Sounds like we have enough pool noodles!!! I would offcially ask everyone to pray for a day with no inclement weather, so we can cut.

I have also been saving milk jugs and 2-liters, so people can cut with their own swords. Mark and a couple others have also been saving these.

Shane might be bringing a japanese blade, so I guess the only cutting material we need to stock up on are engine blocks, gun barrels, and other swords blades, of course :wtf:

Jeff, I really, really hope to have a Squire line there, but I can't promise anything. Albion asked for a wish list, and I have strongly emphasized the desire to have a Squire line sword there. However, it's still just a "wish list" and we have to see what actually arrives on my doorstep. Cross fingers, please....

Any room for some "maybes"? I'd like to make it out, but between things being crazy and finally getting myself back in college, the schedule is a little hectic so it's hard to say if I'll be able to go or not.

Address information has just been sent via e-mail.

If you are one of the confirmed attendees and did *not* receive the e-mail, if probbaly means I don't have your e-mail address or your *correct* e-mail address.

Let me know if I need to send you an e-mail with address info!

Thanks,
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Nate

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I just had a conflict materialize this morning for the 25th, so I will have to miss this one. I was hoping to continue my string of unbroken attendance at the Ohio gatherings. Hope this doesn't affect my "regular" status. I know you'll all have a great time, and I'll look forward to seeing the pictures.

Mark

For those of you who are out of towners with a long drive:

It might make it worth the drive to make a weekend of your trip and stay in the area.

The Ohio Rennaissance Festival is running, nearby : http://www.renfestival.com/

And also the Cincinnati Celtic Festival is that weekend: http://www.cincinnaticelticfestival.com/


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Found pool noodles being clearanced at K-Mart for $0.90 each.

Bought them out, which in this case only ended up being 17 noodles. I am going to check some other K-Marts nearby to see if I can scrounge more.

Hi folks!

It looks like the weather is good for the Round Table this Saturday, so a little reminder, you should bring gloves for handling swords, insect repellant, and sunscreen as needed.

I have a list of Albion swords that will be there, not everything on the wish list made it--too much being shipped to customers! But we will have:

Gaddhjalt
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Gotland
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Templar
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Prince
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Squire
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Brescia Spadona
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additionally, we will have the privately owned swords on hand to examine:

Regent
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Landgraf
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Baron
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Sovereign
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Also, feel free to bring your own swords to cut with, and other cutting media besides pool noodles, if you wish.

On hand to examine and handle will also be some of my personal stuff, like my Manning Imperial Hod Hill sword and Celtic spear, Patrick Barta Celtic pw sword, Al Massey/Jake Powning Athro leafblade, Al Massey/Albion anthro leaf, an HR Replikate custom Celtic spear, some Irish Arms, Del Tin, and MR stuff, a rather ramshackle 15th cent Gothic harness, a couple Celtic helms of various make, and handful of Celtic shields,and small sheaf of spears of various makes, etc, etc. Main focus as always is Albion and their sword line, but there will be plenty to examine and discuss.

Alex, do you think you can make it, and if so, do you need a ride? Joe Fults mentioned that he could bring you down, if you need it.

See you all soon, and any questions feel free to e-mail me or call.

Cheers,
Nate

Hi all,

Just wanted to wish everyone a good time next weekend. I've been doing an unusual amout of traveling lately, so I won't be able to make it. Looking forward to the pictures and the comments. Hope I can make it to the next one.

All the best,

Mark

Looks like we are going to get a Squire Line Viking as well!

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Thanks, Mike, and and Albion shop gang! This will be helpful for people to have an opportunity to see a Squire line sword!

Hey folks,
I'm looking forward to Saturday's party. I'll be there with my 2 Next Gen's.

Do people want to see my Sovereign with shiny bronze parts or patinated like it is at the moment? It's kind of funky like it is now.

I'll shine 'er up. It's purty that way.....

Gang's all here!

The Squire line Viking arrived today. I have to say, it looks a damn fine sword for the "low budget" option of Albion.

Be interested to hear what you all think, on Saturday.

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The forecast predicts a partly cloudy day, with a high of 77.

Should be beautiful. :)

Trick will be to see if any of us can cut with the blunt. I've been surprised how well some other blunts I've used previously have cut.

Bresica will be fun to play with too.