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<BODY BACKGROUND="spoon_and_blade_i000005.gif" TEXT=#000000 LINK=#FF8040 VLINK=#FF8000 BGCOLOR=#C0C0C0 > <BASE TARGET="_top"> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <IMG SRC="spoon_and_blade_i000016.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=132 HEIGHT=98 > </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:14pt;'>These are links that I thought were either pretty useful for information, a good resource, had some good stories to them or where just plain fun.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:25pt;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s33 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:25pt;'><B></B></FONT><FONT style='font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s33 HREF="http://www.elverumske.no/">Elverumske Skieløber Compagnie (The Elverum Company of Skiborn Troops)</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s33 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:15pt;'></FONT><FONT style='font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt;'>A Norwegian Reinactment group.... They fight on skies!  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:25pt;'><B></B></FONT><FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.northwestjournal.ca/"> Northwest Journal</A>  </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B></B></FONT>This site has a lot of good useful information on a lot of different topics. It is based out of Canada so it has a different perspective and time frame then I usually do. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Geyser/3216/">The Rendezvous Page</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> I have a link to one of the articles from this site on my home page. I liked some of his stuff so much I even borrowed a couple of pictures and the background. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.elbtipi.com/">Eddie Little Bear's Tipi</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> His wife sells some of the best mushrooms I've ever had at Mama Bear's Kitchen. Plus the site is pretty good too, but it's the mushrooms that earned the spot on the list.   </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.historicgames.com/sitemap.html">MacGregor Historic Games</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> He has a small section for Reenactors that has some interesting history on Scottish attire as well as some funny flatlander stories. That and he sells historic games. I linked to his site map because I found it easier to use.  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.ghostforge.com/">Ghost Forge</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> These people make some of the nicest clothes. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.smoke-fire.com/">Smoke And Fire</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> They produce a monthly newspaper that lists various different events for just about every time period and a lot of good articles. They also have a store in which you can buy various different items. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://jas-townsend.com/">JAS. Townsend and Son</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Manufacturer of various articles of clothing and other useful items. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.hideandfur.com/">Moscow Hide and Fur</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> The name pretty much says it all, but just in case you need it spelled out. They mainly sell hides, fur, rawhide and leather. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.trackofthewolf.com/">Track of the Wolf</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Muzzle loading gun parts and supplies  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.pantherprimitives.com/">Panther Primitives</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Manufacturer of some pretty good tents. They also sell clothes and period every day items as well.  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.springvalleylodges.com/index.ivnu">Spring Valley Lodges</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Another fine manufacturer of good tents. Plus I do a lot of events with these guys and I just wouldn't feel right not giving them a plug since they've helped out friends of mine in a pinch.  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.dixiegunworks.com">Dixie Gun Works</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Retailer of many fine Black Powder weapons and accessories. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.militaryheritage.com">Military Heritage</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Retailer of many fine Black Powder weapons and accessories. (Sometimes I like being redundant) </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.loyalistarms.freeservers.com/mainpage.html">Loyalist Arms</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Manufacturer of Black Powder weapons. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.stitchinscotsman.com/">Stichin' Scotsman</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Leather goods and clothes. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.rockinghorse-farm.com/">Rocking Horse Farm</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Period clothing patterns. Nessa seems to like them a lot. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.sew-it-seams.com/index.html">Sew it Seams</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Custom made period clothing.  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.mountaintoptradingco.com/">Mountain Top Trading Company</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Period shooting and camping supplies. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.baldmountain.net/">Bald Mountain Moccasins</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> The best costum made footwear anywhere. I own a pair of these and highly recommend them.  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.bradleycompanyofthefox.com/main.html">Bradly Company of the Fox</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> They put on the annual <A class=s0 HREF="http://www.bradleycompanyofthefox.com/cgi-bin/tradefair/tfinfo.cgi?ACTION=show_it_now&id=31">Oshkosh Trade Fair</A> and they also do a couple of the same events we do. I've purchased quite a few emergency items from them, especially flints.  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.turkeyfootllc.com">Turkey Foot Trading Company and Forge LLC</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> They have a great supply of dried edibles, hemp products and much more.  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:13pt;'></FONT><FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://octobercountry.com/index.php">October Country</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> Muzzleloading shooting supplies. They carry large Caliber patches for muzzleloaders </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.wmboothdraper.com/Linen/linens_index.htm">Wm. Booth Draper</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B></B></FONT>A fine selection of fabrics and other needs that a re-enactor will need.<FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B>  </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.woodsrunner.com/">Woods R</B><B>unner</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B></B></FONT>Monsieur Viseux, Coureurs De Bois. On multiple occasions I've been fortunate enough to share a fire with him and view his wares. </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.fairewynds.com/">Faire Wynds</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B></B></FONT>Some of the best perfomers and entertainers I've seen at any rendezvous, re-enactment or festival.<FONT style='font-size:15pt;'><B>   </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <A HREF="http://www.Kalamazooshow.com/"><IMG SRC="http://www.Kalamazooshow.com/baner1_animated.gif" ALT="Kalamazoo Living History Show" WIDTH="400" HEIGHT="53" BORDER="0"></A> </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s3 style='text-align: center;'>  <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript">var site="s19spoonandblade";var g_frames=true; </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript1.2" src="http://s19.sitemeter.com/js/counter.js?site=s19spoonandblade"> </script> <noscript> <a href="http://s19.sitemeter.com/stats.asp?site=s19spoonandblade" target="_top"> <img src="http://s19.sitemeter.com/meter.asp?site=s19spoonandblade" alt="Site Meter" border=0></a> </noscript>    </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV>