Mercian Puns

Wanted a temporary leader why not allow uhtred and aethelflaed marry and rule temporarily until one of the ealdermen’s children comes of age? Is a marriage too permanent or something?

I imagine beans in the USA are prepared differently than the UK. So be specific!

• What flavor beans?
• Left whole or mashed?
• How much is spread on a slice of toast?
• What should I do with all the extra beans?
• is it a suitable snack for the shooting range?

Thanks!

Edit: ‘Merican (damn autocorrect.) Thanks for the info. I appreciate those of you who got particular about your beans and toast.

Also I’m blown away that I got as many responses and only 31% upvoted! Feelin the love.

Female:

Adallindis

Alodia

Amelina

Arilda/Arild

Cuthburh/Cuthburg/Cuthburga

Cwenthryth

Cyneburga

Edburga

Enfleda

Ethelburga

Ethelreda

Everild/Everilda/Eoforhild

Gisila

Hereswith/a

Hiltrud

Juthwara/Jutwara

Mildgyth/Mildgytha

Osana

Pega

Roswitha

Sethrida/Sedrido/Saethrid

Sidwell/Sidwella

Wendreda/Wendreth

Withburga/Wihtburh

Males:

Cearl/Ceorl

Cissa

Ecgberht/Egbert/Ecgbert/Ecgbriht/Ecgbeorht/Ecbert

Eadwulf

Eardwulf

Eorpwald/Erpenwald/Earpwald

Eowa/Eawa

Fremund/Freomund

Kenelm/Cynehelm

Merewalh/Merwal/Merewald

Nectan

Osmod

Osred

Osric

Oswiu/Oswy/Oswig

Oswine/Oswin/Osuine

Penda

Redwald

Sitric

Swithun/Swithin

Theodric

Just before 7th August 917 AD Æþelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, took Derby by storm and routed the Viking invaders there. Æþelflæd had been the Mercian leader since the death of her husband, Æþelred in 911 AD and had spent the intervening years building a number of defensive fortifications (burhs) on the borders of Mercia. Meanwhile her brother Edward the Elder was also building fortifications and beginning to push further into Danelaw territory. Once Æþelflæd had completed her defensive burhs she moved to take territory back, in the face of invasion by three Viking armies. She besieged Derby at the end of July and captured it by 7th August (probably the Vikings actually used the old Roman fort of Derventio nearby). Meanwhile her brother Edward attacked Colchester in Essex. The campaign was militarily successful but Æþelflæd lost four of her friends in the fighting. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle explains:

“This year, before Lammas, Aethelflaed, lady of the Mercians, God helping her, got possession of the fortress which is called Derby, with all that owed obedience thereto; and there also were slain, within the gates, four of her thanes, which to her was a cause of sorrow.”

From this beginning Æþelflæd started to move towards Leicester and to negotiate an alliance to take York; the local inhabitants of the Danish kingdom were not all enthusiastic about the Norse Viking invasions. Her untimely death in 918 AD means we shall never know how much more successful she may have been.

Image: Mercia and the Danish Five Boroughs 912 AD, Robin Boulby, derivative work: Hoodinski, CC BY-SA 3.0

Mercia and the Danish Five Boroughs 912 AD

To say the corporate lineage and history of Karuizawa Distillery is complicated is an understatement. But most websites tend to gloss over the history or don't go into enough detail to satisfy a true J-whisky nerd. Stefan Van Eycken's Whisky Rising, The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan does a fantastic job of detailing Japanese whisky history, including the lineage of Karuizawa.

But instead of referencing a lengthy text I wanted to condense the material down to a page or two tops that hits on just the most critical and interesting details/factoids. I wrote out the below for my personal notes, but happy to share here. Credit for all of the details are owed to Mr. Eycken's work. I highly recommend buying the book!

Corporate Summary for Sanraku:

Showa Shuzou (1934)

Sanraku Shuzou Co. Ltd. (1949)

• Kawasaki Distillery (1958-1987(?))

• Yamanashi Distillery (1961-1964; 1967-1969)

Corporate Summary for Daikoku/Ocean:

Daikoku Budoshu Co. Ltd. (1934)

• Shiojiri Distillery (1952-1955)

• Karuizawa Distillery (1955-2000)

Ocean Whisky Co. Ltd. (1961)

Corporate Summary for the merged entity:

Sanraku-Ocean Co. Ltd. (1962)

• Karuizawa

• Yamanashi

• Kawasaki

Sanraku Co. Ltd. (1985)

• Karuizawa

• Kawasaki (briefly, if at all)

Mercian Co. Ltd. (1990)

• Karuizawa

Acquired by Kirin Beer Co. Ltd. (2006)

Narrative/Detail

Showa Shuzou: License acquired in 1935 to produce alcohol for sake. A shochu distillery was setup in 1946 (Yashiro Factory). In 1947 another was setup in Kawasaki; the Kawasaki Distillery was the first to produce “whisky” (initial release of Sun Luck Whisky) (not truly malt whisky; note 3rd grade whisky in this era could contain 0% malted grains). Whisky accounted for 0.1% of business. Renamed in 1949 to Sanraku Shuzou.

Sanraku Shuzou: began producing malt whisky at the Kawasaki Distillery in 1958. Sun Luck Gold released in 1959. Company acquired beer maker Nisshin Brewery Co. and wine maker Mercian in 1961. That same year, Yamanashi Distillery was created to focus on malt whisky.

Daikoku Budoshu: Some whisky was produced in the late 1940s & early 1950s despite not having a malt whisky distillery (all 3rd grade), though a deal was struck with Yoichi where some Daikoku neutral spirits were traded for Yoichi malt whisky: so early Ocean Whisky may contain trace amounts of Yoichi. In 1952, a license

Looking for sticks for my kids (8 & 10) and have a good offer on the Mercian Genesis 0.1 Pro Jr. Is it any good? The price is great but I'm looking at the Ritual Velocity 25 and 45 JR stick as being better quality. Any advice? Cheers.

EDIT: Both kids are very advanced for their ages, with excellent skills.

Im looking for one and can’t seem to find any online, anyone got one?

Who are we?

1 Mercian is an Armored Infantry Battalion under the Mercian Regiment. From ground based combat with Warriors and Infantry, to Support roles such as Aviation, Recon and Artillery, 1MAC gives opportunities to every possibility of gameplay. Originally founded in October 2020 as PMC Unit, 1MAC was formed as we transitioned to a British Army unit. We pride ourselves for the friendly community that we have created whilst still achieving a Realistic Milsim experience. Our leadership is hand picked and through extensive training and experience becomes a professional command team to run the unit both in and out of Arma.

What we have to offer

- Helicopter Pilot (CAS and transport)

- Fixed wing Pilot

- Mechanised

- Infantry Roles (Marksman, Machine Gunner etc)

- Zeus

- Forward Air Controller

- Signallers

- Medical Corps

Aviation

652 Squadron AAC uses Wildcat, Merlin and Apache helicopters to carry out a range of roles such as close air support or recon. They also have in-flight medics ready to treat wounded in the field. Fixed wing uses MQ-9 Reaper drones and F-35 Lightning IIs.

1 Platoon

1 Platoon is an Armored Infantry Platoon that provides the main fighting force in completing objectives. With 2 Sections of Infantry and a supporting Manoeuvre Support Group to help provide transport and fire support through the use of Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Highly trained and prepared for any situation, 1 Platoon is prepared to combat any threat posed to them.

Recce Platoon

Recce Platoon provides reconnaissance and fire support to 1 Platoon's objectives. They ensure that 1 Platoon Commanders have up to date intel on the enemies position and operate without being spotted. Recce Platoon is formed from 3 Groups; Sniper Team, Recce Team and Mortar Team. Together they operate to gain intel and provide harassing fire to enemy positions. Recce Team gains intel on objectives to pass on to other sectors and acts when a good opportunity presents itself.

Operations

Our Main operations are on Saturday at 7:00 pm BST. BCT (Basic Combat Training) takes place on Wednesdays 7:00 pm. Whole unit wide training will be run 7:00 pm Fridays. We also run casual Ops from our community on Mondays which range from the Iraq war, WW2, 40k or Halo.

Requirements

- Working microphone

- At least age of 15

- Maturity and common sense

- Speak English

We also have a community outside of Arma and a VPS meaning we host many ot

Here's my article on the 9th century King of Gwynedd in Wales, Merfyn Frych - I realised there are absolutely no accessible, accurate online resources on him so I made one! Let me know if you enjoy - or have any issues!