Colonial Sayings Still In Use Today

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Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Most beds of the 17^th and 18^th Century were mattresses stuffed with anything and everything, including more than a few creepy, crawly things. These sat atop a frame of "springs" made of woven ropes. Over time the ropes would sag and stretch from body weight, making the bed very uncomfortable. Use of a rope jack was needed to tighten the ropes back to firm support.

Last updated ( Sunday, 21 December 2008 )

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Local Weather

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Last updated ( Monday, 01 December 2008 )

You Might Be a Reenactor IF......

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• Sleeping outside in the rain and mud is your idea of a fun Saturday night.
• You can identify a Regiment by the curses heard from their camp.
• You can't sing without a mug of something in your hand.
• You can spot 100% wool or linen at 30 yards.

Last updated ( Monday, 01 December 2008 )

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Company Newsletters

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The current Stow Minutemen Company newsletter is March, 2009.

Last updated ( Sunday, 26 July 2009 )

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