LBH Replicas

[Mike Powell]

Geordie,

Saw your comment in the Dances With Wolves thread re wanting to get your hands on some of the clothing, etc. If your jaunt in '10 passes thru Sheridan, theres a print and gift shop you might seek out. It's on the west side of the main drag of older storefronts. They carry, or did in '05, replica NA bows, arrows, clubs, etc. The gent told me the maker was Sioux thru a grandmother and opined that he worked in "the old ways", about which I know squat. At any rate, the goods looked good enough to me, plus all the gab wasn't unpleasant, so I bought "1 each, arrow, braves for the use of" for about ten bucks. To my eye it's catchy and I can poke at the Scotty with it to make him bark. An angle was that the pieces came in two levels of trim: factory new or heavily weathered, take your pick. Sorry I don't have a name or address, but how hard is it to find anything in Sheridan, a decent breakfast aside.

Another interesting replica is USFA's Colt SAA "Custer battlefield Gun"

www.usfirearms.com/cat/custer-gun.asp

Presumably some of this same stuff is on Ebay with improved provenance.

Hope your trip goes well.

Yours,

Mike Powell

[biggordie]

Thanks, for the heads upon Sheridan. We will indeed be traveling through, perhaps even basing ourselves in that area, so I will check out the shop you mention. As for the 1625 buck replica, I'd just as soon pick up a 150 buck job, although it is not easy to import anyhting in the way of firearms into Canada, or to get a license for a handgun either. I'd probably have to go through a dealer here, or see what I can find at a local gun show [and hope the local cops don't show up to check on things]. The sellers often aren't too particular, as long as you're not frothing at the mouth or wearing a T-shirt emblazoned "I'm gonna kill everybody, and I'm starting with you."

Thanks again,

Gordie

PS You got any recommendations for decent, but inexpensive, lodgings in Sheridan or Buffalo?

[Mike Powell]

All I know about Buffalo is some dealing with the Occidental Hotel that fell through due to change in plans. We had arranged a room (suite?) for three for $165 which seemed fair split three ways. They've got a lot to choose from and the lady who owns the place is a peach to talk to.

www.occidentalwyoming.com/historic_occidental_hotel.htm

In Sheridan in '04 I scored a $35 room with two doubles at some no tell motel, rusty water and thin walls but get you by. Can't recall name but seems like there's a string of them in the NW end of town.

I've stayed in Story at the Wagon Box. Pricey, $100 for a cabin with one double bed, (think they've got one cabin that sleeps three) but nice and quiet and plenty close to Fort Kearney and Fetterman site.

www.wagonbox.com/

I've got a line on a house that sleeps five very comfortably in Roscoe, MT, 20 miles west of Red Lodge and about 30 south of I-90. Place goes for $150 a night and sits on a pretty stream with an excellent bar across the street; probably too far from what you're about.

Let me know if you come away with any decent breakfast spots and I'm still pushing Don Louis on 26th street in Billings about two blocks from the Clock Tower Best Western as the best Mexican food to be found.

Yours,

Mike Powell

[stevewilk]

Gordie,

You might consider the KOA in Sheridan. Tent sites along Goose Creek, where you can imagine trout fishing with George Crook, go for $23-$25 US per day; cabins from $48-$55.

If you visit the Gatchell museum in Buffalo, which I highly recommend, check and see if they've corrected Ranald Mackenzie's name. They have it as "Randall" or "Roland" I forget which. I told them it was incorrect one time, came back the next year and it wasn't fixed. Told them again. I doubt they corrected it. Can you imagine if they had a certain Lakota's name as "Lazy Horse" or "Shitting Bull"? That would get fixed pronto.

[biggordie]

Steve and Mike:

Current plans are to rent two cabins at Seventh Ranch, which has a good rep. Jim Gatchell's museum is definitely on the itinerary. I'm looking for alternative accommodation which might be more comfortable and convenient for around the same price. That house would be super were it closer to the rest of the trek destinations.

Don Luis is already at the top of my list for "Dining out." I expect that we will do most of our own cooking in order to save a few dollars, and be able to control the menu. I can guarantee you a great breakfast if you happen to be in the neighborhood - I am famous for my omelets, chile and home-made pancakes [and I'll be bringing along some true maple syrup].

Anyway, thanks a bunch, and be sure to check out the 2010 thread every now and then for updates to the trek details. We'd all, I hope, like to meet anyone with whom we have been corresponding, or with whom we have been chatting on these boards.

Gordie

[Mike Powell]

Geordie,

That's a very kind breakfast offer. Right now I'm seeing '10 as an off year, but chili and eggs, pancakes and real maple syrup - that's taking hospitality to a whole new level. Sounds like a bedrock of regularity too.

Gastronomically yours,

Mike Powell

[zekesgirl]

One of the best breakfasts I have ever had was down in Kaycee, Wy. There's a little bar/restuarant downtown. Fantastic food and lots of it.

[lizs]

If you were camping in Buffalo, I highly recommend Deer Park Campground, www.deerparkrv.com/

I stay there when in town (and I'm not out in the boonies primitive camping in the forest). Been there three separate times over two years (2006 and 2007 - was not in area last year). They offer good service. I always like hanging on the guest computer in the office, eating ice cream at night. LOL. The ice cream part comes from them offering a cheap scoop or two, if you bring a bowl. They do this every night. You could chit-chat and meet other people if desired (or just be the cool LBH geeks ;-P).

As to the computer part - now I have a 10-inch screen "net book" and Verizon broadband air card, plus could pick up unlocked wifi if no broadband signal - I LOVE it! Over Thanksgiving I was having internet service in Custer State Park. (yeah, sort of an addict, no wait! I did check changing weather and had a nice full radar to look at)

The place has deer!! A stream. (Even had a cat at my spot last time there. I figured that was cool, cat lover here... no, not normally provided, hahahaha) It has a pool... a walking path. Sits between I-25 and I-90. Has a laundry. AND - I forgot, but it does have small cabins now, too.

The KOA in Buffalo is really close to it, also, if you're a KOA buff.