Recent content by JRB

RHY, thank you for posting this story. I can't imagine the emotions that Vikki Powell went through and how it changed her life.

I took a friend along to look at the tent last night. We had to lay it out on the front yard by the lamp post since it was after 7:00 PM. It was only OD on the flooring and a light khaki on the rest of it. Looks like it was about 8 ft. X 8 ft. and is a 2-man tent. Thefront flap that can be...

This article was in a Reading paper today. I hope the quality is as good as they say. http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=166080 Jack

Thanks for all your input. Fortworthgal, I'm not familiar with the bell style tent you mentioned. She asked me to call her and it appears she's very limited in her time. I'll let you know what happens. Jack

Thanks for the reply. That's what I read about too. I just haven't found out if they made the tents for the military. I have a WWI flying helmet with their name stamped on the back, so I know they did make other items for the military. Jack

A local listing is selling a tent for a gentleman in his 90's. He told them it's a pre-WWI safari tent. I don't know what a safari tent is and neither do the people selling it. All they say is that it's in a bag, is OD, has poles, and the bag has Abercrombie & Fitch on it. They apparently...

For some tips in reenacting, go to http://www.hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/index.htm Jack

Chris, I just got back from Tent Set-up. The bike is a Columbia and he's bringing it up to Reading. Jack

Green Papaya, I have one of those and in Ken Lewis's book, "Doughboy To G.I.", it's shown on page 11. It says it's a helmet for Civilian Workers. So, you're correct. I also contacted Chris Arnold, author of "Steel Pots", and he said the Merchant Marines wore them, as you mentioned. The metal...

Chris, I don't remember. He showed it to me real quick at FIG. It has thick spokes and he said the serial numbers underneath the front crank set are similar to those on The Liberator web site. I'll e-mail him tonight to get more info. The final test will be showing it to you. I told him...

Chris, I'll be across from you with the Big Red One. One of our members picked up an original WWII military bicycle at a yard sale in NJ. If he brings it, I'll make sure to show it to you. You may have seen it already since he's a regular at Ft. Miles. Jack

Nice photos, thanks for sharing. I took notice of all the round "mermite" cans in the field kitchen. I don't even see them for sale and I counted 5! Jack

I'm with the Big Red One. Go to our web page: www.big-red-one.org and click on our upcoming events section. Go down to Reading and click on the map. This may help you. Jack

KNITTING PATTERNS Take a look at the various patterns on this website. http://www.hjsstudio.com/patterns.html

Dan, look up this web site and see the posted comments from their customers. The vendors are rated on price, quality, and I think customer service. http://www.greendevils.com/greendevils/Consumer/vendor_review.asp?varACTION=VIEW Jack