New Year part 4- The Trebuchet

While we were wattling away, Pete was testing out the siege weapon that he, Tim, and McKay built in the two days prior. A french siege weapon known as a trebuchet. You read that correctly. These guys built an actual working french catapult. Kudos to them. i just can't say enough great things about these folks. Below is a hilarious yet ridiculously impressive video update we received while wattling. Enjoy!

Lorna and I made about 30 bean bags and stuffed them with one pound of cracked corn. Some of the bags will be set ablaze using sterno or some such fuel. (We used cracked corn because it can be eaten by numerous animals.) All bags will be catapulted toward the rabbit via the trebuchet. ya just gotta love this stuff!!

This magnificent piece of equipment as well as numerous hand-crafted swords, tabards, and helmets will be brought to the farm, er, I mean castle this morning. Believe it or not, the masterful trio somehow found time to make several of these. Do they sleep? Well I am convinced Tim doesn't, and not sure Pete does either. These guys are simply amazing with their energy and enthusiasm.

And so that brings us to today. Lynn and I are busy cleaning, decorating, and cooking. The mobile armory will be arriving shortly to aid in the Battle of Buddrick.

I simply cannot wait for the arrival of numerous folks donned in medieval garb, ready to ring in the New Year. I have a feeling we are going to have a good time.

Happy New Year. I will be sure to let you know how we all fared. It just may take a few days, lol.