|
|
Post by rmli on Dec 13, 2009 19:56:24 GMT -8
Well, at least I know who the culprits are in our section. Thank you Seph, for taking care of this mess! As a non-smoker, I'm in complete agreement with you. It will not happen again. Probably the simplest thing to do is to put a butt can at each end of the firebay. That, or they can field strip the filters and put them in thier pockets. Just like in BCT.
|
|
|
|
Post by Craig Kortkamp on Dec 13, 2009 21:55:00 GMT -8
I would also like to thank Seph for mentioning this. I agree with what he says, and I AM a smoker. At the time period we represent cigarettes did not have filters. We work so hard to make sure our equipment and kit are period correct. It's so important to each and everyone of us. Would any of us wear a helmet in the trench battle that dated from the late 1950's. No, of course not. Well filtered cigarettes date from about that same period. We want to immerse ourselves in the experience of the western front. This includes non-filtered smokes. I use Lucky Strikes and just repackage them. Camel straights work too. All readily available at any gas station.
And if non-filters are too harsh and you just can't handle it, POCKET YOUR BUTTS.
Thank you.
Craig
|
|
qms
Full Member
Posts: 100
|
Post by qms on Dec 14, 2009 6:18:38 GMT -8
"...And if non-filters are too harsh and you just can't handle it, POCKET YOUR BUTTS..."
Filtered cigarettes still look like filtered cigarettes when 'in use' (even little things can irritate).
May I suggest that anyone who simply must smoke the accursed things should wrap them in normal 'roll-up' cigaratte papers to hide the coloured 'fileter end' before taking to the field.
Tom (former long-term pipe smoker)
|
|
|
|
Post by cco23i on Dec 14, 2009 10:26:45 GMT -8
As for the nonfiltered cigs, many of us in the military and that were in all know about "field stripping" a cig. As for me I barely do any smoking and if I do it's a pipe!
Scott
|
|
|
|
Post by Transport on Dec 15, 2009 6:57:09 GMT -8
Ahoy!
Although back east, we here spell it out in "Pershing's Bastards" camp- if you smoke cigs- filter less or hand rolled, pipes ok, and if you chew keep a can handy- don't spit just anywhere.
With fewer smokers these days we have not really had much of a problem with this.
Transport out
|
|
|
|
Post by flagpiper on Dec 17, 2009 7:58:40 GMT -8
All,
Agreed! Once the big basics are in place, truly it is the little things that can make or break an event and an impression. Getting as close as possible on the details is difficult but rewarding.
We should all strive to help each other with this point. Each of us has strengths and none of us are strong in all points and details and can use assistance. Offering advice to someone should be done in a friendly and sincere manner, not condescending or smug. Also, when an entire group is of one accord, the "period moments" come more often and that is a delight to experience. Creating opportunities for this can work well.
A great little moment for me last month in the trenches was when Seph pulled out a section map of Flanders and pointed out to the lads where we were. This was all done in period and went off well. It was fun to see the faces of the lads and they fell right into the scenario. I purchased the repro map in Ypres for just this purpose and was glad to see it use this way.
So, my two cents worth is… we ALL need to improve no matter how good we are.
Cheers,
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by cco23i on Dec 17, 2009 8:09:00 GMT -8
Learning in a never ending process, and ALL of us are addicted to it!
Scott
|
|
