blackjohn Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 My group did a fun little event at Saint Mary's City the weekend before last. You can see pics of it here. One of the high lights... full contact fencing with Dorian Lasseter... I still have a bruise! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
William Brand Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I hear that someone got stabbed in...well...how shall I put this? Their nethers.
blackjohn Posted June 27, 2007 Author Posted June 27, 2007 Well... yes and no... it was like this (and Mr Lasseter may feel free to tell it from his point of view as well). Mr Lasseter and I were fencing, when he pulled a trick I usually pull. He closed with me, got me in a headlock, and tried to throw me. Now, Mr Lasseter is a taller fellow than I, so I had a bit of a challenge on my hands. Nevertheless, I was able to return the favor by getting him in a headlock too. So there we were, in mutual headlocks. What to do? I tried getting a foot behind him to knock him down. He, in turn, attempted a stab at my gut, which is tricky when grappling. A was able to get a grip on his blade, directing it downward, at which point... the point... found the very last gap at the end of the button fly on the breeches I was wearing, entering said breeches, and stopping at or between my legs. We then both busted out laughing! Thus ending the duel! Most fun I've had fencing in years! Thank you Mr Lasseter! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
blackjohn Posted June 27, 2007 Author Posted June 27, 2007 When we finally stopped laughing, I removed my helmet and in the highest pitched voice I could possibly muster said something along the lines of, "I hope you've enjoyed the show yada yada..." Can't pass up a chance for that kind of comedy! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Dorian Lasseter Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Hehehehehe... Can't say I can add more to BlackJohn's discription of how the duel went. It was grande fun indeed! The Dueling, not the skewering... Between John, Billy and Jim(?), I had a couple bruises as trophys for a bit and can't wait to get more! Although, mayhaps a bit of modern armour needs to be added to our fencing kit. A cup at the very least... Juuuuust in case... Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org
HarborMaster Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Wow ! Thanks for posting the photos on your website Blackjohn. Your crewe., the kids (in the stocks cool pics) ..,Mr.Lasseter ., Everyone really looks great. Your photos definitely show your people go all out to get it right. As always with your site i enjoyed your photos very much and constantly gain admiration for it . I am not Lost .,I am Exploring. "If you give a man a fire, he will be warm for a night, if you set a man on fire, he will be warm for the rest of his life!"
blackjohn Posted June 27, 2007 Author Posted June 27, 2007 Between John, Billy and Jim(?), I had a couple bruises as trophys for a bit and can't wait to get more! Although, mayhaps a bit of modern armour needs to be added to our fencing kit. A cup at the very least... Juuuuust in case... Jim Rockwell from The Ship's Company... one of the founding members of our Brethren... multi-disciplinary sailor/soldier/chantyman/etc, he told me that if we do that kind of stuff more often to let him know. Yes, protection... I'll drink to that! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
blackjohn Posted June 27, 2007 Author Posted June 27, 2007 Wow ! Thanks for posting the photos on your website Blackjohn. Your crewe., the kids (in the stocks cool pics) ..,Mr.Lasseter ., Everyone really looks great. Your photos definitely show your people go all out to get it right. As always with your site i enjoyed your photos very much and constantly gain admiration for it . Thank you sir, I am honored. This event was for me something I have always dreamed of doing. I guess it shows. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
blackjohn Posted June 27, 2007 Author Posted June 27, 2007 Also, I must give credit where it is due. Many of the photos were contributed by Mr Lasseter and Mr Balls and an anonymous donor. Mr Balls' pics can be viewed here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9225610@N07/ Mr Lasseter's are... oops! I must away! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
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