Life Changes and Hobbies Discussion

The transcript covers a conversation about Viking shields, including their crafting techniques, decoration, and construction details. It also touches on role-playing experiences with the SCA and the challenges of balancing hobbies with personal life commitments.

What did the speaker store at home?

• A Viking shield

• A medieval sword

• A Roman helmet

• A knight's armor

What kind of design did the speaker want on the shield?

• A dragon

• A wolf

• A lion

• A bear

What feature does the speaker's shield have?

• A 16-inch wooden handle

• A 14-inch leather cover

• A 10-inch metal spike

• A 12-inch steel blade

What role did the speaker play in their warrior group?

• A knight

• A dwarf warrior

• A cavalryman

• An archer

What organization has the speaker been involved with for years?

• The SCA

• The LARP Association

• The Medieval Club

• The Historical Society

What challenge does the speaker face with the SCA?

• Traveling to events

• Finding time to participate

• Affording the equipment

• Understanding the rules

What major life event caused the speaker to quit certain activities?

• Moving to a new city

• Starting a new job

• Getting married

• Having triplets

What did the speaker have to stop doing after the triplets were born?

• Working late

• Socializing

• Traveling

• Playing sports

What was the impact on the speaker's social life after the triplets?

• It improved significantly

• It was abruptly reduced

• It became more active

• It remained the same

What does the speaker mention about watching sports?

• It was a new hobby

• It took hours to watch

• It was a family activity

• It was a professional pursuit