Pennsic Compendium

[Nimuenia]

The songs being played are as follows.

@ 1:14 " Ecco la Primavera"

@ 1:52 "Trotto"

@ 3:06 "Lamento la Rotta"

[frithar]

First saw this two years ago-- still love the choice of action shots and great music. Ever consider expanding it?

[Ladyluna24]

I miss pennsic!!! I swear I'm going badk one day. Its my goal. Great job on the video ;)

[asbrand]

I've not been back to Pennsic since # 26. *sigh*

Miss that place. Don't miss the long drive to get there though. :)

[moeskido]

My last was XXIV, and I believe I still have a Walsyngham Way cassette somewhere. I miss Pennsic and House deLondres.

Thanks for posting this.

[guitarlordkryss]

i am a swampy and i must say the topsider video was awesome 5 stars see you next year after my 50 week town run.

[frithar]

What's the source of the music?

[Aboz]

CD by Walsingham Way, a long-defunct early music group from Winnipeg. (Percussion by the then-Baroness of Castel Rouge.)

[frithar]

Ummm...if you ever want to sell that CD..... :D

[frithar]

What a sweet, gentle look at Pennsic! That's by far my fav. video compendium!

[Romanimusician]

i wanna join the SCA but i cant :( no cash at all paying rent comes first sadly

[kwithurtinme]

That was a nice video!:-)

i can't wait to go this year!!

[2008HLS]

I haven't been to Pennsic in ages. What's the headcount up to now?

[Aboz]

According to the Pennsic Independent, last year's total was 11,595. It's generally higher in "anniversary" years; PW35 had over 13k

[TentBlockMoulinet]

That's really old footage. I saw Countes Chelsea walking through the merchant area scantilu clad-her last Pennsic was 29 so far as I know. Sir Geoffery reading a book at the Mid-East imports booth. They haven't done a booth in like 5 years because now all their drums get sold online and i think Geoff hasn't been back since he stopped getting paid to go.

[Aboz]

As it says in the notes, PW 27,

[ulfhirtha]

Nice compilation! Good sampling of various aspects of the War (and nice to see northshield up there by Master McGuire's Bridge :-))

[Aboz]

Mater McGuire? The drawbridge was built by Lord Corydon Rathbone at Pennsic 25.

[ulfhirtha]

Not the drawbridge, the plank bridge closer to the road, with the railing on one side. Master John McGuire built that one for Pennsic 23

[Aboz]

Thanks for clarifying that. My first Pennsic was 22, but Northshield didn't start using N-19 until PW 25, so that bridge had always been there far as I knew. I would stand on that bridge to brush my teeth every morning, so I could spit into the creek.

[WallyHartshorn]

I've been in the SCA on and off, on and off, for over 20 years now -- and I've NEVER been to Pennsic, despite living that entire time in the Midrealm. Currently I'm in an "off" phase with a 2-year-old son, but watching this video makes me think "Hmm.... He'd probably look good in a tunic." :-) Maybe in another year or two we'll be ready to tackle it! Until then, post more videos! I'll have to live vicariously.

[Vicemary]

Pennsic ist ein love!

[DonJuan31]

Just wondering...what is happening in the video at 3:52-3:53? Is it some sort of wrestling or swordplay maybe?

[Aboz]

The man with the shoulder tattoo (Viscount Niklos) is a former professional wrestler. He and Sir Cecil were just showing off for the crowd.

[hakimcameldriver]

this was great, it was my first pennsic, i flew in from lochac(australia), i remember this all, met some great and kind people from northshield, i am in the USA now, i live in Atlantia, black diamond, Salem Va.

[Aboz]

Hey, I remember you. I'm the guy with the camera and the silly drum song. - Berwyn

[gangrail]

sca kicks ass, my friend and i wish we could do this kind of stuff, right now where making our own armor. working on some chainmail at the moment

[starr4all]

Good job! Wish I could go again. I went in 1992 and 1993. Had a blast!

[zellykat]

nice work. i am impressed.

[kyndasorta]

That was great! Really makes me sad that my ENTIRE family is going to Pennsic this year except me. Ky

[RQUANDT]

Hi Berwyn - I can't believe that the bridge that Lyneya and I painted is featured so well ... and that you didn't get more video footage of the beautiful women. I mean, why else fight the "evil" Sir Tarrach?

-Ravenna

[Aboz]

Actually, the original version did show you while speaking those lines (which can stilll be heard) but I figred that from a PR perspective, showing ladies tied to a post would be inappropriate.

[serendipity9000]

What a nice surprise - I am in this video! I am the woman with the spiral on her forehead at about 03:11. And here I was trying to remember which war that was and if I had been there.

-- Brigit of Clanne Preachain

[Aboz]

And here all these years I've been wondering who that was. - Berwyn

[vadeking]

Hey! I painted that Circle Gate! Thanks for including us in your compilation, it was very enjoyable to watch and brought many a smile to my face.

[t3nth0usandv0lts]

Absolutely grand, going to Pennsic 35 for my second event and now I'm more psyched than ever...

[fluffythespectre]

captures Pennsic brilliantly!!!! I can't wait to go back!

[eaglescout101us]

Hey great video i have yet to attend Pensic but this is the first video I have seen on it looks great

[Beornwyn]

very enjoyable video. makes me want to trek all the way up there one day!