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Thank you, CosmicFugitive. That is very shiny...I may need one of those for my ownself...

Roxy... Thank you! Why, yes, you did mention that you liked Ren Faires! That's why I have been trying to find all my Ren Faire photos...um...well...for everyone else to see, too!
I do have a few more somewhere, but most got lost last month during the "move". I had a bunch on another computer, and as soon as I can get the harddrive out of it, I'll have more to post.

Gladiator, thank you! I am quite proud of that suit, too. It was heavy as hell, but surprisingly well-balanced.

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Glad you're proud, it's a blinding piece! You were saying about it being balanced and all - I remember when we started studying the Roman period in college, the segmentata was an amazing piece of technology, so ahead of it's time. Everything about the Roman war machine really blows my mind. They really had amazing civilisation. Obviously being raised in Colchester (first Roman capital of England) I've always been fascinated by them. Also, for those who care and are unaware (hey, that rhymed!), last year archaeologists discovered the largest circus outside of Rome in Colchester. Really is amazing. Sorry bout my ramblings, all!

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Gladiator, I built that armor using a pattern taken from the Corbridge digs. I contacted the Legio XX, and they were nice enough to send me detailed patterns for construction. I have not attempted another, but I may have to...they're just too much fun!
I'll be keeping my eye out for reports on that circus, too. Be curious to see what they find!

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Don't bother me. I'm watching Firefly.

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PR, that's a good one!

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Dayve, what an awesome pic!

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Originally posted by Tristan:
Roxy... Thank you! Why, yes, you did mention that you liked Ren Faires! That's why I have been trying to find all my Ren Faire photos...um...well...for everyone else to see, too!
I do have a few more somewhere, but most got lost last month during the "move". I had a bunch on another computer, and as soon as I can get the harddrive out of it, I'll have more to post.

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Well, I would love to see more if and when you can find them. I love all the garb, but am espcially facinated by all the armor. I always liked going over and watching some of the men and women in the booths at the Faires putting together chainmail. I even have a few jewelry pieces made of it. The Renn. Fests always hold a special place in my heart. Parents brought me there when I was very small and it was also my hubby and mine's 1st date.

PR, awww, look at you all snuggled up. I wanna watch Firefly with you!


I got Renn. Fest. inspired. Thank Trist for that. These two were taken a few years ago of one of the comedy shows there. They make the sword fighting look so effortless...



And I saw this driving this weekend and it was so beautiful I just had to share. Sorry for the quality, it was taken with my cell.



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