From: owner-hist_text-digest@lists.xmission.com (hist_text-digest) To: hist_text-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: hist_text-digest V1 #561 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 Saturday, May 27 2000 Volume 01 : Number 561 In this issue: -       Re: MtMan-List: Map of Rendezvous Sites -       MtMan-List: Floss -       Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 -       Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 -       Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 -       Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 -       Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 -       Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) -       Re: MtMan-List: Floss -       Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) -       Re: MtMan-List: Map of Rendezvous Sites -       Re: MtMan-List: Map of Rendezvous Sites -       Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 -       Re: MtMan-List: Re: Beaver trapping/Dental Floss? -       Re: MtMan-List: Re: Beaver trapping/Dental Floss? -       Re: MtMan-List: Floss -       Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 -       Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) -       Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) -       Re: MtMan-List: Floss -       Re: MtMan-List: Floss -       MtMan-List: RE: Beaver Trapping -       Re: MtMan-List: RE: Beaver Trapping -       Re: MtMan-List: Floss -       Re: MtMan-List: RE: Beaver Trapping ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:52:09 -0600 From: bcunningham@gwe.net (Bill Cunningham) Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Map of Rendezvous Sites Go to Amazon.com, ISBN 0-8425-0787-6(p) Rocky Mountain Rendezvous by Fred R. Gowans - -----Original Message----- From: ERogerWms@aol.com To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 11:40 AM Subject: MtMan-List: Map of Rendezvous Sites >Hi: I'm new to this reflector, but am hoping for some help. I need a map of >the rendezvous sites, particularly in CO, WY, and ID. I was told by a >historian in Lander, WY that an author named "Gowan" from Utah State >University wrote a book on this subject and included maps. I called Utah >State and no such person is there now, nor have I dug up any further >reference on Gowan, his book, or a map of the sites. Any help would be >appreciated. > >Thanks, > >Roger > >---------------------- >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: Fri, 26 May 2000 04:18:04 -0600 From: "Wynn & Gretchen Ormond" Subject: MtMan-List: Floss This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_0035_01BFC6C9.63028960 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Whoever said artifical sinew is just big dental floss is up in the = night. After several experimental runs all I can say is the stuff gums = up more than the leather it sews! Sorry couldn't resist. WY - ------=_NextPart_000_0035_01BFC6C9.63028960 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Whoever said artifical sinew is just = big dental=20 floss is up in the night.  After several experimental runs all I = can say is=20 the stuff gums up more than the leather it sews!
 
Sorry couldn't resist.
 
WY
 
- ------=_NextPart_000_0035_01BFC6C9.63028960-- - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 18:43:27 -0700 From: "larry pendleton" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 Ya know, I bet if Jim Bridger had of had a DOG in camp he would have fed him out of a DUTCH OVEN, and I bet he would have had him on a leash made of BRAIDED ARTIFICIAL SINEW, and his collar would have been sewn with DENTAL FLOSS. How's that for a SNIDE SMART ASS remark ? Now before all you folks light up my personal e-mail, let it be known that I am a rude, crude, insensitive, politically incorrect, old fart. At least that is the rumor. I do have a question though. What in the hell has gone wrong when the folks on this list argue, so strongly, over such B.S. ? Yeah Buddy, if'n they'd had it, they'd a used ! Yes sirree Bob ! Pendleton - -----Original Message----- From: Ratcliff To: History List Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 2:08 PM Subject: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 Ho the list I am with Allen Hall.....this sniping match about dental floss is over the top. If Letterman were this funny I would watch him again. For what it's worth, Noah Webster's 1828 definition follows: FLOSS, n. [L. flos.] A downy or silky substance in the husks of certain plants. ...nothing for "flos" I am a little confused, though. Who is or is not the snide smart ass and who is the dumb ass? I could guess but I might leave somebody out. YMOS Lanney Ratcliff - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 16:49:59 -0700 From: "John C. Funk, Jr." Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 You said it, Larry.... - ----- Original Message ----- From: larry pendleton To: Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 6:43 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 > Ya know, I bet if Jim Bridger had of had a DOG in camp he would have fed > him out of a DUTCH OVEN, and I bet he would have had him on a leash made of > BRAIDED ARTIFICIAL SINEW, and his collar would have been sewn with DENTAL > FLOSS. How's that for a SNIDE SMART ASS remark ? Now before all you folks > light up my personal e-mail, let it be known that I am a rude, crude, > insensitive, politically incorrect, old fart. At least that is the rumor. > I do have a question though. What in the hell has gone wrong when the folks > on this list argue, so strongly, over such B.S. ? > Yeah Buddy, if'n they'd had it, they'd a used ! Yes sirree Bob ! > Pendleton > -----Original Message----- > From: Ratcliff > To: History List > Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 2:08 PM > Subject: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 > > > Ho the list > I am with Allen Hall.....this sniping match about dental floss is over the > top. If Letterman were this funny I would watch him again. For what it's > worth, Noah Webster's 1828 definition follows: > > FLOSS, n. [L. flos.] A downy or silky substance in the husks of certain > plants. > > ...nothing for "flos" > > I am a little confused, though. Who is or is not the snide smart ass and > who is the dumb ass? I could guess but I might leave somebody out. > YMOS > Lanney Ratcliff > > > > > > ---------------------- > 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: Fri, 26 May 2000 20:06:00 -0400 From: "D Miles" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 Heheh.. Ahhh Larry, Did you run outta tequila again and the lovely Wife hide yer truck keys? D "Abair ach beagan is abair gu math e" DOUBLE EDGE FORGE Period Knives & Iron Accoutrements http://www.bright.net/~deforge1 "Knowing how is just the beginning" - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 19:41:57 -0700 From: "larry pendleton" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 Nope ! Got plenty. Come on down to God's country, and we'll share a jug ! Pendleton - -----Original Message----- From: D Miles To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 5:03 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 Heheh.. Ahhh Larry, Did you run outta tequila again and the lovely Wife hide yer truck keys? D "Abair ach beagan is abair gu math e" DOUBLE EDGE FORGE Period Knives & Iron Accoutrements http://www.bright.net/~deforge1 "Knowing how is just the beginning" - ---------------------- 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: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:42:01 -0400 From: "D Miles" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 Larry, I heard that that is where Ol' Nick sends folks that says it ain't hot enough in Hell for 'em... True? D "Abair ach beagan is abair gu math e" DOUBLE EDGE FORGE Period Knives & Iron Accoutrements http://www.bright.net/~deforge1 "Knowing how is just the beginning" - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 18:47:54 -0700 From: Frank Subject: Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) Okay, but be careful what you buy...there is actually dental floss made from kevlar! Now I know for sure they didn't have that in 1825! :o) Ha Ha! Frank don neighbors wrote: > It says it is made from silk!!!!!!!! check it out, I said linen but I knew I > was close. I do check things out. How about some of you. Can not help what the > label says. Thanks..... > > Ssturtle1199@aol.com wrote: > > > "Stewart had money from his mother"s estate as well as his miniscule army > > pay, and he traveled widely before sailing to the United States in 1832. > > Going on to St. Louis, Stewart became acquainted with several prominant fur > > traders, including Kenneth MacKenzie, William L. Sublette, and Robert > > Campbell. With the latter, he journied to the Rockies in 1833." > > The Rocky Mountain Journals of William Marshall Anderson > > > > ---------------------- > > 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: Fri, 26 May 2000 22:01:34 -0500 From: don neighbors Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss - --------------190FA2AA4D697D10ECF16865 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Okay I give up what should a person sew with then. Dental floss,fishing line or fake sinew. Wynn & Gretchen Ormond wrote: > Whoever said artifical sinew is just big dental floss is up in the > night. After several experimental runs all I can say is the stuff > gums up more than the leather it sews! Sorry couldn't resist. WY - --------------190FA2AA4D697D10ECF16865 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Okay I give up what should a person sew with then.  Dental floss,fishing line or  fake sinew.

Wynn & Gretchen Ormond wrote:

Whoever said artifical sinew is just big dental floss is up in the night.  After several experimental runs all I can say is the stuff gums up more than the leather it sews! Sorry couldn't resist. WY 
- --------------190FA2AA4D697D10ECF16865-- - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 22:15:20 -0500 From: don neighbors Subject: Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) Okay I am sorry for all the problems. But the encyclopedia says the wax floss from silk is used for cleaning between the teeth, finally comments. Frank wrote: > Okay, but be careful what you buy...there is actually dental floss made from > kevlar! > Now I know for sure they didn't have that in 1825! :o) Ha Ha! > > Frank > > don neighbors wrote: > > > It says it is made from silk!!!!!!!! check it out, I said linen but I knew I > > was close. I do check things out. How about some of you. Can not help what the > > label says. Thanks..... > > > > Ssturtle1199@aol.com wrote: > > > > > "Stewart had money from his mother"s estate as well as his miniscule army > > > pay, and he traveled widely before sailing to the United States in 1832. > > > Going on to St. Louis, Stewart became acquainted with several prominant fur > > > traders, including Kenneth MacKenzie, William L. Sublette, and Robert > > > Campbell. With the latter, he journied to the Rockies in 1833." > > > The Rocky Mountain Journals of William Marshall Anderson > > > > > > ---------------------- > > > 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: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:43:08 -0700 From: hawknest4@juno.com Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Map of Rendezvous Sites patric--- got gowins e-mail address---been a while since i talked to him--- HAWK Michael Pierce "Home of ".Old Grizz" Product line " trademark (C) 854 Glenfield Dr. Palm Harbor florida 34684 E-Mail: hawknest4@juno.com Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/mpierce ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:32:43 -0700 From: hawknest4@juno.com Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Map of Rendezvous Sites roger we just covered this recently look in the archives it will be there---someone was building a map just like you were looking for---got a lot of input on it--- HAWK Michael Pierce "Home of ".Old Grizz" Product line " trademark (C) 854 Glenfield Dr. Palm Harbor florida 34684 E-Mail: hawknest4@juno.com Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/mpierce ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:58:40 -0700 From: hawknest4@juno.com Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 my lanny do you have a way with words---you silver tounged devil---where you roo'in now days---anything going in your area---want a trip to the shining mountains this summer to climb kevis and play in the gold mine but havent been able to convence the better half other than hog tyeing her and leaving her in the corner with the killer kat---- HAWK Michael Pierce "Home of ".Old Grizz" Product line " trademark (C) 854 Glenfield Dr. Palm Harbor florida 34684 E-Mail: hawknest4@juno.com Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/mpierce ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! 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For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:53:57 -0700 From: hawknest4@juno.com Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Re: Beaver trapping/Dental Floss? don--- he was right about dennis---good shit---been there done that---got the tee shirt---I spent over a year myself as a advisor for the indian scouts in alaska---leave with what we were carying and come back in 2 or 3 mo in the same shape or better with only what we left with---hell of a learning curve---very step i might add---I thought i was goping to be the teacher---wrong answer---thats for sure---dennis is one of those type people so dont cut him short---a two hands and a knife guy---????????? nuff said just my humbel opinion of course---\ YMHOSANT =++ HAWK Michael Pierce "Home of ".Old Grizz" Product line " trademark (C) 854 Glenfield Dr. Palm Harbor florida 34684 E-Mail: hawknest4@juno.com Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/mpierce ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! 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For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 22:26:14 -0500 From: don neighbors Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Re: Beaver trapping/Dental Floss? very well , you guys win............ hawknest4@juno.com wrote: > don--- > > he was right about dennis---good shit---been there done that---got the > tee shirt---I spent over a year myself as a advisor for the indian scouts > in alaska---leave with what we were carying and come back in 2 or 3 mo in > the same shape or better with only what we left with---hell of a learning > curve---very step i might add---I thought i was goping to be the > teacher---wrong answer---thats for sure---dennis is one of those type > people so dont cut him short---a two hands and a knife guy---????????? > > nuff said just my humbel opinion of course---\ > > YMHOSANT > =++ > HAWK > Michael Pierce "Home of ".Old Grizz" Product line " trademark (C) > 854 Glenfield Dr. > Palm Harbor florida 34684 > E-Mail: hawknest4@juno.com Web site: > http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/mpierce > > ________________________________________________________________ > YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! > Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! > Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. > > ---------------------- > 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: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:34:59 -0700 From: "larry pendleton" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss How about linen ? Pendleton - -----Original Message----- From: don neighbors To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 6:49 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss Okay I give up what should a person sew with then. Dental floss,fishing line or fake sinew. Wynn & Gretchen Ormond wrote: > Whoever said artifical sinew is just big dental floss is up in the > night. After several experimental runs all I can say is the stuff > gums up more than the leather it sews! Sorry couldn't resist. WY - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:34:00 -0700 From: "larry pendleton" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 It has been lately. Pendleton - -----Original Message----- From: D Miles To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 6:40 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:59:45 -0500 Larry, I heard that that is where Ol' Nick sends folks that says it ain't hot enough in Hell for 'em... True? D "Abair ach beagan is abair gu math e" DOUBLE EDGE FORGE Period Knives & Iron Accoutrements http://www.bright.net/~deforge1 "Knowing how is just the beginning" - ---------------------- 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: Fri, 26 May 2000 19:49:19 -0700 From: Randal J Bublitz Subject: Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) Kevlar dental floss?... Is that for those who shoot their mouths off???? hardtack - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 21:53:29 -0700 From: "larry pendleton" Subject: Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) OoooooooH HardTack ! That was good ! Pendleton - -----Original Message----- From: Randal J Bublitz To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 7:41 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: 98 World Book Encyclopedia(floss) Kevlar dental floss?... Is that for those who shoot their mouths off???? hardtack - ---------------------- 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: Fri, 26 May 2000 19:54:57 -0700 From: "John C. Funk, Jr." Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_000E_01BFC74C.44FF7EE0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Linen thread is quite plentiful from various leather and textile supply = houses. John Funk ----- Original Message -----=20 From: don neighbors=20 To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com=20 Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 8:01 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss Okay I give up what should a person sew with then. Dental = floss,fishing line or fake sinew.=20 Wynn & Gretchen Ormond wrote:=20 Whoever said artifical sinew is just big dental floss is up in the = night. After several experimental runs all I can say is the stuff gums = up more than the leather it sews! Sorry couldn't resist. WY=20 - ------=_NextPart_000_000E_01BFC74C.44FF7EE0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Linen thread is quite plentiful from various leather and textile = supply=20 houses.
John Funk
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 don = neighbors
To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com =
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 8:01 = PM
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: = Floss

Okay I give up what should a person sew with = then.  Dental=20 floss,fishing line or  fake sinew.=20

Wynn & Gretchen Ormond wrote:=20

Whoever said artifical sinew is = just big=20 dental floss is up in the night.  After several experimental = runs all I=20 can say is the stuff gums up more than the leather it=20 sews! Sorry = couldn't=20 resist. WY 
- ------=_NextPart_000_000E_01BFC74C.44FF7EE0-- - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 20:26:00 -0700 From: Frank Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_000A_01BFC750.9B364740 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable On the serious side, I've used 4 ply linen thread run through some bee's = wax. Works well and when it breaks or wears I carry a small amount = wrapped around an old fiddle peg and find it relaxing and rewarding to = sit and mend my gear. Do need to get a couple period correct needles = though... Frank ----- Original Message -----=20 From: John C. Funk, Jr.=20 To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com=20 Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 7:54 PM Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss Linen thread is quite plentiful from various leather and textile = supply houses. John Funk - ------=_NextPart_000_000A_01BFC750.9B364740 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
On the serious side, I've used 4 ply linen thread run through some = bee's=20 wax.  Works well and when it breaks or wears I carry a small amount = wrapped=20 around an old fiddle peg and find it relaxing and rewarding to sit and = mend my=20 gear.  Do need to get a couple period correct needles = though...
 
Frank
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 John C.=20 Funk, Jr.
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 7:54 = PM
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: = Floss

Linen thread is quite plentiful from various leather and textile = supply=20 houses.
John Funk
 
- ------=_NextPart_000_000A_01BFC750.9B364740-- - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 20:58:58 -0600 From: "Ron Chamberlain" Subject: MtMan-List: RE: Beaver Trapping Taken From: Ruxtons WILD LIFE IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS "When a lodge is discovered, the trap is set at the edge of the dam, at the point where the animal passes from deep to shoal water, and always under water. Early in the morning the hunter mounts his mule and examines the traps. The captured animals are skinned, and the tails, which are a great dainty, carefully packed into camp. The skin is then stretched over a hoop or framework of osier-twigs, and is allowed to dry, the flesh and fatty substance being carefully scraped (grained). When dry, it is folded into a square sheet, the fur turned inwards, and the bundle, containing about ten to twenty skins, tightly pressed and corded, and is ready for transportation. " Streched over a hoop...is he talking 'casing the beaver' rather than a flat hide? <(©¿©)> Surf the Internet up to 1000% faster! http://www.alphacomopportunity.com/a/c/4493 roncham@ida.net - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 00:53:00 -0500 From: jc60714@navix.net Subject: Re: MtMan-List: RE: Beaver Trapping Washtahay- At 08:58 PM 5/26/00 -0600, you wrote: >Streched over a hoop...is he talking 'casing the beaver' rather than a flat >hide? No-consider his comment "When dry, it is folded into a square sheet, the fur turned inwards". This doesn't work with a cased skin. Also, buyers wanted to examine each skin. A cased skin would have to be turned, which would slow the inspection process. For speed and convenience, a flat skin folded as described would be best. LongWalker c.du B - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 00:50:07 -0500 From: jc60714@navix.net Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Floss Washtahay- At 10:01 PM 5/26/00 -0500, you wrote: > Okay I give up what should a person sew with then. Dental floss,fishing >line or fake sinew. How about real sinew, or linen thread. LongWalker c. du B - ---------------------- hist_text list info: http://www.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/maillist.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 07:12:12 -0600 From: Mike Moore Subject: Re: MtMan-List: RE: Beaver Trapping I asked Rex Norman about this a year or two ago. His reply was that the hides were folded in half (hair side in). And then packed so the flat edges were on the outside. When putting four of these hides together, it gave the appearance of a square hide in the bale. Casing a hide is great way to go when you can pull the hide from the flesh, but never tried to do this with a beaver. In fact, my Dad always just sold the beaver frozen and unfleshed to the hide buyers. He always thought it was too much work to skin them out. Having learned now how to do it, I would agree for the first dozen you do. I've seen guys take a hour to get a hide off the animal. But the good skinners can do it right quick! mike. http://home.earthlink.net/~amm1616 jc60714@navix.net wrote: > Washtahay- > At 08:58 PM 5/26/00 -0600, you wrote: > >Streched over a hoop...is he talking 'casing the beaver' rather than a flat > >hide? > > No-consider his comment "When dry, it is folded into a > square sheet, the fur turned inwards". This doesn't work with a cased skin. > Also, buyers wanted to examine each skin. A cased skin would have to be > turned, which would slow the inspection process. For speed and > convenience, a flat skin folded as described would be best. > LongWalker c.du B > > ---------------------- > 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 #561 ******************************* - To unsubscribe to hist_text-digest, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe hist_text-digest" in the body of the message.