<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">For those in the greater Ponte Alto, Stierbach, and Roxbury Mills area who might be interested (and assuming Sir Eldrid's open house will be open as usual this Monday), I'll be glad to teach all those who are interested how to make rattan swords in the Von Halstern style this Monday at Viscount Sir Eldrid's Open House which is held 6pm to 9pm in Sterling, VA (information available at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; "><a href="http://viscounteldrid.com/SCA/monday.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 153); text-decoration: none; ">http://viscounteldrid.com/SCA/monday.htm</span></a></span>). I know we have alot of newcomers who are in need of weaponry, and alot of less-than newcomers whose weapons could use some upgrading. Come on out and let's get things put together!<div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div>If you are interested in learning how to put together a sword, (if you have them or can get them) please bring your rattan, your hilt, strapping tape, duct tape, electrical tape, hose clamps and your preferred grip tape (e.g., sports tape, medical tape, hockey stick tape, tennis grip tape, etc... though beware that colors rub-off on gloves and hands). I will have some amount of closed cell foam for thrusting tips, but if you have your own closed-cell foam, that would be handy to bring as well.</div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div>Please let me know if you are interested and/or if you have any questions.</div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div>In service,</div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div>Baron Max Von Halstern</div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></body></html>