10-14-2008, 11:28 AM
3 new aussies on the one page great 
Hannibal ad portas ! Dave Bartlett . " War produces many stories of fiction , some of which are told until they are believed to be true." U S Grant
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10-14-2008, 09:29 PM
A special welcome to fellow Aussies, Dave, Polynikes and Decanus.
 D I was once Infantry too, but from a generation long ago! My interests run to all things Graeco-Roman, but my special favourite, as you might gather from the name, is also the period of Rome's expansion beyond Italy - from the first Punic War to Trajan. 8) BTW guys, don't forget to add your real name.....Forum rule!!
"dulce et decorum est pro patria mori " - Horace
(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country) "No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton Paul McDonnell-Staff 
10-16-2008, 04:36 PM
Hello all, just a quick hello. I'm from the US and considering doing reenacting. Considering I'm a 44 year old, typically overweight, diabetic with NO gear whatsoever (yet) and the nearest unit that I know of (Cohors Tres Italica C.R.) is several hundred miles distant from me, I have some hurdles to overcome. I've been a reenactor before (American Fur trade era and WW2 US) so I know the drill, so to speak. Actually, I'm getting a huge kick out of the fact that the same kind of "authenticity" debates rage right through just about every kind of reenacting.
Anyway, off to go read some more! <Edit> Hmm, name not showing up in signature....
R. A. Lundberg
10-18-2008, 11:03 AM
Hallo, I am Maria, Macedonian, living in France. I adore your site and the forum. The discussions are very usefull for everyone who is interrested about Roman army and the photos showing the creation of the roman shield and wepons are usefull even for archaeologists! Great job, happy to join you.
10-18-2008, 05:12 PM
Welcome Maria
Fasta Ambrosius Longus
John We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. ![[Image: Peditum3.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lord_mithras/Peditum3.jpg)
10-20-2008, 04:05 PM
Hi there.
My name is Andreas Raab, as you see on the left . I'm a student of ancient and medieval history and archeology on the University of Augsburg. My interest in especially Roman history and warfare came up during the course of my studies. Nice to meet you Greetings, Andreas
Andreas Raab
10-22-2008, 12:31 AM
Hello My name Is Bryan Michenfelder, C.D.
I am working on my "Roman" Name Will put it in my Signature when I figure it out. Reenacting experience: SCA (Medieval) 13 years, Wolfgang Von Michelsberg, OPF, AOA. Many weapons authorizations Master of Sciences Ended War of 1812 (North American, Yes the war were we won over the US) British Royal Navy Warranted Gunner of the H.M. Schooner Ferret (Yes we have a boat, yes it mounts 3 + Cannons Yes we have field pieces on carriages, yes I own a 3Lb'er) Currant Roman, Just starting now Want to be just a Legionary Have Joined Group in southern Ontario Canada Legio XXX to get our feet wet, (joining with a good friend) Have always had interest in the Roman/German/Celt cultures, did not know there was Roman reenactors in Canada when found out wanted to play right away to increase my knowledge of this fascinating period from a soldiers point of view. I love information and will sit and absorb it for hours if you wish to share it. PS Today is my birthday, happy birthday to me! P
Vale, Bryan
(Titus Rustius Lupus) Armatus Et Ebrius LEG XXX, Ulpia Victrix Ontario, Canada Thanks for having patience with me... 
10-22-2008, 04:23 AM
welcome Bryan ,happy birthday , I like the name of your schooner lol
Hannibal ad portas ! Dave Bartlett . " War produces many stories of fiction , some of which are told until they are believed to be true." U S Grant
10-22-2008, 04:43 AM
Quote:welcome Bryan ,happy birthday , I like the name of your schooner lolWe Like her too. She is named after a real ship mentioned in the SHARK PAPERS one Schooner Ferret commanded by LT Fitton, strangely enough our skipper is also a LT in the reenactment circles and his last name is Fitton, ummmm, he is claiming the other as a relative even if he is not, (we are checking)
Vale, Bryan
(Titus Rustius Lupus) Armatus Et Ebrius LEG XXX, Ulpia Victrix Ontario, Canada Thanks for having patience with me...
10-22-2008, 03:26 PM
Bryan, turns out the US Navy is still mad about that war and there is a Harpoon missile with your schooner's name on it...watch out!!!
:o JK!!! :lol: BTW, you guys can have Detroit now, if you want it. :oops: Welcome, and hope you have fun!
I compensate for my ignorance by being obtuse.
- Bill M. (me)
10-22-2008, 09:20 PM
Quote:Bryan, turns out the US Navy is still mad about that war and there is a Harpoon missile with your schooner's name on it...watch out!!! With others like you around how can one not have fun! That is why I now do my hobby's its not foranyone else, its because I want to have fun and learn a little. WIth people like you I know i will laugh and learn as I go, Now to find a helm since the one upstairs in my attic is a CLASSIC TROOPER.....(insert expletive here) that was bought many moons ago, and is apparently decorative but not much else.... It is strange how the US doesn't like to talk much about that war.... But at least there are some Great reenactors from the states and hay we let them win on Saturday, Sunday we kick their behinds... Its all in good fun, and I hope that translates here as well, I'm sure it will! :lol: BTW Thanks for messing up Detroit and then offering it to us... (No Offense meant to any residents of that fine city)
Vale, Bryan
(Titus Rustius Lupus) Armatus Et Ebrius LEG XXX, Ulpia Victrix Ontario, Canada Thanks for having patience with me...
10-23-2008, 12:15 PM
Glad that you took my remarks in good fun, as they were intended!
I'm afraid that conversation here in the US tends to stay away from controversial, yet critical, topics such as war and politics...except in many working class bars. Many people feel that not agreeing with someone is insulting, which is ridiculous to me. I'm sure that most residents of the Detroit area would agree that the place is in serious and desperate trouble...a friend of mine is trying to get rid of a house there after being laid off from the auto industry and moving to Minneapolis for work. He's in big trouble...I lived there for a brief time, didn't leave because of the area but wasn't especially drawn to stay there, either. I did enjoy Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Hamtramck, and Greektown a lot. Don't have much experience with Canada other than visiting Windsor in the old days and enjoying Montreal very much...fantastic city. Used to make three city in one day business trips there, so didn't see much of the places I was visiting. I do need to take the family to Quebec City, which, I am told, is a wonderful place. The best to you, neighbor!
I compensate for my ignorance by being obtuse.
- Bill M. (me)
10-23-2008, 09:07 PM
Hi all, My name is Pablo and i live in Houston Texas. Im currently a student at the University of Houston and am majoring in Management.
I love everything about Rome and am especially interested in Roman and Greek Military tactics.
10-23-2008, 09:09 PM
Salve Pablo
Welcome to RAT Most are quite friendly and helpful here the growling ones just don't tease with guarum and you will be ok. Really it is a friendly board welcome and have fun and learn lots! Ave
Vale, Bryan
(Titus Rustius Lupus) Armatus Et Ebrius LEG XXX, Ulpia Victrix Ontario, Canada Thanks for having patience with me... |
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