eenactors obviously have their own toys, their own collection of neat stuff, their own treasures. Many of these have been purchased from the sutlers and craftspeople who cater to colonial reenactors. Many people's treasures are trade goods, that is, items they received in trade for making or doing something. Some were gifts from special friends and for special kindnesses. Some items are won in competition. All are mostly or entirely hand-made.

I have some special belongings too, and because I have this website, I get to share them with those who are interested. I wish I could share other reenactors' wonderful stuff too, but maybe next year I can manage to do that. For now, here is some of my things and descriptions about them:

• Powder horns. I have three now (a girl can never have too many powderhorns!):
  • my Chauncey Goodrich 1756 horn
  • my Chauncey Goodrich WAR horn in the style of John Bush
  • my newest, a simple and elegant powder horn with nozzle and sundial/compass, made by fellow Ranger Wade Stoner (whom the Indians call the Black Fox because he sneaks into their camps at night during the Lake George Tactical and "kills" them every year!)
    
    
• Neck knife and shooting bag, and a hand-made pick and brush, to use with my new powder horn—I made the bag myself (it is still a work in progress) while Wade Stoner made the neck knife and sheath for me
  
  
• Purple and white wampum choker on braintanned leather, and a turkey feather, both a gift from the leader of the Seven Nations of the Canadas (a Native reenacting unit), the late Gerry Cook. Yes, gifts from the enemy — very special indeed
  
  
• My special trek tarp—many people have asked about my trek tarp and I know people find this site by searching for one. So, click here to read all about my trek tarp and how you can have one just like it
  
  
• Ornamentation (Jewelry and such) ranging from trade silver to beads, and more
  

• Straps and ties, including a tumpline and straps woven by the very talented Ellis Delahoy
  
  
• My wonderful backpack
  
  
• My fantastic new haversack (using an Ellis Delahoy strap)
  
  
• Diverse other treasures: 
  • a hand-made antler whistle
  • a pick and brush set made by John Bauer