Diane and Scotty Meek were gracious hosts when we went to the rendezvous on Saturday. They showed us around the traders posts and introduced us to their friends. They have been going to the rendezvous for ten years. In order to camp in the traditional area all of your equipment must be of that period-1800's.
Diane has made all their clothes. She has used the Lucet to make the cord on the shirt and her necklace. As we shopped in the trader's area she carried her basket to put things in. (There were no plastic or paper bags then.) It down poured rain while we were shopping so we ran for cover in a trader's shop. It only lasted about 15 minutes. It did rain heavily during each night and that made the area muddy and soggy. There is a little stream behind them that ran thru the trading area. Quite nice .
This is their camping area. Scotty made them a double bed and places to hang their clothes. So much nicer than sleeping on the ground, besides it rained a lot.
They purchased some more chairs while we were shopping. Scotty made the chest to keep some of their food in.
See the barrel with Scotty's name on it? The wooden soap dish and the wooden eating bowls are there. Diane served us a lemon bar in the wooden bowls. Fun!
Scotty found this charcoal burner and it makes cooking and heating water easier. They have a nice clean, attractive, period camp. So glad we got to meet them. Diane is Colette's high school chum.
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