As a future sheep farmer, (this summer!!), what fleeces do you prefer for hand spinning? I am buying Icelandics, but that could change - or be expanded - as...
After becoming hooked on my first Ren-Faire, two cosutumes and hours on the internet later, I have finally come up with a name. Do I need to register it so...
"i have decided to go with an irish father, some sort of noble, and a german mother, with my land of birth being ireland in 1430. i will have fleed from...
There is a camping event coming up at the end of May, War of the Roses, that I'm thinking of going to (I've heard people talk about it as being fun), but I...
... There's a lot more information online on names from southern Germany (where High German was dominant) than on other regions. That would, therefore, be the...
... You may begin to use your selected name any time you wish, without having it registered. However, if you want to exclusively "own" it, and have sole use of...
Hi Nastasha, I like working with Corriedale and Corriedale - Lancaster fleece. The wool is soft after washing, and has a good, long staple length, and takes...
... There are plenty of Pennsic veterans (and at least two of us who are staff members, maybe more) on this list. Can you be specific about what you want to...
... Indeed, the purpose of registering a name is to "claim" it. No two people may register the same name. In order to register your name, you'll have to put...
First off, check out the event website http://www.home.earthlink.net/%7ewarsofroses/index.html to find out more about what is being offered. The site hasn't...
In a message dated 4/1/2007 3:19:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, n_e_star@... writes: <<I guess I can sum up my question as: What Do I Do? I'm not going...
Waterbearers are always needed and will be gratefully appreciated by any fighter, if they refuse just beat them about the head and shoulders until the...
I love, love, love Bluefaced Leicester and Targhee wool for handspinning. The bluefaced is nice and long, and the targhee has a lovely soapy feel that I just...
ok, so last spring I bought a nice big Coleman tent. It worked wonderfully and even survived horrible winds (the tent looked like it was going to blow...
i just wanted to say thanks to all you nice folks for the thoughts and ideas on getting my project started. i was cracking up at some of the stuff you all said...
My biggest question would be how to find some room to camp. Do I just ask around? I've been told of the land grab, but the description sounds close to...
A spray called Dry Camp, works well. It is a heavy duty silicone water repellent. However, like you said, it does limit breath-ability to an extent. And I...
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Hi, There is so much about sheep breeds that I need to learn! Is the Bluefaced Leicester similar to the Leicester longwool? I could probably get a longwool...
I would seal the seams - if it is a new tent, you shouldn't need to waterproof the whole thing - maybe in another year after it wears some more, that may help....
... Falcon's Quarry, eh? You're right in my backyard, since I live in Alderford. Greetings! There's probably no need to spray the whole tent, if only the seams...
Have you asked at the local dry cleaners? I worked at Jarvis Cleaners in Warren, PA and they waterproofed stuff in a huge barrel and then dried it. Would that...
In a message dated 4/2/2007 9:01:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mellyora_a@... writes: <<My biggest question would be how to find some room to camp. Do...
ROFL...yup, I'm in Falcon's Quarry. Milica and I were just figuring out the fact that you guys are so close last week. I'm also in the Legion of the Night Mare...
I can imagine...I've seen one of the more plasticy medical tapes (long story) turn into a yucky burning sticky (Because of both adhesive and burning...
