Kathyrn Ramsey

I do not wash my stays. At most I will set them to air out when I am not wearing them as they do not get all that dirty. If you are wearing a proper shift beneath, you should not have an issue with them. Spot cleaning as has been mentioned is fine. I have one set of corset that I have had for 6 years that have never been washed and they have been through everything. Kathryn

We use the paper that the cartridge is made from as the wad, at least for the hand guns. The cannons we use grass wad when able to. Along with the steel wool... Have fun...

Flying Canoe are one of the best out there. Especially for shoes. He will not let you purchase them online. You have to be fitted by him and wear them about for an hour to make sure that they fit. I have also seen and worn a few pair of his breeches, they are well made, though not lined, they are finished. There are a lot of Rev War reenactors that swear by his stuff, and a lot that do F&I and pyracy as well. Good luck, Kathryn

Greetings, I have been losing weight over the last few months and because of it I have a brand new Pirate coat that has never been worn for sale on EBAY. Take a look. Thanks, Kathryn http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...E:L:LCA:US:1123

OMG Elizabeth was wonderful... Everything about it but not posting info as there are those that have not seen it yet. But word of note; it is not getting rave reviews so it may not be in theatres all that long. So hurry and see it. Kathryn

Yes shoes are a huge expense but there are ways to make the ones that you are wearing usable by adding to the front with black leather. Also, yes being able to hand sew all of your own kit is a good thing. But in this time there were shops that handled your basic sewing needs. Not everything has to be hand done by yourself to be correct. It looks great what you are doing so far.

Good Day Cheeky, It is now getting closer to the event is there a finalized schedule of seminars and suttlers to be had yet? Thank you , Kathryn

Good Crimson Corsair, I am not sure if we can stop by the encampment. As we are staying at said encampment with you... Duncan is lending us Brokeback so that we do not have to bring canvas with us from CT.... See you there.

Hawkyns and I shall be there staying at the KOA. We will see everyone there...

The orphans comment refers to when they are traveling without one another... They have not split up that I know of.

I have not had a chance to see the group as a whole. But this year at Pennsic, Joey (Father) and a group of other musicians played for nigh about 2 hours we caught the last hour and half. And it was great, also have heard him playing in his tent when he merchants. He does tend to play at Fort Fred. Hope this helps. Kathryn

If you are getting a properly fitted bodice you should not need to wear a bra beneath it. It sort of defeats the purpose...

The main difference from the synthetic hair and the real hair pieces. Synthetic, you can not add curls to it it comes as is. You can braid it but it will not take color either. Real hair, you can color, highlight, style any way you want. But as soon as you wash it it loses its style and you have to redo it. (hairdresser by trade) Sally's has color. Wella tends to be very dark. Good luck

Just a thought but what if this was made into a sticky note so that it does not get burried...

I am part of the Company of the White Rose, which runs the artillery for Pennsic... So I will be on the hill playing with the cannon... We are camping across from the battlefield on the corner of Agincourt and Tours. Again look for the cannon. And for the other definition.. that is personal info....