odd question

[David Meister]

In mexican war reenacting Who Plays the Mexicans?

Seriously

[Curt-Heinrich Schmidt]

Hallo!

Same as the NVA and Viet Cong in Vietnam reenacting...

;) :)

CHS

[8th TexCav]

I can’t speak for everyone but in the Lancer’s impression it those who can afford the horses, tack, uniforms and weapons. Members of our unit do it and are recruiting heavily for the big anniversary cycle coming up. Interested?

[Rob Weaver]

If I were close enough, I would! (I live in Pennsylvania.) First of all, I already have a Brown Bess, so the weaponry's covered. Second, Mexican uniforms are pretty when worn completely and easy to put together when worn the haphazard way they were issued. Finally, I think the Mexican soldier is the unsung hero of the Texas Revolution. The march to San Antonio was epic: hundreds of miles through terrible conditions. Not unlike Hannibal's march. The assault on the Alamo resulted in brutal casualties for the assaulting units. The Mexican soldier was as brave as they come. It was true that Santa Ana made Mexico weep.

[sbl]

"Gringos" could portray the San Patrico Battalion.

[Micah Trent]

What does this have to do with Civil War Military reenacting????
This should be moved to the Sinks.

[plankmaker]

Just about as much as most of the other recent threads.

Did Mexican Troops carry axes and tomahawks?

What did they do when their rifles got hot?

How did they answer the call of nature?

Did they wear those colorful uniforms to scare off trolls?

Mark Campbell
Piney Flats, TN

P.S. Did they like pie?

[Bee]

Would they have liked Jefferson Davis Pie? (http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/jun/05/who-can-resist-jefferson-davis-pie/)

[Micah Trent]

What does this have to do with Civil War Military reenacting????
This should be moved to the Sinks.


I meant the whine cellar.:mrgreen:

[sbl]

Just about as much as most of the other recent threads.

....Did Mexican Troops carry axes and tomahawks?.......

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Eastern European campfollowers did.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Vsj-Cb60Xw8/SNFi2sFhLBI/AAAAAAAABBc/lAd4K0GzwXE/s512/imgp3350.jpg

[sbl]

NO MORE QUESTIONS!

http://www.ljplus.ru/img4/t/e/terra_heroica/_MG_8686.jpg

[lincolnsguard]

See, no NCO's. Proof is in the picture.

[plankmaker]

I don't think they need NCOs when the primary objective just seems to be to bean someone else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T29JlzeveIY

Mark Campbell
Piney Flats, TN

[Scooby_308]

Eastern European campfollowers did.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Vsj-Cb60Xw8/SNFi2sFhLBI/AAAAAAAABBc/lAd4K0GzwXE/s512/imgp3350.jpg

Shouldn't this be moved to the hatchet/tomahawk thread?

[Cove Rebel]

Eastern European campfollowers did.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Vsj-Cb60Xw8/SNFi2sFhLBI/AAAAAAAABBc/lAd4K0GzwXE/s512/imgp3350.jpg

She's pretty. :twisted:

[reddcorp]

Careful Cove Man:

The lady's name is Lorena..............as in Bobbitt. Ouch.

A.Redd

[Cove Rebel]

Careful Cove Man:

The lady's name is Lorena..............as in Bobbitt. Ouch.

A.Redd


:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

[Spinster]

All right you two. Settle. Mind your manners. Better yet, go plan a Stomp or something. I'm at least six months past due for a heaping serving of Jennie and Apple Pie.

[Rob Weaver]

Eastern European campfollowers did.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Vsj-Cb60Xw8/SNFi2sFhLBI/AAAAAAAABBc/lAd4K0GzwXE/s512/imgp3350.jpg

Sigh. We'd have to put this in the "bardiche" thread. I thought of two more reasons for doing Mexican: hablo espanol y soy un pocito pequeno.

[sbl]

I'll see your two and raise you three.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUa-OOJoCng/SZkPVJFkmUI/AAAAAAAAAKE/3FUZsWzuOio/s400/three+mexican+lady+dancers.jpg

[David Meister]

I was asking a serious question not a whine cellar thread

["Doc" Nelson]

I was asking a serious question not a whine cellar thread
Hi David,
The thread was moved due to the content not being ACW related (i.e. Mexican War). Please don't take offense . . the Whine Cellar just isn't for complaining or goofiness :wink: . It provides a way to post threads that aren't necessarily ACW related.

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

Trying to give a serious answer to your serious question, I've only done Mexican War living history due to the fact that we could never outfit enough people to portray Mexican troops. There are indeed some decent sized events in Texas awhile back, and they had a mixed bag of "galvanizers" and some Mexican soldiers who came up from Mexico. At one time, there was a historical company of modern soldiers who suited up in period attire for ceremonies and special events, much like our Old Guard and Marine Corps Historical Company. The problem is, every Mexican regiment had there own distinctive uniform, from simplistic white linen garments to fully ornate Napoleonic-inspired garb. Its expensive to say the least to even portray a Mexican peasant in the infantry. It would be easier for a white guy to portray the San Patricio's, but seeing what their uniforms looked like, you going to be in for about $2500 for belts, uniform, and shako. The Tom Berenger movie a few years back came pretty close to getting it right, even though the US stuff was horrendous. Jarnagin's made a lot of money off of that one....

[Provost]

It was either here or delete it. Your choice...

[reddcorp]

Mrs. Lawson:

I have it on the highest authority that Jennie will be heard and copious quantities of Apple Pie will be served near a little town called Tallassee in a couple of weeks. My source is reliable and above reproach, well almost always reliable and almost above reproach.

A. W. Redd

[Rob Weaver]

It would be easier for a white guy to portray the San Patricio's, but seeing what their uniforms looked like, you going to be in for about $2500 for belts, uniform, and shako.

Now and interesting question percolates out of what seemed to be a pointless thread. How much should ethnicity color a reenacting impression? Now, I'm a blue-eyed gringo of German-Irish extraction. Should I pass by Mexican infantry, Spanish conquistador, Jewish War Zealot because I don't look the part? I'll trot my perspective out first. I don't think it should matter as we're hobbyists pursuing our interests. It gets more complicated, IMHO, if you're being paid for the educational services returned, but that's not where I nor the majority of reenactors fall.

[Spinster]

Mrs. Lawson:

I have it on the highest authority that Jennie will be heard and copious quantities of Apple Pie will be served near a little town called Tallassee in a couple of weeks. My source is reliable and above reproach, well almost always reliable and almost above reproach.

A. W. Redd

Marvelous! Alas though, communications and calendars are everything, and I have a prior committment. If the wind is right and the night clear, I'll be able to hear the music and smell the Pie,riding on the crisp November breeze coming off that mountain.

Occassionally portrays a half-caste Cherokee, because I'm hard wired for it. Knows folks who are recruiting Creeks for 1812 War, and Choctaws for a CW event. Has a nodding acquaintance with a number of Redcoats who come from across the pond

[FloridaHoosier]

Now and interesting question percolates out of what seemed to be a pointless thread. How much should ethnicity color a reenacting impression? Now, I'm a blue-eyed gringo of German-Irish extraction. Should I pass by Mexican infantry, Spanish conquistador, Jewish War Zealot because I don't look the part? I'll trot my perspective out first. I don't think it should matter as we're hobbyists pursuing our interests. It gets more complicated, IMHO, if you're being paid for the educational services returned, but that's not where I nor the majority of reenactors fall.

For all intents and purposes it doesn't matter if one truly wishes to participate and interpret history, as long as its presented with full disclosure. Of course it'll vary from impression to impression and ethnicity present. For instance, someone may not wish to portray a Seminole Indian at a Seminole War event if they are blond haired, blue eyed and amongst 50 or 60 true Seminoles at an event on the reservation (true story), but, if all care is taken to be true to the impression and make some reasonable adjustments, you can be more than welcome...

[sbl]

Rob, most of these men appear to be "Anglo" at one of the Alamo reenactments.

http://ericmansfield.zenfolio.com/alamo

[Cove Rebel]

All right you two. Settle. Mind your manners.

Yes ma'am. :cool:

I sure could use a good Stomp...I ain't drug out that guitar in many months.

[Spinster]

Yes ma'am. :cool:

I sure could use a good Stomp...I ain't drug out that guitar in many months.

Yall boys really could put on another Camp of Instruction. I know a feller with some land down near Montgomery. I also know where the Texas gate is now so I won't have to climb the fancy one when I fail to make curfew.

Dibs on the room in the back left corner of the church as you face the pulpit

[Cove Rebel]

If we had a Stomp I'm not sure what good we'd be 'instructing.' :D

I'll come but only if Rusty, Danny, Masters, Rooster, Thomas, Whaley all agree to attend, just like the old days. And of course A Redd for some good stories. :D We'd need Bill to come so we'd have somebody to pick on.

Moss'tini anyone?

[Rob Weaver]

For all intents and purposes it doesn't matter if one truly wishes to participate and interpret history, as long as its presented with full disclosure. Of course it'll vary from impression to impression and ethnicity present. For instance, someone may not wish to portray a Seminole Indian at a Seminole War event if they are blond haired, blue eyed and amongst 50 or 60 true Seminoles at an event on the reservation (true story), but, if all care is taken to be true to the impression and make some reasonable adjustments, you can be more than welcome...

Nice answer. Thanks. I think with a sense of humility that Seminole scenario would work out fine. I overcame a lot of prejudice when I was a Lakota missionary just by being willing not to be the expert.