Portrait

[iainofulva]

Though I'd add to the pictures.

Below is a shot I took (thank god for timers on cameras) for a project. From left to right: Sgt. Thomas Fuller, my wife Alison and son Nathaniel and me!

 

[jaybeach]

Nice pic, Jon -
That spot looks for all the world like a bend on one of my favorite trout streams in Michigan (I guess a lot of spots look like that!) :haha:
IM jaybe :thumbsup:

 

[rabjr]

Nice pic! Did you make your frock or buy it? I like the color and would like one just like it someday. :thumbsup:

 

[iainofulva]

That is actually Tom's pond behind us. It's maybe 1/4 acre in size and packed with turtles, bullfrogs, newts and monster bass. Gorgeous lot, gorgeous house.

As for my frock.. it is 100% hand-made by me. I think I based it on the pattern from Beth Gilgum's book. And it smells like woodsmoke.

I actually make all my garb, except the shoes and socks.

Thanks for the kudos.

 

Jon M, Is that a canteen hanging on your left hip? What kind is it? Very nice photo. I wish more folks would post pictures of themselves in their gear.

 

[iainofulva]

Jon M, Is that a canteen hanging on your left hip? What kind is it? Very nice photo. I wish more folks would post pictures of themselves in their gear.

Thanks, and yes, it's a canteen. I cannot vouch for its authenticity (I was told it's PC), but I took an old bottle, sewed some leather around it, then set it in hot water so the leather would shrink around the bottle. I have a thin strap of leather like a bandolier strap to carry it over my shoulder. It carries just over a quart of liquid.. usually Gatorade. I know Gatorade is NOT PC, but I have a fondness for electrolytes in 110 degree weather.

Jon

 

[JeffinNZ]

Where's the youngin's gun???
:crackup:
Nice photo.

 

And how about them wooden clogs the wife is wearing! Pretty cool... did you make those too?

:redthumb:

 

[Griz]

Excellant picture, Jon. Looks like you are going to be in need of another longrifle in the future. :thumbsup:
Great lookin group.

 

[shmrck1]

John,
VERY NICE PIC!!!!!!!!
thanks for sharing!!!!!!!
snake-eyes :applause: :applause: :applause: eace: :thumbsup:

 

[RiverRat]

Very nice picture! :thumbsup:

 

[iainofulva]

And how about them wooden clogs the wife is wearing! Pretty cool... did you make those too?

Nope... didn't make them.. I don't have near enough patience.

Looks like you are going to be in need of another longrifle in the future.

LOL... Indeed! Actually, my wife is interested in learning to shoot flintlock as well, so she's first. I'm thinking a .40 cal for her, and then a .32 cal for the munchkin once he's walking. The fellow on the left is also a heck of a gunsmith, so I'm planning on picking his brains and building weapons for the whole family. There is just something satisfying about that thought.

Thanks again everyone for your kind words. We really do enjoy the "sport" even though Alison and I have only been involved for a short time.


Jon