Jim, looking forward to seeing you there.

As for 'crossing blades', the VAST majority of fencers at 18th century Historical Reenactments (myself included) have a great deal of interest but not training or experience. Of course there are exceptions like Michel and Cleon, (and others both on and off this list)--- but then fellows like 'us' look to fellows like them for
pointers/instruction/advice ect.

In the last 3 or 4 years more and more reenactors at events have shown an interest in 'after hours fencing'. Most seem to have either fenced 'a little' sometime way back in their lives or have just always been drawn to it but never had the chance.

All 'matches' are just for fun and safety is always foremost in our minds (as with our firelocks).
Gloves and a sturdy mask are the basics, yet padding should also be worn --- a breach cloth and a longshirt do not offer much protection --- however regimentals seem to work just fine. Must be all that thick wool. (g)

See you next weekend.
Wayne / 'Angus'

Rogers Rangers
James Coy.
Montreal

http://reenacting.net/qhc/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/North-...rs18thCentury/

Jim Brown wrote:

> Dear List,
> I also will be at Fort Ti this coming week-end.
> Since I will be in the Jaegers Ranger camp I'll bring
> my foil & mask to try out.
> I've only taken a beginners course but I certainly
> would like to try it a bit!
> (Really a beginner...!)
> Jim & Cheryl Brown
>
> =====
> "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man."
> --Thomas Jefferson, quoting Cesare Beccaria in On Crimes and Punishment(1764).
>
> To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.
> ---George Mason
>
> "Let your gun be your constant companion on your walks this gives exercise to the body and independence to the mind no free man shall ever be debarred the use of guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
>
> "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for
> lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin 1759
>
> Most re-enactors have three goals:
> "To get the details right, have fun, and keep the history alive!"
>
>
>
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