Need An Update On The Hobby

[johnnydef47]

quick question on the hobby, I am thirty years old and reenacted from about 10-11 to maybe 23 and loved it but over the last 7 or so years have not had the time. this past summer I ran into my old company at a local event and I wanted to/asked to join back up. my job doesn't allow much time for it but I really want to get back into it. my question is, is the hobby still the same or am I going to be disappointed or maybe even more happy. what is new in the reenacting world now?
thanks

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

I think that question is best asked of your Pards from your former company.
As for me, I will be 50 years old and have reenacted steadily for the last 11 years. I will not quit until they bury me, as I enjoy it so much!

 

[johnnydef47]

I feel that way about it but wasn't sure if there were any major changes in the events or climate of the hobby over the past years. feels like its been forever since I have taken part in an event

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

Where I am from, some events are shutting down due to lack of funding from the public. It may be different out in your area, which is why I suggested that your Pards will have a better answer for you.
As to the reenactors, again, in my area, there's been little change....a few new guys come in, a few fall out.
The main thing, for me, is I have fun with my Pards and I enjoy teaching the public.....that hasn't changed!!
Good luck!!

 

[Poor Private]

Same here, I have been in since about 2000, and I am an oldie(61 in a few days). But like Albert says they are going to bury me in one of my uniforms. Well I already told the wife to cremate me and shoot me out of a cannon at an event or sprinkle me around Shiloh or Gettysburg.