Paul, Actually there is not reenactors of the Texas Navy as you are thinking of.- It is sort of like the Texas Air Force. Mostly name and a Certificate...
They are not organized but at this time but I believe there are four of them. Two officers, a schoolmaster (yes that was a rank in the Texas Navy) and a...
I have added files to the group site  showing the flyer for Deep Winter 2011 and the map to Centerville. If anyone has any problems or questions, please let...
what is period correct cold weather gear? ARe there any good resources that tell you how to make them if so how do you find them (library, museum etc)?...
Mostly watch what you make your outer wear with wool mostly and alot of layers. I have found in Iowa at our colder events the red long johns start appearing...
Judy and Barry McPherson of the Manitoba Living History Society. Great folks to work with. They have a new book The People of Red River: A Costume Guide,...
Thats about the gist of it!Depends also as to your persona,But,If you put brain tan over the wool,You dont need Near as many layers!A wool blanket Moc liner...
I go for silk long johns underneath - lighter weight than the red ones, plus they are a shirt/pants combo instead of a one-piece union suit. Easier in the...
<p>I like the red long johns, and I also have white. Wool socks are a big help. If somethings not period correct, I treat it like items kept in the lodge. Out...
Hey Mike,the secret to wearin Mocs to bed is make sure of #1,Mocs are DRY! #2,be sure to put on dry socks when your gettin ready to go under! Make it the last...
... I don't remember who first showed me this, but probably Panther or Blue Cheek. Works better for kids, and those of the distaff persuasion in really...
Great idea on the plastic in your socks, even if it isn't PC. :-) My mama and them used to put a layer of newspapers between the top quilt and the next one on...
Don't forget SILK!! Mountain men probably didn't wear 'em but it IS a period correct ingredient by hundreds of years. WinterSilks heavy duty long johns area a...
HEY PATS,YOU SOUND LIKE YOU CAMPED WITH ME AT ONE TIME OR ANOUTHER!!!!!VBG From: Patsy Harper <txsoquili@...> To: T-A-B@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sent: Sunday,...
Yep, me and Cuz were next door to you and Badger at Lindale at the AMM doins when it got that cold! Even the Wyoming boys and gals that came down there said it...
Remember that quite well Girl!Had a feeling that was what you was talkin about!That was some fine doins!Still laugh bout them folks from Wy talking about bein...
Well lets see, there has been talk about feet, head and body, how about hands. Don't forget to bring mittens. ... From: JOHN <twopeas@...> Subject:...
Hope this aint a tabbo thing,But,If anyone happens apon an E.Christopher"Natchez" blade or finished knife for sale,I would take it most kindlly if Y'all would...
Brother I can't help ye with the blade, but I shore can with the lead. If you are going to Deep Winter TAB I could bring it to you there or we can figure...
Jim, Last summer I bought lead at the scrap metal buyer at Westheirmer and Eldridge on the far west side of Houston. It was 60 cents a pound at the time. The...
