The XVLD have a couple of period correct bridles being copied and period correct saddles are being worked on as well.

[ 12-29-2007: Message edited by: Rod Walker ]

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Cheers

Thank you for the reply. Somehow it seemed a bit odd to find out what your correct kit had cost you while looking at Aussie saddles and flash nosebands

Good to know that just about everyone always has some room to improve/perfect an impression.

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Originally posted by Thomas james hayman:
However, and this is the kicker, not all of us are lucky enough to have that kind of money to throw around. Some people just do this for fun you know!

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Lucky enough to have that kind of money to throw around??????

I work in an underground coal mine, over 10klms down to get to the face where I work. Hard, dirty dangerous work. People die, are maimed and suffer a shorter lifespan doing my work.

I work hard for my money and will spend it anyway I see fit.

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I work in an underground coal mine, over 10klms down to

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Wow, I didn't realize that mines in Australia were that deep. 10 km is over 6 miles underground, I guess I'd spend my money how I wanted too. The deepest coal mines in the US are in the western states and those are 1800 to 2000 feet. (That's around .3 miles or .6 kms)

Guess I'd spend my money anyway I wanted to if I spent my time 6 miles below the ground

[ 01-04-2008: Message edited by: Angelique ]

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The last time I said keep it civil, I felt a wee bit "ignored". DO NOT make me invoke the Fire extinguisher of doom.

Perhaps "throw around" was a bit too free and loose a term. We all work hard for our money.

People would gasp if they knew what I paid for my lovely tablet woven silk girdle (and the buckle that's being made for it) or what we're paying for a 12 inch pencel for Bob's armet. Suffice it to say...it's substantial, but like everything in these hobbies, it's how far we're willing to take the authenticity.

Right now, I'll up the kit pieces and I can without breaking the bank, I still have two horses, two cats, and potentially two Italian greyhounds to feed, cars to fuel, and a house to pay for...

So "behave".

[ 01-04-2008: Message edited by: Fire Stryker ]

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