My old hat finally gave up the ghost after 30 years and I had to grab a quick substitute. I`ll have me a good one before next year.
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2024 Chehaw Frontier Festival?
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My old hat finally gave up the ghost after 30 years and I had to grab a quick substitute. I`ll have me a good one before next year.
We got home last night. Long ride from the mountains to the festival and back again. Something like 700 miles when it was all said and done.
It was well worth every mile. My kids had a ball the whole time, and blew through most of their money buying gifts for everyone they know. Lots to look at and lots to participate in. I didn't take near enough pictures, but the memories are etched in my mind.
The highlight for me was seeing @Nicodemus and @chehawknapper working in tandem. Whether it was skinning and butchering a deer with flakes of Coastal Plains chert, or teaching onlookers about firemaking, knapping, hide tanning, or any other aspect of life from the era, these two are the master class.
It was also a pleasure to run into a few fellow GONers. Always nice to put a face with a name.
Thanks to all, for the memories.
Mr. Ben, teaching as he works.
Mr. Nick, who my children now adore.
How could anyone not be impressed with this?
Throwing the tomahawk. My son already requested we fire up the forge and make more hawks.
The mule skinners kept the roads hot.
Handmade crafts and beadwork galore!
My daughter bought pressed flowers for everyone. Real works of art.
Already making plans to go back.
It was well worth every mile. My kids had a ball the whole time, and blew through most of their money buying gifts for everyone they know. Lots to look at and lots to participate in. I didn't take near enough pictures, but the memories are etched in my mind.
The highlight for me was seeing @Nicodemus and @chehawknapper working in tandem. Whether it was skinning and butchering a deer with flakes of Coastal Plains chert, or teaching onlookers about firemaking, knapping, hide tanning, or any other aspect of life from the era, these two are the master class.
It was also a pleasure to run into a few fellow GONers. Always nice to put a face with a name.
Thanks to all, for the memories.
Mr. Ben, teaching as he works.
Mr. Nick, who my children now adore.
How could anyone not be impressed with this?
Throwing the tomahawk. My son already requested we fire up the forge and make more hawks.
The mule skinners kept the roads hot.
Handmade crafts and beadwork galore!
My daughter bought pressed flowers for everyone. Real works of art.
Already making plans to go back.
I think you are supposed to jam it down on your head good then tighten the hat band until your head assumes the shape of the hat. LOL
slow motion
Senior Member
Looks like a fine hat to me though if memory serves me correctly you were wearing a knitted, maybe, hat perhaps green a couple years ago. Need to rephrase my question. Wasn't implying the hat needed to be stretched to fit YOUR head. Meant for that style of hat is it stretched or is there a seam sewn in?My old hat finally gave up the ghost after 30 years and I had to grab a quick substitute. I`ll have me a good one before next year.
Showed pics to the wife this morning. Said had thought we might go but wanted to get in a last hunt. She replied, half joking, so I got cheated? Not sure I'll share the pics @northgeorgiasportsman posted of the wares for sale. She might not be jokingly this time.
Camille and I sure hated to miss the Festival. I just couldn't get up enough steam to git it done, Hate to admit it but these 89 ice cream seasons have taken a toll on this old man. Glad you folks had a good time. Thanks for the pictures. Sure would be good to have a spring meet somewhere north of Macon. Wishing all on this Forum a great 2024. SG1
Thanks again for the lessons, @Nicodemus
Coleman had his test this evening. You be the judge.
First, we collected a bird's nest from our birch tree.
Then we applied what Nick taught us with our new fire steel.
Waiting on char cloth to cool
Now we're just warming our hands with a hard-earned fire!
Coleman had his test this evening. You be the judge.
First, we collected a bird's nest from our birch tree.
Then we applied what Nick taught us with our new fire steel.
Waiting on char cloth to cool
Now we're just warming our hands with a hard-earned fire!
The Original Rooster
Mayor of Spring Hill
Good job young man!
fishfryer
frying fish driveler
This post, and these pictures, make it all worthwhile. A real skill, with young people who want to learn, and take the lessons taught to them to heart and to use them. Ya`ll are good folks, Wes, and Coleman and Miss Layla are a major part of the good hope for this country in the future. I offer ya`ll a standing invitation to come back this next year, to spend another weekend with us, and continue their learning of even more skills to insure a better future.
I`m proud beyond belief for them.
That old Courier de Bois Toque finally wore out after about 30 years of cold, black powder smoke, dropped in several campfires and cooking fires, and throwing at a particular youngun to try to wake him up to make a fire, ..... let`s just say its time for a new hat.
trad bow
wooden stick slinging driveler
Sure was a lot of good people there sharing knowledge and skills to those willing to learn
Jester896
Senior Clown
Great Job Big C! I could tell you were well on your way.
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Throwing fire from my old flintlock rifle.
Geffellz18
Senior Member
This is too cool-Have never been to this type of festival before…Going to have to make it down that way for one of these.
So fortunate that there are still those teaching these skills to the younger generations!
So fortunate that there are still those teaching these skills to the younger generations!
BriarPatch99
Senior Member
@northgeorgiasportsman .... Pleasure to meet You and the Kids!!!
Ben and I breaking down a deer with flint and bone tools.
gobbleinwoods
Keeper of the Magic Word
Never did figure out who the man in the brown coat was. In the background of this picture.
BriarPatch99
Senior Member
I believe he said his name was Davis ... but I don't hear well...
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