Newcomer Information

October 13, 2008

03:53
I would suggest just getting a regular tent. You can get them very reasonable this time of year and they work just fine. They also compact down small and are
03:30
Yeah I know the words cheap and tent do NOT go anywhere near each other in a sentence. I have been around the SCA off and on but have never been able to

October 12, 2008

19:41
Thanks. I think my first attempt- due to finances, space and an intent to not overwhelm my son (I want him to stay interested)- I'm going to go lower-middle
19:11
That's us girly girls for ya. YIS, Giertrud Gyldenstierne [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
19:04
Simple is better! My grandson(5) chose viking, he chose, he loves to wear! That's my best advice. get them involved at the beggining middle and end. You
17:31
... know that boys ... the visual proof I ... Edward VI is a great Tudor option for images of young men if you're looking for finery! Here are some portraits
16:26
Lol  sometimes I wish I could ductape my boys.  I'll look into it and do some research and see what I can come up with for you.  I'll be in touch. Kristen
16:15
I hope this helps a little, these are from the St. Gabriel site http://www.s-gabriel.org/docs/bruges/, http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1336/name1100vr.html,
05:25
Hi all, I introduced myself a few weeks ago. I am jumping back into costuming with both feet after impetuously joining the SCA last week. I made an irish type
03:49
Good story! LOL :) By the way, I'm curious - what is the origin of your name, and what is your persona?? Thanks! Ziddina ... From: "Lu'lu'ah"

October 11, 2008

22:55
... Kees Nieuwenhuijsen's "Names in the Low Lands before 1150" http://www.keesn.nl/names/ is probably the best you'll get in English. To be sure that you've
22:25
Everyone lists St. Gabriel's as a great source, but I am having a tough time finding a name I like. My problem? I've chose mid-12th century Bruges

October 10, 2008

19:37
... person ... This s a bit of a trap. Just because a high degree of illiteracy and verbal passing of names caused a great deal of spelling variation on names
14:49
Spelling of names was hardly set in stone ... period. ... I had to throw in my two cents on this...Name spelling still isn't period :) A friend of mine was

October 9, 2008

18:53
... This just indicates that there is a range of spelling which is appropriate for a single name element, but does not show that there is no such thing as a
18:49
Coblaith, Your points are well taken. However, it seems that we are unfortunately talking past each other or perhaps not entirely speaking about the same thing
17:22
... If you aren't getting your name from period sources, you're either getting it from non-period sources (which makes it as valid as anything else
13:20
... up ... what I ... historically ... in, "things ... Coblaith, I will note that I qualified what I said as quoted above by you. "Indeed I can think up many

October 8, 2008

22:48
So is there anywhere for someone who is not a merchant but would LIKE to hear about new (and old) SCA business ventures? Perhaps someone looking to shop a
21:19
Now, Breddlwyn, please do not take what I say as a direct attack. I am trying to understand you by taking an opposite position and prodding at yours. This is