tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post7447077696794456995..comments2024-03-22T17:11:42.609-04:00Comments on World Turn'd Upside Down: Advice for Spectators at ReenactmentsStephanie Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324411278252488163noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-3277810201763617172013-05-23T14:48:57.669-04:002013-05-23T14:48:57.669-04:00Hi Tiff! Reenactors love answering questions. But ...Hi Tiff! Reenactors love answering questions. But sometimes the questions are really out there. :D Hope you had a great time! Stephanie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324411278252488163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-34175026558247708262013-05-23T11:40:30.576-04:002013-05-23T11:40:30.576-04:00I just went to my first civil war reenactment last...I just went to my first civil war reenactment last weekend (as a spectator) and I am happy to see I didn't break any cardinal rules and that all my interest and questions weren't too annoying. :o) Tiff :o)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08739610974348146697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-71333050441233561242013-03-10T16:17:15.892-04:002013-03-10T16:17:15.892-04:00We have those same questions. Some people can'...We have those same questions. Some people can't believe we are actually eating something that is cooked on a fire. Thanks, Mary.Stephanie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324411278252488163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-56476529006913570442013-03-08T18:32:30.263-05:002013-03-08T18:32:30.263-05:00I agree. It's much easier to talk if you know ...I agree. It's much easier to talk if you know what they are interested in hearing about. Stephanie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324411278252488163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-33296298516797578862013-03-08T18:31:44.447-05:002013-03-08T18:31:44.447-05:00I'm guessing this must happen in the southern ...I'm guessing this must happen in the southern states. :)Stephanie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324411278252488163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-20220973964752898392013-03-08T17:12:10.317-05:002013-03-08T17:12:10.317-05:00I think you pretty well summed it up. The only th...I think you pretty well summed it up. The only thing I can emphasize is not to be afraid to ask a question. We come out for a reason. We love to talk about what we do. You're actually doing many of us a favor by asking. :)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191168684132845378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-70533512902617041262013-03-08T17:10:33.707-05:002013-03-08T17:10:33.707-05:00"Go home, Yankee!"
I have to say, that ..."Go home, Yankee!"<br /><br />I have to say, that one never occurred to me. Most of the time I hear "You know you guys lose.." ;)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191168684132845378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-92180350791071842642013-03-07T12:32:43.222-05:002013-03-07T12:32:43.222-05:001. Appropriate summer clothing for spectators is a...1. Appropriate summer clothing for spectators is a must. Wide-brimmed hats or baseball caps, sunglasses and shorts. If you plan to explore the camps it would be a good idea not to wear sandals. Wear hiking boots or good sneakers.<br /><br />2. Dick's Sporting Goods carries Gatorade tablets that dissolve in water. They are called "G.U. BREW" or something and come in these plastic dispensers. Put the Gatorade tablets in your pocket or purse. You can crumble them up and put them in the water bottles they provide for a free and refreshing drink with some electrolytes. Fizzes up and dissolves to make Gatorade in about one minute.<br /><br />3. If you think you may have trouble walking around, flag down a golf cart, or call ahead to notify the event staff you might be handicapped and allowances will be made.<br /><br />4. Items in camp and in living history displays are part of individual collections and are not for sale.<br /><br />5. Stay out of people's tents, it is a person's home for the weekend.<br /><br />6. Don't EVER EVER touch somebody's gun unless they show it to you that it's unloaded and say it's okay!<br /><br />7. Don't feed or pet the horses. If a horse is tied up in camp while a battle is going on, it's because it is a new horse who's not ready for battle and may be unaccustomed to loud noises. They could be prone to spook, kick if scared or run if they see other horses running. In general just don't go near them.<br /><br />8. Just generally be respectful of who we are and what we do at all times. Don't yell out stuff about "It's the 21st century guys" or "Go home, Yankee!" or other rude things. We are professionals and if you disrespect a reenactor, you're the one that looks like an idiot, not us.<br /><br />9. No, the monuments weren't here when the real battle was taking place.<br /><br />10. For spectators: If you don't know something, ASK!!<br />10a. For Reenactors: If you don't know the answer to a question, keep your mouth shut or say you don't know. Trying to look like you know something you don't could get you in trouble. There's always somebody who knows more than you about something.WannabeSoldierhttp://companyqdispatches.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-58932766512811011932013-03-07T11:54:50.981-05:002013-03-07T11:54:50.981-05:00I actually was going to put that but felt that may...I actually was going to put that but felt that maybe I was pointing out something obvious. People do take our stuff and I don't think they realize that this stuff is personal and expensive. Sometimes it's kids that don't know better but their parents need to be watching. <br /><br />Thanks Kristen!Stephanie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324411278252488163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163330007385367610.post-23531515454577124812013-03-07T09:52:29.325-05:002013-03-07T09:52:29.325-05:00Wonderful idea! I wish they would pass a flier out...Wonderful idea! I wish they would pass a flier out to spectators before events. It should also add: things on display are not for taking.<br />Nice post!<br /><br />KristenMiss Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454635256881892081noreply@blogger.com