Ask a factory worker/reenactor/musician

[remy_lebeau8]

Why? Because why the fuck not. Ill answer what I can

 

[RobDownSouth]

Tell us about the worst gig you ever had as a musician.

 

[remy_lebeau8]

Tell us about the worst gig you ever had as a musician.

Went to adjust my amp and the strap on my guitar broke. Before I could catch it, the neck spun and cracked when it hit the amp

 

[glynndah]

My flooring guy brought his girlfriend with him to "help" when he installed my floor. Is this a usual practice?

 

[remy_lebeau8]

My flooring guy brought his girlfriend with him to "help" when he installed my floor. Is this a usual practice?

Depends. What kind of floor?

 

[glynndah]

Depends. What kind of floor?

Vinyl tiles. He messed it up the first time {girlfriend was "helping" then, too} so he's back repairing/replacing some tiles.

 

[yossi]

Civil War reenactor? Are you a yank or a rebel?

 

[remy_lebeau8]

Vinyl tiles. He messed it up the first time {girlfriend was "helping" then, too} so he's back repairing/replacing some tiles.

If it was an install I would say weird. If it was a refinish not so much. Those guys tend to be family run

 

[remy_lebeau8]

Civil War reenactor? Are you a yank or a rebel?

Yes and yes. Most of us do both sides as needed, but I'm generally rebel. I'm in the north so the bluebellies need someone to fight.

 

[yossi]

Yes and yes. Most of us do both sides as needed, but I'm generally rebel. I'm in the north so the bluebellies need someone to fight.

That's really cool. We have a historic village down here where they do reenactment weekends, and Gettysburg isn't too far - their stuff is fascinating to watch.

What's the longest you've done a reenactment for? Do you try to stay as much in character as possible, like not using current bathrooms and the like?

 

[remy_lebeau8]

That's really cool. We have a historic village down here where they do reenactment weekends, and Gettysburg isn't too far - their stuff is fascinating to watch.

What's the longest you've done a reenactment for? Do you try to stay as much in character as possible, like not using current bathrooms and the like?

About a week. The gettysburg that was put on by the town this year as a matter of fact. Was there Wednesday through Sunday morning. I try and stay in character as much as possible. I like some of the modern things, like port o johns and bottled water (at least I put it in a canteen). I saw too many people get sick from trucked in water so I bring my own.

 

[glynndah]

If it was an install I would say weird. If it was a refinish not so much. Those guys tend to be family run

It's a local company. A rather quirky place. Mostly carpet and flooring displays, but there's also a stage for musical performances.

 

[Laurel]

What's involved in reenacting factory work?

 

[remy_lebeau8]

It's a local company. A rather quirky place. Mostly carpet and flooring displays, but there's also a stage for musical performances.

Not so bad. We used to have a thrift shop with a stage. That's where all the cool kids played

 

[remy_lebeau8]

What's involved in reenacting factory work?

Loosing your hearing for one

 

[glynndah]

What's involved in reenacting factory work?

I'm thinking beers and bandaids.

 

[remy_lebeau8]

I'm thinking beers and bandaids.

Throw in an eyepatch and missing finger or two and you're pretty well on. I won't drink at work though. I like my fingers.

 

[glynndah]

Throw in an eyepatch and missing finger or two and you're pretty well on. I won't drink at work though. I like my fingers.

Don't all reenactments involve some sort of alcohol?

 

[remy_lebeau8]

Don't all reenactments involve some sort of alcohol?

No we are all sober all the time. *tries to keep straight face*

 

[glynndah]

No we are all sober all the time. *tries to keep straight face*

The quote "Hold my beer and watch this time" springs to mind.

 

[remy_lebeau8]

The quote "Hold my beer and watch this time" springs to mind.

Depends on the group really. Every group I've been around tend to wait till after the battles to do any drinking. We wait for spectators to leave. None of us wanna get hurt on the field. What you're thinking of is 4th of july

 

[Killswitch]

Theres some civil war re actors a couple streets over. The kid was telling me they all walk around with their wool pants down airing out their boxers when they are on break or at camp....lol

Theyre geeks but nice folk.

 

[remy_lebeau8]

Theres some civil war re actors a couple streets over. The kid was telling me they all walk around with their wool pants down airing out their boxers when they are on break or at camp....lol

Theyre geeks but nice folk.

We normally are. I wear cottons or light weight wool. Perk of being a western theatre confederate