doctor syn

Greetin's from the old country, 'avin' a need to leave the country for me 'ealth,now the cursed stuarts 'ave returned,I've a mind to try me luck in the Carribean(In my dreams....),Or, in my other re-enactment kit,Since the Blessed Stuarts were defeated at Culloden, I'm awa' tae the indies.

Couldn't agree more...When I'm making the breakfast cup of tea I don't need someone looking down their nose at me because I havn't used flint & steel to start my open fire( mind you, if someone lets me put my kettle on their authenti-fire that's fine...)

Another first poster takes his life in his hands........Last Year I attended A large multi-period event in my normal 1745 Jacobite kit..Having noticed a Pirate group was attending I thought it would be interesting to have a look.....Yes...well....Costumes ranged from 1650-1750,Weaponry owed a lot to Fantasy..BUT,they enjoyed themselves!!...I'm sure both types can flourish..The Authentic at historical events & the "Generic" at the more entertainment orientated. Certainly in the U.K. historical groups have spent many years shaking off the "fancy dress" image,so I can understand why more conventional re-enactors may view such an approach as Heresy.We don't have Ren faire/SCA type events over here & all groups tend to be valued by their authenticity.