New recruits

[Primitivus]

Another citizen of the Republic of Texas joins RAT...

[Primitivus]

I'm looking to create a Triarii impression. Mainly due to the fact I'm too old for a Hastati :lol:

Ah, you're not the only one. Just turned 53 this week...

[Primitivus]

I am putting together an ancient history summer camp for local home school families and found this to be a GREAT resource!

Sounds like a great project!

[Primitivus]

Not a re-enactor, but a collector of Roman coins, mostly of the 2nd thru 4th century.

I collect Constantinian bronzes myself. There are a number of numismatists here at RAT.

[Primitivus]

I am really interested in ancient and medieval history, and of course in warfare.

Alas, warfare does constitute the most fascinating part of human history, doesn't it?

[Primitivus]

First, please be patient about my poor english

Bi-lingual people need never apologize for their second language, in my opinion. Glad to have you joining the RAT family.

[Et tu brute]

I agree, the fact they try is is all that matters

[Praefectusclassis]

Exactly, so when are all you native speakers going to learn a second language? Shall we change RAT's official language? Any proposals? :wink: :wink:

And in the meantime, a hearty welcome to all newcomers of late!

[Marcus Mummius]

Exactly, so when are all you native speakers going to learn a second language? Shall we change RAT's official language? Any proposals? :wink: :wink:

And in the meantime, a hearty welcome to all newcomers of late!

Dutch I could live with :wink:

Welcome all!

[Et tu brute]

No! That'd be the end of RAT for me, i'm learning German but i'm absolutely terribele...

[Robert Vermaat]

No! That'd be the end of RAT for me, i'm learning German but i'm absolutely terribele...

Römische Armee Sprache?

[Et tu brute]

What do you mean, Latin? This is how bad I am, I had to use a translater to be certain what that said though I do have an excuse though, as I haven't been in a German lesson for over 6 months (been ill) and i'm only just starting to do some Germam again.

[Primitivus]

Exactly, so when are all you native speakers going to learn a second language? Shall we change RAT's official language? Any proposals? :wink: :wink:

I was afraid someone might suggest something like that. Most of us Americans struggle with second languages. I studied Spanish in Junior High, and considered it challenging. Studied Latin in High School and realized how simple Spanish was. In college I took a year of Greek and recognized that Latin wasn't all that difficult. Then, at seminary, I was immersed in Hebrew and reflected on how simple Greek was.

All told, I've studied a lot of "foreign" language only to realize I don't have a particular aptitude for such pursuits...

[Ricktavius]

I'm the newest member of the board, so thought I'd introduce myself. My name's Rick, I'll go by Ricktavius on this board (original, huh?). I'll probably be more of a lurker than a poster, at least initially. Roman is really not my expertise. I've mainly been an American Revolutionary and Civil War historian and reenactor, but a year ago I got stationed in Germany (US Air Force), and after visiting a few sites in Europe my itch to learn more about the Roman Empire finally made me take the leap. I'm also developing an interest in the Crusader/Knight era.

Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome, there is a lot of info on this board and the old RAT board I'll be reading up on, I'll try not to ask too many stupid questions!

Rick Rachal

[Et tu brute]

Hey, welcome to the forums, don't be afraid to ask questions