http://inspired.webovka.eu/mlwe/853655.html

Has anyone bought helms off of him? I need reviews or thoughts before I commit
as he requires full payment up front apparently.

Some people have and were satisfied.  However, I ordered a salade from him.  His
first attempt was too small, he misread the measurements.  The second was lost
in the mail. The third which I paid for again, was way too large, even estra
padding would not help.  He would not return my money.  You might be lucky.


Jon, West





________________________________
From: mcdougallmax <lord-blood-sword@...>
To: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, March 22, 2012 4:46:29 PM
Subject: [SCA Newcomers] Hjalmr of armor archive


Has anyone bought helms off of him? I need reviews or thoughts before I commit
as he requires full payment up front apparently.




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Hi All, I too am new, having joined SCA in May of 2011.  Up to this
point I have not attended any events, just local Barony gatherings, and
weekly archery practice.  With the exception of footwear, which is being
problematic, my garb and equipment are ready, and I expect to start
going to events within a month.  But that is not the reason for this
post.

One think I have noticed is: I have no idea where anyone else posting is
located.  Since this board is essentially SCA wide, people could be from
anywhere.  I have seen posts where people are looking for assistance.
They could be 1000 or more miles away, or just a few miles away in the
adjacent Barony/Shire.  I was thinking it might be nice if, when
posting, people add to their signature block, thier Barony/Shire, and
perhaps where that might be (see mine below for example).  That
could/would facilitate us in interact with others who may be nearby.

GWILYM
Barony Beyond the Mountain (Connecticut)



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That is nice.

Sigmund mit dem Hunden aus Holstein
Shire of Amlesmore
Kingdom of Calontir

On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Gwilym <willied0296@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
>
> Hi All, I too am new, having joined SCA in May of 2011. Up to this
> point I have not attended any events, just local Barony gatherings, and
> weekly archery practice. With the exception of footwear, which is being
> problematic, my garb and equipment are ready, and I expect to start
> going to events within a month. But that is not the reason for this
> post.
>
> One think I have noticed is: I have no idea where anyone else posting is
> located. Since this board is essentially SCA wide, people could be from
> anywhere. I have seen posts where people are looking for assistance.
> They could be 1000 or more miles away, or just a few miles away in the
> adjacent Barony/Shire. I was thinking it might be nice if, when
> posting, people add to their signature block, thier Barony/Shire, and
> perhaps where that might be (see mine below for example). That
> could/would facilitate us in interact with others who may be nearby.
>
> GWILYM
> Barony Beyond the Mountain (Connecticut)
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



--
*Sigmund mit dem Hunden*
*aus Bohmerwald
Kingdom of Calontir*
*Shire of Amelth Moor

*


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> On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Gwilym <willied0296@...> wrote:
>
>> I was thinking it might be nice if, when posting, people add to their
signature block, thier Barony/Shire, and perhaps where that might be (see mine
below for example). That could/would facilitate us in interact with others who
may be nearby.
>>
>> GWILYM
>> Barony Beyond the Mountain (Connecticut)


Great idea. :) My location's been in my signature for ages, but I'm glad to see
someone else pointing out how useful it would be.
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D'vorah bint Da'ud
Middle Kingdom, Midlands, Ayreton, Tree-Girt-Sea (Chicago, IL)
dvorah@...
http://www.consensualreality.net/sca
Twitter: @DvorahSCA
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For those not yet cognizant of the SCA world map where is Calontir?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Brizendine <norseceltbear@...>
Sender: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:53:56
To: <scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [SCA Newcomers] Location

That is nice.

Sigmund mit dem Hunden aus Holstein
Shire of Amlesmore
Kingdom of Calontir

On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Gwilym <willied0296@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
>
> Hi All, I too am new, having joined SCA in May of 2011. Up to this
> point I have not attended any events, just local Barony gatherings, and
> weekly archery practice. With the exception of footwear, which is being
> problematic, my garb and equipment are ready, and I expect to start
> going to events within a month. But that is not the reason for this
> post.
>
> One think I have noticed is: I have no idea where anyone else posting is
> located. Since this board is essentially SCA wide, people could be from
> anywhere. I have seen posts where people are looking for assistance.
> They could be 1000 or more miles away, or just a few miles away in the
> adjacent Barony/Shire. I was thinking it might be nice if, when
> posting, people add to their signature block, thier Barony/Shire, and
> perhaps where that might be (see mine below for example). That
> could/would facilitate us in interact with others who may be nearby.
>
> GWILYM
> Barony Beyond the Mountain (Connecticut)
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



--
*Sigmund mit dem Hunden*
*aus Bohmerwald
Kingdom of Calontir*
*Shire of Amelth Moor

*


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Calontir is the midwest of the US: Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and
a bit of Arkansas.  Hope this helps!

-Alexandra Vazquez de Granada
(called Shandra)
Barony of Coeur d'Ennui
Kingdom of Calontir

--sent from my DROID, please pardon any errors--

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [SCA Newcomers] Location
> From: theanswerlady1@...
> Date: Thu, March 22, 2012 8:17 pm
> To: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com>
>       For those not yet cognizant of the SCA world map where is Calontir?
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Daniel Brizendine <norseceltbear@...>
>
> Sender: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com
>
> Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:53:56
>
> To: <scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com>
>
> Reply-To: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com
>
> Subject: Re: [SCA Newcomers] Location
>
> That is nice.
> Sigmund mit dem Hunden aus Holstein
>
> Shire of Amlesmore
>
> Kingdom of Calontir


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I had major problems. Never delivered my helm, outright refused to refund my
money. I finally took a pair of spaulders and a really crappy great sword hilt
just so I got something for my money. Another shire member ordered a helm from
him, when he finally got it, many many months late, it was of such poor
workmanship that the Marshall's refused to allow it on the field. Again refused
to refund his money.   I discourage anyone I hear mention his name.
Friderich

Sent from my iPhone

GWILYM mentioned:
<<<With the exception of footwear, which is being
problematic, my garb and equipment are ready, and I expect to start
going to events within a month.>>>

Perhaps these files in the CLOTHING section of the Florilegium might
help. Your shoes can range everywhere from modern shoes that aren't
obtrusively non-period, to hand-sewn medieval replicas. It is really
up to you.

For some easier things:
shoes-msg        (124K)  5/24/11  Medieval footwear and SCA imitations.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/shoes-msg.html

For info on more authentic shoes and period shoes, see:
p-shoes-msg       (68K)  9/ 4/11  Medieval footwear.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/p-shoes-msg.html

boots-msg         (47K)  9/13/00  Period boots and SCA imitations.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/boots-msg.html

merch-shoes-msg   (32K)  5/18/11  Lists and reviews of period-style
shoe makers.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/merch-shoes-msg.html

If you want some general help and directions on making your own shoes,
as well as info on how it was done in period:
shoemaking-msg    (30K)  3/14/09  Making shoes. More detailed than
shoes-msg.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/shoemaking-msg.html

Some files on specific types of shoes:
2Shod-a-Shire-art  (8K)  7/ 4/02  "To Shod A Shire" by Lady Eowyn "Eo"
                                       Swiftler.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/2Shod-a-Shire-art.html

The author fights in his:
Caligae-Boots-art (16K)  4/ 4/10  "Caligae – Roman Army Boots" by
Viscount Sir
                                       Corin Anderson (KSCA, OP).
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/Caligae-Boots-art.html

If you plan to fight in your shoes, here is a file in the COMBAT
section:
shoes4combat-msg  (16K)  5/27/11  Footwear suggestions for SCA combat.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/COMBAT/shoes4combat-msg.html

As to location:
<<< I was thinking it might be nice if, when
posting, people add to their signature block, thier Barony/Shire,>>>

See my signature block below. It also tells you where the Florilegium
is, beyond the links above.

I hope this helps.
Stefan
--------
THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
     Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas          StefanliRous@...
http://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharris
**** See Stefan's Florilegium files at:  http://www.florilegium.org ****

I just added this article to the NEWCOMERS section of the Florilegium
and I thought some of you here might find it useful.

SCA-Feasts-art    (16K)  3/10/12  "Orts It All About, Alfred? -
(Attending your
                                       first year or two of SCA
Feasts)" by Lady
                                       Caterina della Pieri.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/NEWCOMERS/SCA-Feasts-art.html

Lots of useful info on SCA feasts, including utensils, decorating your
table and things to bring.

Stefan

--------
THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
     Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas          StefanliRous@...
http://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharris
**** See Stefan's Florilegium files at:  http://www.florilegium.org ****

Thanks for the links Stefan.  My problem has not been finding footwear, it is
finding footwear that fits.  I have found plenty of shoes and boots that will
work, but shoe manufacturers seem to going with the "one width fits all" idea,
and make only standard width.  To find shoes wide enough, I have to go 2 or 3
sizes larger than I wear, so it is like having a canoe on my foot.  I did find
one boot from Minnetonka, that might work.  Had to go only 1 size up on that.
 If that doesn't work, I may have to go custom made, or try making a pair of
turn shoes myself.  We do have a couple people in the barony who have done so,
so I can at least get some good instructions.

GwilymEast Kingdom, Barony Beyond the Mountainin the Canton of Bowman's Rest
(north central CT)

--- On Fri, 3/23/12, Stefan li Rous <stefanlirous@...> wrote:

From: Stefan li Rous <stefanlirous@...>
Subject: [SCA Newcomers] re: Location (and now shoes)
To: "SCA Newcomers list" <scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, March 23, 2012, 7:36 PM

GWILYM mentioned:
<<<With the exception of footwear, which is being
problematic, my garb and equipment are ready, and I expect to start
going to events within a month.>>>

Perhaps these files in the CLOTHING section of the Florilegium might 
help. Your shoes can range everywhere from modern shoes that aren't 
obtrusively non-period, to hand-sewn medieval replicas. It is really 
up to you.

For some easier things:
shoes-msg        (124K)  5/24/11  Medieval footwear and SCA imitations.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/shoes-msg.html

For info on more authentic shoes and period shoes, see:
p-shoes-msg       (68K)  9/ 4/11  Medieval footwear.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/p-shoes-msg.html

boots-msg         (47K)  9/13/00  Period boots and SCA imitations.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/boots-msg.html

merch-shoes-msg   (32K)  5/18/11  Lists and reviews of period-style 
shoe makers.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/merch-shoes-msg.html

If you want some general help and directions on making your own shoes, 
as well as info on how it was done in period:
shoemaking-msg    (30K)  3/14/09  Making shoes. More detailed than 
shoes-msg.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/shoemaking-msg.html

Some files on specific types of shoes:
2Shod-a-Shire-art  (8K)  7/ 4/02  "To Shod A Shire" by Lady Eowyn "Eo"
                                      Swiftler.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/2Shod-a-Shire-art.html

The author fights in his:
Caligae-Boots-art (16K)  4/ 4/10  "Caligae – Roman Army Boots" by 
Viscount Sir
                                      Corin Anderson (KSCA,
OP).
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/Caligae-Boots-art.html

If you plan to fight in your shoes, here is a file in the COMBAT 
section:
shoes4combat-msg  (16K)  5/27/11  Footwear suggestions for SCA combat.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/COMBAT/shoes4combat-msg.html

As to location:
<<< I was thinking it might be nice if, when
posting, people add to their signature block, thier Barony/Shire,>>>

See my signature block below. It also tells you where the Florilegium 
is, beyond the links above.

I hope this helps.
Stefan
--------
THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
    Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas         
StefanliRous@...
http://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharris
**** See Stefan's Florilegium files at:  http://www.florilegium.org ****








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I would suggest getting someone to make you some Count Ashir in Calpktir is
good
On Mar 24, 2012 9:05 AM, "William Davis" <willied0296@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Thanks for the links Stefan.  My problem has not been finding footwear, it
> is finding footwear that fits.  I have found plenty of shoes and boots that
> will work, but shoe manufacturers seem to going with the "one width fits
> all" idea, and make only standard width.  To find shoes wide enough, I have
> to go 2 or 3 sizes larger than I wear, so it is like having a canoe on my
> foot.  I did find one boot from Minnetonka, that might work.  Had to go
> only 1 size up on that.  If that doesn't work, I may have to go custom
> made, or try making a pair of turn shoes myself.  We do have a couple
> people in the barony who have done so, so I can at least get some good
> instructions.
>
> GwilymEast Kingdom, Barony Beyond the Mountainin the Canton of Bowman's
> Rest (north central CT)
>
> --- On Fri, 3/23/12, Stefan li Rous <stefanlirous@...> wrote:
>
> From: Stefan li Rous <stefanlirous@...>
> Subject: [SCA Newcomers] re: Location (and now shoes)
> To: "SCA Newcomers list" <scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Friday, March 23, 2012, 7:36 PM
>
> GWILYM mentioned:
> <<<With the exception of footwear, which is being
> problematic, my garb and equipment are ready, and I expect to start
> going to events within a month.>>>
>
> Perhaps these files in the CLOTHING section of the Florilegium might
> help. Your shoes can range everywhere from modern shoes that aren't
> obtrusively non-period, to hand-sewn medieval replicas. It is really
> up to you.
>
> For some easier things:
> shoes-msg        (124K)  5/24/11  Medieval footwear and SCA imitations.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/shoes-msg.html
>
> For info on more authentic shoes and period shoes, see:
> p-shoes-msg       (68K)  9/ 4/11  Medieval footwear.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/p-shoes-msg.html
>
> boots-msg         (47K)  9/13/00  Period boots and SCA imitations.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/boots-msg.html
>
> merch-shoes-msg   (32K)  5/18/11  Lists and reviews of period-style
> shoe makers.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/merch-shoes-msg.html
>
> If you want some general help and directions on making your own shoes,
> as well as info on how it was done in period:
> shoemaking-msg    (30K)  3/14/09  Making shoes. More detailed than
> shoes-msg.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/shoemaking-msg.html
>
> Some files on specific types of shoes:
> 2Shod-a-Shire-art  (8K)  7/ 4/02  "To Shod A Shire" by Lady Eowyn "Eo"
>                                       Swiftler.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/2Shod-a-Shire-art.html
>
> The author fights in his:
> Caligae-Boots-art (16K)  4/ 4/10  "Caligae – Roman Army Boots" by
> Viscount Sir
>                                       Corin Anderson (KSCA, OP).
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/Caligae-Boots-art.html
>
> If you plan to fight in your shoes, here is a file in the COMBAT
> section:
> shoes4combat-msg  (16K)  5/27/11  Footwear suggestions for SCA combat.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/COMBAT/shoes4combat-msg.html
>
> As to location:
> <<< I was thinking it might be nice if, when
> posting, people add to their signature block, thier Barony/Shire,>>>
>
> See my signature block below. It also tells you where the Florilegium
> is, beyond the links above.
>
> I hope this helps.
> Stefan
> --------
> THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
>     Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas
> StefanliRous@...
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharris
> **** See Stefan's Florilegium files at:  http://www.florilegium.org ****
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Greeting.

Several people mentioned I was being trashed here by a few customers that I had
major problems with -so I thought I would step forward and defend my honor.

I will not stand here and say that I do not make mistakes, or that I will go so
far out of my way to suffer great losses, but I do feel that I go far and above
what most armorers will do. Not everyone is satisfied, but 99% are.

As for these two: Jim Bubb's helmet was shipped with a tracking number and the
number showed it was delivered. I do insure an item if asked, but most people
are satisfied with a tracking number -at least till its lost then they want
their money back! I cannot respond to "his friends" problems since I don't know
who he is -however I defy anyone to prove to me one of my helmets is not legal
by SCA standards!

John/Jon was a bit more complicated. I made the helmet 3 times with different
measurements that he provided and yet it never fit. With 20 years of armouring
experience I would have to say that he was the one that couldn't figure out how
to take measurement. That, or he was expecting me to make the helmet fit like a
custom glove. Most armourer strive for a 3 - 4" spacing for padding and that is
my policy. The second and third helmet were slightly bigger then the first so
for one to be too small and the other to be way to big......? Whatever! It is
true though that I refused a refund because after 3 helmets (one supposedly
lost) and several months - I was out several hundred dollars and I feel that I
went far and above my part of the transaction and John/Jon obviously did not.

Both of these people are on my do not deal with list. I am not saying to ignore
them as it is wise to ask around -however there is such a thing as bad
customers.

For those who do not know; I make and sell low priced SCA legal armor and I
barely make any profit at all. I do this simply to help new fighters get out on
the field with good looking starter armor that won't break their bank account.
you can see my stuff here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21215018@N07/

This will be my only response to these reviews. They told there side, I told
mine -I will let you decide...

(^_^)

I have a Hjalmr helm. It is his munitions grade 14 ga stainless steel bascinet,
I added a welded stainless aventail with brass verveils, it has served me very
well, and am very happy with the workmanship.
It is solid helmet, with the padding I put in, I have no worries about it
standing up to the abuse of SCA fighting, and dont have any fear of using it
down the road. It arrived as promised on time and at the price I was quoted.
 
Attached is a pic of me wearing the helm after padding, strapping, and adding
the aventail.

Lord Gavin Kyncade

Marcaster Archery and Thrown weapons Ranger
Squire to Sir Takamatsu
Apprentice to Maitresse Aspasia Moonwind
Cadet to Don Tomas Mac Coran
gavin.kinkade@...
941-782-8464    (home)
941-565-7592     (cell)


________________________________
  From: Hjalmr <hjalmr@...>
To: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 1:11 PM
Subject: [SCA Newcomers] Re: Hjalmr of armor archive



 

Greeting.

Several people mentioned I was being trashed here by a few customers that I had
major problems with -so I thought I would step forward and defend my honor.

I will not stand here and say that I do not make mistakes, or that I will go so
far out of my way to suffer great losses, but I do feel that I go far and above
what most armorers will do. Not everyone is satisfied, but 99% are.

As for these two: Jim Bubb's helmet was shipped with a tracking number and the
number showed it was delivered. I do insure an item if asked, but most people
are satisfied with a tracking number -at least till its lost then they want
their money back! I cannot respond to "his friends" problems since I don't know
who he is -however I defy anyone to prove to me one of my helmets is not legal
by SCA standards!

John/Jon was a bit more complicated. I made the helmet 3 times with different
measurements that he provided and yet it never fit. With 20 years of armouring
experience I would have to say that he was the one that couldn't figure out how
to take measurement. That, or he was expecting me to make the helmet fit like a
custom glove. Most armourer strive for a 3 - 4" spacing for padding and that is
my policy. The second and third helmet were slightly bigger then the first so
for one to be too small and the other to be way to big......? Whatever! It is
true though that I refused a refund because after 3 helmets (one supposedly
lost) and several months - I was out several hundred dollars and I feel that I
went far and above my part of the transaction and John/Jon obviously did not.

Both of these people are on my do not deal with list. I am not saying to ignore
them as it is wise to ask around -however there is such a thing as bad
customers.

For those who do not know; I make and sell low priced SCA legal armor and I
barely make any profit at all. I do this simply to help new fighters get out on
the field with good looking starter armor that won't break their bank account.
you can see my stuff here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21215018@N07/

This will be my only response to these reviews. They told there side, I told
mine -I will let you decide...

(^_^)




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Sorry to the list for the long post.
It's good to save old posts. So here goes, I'll stop short of calling you out as
a liar I'm hoping its just bad memory, but here are the original posts on the
helm;

Post 1)
WOW.....THIS SUCKS!!!

They say bad luck comes in 3's and they ain't kidding.

1) I was permanently laid off from work today. I have no money coming in to pay
for supplies to continue armoring. So after I finnish up with the last few
orders I have left -I am closing.

2) I discovered this afternoon that someone broke into my shed/shop and stole
most of my tool -including my industrial welder. Without the welder I cannot
finish up most of the helmets I have on order, and bargrills will now have to be
rivited on.

3) Recieved a letter this afternoon (right after I discovered the break
in/theft) from my landlord stating my lease will not be renewed as he is selling
the house. So now I won't have a place to live at the end of the year.

What this means is that I will be refunding the people on my list that I am
unable to help. Unfortunately I have no money as I just paid my rent/bills after
getting laid off. I am going to file for unemployment, but may not get enough to
live on, much less give refunds. All I can do is promise refunds as they come.
To help with this, I am going to be selling off anything not needed and put the
money towards refunds. Hopefully I can get enough to settle my AA debts. I
apologize to those effected and hope you understand the situation.

Those affected are as follow:

Jim Bubb –I finished the spaudlers but cannot finish the basinet (which was ¾
done). Refund forthcoming.
Dennis Heisey –Cannot make the kettlehelm. Refund forthcoming.
John Edgerton - Cannot remake the sallet. Refund forthcoming.

Rodney Woods –Can still make crusader helm, but will take a month or longer to
built it with rivets. Refund?
Ben Stone - Can still make crusader spagnhelm, but will take a month or longer
to built it with rivets. Refund?
Jamie Steeg - Can still make spagnhelm, but will take a month or longer to built
it with rivets. Refund?

No Name – I can make everything on your list, but the spagnhelm will take a
month to make with rivets.

All non-helmet orders will be finished and mailed out shortly. Following this
post will be multiple auction of personal items intended to refund the above
customers. My apologies to everyone involved.
_________________
Hjalmar of Sognefjord

Post 2)
FYI today's post...
Well its been another crappy week or two with nothing but bad luck. I'm still
trying to get out old orders while trying to keep a roof over my head -don't
know how long I can keep doing either. For now though:

HELMETS
1) Jamie Steeg: MS Spagnhelm shipped

2) Jim Bub: MS Bascinet totally screwed up. I spent 3 weeks trying to fix it,
but this welder will not weld it correctly. At this point the helmet is worth
around $4000 in labor alone and it now rests in the trash. I really cannot work
on it anylonger as my other customers are awaiting there helmets. I am just
going to have to give you a refund and my apologies...

3) Ben Stone: MS Closed Faced Spagn/Crusader Helm started today and and now 3/4
of the way finished.

4) James Betty/Miachael McCullough: Crusader helm should be fairly easy and
hopefully I can start on it monday -maybe sooner.

5) Dennis Heisey: MS Kettlehelm is still a go, but after bascinet fiasco above
-my hope is failing...

ARMOR (non-helmets)

1) Riley Owens: SS Sallet shipped
2) Timothy Miller: Fencing gear shipped
3) Stephen Sump: Rattan sword shipped
4) Hannibal Hulvey: Polar bear shield shipped
5) Kevin McLaughlin: 18g SS crusader cops and centerboss shipped
6) David Frister: Armoury book shipped

If I missed someone, please let me know -I'll be in the back of the shop hitting
myself in the head with my remaining hammers...

O.o
_________________
Hjalmar of Sognefjord

Post 3)
Actually been a good week and I got alot done.

1) Jim Bub: Spaudlers mailed
2) Ben Stone: Finished and ready for pickup -see you Sunday!
3) Michael McCullough(James Betty): MS Crusaderhelm finished -PM me!
4) Dennis Heisey: MS Kettlehelm is 3/4 finished -looking good!
5) George Ireson: MS Spagnhelm/3-piece cops
6) Timothy Davis: Payment recieved.
7) Matt Stockton: Payment recieved.

If I missed someone, please let me know.

_________________
Hjalmar of Sognefjord



You never shipped the helm.  You refused to refund my money.  You finally gave
me a great sword hilt and a pair of clamshell gauntlets instead of a refund. 
The gauntlet are in my scrap bin as they were unusable.  Several of the nail
"rivets" fell out on thier own without ever being used. There were other
problems with them that two other armorers were unable to fix, so they were
scrapped.  I stand by my statements. Some people may have had success with
Hjalmr work, but I haven't seen anything good.

Friderich/Jim Bubb



--- In scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com, "Hjalmr" <hjalmr@...> wrote:
>
> Greeting.
>
> Several people mentioned I was being trashed here by a few customers that I
had major problems with -so I thought I would step forward and defend my honor.
>
> I will not stand here and say that I do not make mistakes, or that I will go
so far out of my way to suffer great losses, but I do feel that I go far and
above what most armorers will do. Not everyone is satisfied, but 99% are.
>
> As for these two: Jim Bubb's helmet was shipped with a tracking number and the
number showed it was delivered. I do insure an item if asked, but most people
are satisfied with a tracking number -at least till its lost then they want
their money back! I cannot respond to "his friends" problems since I don't know
who he is -however I defy anyone to prove to me one of my helmets is not legal
by SCA standards!
>
> John/Jon was a bit more complicated. I made the helmet 3 times with different
measurements that he provided and yet it never fit. With 20 years of armouring
experience I would have to say that he was the one that couldn't figure out how
to take measurement. That, or he was expecting me to make the helmet fit like a
custom glove. Most armourer strive for a 3 - 4" spacing for padding and that is
my policy. The second and third helmet were slightly bigger then the first so
for one to be too small and the other to be way to big......? Whatever! It is
true though that I refused a refund because after 3 helmets (one supposedly
lost) and several months - I was out several hundred dollars and I feel that I
went far and above my part of the transaction and John/Jon obviously did not.
>
> Both of these people are on my do not deal with list. I am not saying to
ignore them as it is wise to ask around -however there is such a thing as bad
customers.
>
> For those who do not know; I make and sell low priced SCA legal armor and I
barely make any profit at all. I do this simply to help new fighters get out on
the field with good looking starter armor that won't break their bank account.
you can see my stuff here:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/21215018@N07/
>
> This will be my only response to these reviews. They told there side, I told
mine -I will let you decide...
>
> (^_^)
>

Good gentles,

May I ask that everyone please step back from the heated discussion of
Hjalmr's armor?

There is no policy on this list prohibiting discussion of merchants,
with customers sharing good and bad experiences. Nor is there a policy
against merchants responding to criticism.

This particular thread has been allowed because of the above, but recent
posts are beginning to stray from discussion into accusation/rebuttal,
and that is off-topic for this list.

I am not mandating an abrupt end to the discussion, but do request that
the tone be softened, and if strong words need to be said, that those
words be taken off list.

I do not have a personal stake in one side or the other of the dispute.
My only concern here is that this list's purpose is to assist SCA
newcomers. Merchant discussions are intended to be in the context of
"I'm new and I'm looking for _____. Where is a good place to buy ____?"
This discussion has strayed from that purpose and has become about
interpersonal business disputes, and that is not in keeping with this
list's purpose.

Thank you for your understanding and your assistance in maintaining an
on-topic and useful discussion for newcomers.

Kind regards,

Justin
List Administrator

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Maistor Justinos Tekton called Justin (Scott Courtney)
Gules, on a bezant a fleam sable and on a chief dovetailed Or two keys
fesswise reversed sable.

justin@...                              http://4th.com/sca/justin/

On Wed, 2012-03-28 at 10:09 -0700, Leah Clark wrote:
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

DO NOT CLICK THE LINK.

Spam link from compromised Yahoo account. I have deleted the message
from archives and have placed this account temporarily on
moderated-posting status until the problem is corrected.

As always, this is a protective measure for the list populace, and
should not be construed as a punitive action against the person with the
compromised account.

Yahoo users: Remember to change your password from time to time, and
pick one that is not guessable.

Justin

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Maistor Justinos Tekton called Justin (Scott Courtney)
Gules, on a bezant a fleam sable and on a chief dovetailed Or two keys
fesswise reversed sable.

justin@...                              http://4th.com/sca/justin/

I am trully sorry about the link have changed password my account had been
hacked 


[[ MODERATOR redacted the spam link accidentally quoted from the original ]]

On Wed, 2012-03-28 at 13:34 -0700, Leah Clark wrote:
> I am trully sorry about the link have changed password my account had
> been hacked
>
>
> [[ MODERATOR redacted the spam link accidentally quoted from the
> original ]]


Apology accepted, M'Lady, and as I said you're the victim here and not
being blamed. :)

That being said, I will note that it's my standard policy to leave an
account on moderated-posting status for a few days even after the
password is changed, just to be on the safe side.

One small tip, to anyone discussing a spam link posted to the list like
this. Be careful not to quote the bad link in the reply to the list, for
that just propagates it further. :)

Having dealt with this particular mode of attack for almost two years
now, on a dozen or more lists that I maintain, I believe that there is a
special, very unpleasant, place on the deepest plane of the Abyss
reserved for the people who perpetrate these account compromises.

Kind regards,

Justin

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()xxxx[]::::::::::::::::::>                  <::::::::::::::::::[]xxxx()
Maistor Justinos Tekton called Justin (Scott Courtney)
Gules, on a bezant a fleam sable and on a chief dovetailed Or two keys
fesswise reversed sable.

justin@...                              http://4th.com/sca/justin/

<<< Having dealt with this particular mode of attack for almost two
years
now, on a dozen or more lists that I maintain, I believe that there is a
special, very unpleasant, place on the deepest plane of the Abyss
reserved for the people who perpetrate these account compromises.

Justin >>>

sigh. I agree. While usually considered rather liberal-minded, I think
we can learn a bit from our medieval ancestors. I see little problem
with hastening a convicted spammer on his way, and here are some
interesting period methods to help a spammer to this abyss.

punishments-msg   (30K)  5/ 4/04  Period tortures, executions and
punishments.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/UNCAT/punishments-msg.html

Stefan

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THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
     Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas          StefanliRous@...
http://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharris
**** See Stefan's Florilegium files at:  http://www.florilegium.org ****

On Thu, 2012-03-29 at 20:20 -0500, Stefan li Rous wrote:
> <<< Having dealt with this particular mode of attack for almost two
> years
> now, on a dozen or more lists that I maintain, I believe that there is a
> special, very unpleasant, place on the deepest plane of the Abyss
> reserved for the people who perpetrate these account compromises.
>
> Justin >>>
>
> sigh. I agree. While usually considered rather liberal-minded, I think
> we can learn a bit from our medieval ancestors. I see little problem
> with hastening a convicted spammer on his way, and here are some
> interesting period methods to help a spammer to this abyss.
>
> punishments-msg   (30K)  5/ 4/04  Period tortures, executions and
> punishments.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/UNCAT/punishments-msg.html
>



There is also this Aoife's Links article from SCAtoday.net:

http://www.scatoday.net/node/4347

(Shameless Plug Disclosure: I am the publisher of that web site,
although I did not write the article. Also, because the article was
written in 2005, some of the links may be outdated.)

Justin

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Maistor Justinos Tekton called Justin (Scott Courtney)
Gules, on a bezant a fleam sable and on a chief dovetailed Or two keys
fesswise reversed sable.

justin@...                              http://4th.com/sca/justin/

Hi, I'm still pretty new to SCA and was wondering if dogs are ever allowed at
events?  I have seen pictures and heard comments about people's dogs at events
but wasn't sure how common or allowed that was.

Wonderful article, very helpful. That site has quite a bit of good information,
thank you!

--- In scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com, Stefan li Rous <stefanlirous@...> wrote:
>
> I just added this article to the NEWCOMERS section of the Florilegium
> and I thought some of you here might find it useful.
>
> SCA-Feasts-art    (16K)  3/10/12  "Orts It All About, Alfred? -
> (Attending your
>                                       first year or two of SCA
> Feasts)" by Lady
>                                       Caterina della Pieri.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/NEWCOMERS/SCA-Feasts-art.html
>
> Lots of useful info on SCA feasts, including utensils, decorating your
> table and things to bring.
>
> Stefan
>
> --------
> THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
>     Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas          StefanliRous@...
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharris
> **** See Stefan's Florilegium files at:  http://www.florilegium.org ****
>

It depends on the owners of the site we are renting.  Some allow dogs, some do
not.

Brangwayna Morgan
Shire of Silver Rylle, East Kingdom
Lancaster, PA



-----Original Message-----
From: eliza_beth407 <eliza_beth407@...>
To: scanewcomers <scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 10:17 am
Subject: [SCA Newcomers] Dogs?




Hi, I'm still pretty new to SCA and was wondering if dogs are ever allowed at
events? I have seen pictures and heard comments about people's dogs at events
but wasn't sure how common or allowed that was.







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

It mostly depends on the rule for the event site.  Most outdoor events are pet
friendly, but they usually aren't allowed in any buildings (service dogs are of
course exempt).  Check the site rules.  wet/dry, pets/no pets, etc.  If it
doesn't explicitly say pets are allowed its a good idea to check with the
autocrat.




---- eliza_beth407 <eliza_beth407@...> wrote:

=============
Hi, I'm still pretty new to SCA and was wondering if dogs are ever allowed at
events?  I have seen pictures and heard comments about people's dogs at events
but wasn't sure how common or allowed that was.

Hey there, not sure if I can share this here but considering I thought there
might be those interested in it due to the chain maille nature.

I am part of the Chainmaille group on facebook and one of our members and his
wife are in dire straights, losing everything. The members have gotten together
to donate items,mostly of a chain maille nature, I know a scale vest was
donated(size 36inch chest)the stipulation was hand crafted but considering it is
a chain maille group...

Anyways the link to the Auction page is below if anyone might be interested in
that, also we will still be accepting donations to run a second auction as soon
as this one ends if anyone is interested in that part of it you can email me at
athena.moonlightsedge@...  for details.
Mostly I just wanted to get the word out.

Bidding started thismorning and goes thru the week until 5 est time on sunday...

Auction has started, come on out and bid on some amazing pieces, everything can
be shipped so it doesnt matter if your local or not.

http://www.facebook.com/​HandcraftedAuctionForThoseInNee​d

There are some events the invite dogs.  There are dog coursers in the SCA
after all.

As others have said, it all depends on site that is being used.  Ask ahead
of time for the event.

As always the law of the land regarding service animals will allow
exceptions for service animals.

http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm

If you bring your pet, please remember to bring the necessary items to
clean up after your pet.

Ian the Green

On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 10:27 AM, Nicole E. Miller <schnauzer2@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> It mostly depends on the rule for the event site. Most outdoor events are
> pet friendly, but they usually aren't allowed in any buildings (service
> dogs are of course exempt). Check the site rules. wet/dry, pets/no pets,
> etc. If it doesn't explicitly say pets are allowed its a good idea to check
> with the autocrat.
>
> ---- eliza_beth407 <eliza_beth407@...> wrote:
>
> =============
>
> Hi, I'm still pretty new to SCA and was wondering if dogs are ever allowed
> at events? I have seen pictures and heard comments about people's dogs at
> events but wasn't sure how common or allowed that was.
>
>
>



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Lord Ian the Green

http://sites.google.com/site/ianthegreen01/

Ian's Flickr account <http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianthegreen/>


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One of the best things about SCA events is that I get to pet lots of dogs!
Of course, I check with the owners first before approaching, but the point
is that there are a lot of animals at some events, none at others.

Once in a while, the environment of an event may actually bother a
particular animal, so do pay attention to the animals that you see, just in
case one of them has decided to go on guard duty and go after anyone coming
too close.  It's rare, but the environment can be bothersome to pets that
have never been to such before.  Mostly though, the dogs seem to love the
attention, and I know I love giving that attention to them!

Gelleia


-----Original Message-----
From: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ian Green
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 10:00 AM
To: scanewcomers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [SCA Newcomers] Dogs?

There are some events the invite dogs.  There are dog coursers in the SCA
after all.

As others have said, it all depends on site that is being used.  Ask ahead
of time for the event.

As always the law of the land regarding service animals will allow
exceptions for service animals.

http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm

If you bring your pet, please remember to bring the necessary items to
clean up after your pet.

Ian the Green

On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 10:27 AM, Nicole E. Miller <schnauzer2@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> It mostly depends on the rule for the event site. Most outdoor events are
> pet friendly, but they usually aren't allowed in any buildings (service
> dogs are of course exempt). Check the site rules. wet/dry, pets/no pets,
> etc. If it doesn't explicitly say pets are allowed its a good idea to
check
> with the autocrat.
>
> ---- eliza_beth407 <eliza_beth407@...> wrote:
>
> =============
>
> Hi, I'm still pretty new to SCA and was wondering if dogs are ever allowed
> at events? I have seen pictures and heard comments about people's dogs at
> events but wasn't sure how common or allowed that was.
>
>
>



--
Yours In Service,

Lord Ian the Green

http://sites.google.com/site/ianthegreen01/

Ian's Flickr account <http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianthegreen/>


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<<< Hi, I'm still pretty new to SCA and was wondering if dogs are ever
allowed at events?  I have seen pictures and heard comments about
people's dogs at events but wasn't sure how common or allowed that
was. >>>

As others have mentioned, it will depend upon the rules for that
particular site.

And even if they are allowed on site, they may not be allowed in to
the buildings. This is a particular problem if most of the event is
inside. It sometimes mean my wife and I will have to trade off turns
staying outside with the dogs.  At one event it was rather hot and
with most events being inside, we ended up taking the dog back to the
motel and letting him stay there during the day.

I have a 16 lb fluff ball, American Eskimo. Definitely not a period
dog but he is a "service" dog in that he pulls a small wooden wagon
that I converted for him to pull. He helps us haul things to camp and
around for demos. He also sometimes pulls water bottles for the
waterbearers.

With a proper wagon, a dog can pull 3 times his wieght and they were
used in period for this.

Here is an updated version of the article (published in TI in 2004)
that I based by wagon conversion on:
Dog-Carts-art     (24K) 11/15/06  "Dog Carts and Draft Dog Training:
                   Directions to Convert a European Style
                   Hand Wagon into a "Period" Dog Wagon" by
                   Lady Rachael of Bhakail.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/TRAVEL/Dog-Carts-art.html

Here are some other articles on dogs in the ANIMALS section of the
Florilegium which might be of interest:
dogs-msg          (82K) 12/19/10  Dogs. Barding for dogs. dog collars.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/ANIMALS/dogs-msg.html

dogs-lnks         (16K) 11/ 2/03  Medieval dog links by Dame Aoife Finn.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/ANIMALS/dogs-lnks.html

medieval-dogs-art (20K)  9/ 1/07  "Introduction to Dogs in Our Period"
by Pavla de la Satu Mare.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/ANIMALS/medieval-dogs-art.html

coursing-SCA-msg   (8K)  6/29/03  Coursing dogs in the SCA.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/ANIMALS/coursing-SCA-msg.html

Guinefort-art     (16K)  8/30/06  "Guinefort: The Sainted Dog of
France" by Mevanwy verch Tuder de Courtecadeno.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/ANIMALS/Guinefort-art.html

I'm still looking for a good article on medieval dog armor or barding
for dogs.

Stefan

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THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
     Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas          StefanliRous@...
http://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharris
**** See Stefan's Florilegium files at:  http://www.florilegium.org ****