From: owner-hist_text-digest@lists.xmission.com (hist_text-digest) To: hist_text-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: hist_text-digest V1 #530 Reply-To: hist_text Sender: owner-hist_text-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-hist_text-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk hist_text-digest Tuesday, May 2 2000 Volume 01 : Number 530 In this issue: -       Re: MtMan-List: Dyer web site... -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       RE: MtMan-List: Building Flintlocks -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       MtMan-List: Fw: Question -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question -       MtMan-List: Other mocs -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: moccasin liners -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question -       Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal -       Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 18:23:48 -0500 From: Victoria Pate Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Dyer web site... It would be of help if I spelled out Stitchin' Scotman's web page correctly!! http://www.stitchinscotsman.com Texan On Mon, 1 May 2000 17:57:26 -0500 Victoria Pate writes: > Mr. Funk, > > John, Stichin' Scotsman, who is AMM, recently made me a pair of > high top, side seam moccs. I wore them to my first Rendezvous just > a few weeks ago here in Texas. I had some special needs beins > I was a ballerina for twenty years and just about ruined my feet. > John did a wonderful job making the moccs around my requirements. > I know where my second pair of moccs will come from! John > specializes > in custom handsewn goods for the American Fur Trade Era, which > includes > clothes for men and the ladies---all authentic. He can > fabricate whatever you need. > > http://www.stichinscotsman.com/ > > As we say here in Texas, I hope you give him a shout. > Texan > > > On Sun, 30 Apr 2000 19:42:24 -0700 "John C. Funk, Jr." > writes: > > Ole..... > > I'm looking for anyone that can fabricate a moc. better than > > I...and that > > don't say much. If there's a better (authentic) "mouse trap", > I'll > > look at > > it (them). > > John Funk > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Ole B. Jensen > > To: > > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 7:55 PM > > Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Dyer web site... > > > > > > > John, > > > Hate to barge in on this thread, but I have heard that there is > > another > > > company making a mocasin like Dyer's? If someone knows who they > > are and > > how > > > to get a hold of them please post your info. > > > YMOS > > > Ole # 718 > > > ---------- > > > >From: manbear > > > >To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com > > > >Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Dyer web site... > > > >Date: Sun, Apr 30, 2000, 10:17 AM > > > > > > > > > > >I just checked Dyer's ad in Smoke & Fire and didn't see one > > listed. > > > > > > > >Manbear > > > > > > > >"John C. Funk, Jr." wrote: > > > > > > > >> Anyone know if Dyer has a web site? > > > >> John Funk > > > >> > > > >> ---------------------- > > > >> hist_text list info: > > http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html > > > > > > > > > > > >---------------------- > > > >hist_text list info: > > http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------- > > > hist_text list info: > > http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html > > > > > > > > > ---------------------- > > hist_text list info: > > http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html > > ---------------------- > hist_text list info: > http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 18:30:13 -0700 From: Julia Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Dearest, Captain Lahti, Sir, Your kind words do find a place of comfort in my heart, they are gratefully accepted. Please, allow me to humbly beg your pardon for my misunderstandings. I, being swallowed up with grief and despair, have found myself with an addled mind. I pray that you put down your cane and spare the young master Steve's backside on my account. Being as addled as I have become, I would not have one moments rest for fear that I caused a great unjust act to fall upon this good man that has but only one real fault, that of being a "Magpie". I say God speed, to your fine ladies of the chocolate dip. Next year let them have their tea and crumpets as well. For in truth, I tell you, not only would I enjoy a good cup of tea, but I would also swim even the coldest of streams, thereupon, I would count myself of great fortune if that splendid gentleman known as "Old Blue" were to place a bit of chocolate upon my tongue. This being a sentiment, I am quite sure, is shared by the ladies of your camp. To you Sir, I offer my congratulations on taking the shooting match, well done. I dare say, that there will be no lack of meat hanging on your porch his winter. I closing, my dear Capt. I would ask that you use great caution in your pursuits in a place with a name like "Hard Core Elitist Bastards' Estates" that you did make mention of in your last letter, for the name alone, does strike the fear of God deep within my soul. I bid you a gracious farewell, The widow Julia ( of addled mind and empty larder) >The Widow Julia, > >My dear lady, I am shamed with the knowledge that I have seemingly included >your Loveliness in any grouping of scoundrels. I would never knowingly place >a person of your obvious gentle nature in such company. Now this Steve >fellow, he is another story. A scoundrel in the making and should I find him >unencumbered with his entourage of fellow scoundrels, as I did this past >week camped out on "Hard Core Elitist Bastards' Estates" ( a Gated >Community), located on the south side of the Larson Arm, near but not quite >adequately separate from the "Regular Gathering At Frog Holler", and thus >totally outnumbered, I shall take the cane to him unmercifully and recover >your property postwith. I found him to be of spurious character and have >evidence to show my case. > >It has been widely known that my good and honorable Camp Mate, one "Old >Blue", AKA. Tom Crooks and I have historically offered chocolate to any fair >maiden that would brave the icy depths to swim to our side. In years past we >have only had to give out small amounts of chocolate. This year as we spent >the sunny (quit abnormal for this location) day contemplating the fine >shooting we had done on the trail that morning, (I found myself modestly >accepting the first place prize for the Trade Gun Shoot and my erstwhile >companion equally found to his embarrassment that he had taken First in the >Rifle Shoot) our attention was drawn to a ruckus coming from the main camp >At Frog. > >To our amazement and my dismay, we beheld two large "War Canoes" lashed >together and coming our way full of lovely women chanting, "Chocolate, >Chocolate, Chocolate", to the rhythm of their war clubs thumping on the >gunnels of the canoes. I hurriedly assembled my wholly inadequate supply of >Milk Chocolate onto a plate and prepared to greet the approaching Lovely's. >Contrary to the rules, they all arrived dryChocolate, which I alone was prepared to provide. I was able to extract a >hug from each one and perhaps a second squeeze from a couple before they >announced that next year they would expect the same along with Tea and >Crumpets. I got no help from the rest of the scoundrels camped with me other >than to see my brethren share in the warmth and beauty that shown from the >ladies unto their departure. > >Other than drink our rum, burn our wood, eat our food and share in our good >fortune with the visiting ladies, this Steve fellow has only one quality. He >will pick up anything shinny and think it worth keeping. I propose he be >called "Magpie" for his propensity to go for the shinny objects. What say >the 'Body"? > >As for me, Dear Lady, may I extend my most heart felt sympathy at your lose >and my affections to you in the most honorable way. To suggest that you or >any one of the fairer sex could be considered a scoundrel is cause to take >up the sword. My best wishes to you and your family. I remain..... >Most Affectionately >YMOS >Capt. - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 21:50:07 EDT From: ThisOldFox@aol.com Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal > I say God speed, to your fine ladies of the chocolate dip. Next > year let them have their tea and crumpets as well. For in truth, I > tell you, not only would I enjoy a good cup of tea, but I would > also swim even the coldest of streams, This being a sentiment, > I am quite sure, is shared by the ladies of your camp. Capt. Lahti, Am forwarding by quickest messenger a supply of fine, lambskin sheaths. I dare not cast aspersions on the fine ladies of the West, however Company men must be protected at all costs, lest production fail and company quotas are not met. Debilitating disease does not fill the coffers. As the nesting season is full upon us, it seems that you might have your hands full coping with the local natives. Use them with disgression and honor, as I have no further use for them. The Eastern ladies have been tamed for some time. Le Vieux Reynard, scout Vermilion Co. Rangers - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 01 May 2000 21:25:03 -0500 From: farseer Subject: RE: MtMan-List: Building Flintlocks Thanks all. Reckon I'll be scrapin' my pennies together to get me a = new gun. I'd like to get a matching pistol, but I have to convince the = Keeper of the Wampum that it's a necessity. So far, she remains = unconvinced. Todd > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-hist_text@lists.xmission.com > [mailto:owner-hist_text@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of > conner1@uswest.net > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 10:24 AM > To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com > Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Building Flintlocks >=20 >=20 > LivingInThePast@aol.com wrote: >=20 > > Farseer, I have a TVM Southern Rifle and matching pistol, both=20 > in .54 cal, > > ++curly maple and brass hardware. Not only are they are fine=20 > lookin' but dang > > they shoot good too, right out of the box. Also found Jack=20 > Garner and his > > lovely Lady a pleasure to work with. Just my $.02 worth. =20 > Barney Fife >=20 > Jack and the his wife have split I was told by Freddy Harris a=20 > couple years ago, > when the business changed hands. >=20 >=20 >=20 >=20 >=20 >=20 > ---------------------- > hist_text list info: = http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html >=20 - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 19:31:40 -0700 From: Julia Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Le Vieux Reynard, I was speaking of chocolate candy, not the filth that you wallow in. Though, I can understand that to someone of your low caliber the two could be confused. For shame, sirrah! > Debilitating disease does not fill the coffers. > >As the nesting season is full upon us, it seems that you might have your >hands full coping with the local natives. Use them with disgression and >honor, as I have no further use for them. The Eastern ladies have been tamed >for some time. > >Le Vieux Reynard, scout >Vermilion Co. Rangers > >---------------------- >hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 22:41:05 EDT From: ThisOldFox@aol.com Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal > I was speaking of chocolate candy, not the filth that you wallow in. > Though, I can understand that to someone of your low caliber the > two could be confused. For shame, sirrah! Madam, I spoke not ill, nor judged, a poor widow down on her luck. Instead, I referred to those saucy tarts who bore down on the good Captain, posthaste, to advantage themselves of his hard won spoils, and to take advantage of him in other ways to horrible to mention in common company. The poor man has grown feeble and is "down in the back." The company only maintains his present postition for his leadership skills, not his work ethic. Such an onslaught upon his being could only result in great loss to the Company. In this wild and foreboding country, we must protect our interests at all costs. Le Vieux Reynard - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 21:59:02 -0700 From: "larry pendleton" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Ya know, I'm sure glad I have my boots on. Cause this CRAP is gettin real deep. Pendleton - -----Original Message----- From: ThisOldFox@aol.com To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Monday, May 01, 2000 7:44 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal > I was speaking of chocolate candy, not the filth that you wallow in. > Though, I can understand that to someone of your low caliber the > two could be confused. For shame, sirrah! Madam, I spoke not ill, nor judged, a poor widow down on her luck. Instead, I referred to those saucy tarts who bore down on the good Captain, posthaste, to advantage themselves of his hard won spoils, and to take advantage of him in other ways to horrible to mention in common company. The poor man has grown feeble and is "down in the back." The company only maintains his present postition for his leadership skills, not his work ethic. Such an onslaught upon his being could only result in great loss to the Company. In this wild and foreboding country, we must protect our interests at all costs. Le Vieux Reynard - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 23:32:47 -0400 From: "Crooked Hand" Subject: MtMan-List: Fw: Question Can somebody advise my friend on the accessability of bows as he asks! - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Baker-1, Craig" To: "Mark T - CHand" Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 9:28 AM Subject: Question > Hey there, > Hope you had a good weekend. We had Arlynn's parents down all > weekend but they took off Sunday. Need another weekend to relax. > > Did you once tell me that you knew someone that made wooden > longbows? I'm looking for something in the lower pull range, 35#-40# , for > Arlynn to shoot in the back yard. Found a Martin longbow for about $150, > but not sure that it's all wood. I remember there was a sutler at Alifia > selling em but don't know who it was. > > If you know of anyone please let me know. > > Talk to you later, > > CB > - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 19:35:12 -0700 From: "Roger Lahti" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal The Widow Julia Dear lady, You have put my mind to rest. A couple of points of clarification if I may? This "Magpie" fellow is not some young and callow youth who has not yet learned his place. He is an old reprobate hide dealer from Alaska who has come down here to dispoil our waters and women. Be forewarned. "Old Blue" seems not to have any problem getting the ladies of the upper Willamette R. to let him place Chocolate on their precious tongues. He seems to have them eating out of his hand as it were. The Only People who need fear the inhabitants of " Hard Core Elitist Bastards' Estates" are the absentee fathers who made them so. Our love and admiration for the Ladies is boundless and without reservation. You have nothing to fear from us. Please join us for tea. I remain..... With utmost affection, YMOS Capt. Lahti' - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 20:52:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Lee Newbill Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question On Mon, 1 May 2000, Crooked Hand wrote: > Can somebody advise my friend on the accessability of bows as he asks! > > > Did you once tell me that you knew someone that made wooden > > longbows? I'm looking for something in the lower pull range, 35#-40# , Saxon Archery, Potlatch Idaho, 208-875-0408 They're not flintlocks, but they are works of art. Your Most Obedient Servant... Lee Newbill of Viola, Idaho Clerk of the Hog Heaven Muzzleloaders http://www.geocities.com/~lnewbill - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 20:57:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Ronald Schrotter Subject: MtMan-List: Other mocs Gentlemen [and ladies] all this talk of Dyer mocs, quality and lifespan not withstanding, has brought to mind the mocs that I favored, but have not seen for quite some time. Is Desert Sun still in business, and does anyone know a source for them? The soles were as thick as Dyers, but the tops were of soft leather, and so no burden in the mornings. Thanks, Dog, Gabe's Hole Brig. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 21:27:04 -0700 From: "Roger Lahti" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 6:50 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal The respected Le Vieux Reynard, Scout extraordinare' Dear Sir: Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated and though I have my men safely away from the Ladies du Frog for another year, and well on their way up river to the hunting grounds, I will fear for their health at the tender hands of the Dusky Ladies of the upper Columbia District, lest I am in possesion of your most urgently needed supplies at the earliest. My only hope is that the shipment arrives in time, in good condition and adequate quantitiy. The later being my most highly held concern. I remain...... For more Beaver and fewer rules, YMOS Capt. Lahti' Aux Aliments de Pays! - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 23:12:56 -0600 From: bcunningham@gwe.net (Bill Cunningham) Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question You might try Walt Foster who is on this net. Or Valley Traditional Archery or Orion Archery, both of whom have web sites. Be careful of sutlers selling bows. Wade Colter, whom Walt knows and sees once in a while, also makes fine archery equipment. You might also get a copy of Primitive Archery magazine and check out the ads. Bill C - -----Original Message----- From: Crooked Hand To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Monday, May 01, 2000 9:33 PM Subject: MtMan-List: Fw: Question >Can somebody advise my friend on the accessability of bows as he asks! >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Baker-1, Craig" >To: "Mark T - CHand" >Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 9:28 AM >Subject: Question > > >> Hey there, >> Hope you had a good weekend. We had Arlynn's parents down all >> weekend but they took off Sunday. Need another weekend to relax. >> >> Did you once tell me that you knew someone that made wooden >> longbows? I'm looking for something in the lower pull range, 35#-40# , >for >> Arlynn to shoot in the back yard. Found a Martin longbow for about $150, >> but not sure that it's all wood. I remember there was a sutler at Alifia >> selling em but don't know who it was. >> >> If you know of anyone please let me know. >> >> Talk to you later, >> >> CB >> > > >---------------------- >hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 22:15:45 -0700 From: "Roger Lahti" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 7:41 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Such an onslaught upon his being could only result in great loss to > the Company. In this wild and foreboding country, we must protect our > interests at all costs. > > Le Vieux Reynard Dear Sir and Madam, I regret to inform you that my good wife, mistress Lahti has come into possesion of our correspondence and has called for the local Lutheran Minister to hasten to this house. She is at the moment applying Biblical Verse to my defenseless scalp and refusing me any further intercourse (in the business sense of course) with the inhabitants of Frog Holler. I fear for the loss of income to the Company should I fail to reverse her suspisions. She does not understand these things and I fear it will take some several weeks wages until she does. Regretfully, I must bid this most entertaining exchange adeu'. I remain....... Chastized but still, YMOS Capt. Lahti' - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 05:57:58 -0600 From: Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Julia wrote: > Le Vieux Reynard, > > I was speaking of chocolate candy, not the filth that you wallow in. > Though, I can understand that to someone of your low caliber the > two could be confused. For shame, sirrah! > > > Debilitating disease does not fill the coffers. > > > >As the nesting season is full upon us, it seems that you might have your > >hands full coping with the local natives. Use them with disgression and > >honor, as I have no further use for them. The Eastern ladies have been tamed > >for some time. > > > >Le Vieux Reynard, scout > >Vermilion Co. Rangers didn't she say she was in a lather !!!! - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 02 May 1980 08:15:28 -0600 From: Angela Gottfred Subject: Re: MtMan-List: moccasin liners Larry Huber wrote: >I have always appreciated Angela's postings. She is knowledgeable, polite >and always "on focus" to the purpose of this site. Thank you for the kind words, Larry. >I didn't want newcomers starting out thinking that what we do requires no >sacrifice to comfort. I hate to be so blunt, but why not? Most newcomers want to have fun, and sore feet are not fun. If they have fun in the beginning, perhaps later their interest will grow to the point where they're willing to take some chances with their comfort to pursue their new hobby. We're all in this hobby for different reasons, and we follow our common goal of learning about history in different ways. There is no "one true path", yet we share the same destination. Godspeed on your journey, Larry; although I admire your path, it is not mine. >The distance between text(what >you read) and turf(what you experience) is vast. Some things that fur traders did can only be experienced today through reading texts, such as the horror of watching a smallpox epidemic kill everyone you trade with; finding that your neighbours have eaten their horses, their dogs, and finally their dead friends; watching your twin children die within days of their birth; travelling a thousand miles by canoe every summer--half of it upstream!--for three years straight. >Your knowledge is the >richer if you are able to narrow that gap [between 'text' and 'turf']. I agree completely. But there's more than one way to follow this hobby, and not everyone is able to take the route they'd like. My interest is in research and public interpretation, so I spend most of my reenacting time at historic sites talking to visitors, and pausing only long enough to put my frozen buffalo stew into my handmade reproduction copper kettle. Your humble & obedient servant, Angela Gottfred - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 13:59:08 -0600 From: Joe Brandl Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Come on folks, keep the personal letters to each others emails, I find them interesting but enough is enough. Even in historical text, these letters are monolizing the entire discussion. Please, discontinue or use personal email Joe Have a look at our web site @ www.dteworld.com/absarokawesterndesign/ Call us about our tanning, furs & leather and lodgepole furniture 307-455-2440 New leather wildlife coasters and placemats - ther're great!! - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 13:07:42 -0700 From: "Roger Lahti" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Joe, Lighten up my friend. There was no other discussion to speak of and we knocked it off almost a day ago. It doesn't happen too much and not too often but if you don't let out some of that BS once in a while, you break wind too loud. So what have you been doing with yourself of late? Made any camps? Spring turkey hunting? Read any good books? I remain..... YMOS Capt. Lahti' - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Brandl" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 12:59 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal > Come on folks, keep the personal letters to each others emails, I > find them interesting but enough is enough. Even in historical text, > these letters are monolizing the entire discussion. Please, > discontinue or use personal email > > Joe > Have a look at our web site @ www.dteworld.com/absarokawesterndesign/ > Call us about our tanning, furs & leather and lodgepole furniture 307-455-2440 > New leather wildlife coasters and placemats - ther're great!! > > ---------------------- > hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html > - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 16:55:50 -0500 From: "jdearing" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question > > Can somebody advise my friend on the accessability of bows as he asks! > > > > > Did you once tell me that you knew someone that made wooden > > > longbows? I'm looking for something in the lower pull range, 35#-40# , > Try ths folks on the BBS at this URL; http://www.bowsite.org/stickbow/tf/threads.cfm?forum=19,1,4 quite a few wood bowmakers there and they are not above selling a good bow at a reasonalbe price. Might find something here too. http://www.archeryauctions.com/ J.D. - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 16:43:42 -0600 From: bcunningham@gwe.net (Bill Cunningham) Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question I believe I did give him a couple of stick bow maker's names - to wit - Walt Foster and Wade Colter. - -----Original Message----- From: jdearing To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 3:57 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Fw: Question > >> > Can somebody advise my friend on the accessability of bows as he asks! >> > >> > > Did you once tell me that you knew someone that made wooden >> > > longbows? I'm looking for something in the lower pull range, 35#-40# >, >> >Try ths folks on the BBS at this URL; > http://www.bowsite.org/stickbow/tf/threads.cfm?forum=19,1,4 >quite a few wood bowmakers there and they are not above selling a good bow >at a reasonalbe price. > >Might find something here too. http://www.archeryauctions.com/ >J.D. > > >---------------------- >hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html > - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 16:47:56 -0600 From: bcunningham@gwe.net (Bill Cunningham) Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal Hey, Joe, what would a half hide of latigo (weight like in the pictures I sent) and some of those good splits cost me? Bill - -----Original Message----- From: Joe Brandl To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 2:01 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal >Come on folks, keep the personal letters to each others emails, I >find them interesting but enough is enough. Even in historical text, >these letters are monolizing the entire discussion. Please, >discontinue or use personal email > >Joe >Have a look at our web site @ www.dteworld.com/absarokawesterndesign/ >Call us about our tanning, furs & leather and lodgepole furniture 307-455-2440 >New leather wildlife coasters and placemats - ther're great!! > >---------------------- >hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 17:00:50 -0700 From: "John C. Funk, Jr." Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal This stuff is gett'n hard to read on a full stomach.. Tends to want to empty....in a hurry. Ralph... - ----- Original Message ----- From: Julia To: Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 6:30 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: the Jefferson Peace Medal > Dearest, Captain Lahti, > > Sir, Your kind words do find a place of comfort in my heart, they > are gratefully accepted. > Please, allow me to humbly beg your pardon for my misunderstandings. > I, being swallowed up with grief and despair, have found myself > with an addled mind. > > I pray that you put down your cane and spare the young master > Steve's backside on my account. Being as addled as I have become, > I would not have one moments rest for fear that I caused a great > unjust act to fall upon this good man that has but only one real > fault, that of being a "Magpie". > > I say God speed, to your fine ladies of the chocolate dip. Next > year let them have their tea and crumpets as well. For in truth, I > tell you, not only would I enjoy a good cup of tea, but I would > also swim even the coldest of streams, thereupon, I would count > myself of great fortune if that splendid gentleman known as "Old > Blue" were to place a bit of chocolate upon my tongue. This > being a sentiment, I am quite sure, is shared by the ladies of your > camp. > > To you Sir, I offer my congratulations on taking the shooting match, > well done. I dare say, that there will be no lack of meat hanging > on your porch his winter. > > I closing, my dear Capt. I would ask that you use great caution in > your pursuits in a place with a name like "Hard Core Elitist > Bastards' Estates" that you did make mention of in your last letter, > for the name alone, does strike the fear of God deep within my soul. > > I bid you a gracious farewell, > The widow Julia ( of addled mind and empty larder) > > > > >The Widow Julia, > > > >My dear lady, I am shamed with the knowledge that I have seemingly included > >your Loveliness in any grouping of scoundrels. I would never knowingly place > >a person of your obvious gentle nature in such company. Now this Steve > >fellow, he is another story. A scoundrel in the making and should I find him > >unencumbered with his entourage of fellow scoundrels, as I did this past > >week camped out on "Hard Core Elitist Bastards' Estates" ( a Gated > >Community), located on the south side of the Larson Arm, near but not quite > >adequately separate from the "Regular Gathering At Frog Holler", and thus > >totally outnumbered, I shall take the cane to him unmercifully and recover > >your property postwith. I found him to be of spurious character and have > >evidence to show my case. > > > >It has been widely known that my good and honorable Camp Mate, one "Old > >Blue", AKA. Tom Crooks and I have historically offered chocolate to any fair > >maiden that would brave the icy depths to swim to our side. In years past we > >have only had to give out small amounts of chocolate. This year as we spent > >the sunny (quit abnormal for this location) day contemplating the fine > >shooting we had done on the trail that morning, (I found myself modestly > >accepting the first place prize for the Trade Gun Shoot and my erstwhile > >companion equally found to his embarrassment that he had taken First in the > >Rifle Shoot) our attention was drawn to a ruckus coming from the main camp > >At Frog. > > > >To our amazement and my dismay, we beheld two large "War Canoes" lashed > >together and coming our way full of lovely women chanting, "Chocolate, > >Chocolate, Chocolate", to the rhythm of their war clubs thumping on the > >gunnels of the canoes. I hurriedly assembled my wholly inadequate supply of > >Milk Chocolate onto a plate and prepared to greet the approaching Lovely's. > >Contrary to the rules, they all arrived dry >Chocolate, which I alone was prepared to provide. I was able to extract a > >hug from each one and perhaps a second squeeze from a couple before they > >announced that next year they would expect the same along with Tea and > >Crumpets. I got no help from the rest of the scoundrels camped with me other > >than to see my brethren share in the warmth and beauty that shown from the > >ladies unto their departure. > > > >Other than drink our rum, burn our wood, eat our food and share in our good > >fortune with the visiting ladies, this Steve fellow has only one quality. He > >will pick up anything shinny and think it worth keeping. I propose he be > >called "Magpie" for his propensity to go for the shinny objects. What say > >the 'Body"? > > > >As for me, Dear Lady, may I extend my most heart felt sympathy at your lose > >and my affections to you in the most honorable way. To suggest that you or > >any one of the fairer sex could be considered a scoundrel is cause to take > >up the sword. My best wishes to you and your family. I remain..... > > > >Most Affectionately > >YMOS > >Capt. > > > ---------------------- > hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html > - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ End of hist_text-digest V1 #530 ******************************* - To unsubscribe to hist_text-digest, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe hist_text-digest" in the body of the message.