Master's World Championships

**o1d_dude** · 16th August 10, 04:42 PM

I don't think that was my throw...nice compliment, tho.

From the hammer field I did watch quite a bit of the swordplay in the afternoon. In particular there was a match where one possibly both of the combatants were dual wielding swords/daggers and you could hear the steel ring out across the field. Good back and forth on that one.

I also remember thinking how warm it must be to compete in period costume.

Well done, Nighthawk.

**Nighthawk** · 16th August 10, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by o1d_dude

I don't think that was my throw...nice compliment, tho.

From the hammer field I did watch quite a bit of the swordplay in the afternoon. In particular there was a match where one possibly both of the combatants were dual wielding swords/daggers and you could hear the steel ring out across the field. Good back and forth on that one.

I also remember thinking how warm it must be to compete in period costume.

Well done, Nighthawk.

Yeah, that would be us! We give a lot of live steel demos and instruction. And yes, it gets hot as the blazes of hell sometimes in period costume. That's why I ripped the sleeves off of my shirt! If you're interested, here's a link to some video of some demo fights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOcxO-fljI

***Most of this moved to PM in order to NOT highjack this thread!***

**Alan H** · 16th August 10, 05:56 PM

Wow, Congratulations on the win Mister o1d one! ....Though I'm not surprised at all! Bet you got yourself a nifty targe as a trophy!

And great pic, Detroitpete! a mess of PR's eh? FANTASTIC.

**Livingston** · 17th August 10, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Detroitpete

Ahhhh!!! I wondered where Chuck and Bob had run off too!!! I went through the clan area once but I only a few minutes. Got sidelined and had to head back to the field. From what I saw, you guys did a great job on the clan tents.

Originally Posted by o1d_dude

Pete, you should have come over and introduced yourself. I'd kept my eye out for you but didn't see anyone with a gimpy pin or obviously braced. You must have been feeling better or just grinning and bearing it. Good on ya, either way.

I won the Heavy Hammer and fouled the winning Light Hammer throw when both spikes busted through the sod...couldn't stay in the box but whatcha gonna do? If you don't foul occasionally, you're just not trying hard enough, right? The judge insisted on measuring the throw anyway because it was w-a-y out in right field. Thanks...NOT!

Overall, I had five golds and four silvers which was enough to give the win in the overall so I'm the new World Champ in the 60-64 class. I'm happy.

If you got anywhere near where the Romans were camped out, you were near our clan tent. We were between the Irish and the Welsh.

**cessna152towser** · 20th August 10, 02:35 AM

Excellent action pic.
Hopefully we will see some of you guys over here in Scotland some day.

**o1d_dude** · 20th August 10, 09:36 AM

We've been thinking about attending the Lonach Games next August. My training partner's daughter has a very large home in Aberdeenshire so the place to stay is covered.

We've not yet decided whether to compete or join the March of the Clansmen which actually sounds like more fun.

**cessna152towser** · 20th August 10, 10:20 AM

We've been thinking about attending the Lonach Games next August.

Anthony Lordi competed at our local games here in Hawick this year. We are hoping to attract more competitors from overseas. However entries need to made in advance as we need to know how many competitors to budget for.

**o1d_dude** · 23rd August 10, 05:40 PM

Found this picture online...

Me waiting my turn on the caber in Denver. Third event of the day...probably 11:00am at the time of the photo. The 65-69 class opened with caber at 9:00am. YIKES!

Anyway, it was a short stick, somewhat heavy, with little taper. Murphy rated at 500 or so. Got a 12:15.

SHA Judge Steve Conway is the caber judge to the left in the picture.

**Alan H** · 28th August 10, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by o1d_dude

Found this picture online...

Me waiting my turn on the caber in Denver. Third event of the day...probably 11:00am at the time of the photo. The 65-69 class opened with caber at 9:00am. YIKES!

Anyway, it was a short stick, somewhat heavy, with little taper. Murphy rated at 500 or so. Got a 12:15.

SHA Judge Steve Conway is the caber judge to the left in the picture.

Caber at 9:00 AM! OWWW... NOT.

Looks like Steve got a new kilt.