Lost_Warrior

m8 = "mate" I believe the Romans did use the Draco, but I'm not sure where or when.

No I have not tried it, I don't have a gladius to try it with (when I get one, I'll try it ) It just seems impractical in close formation. Especailly since you cannot well see the guy behind you to avoid giving him a *particularly* nasty stab wound Not only that, but the guy behind you is likely to wear his gladius the other way, and when both attempt to draw their weapons at the same time, it could concievably create an issue

It would seem to me that slinging the gladius towards the back would be horribly impractical, and for that reason probably wouldn't be done. Having it perpendicular would be more likely. The officer's helmet has little "ears", that is where feather plumes would be attached. I don't think he's a centurion but rather another high ranking officer judging by the attachments for two feather plumes as opposed to a single horizontal crest.

::sigh:: I wish I had not lost my research on ancient weapons that I did for school. I may have a copy upstairs somewhere...but finding all of the pictures again... In earlier times, fine bronze weapons were often better quality and more effective than the average iron weapon being produced.

I really can't watch those things. Dialup...

I think you're probably right. If it really does take less space (and right now I'm thinking that it does) then it would be the perfect solution. And the officers wearing their sword on the left was simply a sign of rank.

Europeans have all the cool stuff! :: pouts:: Maybe it'll come out on video and I'll be able to find a copy on Amazon.

Oh, but I hate mornings. I'd rather work nights.

Thanks!!

Can somebody please translate this? (I know no Latin lol) "may the gods grant you all that you deserve." Thanks!

FRACTALS RULE THE WORLD!!! I've just started playing with a little freeware program for making fractals. Fractal art using this program takes practically no skill, just pushing the right buttons and adjusting the right settings. Even so, the results are SERIOUSLY cool, and no one can argue about that. Not only that, they can be given really awesome names. So far I have "Firefly", "Golden Peacock", "Hell's Staircase", "Sandstorm", "Snail Star", "Snow White Galaxy", "Sun Flame" and "Fire Coi" (so named because it kind of looks like an abstract goldfish). Will post pictures soon [edit] they all stretch beautifully for a desktop background. Even if they appear small.

It's a gas station/convenience store. Not my first choice of work, but it's what was available. And I find myself hanging out about the place more often than is probably healthy now, and I'm thinking I may really enjoy this job. If it weren't for the getting up at 4 30 am, I would be very much looking forward to my first day

I'm so sorry to hear about that... ::cries::

So, I had to go to orientation this morning. Had to be at the store at 6 am and then head out to New Milford. I had no clue where that was. And I was making the trip alone. Majorly nervous because I was sure I'd be lost. I get about 3 or 5 miles from the store and hit fog. The windshield fogs up terribly, so I slow down to about 20 mph (in a 45 zone) trying to figure out what's going on. It happened immediately after I hit the windshield washers, so at first I thought they did it. Then all the windows fogged to. I could not see a dippin' thing. I know the guy in the car behind me was thinking "what the hell is wrong with that car in front of me" and I pull over and throw on the hazard lights, then I turn on the defrosters and finally get the windshild clear with use of the wipers, and I head out again. It was foggy and I had to drive 10-15 miles under the speed limit most of the way. The road I had to take most of the way was a mess because of recent rains doing major damage to the blacktop. Then I get to the end of the road that I *thought* went straight into New Milford. I have two choices: right or left. Now, this wasn't in the directions I was given, so I was *sure* I made a mistake. I look right and see there's more buildings down there, I figure I'll get to the nearest likely one and I'll ask directions. Then I see "New Milford Hardware" as I'm driving down the road, and I think "hey, maybe I made the right turn after all!" Still no sign of the store I'm supposed to go to, so I pull into the parking lot of an automotive shop and ask directions to the store. If I had driven 10 more feet down the road I would have seen it. They guy probably thought I was nuts. I thought I would be late, but I actually was about 40 minutes early. I followed the trainer into the parking lot. We were talking and she looked at my paperwork. She said "I can't believe she's starting you out at only ** an hour! That's a little low, don't you think?" I'm like "um..I guess so. I don't know what they normally pay." She makes a phone call to the corporate office and gets me a raise...before orientation even actually starts!!! I'm a bit concerned about this actually, because my manager does not know about it yet, unless the corporate office contacted her. I hope she doesn't get mad. Orientation itself was kind of a bore. It consisted of sitting at a table watching videos, filling out paperwork, and cracking jokes with the other trainees. The company bought us lunch, and it was good lunch to. I had an italian hoagie. I was not sure how they were making it and was quite shocked when she dumped some thick stuff over it instead of the oil I was expecting. The thick stuff turned out to be creamy italian salad dressing. I was a bit annoyed and confused at first, but I tasted it and it was incredible! I'd never even heard of such a thing, but it was really, REALLY good!! The drive home was uneventful, and I stopped up at my mom's store instead of calling her. I think I startled her I got shirts that she will wear once my uniform shirts come in. I also got two pairs of cheap sunglasses, because I broke my sunglasses and I need sunglasses. I have a pair of glasses for the car, but I want them to stay in the car so I always have a pair in the car LOL what's with the "too many emoticons" thing? I had no clue there was actually a limit on emoticons!

Chainmail is quite heavy, and contrary to popular belief, it could be slashed/cut. Chainmail can be cut... there's a better pic in thier catalogue...but not online.