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by Elswyth
Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:08 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: New Aussie ranger
Replies: 28
Views: 19470

Re: New Aussie ranger

and attending the medieval faires [...] Barossa MNedieval Faire in South Australia... I realise this was said back in March (oops), but let me know if you're going to be at any of the SA med fairs! I almost always attend Barossa and the formerly-Gumeracha med fairs with the SCA, and I would love to...
by Elswyth
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good first kit items?
Replies: 15
Views: 7700

Re: Good first kit items?

Speaking of pants, has anyone got any suggested breeches* patterns? Preferably fairly simple, I am yet a novice seamstress. I have a few trouser patterns from viking finds already, but I like to look around.

*whatever Tolkien presumably meant by breeches, I'm imagining just some loose pants?
by Elswyth
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: New Aussie ranger
Replies: 28
Views: 19470

Re: New Aussie ranger

Goddamn it why didn't I decide to move to Sydney area when I had the chance :(( Nothing is ever set in stone, some of the members of the Eastway have been invited to the snow with us in the past and would have attended but for state lock downs. You would need to achieve a high standard of gear and ...
by Elswyth
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good first kit items?
Replies: 15
Views: 7700

Re: Good first kit items?

The pilgrims pouch I refer to is also known as a market wallet. Is that the same thing? It's kind of a sack sewn at both ends with a slit in the middle that you can put items in. You can then sling it easily over a shoulder. They're a great beginner bag option. I don't think it's the same thing no,...
by Elswyth
Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good first kit items?
Replies: 15
Views: 7700

Re: Good first kit items?

Thank you everyone for the comments and advice so far!! Its amazing to be able to ask people more experienced than me about these things. I won't reply to each piece of advice as it would all be variations on "thank you, sounds like a great idea" but know that I appreciate every one of you...
by Elswyth
Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:29 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: New Aussie ranger
Replies: 28
Views: 19470

Re: New Aussie ranger

I don't check this post for a day and I have a score of people to reply to... who says all internet forums are dead?? it is possible to dye wool different colors. As concerns this whole paragraph - dyeing is definitely on my list of things I want to try at some point! I would want to do plant dyeing...
by Elswyth
Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good first kit items?
Replies: 15
Views: 7700

Good first kit items?

Aight, so far I have a tunic that I just need to do the neckline of, a quiver, a knife, and a few other oddities but... not a lot else. I have plans for a lot of items (a LOT), but do you lovely folks have any advice on what items to prioritise? A shiny sword is nice, but honestly I should probably ...
by Elswyth
Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:19 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: New Aussie ranger
Replies: 28
Views: 19470

Re: New Aussie ranger

Our group is The Wandering Folk, an early middle ages group and we have a focus on outdoor pursuits. We do have friends in The Eastway Vikings who are SA based if you know of them. I haven't heard of your group I'm afraid, but I do know The Eastway Vikings! As a matter of fact I'm in the process of...
by Elswyth
Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: New Aussie ranger
Replies: 28
Views: 19470

Re: New Aussie ranger

We are both based around Newcastle in NSW Ah, what a shame, I used to live in NSW (further north tho), but recently moved down to SA. It's still great to know there are others in the country at least lol, I often find Aussies few and far between in internet circles for some reason. You mentioned a ...
by Elswyth
Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: New Aussie ranger
Replies: 28
Views: 19470

Re: New Aussie ranger

Thank you so much everyone for the warm welcome!! Welcome! I know we have at least one active member from Australia, Eofor! He tends to do a Rohirrim impression more than Dúnedan. I’m sure he’ll probably chime in here at some point! I don’t recall which part of the country he’s from though, so he ma...
by Elswyth
Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:39 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: New Aussie ranger
Replies: 28
Views: 19470

New Aussie ranger

Hail and well met my friends! You can call me Elswyth or Cedar (neither are my "true" name, but I gather names like one might gather nuts in the autumn), I am an aspiring ranger from Australia. I've had a long love of fantasy and particularly Tolkien, and have been intending to put togethe...