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Military Through the Ages 2014
Ian:
So today was the first day of MTA 2014 in Jamestown Settlement. For those not familiar, MTA (Military Through the Ages) is a Living History Timeline Event in Jamestown, VA. It spans a pretty large time. I think the earliest group there this year are the Franks and Vikings. For those that know John Kronberg, he's with the Franks this year. I have the privilege of being with La Belle Compagnie this year for their encampment. We're doing 1414, in preparation for next year being the 600th anniversary of Agincourt.
I had the honor of being Squire to Sir Geoffrey Peel today in the arming pavilion! It was pretty surreal having the opportunity to squire for the group that really got me serious and inspired to do Living History in the first place! La Belle's encampment is just stunning. I've got over 200 photos just from today to go through, and we've still got tomorrow to go. I will be sure to post some photos here and get a much larger flickr album set up when it's all said and done.
I wore my turnshoes from about 8:30 this morning to about 6:00 this evening, and they really performed great! Everything held together well, and they were as comfortable as one can hope for. I would definitely say it's very comparable to being barefoot in feel, but with the protection of a piece of 9 oz leather on your sole. I'm happy to report that on straw, grass, wet grass, gravel etc... there was no slipperiness whatsoever with the shoes!
I'll get one or two photos up here in a minute, but I'm not going to process all 200 right now :)
Sir Wolf:
i think the romans were supposed to go but something happened to all of them last minute. mta is a great event and i am surprised labelle let u dress for your first event and not be a stage hand. they used to do that for a few events till you got your kit and legs "wet" lol so big kodo's for them. how was big James? lol and Jeff Johnson? olddddddddddddd friends of mine from Lord Grey's retinue (who should have been camped next to you)
its a great event, for those that can, go tomorrow
Don Jorge:
My baron and baroness were up there and their pics make it seem like it was a lot of fun! Grats on being a squire!
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Sir Rodney:
--- Quote from: Sir Ian ---I had the honor of being Squire to Sir Geoffrey Peel today in the arming pavilion!
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My emotions are conflicted between extreme jealousy and great happiness for you!
--- Quote from: Sir Ian ---I'll get one or two photos up here in a minute, but I'm not going to process all 200 right now :)
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Yes please!
Sir Nate:
--- Quote from: Ian on 2014-03-15, 23:49:09 ---We're doing 1414, in preparation for next year being the 600th anniversary of Agincourt.
I wore my turnshoes from about 8:30 this morning to about 6:00 this evening, and they really performed great! Everything held together well, and they were as comfortable as one can hope for. I would definitely say it's very comparable to being barefoot in feel, but with the protection of a piece of 9 oz leather on your sole. I'm happy to report that on straw, grass, wet grass, gravel etc... there was no slipperiness whatsoever with the shoes!
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1. Agin court feels like just yesterday that giant cavalry made the ground shake.
2. Great to hear they turned out well.
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