I am posting this notice from the 18thC Music list. Please be on the lookout for suspicious articles for sale. Thanks, Paul O'Shaughnessy Tenth Regiment ... ...
Paul, We as a group should look into where this type of equipment would be advertised for sale. (embay - hunting or sporting periodicals - want advertisers)...
Ted Gaudette
TGaudett@...
Sep 7, 2004 9:00 pm
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I really wonder with of this nonsense of late. Are we going to have post armed guards around all are vehicles from now on? I mean I wouldn't have a problem...
Actually this might not be a bad idea. Considering that many times our vehicles are parked out of site of the camp and there is no on site security. Places...
Hello All: Anyone notice a pattern developing? As I recall there have been three recent trailers recently stolen from reenactors. Could there be a link? ...
George Thanks, of course I was talking modern DPM 1995 issue uniforms and SA80s loaded night vision scopes the works! Kidding. Does seem to sound like a...
Winston: Volunteers are easy. Assign the young folks who want to stay up all night to the early watches and the older guys who can't sleep later than 4:00...
I'm not happy with the fact we even have to consider this but I'd be more then happy to take my turn if people feel its necessary. Adam Carriere "...I'm not...
In a message dated 9/8/2004 5:02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... At Quebec. There was a lot of security. Not only patrols of the lower road parking. But also...
edmagiera@...
Sep 8, 2004 9:37 pm
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Been following this thread and I have this to offer: Years ago at a reenactment in Conn. a civilian type walked through the camp and snatched a musket. As he...
Gary, What a novel idea! Following appropriate and accurate 18th century British military regulations designed to insure the security of the camp! Needless to...
Greetings all. As I seem to recall, one vehicle and trailer were stolen in Canada, at a venue far from Quebec, but on an event weekend.......recently, the...
capt6th.coli@...
Sep 9, 2004 1:15 am
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... how many of these thefts are actually happening at the event grounds?? Let us be cautious before rumors start flying.......... ... I agree with Rich. The...
Greetings George...thanks for the note. You should know that my comments were not aimed at you, or anyone else, for that matter. I just seemed to notice that...
capt6th.coli@...
Sep 9, 2004 11:35 am
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Richard: No offense taken. I was glad toreceiv your comments. George D. Chapman **************************************************************************** I...
Gary I agree we used to do this at all Brigade events. Two volunteers from each regiment for the weekend. I think at events outside of the Big Umbrella events...
I also have been monitering the "chit chat" about the" borrowed without permission " re-enactor equipment. I have been in the hobby for over 17 years ( others...
Now if anyone ever tells you that re-enacting is a strange hobby full of odd characters endlessly toiling over trivia, you need only direct them to this: ...
Greetings All, Does anyone know of a good place in New England, preferably close to Rhode Island, which can provide scrap lead in relatively small quantities?...
Will, There are a number of scrap yards in RI that could sell you lead scraps. With the bay running in the middle of RI a good place to check would the boat...
... full of odd ... Now, just you wait a minute here. I remember the day my parents bought the 1967 LawnBoy that I am still using to mow my lawn. Oddly enough,...
... close ... Will, If you don't have any luck finding some in salvage or boat yards, lemme know. We have a bunch of it at the museum--originally used on the...
Hello All: I agree with Vince that preventive medicine is probably the best medicine. That is what I would call the posting of guards, both during times when...
Old houses that are have roofs replaced. Usually the old lead flashing is done away with. But since it's not considered hazardous it probably taken off site...
Check your local tire dealer. They usually have a bucket of old tire weights. Also there are a number of companies in Rhode Island that pour lead for boat ...
I recently received an email from the American Experience about a need for reenactors. They are seeking low and mid class women to play in their documentary,...
Dear List, Would it be inappropriate to make a men's coat with cuffs and collar made out of contrasting color wool? I was very happy to find a wonderful piece...
