SC - Period cookshop at Pennsic?

[Susan Fox-Davis]

Siegfried Heydrich wrote:

>     Other things (non-cooking) that I'm surprised no one has done at Pennsic
> are things like a shoe (or boot) shine stand. Scotchguard your shoes for a
> buck? Five bucks if it's starting to rain? Another would be a sword wrapping
> and repair station; re-tape your sword, have an assortment of thrusting tips
> that can be quickly added, instant lanyards, clamps for emergency bellguard
> re-attachment, etc. While you wait! Or perhaps a chainmail dry cleaning
> booth (rent a concrete mixer, load it with sand and vinegar, toss in a
> hauberk, roll it for 5 minutes, pull it out, shake it, and it'll gleam)
> Things that would provide an immediate and distinct service while allowing
> you to turn a tidy profit. You won't get rich, but it'll certainly pay for
> the event!

I've thought about this.  Sometimes, just when I need an excuse to be sociable
at an event, I'll cruise around the field carrying my armor repair kit, anvil
and tape and see if anyone needs a quick rivet, wrap or stitch.  Setting up a
repair station =right= by the battlefields sounds like a winning way!

Selene
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