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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #45 on: 2012-08-23, 15:03:35 »

PARF is probably out at this point. We made a point of going up there last week, during the weeks that it doesn't overlap with MDRF (which is our home faire). MDRF pretty much dominates our time for the next two months.

The weapons policy stinks. But we've managed to work around it lately with swords that are cut down and glued into the scabbard. Technically they disallow costume weapons as well, but once they saw that ours can't be drawn, they were OK with it.
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #46 on: 2012-08-23, 15:08:07 »
Yea, just talk to Sirs Edward or Wolf, they can tell you about the shenanigans involving swords in previous years.  There is an option you can try that some of our knights have already put into effect- the ubiquitous 'Faire sword'.  Find a wallhanger and glue/rivet it into the scabbard so that it can never be drawn...some of us have gotten away with that.  I have one I'm going to convert this or next weekend depending on time and such.  At least then you'd have something hanging at your side, even if it is only for show- but hey, that's what these faires are all about, the show, right?

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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #47 on: 2012-08-23, 15:31:21 »
I just reworked my 'Maryland Special' last night. This will be the fifth year of me carrying it and I had to reapply some epoxy glue because the blade had become quite loose. ;)
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #48 on: 2012-08-23, 15:48:41 »

BTW, this coming weekend's weather looks manageable:

http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/maryland/crownsville-2387843/

84 and sun/clouds on Saturday
80 and possible showers on Sunday.

I'd rather not wear the armor in the rain, so maybe Saturday.
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #49 on: 2012-08-23, 17:50:09 »
I can try but I won't have time to retro fit anything in FL more than likely. My faire (KRF) starts Sept. 1 so I am putting off opening day & going Sept. 3 instead. I'll see what wife & I can work out as we can only stop at one faire on way home as I must work on Sunday. MDRF does sound most probable & I'll just cope w/ no sword at faire (but bring them anyways). :(
I'll let you guys know either way from FL as I will have my laptop.

Maybe I'll just buy the MDRF & change their weapon policy.  ;D
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #50 on: 2012-08-23, 18:04:14 »
Quote from: Sir Brian on 2012-08-23, 15:31:21
I just reworked my 'Maryland Special' last night. This will be the fifth year of me carrying it and I had to reapply some epoxy glue because the blade had become quite loose. ;)

Brian, can you send me some pics of how your sword & scabbard rig looks so maybe I can duplicate?? :) 
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #51 on: 2012-08-23, 18:26:39 »
Quote from: Lord_Dane on 2012-08-23, 17:50:09
Maybe I'll just buy the MDRF & change their weapon policy.  ;D

If you could do that, that'd be awesome.  Then you could make it a full-time enterprise, or maybe make it last longer, like into the winter months.  I'd go, I know that much!  ;)

There's an old thread around here somewhere about the old VARF- it was on this large plot of land, still has a standing tower on it and some outbuildings that are just standing there...waiting for a buyer.
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #52 on: 2012-08-23, 23:06:27 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2012-08-23, 18:26:39
Quote from: Lord_Dane on 2012-08-23, 17:50:09
Maybe I'll just buy the MDRF & change their weapon policy.  ;D

If you could do that, that'd be awesome.  Then you could make it a full-time enterprise, or maybe make it last longer, like into the winter months.  I'd go, I know that much!  ;)

There's an old thread around here somewhere about the old VARF- it was on this large plot of land, still has a standing tower on it and some outbuildings that are just standing there...waiting for a buyer.

It's actually something I plan on doing in the future, Sir William. In fact, you would personally like the business concept I have. Been planning it for some time now. When capital venture & permits in place, I shall indeed start my business. :) I'll discuss with you.
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #53 on: 2012-08-23, 23:46:29 »
Here you go Lord_Dane. The first picture is from last year and the second from around 2008/2009 season after I got the counterbalance issue resolved. All I did was cut off the blade except for approximately 4 -5 inches and then used epoxy glue to secure it into the scabbard.  :)
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #54 on: 2012-08-24, 04:53:01 »
Thanks for the pics, Sir Brian. Leave 4 Tampa in morning w/ wife & eldest step-son. I will be in touch from Tampa resort. God speed. :)
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #55 on: 2012-08-24, 19:40:48 »
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Thanks for the pics, Sir Brian. Leave 4 Tampa in morning w/ wife & eldest step-son. I will be in touch from Tampa resort. God speed. :)

Perfect timing, enjoy the Hurricane!  Although it looks like it's dead set on hitting us here in Pcola.
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #56 on: 2012-08-24, 21:07:39 »
Well, I can't make opening weekend. Any other weekends planned out?
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #57 on: 2012-08-25, 04:04:49 »

I'll be there most weekends. I usually only skip a few days here and there.
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #58 on: 2012-08-25, 10:31:45 »
Labor day weekend is looking like a good assembly of the Order with the possibility of meeting Lord_Dane and his lady on that Saturday.  :)
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Re: MDRF, 2012
« Reply #59 on: 2012-08-27, 00:56:40 »
Sunday then? I'll need to start making plans...

Sir James, can you make it, and if so, could I bum a ride, per our usual arrangement?
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