10-04-2007, 02:32 AM
Salve Andy,
Thanks for the pic and the tip to check out that that thread. Just when we tought we had an easier decision its back to being a little more difficult. Hehe, such is life. :wink:
Crispvs,
I do understand what your saying about centurio vs optio, but I really cannot afford to gamble that later on when it may be a better time to do a centurio that I will find someone who will fit into, like, or want to purchase my kit from me. I also tend to be too generous at times (Is that possible?) and would likely end up giving my old kit away, which would give my wife more cause to give me a hard time for spending too much on too many kits. If momma ain't happy, aint nobody happy...know what I mean?
Another reason, is that we are also considering doing a bit of "show and tell" at the local elementary schools, to teach and inspire the kids a bit, and in talking to our own children we have found that the centurion and legionary are two different, easily recognized types of soldier and it gives us an opportunity to discuss the different ranks and structure of the Roman Army. Also one of the three of us is already considering doing an optio impression as well, so that will also be covered in our "show and tell" . I agree that it seems like a case of "too many chiefs, too few indians" to start with, but we are being optimistic that we will be able to grow annd expand our troop presence. If we are lucky we may even eventually find someone willing to portray an emporer or a legate as well as I think the kids will relate well to them as well.
Thanks for the pic and the tip to check out that that thread. Just when we tought we had an easier decision its back to being a little more difficult. Hehe, such is life. :wink:
Crispvs,
I do understand what your saying about centurio vs optio, but I really cannot afford to gamble that later on when it may be a better time to do a centurio that I will find someone who will fit into, like, or want to purchase my kit from me. I also tend to be too generous at times (Is that possible?) and would likely end up giving my old kit away, which would give my wife more cause to give me a hard time for spending too much on too many kits. If momma ain't happy, aint nobody happy...know what I mean?
Another reason, is that we are also considering doing a bit of "show and tell" at the local elementary schools, to teach and inspire the kids a bit, and in talking to our own children we have found that the centurion and legionary are two different, easily recognized types of soldier and it gives us an opportunity to discuss the different ranks and structure of the Roman Army. Also one of the three of us is already considering doing an optio impression as well, so that will also be covered in our "show and tell" . I agree that it seems like a case of "too many chiefs, too few indians" to start with, but we are being optimistic that we will be able to grow annd expand our troop presence. If we are lucky we may even eventually find someone willing to portray an emporer or a legate as well as I think the kids will relate well to them as well.
[size=134:1hf2k67y]Caius Marius[/size]
[size=100:1hf2k67y]known as Chris Petersen in the"mundane" world.[/size] :wink: <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" />:wink:
[size=100:1hf2k67y]known as Chris Petersen in the"mundane" world.[/size] :wink: <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" />:wink:
