Following Orders

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Ah yes......know the effect well!

[Sir William Marcus]

I found one thing that does help and thats Under Armour HeatGear.  I wore mine this weekend and I my brother did not.  You could notice the difference visually as my brothers upper part of his robe looked as if he went swimming as mine did not and mine remained dry all day.

[Femme Falchion]

Greeting Brothers & Sisters.......I've been remiss in my postings.  Still recovering from the longest day of the year 

Brother William you look fantastic, as does your comrade.  I've had the pleasure of seeing Albannach several times......inspirational, don't you think?

What exactly is the Under Armour HeatGear?  I'm often overheating as well (but can handle the sin, WM)  .

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Now that we opened this subject, I thought I'd shed a little light on our continual reference to the Brothers at Hattin in 87.

This post gives a quick rundown of the seasonal factors you should consider when studying what the European Crusaders had to endure while conducting operations in the Outremer.

Spring (March, April and May) are on average in the low 20's (60 degrees) or Autumn (October and November) when temperatures are still good, around the high 20's, in the center of the country.

Temperatures are usually higher, often much higher, in the South of the country and around the Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee areas.

The Winter months are not really Winter as most of us know it. There are occasional days of rain, and the odd deluge of snow in Jerusalem and the upper reaches of the Galilee and Golan Heights (Syria), but it is fairly mild in the Outremer.

As mentioned above, you wouldn't think they'd conduct operations in the peak summer months of July (Hattin was fought on 4 July, 1187) and August, especially in the center of the country where the humidity levels can prove stifling. Average summer temperatures in the center of the country are over 30C (mid 80 degrees) and closer to 40C (roughly 104 degrees) in the South and around Galilee.


And there you have it....

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I'm often overheating as well.

Hhhhmmmm   what to do, what to do.......

[Femme Falchion]

Perhaps a confession would do Brother?  In honor of the Summer Solstice I'm running a 2 for 1 special on avowals of elicit thoughts. 

So why then did the Crusaders pursue Hattin in July when conditions were so unfavorable for combat?  (Other than GOD WILLED IT).

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Walked right into that one....must be the heat!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Perhaps a confession would do Brother?  In honor of the Summer Solstice I'm running a 2 for 1 special on avowals of elicit thoughts. 

So why then did the Crusaders pursue Hattin in July when conditions are so unfavorable for combat?  (Other than GOD WILLED IT).

It was a predictable response to a Muslim incursion, and with the "divinely inspired" help of Gerard de Ridefort, the weak and almost nonexistent will of the King of Jerusalem (King Guy)...the Saracen were virtually assured a victory. 

[Sir William Marcus]

Don't let me get started on Ridefort! That worthless piece of #!%%#$@&@%*&!

I've had the pleasure of seeing Albannach several times......inspirational, don't you think?

Enjoyed them! I actually just ordered their LIVE disc. They do rock it in a Scottish way no doubt! 

They also have Tartanic playing there for a few weekends too!

What exactly is the Under Armour HeatGear? 

www.UnderArmour.com/HeatGear

[Sir William Marcus]

Tonight on History Channel International

10-12am -- The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross - #2.

In 1099 the Crusaders took Jerusalem in the bloodiest of battles, wrenching it back from the Muslims for the first time in 400 years. But, over the decades that followed, the Islamic world dreamed of fighting back. In 1144 the Muslims seized the city of Edessa from the Christians. The news reverberated back to Europe, and the Pope called for a Second Crusade. But this Crusade was a disaster. It failed to expand the Christian empire, and strengthened the resolve of the Muslims. Under their great leader, Saladin, the Muslim swept through the Christian Kingdom taking town after town. In 1187 he took Jerusalem. This shocked the west into responding, with a Third Crusade. Led by Richard the Lionheart they defeated Saladin and marched on Jerusalem. Richard failed to take the city and the Third Crusade failed.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Good thing I have this on other forms of media.....

[Sir William Marcus]

Indeed

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

It is with a heavy heart , that I must now inform the Green Monk, that we will not be attending Bristol this year. Due to the Queen suffering an unexpected injury, I have found it in her best interest to remain here and allow her time to be attended by a physician and heal. It was originally her idea to attend this function, and she would still very much like to, but a 14hr trip up, with a 5 year old Princess in tow, would not be in her physical best interest.

Although it may not be a faire, I will get to meet some folks this year (especially in July) and still get to plan on her newest suggestion for attendance: (Carolina Renaissance Festival). This seems to have developed under some pagan influence , so if it be the will of the Almighty, we will attend in October-November time frame. I of course will keep it in perspective............. an Albigensian perspective of course.

On a special note for July, put in your orders now for a special, one of a kind, limited edition print of the "Gathering the Hammers of God"!  Stocks will go fast, so hurry now and don't be late. They're sure to be a Collector's item as soon as they're published!

[Sir William Marcus]

It is most saddening to receive word of Lady LeFay's untimely injury. We wish her the absolute best on her road to a speedy recovery.. Deus Vult!

I shall now set my sights and preparations for the historical "Gathering of the Hammers of God" invading the Circle City on thy seventh month.

[Femme Falchion]

Our prayers continue to be with Lady FeFay.

Your crusade plans for the fall sound more like a threat than a pleasure cruise Warrior Monk.    I know you will find the good populace of Fairhaven to be kind, open-minded, forward thinking and radiant.    

In other words, if you thought the Cathars were bad, you ain't seen nothin'.....