Pelican Club

Today I received an invitation to join The Pelican Club, which will be inaugurated during this year's Napoleonic Event at Anza, CA.

The Pelican Club is an officer's club and mess, providing meals and socialization for officers and gentlemen (plus guests). A hand-sewn Marquee has been commissioned for the club.

I believe the club shall be a success, especially since each member is requested to contribute either two bottles of the finest Port, Madeira or Claret wine.

If you would like to socialize at the Club, please let me know. Socialization is open to all visitors during most times of the day.

Ich Dien!

Updates to Fusiliers in Spain

The website, Fusiliers in Spain, has been updated. I recommend you check it out. It can be found here: Fusiliers in Spain.

Sorry for the plug, but I also run that site and I spent a few minutes updating it. If you have any recommendations for the site, let me know.

Trouble getting gear

One of the problems of the re-enacting hobby is that so much of the gear has to be custom made.  This usually means a pretty decent cost and potentially long wait times.  If something is needed for an event, the order for that item should be placed months in advance.As I work to put together the officer's uniform for the Napoleonic unit, I am running into the timing problem.

 Last May I ordered a gorget and officer's crossbelt place from a sutler in England.  I was promised a shipping date of August of 2007.  That date has long passed, yet no items have been received.  After repeated calls to the sutler, the new ship date is now Monday, March 31st 2008.  Only time will see if the items get shipped by then.

Last August, an order was placed for some custom boots.  I ordered the boots in August, hoping it would be enough time to get them for the Anza event in May.  Last month (Feb. 2008), I was told by the boot-maker that my order had shipped.  Since no boots have been dropped off at my house, I gave the supplier a call.  Apparently there was a problem with the shipper and my package can't be found.

Updates will be posted once the items arrive.

Ich Dien!

Time Flies

It seems just like yesterday when I wrote my lost entry on this blog, but looking at the date it was in August of last year. My personal life seems to have gotten the best of me since then and i haven't been able to do much blogging.

I hope that will change. Since my last post, I have gotten a new job and had to move because of it. This hasn't changed my interest in re-enacting and I still plan on being an active member of a few living history groups.

For the Napoleonic unit, Fusiliers in Spain (www.fusiliersinspain.com), I have been trying to put together an officer's uniform for the light company. This is not an easy or quick task. To date, the only real pieces I have are my sword and whistle, both purchased from the Discriminating General (www.militaryheritage.com). I also have the officer-quality wool that will be transformed into my coat. I am waiting on the hat to be made, the gorget to arrive as well as the boots. The boots are a custom order from Robert Land (www.robertlandhistoricshoes.com). They were shipped late last month but have yet to arrive. The whereabouts of the boots are being investigated right now.

When more items arrive for my coat, I will post information here. I find the littlest details that I uncover fascinating and I hope you will too.

Ich Dien!