Grey Hair re-visited

[vamick]

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Well, this is the way I deal with 'old father time'..I do dye and to me thats no different than putting yer best foot foward at any time!...do ya wash yer hair? yerself? do ya comb yer hair? "God" might have imtended this er that but basic care he left up to us, just as there was no "commandment" that 'thou shalt wash yer nasty hair and body":D there is also none concerning 'the paint" on yer bodily 'vehicle'.( I always heard every old barn needs painting now and then).Im not one to put on airs ect, maybe Im using this re-en 'acting' as a vain excuse?..but after awhile, well I just didnt look right! and after all, this is historical 'acting' so- I did what hollyweird would..no it doesnt drip, run er rub off on yer dancing partner, NO ya wont look like Ronald Reagan if ya follow directions, mine looks a wee bit too dark ar first but after a week its dead on, and "only my hairdresser knows fer sure" ( know who remembers that old commercial?) and YES Id be in mental trouble if I thought it made me really 'younger' but for right now it works...now if I could find a body transplant...:D

[Charles Heath]

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Hair?

I vaguely remember having hair cover this bald noggin. ;)

[Karl F]

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Exactly Mr. Heath! The hair line is no longer receeding...it is in full retreat!
I also remember the balentine beer jingle from TV.
But I think there is a catagory missing from the poll:
-I don't dye (Because I don't care what others think!)
There were grey soldiers. Are we heading toward field fashion shows runway and all? I guess we will soon need a civil war professional model magazine!

We will know that the impressions mean nothing, research and documentation were a waste of time and our past has gone to h**l in a hand basket when, God help us the general public starts asking "Say, you fellers wasn't really in the war wuz ya?" Talk about a lost cause......

[boreguard]

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Charoles, the Lawd is jus clearin graon fo a nu face whin de hare be lebin you haid !

Field logic applied to balding
See you at Outpost !

[Danny]

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...Are we heading toward field fashion shows runway and all? I guess we will soon need a civil war professional model magazine...

Karl -

Huh? Have you read all the discussions on the AC - and I don't mean just a few - on correct hats, how to fold the brims, proper jean wool, fabric weave and thread count, homespun, socks, and underwear. If that's not "field fashion," what is?

We are already there, my friend.

btw going bald (even if you you have to shave it off) is a pretty good option. More manly I'd say.

- Dan Wykes

[Jim Moffet]

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When I shared my recent ambrotype with an old pard (from the bicentennial!) he commented that it was nice to see me in "an age appropriate impression." Meanwhile, my daughter thinks I'm trying to look like "that dead guy" Col. Horatio Van Cleve, the first commander of the Second Minnesota Volunteers! I have a bit more gray to go before getting that impression right.

Jim Moffet
1st Minnesota, Co. A
Western Brigade

[Dale Beasley]

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Charoles, the Lawd is jus clearin graon fo a nu face whin de hare be lebin you haid !--Dennis Neal

Dennis,

Are you sure your not from Jena, LA?

[JWolf]

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For men w/ grey hair there is a a very, very, specialized impression: the 37th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, The "Greybeard Regiment"

Special authority was obtained from the Secretary of War to organize one regiment, composed of men who were over forty-five years of age, but who were in good physical condition, and therefore able to perform the duty of soldiers. It was understood, however, that the regiment was to be assigned to guard and garrison duty, and was not to be put upon active service in the field, except in the event of an emergency that would justify its being ordered to perform such service.¹

¹ Report of Adjutant General of Iowa, 1863, Vol. 2, page 756 Extract from General Order No. 89:

Ages of the recruits...
Almost 600 were in their 50s
48 were in their 60s
9 were in their 70s
Curtis King, age 80, was the oldest.

When it was mustered, however, the Col., George Kincaid, did enlist some recruits that were under the age of 45., including almost 100 underage boys.

They served in a variety of different posts in the western theater, in garrison duty, guarding prisoners and serving as guards on trains.

Two sources for more information...

The Historical Sketch (primary source) from the Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers

http://www.rootsweb.com/~iabenton/civil_war/37th/37th-history.htm

An article from historynet dot com about the regiment and its eccentric and not-so-competent Col.

http://www.historynet.com/wars_conflicts/american_civil_war/3037416.html

Jim Wolf
Scott's Tennessee Battery
Huntley Camp #114, Dept. of Iowa, SUVCW

[aetius123]

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I have a lot of gray and do not try and dye it. If I did I still wouldn't look like a younger soldier, so it wouldn't help. I exercise regularly, eat sensibly (most of the time), and constantly try to improve my reenacting kit. These are things I can control and I think this greatly contributes to my impression. When I get to a point where I can't accurately portray a period soldier I'll look for other ways to stay engaged with the hobby.

My son couldn't get me to join a WWII reenacting unit, because I feel, at my age, I couldn't give an accurate representation of an army private. Fortunately, I think I have some years before I have to hang up my brogans,


John Winkler
Alamo Rifles

[Danny]

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I have a lot of gray and do not try and dye it. If I did I still wouldn't look like a younger soldier...John Winkler Alamo Rifles

John -

Hmm...compare the attached.

-Dan Wykes

[HOG.EYE.MAN]

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I always thought if someone has gray hair and beard, and wants to look younger, they should shave off the beard. Reduce the amount of gray hair showing.

Going clean shaving is not so bad.

I also know people who use dye, and for the most part, it makes them feel more authentic when no gray hair is showing. (On some individuals, I would have to agree). Of course, this is nothing more than personal preference.

[Secesh]

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Hey Danny,
Why don't you just go of and dye your hair if that's what you really want to do. It seems that you are looking for some type of justification for wanting to do it. If not mistaken, did you not also come up with the poll on how many reenact with racist thoughts and leanings in mind?? Thanks.

[Danny]

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Hey Danny,
Why don't you just go of and dye your hair if that's what you really want to do. It seems that you are looking for some type of justification for wanting to do it. If not mistaken, did you not also come up with the poll on how many reenact with racist thoughts and leanings in mind?? Thanks.

Tom -

OK, let's not dye our hair then, and never mind. I already said I personally thought bald a good way to go. You made some good points earlier. Let's shake on it and we'll call it a day.

But you can't dis me. I'll call you on that one. "Racist" was never mentioned in the other thread and you bring it up for the first time here. If your intent was to kill this thread, then you just got 'er done, friend. No thanks.

- Dan Wykes

[Secesh]

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Hello,
Not blatantly the term "racist" but the overtones of the poll were regarding how many were still fighting the War, how many still harbored period attitudes and overtones...the words were not exact but the gist was there, and in reading the posting to that I think that's exactly what the members picked up on. No hard feelings...thanks.

[TATTOOS1]

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PARDS.
i reckon the war would have made a lot of boys grey!
just live with what you have been blessed with.

bill brown
capt 43rd NC (U.K.)
W.S. MESS