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Monadnock Guide
Council of Elders
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 Posted - February 24 2007 : 7:44:40 PM
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| Nice to see everyone having such a good time, - looks like an excellent event. "Kings Arm Tavern" does have a "nice ring" to it. Methinks we all get old, - but that doesn't equate with ugly. ;) |
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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood
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Posted - February 24 2007 : 8:39:08 PM
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Our Regiment greatly enjoys doing events at AHEC in Carlisle, PA, mostly because of the wonderful building we are allowed to "take over" and live in.
The way station was completed last spring, and was built entirely by hand -- hand hewn logs, flooring, roof shingles, everything -- just as it would have been in 1757. It is absolutely gorgeous. The building is divided into 2 sections: the storage area, with a half loft, for supplies and a smaller living area with bunks and a fireplace.
In the photos, the lighting appears to be quite bright, due to the camera flash. In reality, I was sewing by fire, and candle light. The room was full of a lovely, soft, warm glow, and as I was sitting there sewing, I could listen to the soldiers out in the other room as they played cards, laughed, played music and sang songs. In between groups on the tours, I was totally immersed in the 18th century. It was just incredible. As we re-enactors say, it was a whole bunch of "18th Century Moments."
Oh yes, I did bunk in with the guys! And they were all perfect gentlemen, giving me as much privacy as I needed while dressing in front of the fire. The worst part of the weekend was trying to get my legs to unfold in the morning, because the bunks are only about 5 feet long!
Here's a photo of the guys in front of the way station. Seamus is on the far left.
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Bookworm
Colonial Militia
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Posted - February 25 2007 : 12:36:00 PM
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| You look lovely in that Williamsburg photo, Joyce! And the dress is lovely too -- one of your own making, I presume. |
Bookworm
"I've gotten so fascinated with the eighteenth century, I'm going to stay there." -- David McCullough
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 08:44:17 AM
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Yes, Ma'am, and thank you.
The only things I wear that I have not made myself are my stockings, my shoes, and my jewelry. Oh... and my straw hats, although I did put ribbon trim on them.
I enjoy sewing the clothing of that century very much, and believe me, the techniques involved are very different! I have also now begun working on my "Seamstress" impression by doing Sewing For Hire for the soldiers. Mending, repairing, etc., at events. But my specialty, so far, is white linen shirts, "quite finely made." (That refers to the stitching size -- not complimenting myself.)
BTW, should anyone be interested in some lovely jewelry made in the 18th century style, take a look here: Kate Johnson's Jewelry |
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RedFraggle
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 09:08:45 AM
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Originally posted by Wilderness Woman
The only things I wear that I have not made myself are my stockings, my shoes, and my jewelry. . . . BTW, should anyone be interested in some lovely jewelry made in the 18th century style. . . .
Well, WW, I have to agree that the dress you are wearing in that pic is lovely, as are you. And I have to say that I'm jealous. 
I've just started sewing (teaching myself in my spare time, so I don't get around to it much!), and I look forward to the day when I can make my own wardrobe. So far I've made a few skirts and handbags, but that's just easy stuff.
And thanks for the link. I love 18th-century-style jewelry, and the site gave me a few ideas for projects.
Incidentally, if anyone is interested in really great pics of 18th-century clothing, I recently discovered a book called What Clothes Reveal: The Language of Clothing in Colonial and Federal America by Linda Baumgarten. There are absolutely beautiful full-color photographs on nearly every page, and most of the clothing is authentic, from museum collections. There is even a short section on how 18th-century women modified their clothing for pregnancy, which is a subject that I've not seen discussed before. (Then again, I haven't exactly done extensive research on the topic.) Mostly, though, I just fell in love with all the pretty pictures. |
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 12:13:03 PM
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But my specialty, so far, is white linen shirts
Do you use a French seam? 
Oh, that was a good one!
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Seamus
Guardian of Heaven's Gate
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 12:28:13 PM
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| I think she does, Fitz. When I wear the shirts she has made for me, my arms keep involuntarily flying up in the air in a surrender posture. |
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
~~Aim small, hit the b*****d right between the eyes!~~ |
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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 12:31:55 PM
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No, I do not, Miss-yer Lay Fran-say who think he is uproariously funny but is not. I use a flat-felled seam, which is what I plan to do to you when we meet in person.
Very good, Seamus!! Very good! |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 12:56:24 PM
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Originally posted by RedFraggle
Incidentally, if anyone is interested in really great pics of 18th-century clothing, I recently discovered a book called What Clothes Reveal: The Language of Clothing in Colonial and Federal America by Linda Baumgarten. There are absolutely beautiful full-color photographs on nearly every page, and most of the clothing is authentic, from museum collections.
Yes, that is an excellent book. Another good one by her is "Costume Close-up: Clothing Construction and Pattern 1750-1790."
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Kaylynn44
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 7:33:58 PM
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WW,
I love the pictures that you sent. It really shows that you love doing all of this reenacting. I have to be truthful and say that the reenacting bug has never hit me, but my daughter-in-law's family does some Civil War reenacting. We just had "The Battle of Aiken" and they were part of it. Anyway, I love the pictures. Keep sending them!!! You are truly a lovely lady, inside and out!!!
Love,
Kay |
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Some things never end
As long as goodness exists
Winds shall always soothe
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 8:14:28 PM
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Originally posted by Seamus
I think she does, Fitz. When I wear the shirts she has made for me, my arms keep involuntarily flying up in the air in a surrender posture.
Hang onto that shirt, Seamus. It will come in handy at Fort William Henry this September! |
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 8:18:52 PM
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| Were you at Aiken last weekend, Kay? I spent Saturday there, and stayed around to see the bridge burn that night. When I left all that had burned was the grass, no matter how much kerosene they sprayed on it. It is quite a spectacle there. I wouldn't want to do it, but I do go and watch. |
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Kaylynn44
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 8:24:47 PM
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Hi Fitz,
No, I wasn't there. My cousin from California was out here for a few days, so my sisters and I took him out to lunch.
I went to it a few years back and thought that it was pretty interesting, but it seems like I am usually doing something on that weekend. Maybe I'll be able to go next year.
Love,
Kay |
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Some things never end
As long as goodness exists
Winds shall always soothe
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Seamus
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 8:45:11 PM
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Sorry, Fitz, I do not intend to be at William Henry. That is the same weekend as a very good event for us at the US Army War College in Carlisle, PA, MUCH closer to home, and at which I will again be the Crown Forces Commander. I do know a couple of our guys are going, however, and they are our cross-dressers who like to be Frogs, and think they have to go to all the 250th anniversaries, even if our predecessors did not fight there.
We will not be at the GE III, either. That many trips to upper NY is too many for us (it would be 3 if we do GE III, Wm Henry, and Ti). We were at the GE I at Boone's, and, in my opinion, it was just OK. Perhaps the sauna-like weather had something to do with it, and our leadership and the tacticals stunk. I cannot understand why some think they need another GRAND ENCAMPMENT anyway when the one at Ticonderoga outshines it and is well-established as the Grand Encampment of the French and Indian War, and has been for years. We will be at Ti, for sure. In 2009, Ti will be THE event of the year....and you guys will be allowed to win that one each day! Honestly, I cannot wait to be there then! It is being well-planned as we speak and promises to be as close to what happened as it can be without the bloodshed. Yep, we got wiped out there (Brits, not Pennsylvanians....weren't there, either!). It's an awesome place.
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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
~~Aim small, hit the b*****d right between the eyes!~~ |
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - February 26 2007 : 11:16:37 PM
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I am not really sure about Fort WH myself. If I go to the GE#3, it will only be a month until I go back for WH. That's a lot of miles, and Fort Loudoun (TN) is the weekend before. I have heard that Ti, or rather Carillon, is a great event, but it comes at a bad time for me. One of our major events is the weekend after July 4. And you mean 2008 rather than 2009, don't you? For Ti, that is. I saw a DVD shot by Bill Sharrette of GE#2, and I decided then I would go to the next one. GE#2 was the one in Michigan.
I have seen complaints about temps in the 90's at the GE, but that's kind of nice down here. At Oswego last August I had to wear a wool gilet during the day and sleep under my wool blankets at night. Terrible!
And for 2008, just one word. Louisbourg! That has to be he best place in the Americas. Can't wait!!!
Oh, and for 2009, three words. Plains of Abraham!
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Seamus
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Posted - February 27 2007 : 06:01:58 AM
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Yes....2008....I mis-typed....thanks for catching that, Fitz. My fingers do not fly the same path as my brain, as I am a self-trained 2 finger typist. I wanted to take typing in high school because I knew it would be very good for me in college, but the brain trust at our school would not allow it since I was in College Prep and typing was ONLY for Commercial Curriculum students!!
I used to watch our minister type with his 2 index fingers and just fly, and that is how I do it now. Booboos do occur in my haste! |
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
~~Aim small, hit the b*****d right between the eyes!~~ |
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Fitzhugh Williams
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Posted - February 27 2007 : 08:26:08 AM
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| I took typing in high school, and it has really served me well since. Back before the days of the computer and the ability to easily change typing errors, it really helped me in college and in business. My wife can't understand why I use the numbers across the top of the keypad, but that's the way I learned them. Actually, the reason I took typing was that I already had all the credits I needed for college, I was already accepted, and I was looking for a way to fill up my required 5 hours of classes without having to do much study. Typing fit those requirements nicely. As did Study Hall. Gallic laziness, I suppose. |
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Obediah
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Posted - February 27 2007 : 9:34:44 PM
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Originally posted by Fitzhugh Williams
..... SNIPPED .....Gallic laziness, I suppose.
Oooh, WW is really gonna sting you on that one!  |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - February 28 2007 : 1:03:11 PM
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Actually, he left me rather speechless! I was too surprised that he would admit to his "Gallic Laziness" to respond in any way.
Hmmmm... I wonder what other short-comings he will admit to?  |
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