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Charlotte J

Darling, you owe my company a new keyboard, as I was taking a sip of coffee while I read that.

Jeff *never* flirts.

Charlotte J

And they really are comfortable... Charlotte, tell him what the ladies think of men in hose. That's what *I* think. What's amusing, is how many ladies come into our camp, even members of the public, and flirt with Jeff!

Charlotte J

I've never been to keen on most of the photoshop filters. They're fun to play with, but as far as making something permanant, they don't do much for me. What I *do* like to do is pull down the saturation of color. I think the difference between these two pictures is stunning (cropping aside). And so...

Charlotte J

And the first time somebody says "oooooh, you look like you stepped out of a painting!", you'll glow.

Charlotte J

thank you for your quick reply. I have reference to knee length boots (civilian) worn during the reign of henry VI (reference quotes 1422-1461 for those boots) but mostly ankle boots of soft leather. I also have a reference to boots with deep turned down cuffs (1413-1422) that sit at mid calf. ther...

Charlotte J

That is where most of the reenactors come from, true, but for a new group starting out, I don't think it's in their best interest to exclude half of their potential population. Yes, I know most reenactments are geared towards military, and thus, towards men, but we wanna play too! Actually, I was st...

Charlotte J

You wear braies, which are your underwear, length of which determined by time period. For you, they'd be about the length of boxer shorts. Then over that, your hose, or chausses. Nope, no pants. Your top garments at that time were still long enough to cover the boys. Mid calf boots? I'm not a pro at...

Charlotte J

Jeff J wrote:How about the "Reenactor's Manifesto"?

It's lovely, for an all guy military-only group.

Charlotte J

Check out Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince. It's an excellent book which covers your time period perfectly.

Charlotte J

I'm so sorry, folks.

I had to ask. Otherwise I was just sitting at my desk giggling for no reason...

Charlotte J

Herzeleid wrote:Wool makes me sneeze... ACHOO!

So what can I wear that's even remotely close in wonderfulness?

Or am I SOL?

Cheers!

All wool? Does it matter how it's finished? I actually have some wool that is very silky to the touch.

Silk is fun too, but doesn't have nearly the same properties of wool.

Charlotte J

I have to ask, what's a "couter"?

Charlotte J

I think hot yppocras would set me up just fine!

Charlotte J

Cool! I like seeing things shaken up a bit.

Shaken, not stirred.

Charlotte J

The Boke of Keruynge

by

Wynkyn de Worde

ISBN: 1 870962 19 2

Charlotte J

There's wool, and then there's wool. It all depends on the weight, weave, and I think, on color. When you're standing in the sun, color matters a lot! Way back when, when I first started doing this, I made myself a wool cloak. Actually, I think I made my cloak before I even went to an event. Anyway,...

Charlotte J

Ok, I'll stop flirting with my husband publically and ask a real question...

I should probably just look this up, but at this point, are we still talking about split hosen? I would think so, but joined would give a much sleeker appearance. I'm not entirely clear on the time of the changeover.

Charlotte J

Jeff J wrote:
Charlotte J wrote:Oooh, I'll bet Jeff'd do it! He runs around in those poncey 15th century tights already, this won't be any worse. I'm a lucky girl with a clothes horse running around - real life has just been too intrusive lately for me to do much sewing.

"Hosen", Dear.

But they're tight.

(yay!)

Charlotte J

I was bummed about not meeting Charlotte, also. I guess she didnt _REALLY_ wanna find out what happens when she, Kass, and I all get in the same room. I figure what really will happen won't be nearly as interesting as the way I imagine it! We had a bout of real life (house isn't ready to go on the ...

Charlotte J

I think a lot of modern guys don't want to wear this sort of clothing. These garments are so counter to the modern man's idea of masculine attire. Yeah, my husbert won't "go there" either. Can't say I blame Gerry either. -Tasha Oooh, I'll bet Jeff'd do it! He runs around in those poncey 15th centur...

Charlotte J

Hi Charlotte, Well, I admit - I have to take the gown back and do some adjustments. Actually - the shoulders dropped too far. They were supposed to end up just on the edge I have to remove the sleeves and trim a bit off the bodice - and I also need to tighten the sleeves a bit. Once the top of the ...

Charlotte J

Wow Tasha - those look great! I wish I could have seen them in person. Quick question - the off-the-shouder bit on the gown... How did that work with arm movement? I've been wanting to try off the shoulder, but it wouldn't work with the way I do arms, and I'm afraid I couldn't raise my arms past my ...

Charlotte J

Where does your main interest lie? Armour or textiles or daily life (or something else)? For me, the Museum of London was the highlight. Then again, it's the last thing we saw before I got sick. As a textile geek, I highly lament the fact that I missed the V&A. The Tower of London is very cool. If y...

Charlotte J

I toyed with the idea of being Manx for a bit, but then moved away, as it seemed to me that a lot of the info was just generi-irish or generi-viking. The Irish people in our group tried to get me to hook up with them, and I was feeling pushed towards an earlier period. I wanted to do 14th c. Manx......

Charlotte J

Bring your water on site with you. Hide the jugs with other farb stuff if you're bringing coolers, etc. We hid our plastic deer park water jug in a chest under some wool at MTA. Bring pitchers, period jugs, or better yet, a barrel with spigot or dipper to fill with water from your plastic jugs, so y...

Charlotte J

That's all very well and good and noble, but I for one, don't believe that scholars should have to starve and not make an honest living for what they do.

Charlotte J

Publishing and "sharing" aren't always the same things. If you do a lot of work, spend a lot of money, and write a book, by all means, you should publish is, and make money on your book. "Sharing" implies that you're giving away the fruits of your labor for free. Even when people work on their disse...

Charlotte J

What are you imagining, and what are your goals? Do you want "Living History" or to reenact a particular event? Do you want to just "live" or work around a scenario?

You ask for guidelines, and you get a bunch of questions...

Charlotte J

And is it for the public, or for your own edification?

Charlotte J

Wolf wrote:
David Teague wrote:
and where did you get that ship????

ehhe jeffj bought it for us ehehe jk

HA! If that's the case, tell him to save that money for our new house!

Charlotte J

I love how every man who says that he's 5'10" is just about exactly the same height as me.

(hint: I'm not 5'10")

Charlotte J

Clean out your lint trap several times during the dry cycle, if you suspect problems!

Charlotte J

Wolf wrote:wow tim, great pics. i wish we could get some like that.

'Cause the ship ain't good enough for ya!?

Charlotte J

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Ok, am I the only one thinking "Go and boil your bottoms, you sons of a silly person!"

Charlotte J

Before you sew it, wash and dry it on hot to make certain that it has shrunk. Then you can treat it however you need to after you sew it.

Re: Off-the-shoulder