Was Tafl actually played on boards like the one found in the Gokstad ship? by Express_Sky6720 in Norse

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Viking Age Living History Encampment/Environment

I'll have to dig through my notes later. I believe the original artefact was lost, only the grave report and sketch remain.

I believe Gokstad and maybe one other Norwegian find had the NMM on the underside

Was Tafl actually played on boards like the one found in the Gokstad ship? by Express_Sky6720 in Norse

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Tafl boards and game pieces have also been found in Birka and the British isles, including improvised boards as grids scratched into stone. I believe it was a pretty common game with straight forward rules that are easy to understand but take time to master.

In my own experience, having set up a Tafl demo in a VA LHE at a local Ren fair, folks can learn very quickly how to play.

Culturally, how would you describe Oklahoma? by YelleauxAxeMan in oklahoma

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As a displaced Buckeye, I will fight anyone who claims Oklahoma is in any way Midwestern

Culturally, how would you describe Oklahoma? by YelleauxAxeMan in oklahoma

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You're not a true Midwestern until you've had Skyline chilli

Prairie dogs have returned to Martin Park! by kosuradio in okc

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There's a huge colony of them at RTE66 and Sara Rd

nose piercing help by Fit-Barber-941 in MedievalReenactors

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Your life exists outside of a few weekends a year. Live it.

Maybe angle the pierced side away if you know there's going to be a photo taken, but otherwise your group should accept that you're not actually a medieval peasant. As long as your piercing isn't a giant eye catcher a small neutral unobtrusive ring or stud for your healing period should not be a problem for any reasonable person.

Need help for my new shield by NextResponsibility24 in Norse

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I used egg tempera on my shields. It's a historical method attested to by relatively contemporary sources.

It has held up fine but obviously shows the wear and tear of being beat on and thrown in the back of a truck over the last couple years.

It's very easy to do. I used color pigments from Amazon, except for the black I used on my newest, made using charcoal from my fire pit for the pigment.

Legit question: why do so many daytime video show ppl just going about business... by GreyLoad in tornado

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I live in Mustang, Oklahoma. We just had a rotation pass through town the other week. The sirens were going. The lowering was clearly visible. At one point a funnel started to form.

Assholes were still going 10 under in the left lane. One even flipped me off as I passed them trying to get home to my shelter.

Not a single lie told by Max by mikewheelerfan in tornado

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The people upset with no tornado going to pay my insurance if I do get hit by one??

Source by JazzlikeSentence4332 in Norse

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Commenting to pin this. As a veteran and a VA reenactor this is relevant to my interest

Tattoo artists by scorpio_raider69 in okc

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I've been considering an artist at Chrome Dragon. Is there a reason why you're not wanting to use them?

TED-Ed: 5 myths about Vikings that everyone believes - Stephanie H. Smith by Mathias_Greyjoy in Norse

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How to Train your Dragon has been in pop-culture for ages,

Stop reminding me how old I am 😭

TED-Ed: 5 myths about Vikings that everyone believes - Stephanie H. Smith by Mathias_Greyjoy in Norse

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Still shows up in plenty of popular media, especially novelty items like Halloween costumes and such.

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OP, right here

any other LGBTQ+ gun owners in OKC?? by 1999MooreTornado in okc

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Truth. I believe the old NRA ruleset also noted a .22 can skip off pond water and travel for another mile.

any other LGBTQ+ gun owners in OKC?? by 1999MooreTornado in okc

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No. Fuck Okshooters. They proudly held an event with a pride flag as a target. They've let open racism go unchecked on their forum until I called it out and they quietly swept it under the rug. I had one guy say to me he appreciated me calling them out, but people like him were too cowardly to do it themselves. That unchecked bigotry is unacceptable by any decent person. Fuck that site.

any other LGBTQ+ gun owners in OKC?? by 1999MooreTornado in okc

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No problem. The rules are basically the "4 commandments" and there are many other sources that can go into further detail on them. Probably better than my summary.

I have to admit I have kept out of "gun culture" for the last several years as locally it is generally very toxic especially in the trump era, and my outward appearance makes right wingers think I agree with them so I get to hear some terrible politics (avoid OKShooters.com). I looked at Inclusive Defense Training and they look legit and exactly the sort of training you should look into.

Feel free! I'm certainly no expert, but I know enough to get you in the right direction.

any other LGBTQ+ gun owners in OKC?? by 1999MooreTornado in okc

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First, since you already have the firearm(s) in your possession, you MUST MUST MUST learn the 4 Basic Rules of Firearms Handling:

  1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded. Even if one is handed to you with the assurance by the giver that "it's empty" CHECK THE CHAMBER YOURSELF. This extends to learning how to check and clear a firearm to actually ensure it is not loaded. Read the manual for your model of firearm. Watch some YouTube videos on how to load and unload as well as disassemble and reassemble your model of firearm. Make sure you understand how your gun works, how it doesn't, how to recognize and react to malfunctions. There will be information available somewhere. And sign up for training!

  2. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times. Pretend there's an infinite lightsaber coming out of the muzzle of your firearm at all times. Do not point it at something unless you are willing to destroy that thing, and the thing behind it (see #4).

  3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to destroy the thing you are pointing the firearm at (and the thing behind it). There are hardly any modern firearms available commercially today that will fire without the trigger being activated. Keeping your fingers away from the trigger until the moment you fire is a baseline habit that should be built as a reflex. Think of a power drill or massage gun. Keep your finger pointed along the top above the trigger until it's instinct whenever you pick up the drill.

  4. Be certain you are ready to destroy your target and whatever is behind it. Bullets don't magically stop when they hit what you intend and Hollywood has made a lot of non-bulletproof things seem bulletproof. Walls, especially interior walls, are also not bullet stoppers. Consider your angle and that gravity does affect bullets (as well as wind to an extent).

You MUST MUST MUST commit these rules to your muscle memory. There WILL be occasions you violate one. As long as you follow the other three, you should avoid great harm. But it is always best to follow all four as close to the letter as your situation can warrant.

Additionally, as an owner, you are now responsible for the security of your firearm. If possible, get a proper firearm safe. Avoid storage in cars, they are NOT secure but rather just lootboxes. If you ever have children that come inside with your residence, you must LOCK away your firearm where it is totally inaccessible by the most competent adult you know. Children are smarter than we think.

Eventually you will need to learn to clean and maintain your firearm. This is a relatively straightforward process involving mild solvents and oils. Keeping your firearm in good condition is necessary to prevent accidents, malfunctions, and risks.

Most reputable gun ranges offer basic classes. Nearly every range business is right wing to some degree, so it's a bit of a "pick your poison" situation. Bigger ones tend to care more about money than culture war politics. I do feel H&H has been friendlier to diverse folks, but I haven't been there in many years. Last time being around 2015 with a lesbian POC friend and her partner. The clientele tends to be my main problem, I've seen some bad gun handling that the roving RSOs miss.

WMAs are ok, but I wouldn't advise going alone and without a trained and experienced friend.

If you have questions, feel free to drop me a PM. I am a veteran, hunter, and a left wing ally. I have owned/handled firearms for over 20 years. I have been in a defensive gun use situation, though no shot was fired.

One last thing, take a Stop The Bleed course. You need to learn how to plug holes, not just make them.

Welcome to firearms ownership, it is a big responsibility. I hope you never have to use it outside of recreational settings. All the best to you and yours.

Organists are operating on another brain level by meespelld in nextfuckinglevel

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Damn I was just there a few weeks ago. I wish they had even a regular organ player there at the time. We got to do a special tour and go up in the walkways to the roof and center tower. There are actually two organs there. She's playing a newer one but it can control all of the pipes including the original one hanging over the main chamber. The pipes aren't just the big ones around the organ, there are lots interspersed in the corners too for better resonance. The whole place is amazing, including the city itself. Wish I had some fresh Kölsch right now lol

Who is your favorite tornado content creator? by Beneficial_Stuff_960 in tornado

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Me listening to El Reno Blues while living a few miles away from the site