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Post by hikerjer on Apr 28, 2016 14:40:51 GMT -8
Hey, welcome from the Big Sky country. There is a wealth of knowledge to be gained here. I've been backpacking and hiking for 50+ years and I'm still learning all the time. It's a good place to be. Of course, comments in the political threads are a whole different realm. Don't judge us by them.
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Post by stickman on Apr 28, 2016 16:45:54 GMT -8
I went to Michigan once. I hope Detroit isn't representative of the whole state. It surely isn't! I noticed the standard set of questions in other posts, but I'm not answering unless asked Well then, shoot, I'll just have to ask. In three pages or less, please share your deepest feelings on: --bacon --beets --brussels sprouts --beer --scotch --kilts and finally, Pam vs. butter Bacon- It's my religion Beets- Love em pickled, hate the mess they make! Brussel Sprouts- Sauteed in bacon fat, garlic and onions and topped with bacon.... Beer- Nope. I still have four of them sitting in my fridge from the last time my brother visited a year ago. He's going to be disappointed when he drinks them! Scotch- I don't have that kind of money. Tequila instead Kilts- Wore one under my leather armor at Renn Fest. The boys enjoyed the breeze! Pam- only when I need to store my cast iron and butter only when I run out of bacon fat! Real butter though, none of that fake crap!
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Post by amaruq on Apr 29, 2016 3:26:01 GMT -8
leather armor at Renn Fest Oh no. Mail, plate, or nothing.
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 29, 2016 7:19:06 GMT -8
Oh no. Mail, plate, or nothing. I'd say for the bulk of period fighters, leather was probably more common than mail or plate. That would be the "armor" of the common man. Let him have his leather jerkin. Has to be more comfortable than cold steel.
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Post by amaruq on Apr 29, 2016 7:46:29 GMT -8
Also lighter and more flexible, improving speed and agility. I'm just giving the 'common man' and his armor a hard time. :-P
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Post by stickman on Apr 29, 2016 15:35:02 GMT -8
Ahh, but I make my own armor! I have the leather skill set, but not the metal skill set......yet. But I've also messed around with some chain mail for a customer.
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 29, 2016 18:06:39 GMT -8
Nice!
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Post by amaruq on Apr 30, 2016 4:29:51 GMT -8
Oh, that's really cool. Really impressive work.
While not at that level of skill yet I've also been dabbling in leatherwork: hand-stitching, riveting, wet-shaping. Belts, pouches, knife sheathes, a baldric for back-carry of a sword (part of a costume).
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Post by paula53 on Apr 30, 2016 16:17:22 GMT -8
Hello from Nevada. That is impressive work.
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Post by stickman on Apr 30, 2016 18:15:29 GMT -8
Thanks all! I felt that I had to learn a dying art...one that will always be useful, and leather was my thing. It's expensive to start, but once you acquire the tools, it's quite inexpensive. I haven't found how to transform it over to backpacking yet(due to the shear weight), but I feel some knife sheaths are in order. Or a good wet-formed holster would be nice. Kydex is lighter, but it won't last a lifetime!
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