Red Plaid, or Red/Black Check, is a traditional color for Maine Woodsmen. Guides, Hunters, Wood Cutters, River Men; really anyone who loves, works, or plays in the Maine Mountains has worn red plaid at one time or another. It’s as traditional in the Maine Woods as brown bread and beans.
So, when my friend Steve, a man who loves our Maine Mountains as much as anyone, came to me with the idea of “The Red Plaid Brigade,” I loved it
What I am suggesting, quite simply, is that red plaid is the traditional color of those who love the wilds of Maine, and all the traditions that go with it. So, let’s adopt it as our official color; a silent way to let the world know that we are not happy about the destruction of our Mountains and our Traditional Way of Life.
From now on let all those who oppose Industrial Wind Development in Maine wear a piece of red plaid, every day. It can be a shirt, a hat, an armband, a headband, a handkerchief, a scarf, or even just a small square pinned on your collar, tie, or lapel.
Let this be a silent protest to show our unity and our disapproval of the way things are being handled when it comes to protecting the natural resources and the people of this Great State.
Imagine the impact if we all did this, everyday, and we weren’t shy about telling people why we chose to wear red plaid.
Imagine the impact if every meeting, hearing, or gathering was packed with people wearing red plaid.
It wouldn’t take long before folks started to notice, and hopefully, join us in our mission.
So consider this an official call:
If you love Maine— If you disapprove of Industrial Wind Development on our Mountains— If you disapprove of the policies that put the multi-national corporations ahead of the People and the Mountains of Maine, then please, from this day forward, wherever you go, wear a piece of red plaid, and ask your friends and neighbors to do the same. This is especially important when attending meetings, hearings, or public gatherings.
Let’s all stand together to let the world know that what is happening in Maine isn’t right, and that WE intend to do something about it.
DC
Perfect, Dave. I wear my dad’s red and black buffalo plaid Filson jacket all the time. He was a Maine master guide, and one of very few real woodsmen I’ve ever known. He would hate what is happening to our mountains. He loved Kibby and Chain of Ponds. Now wearing his jacket will have another special meaning.
That’s the spirit, Penny! I’m sure your Dad would be proud!
DC
What a coincidence that I had just gotten out my late mother’s red plaid wool hunting coat. It is at least 45 years old. She was an avid hunter her entire adult life and a good shot. She took her last deer at age 80. She snowmobiled nearly the entire state and for a number of years took a 5 day trip from near Houlton up around the Alagash and made a big loop back down. She routinely would pull down cedar branches for the deer to eat and was an old time friend of the woods.
She would have been staunchly against wind energy being forced onto Mainers and sitting atop our most precious hills across the state.
I will gladly wear that old plaid coat with pride.
I,ve got just the riggin. Will be talking to you soon.
Mary Beth, What a great story! Please wear your Mother’s coat with pride!
Rod, I figured an old Woodsman like you would be well outfitted. I’m around, anytime.
Likewise….I donned my Red and Black Filson coat to take my wife to a family dinner in Auburn. It needs to be used a lot right now and it will be.
That’s great Richard! Thanks! I hope to start seeing a lot of Red Plaid across this State!
DC
We should all wear red plaid and head to Augusta.
Mike,
A friend of mine has a favorite saying: “The day will come…”
I am confident that the day will come.
DC
Great idea, Dave. I’m in! You’ll be represented at the most southern end of the Appalachians.
Thanks Pam! These monsters don’t belong on ANY of our Appalachian Mountains, and these Big Wind Scammers don’t deserve ANY of our money!
Keep fighting the good fight down there!
DC
Great idea, Dave! I think we still have my dad’s red plaid jacket. He’s been gone for 37 years. If not, red plaid it will be anyway. Thanks wind warrior.
Great, Linda. I knew we could count on you and Dave!
DC
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