The Weird World of Dr. Madd

[Dr. Madd]

Done at a range of 15 feet with an 18 inch blowgun.

[Dr. Madd]

This is my multi-shot semiautomatic airsoft pen gun. The t shaped tube with the red cap is the clip.
This will fire as quick as you can draw back the plunger pin.

[Dr. Madd]

Me on the way home from Renfaire. That is a stainless steel Viking Helmet, a 20 lb. wooden shield and a 5 pound mace and chain.



Myra in her faire garb.


A deadliest warrior moment.
Dr. Madd sparring medieval style with a brave knight of the templars- aka one of our heroic men in uniform from Nearby Ft. Campbell.




Here we are again.. One of the many awesome people you meet at a Renfaire.

[CreepysFan]

Far out Dr. Madd, bet those fairs are loads of fun. 

[Dr. Madd]

That they are. We had such a blast. I bought some new bracers, a replacement wedding ring (Lost mine last winter when my finger shrank in the snow) , and a catapult that flings marshmallows.

[charp13]

That looks like a good time! We've been to the one in Atlanta, but I've found that people don't really participate at much as the Faire my Dad goes to in Fla.  I didn't know what to expect when we went, but it was mostly animal shows, jousting and arts and crafts with a parade a couple times a day. None of the general public was dressed up in period clothing and it was more of a" walk around and then leave" kind of crowd when we went. While I do not own Rennaisance clothing, I still went along with everything and had a good time! Mmmmmm ginger beer.....
Your pictures look like your festival was in a beautiful setting- all those trees and grass take you away from 2011! Where is it held at?  The one my dad goes to is somewhere near Gainesville Fla. and he and his wife go in costume like you guys do      I really need to get out more- and more importantly- go back in time!! 
I need to get me some Faire garb- but NOT a 20 lb. sheild!!!  Your arms had to be exhausted from that beast!

[Dr. Madd]

I'm still sore from it.. And can't wait till next year to do it all again.

This one is held in Franklin Tennessee. Those of you who listen to Taylor Swift will recognize the Castle from her Love Story video as Gwynne castle, home of the people who set up the faire.

[Fester]

What is that shield made of--lead?

The one I have used for years is 28" with an iron rim and steel boss. And it weighs maybe 8 lbs max.

[Sean]

Hey, Dr. Madd.... how about a menacing picture of you in that sombrero on the wall weilding the broom?  I'm serious.

[Dr. Madd]

I am sore, sweaty, reeking of cosmoline and gun oil, the smell of gunpowder in my nostrils, and an empty mosin Nagant in my hands..Life is good. I LOVE this rifle. I was just sighting it in, getting a feel for the kick, and an idea of the sights, and at 40 feet, put three rounds about a millimetre apart in the center of the target. First time I've ever picked it up. I've fired four guns today. The Casull 454, (Which I not only put a bullet square through my target, a small tree at 30 feet, but into the tree behind it, the Charter arms, Lavender lady snubnose .38 revolver, the Mosin Nagant (Which is Now my go-to firearm), And my brother's KAR 98.

Re: Sombrero and Broom..

Perhaps.

[Pauspy]

Dr Madd, you are truely the arsenal of democracy for the monster kid set! Your collection is awesome!

If you don't mind my asking, are you of Icelandic or nordic descent? You seem very comfortable in the viking helmet!! If so, are there Icelandic/ nordic sultural festivals in your area that you attend? You would fit in well with our viking reinactors we have at a festival called Islendingadagurinn!

[Dr. Madd]

Dr Madd, you are truely the arsenal of democracy for the monster kid set! Your collection is awesome!

If you don't mind my asking, are you of Icelandic or nordic descent? You seem very comfortable in the viking helmet!! If so, are there Icelandic/ nordic sultural festivals in your area that you attend? You would fit in well with our viking reinactors we have at a festival called Islendingadagurinn!

Yes, and no. Nordic in that my ancestors were Normans, the Norsemen who settled Normandy, and the Saxons of Old England, and also the Alsatians. I would love to attend Islendingadagurinn, if ever I have money to spare.

[Dr. Madd]

The result of today's target practicing





That was from a range of fifty feet.

In the past I've done this with Crossbows at a closer range.





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[Dr. Madd]

Where I was practicing at fairly short range with an 24 inch blowgun, probably around 25-30 feet.



That IS a dart skewering another dart.






A closeup of the Robin hood shot.



Fired 8 .40 caliber darts.. That's five darts in the middle of the target.

[UndeadLegend]

You, sir. Are one BAMF!