Zabaglione - was, Re: SC - Book Review WAS Verjus

[pat fee]

Actually, I think the price that was quoted was $3,500, wasn't it?  If it was
$350, that sounds like a good deal!

Kiri

Bethany Public Library wrote:

> I suppose I'll have to wade in on this one, since I am a tentseller in one
> or other of my current incarnations.
>
> A decently made period tent is well worth $350.00 USED,  particularly if you
> intend to live in it for any stretch of time. Think of it....The tent is
> warmer at night and cooler during the day than a rip-stop monster. It is
> structurally more sound. It "breathes" if made from natural fibers. It's
> walls are adjustable, so that you can lift a corner or two to let the breeze
> flow through and can place the doors wherever you please if it's a wall type
> tent (not a wedge). Usually it will sleep many more people than aforesaid
> nylon monstrosity, and in a much more comfortable manner. Lastly (but only
> because our space here is limited), it looks one hell of a lot better than a
> nylon tent, no matter how creative you get with the camoflage.
>
> $350.00 is not a lot for a historical canvas tent. I happen to own one
> affectionately known as the Big Top that cost over $1,000.00 to buy seven
> years ago. It is graceful, enormous, and still going strong. It's likely to
> last me at least 20 years if I contiunue to care for it well. This tent has
> survived hurricanes, and was the only tent we dare leave standing in the
> tornado Pennsic a few years ago. It housed all of my camp for the night
> (some 30 or so people) without a leak, creak or shudder. Nothing inside was
> wet the next day.
>
> <<warning, shameless plug>>
> If any of ya'll are looking for period tentage, I happen to be a dealer for
> Panther Primatives, and can get you the best deal you can broker for such a
> fine residence (even if you were going to deal with the MFR, I can get you a
> better price). I can also steer you clear of some of the pricey pitfalls,
> instruct you on how to make your own poles and cross-bars, and can help you
> discover the joys of shelving in a tent (yes, you can have shelves without
> importing furniture---a stong bonus for merchants and those with wee ones).
> We also sell our own manufacture of splicing braces that allow you to take
> those long ridge poles or uprights and cut them in half for transport. They
> are much stronger than the mfr's.
> <<end shameless plug>>
>
> Historical tentage is not for everyone. Tents are available from around $250
> and up, depending upon style and options. But I can attest that it makes the
> whole event experience so very much nicer. An added bonus is that flame
> retardant canvas will not melt and fuse to your skin if you accidentally set
> the lantern too close to the walls, the way nylon does.
>
> Cheers
>
> Aoife
>
> Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:39:30 EST
> From: CBlackwill at aol.com
> Subject: Re: SC - tents (Was:Book on Mongol Foods, Islamic Medicine)
>
> $3500!!!  For a TENT???  This one had better come with dancing girls and a
> concubine...
>
> Man cannot live on bread alone... he must have beer to soak it in.
>
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