Comments on: How to Have Fun During a Siege

By: elizabeth chadwick

elizabeth chadwick — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:23:46 +0000

I was about to leap up and down and shout ‘I do tournaments in my novels!’ And then realised you’d mentioned me – oh well! (and thanks ) Roberta Gellis does a FABULOUS one in Alinor – sets the gold standard. It is an individual joust and might be just slightly anachronistic on the timeline, but it feels sooooo right and the conflict is brilliant.
I have worn a mail shirt and a bucket helm and have talked to re-enactor friends who joust and wear the kit, so it’s very useful to get an idea from such perspectives!

By: Literate Housewife

Literate Housewife — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:32:48 +0000

Oh, this was a great post, Meghan! The things boys will do when they are bored. I would like to read about that, myself.

I can’t say that it has been a lifelong dream of mine to try on medieval armor, but I wouldn’t turn down the opportunity, either. I just think it would be hot and heavy – and not in a good way, either.

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By: Zibilee

Zibilee — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:18:14 +0000

I had a really hard time riding a horse as well. When he started galloping across the field, it scared the bejesus out of me, and I thought I was going to fall off. It was very scary up there! I too would love to try on the armor. Zibilee’s last blog post..Bedlam South Giveaway!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:37:20 +0000

I know I've read books with jousting -- probably because I've a lot of Arthur books. I of course can't think of any titles at the moment. I'll let you know. I would love to know how heavy and awkward armor really was by trying it on. I kind of like horses, so I might give a war horse a try. Beth F’s last blog post..Where Are You? / Teaser Tuesday (April 21)

By: Jen - Devourer of Books

Jen - Devourer of Books — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:47:48 +0000

You crack me up. This is so the sort of thing that I would begin obsessing about as well. Let me know if you find any good books that depict this, I'd love to read them too! Jen - Devourer of Books’s last blog post..The Dangers of Armchair Time-travel - Guest Post by Sandra Gulland

By: Meghan

Meghan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:13:20 +0000

I’m sure it would be my facebook picture for a very long time, LOL!

By: Meghan

Meghan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:12:17 +0000

No worries, thanks for trying!

By: Meghan

Meghan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:11:47 +0000

Sweet, I even have that book! It’s buried in my parents’ house though. I’ll have to dig it out in a couple months when I go back.

I really have to go to a Ren fair. Even if they do it wrong or make it easy, still better than nothing!!

By: Memory

Memory — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:48:08 +0000

I recently read an historical romance in which the hero was forced to fight for his lady's honor during a tournament. It was just a little scene, but it was still fun. The book was called THE COURTESAN, and it was by Susan Carroll. I'd love to try armor on! When I was eight or nine, I went to a Renaissance Festival and got to try jousting. They didn't give me any armor to wear, but I did get to ride a wooden horse along a zip cord while holding a lance. It was a lot of fun. Memory’s last blog post..57. The Sorcerer of the North by John Flanagan

By: Amy @ My Friend Amy

Amy @ My Friend Amy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:35:30 +0000

I would totally try the armor on!! It would be so great for pictures!

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