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Gadget Girl
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 Posted - September 22 2004 : 4:30:27 PM
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...also somthing about a breechclout and leggings that white teens and tween girls get turned on by...
Oh My Dear Mr. Alikws, it ain't just the white teen and tween girls..unless..."tween" means between 10 and 90 years old! 
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wlogwihlas
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Posted - September 26 2004 : 11:24:10 AM
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| Alikws,Mike knows what its about, i'll never forget the time, a brother and i had to show a woman what was under the flap of our breecheclothes for some worms (we were fishing at crown point). A little while ago i had to explain to a college classmate why i would be missing two rugby games (the lake is coming up), i told him i was a French and Indian reenactor, his instant reply was, "oh so are you a confederate or a yankee?" I had to laugh, and explain how he was in the wrong century. more later |
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alikws
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Posted - September 27 2004 : 1:47:05 PM
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kilts and breechclouts are a mystery to a lot of people, even when answered by the infamous L.O.T.M chimny rock picture... the best kilt answer i've heard given about what is worn underneath is 'socks and shoes'... and the tatoo stories describes an ....interesting way of putting on a brechclout...
and the number of college students that are absolutly clueless about pre-revolutionary north american history???... and 'you mean indians still exist?!?'.... plus the 'do you always live like this' questions... i could probaly could fill a book... |
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Many Flags
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Posted - September 27 2004 : 3:07:36 PM
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| Aye, you are right there Alikws. Malcolm told me that he was at Battle of Brandywine this weekend fielding the usual questions when two ladies walked up and in perfect Scottish accent asked what was under his kilt. In his best Scottish accent he answered, "My shoes, Madame!".....they giggled aloud and he found out they were from Scotland, visiting the US. They were VERY appreciative of his answer and complimented all the 77th on their legs and pride in wearing the kilt. It makes it all worthwhile!! Huzzah! Many Flags |
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caitlin
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Posted - September 27 2004 : 8:22:15 PM
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Though we reenact a different time period, (1860-1890), we seem to get similar comments. We love going to dinner, the store or gas station when we are doing an event. People often stop and ask us questions about our garb. For example, the cuffs worn by the cowboys/gunfighters to protect their shirt cuffs and aid them in roping. The leather gun tie-down worn around the thigh - my husband actually had a couple "stolen" from him (this was before we were married  ). Oh, and "Are those real guns?"
I think underwear is a fascination with the public. I am often asked about my bustle and whether or not I am wearing a corset. Not questions I answer when dressed like a lady, but will take to the hilt when dressed as a saloon girl. Of all the questions, we often hear, "do you always dress like that?" We always answer, "dressed like what?" |
Jack McCall: "Should we shake hands or something, relieve the atmosphere. I mean how stupid do you think I am?"
Wild Bill Hickok: "I don't know, I just met you."
"A nation with no regard to it's past will have little future worth remembering."
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"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize that they were the big things"
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Many Flags
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 07:25:03 AM
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And of course, the worst term we hear for our clothing is "costume". I often tell people that costumes are for Halloween. Not only is it NOT Halloween, but no one would want to wear this stuff to go trick or treating, just take a smell!! (wood smoke, sweat, bacon grease, gunpowder, etc.). The public does not understand how much of a "cut" that is to call our "real clothing" the "C" word.
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Seamus
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 09:55:56 AM
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| My dear CUZZIN Flags!! I do believe t'was the 42nd RHR at Brandywine this past weekend......tsk,tsk! |
Life's journey is not to
arrive at the grave safely
in a well preserved body,
but rather to skid in sideways,
totally worn out, shouting
'...holy sh*t ...what a ride!'
~~Mavis Leyrer, Seattle
Seamus
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SgtMunro
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 12:00:50 PM
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alikws said: and the number of college students that are absolutly clueless about pre-revolutionary north american history???... and 'you mean indians still exist?!?'....
That's a good one!!! My buddy at work would love that one (He's Catabwa/Seminole), and would probably have answered, "Yep, we sure do... and we wished you guys would've turned your boat around five hundred years ago!"
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Serjeant-Major Duncan Munro
Capt. Thos. Graham's Coy.
42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foote
(The Black Sheep of the Black Watch)
"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
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42ndNCO
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 12:34:04 PM
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Hear, Hear, Sarge! Reminds me of your brother Welthwetowaco's(Pretty Ears) tale of greeting passengers returning to Erie on the brig Niagara with a handmade "Immigration Service" sign whilst sitting upon a blanket and smoking his pipe!
This group could easily fill several volumes of experiences with our dear public. Rememeber, however, that these folks are actually paying money in many cases to get into said events and deserve our patience and respect. Have been surprised lately, however, at the number of folks who actually seem to possess some knowledge of history and ask almost academic questions of us.
My common response to "What's worn under the kilt?" is either a polite smile or "Thank you ma'am, nothing is worn out under the kilt, everything's in fine working order."
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Many Flags
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 12:43:40 PM
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Oh, Seamus.....you are truly correct that it was the 42nd at Brandywine this past weekend.......Malcolm also corrected me!!
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SgtMunro
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 6:48:58 PM
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42ndNCO wrote: Hear, Hear, Sarge! Reminds me of your brother Welthwetowaco's(Pretty Ears) tale of greeting passengers returning to Erie on the brig Niagara with a handmade "Immigration Service" sign whilst sitting upon a blanket and smoking his pipe!
Aye Mister MacMillan sir, I do remember that tale fondly. I understand that there is a photograph of the event in question, somwhere within my brother's lodge.
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42ndNCO also noted: Have been surprised lately, however, at the number of folks who actually seem to possess some knowledge of history and ask almost academic questions of us.
Aye sir, I too have noticed the questions have gone above the 'room temperature I.Q. level', and it does give my heart hope. Huzzaahh!!!
I Remain,
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Capt. Thos. Graham's Coy.
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Gadget Girl
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 7:21:58 PM
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Just to reverse things a bit...do you guys ever encounter folks that have only ever seen you in garb and then say something like one of my patients say when they recognize me outside work (sans labcoat)..."I almost didn't recognize you with clothes on!"
I can see where that would be tough. I could pick Seamus and Many Flags out of a crowd of hundreds, but with clothes on... hmmmmm, I'm not sure Mikey and Mark would stand out to me 
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SgtMunro
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 7:27:01 PM
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Gadget Girl asks: Just to reverse things a bit...do you guys ever encounter folks that have only ever seen you in garb and then say something like one of my patients say when they recognize me outside work (sans labcoat)..."I almost didn't recognize you with clothes on!"
Oh yes, I do encounter that. Usually it is at a RevWar event, while doing my New Jersey Volunteers impression, when folks who know me say, "I didn't recognize you with pants on!" When the person is of the fair sex, and their significant other is present, it does generate some odd looks.
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Capt. Thos. Graham's Coy.
42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foote
(The Black Sheep of the Black Watch)
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caitlin
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Posted - September 28 2004 : 8:13:49 PM
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There are some people that have never seen my husband in his clothes!  Regular clothes I should say! It is always a hoot to see their reaction!
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Jack McCall: "Should we shake hands or something, relieve the atmosphere. I mean how stupid do you think I am?"
Wild Bill Hickok: "I don't know, I just met you."
"A nation with no regard to it's past will have little future worth remembering."
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alikws
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Posted - September 29 2004 : 09:58:37 AM
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us 'sauvages' get the don't recognise pretty regular... most of us have pretty distinctive gear, and paint similar each time... so with no paint, and carharts and a camo shirt, people we know from reenacting can be real slow to recognise us...
on spectators who suprise you, a few years back, while tearing down at an acw event {the most interesting and knowlegable spectators seem to be most around at teardown, because they don't want to leave} we started talking to a spectator, who said he was a writer, and was interested in tactics... he joined our unit, and his book {the bloody crucible of courage,brent noseworthy} is one of the top tactics books out on the civil war...
as for things that interest spectators the most, cooking, gun cleaning, and body paint seem to get the most interest... and living historys generaly are good places to make a pair of moccasins or some other small project... its the spectators a couple 'z-scores' over the mean that are most remembered... |
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Hawkwind
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Posted - October 01 2004 : 11:35:50 AM
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Ive only been to a few public events but, the last one i went to was a living history fair at Exeter, we were 23rd foot (light company) during the AWI, i cant remember many comments though.
As it was VERY hot, me and my freind went to the to get some drinks from a supermarket (as the site was a 2 minute walk to the center of town), i remember stepping into the Tesco supermarket and almost falling flat on my backside as shiny floor and studded shoes dont mix, anyway, when we had paid for the water/fizzy drinks, and these 2 women said something about "where did we park the timemachine" .
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - October 01 2004 : 12:43:05 PM
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Well, at least they recognized that you were representing another era in history! That's far better than labeling you as a member of a particular religious sect, or someone in need of financial assistance!
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Fitz Williams
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Posted - October 01 2004 : 2:10:39 PM
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| In South Carolina we have found that the Canadians and British we meet at events are better informed than the locals. |
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Sjt. Malcolm MacWilliam
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Posted - October 01 2004 : 9:09:25 PM
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| Aye, here is a good one I forgot about. Our elderly Lieut. Campbell who is now retired - his wife is Welsh. So on St. David's day she flies the Welsh flag....red, green, white with the Griffin on it. One of our former members was an attendee of a local fundamentalist Christian church and a few days after St. David's day and the flying of the flag, during the church service.....several of his congregation got up (during the out-loud prayer and supplication time), to ask God to forgive the witch that lived at 256 Carlisle Rd, the one flying the devil's flag....that was the Lieut's address!! The poor folk didn't know the Welsh Flag and thought it a Satanic symbol.....Pax Aye! 1st Sjt. MacWm. |
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Posted - January 13 2005 : 10:49:38 AM
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| More Stories, couple years ago, some friends and i walked into walmart at 12:00 midnight wearing full native regalia and warpaint and asked for ducttape, plastic handcuffs, and rope......dont ask. Should have seen the looks we got. |
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caitlin
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Posted - January 13 2005 : 10:15:03 PM
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| Well, I admit, I would even have to question that one! |
Jack McCall: "Should we shake hands or something, relieve the atmosphere. I mean how stupid do you think I am?"
Wild Bill Hickok: "I don't know, I just met you."
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Two Kettles
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Posted - January 16 2005 : 5:24:32 PM
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Two of my favorites:
Several years ago there was a period gun show held at a venue just down the road from where a very famous rock band was playing. Saturday night, several of us were sitting in the hotel lobby, including two Black Watch grenadiers. Some folks asked why we were dressed the way we were, and I couldn't resist. I told them we were Aerosmith's roadies, and this is how we dressed for the show. They were impressed and said "Really?" So I said, "No," and told them the truth. They laughed about it, but I think they were disappointed.
Once, my wife was walking back to a period camp in a city park after a visit to the brick necessary. A little ways in front of her was a mom with her young daughter. Not realizing who was behind her, mom pointed to the camp and said to her daughter: "These people do this...for fun!?!"
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Posted - May 17 2006 : 12:17:54 PM
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| During hunting season I often dread going into a convenience store to have some Bozo look at my camoflage and ask if I'm "going hunting?" With all my dry sarcasm I look him/her square in the eye and tell them I'm returning from a white supremicist meeting. The reaction on their faces is priceless. I laugh and say "Here's yer sign". |
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Obediah
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Posted - November 02 2006 : 12:59:49 AM
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The best answer I've ever heard about was a (real) Scotsman's reply to a female touron, when she asked, "Is anything worn under your kilts?" and he said, "No ma'am, it's as good as it ever was!"  |
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Posted - November 02 2006 : 12:13:38 PM
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Originally posted by Obediah
The best answer I've ever heard about was a (real) Scotsman's reply to a female touron, when she asked, "Is anything worn under your kilts?" and he said, "No ma'am, it's as good as it ever was!"
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Jack McCall: "Should we shake hands or something, relieve the atmosphere. I mean how stupid do you think I am?"
Wild Bill Hickok: "I don't know, I just met you."
"A nation with no regard to it's past will have little future worth remembering."
A.Lincoln
"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize that they were the big things"
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