Rendezvous Rules?

[Vaino]

Read in "Muzzleblasts" awhile ago an article mainly complaining about not being traditional at a rendezvous or traditional gathering.

The author had the experience of being at a traditional gathering and the rule was that if non-traditional gear was to be used in camp, it had to be unloaded at night. Well....an individual complied w/ the "night time unloading" rule but sometime the next day was visited by the author and the author saw part of an exposed plastic cooler.

This "incident" as explained by the author, "completely ruined my outing", so "they" made an addendum to the "night time unloading" rule that prohibited any modern item or device to be openly exposed during day light hours....even in a tent or dwelling.

My question....are rendezvous or other traditional gatherings this restrictive? Never been to either and was just awonderin'.....Fred

 

[Coot]

Never heard of the unload at night "rule". Many events restrict the days/hours that vehicles are allowed in camp which is a good thing IMHO. Rondys are generally very loose re HC, with "old timey" often being acceptable. Most rondys are organized to be laid back fun events for the participants & there is not a lot of general public present - many have restricted hours for anyone not "dressed out". Even if not too HC, many rondys have rules like "no modern gear to be left in sight" - which means cover your cooler with a blanket or leave your tent closed. It helps to think of a rondy as a brief escape from the modern world and things like cars, colemans and coolers destroy the illusion. Reenactments on the other hand place a high premium on HC as they try to replicate an accurate scene from the past and the general public is typically invited to watch (& hopefully learn). Juried events - where the participants outfits and camps are required to be pre-approved (by submitting pictures to the organizers) will not allow things which are out of the specific period and location portrayed by the event. All events have a certain amount of "cheating" - but if others can't see it, smell it or hear it, then there is no problem.

 

[Brian Heap]

Being on a tight budget, I was fortunate to find a used boy scout wall tent, $80.00, and a frame kit is $160.00 and I thought I'd scored big time. Now I find out I can't use it at rondy's cuz it ain't white. I wanted to bring several rifles and pistols to shoot, and was wanting to keen them out of sight in my tent. All I now have is a white canvas 10 by 12 tarp and plan on a lean to. This leaves me wondering what to do about security of my rifles? I was told to camp out in the parking lot/ That being the case I'll bring my 1955 Shasta camp trailer which is older than most of the white tents present, making it more period correct. ha ha ha

 

[tenngun]

Being hc is a choice. I have been to some loose ones and tight ones. Been to one that was planed to be tight but real bad rain turned the camp in to a mud pound. Pickups and vans got stuck on unload days :td: there was naught we could do.
I feel sorry for the old boy who's experience was effected by some one else's lack of hc. But to parafrase carlin people who are less hc then me are sloppy, people who are more are stitch counters or even wise stitch nazis.
No matter what the rules are you have to see to your own camp, and that's all you can do.
I know the problem of limited funds and it's a pia, but you have to have a minimum level of stuff. I think we all have the next year we will do better then this year mentality.

 

[jethro224]

All I now have is a white canvas 10 by 12 tarp and plan on a lean to. This leaves me wondering what to do about security of my rifles?

I camp in a lean-to setup or diamond. Depending on the event (public?) I store my rifles accordingly. Many times I will leave my guns locked in my vehicle until I need them for the shoot. Or I may carry my rifle with me whenever I leave my camp.
When there are folks I trust camped around me I will tuck my rifle under my blankets when I leave my camp. Any public will be closely watched by my friends.
At small events which are not open to the public I don't worry one bit about my guns. I leave them right out in plain sight. At those events I know everyone there. Nobody there would mess with another man's guns under penalty of a buttwhuppin' and an invitation to never come back.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

I have been to about 20 easterns. Some were so lax that it did affect the enjoyment. Seeing kerosene lamps used in one camp, that also used a small cast iron cook stove was ridiculous. Thank heavens the rules were tightened up. However the decision of where to draw the line gets fuzzy. Should a tipi have buffalo hide instead of canvas. Should we throw out everybody wearing fruit of the looms? Should tents made of sunforger be permitted.

 

[MountainRanger]

Then there are those like me who at almost 71 am just a bit adverse to getting down on the ground. It's anyone's guess if I'd make it back up again. I had a few years of several infantry regiment's plus Ft Benning'sRangerCommittee'sversion of how to practice being wet, cold, tired, hungry and P.O.'d. I enjoy my Coleman Insta-Tent (over 6' tall in center), which I use at shoots and love it!

I just had too much fun in my youth and my pain killers prove it. I sure respect those who can do the full HC bit... I did, once. But a pox on those who won't others play unless everythibg worn, carried, used, cooked with, and of course shot is HC. Hopefully, the folks putting on that event mentioned their preferences in that regard. Maybe those fellas sent up smoke signals (definitely HC) instead of emailed or snail-mail announcement... Hehe

 

[Silky921]

Being doing rendezvous for over 15 years, always having loads of fun. The last one, at 7 eagles historical center, we were told to go to sleep at midnight as we were too loud. There were 5 of us just talking around a fire.

Needless to say I'm not going back there.

Point being, each event has it's own rules, organizational structure and "culture". When it doubt, ask the person in charge.

 

[nhmoose]

There are Idiots in every part of our sport.

However that guy is truly challenged in human contact and seems mentally challenged when sight of a cooler RUINS the event for him. He needs his meds adjusted IMHO.

 

[Artificer]

I agree, would it have been so difficult to just politely remind the person about covering up the cooler from plain sight?

Gus

 

[coloradoclyde]

My question....are rendezvous or other traditional gatherings this restrictive? Never been to either and was just awonderin'.....Fred

I don't think "restrictive" is the right word....
People use to be more conscientious and compliant with rules.
Rules also use to be enforced........
Now it seems, no one gives a "flip".. :cursing:

 

[Keb]

I've been going to rondyvoos for over 30 years and they have changed. I have also changed (I'm 30 years older now). It seems the rules have eased up some since most participants are old folks like myself. However, it all depends on which rondyvoo you go to. The national rondyvoos sponsored by the NRLHF/NMLRA have a set of rules posted on their web sites. It's up to the booshway, his staff and the participants of any particular rondyvoo to enforce these rules. What is allowed at the Southeastern primitive may not be allowed at the Eastern rondyvoo because of different staff, etc. Usually just keeping modern stuff out of sight is acceptable. Another option if you don't have a primitive camp (yeah, I know...white canvas) is to camp in the modern camp. You may pitch any style or color tent over there. You can have plastic picnic tables, Coleman stoves & lanterns and pink flamingos surrounding your tent if you so desire. It's the modern camping area so you may have to listen to a gas powered generator all night. You can still partake of all the events of the rondyvoo (primitive dress required) and get a good night's sleep between the tommyhawk throwin and bow n'arrow shootin.

 

[ohio ramrod]

I have been rendezvousing (if there is such a word) for over twenty five years and all events from NRLHF events to locals and all allowed "modern" items to be unloaded during "entry hours". Yes I have been reminded if the cooler cover slipped off. But it was just that- reminded. As to inside the lodge, and out of sight never had a problem of any kind!I always use plain old garbage bags for the dirty laundry as long as no one sees it no problems. :hmm:

 

[54ball]

This "incident" as explained by the author, "completely ruined my outing",

Yet the squadron of C130s, the sea of F150 roofs, the noise from the interstate/highway, Jr. with the I Phone, Kettle Korn Vendors, Iron Gates, Park personnel on ATVs, Ice ATV wagon, Porto Potties, 1950s patio furniture, Jack Sparrow, (He's always there) the Freak show(We've all seen them), mowed grass, and lastly the historically incorrect BS used to cover historically incorrect BS is conveniently ignored and the corner of a cooler ruins his day. :bull:

No, what really ruins someones day is a grown man being chastised like a four year old because the always acceptable burlap sack slips off his cooler.

If someone wants a reason for their trip to be ruined they can easily find it.

I just wish folks would look to thier own selves instead of worrying and lamenting about others.

 

[nit wit]

The Ancient Ones Of Maine are easy on new folks just starting out and we have a modern area for nylon and plenty of other sites for folks not quite up to snuff! If we want this to continue we need to help new folks and not drive them off. Teach don't preach!.
Nit Wit

 

[coloradoclyde]

Teach don't preach!.

So much wisdom in three little words..... :thumbsup:

 

[Brian Heap]

:v Well, I'm still new and learning, but I think that being pc is a good thing. Somewhere there needs to be rules for each of us to follow. I'd hate to have a motorhome parked next to my camp, and have to listen to a generator running half the time. I someone's cover slips, why not just mention it, or walk over and fix it if they're not home at the moment, no reason to let it ruin a fun event.

 

[mooman76]

If one small thing ruined the entire event then he was on the edge of ruin to start with. No everyone can have everything 100% P/C and the sport is dying out in many places. Yes it nice to see everything correct but no matter how hard you try if someone looks deep enough, they are going to find flaws. Lets have a little leeway. Like someone mentioned, just ask them to cover it up of move it back out of sight.

 

[tenngun]

The fact many try to take children throws a monkey wrench in to the camp. Children, up to teens may not be interested in keeping hc. C Csaid teach don't preach, very good advice. We want to be an hc camp, but we have to be forgiving. We don't want to make it a torture-adult only-police state event. You can look overhead at the most hc event and see contrails in the sky, maybe hear trucks on the nearest highway, and you may make an hc meal but use out of season ingredients. Steel hides in your gun barrel, flame retardants hide in your canvas, nylon hides in your blankets or wool cloth. You may even have a Granny Smith in your apple pie that was baked in a tin reflector oven.