Supply list for my first Rondy

[Ranger]

I understand what both Trout and Julius is saying. I was a pilgrim at one time, and let me tell you, my first set of gear was no where as good as what Trout has going for his first vous. I, like Julius, strive for historical accuracy. Just about everything in my camp is fairly PC. No, I don't hand stitch all my clothes, just button holes and other obvious places. But I do strive for correctness. I however do NOT pick on anyone elses gear though. In our hobby, we have everyone from bikers to preists and everything in between. Some folks just love the smell of wood and BP smoke and I welcome them every bit as much as I welcome all. We have to keep this hobby alive, not discourage anyone, new or old. I'm not a good writer. I hope everyone gets my meaning.
Trout, just have fun. Ignore the A holes, learn something new, and just generally enjoy yourself. I still get just as excited the week before a vous as I did when I was new!

[Red Badger]

"... I still get just as excited the week before a vous as I did when I was new!..."

I think we all do - or we wouldn't be here!

[BRIAR]

I'M A GREENHORN TOO. [LONGHUNTER PERIOD]. I'VE FOUND THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE REALLY TRYING TO HELP WHEN THEY QUESTION YOU AND GIVE ADVISE TO HELP YOU GET WHERE YER A WANTIN TO GO. THERE'S THE FEW THAT CAN GET PLUMB SNOBBISH ABOUT IT TOO. AFTER SAYIN THAT I'M JUST GETTIN STARTED AND THEY KEEP IT UP I MENTION IF THEY WANT TO BUY IT FER ME I'LL BE PROUD TO USE/WEAR IT. IT USUALLY SHUTS THEM UP. IF NOT JUST ASK IF THEY'VE EVER BEEN WARPED UP SIDE THE HEAD WITH A NON PERIOD CORRECT AX HANDLE OR SOMETHIN.
ONE MORE THING YOU MAY WANT TO HAVE ON HAND THAT'S NOT P/C AND THAT'S TOILET PAPER. YOU MAY HAVE A HARD TIME FINDIN LEAVES OR GRASS TO DO THE JOB WITH.

[hrayton]

Why thankyou Briar!  I've been making my own paper for that, but I may just have to take one of those store bought rolls along! LOL! An extra axe handle probably won't hurt either. ;) I think it's all gonna work out, just looking forward to the journey and taking lots of pics. If nothing else it will be an excuse to do a little camping, and get out of the city for a few days. Plus, I may even get a few pointers and meet some folks to wanna go back next year...and if not, maybe I'll trek to the southwest, and get a tent site next to Rev...he seems to go to a fair amount of good ones. I'm counting down the days guys! 5 more work days, and then I am off!!!! It's gonna rock.

[Hawken50]

  Always remember if the vous's anywhere near Badgers hunting ground......take an extry jug.

[Red Badger]

Always remember if the vous's anywhere near Badgers hunting ground......take an extry jug.

ahhh I will have you know I don't do a lot of imbibing at most of the Vou's i go to.... Old Salt keeps me to busy as a Dog Soldier to party..... And if the firearms are out I am a 100% certified teetotaler!  will never mix booze and firearms (or even sharp pointy things!)

[Hawken50]

  Ahhhh but round a campfire......

[DEADDAWG]

Guess I'm going to have to bring my jug around to one of the 'vous down that way. You see, up here my jug is named the "Evil Jug" and is banned in many camps at the 'vous I attend. My jug starts with a bottle of Jeremiah Weed; it's a 100 proof bourbon liqueur, very pleasant tasting with a touch of sourwood honey for sweetness, but strong. So to temper it and mellow it a little bit, I put a bottle of EverClear in the jug with it. I go around in the evenings from camp to camp totin' my jug and sharin' it with anyone who cares for a touch or two. Mind you, I never tip my jug until I get back to my own camp for the evening. It's hard on the knees crawling back to camp at the end of the night, then I have only a little touch to put me to sleep. Some folks do seem to have a rough time shooting the next morning, can't figure out why.

[old salt]

I don't have any trouble with the Badger at roundys as I do not think he likes to drink alone. My self as a non practicing alcoholic don't drink any more. Although while I was still in the Army I was known to take the troops to the bars at the end of cycle and watch them get stupid.