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bobstafford Started conversation Jul 22, 2009
Please connect
A yew wood
Crispin
and the numbers 12, 13, 14, and 15
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Feisor - -0- Generix I made it back - sortof ... Posted Jul 22, 2009
It may be a bit obvious but is there a connection to Hank Cinque and The Bard?
I know that yew is what they made long bows from - any connection?
Risking klaxons I think ....
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Orcus Posted Jul 23, 2009
A yew wood<----->Crispin<----->12<---->13<---->14<---->15
I thank you.
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Icy North Posted Jul 23, 2009
Well you've got all sorts of references to Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt in there, Bob.
I guess this is something more specific.
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bobstafford Posted Jul 23, 2009
I will answer that later Feisor let Icy risk all first 
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Taff Agent of kaos Posted Jul 23, 2009
henry v will shakespear st.crispins day speach, once more unto the breach
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Orcus Posted Jul 23, 2009
Well the battle of Agincourt was in 1415 I think.
Was the hundred years war begun in 1312?
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bobstafford Posted Jul 23, 2009
I will answer that Orcus later as I will Feisor
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gandalfstwin OGGMSTKMBGSUIKWIATA Posted Jul 23, 2009
The (Welsh) longbow came into common use in the 1200s. It was the most important waepon a field commander could use,
Until the dawn of gunpowder in the 1500s it was the best a field commander could use.
Crispin??
Not been triggered yet!!
GT
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Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jul 23, 2009
It's only the best if you use it in conjunction with others. Archers with no infantry in the way tend to be overrun quite quickly Long pikes are best, for keeping the cavalry off...
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gandalfstwin OGGMSTKMBGSUIKWIATA Posted Jul 23, 2009
But I fear that Agincourt is a trap......
You try it!!!!
GT
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Icy North Posted Jul 24, 2009
St Crispin is the patron saint of bikers. He traditionally represented shoemakers before his patronage was extended to all leather-lovers.
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Orcus Posted Jul 24, 2009
1500s?
Canons were well established by then. Certainly there are many instances of their use in the 14th and 15th centuries...
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bobstafford Posted Jul 24, 2009
Ok there are points there ...
To encourage bravery there ARE NO 's
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bobstafford Posted Jul 24, 2009
Oh except 's for captain Birdseye and his fishing fleet that is.
No trawling or random guessing
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Icy North Posted Jul 24, 2009
I haven't matched your 12 and 13 to the Agincourt story. If 1415 is a date, then I suppose 1213 is the date the Fifth Crusade was launched, but I can't off the top of my head link this in.
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Clive the flying ostrich: Amateur Polymath | Chief Heretic. Posted Jul 24, 2009
No 
??
What do you suggest will agitate them to be interesting: motivational speaking? 
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- 1: bobstafford (Jul 22, 2009)
- 2: Feisor - -0- Generix I made it back - sortof ... (Jul 22, 2009)
- 3: Orcus (Jul 23, 2009)
- 4: Icy North (Jul 23, 2009)
- 5: bobstafford (Jul 23, 2009)
- 6: bobstafford (Jul 23, 2009)
- 7: Taff Agent of kaos (Jul 23, 2009)
- 8: Icy North (Jul 23, 2009)
- 9: Orcus (Jul 23, 2009)
- 10: bobstafford (Jul 23, 2009)
- 11: bobstafford (Jul 23, 2009)
- 12: gandalfstwin OGGMSTKMBGSUIKWIATA (Jul 23, 2009)
- 13: Malabarista - now with added pony (Jul 23, 2009)
- 14: gandalfstwin OGGMSTKMBGSUIKWIATA (Jul 23, 2009)
- 15: Icy North (Jul 24, 2009)
- 16: Orcus (Jul 24, 2009)
- 17: bobstafford (Jul 24, 2009)
- 18: bobstafford (Jul 24, 2009)
- 19: Icy North (Jul 24, 2009)
- 20: Clive the flying ostrich: Amateur Polymath | Chief Heretic. (Jul 24, 2009)
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