Re: MtMan-List: Mtn-Man: Introduction and request for help

[<ThisOldFox@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-07-30 16:47:23 EDT, you write:

> 	I'm a married woman who's husband is only mildly interested in
>  this area.  Brian is very supportive of my interest and has allowed me to
>  drag him all over our area in search of gear and people to interview, but
>  feels there is no place for him. He is not interested in firearms,
>  trapping, or any of the other things that occupy you menfolk, other than
>  as a spectator.  He is a videographer, photographer, astronomer and Alpha
>  computer geek.
>  	So how does a woman involve an only marginally interested husband
>  in the lifestyle?  You who had to coax a hesitant wife might be able to
>  give me some hints, I hope.

Susan,
There are many women in our area who regulary attend Rendezvous alone.  Their
husband's have no interest in the life.  Men often attend without their wives,
why shouldn't the converse be true.

Most have their own camp, know how to set it up alone, and do very well
fending for themselves.  They usually eat better than most camps too and there
are no end ot kind hearted souls who keep watch over them.

There are a couple of "women-only" Rendezvous this fall that are geared toward
teaching women all the essentials needed, with seminars on every conceivable
subject.  I think they are in Ohio, Indiana, or Michigan, and will dig out the
details if you have any interest.

Course it would be better if ya can find something to pique your husband's
interest and get him to come along.

OldFox