This is my non fiction bookcase in all it untidy glory.Although I have always had an interest military matters my main area of academic study has been ancient civilisations,mainly focusing on ancient Britain.I have several degree's in this field of study hence the top three shelves are dedicated to that particular sphere of history.The two lower shelves are dedicated to Military and Genealogy and some crap that my wife has decided to store,which until now I hadn't realised was hiding there.lol. I still have 3 boxes of research material and books to house yet and I also have a full case of fiction in the dining room
You should have seen my Viking history book collection..... had to get rid of most of it. Nicola thats a crime, why would one do such a thing:p
I was actually planning one , but don't do that now due to injury. And after 16 years of running around in the woods hacking and slaying I was getting a bit bored lol. This was the group I was with: Dark Ages Society Started of at the tender age of 22 fighting the line with a spear and shield with the blokes, but gradually time took its toll and I ended up fighting with a two handed spear at the end of the lines. Sometimes I would fight with a dagger held in the back spear hand so that when i closed I could 'take someone out' with out them realising lol. I was also known for biting & kicking if I got 'captured' lol. One of the early memories I remember with fondness was the 4 of us in the unit, 3 guys and me tracking another unit through the woods down a bracken covered slope. The guys were all close on 6ft, I'm just 5'3". they all went charging after the other unit. I tried to follow and got totally lost up to my head in bracken and couldn't go any further and had to give it up as bad job. Given that we were wearing very slippery, handmade leather 'turn shoes' I could have ended up going head over heels down the hill. Of course there's lots stories of drunken banquets and other escapades lol
I was actually planning one , but don't do that now due to injury. And after 16 years of running around in the woods hacking and slaying I was getting a bit bored lol. This was the group I was with: Dark Ages Society Started of at the tender age of 22 fighting the line with a spear and shield with the blokes, but gradually time took its toll and I ended up fighting with a two handed spear at the end of the lines. Sometimes I would fight with a dagger held in the back spear hand so that when i closed I could 'take someone out' with out them realising lol. I was also known for biting & kicking if I got 'captured' lol. One of the early memories I remember with fondness was the 4 of us in the unit, 3 guys and me tracking another unit through the woods down a bracken covered slope. The guys were all close on 6ft, I'm just 5'3". they all went charging after the other unit. I tried to follow and got totally lost up to my head in bracken and couldn't go any further and had to give it up as bad job. Given that we were wearing very slippery, handmade leather 'turn shoes' I could have ended up going head over heels down the hill. Of course there's lots stories of drunken banquets and other escapades lol Im suitably impressed Nicola,Although I have never taken part in such things myself.I have visit plenty of living history sites for research whilst studying for my degree's
Thanks I used to really like living history, imparting information to kids in a way they could understand and appreciate I even got a couple of injuries, from the same guy actually and he was on my 'side' and in my unit and was at the time my unit officer!!!! We were doing a shield clash - shields up & outstretched, full charge at the enemy and spear hand back. Somehow i got in his way and his spear came back across my eye socket vertically. It was very bruised and sore. Next shield crash, same guy hit me in the ribs with the butt of his spear and I got cracked ribs. he was know to be very accident prone, but I was the one that got injured lol
Thanks I used to really like living history, imparting information to kids in a way they could understand and appreciate I even got a couple of injuries, from the same guy actually and he was on my 'side' and in my unit and was at the time my unit officer!!!! We were doing a shield clash - shields up & outstretched, full charge at the enemy and spear hand back. Somehow i got in his way and his spear came back across my eye socket vertically. It was very bruised and sore. Next shield crash, same guy hit me in the ribs with the butt of his spear and I got cracked ribs. he was know to be very accident prone, but I was the one that got injured lol I very formidable lady indeed, behave yourself boys
Yes! I still have my langsaex (Saxon sword) lying a round! A nice solid piece of metal, blunt but can do a lot of damage to a skull if misuesd lol
What part of the small section is the missus' doesn't make sense? Makes perfect sense, I was just pulling your chain.
Two new shelves 90% British Airborne, I anticipate 100% once the postman gets his arse in gear again OOOOH! what lovely books you have
Im so predictable eh mate I will have hopefully about 5 or so Arnhem books to add myself in the coming weeks, only trouble is all my bookcases are dying and the missus she dont get it.......I NEED MORE
Im so predictable eh mate I will have hopefully about 5 or so Arnhem books to add myself in the coming weeks, only trouble is all my bookcases are dying and the missus she dont get it.......I NEED MORE Ship her out mate,more room for books
Cut down on her wardrobe space - give you much more room for books I already have books in the wardrobe and the attic, the shed the landing..... under the bed in the loo.........get the picture
Cut down on her wardrobe space - give you much more room for books Great idea if having an active sex life is not a big priority!!
Great idea if having an active sex life is not a big priority!! I have been reading books a lot longer than I have been having sex! and books still offer me surprises
