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I don't read this as if "hot" water was the problem. I think it would be more like a chafe. If your canteen wets your clothes and they rub against your skin while on the move, you can sometimes get a...

Hang onto yer hats boys....here we go.

(Good reply Jeremy)

D.W. Scalf

Corny, but funny. He didn't make fun of us.....it was mostly his usual brand of kinda self depricating(sp) humor. I liked it. He works for TBS now. Hasn't he been filming his show from Atlanta? Or...

I won't say anything negative about Fugawee per se. I've never owned a pair. But if you closely compare a photo of them to originals or better makers repros, you'll have to see the difference. And...

Tried to keep my mouth shut...but just couldn't. To all of you who say, "mama said I couldn't" or "I'll never wear blue/grey because....". Have a read of this thread. Then tell us why you just can't...

Sarcasm is the lowest form of humor isn't it?? But I pulled a muscle laughing at that one......

D.W. Scalf

You can get period toilet paper from The Sutler of Fort Scott, as well as period containers for your Gold Bond(which I can tell you, after not having any at G'burg '98, is one thing that you will be...

I'd like to know when what we use as nail clippers today, were invented. I sure am glad they were! I'd be hopeless using scissors. I don't really mean to compare modern practices to period ones. But...

Check ebay. Dirty Billy hats sell on there fairly often. If you're lucky, you might even get a Clearwater, Tim Bender, or even a Tim Allen. Back in the 90's, I bought what was probably one of Bill's...

Man, that's just rubbing it in.....I've been in Australia for 10 years. When I was a kid I used to go on field trips to Westville. I was really excited when I found out that someone had finally...

At the risk of sounding very sarcastic....Think about your question. I assume you're attending or thinking of attending larger mainstream events. Those with funnel cakes, hot dogs, etc to tempt you....

Hope it didn't sound from my post that I have any problem with officers. Officers are a necessary and authentic part of our hobby...Even the "bad" ones. They had incompetent officers then too. I...

Hank,

I've done about 6 years of "higher learning" myself. But I did often find professors to be very cynical about anything they didn't "like". Yes, that's just MY personal experience, I know....

This isn't the first time this article has surfaced on here....Or maybe it was on the AC. This is strictly an opinion piece...an editorial. Although that author desperately wants to convince the...

Good question....Lots of variables come into play here. Season, campaign, etc. Depends on how serious you are about doing it right, compared to just being in the ballpark. Some fellas endorse hot...

Looking for a cup, canteen, and canteen half from a reputable maker. If you can't tell me who made it, or where you bought it, I'm not interested. Canteen for a Western CS impression. Checking the...

Nice website for Parker Homestead. Reading what Pat said and looking at the brooms on that website, the thing that strikes me is how little brooms have changed over the last 150 or so years. I swept...

Wish we could ask these 2 cool cats.....While the photo might not answer all your questions, kinda gives you an idea. Might have to enlarge it though.

D.W.(Trace)Scalf

Well dog gone it...I meant to add a link. Had it copied and everything. Thank you Mrs. Lawson. I did get the idea from our correspondence, that Paul is quite a character. He has a way with words,...

Fellas,

For a long time now, I've looked for a 19th century period "coarse" fishing kit. Just wanted to wet a hook at Living History events, but only if I could do it authentically. I just...

Have found most items. Still looking for a size 44 jacket though.....

Cleaned out the inbox......Ready for PM's now. Or you can email me at tscalf@hotmail.com

Thanks!
Trace

Looking to help some pards down here in Australia get kitted out with some good gear. Any purchases will be shipped to my US addresss to be shipped here later(you won't have to ship to Australia)....

I found a great pair of period frames a few years ago at an antique store. I think I paid $28 for them. Ebay is probably your best bet now, as there are usually a good many listed on any given day....

Have a friend who's asked me to look for a hat for him. He wants one that looks like Lt. Bartlett's hat on page 186 of EoG(Fed version). It's basically a dark colored civy hat. He's not interested in...