Several years ago my husband asked me to go on a double date. We were to eat out at a five star restaurant called Sir Winston's aboard the Queen Mary ship with the best man from our wedding, Bob, and his (at the time girl friend) wife, Kathy. I jumped at the chance ... then he informed me we would be wearing authentic WWII uniforms. I said, "out in public in a restaurant, eh??" I reminded him we didn't have any WWII uniforms hanging in our closet so what gives? It seems Bob is a procurer of all things having to do with war reenactments ... probably all the way back to the pirates (no kidding). Putting aside my oft times shy nature ... I agreed to go. Seems there is this whole sub-culture of people that dress in period uniforms, street clothes, etc. and go out to vintage style clubs, dances, restaurants, reenactments, you name it. Who knew? After the first course of the dinner, I let my composure relax a bit and started to 'get into the mood' of the evening. Afterwards we took a stroll aboard ship and ran into a group of vintage attired people wearing street clothes from the 40's that we joined (complete strangers). They had the whole gig down to their vintage zippo lighters and cigarette cases. Even their speech was from another time. Thus began my adventure as a participant in military reenactments. Some of our best friends have been made at such events, and this week I'll share a few snapshots from several of our 'outings'. Stay tuned to see more of Mrs. Mac walking her way through history.
Photo left to right: Mr. & Mrs. Mac, Bob and Kathy
10 comments:
THAT IS WAY COOL! Seriously that is really neat! I would love to do that! Especially this week while we're finishing up "The War" on PBS. I can't wait to see more!!!!!
Connie
Hey Mrs. Mac...I am giving you a hard time again on my blog!
I just have to get back here and look at these nice pictures!!
Love Terry
Wait...what's that I hear...
"he's the boogie-woogie bugle boy from company B"...
In the words of Paris Hilton - you guys look hot!
I'm glad you stepped out of your comfort zone and had such a great time, you are starting to scare me a little though. Tee hee!
I cant wait for this walk. This sounds like fun. I'll be back!
how fun!!! you look so cute!
This is fascinating stuff...grin. Glad you shared it!~~~ Ever think about joining the Wednesday Stamper group? Its fun but/and...challenging! Better run, hubby is home every afternoon now...plantar fasiitus troubles...poor guy! His sister is scheduled for another surgery..soon. She looks good but isn't out of the woods yet,bless her heart.
awesomely cool! I love that sort of thing though I've usually been a spectator but still I love to dress the part for parties, outings you name it. We have a theater streak in our family. Love the pic...it looks totally authentic! can't wait for more!
BTW the pics of your kids and their houew is too cool! and that grandbaby...he's gorgeous!! the moonrise aint too bad either...:)
You have a lovely life, you know...:)
Oh my!!
Mrs. Mac...A WW11 United States soldier that is talking Canadian, eh????
hmmm........Love Terry, huh?
PS...The pictures are absolutely scrumptious!
I'm thinking that a copy of the WWII attire photo could be printed and offered for sale on my etsy art site as VINTAGE EPHEMERA.
:)
....the whole thing sounds fun.
I have friends who reenact the medieval times --complete with no showers....sadly, they never smell too good during the summer reenactment events!
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