My Armory

[Joshua Santana]

once I get my new outfit done, I'll send a picture. I really will be a purple knight. (One thing about me is I do everything 110% plus never underestimate me and watch what you say to me...it may come back to haunt you.)

Oh I will be careful Sir John, and I think that would make you rather unique, we need some nice colors like purple. 

Eventually when three knights will sponsor me and I have the knighting at my house...I think you will be totally amazed at what I've done with the setup...you have no idea!

Cannot wait to see it!   

[Lord Dane]

Nice display. I'll need to put up some pics of my favorite pieces from my collection (once I get settled in). 

[Sir James A]

I'd love to have my own horse! I'd just need a bigger yard, and a friend who's a vet, and a stable, and a squire, and .... that's starting to sound like a lot.

[Joshua Santana]

I'd love to have my own horse! I'd just need a bigger yard, and a friend who's a vet, and a stable, and a squire, and .... that's starting to sound like a lot.

Yes Sir James, a lot more expenses to worry about.   

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

I used to ride every saturday (a rented horse) when I was in high school...after the army is when I bought the horse, but due to being a teaching assistant and going to graduate school, I had to sell him after 2 years. There aren't any more stables that rent horses in or near Philadelphia, but on vacations I'd always find a stable to ride one.

An interesting note...when we rented a cottage in the Poconos (PA) on Keen Lake, I found a stable and rented a horse. I told the guide about the horse I owned, which I'm sure he thought was only a story, so he gave me the most spirited horse in the stables, thinking I'd make a fool of myself. Much to his suprise, I did really well, and he told me in all the days of renting out that horse, I was trhe ONLY ONE to be able to keep him under control!

Sir John

[Sir Rodney]

Your story brought back fond memories.

When my wife and I were first dating we would take her family horses and ride around rural MN.  I learned alot on those rides, like how NOT to sit in a saddle.   Unfortunately the horses are long gone now...

[Joshua Santana]

I used to ride every saturday (a rented horse) when I was in high school...after the army is when I bought the horse, but due to being a teaching assistant and going to graduate school, I had to sell him after 2 years. There aren't any more stables that rent horses in or near Philadelphia, but on vacations I'd always find a stable to ride one.

An interesting note...when we rented a cottage in the Poconos (PA) on Keen Lake, I found a stable and rented a horse. I told the guide about the horse I owned, which I'm sure he thought was only a story, so he gave me the most spirited horse in the stables, thinking I'd make a fool of myself. Much to his suprise, I did really well, and he told me in all the days of renting out that horse, I was trhe ONLY ONE to be able to keep him under control!

Excellent story Sir John, that is quite an adventure right there.  Now I am interested in renting a horse or two.   

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

The summer between getting out of the army and going to grad school, I spent most of my time riding. Even in the winter I had special horse shoes put on him...with teflon strips so that he wouldn't slip on the ice or snow. I still have his saddle in my basement.

Sir John

[Joshua Santana]

The summer between getting out of the army and going to grad school, I spent most of my time riding. Even in the winter I had special horse shoes put on him...with teflon strips so that he wouldn't slip on the ice or snow. I still have his saddle in my basement.

 

[Sir James A]

The summer between getting out of the army and going to grad school, I spent most of my time riding. Even in the winter I had special horse shoes put on him...with teflon strips so that he wouldn't slip on the ice or snow. I still have his saddle in my basement.

Sir John

That's awesome.

[Sir William]

I thought teflon was ultra slick so that stuff doesn't stick to it, just slide off.  How did it work for your horse, Sir John?

[Sir James A]

I thought teflon was ultra slick so that stuff doesn't stick to it, just slide off.  How did it work for your horse, Sir John?

It's a bit strange to think about, but it works, just in "reverse" from most normal thoughts - the teflon will keep ice from sticking to horse's feet and causing him to slide around. The weight of the horse will generally keep him planted in the snow just fine. It's a "dirty little secret" for stuff like snow shovels and snow blowers.

http://www2.dupont.com/Consumer_Lubricants/en_US/products/silicone.html

[Sir William]

Well, well...I learned something new!  Thanks.

[Sir John of Felsenbau]

It worked great...it was made loke treads on a snow tire, so that it digs into the ice and snow.

Sir John