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Matt Anderson
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Member # 341

posted 08-23-2002 08:54 AM

OK, I know this is probably way too short a notice, but I would like to make the folks here aware of a nice little event we have every year here in Norfolk, VA. It's called History Alive! and takes place at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens (a lovely setting BTW) on October 4,5 and 6. It's a timeline sort of event with groups typically ranging from early medieval to WWII era. We get lots of school kids visiting on Friday and lots of other visitors all weekend. The Garden provides firewood, straw, water, etc. and there is a big potluck supper Saturday night with the garden providing the bulk of the food and the reenactors bringing additional dishes. The staff are very helpful in providing for whatever special needs the reenactors may have and are trying to make this event better each year. I'd really love to see some of the awesome groups that frequent this forum attend if you can squeeze it in. If not, consider it next year. I will be there with my fledgling 14th century group as one of only three "medieval" groups this year. You can contact the organizer, Mr. Daniel Hayworth at 757-441-5830, ext. 352 or email me directly at androu3@cox.net if you are interested.

Thanks,

Matt Anderson

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Matt Anderson
New Member
Member # 341

posted 08-23-2002 05:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Peder:
Mr. Anderson (sorry couldn't resist)
Please tell us more about your group?
Brent

Hi Brent,

We call ourselves The Company Of The Golden Star. We portray a mercenary company of mostly English HYW vets who now operate in northren Italy. I portray the Captain of the company, Miles Hill, a poor but ambitious man at arms trying to ply the only trade he knows. We have placed ourselves around 1361, soon after the Treaty of Bretigny but giving us enough time to have raided our way across France into Italy where we hope to sell our services to one of the wealthy Dukes, perhaps Savoy or Milan (or anyone else who will pay well.

BTW, if there are any Italian speakers out there, how would you translate our name? Would it be "Comativa La Stella Da Oro"? How about "L'Azienda Della Stella Doratta"? Or are those both wrong?

Thanks,

Matt

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Jeff Johnson
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Member # 22

posted 08-23-2002 07:55 PM

Got pics?

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Geoffrey Bourrette
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Matt Anderson
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Member # 341

posted 08-23-2002 11:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Johnson:
Got pics?

I'm afraid not, but I'll probably have some good ones after Histiry Alive, it's a great backdrop for photos.
-Matt

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Fire Stryker
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Member # 2

posted 08-26-2002 08:35 AM

Unfortunately, Wolfe Argent won't be able to attend this year as we will be in Maryland the weekend prior at Marietta Mansion. We simply cannot make that road trip two weekends in a row, plus our group's work schedules are varied so getting time off is difficult.

Hope it is a good event.

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Androu
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Member # 148

posted 08-26-2002 10:22 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Fire Stryker:
Unfortunately, Wolfe Argent won't be able to attend this year as we will be in Maryland the weekend prior at Marietta Mansion. We simply cannot make that road trip two weekends in a row, plus our group's work schedules are varied so getting time off is difficult.
Hope it is a good event.

Too bad, maybe next year!

-Matt

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Androu
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Member # 148

posted 08-26-2002 01:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Johnson:
Got pics?

I did find this pic of me in my driveway with my armour on. It's rather loosely based on the brass of Miles De Stapleton seen in the next image. I'm not really satisfied with any of my harness, but it's a start and I figure I'll replace it a bit at a time.
http://members15.clubphoto.com/matthew605915/829361/guest.phtml

-Matt

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Matt Anderson
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Member # 341

posted 11-01-2002 02:55 PM

I posted acouple of pics of us at History Alive at: http://photos.yahoo.com/androu2001

enjoy!

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