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by Eofor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Lanolin question
Replies: 7
Views: 596

Re: Lanolin question

Not sure on your side of the pond but there is a company here called woolube (classy I know) who do all kinds of lanolin from spray bottles through to thick grease. Depending on how heavy duty you want to go they would have a product it's just a matter of availability. https://woolube.com.au/product...
by Eofor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Thoughts on Civil War "Dog Tents?"
Replies: 7
Views: 418

Re: Thoughts on Civil War "Dog Tents?"

Dog tents are only really useful in the event that you have enough warmth from either the ambient temperature or your bedding to have two whopping great holes at either end. We have a five metre longtent set up in the highlands and despite all care being taken in selection of campsite and facing it ...
by Eofor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: CLOSED Viking Shoes from GDFB size 38 never worn
Replies: 5
Views: 719

Re: CLOSED Viking Shoes from GDFB size 38 never worn

My experience is that the only way to make truly waterproof period shoes is by the use of sealskin or other naturally waterproof hide. It doesn't matter the amount of waterproofing you do, after several hours in the snow or mire leather shoes soak through. It's actually a bit liberating though as yo...
by Eofor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Hello! A Writer Joining for Inspiration
Replies: 11
Views: 801

Re: Hello! A Writer Joining for Inspiration

Welcome to the forums Screen, I hope your stay is profitable.
by Eofor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Greetings from Central Florida
Replies: 9
Views: 444

Re: Greetings from Central Florida

Greetings Wyrdmake and welcome to the forums, it always makes me happy seeing newcomers express that feeling of finally finding something they didn't quite know they were looking for. I like that you're planning towards a goal of a longer trip next year as having a goalpost makes everything accounta...
by Eofor
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:04 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Hi everybody!
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Hi everybody!

Now, the most difficult for me will be to wear medieval clothes and cross some "normal" people on my road, I'm scared by that because I'm "shy" :mrgreen: Does everybody assume their style or some people are in my case? :?: I've been out on the trail in both historical and fantas...
by Eofor
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?
Replies: 19
Views: 2959

Re: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?

For various reasons I'm not keen on portrayals of named characters True, but it has been done (Manveruon and his incredible screen accurate Strider impression) I didn't say that it cant be done or can't be done well just that I myself am not a huge fan. Perhaps if everyone went to Manvs lengths of ...
by Eofor
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discovery of Glacier Bay by John Muir
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Re: Discovery of Glacier Bay by John Muir

I live to far north for cedar, but I have some Tlingit friends, I'll check with them. Most basketry/weaving in this area was made from plaited spruce roots. The sausage described is also nothing that I've heard of in local cultures. Though I'm rather interested, I'll investigate that as well. If it...
by Eofor
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discovery of Glacier Bay by John Muir
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Re: Discovery of Glacier Bay by John Muir

Interesting! I'm gonna bet the cedar matting he describes is woven bark, something like these: As his departure point is Wrangell and it's the local tribes he recruits I think you may be right on the mark there. Very interesting considering the fellow in question took just the mat and a blanket it ...
by Eofor
Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discovery of Glacier Bay by John Muir
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Discovery of Glacier Bay by John Muir

I'm currently reading the 'Discovery of Glacier Bay' an essay by John Muir and came across this line which I found interesting regarding the bedding and food of the local people. His wife got ready his blanket and a piece of cedar matting for his bed, and some provisions - mostly dried salmon, and s...
by Eofor
Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:21 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Hi everybody!
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Hi everybody!

It sounds like you have finally made it to a place you were always meant to be.

Welcome Vins.
by Eofor
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: A Very Happy Birthday to Cimrandir
Replies: 10
Views: 2220

Re: A Very Happy Birthday to Cimrandir

I had an alarm set for it to message you directly but I failed.

I am a terrible friend. What is worse is I think we talked cloaks that day?

Anyways, I hope it was a good day spent in the way that you wished.
by Eofor
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Human Culture(s)
Topic: Dressing in Esgaroth and Dale?
Replies: 3
Views: 7493

Re: Dressing in Esgaroth and Dale?

Darnokthemage's versions for me are pretty close to perfect. He's combined the text and the Professors own drawings to create colourful and vibrant depictions with strong historical emphasis. I especially like his armoured ones where they aren't wearing uniform clothes or gear. Take those, smatter t...
by Eofor
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?
Replies: 19
Views: 2959

Re: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?

For various reasons I'm not keen on portrayals of named characters but I do like the line of thinking that beyond the brothers there may be other Elvish allies who ride alongside the Rangers. My only reservation is that when the call to war comes it is only those two who ride with the grey company a...
by Eofor
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: Happy birthday Straelbora
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: Happy birthday Straelbora

Many happy returns Strael!