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Post by paskinner on Apr 9, 2008 8:09:14 GMT -5
Thanks. I always felt I fit the buckskinner mold better. I'm really not sure I'm dedicated enough to the cause the go native, which here usually means war paint, breechclout and body peircings. I ain't shaving my legs for no one. ;D let alone my head.
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Post by beaudro on Apr 9, 2008 9:16:03 GMT -5
I understand that PA, I've seen the extremes they strive for. To each his own, and I'm serious to a point, but not body peircing and I can't wear clout, no way. Speaking of clout... It has been noted in journals that our trappers wore that , not as often, but it was done. In earlier times the French adapted it as common dress in the north. At a few small rendezvous I've seen men wear clout as an option, i think they are doing so because they can't make the proper clothing instead. It has discouraged many others from returning the next year to these events. Clout sure is easy to make, it's a cheap way out also. I almost took a picture of a guy wearing clout over his pants, I have no idea why he would do so. I suppose he wanted to wear clout bad enough. So if your choosing to portray a white trapper can you find enough events around your area?
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Post by paskinner on Apr 9, 2008 12:56:54 GMT -5
So if your choosing to portray a white trapper can you find enough events around your area? Yeah, I think so, and I should say, we are not complaining, we have not been kicked out of anywhere or criticized-we have native and french re-enactor friends that welcome us and invite us to events. It's just us trying to fit the area and time period a little better. Truth is, right now we don't do many events and have turned down some invites, just too busy with other stuff. As of now, I'm thinking that folks like Steven and Tamara and others who get paid to do primitive skills teaching have the right idea and that may be where we will be going in the future instead of getting real involved in re-enacting.
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Post by beaudro on Apr 9, 2008 15:35:42 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with doing demonstrations Pa, your family would be good at it. I know your a good brain tanner. But more important you are willing to set it up right and do some research.
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Post by paweaver on Apr 9, 2008 18:10:57 GMT -5
I just want to be clear. I was not upset or anything last night in my post. I ask for people's opinions and they gave them to me. I do value them and I am just trying to process them with the things I have researched. I was just thinking out loud. Actually we have meet many wonderful people at shows, and many people lended us a helping hand when we first started. I'll never forget the first "real" strict show that we took all four kids to. It rained the whole time and was bitter cold and windy. I was thankful for those draw strings. We wore everything on the kids that we packed. Loren said I gained 50lbs overnight. ;D I had hand knitted wool socks for all the kids, but there was no way to keep drying everything. I finally let the children run around in their braintann and barn boots. No one said anything to me. Our youngest was at that stage were they are still little, but moving fast. He escape our camp and I saw him go. But I had to get through the crowd in front of our tent to get to him. Two other ladies were all ready trailing him by the time I got through the crowd. They knew where he belonged and watching out for him for me. We couldn't have been among better people. It actually snowed the day we pulled out. The truth probably is that I love to learn the skills, but I'm not a purist. I like my Tupperware beside my billy cans.
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Post by longtrail on Apr 9, 2008 23:26:32 GMT -5
When I first became interested Buckskinning with a local gun club, we just sort of made clothing we thought looked good and fit the era. I spent a lot of time making some beautiful dresses both in leather and cloth, all by hand etc. When I eventually became interested in Fur Trade Era reenactments, I had to take a lot of my clothing apart and re construct it or turn it into other items. There is a lot of research to do but it is worth it. Have fun.
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Post by justsara on Aug 9, 2011 12:48:42 GMT -5
How many of you have one of my Osnaburg shirts or longhunters??? a wonderful fabric.... I try not to use much else.... It will quickly become your favorite shirt.....
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Post by beaudro on Aug 9, 2011 23:25:49 GMT -5
Hello Sara , welcome to the buckrub. I hope you find it to your liking around here, feel free to post all you want. It would be interesting to hear all about your travels and people you have met.
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