
bright as was suggested to me by the seamstress who made two of my surcoats. ;)
http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=8 (http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=8)
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Cool. :)
BTW, faire is CLOSED today. Too much wind/water damage on the site and on crownsville rd.
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Sir Edward, http://www.shoutitout.com/en-US/Products/Pages/shout-color-catcher.aspx (http://www.shoutitout.com/en-US/Products/Pages/shout-color-catcher.aspx).
I've never tried it, but it came to my mind after I made my torse out of red and white then realized I had not pre-washed it. Figured it couldn't hurt.
I'm trying these today. I'll let you all know how it turns out. In a way I'm lucky it started bleeding toward the bottom from a little rain, before I tried to wash the whole thing. I read the directions on the box, and they suggest using 2 or 3 sheets if you have new or non-colorfast items. I threw in 4. And when it's done, I'll throw those out, and probably run the machine again with another 4. I'm hoping this saves me having too much bleed, but I'd need to wash it sooner or later anyway, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this does the trick.
I'm going to pre-wash the rest of that fabric before I make another surcoat from it too.
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I'm trying these today. I'll let you all know how it turns out. In a way I'm lucky it started bleeding toward the bottom from a little rain, before I tried to wash the whole thing. I read the directions on the box, and they suggest using 2 or 3 sheets if you have new or non-colorfast items. I threw in 4. And when it's done, I'll throw those out, and probably run the machine again with another 4. I'm hoping this saves me having too much bleed, but I'd need to wash it sooner or later anyway, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this does the trick.
Well, the machine was finishing up the first run when I typed that. Guess what? It works. And not just a little. It's amazing how well this is working. It's pulling dye out that already bled, in addition to absorbing new bleed. Awesome.
The dye-absorbing sheets went in white, came out a solid blue, and the white linen looked great. I'm running it a second time now.
Kat and I are having a good laugh over here. All the knightly guys trading laundry tips. :)
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well u know you should always pre wash your linens. it helps with shrinkage and making the fiber become a tighter weave as well. remember to wash in cold and dry with no heat!
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Yeah, I usually do. I always have. This is the first time I forgot.
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Next up, on modern chivalry, Tips to do the dishes in gauntlets without drying out your hands! ;D
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lol! You just had to go there Sir Nathan! That is pretty much how I wash my maille gauntlets! I put them on and wash them with mild laundry detergent in the sink! I suppose I could save a step by washing the dishes at the same time instead of cleaning out the sink first in order to wash my gauntlets! :D
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you know there is rumor that in the 16th century they used mail bits to help scrub dishes and pans didnt you? heheheh
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I'm trying these today. I'll let you all know how it turns out. In a way I'm lucky it started bleeding toward the bottom from a little rain, before I tried to wash the whole thing. I read the directions on the box, and they suggest using 2 or 3 sheets if you have new or non-colorfast items. I threw in 4. And when it's done, I'll throw those out, and probably run the machine again with another 4. I'm hoping this saves me having too much bleed, but I'd need to wash it sooner or later anyway, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this does the trick.
Well, the machine was finishing up the first run when I typed that. Guess what? It works. And not just a little. It's amazing how well this is working. It's pulling dye out that already bled, in addition to absorbing new bleed. Awesome.
The dye-absorbing sheets went in white, came out a solid blue, and the white linen looked great. I'm running it a second time now.
Kat and I are having a good laugh over here. All the knightly guys trading laundry tips. :)
This is excellent news....the cross on my surcoat bled heavily...I've got splashes of red from my scabbard as well...almost looks like I might've gotten a little bloody. Hmm...I may want to leave that like that...Templars weren't overly clean after all, right? :)
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While we’re trading laundry tips, let’s not forget the power of the sun. I made the mistake of storing my heraldic tabard in direct sunlight! :o The right shoulder has now faded due to the sun. :( Don’t do this…
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Ha, learned that lesson the hard way myself...one of my katana has faded ito wrap due to exposure to the sun. I keep the blinds closed but a sliver of light always made it through...just enough to bleach the handle wrapping. lol
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Yeah, sunlight (UV specifically) is quite evil. I have a tapestry/banner that I hung over a window (instead of doing the normal thing and getting curtains). Even though the blinds were kept shut most of the time, the back-side of that tapestry has lost nearly all of its color.
Even the little bits of sun that make it through the blinds can ruin things. It's nuts.
EDIT: BTW the weather is really nice today here. And of course it was nice on Monday/Tuesday last week. Why did the storm have to hit right on the weekend? All this nice armor-weather is being wasted on work-days. I'm hoping this coming weekend looks good.
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Hear hear! I just returned back from a walking inspection of the waterfront and thought the entire time what wonderful weather to wear full armor!
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I had a great time, rain notwithstanding- one of the things I wanted to experience was wearing armor under adverse weather conditions...even though it was mostly mail (coif, hauberk) I also wore splinted bracers and plate greaves. Naturally the moisture made my clothing heavier than usual, and the cloak was especially waterlogged. I also noticed that my hauberk is stainless but my coif is not; the splinted bracers from Merc Tailor held up better (showed less signs of rust) than the plate greaves from Mad Matt's armory...probably just a matter of the protectants and polishes used (the greaves are brand new and basically untreated). Also, mud gets into everything!
I'd do it all over again given the chance. :)
Nathan, I hope your Dad feels better soon...being sick sucks.
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I've spent hours after faire the last few weekends cleaning my armor, musket and sword. We had rain at least once every weekend since opening, I've gone through more oil this season already than the last 5 put together. blueing the armor did help inhibit rusting, but does still happen.
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So who is going this weekend to MDRF? It looks like they rescheduled and combined kids’ free admission weekend with senior citizen free admission on Labor Day. Weather so far looks very promising with only 30% chance of rain Sat/Sun and 40% on Monday. I’ll be in armor for sure on Saturday & maybe Sunday, Monday I could go armor light. – Never tried three days straight in armor. ;)
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We usually just go two days on the labor-day weekend. We haven't worked out the plans, but I'm guessing we'll do what we usually do, which is to go to faire on Sat/Sun and take monday off.
I'm definitely planning on Saturday (my mom is meeting us there). If the weather cooperates, I'd like to armor up on Saturday.
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I'll be out of town this weekend...but returning Sunday night so Monday might be doable, will just have to see.
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Ugh! The weather forecast is now calling for high 80’s with humidity bringing the heat index to the low 90’s. I guess it was too much to hope for that this week’s perfect weather would stay through the weekend! :(
I am still armoring up even though I'll be thinking this all day Saturday!
...8) - thoughts, 8) - thoughts, 8) - thoughts
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If it weren't for the humidity, 90s would be bearable. You'll still be ok though...just remember to hydrate...alternate your ales with waters, you know?
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Originally they were calling for 89 and thunderstorms for Saturday, which looks like is pushing off to Sunday now. I hope the nicer weather drags out even further. Even if it's warm on Saturday, I'd still prefer the hot muggy day to be Sunday when I can wear something else. :)
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Most likely I'll be going on sunday. Saturday is a wedding day, but I'm not sure if I'm going to it or not (it's my wife's friend and she's going, though).
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Saturday is a wedding day, but I'm not sure if I'm going to it or not (it's my wife's friend and she's going, though).
It's a trap! If you don't go with your wife, you'll need to keep the armour on once you get home! ;D
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Well, I'm thinking I'll armor up tomorrow, and go in lighter garb Sunday.
http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/maryland/crownsville-2387843/ (http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/maryland/crownsville-2387843/)
Tomorrow it's mid-80's with a chance of thunderstorms. Sunday is upper 80's and still a chance of thunderstorms. So Sunday is probably the day I'll just wear my woodsman stuff or something.
Usually we just go the two days on Labor-Day weekend.
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Anyone else looking to Sunday? Weather permitting, I might go.
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wish i could. looks like this weekend maybe the weekend to hit it cause next weekend might be bad due to that next hurricane
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Anyone else looking to Sunday? Weather permitting, I might go.
Today is out for me, tomorrow is a possibility but depends on how things go today around the house/yard.
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I'll be going tomorrow. Anyone else definatly going?
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sir brian, a kid in my ww2 troop took your pic and sent it to me asking if i knew you ehehe i said well duh of course i do! and told him to tell u hi for me and look for Sir Edward ;)
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Sir Brian and I will be there tomorrow/Sunday. I'm not doing armor though. With the humidity, I kinda pushed it today and ended up paying for it a bit. I'm going super light tomorrow.
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Ditto for me! I'm not even going armor light! I have some serious pointing issues to
contend with my leg armor and pourpoint. Btw here is a couple of pictures of
Sir Edward and I. Check out my newest surcoat. :)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day1044.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day1037.jpg)
And this is the back of the surcoat.
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day1040.jpg)
Yes I had my seamstress use this design for my new surcoat. ;)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/mb10.jpg)
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awesome man great!
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I was up much too late working on tailoring my mail and trying to get my kit presentable. Today is out. :(
edit: note to self. do NOT wash pourpoint in the washing machine. it shrinks. badly. sigh.
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Well we certainly missed you James! Squire Nathan looked great in his harness!
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/P9040024.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/P9040025.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/P9040026.jpg)
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Well we certainly missed you James! Squire Nathan looked great in his harness!
Indeed he does! The lack of bingo wings is inspiring, as one currently suffering that affliction. I was met yesterday morning with an interesting surprise after posting and before I even shut down the computer - my mother-in-law and sister-in-law came to visit, so my wife and I took them to lunch and then to spend the day in Harpers Ferry. I debated on wearing armor there, but it wouldn't have been the same. ;)
I am set on going next weekend, armor or not, even if it means just wearing garb.
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Thank you for the kind words, and to you Sir Brian for posting!
Yes, it's great not having the dreaded bingo wing. But boy did that kit try to kill me with the heat!
I guess I forgot the Baltic Crusades were a bit cooler..... :P
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Looove the new surcoat, Sir Brian! And Squire Nathan, I never stop marvelling how one so young has such a nice kit!
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Thank you Red Knight and I agree Sir Nathan's harness is most impressive, all the more so when you
consider his age! :)
Here are some pictures from Labor Day visit to MDRF. I am really starting to like my "light-armor" kit.
Despite getting pretty drenched in the afternoon the steel had a good coat of oil and no rust formed after
wiping it dry and reapplying the oil when I got home. ;D
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day3009.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day3014.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day3013.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day3012.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF2011day3032.jpg)
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So they let you in with the Faire swords...excellent to know! Now, I just need you fellows to remind me how you made them so I can craft mine!
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You'll need:
A SLO with a hard scabbard.
A dremel tool with a cutting wheel or hacksaw.
A kit of quick hardening epoxy.
Cut the blade off approximately 3" from the crossguard and another cut approximately 6" from the tip.
Liberally smear the epoxy onto the top 6" section blade and drop it down into the scabbard.
Bang the scabbard a few times to ensure the blade is all the way in.
- This is your counterweight for the hilt.
Next liberally smear epoxy onto the 3" section of blade with the hilt and insert it into the scabbard.
Let it setup overnight and it should be ready for MDRF!
You will then have a Maryland 'special'! ;)
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So you remove the major portion of the blade. I seem to recall you mentioning something about lead shot as a weight/balance?
Also, I noticed Nathan is smiling in his photos...that's a first, glad to see him capable of doing so. lol
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Yep, you could put other forms of ballast in the scabbard too. What I did with mine was to use about a 12" or 15" mid-section of the blade as the counterweight, and left about 5" on the hilt end. I also scored the portion that was still on the hilt with criss-cross lines before adding the epoxy, to ensure it would grip really well.
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So you remove the major portion of the blade. I seem to recall you mentioning something about lead shot as a weight/balance?
Also, I noticed Nathan is smiling in his photos...that's a first, glad to see him capable of doing so. lol
Yes I had to wrap lead straps around the outside of the scabbard and then hide it with the leather wrap because I didn't add any counter-weight while I was putting it together! :-[
...You see there are some advantages to not being the first or the "prototype" which is why I didn't mind you being knighted before me just in case Sir Edward's blade control was a little "off"! ;)
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I knew there was a reason why I was put forth first. All I can say is, God Himself would not have saved you from Milady's wrath had the knighting ceremony gone awry! lol
Thankfully, his hand was steady as I knew it would be...I was nervous, but not because of that. For me, it was a momentous occasion.
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Yeah, my nerves kicked up more than I expected. Go figure.
Hehe, I can just see it now. Sword-dubbing, with your hands shaking uncontrollably, hardly able to grip the sword. :)
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Oh dear, I might have to wear my helm for the ceremony after all! ;D
And heyy....I'm not he humorless non-smiling robot of the group! :P
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Yeah, my nerves kicked up more than I expected. Go figure.
Hehe, I can just see it now. Sword-dubbing, with your hands shaking uncontrollably, hardly able to grip the sword. :)
If I hear your sword rattling as it comes out of the scabbard, I will place my shield in front of the recipient just in case. LOL
Nathan, no, only in pictures do you do the whole brooding hero look. lol
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For me, it was a momentous occasion.
As well it should be. :)
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man i hope we get to come to one.
hmmmmmmmmmmm thinking. the wife does want to visit her mom this weekend... hmmmmmmmmmm
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What's that? Wolf's gonna show? :)
Sir James. ;)
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Yeah, plan attendance dates! plan attendance dates! ;D
Sir William, oh ok. Lol, gotta love miscommunication !
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What's that? Wolf's gonna show? :)
Sir James. ;)
I plan to get my $60 worth out of the 6 day pass. I should be able to make it as long as I know which day in advance. :)
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plans change. mother in law is sick with a fever. no trip for us this weekend
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It looks like there will be some scattered storms this weekend. Sunday is the slightly nicer day, as it's not supposed to hit 80, and should have slightly less rain overall. So I'm thinking Sunday is the armor day, and Saturday is the day to be more comfortable.
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Ditto for me. I'll probably go heavy if the chance of rain doesn't increase otherwise I'll go light again. On a side note my lovely wife was able to get much of the green bleed over from the white portion of my new surcoat so it doesn't look so bad. :)
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Sir Brian, I have heard that those Shout! inserts (detergent) work wonders in 'fixing' bled-over garments. Read it somewhere...think it was on AA maybe?
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hehe, I believe it was actually on this forum it was discussed Sir William and I tried a couple of times with several of those sheets each time with each one resulting in even more bleed over. Fortunately though my wife used a diluted mixture of bleach and got nearly all of it out, so I'll have to hand wash it from now on. Curious thing was that the inner liner is white linen under the white silk and the green didn't bleed onto the linen, just the silk. - Perhaps because it is raw silk, it is more susceptible to the dye? I intend to conduct an experiment with a couple of scrap pieces of green silk and white linen to see if it will bleed onto the linen, if not then I'll get one last surcoat made and forgo having the seamstress use the white silk! I will also see if she could make the griffon a little bigger like the one on my shield. ;)
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This weekend is out, as BJ will be doing further modifications, tweaks to make the kit a bit more maille-friendly.
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It looks like there will be some scattered storms this weekend. Sunday is the slightly nicer day, as it's not supposed to hit 80, and should have slightly less rain overall. So I'm thinking Sunday is the armor day, and Saturday is the day to be more comfortable.
Sunday looks like the day for me. Both my parents and parents-in-law are vying for us to spend the day with them saturday. :)
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A couple of familar faces here!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/www_317537_com/6122354546/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/www_317537_com/6122354546/#)
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I'm thinking light armor tomorrow. It's still been damn humid out here today. So basically I'll leave off the helm and chausses, but the shield etc should be ok.
Btw, this tapatalk app for the forum works great.
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.002501,-76.582776
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I'm not sure if I'll make gate tomorrow, but I'm planning to go in garb. My armor is "in between" status since I started a few things I haven't finished with it yet.
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Well I'm going in armor-lite given the high humidity. I hope to get there early enough to get some decent parking so I can change out my helm with my leather hood if it gets to hot.
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Hey, what about this weekend? Supposed to be in the 60s...the 60s!!! That means full armor, garb and cloaks! At least for me it does. lol
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Enjoy the good weather over there this weekend, everyone. :) I'll be hitting people with swords instead.
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Yep I'll be going heavy on Sunday! :)
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Sweet...hope to see you guys out there...not sure which day I'm going yet.
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Yep I'll be going heavy on Sunday! :)
Sunday for me as well. Saturday is family day again. :)
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Sunday, then?
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My rig is still being tweaked, and I'm fairly busy.
I really need to find out WTH our athletic director is thinking with consecutive Saturday soccer games..... ugh :P
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Better on Saturday than on Sunday...especially now that football season's back in swing. ;)
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No effect on me. I don't watch football. ;)
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Sunday is still the day for me. Today was family day. :)
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I'll be there in full armor. I'll make sure to take my cell phone as well, can't be sure I'll be able to hear it if I'm wearing the great helm though! :-\
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Next weekend I'm going on Saturday only, I think. We're running off to a wedding (someone else's) on Sunday.
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i think my family is going oct 1st.
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I made it out today but I may have overdone things a bit. We hiked around Harpers Ferry with some of the family on saturday, and I spent 5 hours afterwards trying to learn a new website development language, and made it to sleep around 2am, then up at 9am and 2 hours drive out to MD. I got lightheaded and headed back; I was unable to find Sir Brian to say goodbye.
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Sorry I missed saying goodbye to you as well Sir James! After finally making a complete circuit of the faire I stopped for a rest in front of a shop a friend works at and proceeded to sneak a knightly nap. ;)
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Sorry I missed saying goodbye to you as well Sir James! After finally making a complete circuit of the faire I stopped for a rest in front of a shop a friend works at and proceeded to sneak a knightly nap. ;)
Great minds think alike .. I posted when I arrived home and then promptly snuck in an hour nap before dinner. :)
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I am sorry I missed you fellows...but there's always the next one. :)