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Post by The Major on Apr 12, 2011 15:32:08 GMT -5
I've tried using the hooks before. They will work, but they are challenging. I usually end up using modern hooks. The linen fishing line looks interesting, I will have to give it a try. And I've used bottle corks for bobbers (especially after having enjoyed a bottle of wine or two ). Their kit seems a lot more complete than years ago when I perused their site. Very interesting, thanks for the link.
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Post by dawnluckham on Apr 13, 2011 9:23:48 GMT -5
Gentlemen, you’ve shared a wealth of information here! You’ve presented a great many options for pastimes for men in a historical context. Wonderful! However, I’m not sure if the question that hovers in my own head has been touched on: My own observations have led me to believe that many men become interested in living history through an interest in military history. The willingness to put on reproduction clothing and pass the time of a weekend, camping and living “as they did then” comes from an interest in guns and gunpowder and “things that go BOOM!” If you take my very general meaning... I’d love to know if any of you (or any of your acquaintance) has come to living history by another route. If you’ve not played the soldier, what was the spark that led you to the study of the past to the point where you dress in historic clothing and design the activities of your day around the pursuits of the past? Was there already a love of history? Was there a hobby (perhaps something like woodworking) that directed you to the history of the hobby? At this point, the men in my life are not at all interested in “dressing up”. They almost see it as maybe slightly odd, though, they are willing to accept this “odd” behaviour in me. They are not at all interested in the whole military or ancient guns aspect at all. So I’m looking for the “spark” – the thing that connects them. Maybe I should be seeking the history of golf??? I would love to hear of any *other* ways (other than guns and military) men have become interested in living history.
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 13, 2011 11:38:08 GMT -5
I have a very dear friend who is active in another era of living history. His interest came from just loving history. He has a degree in history and wanted a more "hands-on" way to explore it. Sadly, he has little interest in the Regency era. :-(
My husband is the only male in our group so far. His interest came from reading Horatio Hornblower and Master and Commander, so that is the military route. The other ladies' husbands have no interest whatsoever. So our problem is how to attract other men to our group. When we are out in public for an event, or doing a demo, we look like a group of women in old fashioned clothes. It just doesn't seem to attract the men, no matter what activities we say are possible. ;-)
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Post by The Major on Apr 13, 2011 13:32:07 GMT -5
Gentlemen, you’ve shared a wealth of information here! You’ve presented a great many options for pastimes for men in a historical context. Wonderful! However...I’m looking for the “spark” – the thing that connects them. Maybe I should be seeking the history of golf??? I would love to hear of any *other* ways (other than guns and military) men have become interested in living history. Dawn, I formulated my suggestion about halfway through reading your latest post. Then you mostly came up with my suggestion when you mentioned the history of golf. My suggestion was to be, start with their current interests and do just enough history research to see if it would intrigue them. If so, nurse that along and keep GENTLY encouraging them (men, if perceive they are being pushed will usually push back, so be gentle and patient). But I cannot believe you would be associated with such Cretans as they do not even go fishing! ...My husband is the only male in our group so far...The other ladies' husbands have no interest whatsoever. So our problem is how to attract other men to our group... Lady Barbara, Starting from the military entry I have not had the experience you describe with your obviously patient and understanding husband. Be very thankful for him as most men would simply shy away if they were in the same situation. Also, if you are the Lady Barbara that I believe you to be, it may be possible that another gentleman whom you recently met may be interested in looking into your group. I'll give you three guesses who he is, and the first two don't count ;D Hmmm, could it be that "RegencySociety-Heartland" has an anonymous lurker Perhaps I should tell that I've been dubbed a tease before by those on this forum
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Post by dawnluckham on Apr 13, 2011 19:44:04 GMT -5
Chuckle! Well, yes, he might be a bit intrigued by a 14 foot long fishing pole with a linen line. Thank you, Dear Sir, for taking the time to offer your insight.
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 13, 2011 23:00:35 GMT -5
Oh! You are THAT Major! I am exceedingly tickled to know you are the same Major I had the honor of meeting recently. :-) I must say you made quite an impression on those of us at the dance. And we would be honored to have you as a part of our group, if you are so inclined. We are small, and just starting out, but we have a lot of enthusiasm!
As for my ever patient and understanding husband, rest assured I am excessively thankful for him. He is a wonderful man and Captain, even if he lets himself be seen in public out of uniform.... ;-)
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 14, 2011 9:23:24 GMT -5
I wanted to become a historical interpreter after a visit to a local historic site where the costumed staff wouldn't come out of their first person characterizations. That was the year 1780 (or as the clock flies 2001).
Then, two years ago, I went to the Jane Austen Festival in Kentucky in my street clothes and decided that I HAD to do that time period as well. I vowed to myself that by the time the NEXT JA Festival in KY came along, I would be properly dressed out (AND that I would design their promo poster... which I did).
As far as becoming the Doctor... well that's another story.
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Post by dawnluckham on Apr 14, 2011 13:50:26 GMT -5
Ah! But Good Doctor, that might be the story I seek! You’ve discovered something to research and you’ve created your persona around this research.
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