Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
- Chris Russo
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Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
Okay, here's mine:
2004. Cheap by-the-sword.com tunic, Minnetonka Moccasin boots, black drawstring pants. Only really good bits of gear were the cloak (twinrosedesigns.com) and the gauntlets (ravenswood leather). Almost nothing in my kit was DIY.
Same time period, with a sword Pete let me borrow for the RenFaire. (This was before I even had anything sharp and pointy, except my Cold Steel hawk.)
2007. Some improvement: The tunic was DIY (green osnaburg from periodfabric.com, using a Viking tunic pattern) and the jerkin was DIY (black deerskin using a Simplicty pattern). The belt was courtesy of Mr. Remling, as was the waterskin. This was the camping trip where I learned not to wear Moccasins in the woods with my wussy modern feet. (Also, by this point I had my longsword, but I didn't take it camping.)
2008. Much better. The spearhead was from JAS Townsend, the shaft was a maple sapling. The hood was another DIY--I'm still not satisfied with how that came out, but whatever. The second tunic and the pants were both homemade. The boots were a big investment, but worth every penny, especially once they were rubbed with Sno-seal. And, of course, Vanmoriel came along for the ride on my hip.
Last year. By now it's pretty much come together, and all I'm working on is tweaking, phasing out things that don't work and making new things that work better. Next on my project list: a poncho-style rectangular cloak that can better double as a light blanket, oilskin-on-wool.
2004. Cheap by-the-sword.com tunic, Minnetonka Moccasin boots, black drawstring pants. Only really good bits of gear were the cloak (twinrosedesigns.com) and the gauntlets (ravenswood leather). Almost nothing in my kit was DIY.
Same time period, with a sword Pete let me borrow for the RenFaire. (This was before I even had anything sharp and pointy, except my Cold Steel hawk.)
2007. Some improvement: The tunic was DIY (green osnaburg from periodfabric.com, using a Viking tunic pattern) and the jerkin was DIY (black deerskin using a Simplicty pattern). The belt was courtesy of Mr. Remling, as was the waterskin. This was the camping trip where I learned not to wear Moccasins in the woods with my wussy modern feet. (Also, by this point I had my longsword, but I didn't take it camping.)
2008. Much better. The spearhead was from JAS Townsend, the shaft was a maple sapling. The hood was another DIY--I'm still not satisfied with how that came out, but whatever. The second tunic and the pants were both homemade. The boots were a big investment, but worth every penny, especially once they were rubbed with Sno-seal. And, of course, Vanmoriel came along for the ride on my hip.
Last year. By now it's pretty much come together, and all I'm working on is tweaking, phasing out things that don't work and making new things that work better. Next on my project list: a poncho-style rectangular cloak that can better double as a light blanket, oilskin-on-wool.
"If you bring a Ranger with you, it is well to pay attention to him."
Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
Chris, great gear! And none of your photos are really embarassing!
- Peter Remling
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Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
Except for the one with the three guys in it. Jeesh where did you get the guy in the middle from?kaelln wrote:Chris, great gear! And none of your photos are really embarassing!
- Greg
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Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
Most likely where he got that scabbard in the 2nd to last pic from...
I'd know your work anywhere. If I'm wrong, I'm an orc.
I'd know your work anywhere. If I'm wrong, I'm an orc.
Now the sword shall come from under the cloak.
Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
Peter Remling wrote: Except for the one with the three guys in it. Jeesh where did you get the guy in the middle from?
Shut up Eric! Shut up Eric!!!
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Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
Eric I sat with a empty reply box for about 5 minutes trying to decide if I wanted to make a comment
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Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
Its surprising how things change, I remember when I had short hair!
Not very Ranger-ish!
Not very Ranger-ish!
Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
I think I heard Gandalf shouting at me once, "You shall not grow long!" Because when my hair reaches about collar length, it starts thinning out. I've always had an abundance of hair, it just can't grow long.
Ichthean Forge (pronounced Ick thee an). Maker of knives, and primitive camping gear.
Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
I won't have any for quite a while, I've only just started my kit.
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- appalachianranger
- Silent Watcher over the Peaceful Lands
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Re: Then and Now - Embarrasing Photos Abound!
My kit is nearly complete, though I am nowhere near prepared for roughing it in Mirkwood or Ithilien...
Pictures to come soon, gentlemen!
Pictures to come soon, gentlemen!
"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." -King Solomon