Welcome to Casks and Quivers! I started this site/blog to discuss issues associated with two of my favorite activities: Brewing and Archery (and Thrown Weapons).  As a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, I have interest in how these activities occurred in the Middle Ages as well as in more modern times. I am particularly interested in finding modern scientific support for Medieval practices.  Recently, I have developed an interest in researching the history of the WWII destroyer, USS Patterson, and U.S. submarine war patrol reports. If you would like to know more about me “mundanely” and my SCA persona click on the about tab in the menu or visit my homepage.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me or use this contact form.

Recent Posts

The Sub That Sank a Train – In Their Own Words

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This is my second installment of my series, “In Their Own Words” wherein I use quotes from WWII submarine reports to highlight themes of commanders that I find interesting. My introductory post in this series focused on a couple of … Continue reading →

USS Patterson (DD392) Reunion Project

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I really do not need any new projects. However, in my effort to preserve the history of the USS Patterson (DD392), I decided to scan and post photos of the ship’s reunions from the first one in 1979 through the … Continue reading →

In Their Own Words – Introduction

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Over the last couple of years, I developed an interest in U.S. Naval history, particularly the Pacific Theater during WWII. This interest was initiated by research I did on my Father-in-Law’s ship, the USS Patterson (DD392). The more I poured … Continue reading →