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    Once again excellent pics, Robertson and a very interesting read.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pour1Malt
    last view o' the trebuchet...

    That's great. I just saw a movie last night that had many trebuchets in it.
    We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb

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    Great pics! I love Trebuchet's!!
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    The trebuchet is my favorite ancient weapon. I know this was discussed before but the National Geographic show on it was really fantastic.
    steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by jfellrath
    This thing is great! Do they ever fire it off for demonstrations or any such thing? Are there any statistics on its distance, payload, etc.?

    ai think when the built it - it wuz pairt o' a historical reinactment thing...

    an it wuz fired...

    but noo it has steel plates bolted in various places tae keep it frae being used...

    shame...

    ai wuid luv tae launch a few watermelons a' the castle...




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    maire pics ready tae post...


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    huntin fur brambles...


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