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Story Created: Apr 27, 2010 at 10:51 AM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 27, 2010 at 11:07 AM CDT

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

If you happen to be by the Water Gardens on Tuesday evening -- you will be treated to a fascinating history lesson.  The trip back in time is made possible thanks to an organization called The Society of Creative Anachronism.  They spent time with us Tuesday morning showing how they re-create European history from 650 to 1650.   From sword fighting to authentic artistry.  The group meets every Tuesday and welcomes folks to stop by and check them out.  http://www.seawinds.org/

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John said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 6:45 PM

The SCA is not for everyone, granted. But for gmoney and playboy to mock something they know nothing about is immature at best. Why don't you guys try it before you pass judgement? Put up or shut up?

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Hillary said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 5:56 PM

As an artisan in the SCA some 20 years in Houston, the SCA researches and recreates the arts and crafts of the historical time from 600-1600, learning and educating as well as using what has been created and keeping alive some lost skills; from fiber arts, to calligraphy and illumination, to pottery and blacksmithing, woodworking and metalsmithing, to the bardic arts of song and poetry - learn together the arts of the past.

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playboy said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 5:03 PM

hahhaa what a bunch of bafoons just like they were in highschool nothing cool about a bunch of old nerds dressing up and living a fantasy go to the gym, ride a bike or something dweebs.

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Medicfem said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 3:04 PM

Lovable friendly History nerds! I have been in the SCA 15 years.. no dragons no spells no fantasy ... All History! Come research with us! Put on steel armor and get hit by solid core rattan! Weave your own clothes! Make your own mead! Make your own pottery and glassware. Sheer a sheep and spin your own wool. Nerds .. Yes but historicly well researched nerds!

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Helene said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 3:01 PM

gmoney- Some of these "neeeeerrrdssss" as you eloquently call us are doctors, lawyers, and businesspeople. Some of us are soldiers, some of us teachers, all of us bring something unique to the SCA. We teach, we entertain, we learn and we have a hell of a time doing it. Some of us make things, some of us fight, but we all saw something we enjoyed here. So, all those who might be tempted to agree with the oh-so-pithy comment left by gmoney, come on out and give us a look. You might find we've got a lot more in common than you think.

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Seanne Tully said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 2:44 PM

I have been a part of the SCA, and know many of these fine people. They are like extended family. Speaking of family, its a great opportunity to spend some family time together, while teaching your children about history. They are a fine group of people from all over the world. You guys look great.

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Amr ibn Majid al-Bakri al-Amra said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 2:20 PM

And proud of it, gmoney. Let's see you gear up in 30 to 50 pounds of equipment and last even five minutes. THEN go make the mail, armor, beer, tunic, etc.

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gmoney said on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 11:30 AM

neeeeerrrrrdsss!!!

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