The Merryfolk Enlistment Office

[RobinHood3000]

Uncle Robin Wants YOU for Sherwood Forest!


Well, at rachel's request, here's a thread for all who wish to join me in robbing the rich and giving to the poor. High commissions offered ;) ! Standard uniform: Lots...and LOTS...of Lincoln Green.

[AimusSage]

Can I be the sherrif of nothingham? I want to hunt down all you robbers. :lol:

And if that position is not available I'll gladly take up the position of Catburgler- extraordinare. I can climb the walls of castles and open the doors, or maybe just steal some jewelry or generaly whatever the gives the highest commision. Ahum, and gives to the poor too ofcourse :rolleyes:

[Nightshade]

Hummmm me? http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/blush_tweetz.gif
Not sure I agre with the ethics of stealing but Im good with a needle and thread so I can sew your uniforms for you !
and hey Im getting a green sewing machine next week!
http://www.websmileys.com/sm/music/musik18.gif

[Pendragon]

:lol: :lol: Since I am both rather large (300+ pounds) and a man of the cloth, could I be Friar Tuck, perchance? :lol: :lol: :D :nod:

[Nightshade]

so is that going to be a green habit or the normal brown one??

:D

[Pendragon]

I belive Tuck wore the normal brown one-- size triple XL :lol:

[Riesa]

Can I be Maude, the slightly plump barmaid who likes to let down her tresses much to the chagrin of her father, the cranky old barkeep?

[RobinHood3000]

Welcome, welcome, one and all!! We have Friar PenTucken to attend to the spiritual needs of our brethren, AimusSage the Catburglar extraordinaire, Night the Lincoln Seamstress, and Riesa the Barmaid!!

Come on, who else??

[Virgil]

OK, I'm game, but it's been ages since I last read it. Remind me who the other characters are and I'll choose one.

[RobinHood3000]

You don't have to choose one--just create one. Somehow, I don't see the "slightly-pudgy barmaid" and "smiley-faced seamstress" archetypes catching on...

[Nightshade]

I dont rember a barmaid! But then which version are we talking here?
:D

[AimusSage]

I always liked the mel brooks version: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107977/

[RobinHood3000]

Fortunately for those of us in here, tights (TIGHT tights) are optional.

[Nightshade]

yes that was good but my fav is the robin mckinley version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0698119592/qid=1134770370/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/102-3042489-7071359?n=283155)
Im not sewing tights absaloutly no way
your all geting cords, or skirts if you like. If you want tights go to A shop!
;)

[Riesa]

I'm sure there is no barmaid in Robin Hood, but What female characters are there besides Maid Marian and her ladies? I figured the merry men would need a friendly tavern to gather in and discuss future robbings....Why not some peripheral characters such as townspeople and cheeky tavern girls! to give them news of new rich people traversing the forest....

[RobinHood3000]

Riesa, you are absolutely, positively welcome with us in here. Given the ratio of men to women on these forums, I imagine that using "Merryfolk" should be much more acceptable.

[Riesa]

thanks, Rob.

[AimusSage]

yes that was good but my fav is the robin mckinley version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0698119592/qid=1134770370/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/102-3042489-7071359?n=283155)
Im not sewing tights absaloutly no way
your all geting cords, or skirts if you like. If you want tights go to A shop!
;)

I so wanted you to sew me some nice thights. :(
I guess I'm of to a shop then, I just hope they use the right fabric, I don't want it to itch you see, I am quite allergic to itching, it itches a lot. :nod:
Like wool that especially itches in the groin area, and thats no place for itching. It's not proper. :eek:

[Nightshade]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ww
toooooomuch information :sick:
fine fine if I agree to sew them will you not give me too much info again?!
Lycra inforced trousers, hope you apreciate Lycra is a pig to sew!

[Scheherazade]

If you are to buy tights, be careful... Avoid the faulty ones which caused Robin's untimely demise... I think they were from www.confidentmenweartights.co.uk

[Nightshade]

humm you realise according to modern theory and researcgh lincoln green is red?
just saying.....

Aimus your trouser tight things
http://gallery.rei.com/media/17827.jpg
I figered you didnt want real tights because of ladders and there is no way Im lending you my nail polish!

[samercury]

Could I join too?...

[RobinHood3000]

Of course! Green Arrow can't be Green Arrow without Speedy!

[samercury]

yay!:p :D hehehe x_+

[Nightshade]

Robin I took money out of the stash you have hidden under a tree root to buy a Weaving loom spinning wheel :D :nod:
http://www.artman-neuman.com/images/slidesred/162sr-spinning-wheel-loom.gif
see here is the picture from the catalog it should be dilvered any time now :nod:

[RobinHood3000]

Eh? What tree root? I think you just grabbed some of Pen's money.

[Nightshade]

ooops! no it definetly had a tag that said Robins secret stash keep off
see I even kept the tag :D

[AimusSage]

Aimus your trouser tight things
http://gallery.rei.com/media/17827.jpg
I figered you didnt want real tights because of ladders and there is no way Im lending you my nail polish!

Yay, my own thights, Thank you! And with green too! The're the best. :D
Now I can finally run around with some clothes on, I kinda felt naked without my thights. :p

[Nightshade]

again with the too much information :rolleyes:
I like these http://www.highspots.com/www/stores_app/images/images_125/item_gear_tights_wbyf_green-red.jpg

Samer what do you want? skirt? trousers? tights? trousers so wide the look like skirts?

[samercury]

...um...hard to choose...how about long skorts? :D

[Scheherazade]

My outfit (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showpost.php?p=62354&postcount=13) is already ready but I think I will have to fight Robin to decide which one of us rule the Forest!

[Pendragon]

That, ah, stash, was for the spiritual needs of the band! These guys love their , ah, spirits, despite all of my lessons on moderation! A-hem! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/spezial/Fool/alc.gifhttp://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/spezial/Fool/duel.gifhttp://www.smileyville.net/babygoat/aeris.gif

BTW Here's a shot of me helping Robin cross a stream, just before I dumped him in. But baptism must be had for salvation, dear Robin, so be not angry!

[Nightshade]

humm me http://www.ourlittlecorner.net/wedding/surcote.jpg
I might alter it a bit though:D
That way when the bad guys come I can always claim Im a prisoner jheld against her will!

[Virgil]

Will Scarlet is Robin Hood’s nephew. He is fighting the Normans out of personal conviction since Sir Godwin was dispossessed and imprisoned. His liking for the colour red earned him the nickname “Scarlet.”
Preferred Weapons:Flail


Special Abilities:
Catapult
Throttling opponents
Shield against arrows

Well this sounds like a medevil version of me. What the heck, I'll be Will Scarlet. Fighting out of personal conviction sounds better than robbing from
travelers on the road. Plus the catapult sounds like engineering. So who do I throttle?

I got this at
http://www.robinhood-game.com/web/en/robinhood.php?m0=_characters&menu=1&id=2

[RobinHood3000]

Welcome, nephew!!

But now the question of the hour is, "Where's rachel?"

[samercury]

Good question.....
RACHEL!!! :D

[kilted exile]

My signing up is dependent on 2 things:

1) Do I have to do anything?

2)Is there liquid refreshments?

[RobinHood3000]

1) Iuno, play the bagpipes for us once in a while?
2) Ya like ale??

[Riesa]

Yoohoo, Oh Kilted...I've got fresh mugs of Ale and some bootlegged Scotch...

[Nightshade]

My signing up is dependent on 2 things:

1) Do I have to do anything?

2)Is there liquid refreshments?
I sort of kinda spent Friar tucks liquid funds so its limited I believe.

[RobinHood3000]

NIGHT!! Quit plundering your own band's stockpile!!

[smilingtearz]

ummmmm.....HELP!!!

[Nightshade]

Robin :bawling: I need more money my sewing machine is incomplete *snifff*
and anyway its better than stealing from strangers, isnt it? anyway its more borrowing for the great good or dont you want clothes??

[RobinHood3000]

Stealing from strangers is better than stealing from friends!! We steal only from those whose gains are ill-gotten, like file-sharers and movie bootleggers!

[Pendragon]

True. True. The crime lords giveth and we taketh away, all in the name of piety, of course. Dear me, Night, did I not say these lads and lasses liked their "spirits"? Already they ask, "Where's the refreshments?" Dear me, this will never do. Robin, we must go on a raid, the Merryfolk require a refreshing.

On a more serious note, we could use a Little John if any of you blokes are extremely tall, (great to have a Will Scarlet!), a Midge the Miller's Son, Sir Richard (the knight Robin helped out of debt to the church), and others. I have four different copies of the book by four authors! There WAS a maid at the one inn they frequented, who came to warn them when Will Stukely was arrested! And let's not forget Robin and Maid Marian's go between, one of her older ladies in waiting, as I recall.

Hark! I hear the clarion call of Robin's horn!http://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb001.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb043.gif

[Riesa]

There WAS a maid at the one inn they frequented, who came to warn them when Will Stukely was arrested!
http://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb001.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb043.gif
Much obliged, O Pendragon. Betwixt seizing's of the Uncharitables monies, if it behooves you, stop by for a smidgen of sweet breads and refreshments!

[Nightshade]

then who am I???

[Riesa]

You are the harbringer of hope and happiness, and the mender of rended pants, skorts and tights, me lady. I could use some help around the tavern, maybe you could sidetrack my father with your sweet smilies, so I could slip out for a bit!

[RobinHood3000]

I wonder where Stanislaw is. Just as he is the Captain of the plunderers of the high seas, so must he be in our crew: the Raiders of Sherwood!!

[Nightshade]

hummmmmm have you decided then robin cords, tights or skirt?

[RobinHood3000]

Some roomy slacks will be fine, thanks. But not too roomy, or else they'll snag. But not too tight; I don't want another close call like the one I had in the obituary thread. And plenty of pockets, too. Love those pockets.

[samercury]

What close call?

[rachel]

SLACKS, no kid says SLACKS, no guy says SLACKS. Oh my goodness Robinhood what is going on. I haven't heard the word slacks since my mother's friend Cathy used to call her pants that. Now I am truly confused about your age, about everything. You are more and more of a mystery.
I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!
M'Lord I don't want to be a rehash of bygone illustrious characters.I just want to be a free thinking hard working merry Ms. who can ride a horse both english and western, knows a little morse code in a pinch, looks quite well in green and can cook very well if I do say so myself. and I do say so. there is nothing like a great meal over the old campfire in the Greenwood to set all things straight and give strength and courage to the Merrymen. Please let me join, I promise not to say a word or bug you in any way........ pleez.And if there be any little ones I can always stay behind from time to time and do some sort of a puppet theatre-instead of those macabre British Punch and Judy things I could do sherrif on Nottingham gets beaned by Sir Robin of Loxley.

Wait a minute, wait a minute I could be wrong.I think people that work in retail, especially in the more high class men's and ladies apparel stores do say slacks. Well...so I am getting a picture now, perhaps the mist is clearing.
Hullo dear Pen, I love your posts. I enjoy this avatar much more than the last. But because you were my first pm once I came on to this site I of course miss the first avatar a lot. That said to me PENDRAGON.

slacks? oh yes sir our finest of the season are just over here and prices start at a mere two hundred ninety nine ninety nine. Now if you will just follow me I will start with the pure wool pin stripe...... :D :D :D

[RobinHood3000]

It's "LOCKSLEY," woman!! GET IT RIGHT!!

:p I'm just teasing you, rachel. No one in here is obligated to fill a mold, and I'd be horrified if you tried to wedge into one that didn't fit (likewise for a pair of Night's tights). By all means, be the free-thinking, hard-working merry Ms. who can ride a horse, use Morse code, look STUNNING in green, and cook like there's no tomorrow. Of COURSE you can join (who else will give me my daily "M'Lord" ego boost? :cool:)--say whatever you want, and bug me if it pleases you. As for little ones, there are none here but those who are brought along with you, unless the Merrymen/Merrywomen have been going on unauthorized constitutionals ;).

[kilted exile]

Wait a second. The refreshment money has been spent on a new sewing machine and constitutionals have to be authorised?

That dont sound too merry to me.

[Scheherazade]

My outfit (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showpost.php?p=62354&postcount=13) is already ready but I think I will have to fight Robin to decide which one of us rules the Forest!Well, now... I never thought Robin would shy away from a duel!

*declares herself the Ruler of the Forest*

[Nightshade]

A wierd spoof on Robin hood was on tele earlier......
which made me think WHAT no maid marion?
Ayway I digress did you say green slacks?
and kilted will you be wanting kilt? or will you be sugreen slacks
http://www.webundies.com/images/gs070g3m.jpg
and dont complain this is what happens when I dont get enough budget money....

scher he cant fight till he has the right out fit now can he?!
annd kilted I didnt use all of it, quiet.

[RobinHood3000]

Well, now... I never thought Robin would shy away from a duel!

*declares herself the Ruler of the Forest*
~an arrow strikes a tree branch near Scheherazade's head~

NEVER!!!

And Night, we're in Sherwood, not Ireland!! I need something rugged and manly!!

[Scheherazade]

~an arrow strikes a tree branch near Scheherazade's head~

NEVER!!!

And Night, we're in Sherwood, not Ireland!! I need something rugged and manly!!*cuts the arrow into two in the air before it reaches the branch*

You need something rugged and manly? How about hiring a stand in then?

:p

[RobinHood3000]

Pffft.

~has an idea~

(shouting) I sort-of believe in fairies!!

[Nightshade]

you 2 cut each other up and I may refuse to sew you back up!
Err on second thoughts you have the sharp pointy just stay away from me!
And robiun Im working on it these things take time you know!
ok we now have thesehttp://www.ashleyalexander.co.uk/assets/images/db_images/db_FF__DAY_121.jpg
and these
http://www.thebunkerdirect.com/images/fullsize/olive_lightweight_combat_trousers_3001.gif
and finally the alteratrions on my thing that goes over dress apronny thing is done :nod:

oh wait l;ook what I found in my bag of things to be ragged!
http://www.cappelsinc.com/productphotos/large/AC947.JPG




(shouting) I sort-of believe in fairies!!

Im not turning into a fairy! not today at anyrate
((g))
and neither of the acknoledfged fairies are here!
face it your Dooomed!
:brow:
where is my knitting I need to record this
:lol: cackle cackle

[Scheherazade]

(shouting) I sort-of believe in fairies!!You must. You are one too after all!

:p

And my outfit still waaaayyy better and I surely look better in them!

[Pendragon]

Trust me, Night, a seamstress of some sort would have been required to outfit Robin's band. You always read of "bales of cloth of Lincoln Green" but who's going to make the outfits, old Tuck? I say thee nay! And trust me, a man that stands six foot with only a 30" inseam that weighs 328 DEFINATELY going to look better in a monk's habit of deep brown, than green tights! :lol: :lol: :lol: I have a crazy sense of humor and Tuck was a jolly person given to jest, so I guess I fit the part. Hey, point that arrow elsewhere, Robin! You dumped me in the stream too! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[rachel]

Night those are Irish, Kilted is not Irish! yikes do ye want to start a war or something/
M'Lord I LIKE THE SPELLING LOXLEY ever so much better, it has moxy, class.So unless you drag me out of the Greenwood by my long blonde hair and chuck me into a caravan of garlic traders I shall continue to spell it thus.
And oh my I was rather thinking that some came with wee ones because they had to flee from their shires due to evil sherrif and his evil men hunting them down. As for the constitutionals-say are there any er um bathrooms , you know for we fairer warriors or what?
Please don't make me wear tights. they are so bloomin itchy.

[Nightshade]

hey rachel they were meant for robin not kilted anyway scots irish all celts right? ((g))
:p
:brow:

[RobinHood3000]

Thank you, Night, those will work nicely. "Dress apronny thing?" It's called a jerkin!

Well, Scheherazade, I was hoping that the "sort-of" would only render you unconscious. The last thing I wanted to do was kill you by saying something like, "I don't believe in fairies."

...whoops :cool:...

[Riesa]

A Tavern Maid’s Plea

With a curtsy and a nod
I’m here for Robin Hood
“Sir, your quiver full of arrows
Must soon to endeavor
To reach Thine stalwart nemesis
That wretch who would gather for himself
All the joy, hope and treasure of Dear Sherwood.
Quick, O’ Fair Lord, gather Will & Tuck
Make haste to the Inner River’s rocks
And lie await for Nottingham.
Quick, up trees, lofty perch of doom.
Beware, lest you rend your tights.
The Seamstress’ needle has been swiped
By a kilted exile to pawn
For wayward favors and unboiled rum.
Sharpen your eyes, widen your ears
One true arrow duly pierced, shall end forever your dogged fears.
Here he comes amid Lords and Ladies, all decked
Out in diamonds, silk and rubies
Gaily laughing, unsuspecting
Sporting on their glimmering steeds
Carven hunting horn to be blown, shall warn of their presence.
Nary a thought flits through yon inflated heads,
Those who revel in such decadence,
Save seeking out Sir Pelted Fox, who runs with quaking heart;
Done delighting in his cozy hole so distant.’
I prithee, Sir, Heed this chance
To free us townsfolk from such bitter malcontent!
And With that, my Duty’s done
And I’ll be soon returning, to my dreary
Father’s confining
To Serve, Alas, To serve.
Pray continue discoursing
With such confabulatory verve."

[rachel]

wow, i love it, perhaps I should have sent you some Maiden of the Greenwoods Christmas presents instead of what I did . but it was from the heart.

[Scheherazade]

Well, Scheherazade, I was hoping that the "sort-of" would only render you unconscious. The last thing I wanted to do was kill you by saying something like, "I don't believe in fairies."
You mean to say you think it all in your head?

:p

[Riesa]

wow, i love it, perhaps I should have sent you some Maiden of the Greenwoods Christmas presents instead of what I did . but it was from the heart.

Rachel, I wouldn't pretend to know what I'm doing, but I sure had a good time attempting it. ;) And I absolutely LOVE my cruise thank you very much.

[rachel]

you are welcome chickie. you deserve it.

[papayahed]

Hey! is it too late to join? I consider myself a merry woman. I can't shoot an arrow, Idon't like the woods, and I'm not wearing tights. But other then that I'm pretty entertaining and I'm a diehard optimist so when we're in the kings dungeon facing certain hanging - I'll find the silver lining...

[AimusSage]

Well now, I just got myself back from that wee littl' castle, They had some nice food there, the ladies in the room seemed quite bewildered by my presence, but my thights saved the day, Thanks for them Nightshade, I love 'em.

My gracious entry into the dining room, and swift exit throught the left window left some impression, it turns out that stealing is actually against the law. Go figure, Next time I am not gonna dine with that boring sherrif again, he kept calling me a villain and whatnot, asof he is a nice guy, keeping all the food to himself, so I just 'liberated' some of it. Unfortunately, I didn't bring me backpack, and my thights are too tight to stuff anything in it besides what's already there, so I was forced to eat it all. Next time I'll bring back some for the lot of you. :D

[Scheherazade]

OK, I am not sure what is going on here!

Why is it that all the ladies are opting for 'homely' jobs such as cooking and tailoring etc and refusing to be actively involved in the action?

I want to be in the action! When it is time to dine, we can all cook together! Most importantly, I am not giving up a forest in England to a tight-wearing-fairy-imagining Yankee!

[papayahed]

OK, I am not sure what is going on here!

Why is it that all the ladies are opting for 'homely' jobs such as cooking and tailoring etc and refusing to be actively involved in the action?

I want to be in the action! When it is time to dine, we can all cook together! Most importantly, I am not giving up a forest in England to a tight-wearing-fairy-imagining Yankee!

I am pretty good with blunt objects also......

[RobinHood3000]

Welcome, papayahed! Of course, you can join. As of yet, nobody is barred from entry beyond dear ol' starrwriter, the oppressive Sheriff of Honolulu.

[papayahed]

Welcome, papayahed! Of course, you can join. As of yet, nobody is barred from entry beyond dear ol' starrwriter, the oppressive Sheriff of Honolulu.


No starr? I was picturing him as the wormtongue/Dr Smith (Lost in Space movie) character.

[Nightshade]

OK, I am not sure what is going on here!

Why is it that all the ladies are opting for 'homely' jobs such as cooking and tailoring etc and refusing to be actively involved in the action?

I want to be in the action! When it is time to dine, we can all cook together! Most importantly, I am not giving up a forest in England to a tight-wearing-fairy-imagining Yankee!
Post POst feminists

[RobinHood3000]

They're not tights!! They're slacks!

[kilted exile]

When it is time to dine, we can all cook together! Most importantly, I am not giving up a forest in England to a tight-wearing-fairy-imagining Yankee!

Quite correct, when we know that in all rights it belongs to a "skirt" wearing Scotsman

[Pendragon]

Hey! is it too late to join? I consider myself a merry woman. I can't shoot an arrow, Idon't like the woods, and I'm not wearing tights. But other then that I'm pretty entertaining and I'm a diehard optimist so when we're in the kings dungeon facing certain hanging - I'll find the silver lining...Can ye sing and play music, m'dear? Ol' Tuck notices that the Merryfolk seem to be missing our usual Minstral, Alan-a-Dale and his wife. But songs and music we must have, can't spend all day doing nothing when there's no raids. We need a Band for the band! *chuckle* Now Ol' Tuck plays guitar and mandolin fair. Who else will bring on the music? Any kind will do, if we play all kinds we'll find something for everybody. What-ho. What say, Robin?http://www.smileyville.net/aiwand/elf.gifhttp://www.smileyville.net/aiwand/jester.gifhttp://www.smileyville.net/aiwand/aikido.gifhttp://www.smileyville.net/mellow/mf_pope.gif

[RobinHood3000]

I play a mean harmonica, but shipping a baby grand piano in has its snags...still, I suppose there's no harm in starting a Sherwood band, so long as it doesn't attract TOO much attention. Those groupies can get really out of control...

[papayahed]

Can ye sing and play music, m'dear? Ol' Tuck notices that the Merryfolk seem to be missing our usual Minstral, Alan-a-Dale and his wife. But songs and music we must have, can't spend all day doing nothing when there's no raids. We need a Band for the band! *chuckle* Now Ol' Tuck plays guitar and mandolin fair. Who else will bring on the music? Any kind will do, if we play all kinds we'll find something for everybody. What-ho. What say, Robin?http://www.smileyville.net/aiwand/elf.gifhttp://www.smileyville.net/aiwand/jester.gifhttp://www.smileyville.net/aiwand/aikido.gifhttp://www.smileyville.net/mellow/mf_pope.gif


Well, I have no talent whatsoever, but what lack in talent I make up for in loudness....

[Scheherazade]

They're not tights!! They're slacks!POtato, potato!
Quite correct, when we know that in all rights it belongs to a "skirt" wearing ScotsmanNow you are talking!

:p

[RobinHood3000]

Mutiny!! Stanislaw! Knock some loyalty into these ingrates!

[Weeping Willow]

M'lord,
Staff sergeant Willow From the Israely Defance Force reporting for duty.
Sir' , Yes sir.
My roots are strong, and i'm here to serve if i may. Sir'
Specialise in camouflage in the wood and shadow making for when it's hot.
Sir' my i join in? Sir'.

[Kaltrina]

hey there guys this looks real fun and I can see that many characters are gathered and thought if I can join too? can I? :D

[RobinHood3000]

Of course, you may both join. Weeping Willow, plant your tucus down next to that oak, wouldya? Kaltrina, strike up a fire--we shall feast tonight!!

[Kaltrina]

*coming back from wandering around the forest,with hands full of sticks and woods*

ok now let's see.... *talking to herself* I'll arrange these sticks like this...no no first the woods...hmmm..no first the sticks and then woods after I start a fire.... *twirling one stick on another and after some time....*

tah dah..... VOILA! hey guys look... fire... :D

http://www.fallingcreek.com/Pictures/camp_fire.jpg

[papayahed]

They're not tights!! They're slacks!


Do we have matching blouses to go with our slacks?? ;) :p

[RobinHood3000]

I don't--you might.

[papayahed]

I don't--you might.


What no uniforms?

[RobinHood3000]

No no no--no uniforms, per se, beyond standard color (Friar Pentucken excepted). Pick your own outfits, so long as Lincoln green is the dominant theme.

[papayahed]

Having uniforms really does make things easier.

I wore a uni all through school, saved lots of time and money. I think it would behoove us to consider them. For example, how can one be expected to rush off to rob the rich when we don't know what to wear, it could take several changes (heaven forbid somethings still in the dryer) to determine the proper oufit for the days events. Also waht about mending, do you cover that or do we take care of that ourselves? For a nominal fee the uniform supplier will take care of that for us....

Just a thought.

On the other hand I do have a cute new top I'm dying to debut - ya can't do that with uniforms...

[Nightshade]

Whats that you want a green shirt papay??:brow:
oky doke
http://www.missrodeokansas.com/clothing%20exchange/azure/light%20green%20shirt.jpg

[rachel]

Night
I beg you do n ot get a job as a fashion merchandiser
M'Lord i am sorry to tell you that lady Scher has been doing some mischief in our lovely woods. Already I have been attacked three times by strangers dressed in green with Kitkats drawn upon their shirts in ugly fashion. they the dastardly cowards hit me from behind shouting "Lady Scher rules these woods and sir Starr is cool.
Besides the fact we have evil trackers in the woods we shall now have to disinfect everything. I am distraught.
Perhaps good Willow of the Israeli army could arrange some sort of stealth attack and rid us of these pests. And could you not win the heart of the sweet lady to our side.?

[Nightshade]

humm would it benifit me to jon the muntiny of scher???
if she winns shell need new costumes:nod:

[papayahed]

Night
I beg you do n ot get a job as a fashion merchandiser
M'Lord i am sorry to tell you that lady Scher has been doing some mischief in our lovely woods. Already I have been attacked three times by strangers dressed in green with Kitkats drawn upon their shirts in ugly fashion. they the dastardly cowards hit me from behind shouting "Lady Scher rules these woods and sir Starr is cool.
Besides the fact we have evil trackers in the woods we shall now have to disinfect everything. I am distraught.
Perhaps good Willow of the Israeli army could arrange some sort of stealth attack and rid us of these pests. And could you not win the heart of the sweet lady to our side.?

See this is exactly why we need uniforms!

hmmm....does Scher's army wear uniforms?

[Nightshade]

huh!! I mised the point of that1 you dont like my fashion sense?!
gasp!
:eek2:
I should be offeded but then again I have not fashion sesnseso Im not.

[papayahed]

huh!! I mised the point of that1 you dont like my fashion sense?!
gasp!
:eek2:
I should be offeded but then again I have not fashion sesnseso Im not.

You're top is very nice Night, but it doesn't go with my slacks....

[Nightshade]

Wait I already made you slacks!!
:confused:
ohh help I lost my brain....whop decide to practice stealing with my brain?!
((g))

[papayahed]

I didn't see the slacks...

[Scheherazade]

hmmm....does Scher's army wear uniforms?Of course!

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/7273/meh3mg.png

Comfortable yet flattering... Non crease material which would not require ironing!

[Virgil]

Sir Robin

I've drawn up the plans for a catapult. Here they are:

Definition:

Catapult - An ancient weapon for throwing large stones, burning debris, etc.

Problem:

You are to design and create a catapult like device that will launch a crumpled up ball of paper (ping pong ball size) at least 10 feet with accuracy.

Experiences:

1. Design your device by sketch and 3 view drawing.
2. Create the device.
3. Test the device by using it.
4. Inspect the device for cracks, weak joints, etc.
5. Strengthen & correct device.
6. Reuse & re-evaluate the device & finalize the device.

Materials:

1. Base block 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 7" plywood
2. Pivot Dowel 1/4" Dia. x 3 1/2" long
3. Strips 1/4" x 1/4" x 6 1/2" long
4. Strips 1/8" x 1/8" x 6" long
5. Eyelets to secure dowel 9/32" ID, serve as the pivot point.
6. Power Source - one number 70 Model Aircraft Rubber Band

Considerations:

You may use other materials from home as discussed in class. Remember to allow for easy rubber band attachment. Use thread (string) and glue to strengthen joints. Learn from your device and then re-engineer it for improved performance. Consider a method of cushioning the device (bringing it to a stop) so it does not self destruct.

Step One: Sketch or draw your device. As you sketch, new ideas will come to you. You may wish to do your rough work on scratch paper.

Step Two: Build your design. Joints should be glued and reinforced with nylon thread or fish line. Remember to slip the dowel into the eyelets before attaching other wood members.

Step Three: Test your device. (First unloaded, then loaded). Check for cracks, loose joints, etc. at stress areas. Figure out a way to strengthen these areas making a better device.

Step Four: Retest and re-evaluate device. Prepare to hand in for grading with your name indicated on the bottom of the base.

Step Five: Prepare for Accuracy Competition..


Here's my sketch:

[RobinHood3000]

Hmm. Looks nice, but you might want to shift the rubberband-launching arm junction up some more. The further away from the fulcrum, the more speed you can get, and the farther you can launch it. Alternately, you can try and make the junction adjustable and calibrate it for different distances via trial-and-error.

[rachel]

It just dawned on me, the people of this forum are the sweetest most endearing people probably on the entire planet.
If only the others knew what they were missing.
Virgil,
honestly your engineering is fabulous such economy. Are we fortunate or what to have you under Sir Robin.
Night you MUST mutiny, it is for Scher's own good. She is worn out from hiding away from nosey neighbors and relatives she doesn't want around and does not know what it is she is doing. All that jam in the bloodstream is extremely unhealthy. Perhaps you could have one of your heart to heart talks with her, make her see reason. It is not about boy vs. girl. Sir Robin is ...well he is Robinhood 3000, hero of the century and he must rule. there is nothing for her now but to lay down her bow and arrow and kneel before M'Lord. Who knows he may make her second in command.
Then we need to smoke out Starr. I can feel his presence, it is for his own good too, poor dear, the 'home' is in an uproar.Gone two days without taking his meds and his pink Tinker bell slippers are still waiting for him by his rocking chair. Besides that all the other seniors are beginning to pine for him."bring back our Starboy" they keep saying plaintifly with tears in their eyes. sniff it is sad really.

[Virgil]

Hmm. Looks nice, but you might want to shift the rubberband-launching arm junction up some more. The further away from the fulcrum, the more speed you can get, and the farther you can launch it. Alternately, you can try and make the junction adjustable and calibrate it for different distances via trial-and-error.


Will do, sir.

This thread is so pleasant, unlike the bitterness and hysteria and anger of some of the others. This thread is a perfect little hide away in the forest, away from the insanity.

[samercury]

All is peaceful(?)
Small request.....Could we still use the old, forgotten slingshot?- catapult make me nervous :cold:

[Virgil]

Why nervous? Do you doubt my engineering skill?

[samercury]

.....:goof:....of course not.......:cold:......how could think so? ;)

[Pendragon]

May the Benelovent One have mercy on us all! Munity in the ranks! Attacks on Rachel the Gentle! Tis almost enough to make a man o' the cloth forsware his vows and thrash someone dreadfully! We need an infiltrator into Scher's camp, Robin, m'Lord. Someone she would trust. Do you nae think Night might work well as a spy as well as a seamstress? After all, we don't want civil war in Sherwood, mayhap she could make yon lady see reason. A bribe might help as well, but that'd be up to your Grace to decide. Ol' Tuck will get back to the chapel and his rosery, always baring in mind that I keep my sword sharp just in case....

[rachel]

I thank thee fair Pen, the knight of truth and honor for your suggestions. If Night cannot bear to leave the fair Lady Scher in betrayal then perhaps my baby Same our little japanamation darling can sneak about, she is brave and little and can walk the ground with not a sound. But I still think M'Lord that you should sanitize the area, send Weeping thru the woods, for many traps have been laid and I was caught in one and hung upside down for three hours. During which poor Starr wandered back and forth under my hanging head and I could not rescue him and put him on a sturdy pony with a note attached"handle with care, very breakable." And now I do not know what has become of him, if he indeed made it back to the Lady Scher or if he has fallen prey to one of his own rickety traps. Help, help!

Papayahed should be our singer(since she is a loud singer she could start singing at the top of her voice just before we jump upon wicked caravans,those who do not perish from shock will be putty in our hands.) And since she is so bloomin cute we could have her as our little merry mascot. What are your thoughts M'Lord.?

[RobinHood3000]

~fires a Crescent-Blade arrow, cutting down rachel, and catching her with a net arrow before she hits the ground~

Starrwriter? Sorry, he's already been marauded. Fortunately, he was too busy vomiting to notice his somewhat lighter purse.

[Weeping Willow]

Sir'
Willow reporting for duty sir'.
Ready for action.
What shall i do sir'.
Need to hold someone with my long brances while you interrogate him?
Or maybe shall i go hide between my tree friends... i can send for you if i see any intruders sir'.

[RobinHood3000]

Just spread the word, Willow, and be prepared to move out if we get news of infiltrators.

[Scheherazade]

I am not sure how Rachel got the idea that Starr would be on my camp but he is not. I think he is ones of those forest myths... No one knows for sure whether he is real or not with rare reports of sighting and plentiful gossip circulating around regarding how he looks, what he is capable of and how old he is.

PS: Just a reminder; you know that I can read all your conspiracy plans right? :p

[RobinHood3000]

I believe we have a present for you, Scher. One of Kaltrina's favorite berries, if i recall correctly, is the raspberry. With that in mind, Merry Christmas, Scher:

:p PBBBBBLLLLTTTT!!! :p

[Weeping Willow]

Sir'
As you wish sir'
Off i go.... tam di dam di dam .... :p

[Nightshade]

IM confused which side am I on? infact am I on any side?
or am I just being general doctor to all??

[RobinHood3000]

Your choice, Night. Your choice. But I would prefer that you stay with Rubber Ducky...

[Nightshade]

Can you maybe draw up a nice list with people on each side that way I know whos going to try and scalpp me and who's going to be nice :nod:
then maybe i can be in the middle

[Scheherazade]

:p PBBBBBLLLLTTTT!!! :pIs that your secret weapon??? The one you called RobinHood 3000???

Well, it surely can be very dangerous! When your enemies passed out with laughter, you can quickly go and take their weapons away from them!!! Grand plan!

*splats Robin on the face with Christmas pudding while he is busy 'raspberrying'.


PS: Night, has anyone guessed Robin's age as a 11 year old girl? Put me down for that, please!

[RobinHood3000]

Mmm...figgy pudding...and I didn't even have to ask!

[rachel]

oh my when I started reading your post M'Lord I thought you said cutting Rachel down as in ending my life. It gave me quite a turn until I read on. Oh I know dear Starr is not a myth, I saw him myself shouting "Scher is the leader,Scher is the leader. He looked raving mad and as I called out to him whoosh up I went and he laughed hysterically as I hung upside down. "Did you put up this despicable booby trap?" I called feeling like I was going to faint. I don't do well with the blood running the wrong way. "Aye he said and there are a hundred more like it. all for M'Lady Scher, ruler of this ugly green forest!" he shouted.Then suddenly he stopped and began to drool and whine about "special luncheon in the big room and bingo later" and that is when he started to walk back and forth crying and blubbering and then disappeared into the fog.
Had it not been for M'Lord I should be a glassy eyed stiff as a board used to be just hanging like a slab of meat.
Night dear you must take a side. For if you do not either side will shoot at you, both will think you a traitor. But Duckie will protect you and help you with your Lincoln Green fashion sense. And besides we have literally hoardes of Swiss chocolate stashed away, not a kitkat anywhere. So what do you say sweet girl. And do please try to talk some sense into Lady Scher, she's great at throwing things but well, her archery, well frankly it is rather bad. I saw two of her own men nursing wounds-from her during target practice before my untimely capture. I spied on them and they were saying dark words such as "couldn't hit the broad side of a barn" and "why doesn't she just wear those darn glasses" you know that sort of thing.

[Jay]

Is it only me or there's an attempt to start a war? I think Scherwood (do you need more proof of rightful ownership? :p) is big enough to house all green-robed people. There being a splinter group means it's got to be the enemy? But then again I didn't see any attempt at going splinter-group other than healthy competition between two candidates... I think I'm just seeing things... probably caused by hunger...

[RobinHood3000]

What I want to know is how Scher manages to hit men standing BEHIND her with her arrows...

[Nightshade]

How can I talk sense into Scher if shes my enemy?! No I think Im neutral and Im going to live in a tree house and if anyon needs medical assistance or new clothes or just a chat come along and knock on the knocker on the tree trunk.
* :wave: and dissapeares up a tree*

[Kaltrina]

*knocks on the tree trunk*

Night I want some clothes, I think I am the only one without the green tights and a blouse to go with them... and I also don't like wars.... only if everybody is involved in a food fight then I'm in. :lol: no no we need the food for eating not for throwing... :lol: what am I blabbering about... oh what the heck... I don't know...
so Night what about those tights... :D

[Nightshade]

Humm come up then lets see now.........there is this design
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/2933/fauves/vd02.jpg
these http://gallery.rei.com/media/546055.jpg
http://www.crankthis.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/evil004g.gif

[Kaltrina]

I love these, they are cool... thanks night.... you're good... :D http://www.smileyville.net/mellow/mf_wave.gif http://www.smileyville.net/mellow/mf_wink.gif

[Virgil]

How can I talk sense into Scher if shes my enemy?! No I think Im neutral and Im going to live in a tree house and if anyon needs medical assistance or new clothes or just a chat come along and knock on the knocker on the tree trunk.
* :wave: and dissapeares up a tree*

Careful, the accuracy of my catapult has not been tested. It might send a boulder crashing into your tree.

[RobinHood3000]

Perhaps we should practice with pebbles first?

[Nightshade]

point it in another direction then :rolleyes:
yes maybe pebbles would be good

[rachel]

That's what Lady Scher's men want to know too M'Lord they are positively afraid of her marksmanship.And Jay only lady Scher is trying to start a cafuffle, Robin of Locksley is the leader and she is very welcome. that is why I want Night to speak to her and then we can all be very merry together.
But look here comes a caravan of unbelievably rich noblemen.M'Lord it is only a couple of days until Christmas and the countryside is full of destitute peasant farmers and their precious families. And because of King Richard's dastardly brother they have not enough to eat, nothing lovely to drink, no trifles for Christmas day for the little ones.
Can we not stop all rivalry and do an ambush. We could take from each nobleman all his gold except two sovereigns so that he has more than enough for his own Christmas. We could tie them up and remove their footwear, giving them a map on how to retrieve them. Then when they get there we shall be long gone to distribute to the poor and make our way back to Sherwood forest unnoticed. And we could take from our chocolate stash twelve chocolate candy kisses to put in each pair of the noblemen's shoes to show no ill will and to give to them for Christmas. But they are only five miles away M'Lord, we need to act now. The peasants are without Christmas if we do not. What say you M'Lord? For I have only these three hours and then I must away to my own family over yonder hills for Christmas. And I do so want to participate.
What say you M'Lord?

[RobinHood3000]

I say aye!! Let us away--we've got booty to plunder! And some stuff to rob, too!

[rachel]

hahahahahahahah
I jump upon my noble steed Tumult and ride bareback, my favorite way. Like the wind we fly and I know not if any are behind me for I left M'Lord still organizing the others. But my time is short.
Aha there is one of them, I do believe he is supposed to be a scout. What a joke, look at him lazily travelling ahead of the others singing a lovely song of a courtier. See how his jewels sparkle upon head and neck and fingers. Those alone would fetch a goodly price but I need coin, I have no time to ride to London and arugue with the pawnbrokers.
Oh he turn's he sees me. At first he smiles to see that I am female. But now he spies my costume and his smile turns to anger.
"Hulloa what is this, has that lawbreaker taken to hiring foolish women now to do his foul deeds while he stays by the campfire and sups and sings? You can just turn around lass for you shall get nothing from me."
The tall proud man fumbles under his cloak for a pistol to shoot me but I am quicker than he. I fit my bow and let sing the arrow. It goes like a shot through his tall velvet cap and in his fear he falls backwards and off his steed who walks slowly away and begins to feed on tall grass.
I jump off mine and run like the wind. Before he can get up I take my fine strong rope from my hip and push him back down with my foot. He is too heavily laden down with robes of fur and velvet and money bags to prove a foe. He accepts being tied up with curses and threats.
"my company is only a little behind me, they will kill you and end your miserable life" he wails.
I put one of his delicate handkerchiefs in his mouth and removing his shoes take with me all his money bags. I shall put two sovereigns, one in each shoe when I am back.
What a relief here come M'Lord and the company.
M'lord I must away and I shall give all this to the villagers in the northern shire, I have more than enough.
M'Lord nods and passes me like the wind the others behind him riding in sync, well that is except for a few who keep falling to the side of their horses. They have not ridden before.
In less than three hours I leave a village cheering and laughing with joy. I turn and wave to them from the crest of the hill shouting 'Merry Christmas to you from Robinhood3000 and his merry band."
And now I ride for all I am worth for my family anxiously paces back and forth waiting for my return. My heart is filled with joy.

[RobinHood3000]

Have a safe trip, milady--come back soon, and may you do good wherever you go!

[Weeping Willow]

Sir'
I got This little lad' caught up between mi Branches...
What shall i do with it, Sir'
It seems to my he was trying to infiltrate our lovely forest maybe spying after you Sir'..
Good luck i was on mi guard and got him.. or he would have done us damage.

[Nightshade]

hummm why do people always blame poor prince John when really it was that mad man Richard's fault?
but never mind --- what did you say!!
One of the nasty rich people said somthing that shade objects to so She jumped out of the tree and broke his nose clocetted his money pocketed and went back to her tree to argue with herself over the ethics of her actions, on the way Night took the candy kisses
what they dont deserve them! and you never saw anyof this...

[Aurora Ariel]

Sorry, I missed the recent action everyone!I've just come from been instated as one of Lady Lolly's new Ladies-in-waiting.This will allow me to get closer to the enemy and uncover the details of the secret plot she is working on.Lady Lolly is hoping to destroy Robin, and has become engaged to his enemy.She is planning something wicked, and I suspect that even her husband-to-be doesn't realise what she is up to.I will report back as soon as I uncover more.And will help save Robin, and the fellow Merryfolk from her devious plot, by remaining close to the foe, as her new and intimate friend.- Aurora Ariel ( Sherwood's forest faery and current undercover confidant of Lady Lolly).

Here's a picture a forest spy took of the cunning, Lady Lolly.She looks innocent enough, but is really a devil is disguise.I'll let you all know what eventuates in the coming months.;)

http://www.partydomain.co.uk/d-commerce/media/SM22416-L.jpg

And here's her fiance, looking mysterious, and surely contemplating RobinHood, and the Merryfolk's demise.Watch out Sherwood!


http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/content/images/2005_5363.JPG

[Aurora Ariel]

Thanks for weaving this new leaf-green dress for me on the spinning wheel.It will be a very good camoflauge in case of emegencies.I can hide in the tree perfectly.


http://www.vintageous.com/v3476.jpg

I also found some cute green slippers lying by the tree trunk.


http://costumesfairy.com/images/Img25.jpg

~Pioettes across the lakeside~

[RobinHood3000]

Think you could click those heels and go, "There's no place like Vegas, there's no place like Vegas..."?

[Aurora Ariel]

Only if Toto's with me.;)


http://pupcakestudio.com/images/mvc-016l.jpg

[Pendragon]

Ol' Tuck's gotta cut out the naps or something! Woke up and saw Ariel's doggie and thought for a moment the King's deer had shrunk! Ho, cook! What was in that flagon you gave me with me supper? What do you mean you don't know? D'ya e'en know what was in the cook pot? What? Certainly I said the grace over it as I always do! We've got a prank puller in th' camp Robin, M'Lord. Yeah, yeah. Always got to bring up me dunking you in the creek. Hee-hee. Oughta seen 'im, lads and lasses, with the little fishes floppin' about in 'is clothes! Har! Yeah, I'll have another flagon, but if ye slip something in it this time, Ol' Tuck will show ye what flaggation is all about! :lol: http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/verkleidung/costumed-smiley-091.gif

[Virgil]

[QUOTE=Pendragon]Ol' Tuck's gotta cut out the naps or something! QUOTE]

More likely, Friar Tuck had to cut out the ale.

[RobinHood3000]

Cheers, Pen!

[Pendragon]

[QUOTE=Pendragon]Ol' Tuck's gotta cut out the naps or something! QUOTE]

More likely, Friar Tuck had to cut out the ale.Now, see here, m'lad, Tuck were a man o'th' cloth. The Bible does say to do things in moderation, lad. A little ale won't hurt Ol' Tuck, tis good for the stomach, as St. Paul writes, and you gotta admit Tuck has a big stomach. But the lads will have their merry jest, so they slip in "strong waters" into Tuck's flagon o' ale from time t' time just to see me act like an old fool and pull stunts like forgeting where th' men's latrine is and such like. I pay 'em back though. Robin has Chapel come ever Lord's Day that we can and I preach 'em hellfire and brimstone! Get a lot over to confession after that sermon! ;)

[Virgil]

I would imagine all of Robin's men are in desparate need of confession.

[RobinHood3000]

~indignant~ I should say not!


...Robin's women, however, are another story :brow:...

[Nightshade]

*gasp* splutter

[Niamh]

I'm good at digging holes?(dug a few ditches in my archaeology days!) can use then as traps for the greedy rich! do you need a new recruit?

[Nightshade]

So it has been woken up after all :D:D

well Im sure they beneeding some help so Niamh costume requirments please??

[andave_ya]

May I join please, kind sirs and ladies? (I read thru the entire thread)
I could be a rather snooty Englishwoman reconnoitred into trying to get King Richard back and depose that "orful" John!

I'll go to whatever camp needs my talents! *says Lady Anne (there, that's an English name.)*

[kilted exile]

I would think picking a side would be quite easy:

Lots of robbing and ale and constitutionals

OR

Limited liquid refreshments and no fun, but hey Night might sew you a nice pair of tights

[andave_ya]

For shame, Master kilt! An Englishwoman drinking ale! That simply Is Not Done! However....tights.....If we can reach a settlement where I do not have to drink ale (!) I may join the Sherwood group.

:lol: :lol:

[kiz_paws]

I volunteer to join as a kindly and trustworthy barmaid.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s122/kiz_paws/maidmarioncostume.jpg

p.s. This is not me, just a lady modelling a costume that I liked, lol!

[dramasnot6]

I'm a good chef who can work with very limited resources(possum and roots anyone?) and I am also a runner with a lot of stamina, if one needed messages delivered to a far away kingdom.

[andave_ya]

*this is as andave, and not anne* BRAVO! volunteering to run!

[The Bookinator]

Here, here, I think I'll join in the fun! May I join this grand brigade? I shall be an... acrobat/juggler. Between thefts and such, you're men are sure to get Cabin... er... Anti-Cabin (?) fever and a few good jokes would help make any stolen gold sparkle a little brighter. Can I? Can I please? And I can climb pretty good as well, so hiding in trees won't be an issue when Ol' Sheriff comes looking for us. I'll even throw cocnuts (although they don't grow in England, the swallows carry them. African swallows to be exact. ;) ) May I join? :D Pretty please with coconut flavored ale on top?

[Nightshade]

I would think picking a side would be quite easy:

Lots of robbing and ale and constitutionals

OR

Limited liquid refreshments and no fun, but hey Night might sew you a nice pair of tights

Ehem well my sewing machine was broken in the testing of the catapult so Im not sewing anymore I just have a stash of costumes...no

For shame, Master kilt! An Englishwoman drinking ale! That simply Is Not Done! However....tights.....If we can reach a settlement where I do not have to drink ale (!) I may join the Sherwood group.

:lol: :lol:

Actually andya (new nickname :brow: ) I dont know why but I have a feeling that the saxon ( and the merry folk were after all) women did drink ale.

[andave_ya]

Oops! you're right. hang it, now I'm going to have to rethink my character. I'll be back! *to quote a rather alarming movie character*

[Virgil]

Have we revived this? :) It was a blast. :D :lol:

[andave_ya]

ooh, ooh, i know! I can be your doc lady. Surely you need someone to patch you up after fights to the death?.....may I?

[RobinHood3000]

Huzzah, a bevy of new members! Andya, Bookinator, Drama, Kiz, welcome! (Who'd I miss?)

[kiz_paws]

At your service, Rob! **curtsies**

Now, if I serve up too much ale, then your arrow aim shall be out somewhat? Thus, I shall endeavour to keep your wits about ye! (and be there no complainin', har!) :)

[kilted exile]

* Sweeps robins legs from under him with his bo-staff for the pure hilarity of it *

[RobinHood3000]

~vaults off his hands and fires an arrow into kilted's staff, just for the heck of it~

[kilted exile]

I'd be careful not to waste all those arrows, they can be expensive and I understand your finances have been spent on more uniforms than owt else. You wouldnt want to have none left when you actually want to use them would ya?

[andave_ya]

Thank you kindly for inviting me.

[Niamh]

Huzzah, a bevy of new members! Andya, Bookinator, Drama, Kiz, welcome! (Who'd I miss?)

You forgot got me!:p Your personal hole and trap digger!

[RobinHood3000]

Oh, Niamh, I'm so terribly sor- ~crunch~ -ryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...

[Niamh]

*Swings Spade back over her shoulder, and trudges off to dig a trap and to prepare the nets for the next of nottinghams men to dare enter Sherwood forest.*
now were did i leave that flaggen of mead...?

[andave_ya]

13 paces to the left of the carved wood shaped like an otter and his wife.

[Niamh]

Thank ye kindly my dear Apochary... it gives me strength for the diggin' o' holes.

[andave_ya]

Would ye be needin' any aid?

[Niamh]

The more help the merrier...only watch out for the spade or you'll end up like him in a hole! *Points to the whole where Robin lay out cold.*

[andave_ya]

Whoop! hmph, serves him right for not looking where's he's going. I just hope he didn't *break* anything....

:p

[RobinHood3000]

...eh? And what might I be breakin', 'sides the wind??

[andave_ya]

An arm, a finger, a leg, a neck, a head, a shoulder, a back....

Lady Niamh is a talented hole-digger!

[IronicMaiden]

I have a long fighting resume. I'm not squeamish about blood nor guts, and I won't cry if I break a nail. I have my own armor, which I'll tend to myself along with my weapons. I have a sound grasp of tactics, heraldry, and woodlore. Here's a painting of me after I slayed the golden dragon of Delterria.

http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/3755/1362636807051172866S425x425Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/1362636807051172866IrdOKX)


I like your band's mission. If you want me to fight with you, I can be found at the Sherwood Inn.

~IronicM

[Nightshade]

Dragons....humm maybe I need to rethink my dress maybe pretending to be a damsel in destress is not such a good idea if we are in dragon country.

When did dragons appeare anyway.... and has anyone seen my book??

[IronicMaiden]

Dragons....humm maybe I need to rethink my dress maybe pretending to be a damsel in destress is not such a good idea if we are in dragon country.

When did dragons appeare anyway.... and has anyone seen my book??

It was a little more out there, wasn't it? :lol:

[Nightshade]

Well as far as I can see and I was designing the costumes anything goes....

:D So dragons...oh wait Virg's catapult...get that fixed...maybe I should move back into a tree ( and take kilted stash of money while Im at it....) walks off with a bag labled drews' drink fund ...:D I bet I can get some magic beans for this...

[The Bookinator]

Ooo! Magic beans! Cook those for dinner and Robin will definately be breaking wind! (Remember kiddos, this is how forest fires start...) :lol:

[andave_ya]

*mutters to herself* a pinch of valerian, a drop of oil, a dash of salt, perhaps some lemon, ooh, better add in some verbena and milk, rosemary to disguise the scent....
There, that's a potion for those feasts you serve to the rich when you take their goods, Captain.
Just don't anyone put any in their plates. You might find that your tongue....might be unexpectedly loosened.

[Nightshade]

and fall out :eek:!

[The Bookinator]

And I thought only ale could do that to me. :goof: Say, I am rather thirsty...

(The trick is to duct tape it back in! :lol:)

[andave_ya]

sorry! Bookinator got in before me.

[kiz_paws]

**Scuttles forward with a heavy tray laden with earthenware jars of ice cold ale**

At yer service, drink and be merry!

[The Bookinator]

That's funny, nightshade got in before me! *gasp* :p

[Nightshade]

Hummm what else can I *borrow*

[kathycf]

Here is my resume:

I look nice in a variety of green ensembles...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/kathy_two.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/kathy_three.jpg

Plus I have my own bow, being an elven archer and all.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/kathy_one.jpg

I have a mean sword hand
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/kathy_five.jpg

Skill in the ways of magic
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/kathy_lightning.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/kathy_wolf.jpg

I cut down villains and take their stuff
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/kathy_four.jpg

I will even wear a green name sign over my head, plus, I make almost all my own armor. :D

[andave_ya]

ok, that's weird. I tried to do a line of smilies and they wouldn't come through.

Anyways, hi! It'd be lovely to have you.

[Nightshade]

It wont always let you post just smilies.:D

[RobinHood3000]

Kathy, you also forgot to mention your extensive stint as the Wench aboard the Dastardly Stan! :p

[kiz_paws]

Arrr, friend Kathy, that wolf is just the mascot I had in mind. What be his name? And are you still in spirit, the dastardly wench? :D

p.s. I like all that green attire you displayed! :P

[kathycf]

Well, I assume the Merryfolk be a land lubbing crew, so piratin' be not relevant, yaar? :p

kiz, if you look closely at the wolf pic, you will see a "Kath" name displayed slightly above the wolf. (I know it is a little blurry, sorry). That means I have the gift of shapechanging. :D Pretty darn talented, eh?

Well, maybe I am a little too puffed up and over qualified. How about an alternative alter ego? This version's only talent is throwing plates.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/green_2.jpg
Sure to win Robin's approval. Not only do "I" wear green...I am green.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/kathycf/screenshots/green_1.jpg

Ok, enough of my foolishness...:lol:

[Niamh]

Kathy threw some plates and i'll try to hit them with my spade.....!!!
Hum.... Did you slip a giddy potion into kiz's ale and mead Ad-ya?

[andave_ya]

Well, that depends. If he doesn't know, I did it. If he does know....well, by this time it'll have taken hold. Are you planning to bump him for some of his drinking funds?

[Niamh]

No...Just want to know why i have this sudden unexplainable giddy need to smash things with my spade.... I think i'll search out some of nottinghams men.....Might as well get some dosh while i have some smashy smashy fun at the same time!:D
*Rushes into woods, tools of her trade gripped in her hands. within seconds there is no sign of her.....*

[kilted exile]

walks off with a bag labled drews' drink fund ...:D

You know we charge interest for monies taken from that fund, but I'm kinda shylockish about it in as much as I'd far prefer to exact pain instead of get the money back :)

On another note, we cant be having holes all over the place so I'll just fill that back in. There wonderful......oops, was Robin still in there? :p

[RobinHood3000]

~claws himself out of the ground like in Night of the Living Dead~

NO - *sputters* - WORRIES!! Your great and glorious leader is here! And for those of you feeling sarcastic, that means ME!!

Kathy, you never cease to amaze. ;)

[andave_ya]

not feeling at all...odd? *looks up hopefully* I've got potions and salves and physics....:p

[kathycf]

So, where are the wicked folk I can fling my mighty plates at? :p

[Niamh]

*Niamh Promptly reapears and starts pointing in the direction she came*
I see a carraige in the distant from the edge of the forest. I think it comes our way. iT appears a richly carraige donned with luggage bags and boxxs gallore! It within the carraige there maybe riches for the poor!

*turns to Robin somewhat embarressed* Eh sorry 'bout that. Is the head alright? what happened to you? your covered if muck, like ye been buried alive or someta...
Anyway i've set up some traps and sloped ditches for the men to lie in ambush. They come complete with there own nets covered in leaves and all! Ye know so everyone is hidden...

[andave_ya]

My potions are ready if ye need 'em. Just specify what strength.

[Pendragon]

Friar Pentuck reporting in Robin! Sorry for my tardiness. Have the new recruits been proper baptized and shriven by a Holy Man? Faith, temptation walks on legs these days! I was myself long at confession over at Nottinghamshire, when the Bishop of Canterbury came by. It seems these two bags of gold somehow left the confession booth with me, a gift from above, no doubt. (makes the sign of the cross) What? Thou knave there, bite thy tongue afore thou callest me a thief! I be a Holy Man! Ye think I shave my pate for naught? Uh, usual distribution, Robin, I take it? http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Monk_walks.gif

[RobinHood3000]

~slaps his own thighs~ And what magnificent legs they be, Friar!! ~strikes powerful Gaston pose~

And yes, as per the usual order, Friar. :D Help yourself to some ale...

[Pendragon]

Thank you kindly, Robin. What? Thou knave! "A little wine for the stomach's sake and thine often infirmities!" And have I not a great stomach? Faith, what is wrong with these newbies, these days? (Downs a mug of ale at one gulp.) More? Yeah, that was for me stomach. I haven't gotten to me infirmities yet! Laugh at me will ye! Robin, might I have the loan of thy quarterstaff? Methinks yon oaf might need some Holy instruction!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Monk_walks.gif

[andave_ya]

Whoop! Apologies, Friar, I confess I wasn't thinking of your kindly advice in my teetotaling days.

I had my second cup of ale yesterday. The first was the day before. :blush:

[Pendragon]

Ah, lassie, I fear desipite my good teachings and examples, there'll be more Merryfolk "Totaled" than "Teed" here today, may God forgive us, ah them all! (Makes the sign of the cross a bit unsteady.) I'm thinking twill be a long line at confession on the morrow. (hiccup) Aye, Robin, tis me last mug. All me aliments should be cured by now, for the nonce. I suppose the chapel is still ready in t' hidden vale? We took enow off t' Bishop last time he were here t' stock the place for a year! Hee-hee! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Monk_walks.gif

[Niamh]

Cor blimey! well if nobody else is up for looting the fancy carraige than i might as well join ye in some Ale... or if there be any mead bin passed around pass it my way... aint nothing like a good suppin'!

[andave_ya]

ehurm...how goes the drinking?

[Shalot]

ehurm...how goes the drinking?


if they're not drinking Diet Coke Plus, then I am sure it is not going well. :nod:

[Pendragon]

Erm? What? Nay, I was but resting my eyes. Certainly I will see to the Merryfolk's spiritual needs. Let me head clear but a moment. Chapel will be ready by evening Mass time. Confessional open in about two hours, please the saints. And look ye all. I have no need of a long list of misdeeds, a simple I have sinned will do, I am certain God knows better than I what ye have been up to, and I do not need nor care to know unless it troubles ye to the point ye must unburden your mind. What? Oh, well that is the Bishop's business, not mine. I am a simple Friar. But I go by the Book. No more questions, those who wish, attend. I will e’en pray for those who don’t, as I ever have. Many say and do not. Others say not and do. Think ye about that one. Pleasure Robin! After the Mass, I leave ye again for a time. But Pentuck always comes back when need drives him. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Monk_walks.gif

[Nightshade]

You know we charge interest for monies taken from that fund, but I'm kinda shylockish about it in as much as I'd far prefer to exact pain instead of get the money back :)


Has he forgotten the pain thing??
Good so ca I have a diet coke plus shal??
humm so when are we going to raid a castle?? Ive decided I want a goat and a few geese maybe a chicken ....Ill settle for a dragon if I have to.

:D

[andave_ya]

:eek2: DRAGONS!!! :eek2: Where!

[kilted exile]

Has he forgotten the pain thing??
Good so ca I have a diet coke plus shal??


I forget nothing........

[Nightshade]

:eek2: DRAGONS!!! :eek2: Where!

In the castle silly, although I really would prefer a goat... more useful as guard animals goats I find.:nod:



I forget nothing........

so would you be willing to forget if i gave you THREE magic beans??

[Pendragon]

Excuse me, good folk. I must be on my way. Did I hear someone mention slaying a dragon? Faith, forsake such a fool's errend! Besides, the only one I know of in these parts is a friend of mine. Sets a nice table, so he does, even if he steals from the rich and keeps the gold himself. Such is the nature of Dragons. But the poor herebouts he leaves be. I'll be toddling off now, Robin. Back before long. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Monk_walks.gif

[andave_ya]

Aye, I strongly agree with the Friar. NOTE! It is *not* that I am afraid of them, simply everytime someone fights a dragon i usually have gaping wounds to deal with. Oddly enough, however, those wounded don't seem to mind. Hmph, it's beyond my comprehension.

[Nightshade]

Well I certainly didnt mean to saly I just want one as security :nod:

[andave_ya]

*comes out from hiding place* ....You mean he won't eat me?....

[Niamh]

No sure he could be the guard dragon of sherwood forest.

[Nightshade]

And he could be used to threaten people...... a little fire some show of teeth And Im sure well get what we need.

Plus of course Kilted cantget back at me .....:D

[Niamh]

I can see it now! 'Give me your money or the dragon 'll turn yer bones ta dust!':p
thered be nought reason for holes then! what'd i do!:(
*Picks up a jug of ale* Think this i'll do nicely!:p

[andave_ya]

aye, I'll drink to that.

[Pendragon]

Somebody mention a Dragon, friends? http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Smilies/Dragon.gif

[Niamh]

There 'as been talk o' dragon! One would be 'andy for robbin the rich eh?

[Pendragon]

I see. You ken a Friar name of Pentuck? He said as how you folk could be trusted. Ye couldnae pronounce me Dragon name, Tuck calls me Moby Dave. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Smilies/Dragon.gif. Been some time sin' I have walked these hills. Came back to refresh me memory of long ago. Aye, Dragons bend even time to their will.

[Niamh]

I'm sure Robin id be glad ta have ya on board! Just eh... wen yer breathin' yer fire...careful of the trees! Some o' tha folk live in tem yea see.;) But if ya point it in the direction of the sheriffs 'ome...feel free ta burn all ya wan'!:D

[andave_ya]

Aye now, that's different. A gentleman dragon isnae to be feart by those on the side of right! Honored to meet ye, Moby Dave!

(how'm I doing? trying to pick up an accent.)

[Nightshade]

Hello MD :D until Robin comes back I vote you are in charge of keeping the fire going:D
Now where is Robin? Has schers gang got him??
Niamh I still want my goat, and geese though so maybe you can dig a tunnel into the castle??
:D

[Niamh]

Sure thing! wont be a tick!
*goes off to dig massive tunnel whispering under her breath* there'll be meat for dinner tonight!

[Pendragon]

Moby Dave (aside, to himself: Aye, an I wonder if ye ken I can read yer mind lass?) Out loud: To be sure, a grand fire. (sneezes and sets the logs ablaze) Woops! Ah, well, better than other, um. misfortunes. I'll just leave ye this. (Places an elaborately carved ivory whistle on a stump.) Ye need me, blow that whistle. Whereever, whenever I be, I will hear it. (Something very like a door opens in the air behind Moby Dave) Now, I maun begone. Fare thee well for now. (The dragon vanishes).

[andave_ya]

*doesn't know whether to be afraid or not* whoo! read my mind, hm? cheeky dragon! ... though I daresay it may be a good thing, if we're under attack ... can you communicate to other peoples minds? or are ye singlin' me out for teasin', Master Moby? :D

[Niamh]

*Niamh returns with a train of animals behind her.* Blimey that was tough! But heres the Goats and geese as requested! I got a bit rob Happy and took some cows and chickens as well! Dont worry i dont think they'll notice till tomorrow! slipped something of Adyas into their ale and wine while they werent looking!:p Tunnels be. filled in so they cant trace it back to me...yet.
So whos up for a feast eh! grabbed some veg as well while i was there an all! :lol:

[kilted exile]

Plus of course Kilted cantget back at me .....:D

Lets see now I'm meant to be disuaded by......


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/Smilies/Dragon.gif.

This little thing?

[Niamh]

This little thing?

Dont dis the moby. He help'd me get all those blasted animals here! Popped outta nowhere he did and scared the wits outta tha lot an' sent them on their way.

[Nightshade]

Hummm *lines the geese up* right which one of you lays the golden eggs?
Come come I know one of you does.

And kilted Id be afraid of the goat myself...she mmigh take a liking to eating your hair and then where will you be?

[Pendragon]

Lets see now I'm meant to be disuaded by......



This little thing?[Moby Dave pops open the door and sticks his head through] Dinnae be calling me little, cove. Ye maun bite mair than ye can chew. Dinnae ye ken we egg-born be shape-shifters as well? http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/AbsalomKane/dragfire.gif Be mair wise and mair silent, and keep a civil tongue in yer head! [The door closes and the Dragon vanishes, but the air reeks of brimstone.]

[andave_ya]

Nightshade, did ye find the goose with the golden eggs?

Niamh, how's the feast coming? What's on the menu? (no I didn't add anything. I'll be good. today.)

[kiz_paws]

Aye, and I'll be supplying the ice cold ale forthwith **dashes along furiously**

**Blast, the smell of burning coals and assorted bones**

[Niamh]

We 'ave a selection on roast an' boiled veggies, A nice suckling Ham, smothered in honey before cookin, and some apple sauce to go with it. Also got some nice tender bits of beef and steaks. There is also a wide selection of wild berrys picked from the forest and a wild mushroom broth for starters. There is also a lot of bread. And theres a veggie stew for the veggies amongst us.:p

[andave_ya]

hey now, may I use some of your wild berries, Niamh? I've got an idea fer a rather lovely berry tart with spread atop, aye, and some toasted nuts. Perhaps some mint too....*goes off chunnering to herself*

[Nightshade]

Nightshade, did ye find the goose with the golden eggs?


Ill never tell :nod:

Feast?! yum yum serve me some please:D

[Niamh]

I've laid it out in buffet style so heres some plates!

Oh and heres some berries Adya! And if Kiz wants some to make berry wine shes more that welcome to help herself!

[Nightshade]

now lets see some veggie stew, oh some beef definetly is that a sweet potato? Ill have that ...oh beetroot yum...oh an some of that and thatand that...
what are you all looking at I like my food is all.

[andave_ya]

quite right, quite right...

[kathycf]

I've laid it out in buffet style so heres some plates!


Dang it woman, those were my throwing plates. What am I going to do now? *eyes food* Bah, who cares, I'm eating.