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Author Topic: What was a Longhunter  (Read 1528 times)

Offline Longhunter

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« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2009, 12:29:07 PM »
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A lot of modern ... myth ... has developed all about the "longhunters".

So then I'm  mythological?... :rotf
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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2009, 10:47:49 AM »
Like any aspect of our "hobby", modern thinking and distorted images have moved in and ... distorted things.  

Just look what has happened to Pirate reenacting since those Pirates of the Carib movies came out of Hollyweird!  They are now FLOODED with johnny depp wannabees staggering around  - and doing it intentionally, not just when drunk.  

Or how many "scouts" had to suddenly be running UP mountains after the most recent Last of the Mohicans movie.  And all those Cherokee Pipe Hawks after The Patriot.  

Hollyweird distorts things.  And then it gets carried over into "accepted" practice and passed on to other people and newbies as "the way" things are done.

Mark Baker's books and videos are a pretty good introduction to the "longhunter".  Just be wary of all the Xerox Clones of him - who used Mark's personal outfit as their sole source of research for their own outfits - some even matching the tears/patches on his clothing.

Mythology abounds in our ... hobby.

Mikey - that grumpy ol' German blacksmith out in the Hinterlands
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Offline Uncle Russ

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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2009, 11:32:55 AM »
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Mythology abounds in our ... hobby.

Amen Brother!!

I normally use the term "Old wives tales", but I like mythology better, sounds more gentlemanly like.

Uncle Russ...
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Offline Bovine Scatoligist

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« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2009, 12:57:53 AM »
"What is a longhunter?"

As a general rule of thumb, a guy about six inches taller than a shorthunter

Wouldn't it be the guy with the worst aim?LOL! Jist a thought!!
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« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2009, 10:18:28 AM »
i sem to recall that for making leather that the spring/summer/fall hides were better just the opposite as for fur bearers, something about the protien and more hide less hair in the warmer months anyone hear of this?
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« Reply #20 on: February 25, 2009, 05:41:09 PM »
That's my understanding TG.
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Offline Indiana

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« Reply #21 on: February 25, 2009, 08:25:45 PM »
If you are interested in longhunters, I HIGHLY reccomend getting a copy of John Curry's "Rockhouses and Rhododendron".  It is very helpful in understanding the lifestyle of the early longhunters.
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« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2009, 10:04:07 PM »
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If you are interested in longhunters, I HIGHLY reccomend getting a copy of John Curry's "Rockhouses and Rhododendron". It is very helpful in understanding the lifestyle of the early longhunters.

I checked with Amazon.com and it's not available.. :(
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« Reply #23 on: February 26, 2009, 08:32:35 AM »
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"What is a longhunter?"

As a general rule of thumb, a guy about six inches taller than a shorthunter

The ladies say it's a few inches longer than a short hunter!  HA!

Speaking of Mark Baker clones, aka "Brownies" I saw Mr. Baker at an event, and he was walking about with a mutual aquaintence.  This mutual friend spoke to me at first light the following morning, and told me that Mark was going to have some fun with the wanna-be's.  It was very cold and frost was on the grass, and Mark was going to go barefoot (even though he did have greased mocs to wear to keep his feet dry).  He wanted to see how many yahoos also went barefoot when they saw him barefoot, instead of keeping their feet comfortable.  

Sure enough, Mark appeared with some mocs, and the crowd gathered, and Mark removed his mocs, and so did most of them.., promptly.  

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Offline mike rumping

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« Reply #24 on: February 26, 2009, 09:16:49 PM »
I saw you're thinking of getting a copy of John Curry's "Rockhouses and Rhododendron", try getting him at   boone1773@Yahoo.com  or call him at (765) 342-4242, and tell him I gave the information to you, OK?  Not
sure if that's his phone# anymore but you can also get him at :    
Dry Fork Publishing
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Harrodsburg, Ky.  40330
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Offline Indiana

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« Reply #25 on: February 27, 2009, 12:52:09 AM »
Yeah, John only sells the book through himself.  I bought my copy directly through him last summer at Friendship.  I wouldn't wait long to order a copy though, because he has said there will not be a second printing.  It's a fantastic book and the book itself is constructed in a very old fashioned way.  

http://dryforkpublishing.com/

That website has info on the book and contact info for ordering a copy.
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« Reply #26 on: February 27, 2009, 06:51:15 PM »
Holy moley ...that's a pricey book.. :Doh! ..I sent my check in anyway...what goods money if ya don't spend it???  :lol:
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« Reply #27 on: March 07, 2009, 11:03:15 AM »
I got my autographed copy of John Currys book, "Rockhouses and Rhododendron" today. It looks like a great book with lots of pictures...me like pichers... :sleep

Thanks Indiana and Mike for recommending the book....  :shake
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Offline Christiaan

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« Reply #28 on: April 28, 2009, 09:56:18 AM »
In South African currency that is an awful lot of money. My birthday is coming up in May.  I better talk to the lady.  I think that book will be a great birthday present.

I wonder if he can do a credit card cause to get a dollar check is a nightmare.
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Offline SimonG

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« Reply #29 on: April 30, 2009, 12:40:37 PM »
If Ron likes the book that is good enough for me, hurry up and sleep more Longhunter and let us know if it is worth the plews.

Christiaan, my vriend Ek is seker ons kan maak 'n boek toon op op jou tuis ...
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