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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Anyone who knows me knows I have affection for the Pole Arm, a weapon
that can be most effective on the battlefield. But a Pike or Halberd makes a
beautiful and impressive formal piece as well, proudly displayed and handled in
ceremonial settings. Just look to either side of Their Excellencies or Their
Majesties at your <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">next Court</st1:address></st1:Street>.
As I learn and perfect some of the Tudor era English Pike Drills, I would enjoy
sharing this knowledge, and if there is enough interest, even form a Namron
Ceremonial Pike Team. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>With Lord Terrance’s approval, perhaps we could have our first
drills at Med Fair, where I would teach some fundamental moves. And, of
course, you need not be late English to participate. Just come prepared to
have fun and look good while doing so!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have a Pole Arm between 6-8 feet long, excellent! If not, all
you need to do is make progress to Home Depot or Lowes and pick up a 7 foot
piece of 1 ¼ inch pine round stock. It’s back in the lumber department,
and runs less than $2/foot (at least it did last time I looked). Be sure it
is reasonably “true,” and they will cut to length. Just sand it
smooth, and if you wish, you can stain and seal it. That will be your practice
pole.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If we have enough interest to drill at Med Fair, please be sure any “live
steel” is properly sheathed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please let me
know.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>In Service<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Herr Wolfgang<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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