Our third annual living history this past Saturday was a big success. As always, Dale did a lot of work to pull this together. And, as always, we had fabulous friends and volunteers who helped us with everything. But there was one thing we had this year that we haven’t had before – blue sky!
Thank you all so much for your good thoughts, prayers and positive energy. It worked. Despite the forecast – which was for showers and clouds – the weather was perfect. I truly believe we owe that to the power of the knitbloggers!
If you had been a visitor on Saturday, here are a few things you would have seen:
Soldiers drilling. These guys put on a fine demonstration for the spectators. They even taught some willing participants how to be a Civil War soldier.
Me spinning. The wheel was a huge success. People had a lot of questions about it and I think I was able to teach them a bit. I plan to talk more about this tomorrow.
A fashion show. Hannah volunteered to speak about the various women’s clothing and she did a terrific job.
Campfire cooking. We ate a wonderful meal of pot roast, potatoes and carrots, along with chicken cooked on a spit.
Laughing and talking! Here is Blogless Sharon and she’s having a terrific time – can’t you tell?
And at the end of the day we went to bed. Exhausted but satisfied. Our tent never felt so much like home.
Karen Said,
I’m so glad you had nice weather! It looks like you all had a great time.
Chris H Said,
I’m so glad it turned out so well! We were going to try to come out for a short bit, but we had other obligations that kept us away..
Maybe next time…
Ruth Said,
What a great day! Some day I’d love to bring the kids to see one of your re-enactments … they would get such a kick out of it.
Kirsten Said,
That all looks like so much fun. I wish we lived closer it would have been wonderful to bring my kids. Glad you had such fine weather!
margene Said,
So nice that the weather cooperated. It looks like a great event and something your whole family enjoys. I’d love to see you at that wheel, in costume, spinning!
Amy Said,
Wow, how fun! It looks so authentic!
Diana Said,
Re-enacting events are awesome. This gal does it and spins too, you might be interested in checking her blog. http://www.knittincoop.blogspot.com/
Outdoor cooking is amazing. My DH does tons of it. We cook our Thanksgiving turkey outside!
Robin in VA Said,
WONDERFUL!!! Glad the weather held out for you, that’s always a plus…looks like EVERYONE had a great time. I would love to have been there, even if just as a spectator. (Hey, someone who reads me just commented!)
maryse Said,
i’m sorry i missed it but i did think good thoughts about the weather. i’m so pleased it was such a success.
hillary Said,
I’m so glad to see that the weather cooperated for you. It looks like a wonderful event.
Kim Said,
It’s wonderful that Hannah participates with you and Dale. It must make it extra special to have this event that you all do together. Sharon DOES look like she is having fun…:-)
Deb Said,
That is just so cool. I grew up outside Valley Forge and remember going to re-enactment-type things there as a child. Yours looks better (because you were there and I’m not a kid anymore and have a grander appreciation for history!!!)
kmkat Said,
Wow — wish I could have been there. And I’m so glad you had good weather.
But… thanks. Not. I’ll have that song stuck in my head all day
Alison Said,
Glad the weather was cooperative and sounds like a great time was had.
Kathy Said,
What a nice day! Of course, we missed you and Sharon in Connecticut!
Judy Said,
That is a big tent. It looks like home. So happy the weather heldfor you.
Karen Said,
I’m so glad the weather was nice for you. It looks like it was a lot of fun.
Marcy Said,
Oh, yay! I’m glad it was a good day for you. But where are the photos of your handsome man in uniform?
Chris Said,
Well, good. You got the day you deserved.
PumpkinMama Said,
I was thinking of you when Saturday turned out so good! Looks like fun.
Norma Said,
That looks so cool! Who’s the guy with the great ass in the first photo? LOL.
Jennifer Said,
That looks like so much fun! I’m glad that it went so well.
KnittyOtterk Said,
Wow, you have been busy over there. (just read the last several posts.)
Looks like you’re having a lot of fun.
Marcia Cooke Said,
That looks like such fun, and yes, it was a much better day than the Weather Guesses said! I think I saw some of those ladies in costume down in Vernon at the CTSW!
Cheryl Said,
The weather was beautiful! We missed you this weekend, but it looks like you had a great time. I had no idea you could cook pot roast on a campfire.
jessie Said,
Great day. I love your tent; so cozy!
Lisa Said,
I’m glad you had good weather this weekend. It looks like you had a fabulous time! I wish I could have seen your spinning demo!
Kit Said,
It looks absolutely lovely. But your tent is what caught my eye because for some reason it reminds me of the Buster Keaton movie called “The Battling Butlers”. In the beginning, he is forced to “rough it” by his father. So he goes out into the wilderness and his tent has an iron-wrought bed, a bath, all the comforts of home. Heh, silly, but I have odd mental associations.
Martha Said,
And a good time was had by all–even the “spectakers”!
Susan Said,
So glad the weather cooperated! Looks like a great time!
Meadow Said,
Looks like a fun day! i would love to go to a re-enactment some day.
Julie Said,
I was thinking about you on Saturday; we didn’t get the predicted rain here and I was hoping you didn’t either. I’m so glad you actually had blue skies!
Looks like it was a lot of fun – and yes, Blogless Sharon does look like she’s having fun
Teyani Said,
Hurrah! So glad you had Blue skies – You look fabulous in costume behind your wheel – what a great time that must have been!!
Carol Said,
How very cool. I’m so happy you all got to fully enjoy the day sans rain.
Lucia Said,
It all looks fabulous. I was quite surprised at Saturday’s weather, and I thought of you. After Miss B’s soccer game (they got creamed, but at least they didn’t get wet), we went to the sheep-shearing festival in Waltham, another event that’s much more fun when it’s not raining.
elizabeth Said,
What a great weekend! I think they’re having a reenactment weekend at a local park in the next month or so, I’ll have to check it out. I know my 11 year old son would LOVE it!
Mindy Said,
So glad the weahter was nice. The food looks delicious.
sandy Said,
Thanks so much for the pictures. I’m glad the weather cooperated. By the way, I got the Thirteenth Tale out of the library on Wed. and finished it on Sat. morning. Loved it but of course got nothing else done. Thanks for the recommendation. Have a great day. sandy
Chris Said,
I am SO glad you had good weather! Looks like it was a lot of fun.
Cookie Said,
How fab!
I’m so glad it went well and that you got your good weather.
~Kristie Said,
Yeah for good weather! I do agree that the power of the knitbloggers *must* have been what helped.
You look beautiful behind your wheel. I’m jealous I didn’t get to be a visitor on Saturday. Thankfully your photos help us all feel like we’re part of it. Thanks.
Dave Daniels Said,
I’m so glad the weather cleared for you. And it’s great that Hannah in so involved. Say Hey to BS for me. (Blogless Sharon.)
scout Said,
Looks like you had a great time!!
Helen Said,
That looks like a lot of fun!
Stephanie Said,
Well look at you. You look seriously authentic.
(I suspect that’s because you are. Well done.)
amanda Said,
Two cheers for sunshine!
Debi Said,
All that fun and nobody had “pee” issues – life IS good!
EnnaVic Said,
Wow – that looks like great fun! Well done to you and everyone else who helped plan – I bet you were tired once it was all over. Glad the weather cooperated for you
molly! Said,
Love that picture of you and the wheel! Glad it was a successful day.
Laura Said,
Oh Carole!! I wish I had time to read all the comments. How wonderful that the weather was so beautiful for your weekend! I can’t wait to see more pictures tomorrow. The food – isn’t that always just the best food you ever tasted when you’re out there busy and talking to people and working and stuff? Is that Hannah standing with her back to the camera in the photo?
You look just beautiful in that picture with your spinning wheel. I wish I could have been there.
JessaLu Said,
Beautiful photos – thank you for sharing! You’ve made me all nostalgic for wool blankets, hoopskirts, cooking over an open fire and sleeping under a canvas roof *sigh* (though I must say that I do *not* under any circumstances wax sentimental over attempting to use a port-o-potty with a hoopskirt)
Emily Said,
I hope that we will always use our power for good instead of evil.
Romi Said,
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing it. Very very cool.
Laurie Said,
We shared the good weather with you!
Is knitting allowed? What type of needle is authentic? Does the yarn have to be consistent (i.e. no tencel)?
Birdsong Said,
Sounds like one of those satisfyingly exhausting weekends! Aren’t you proud of your family?
Lolly Said,
Ahh, the blue sky! I thought about you this weekend and was happy to see the good weather. Looks like it was a great success!
Liz (the crazed weasel) Said,
oh, I was thinking of you guys while it kept on not raining, and rejoicing! Thanks for the pictures; they’re magnificent. What a cool event! You and the wheel in use is also quite the sight. Spiffy, madame, mucho spiffy.
Good on ya!
Elisabeth Said,
Yes, but did anyone steal shingles off the roof of nearby buildings and use them for firewood???
vanessa Said,
a feast for the eyes