Soldiers & Ladies

[bizzilizzit]

Never had to. My charm always works......:rolleyes:

(The shite is a gittin deep ain't it pards?) :lol: :lol:

hahahahahahaha
The bottom has dropped outta my bucket and my paddle has sunk in the mire - I hope I can kick my way to the top...
Elizabeth

[cookiemom]

Carole, This isn't just a new job but a whole new line of work. I've been selected for our ironworkers locals apprenticeship program...
So I'm very stressed balancing the two and trying to do the right thing........... And its not making me very good company at times, I'm afraid. Take me with a grain of salt and ill be back in good spirits fairly soon (I hope).
I've not been ignoring you, Scott - just watching and waiting for Lizzi and Sam to finish dancing (or sparring... :rolleyes:)

Congratulations on being chosen for the apprenticeship! We're all cheering you on!

Major changes ARE stressful, and sometimes the greatest opportunities are the most unsettling. Take good care of yourself and you'll be fine.

[cookiemom]

PG 8
A lady, for example, of a kind disposition; the gushing fountain of whose heart sends forth a flood of benevolence and love as warm and free as the balmy breath of spring, who has been so unfortunate as to wed an arch and smiling hypocrite; one who is a total stranger to the noble sentiment of affection and whose heart is frigid as an iceberg; with such anyone, is it possible that she can be happy? In vain she may weep and hope; a dreary region of suffering and sorrow is her portion, till she, broken-hearted, quits her vale of tears for the regions of the blest. Well may we shed a tear of pity over her hard lot; the blighted hopes of her young heart; her living immuration in a nuptial prison; her worse than Hindoo sacrifice.
THOUGHTS ON DOMESTIC LIFE OR MARRIAGE VINDICATED AND FREE LOVE EXPOSED.
BY NELSON SIZER
NEW YORK 1858
Elizabeth
Um... does your book say anything about any remedies short of death, or was that the only way out for the poor dears?

[Trooper Graham]

I've not been ignoring you, Scott -


.

I've been trying to to get back with you too Scott but as you can read the ladies are all over me....:rolleyes:

Been there done that Scott. Going from unit to unit duty station to duty station from different 1SG's and CO's for twenty years was a bummer having to start all over again showing your superiors that I knew what I was trained to do. It was especially hard if the guy before you was a deadbeat but that was the way of the profession. Bite the bullit and drive on...like a trooper.

[Mojo1842]

I've not been ignoring you, Scott - just watching and waiting for Lizzi and Sam to finish dancing (or sparring... :rolleyes:)

Congratulations on being chosen for the apprenticeship! We're all cheering you on!

Major changes ARE stressful, and sometimes the greatest opportunities are the most unsettling. Take good care of yourself and you'll be fine.
Yeah, ill be ok.....as soon as I know a bit more.
Actually ive been watching them with sadistic glee.........since between cwr and the group my blackberry won't stop buzzing long enough for me to go to sleep ;)
Thanks for the encouragement you three; having gotten that off my chest I sorta feel like Charlie in willy wonka.......I FOUND THE GOLDEN TICKET!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[Mojo1842]

Um... does your book say anything about any remedies short of death, or was that the only way out for the poor dears?
And how about the good guys that married evil women?

[cookiemom]

Yeah, ill be ok.....as soon as I know a bit more.
Actually ive been watching them with sadistic glee.........since between cwr and the group my blackberry won't stop buzzing long enough for me to go to sleep ;)
Might I respectfully suggest that you just turn it off for the night?

Thanks for the encouragement you three; having gotten that off my chest I sorta feel like Charlie in willy wonka.......I FOUND THE GOLDEN TICKET!!!!!!!!!! ;)Now I'm feeling old again...that movie musta' been "after my time" :rolleyes:

[Mojo1842]

Might I respectfully suggest that you just turn it off for the night?
Now I'm feeling old again...that movie musta' been "after my time" :rolleyes:
Heck no....I might miss somethin ;)
This is better than pay per view so ill take my chances lol

[Trooper Graham]

And how about the good guys that married evil women?

I paid alimony and child support for 16 years. I never complained about the child support but it took 16 years for her to find another fool before the alimony stopped. I have never paid any more alimony since. ;)

[Scottish Songbird]

And how about the good guys that married evil women?


Hmmmmmmmmmmm......evil women?!?!?!? Why there are none of those posting here are there Scott?!?;) :p

P.S. Good Luck with the new job!!! I didn't want you to think I forgot about you!!!;)

[Trooper Graham]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm......evil women?!?!?!? Why there are none of those posting here are there Scott?!?;) :p

P.S. Good Luck with the new job!!! I didn't want you to think I forgot about you!!!;)

Here I am going off to me cot and your just coming on. Was this planned?

[Scottish Songbird]

Here I am going off to me cot and your just coming on. Was this planned?

Why Sir, I'd never be avoidin' ya now, would I?!??!:p ;)

[Mojo1842]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm......evil women?!?!?!? Why there are none of those posting here are there Scott?!?;) :p

P.S. Good Luck with the new job!!! I didn't want you to think I forgot about you!!!;)
Um, actually I feel fairly safe here; I'm fairly confident that you, Carole, and Elizabeth won't let any evil women come near.... Unless of course you're just a wolf wearing wool
I hope that you all didn't stop sparring onmy account; I found the setting to turn off the ringer lol

Ps...........thanks Jill, but I didn't figure that you forgot about me

[bizzilizzit]

Um... does your book say anything about any remedies short of death, or was that the only way out for the poor dears?

Since this author denounces FREE LOVE, I doubt he would promote divorce (though a few did). Since the Bible says, "'till death do you part," I'm guessing she was stuck with her poor choice for a husband. This author is trying to teach people how to select a proper life mate through Phrenology - the size of your head, how many lumps it has, the space between your eyes, blah, blah, would help you choose someone "made" for you and would help men and women avoid the mistakes a romantic whim might cause you to make. Science vs. Love.
Elizabeth

[bizzilizzit]

And how about the good guys that married evil women?

I'll post an example of that tonight.
Elizabeth

[bizzilizzit]

I paid alimony and child support for 16 years. I never complained about the child support but it took 16 years for her to find another fool before the alimony stopped. I have never paid any more alimony since. ;)

You shouldn't have hired a lawyer - you should have hired a hitman.
Elizabeth

[Trooper Graham]

Since this author denounces FREE LOVE, I doubt he would promote divorce (though a few did). Since the Bible says, "'till death do you part," I'm guessing she was stuck with her poor choice for a husband. This author is trying to teach people how to select a proper life mate through Phrenology - the size of your head, how many lumps it has, the space between your eyes, blah, blah, would help you choose someone "made" for you and would help men and women avoid the mistakes a romantic whim might cause you to make. Science vs. Love.
Elizabeth

My problem was when I was younger I never let my brain do any thinking. Typical young immature male syndrome.

[bizzilizzit]

PLUM RUN SALOON now open in Gettysburg! Here's what the ad reads in CW News:
Join us for good food & fun, BYOB!
Enjoy an 1860-1870 atmosphere, play cards, and visit friends too!
Reenactors always welcome!
Open Friday/Saturday

Anyone hear of this place or been there? Too bad the ad features two ancient dance hall girls dressed in attire of the 1880-90's.

Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

PLUM RUN SALOON now open in Gettysburg! Here's what the ad reads in CW News:
Join us for good food & fun, BYOB!
Enjoy an 1860-1870 atmosphere, play cards, and visit friends too!
Reenactors always welcome!
Open Friday/Saturday

Anyone hear of this place or been there? Too bad the ad features two ancient dance hall girls dressed in attire of the 1880-90's.

Elizabeth
Sounds interesting..... And we haven't been kicked out of it for singing socially unacceptable special forces cadences...... Like happened to some of our guys last year at the gingerbread house..... Not me of course as I was off at a lodge meeting and missed the festivities....
I wonder if the place is BYOHTW as well?

[tompritchett]

THOUGHTS ON DOMESTIC LIFE OR MARRIAGE VINDICATED AND FREE LOVE EXPOSED.
BY NELSON SIZER
NEW YORK 1858

PG 6
Very few persons in society voluntarily lead a life of celibacy, and although the surly bachelor may sneer at the idea of matrimony, yet allow me to remark that, if he has chosen that mode of life, from any cause, save his conscious unworthiness of a wife, he has little to expect from me on this occasion. Is he destitute of the common sympathies of our nature? Has he no heart to feel the tender witchery of female charms; or, is it encased in steel, so that Cupid’s dart cannot perforate it; or, is he too indolent, or too miserly to support a wife? He ought to remember that he is indebted to the institution of marriage for a home, even, and a place to lay his head. He is usually a supernumerary in some family where he may, at least, hang up his hat and cane and call it home. But those who advocate a life of celibacy should be regarded by all good citizens, as enemies to one of the best institutions, and to the general well-being of society. With such persons, we have nothing to do, but shall confine our remarks to those, who, having a proper estimate of this relation, are seeking a companion, such as shall divide the sorrows and double the joys of life.

Elizabeth


The apostle Paul would have loved that quote.

[tompritchett]

It usually takes two/fifths in the punch for me.......... But i've yet to find out what happens. I usually wake up on the floor.

Reminds me of the Scotsman whose private part took first prize as he was passed out on the lawn.

[tompritchett]

My problem was when I was younger I never let my brain do any thinking. Typical young immature male syndrome.

Didn't you know that young males have two brains - one in the head and one in the pants- but only enough blood to allow only one of them to function at a time. Unfortunately it also applies to many middle aged men who are "rediscovering their youth" as they become aware of their impending mortality.

[Trooper Graham]

Didn't you know that young males have two brains - one in the head and one in the pants- but only enough blood to allow only one of them to function at a time. Unfortunately it also applies to many middle aged men who are "rediscovering their youth" as they become aware of their impending mortality.

That's what I meant in my post. I only had one brain and it wasn't on my shoulders. :(

'rediscovering their youth" is a symptom of 'Boomeritis'.:)

[tompritchett]

'rediscovering their youth" is a symptom of 'Boomeritis'.

It goes much further back than with boomers. Just think of all the men in history that remarried girls or kept mistresses young enough to be their granddaughters.

[Trooper Graham]

that remarried girls or/AND kept mistresses

.

Do you miss those days like I do?

[cookiemom]

... Just think of all the men in history that remarried girls or kept mistresses young enough to be their granddaughters.
Do you miss those days like I do?

Hey, Jill! Check this out:

http://healthresources.caremark.com/topic/olderyounger

Intriguing possibilities, no?

And who knows... there might even be an unattached cavalryman out there somewhere... ;)

Ma
TurnaboutIsFairPlay Mess

[Trooper Graham]

Hey, Jill! Check this out:

http://healthresources.caremark.com/topic/olderyounger

Intriguing possibilities, no?

And who knows... there might even be an unattached cavalryman out there somewhere... ;)

Ma
TurnaboutIsFairPlay Mess

OH! Ma! I wish you had not of quoted rock stars. They are all plastic from their head to their toes. It's just goes to show that 'older' women will go plastic so they won't make their toy boys feel embarresed. :rolleyes:

[cookiemom]

OH! Ma! I wish you had not of quoted rock stars. They are all plastic from their head to their toes. It's just goes to show that 'older' women will go plastic so they won't make their toy boys feel embarresed. :rolleyes:
What's plastic? :confused:

[Trooper Graham]

What's plastic? :confused:

What outer body part does Cher still have that she was born with? Just one of many.

[cookiemom]

What outer body part does Cher still have that she was born with?
Who? .......................

[bizzilizzit]

And how about the good guys that married evil women?

If unhappy wives were the only dark spots that deface the matrimonial picture, its contemplation were less painful; but, when we find equally unhappy husbands, we would heave a sign for those who are unhappily wedded, and invoke every means in our power to obviate results so unfortunate to the married. He who lavishes his first and best affections upon one who is unworthy of a man of noble and generous feelings, and cannot reciprocate them, finds, when it is too late, that his hopes of connubial bliss are blasted, and a thorn planted in his soul, which, with its festering malignity is corroding his tenderest sensibilities and producing a desolation in his heart, which time, instead of alleviating, will only serve to augment. Intemperance, desertion or suicide are often resorted to, as an imaginary relief; they are wrecked on Scylla in the attempt to avoid Charybdis. It is as a wife that the defects of the female character appear in all their deformity, “and grow upon the disappointed husband like the frightful figures of the magic lantern, increasing in hideousness, as they increase in magnitude and distinctness. It is when the doating lover begins to suspect that the silent calm, which he had hitherto mistaken for maiden shyness, is, in reality, the silence of the soul – the calm of imperturbable stagnation. When he discovers that he has devoted his best affections to a beautiful, but marble statue; when he returns to his home, which ought to be an ever sunny place, and finds nothing but the yawning vacancy of a cold and cheerless void; when he pours his fresh warm feelings that burst in unstudied language from his burning lips upon the stony surface of an insensible heart, and that heart a woman’s – it is then he shrinks back repelled and blasted, as if the blooming charms he once adored, were exchanged for deformity and horror.”

PG 8 - 9
THOUGHTS ON DOMESTIC LIFE OR MARRIAGE VINDICATED AND FREE LOVE EXPOSED.
BY NELSON SIZER
NEW YORK 1858

Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

If unhappy wives were the only dark spots that deface the matrimonial picture, its contemplation were less painful; but, when we find equally unhappy husbands, we would heave a sign for those who are unhappily wedded, and invoke every means in our power to obviate results so unfortunate to the married. He who lavishes his first and best affections upon one who is unworthy of a man of noble and generous feelings, and cannot reciprocate them, finds, when it is too late, that his hopes of connubial bliss are blasted, and a thorn planted in his soul, which, with its festering malignity is corroding his tenderest sensibilities and producing a desolation in his heart, which time, instead of alleviating, will only serve to augment. Intemperance, desertion or suicide are often resorted to, as an imaginary relief; they are wrecked on Scylla in the attempt to avoid Charybdis. It is as a wife that the defects of the female character appear in all their deformity, “and grow upon the disappointed husband like the frightful figures of the magic lantern, increasing in hideousness, as they increase in magnitude and distinctness. It is when the doating lover begins to suspect that the silent calm, which he had hitherto mistaken for maiden shyness, is, in reality, the silence of the soul – the calm of imperturbable stagnation. When he discovers that he has devoted his best affections to a beautiful, but marble statue; when he returns to his home, which ought to be an ever sunny place, and finds nothing but the yawning vacancy of a cold and cheerless void; when he pours his fresh warm feelings that burst in unstudied language from his burning lips upon the stony surface of an insensible heart, and that heart a woman’s – it is then he shrinks back repelled and blasted, as if the blooming charms he once adored, were exchanged for deformity and horror.”

PG 8 - 9
THOUGHTS ON DOMESTIC LIFE OR MARRIAGE VINDICATED AND FREE LOVE EXPOSED.
BY NELSON SIZER
NEW YORK 1858

Elizabeth
Interesting thoughts....

[Scottish Songbird]

Ok, so how is everyone this evening??:D
We need someone to plan a party!!!!!:p

[Michael Pierpoint]

Hey
Did someone say Party
Have truck will travel what do I need to bring!!!!!

Skail
Michael

[Trooper Graham]

Hey
Did someone say Party
Have truck will travel what do I need to bring!!!!!

Skail
Michael

Guts, nerve and bravado.......:p

[Michael Pierpoint]

10 foot tall and bullet poof .......where's the beer

Cheers
Michael

[cookiemom]

10 foot tall and bullet poof .......where's the beer

Cheers
Michael
Another Travis fan? :):)

http://www.travistritt.com/music/disc.asp

Scroll down to "Down The Road I Go" and click on "It's A Great Day To Be Alive"

Scroll down to "Greatest Hits: From The Beginning" and click on "I'm Gonna Be Somebody"

Scroll down to "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" and click on "T-R-O-U-B-L-E"

Have fun!

[Scottish Songbird]

Hey
Did someone say Party
Have truck will travel what do I need to bring!!!!!

Skail
Michael

Alright then, I'm game if everyone else is!!!;) Now, we just need a party theme? Anyone have any ideas?
Hey, I know we could have a "Guy Fawkes Day Supper" since it's getting close to Halloween?!?!?:D

P.S. "Guy Fawkes Day is named for a British folk hero and his failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to blow up the houses of Parliament which later burned shortly before Queen Victoria's Coronation and were rebuilt in their present Gothic Revival form." - quote from the book Victorian Entertaining by
John Crosby Freeman

[Mojo1842]

And how about the good guys that married evil women?
Thanks, Elizabeth; thanks a bunch..........since you started covering that subject, I think you conjured something up. I hadn't heard word one from my ex wife since our divorce hearing and now I get an email from her....:???: :???:

[cookiemom]

Thanks, Elizabeth; thanks a bunch..........since you started covering that subject, I think you conjured something up. I hadn't heard word one from my ex wife since our divorce hearing and now I get an email from her....:???: :???:
Um, actually I feel fairly safe here; I'm fairly confident that you [Jill], Carole, and Elizabeth won't let any evil women come near...
Hey, Scott... let us know if it's time to 'circle the wagons...' :wink:

Ma

[cookiemom]

Hey!!

I hope everyone is getting along! I have NO time to do anything online anymore. Chemistry homework is my life now UGH!!! I can't keep up with the thread.. it moves to fast!! I'm working on my Civil War report right now!!! So even on a 3 day weekend I'm doing Homework!!! I only have time to read my PM's so I thought I'd keep in touch. Say hi to everyone for me!! - Bryan

Those were the days... when all I had to worry about was homework...

Ma

[Scottish Songbird]

Those were the days... when all I had to worry about was homework...

Ma

Well, amen to that Carole!!!!:p

Hey, BTW, does Scott still need us to circle the wagons?!?!?!?!;) :rolleyes:

[cookiemom]

...Hey, BTW, does Scott still need us to circle the wagons?!?!?!?!;) :rolleyes:
I don't know, Jill. I haven't heard back from him. We may already be too late...

[Mojo1842]

I don't know, Jill. I haven't heard back from him. We may already be too late...
Nope, I'm still here no need to circle the wagons, but she did sound calm and rational so that's a sure sign of trouble.....that or everything has become water under the bridge for both of us

[bizzilizzit]

Thanks, Elizabeth; thanks a bunch..........since you started covering that subject, I think you conjured something up. I hadn't heard word one from my ex wife since our divorce hearing and now I get an email from her....:???: :???:

A few nice things, Scot, about wanted e-mails are
1. You don't have to open them
2. You can dump them in the Spam box and keep them there
3. Repeated unwanted e-mails are a form of harrassment - I know someone who spent 2 years in jail for doing that
4. The ladies here will form a protective circle around you and bite the head off of any harpie who wants to harm one single hair on your pretty head!
Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

A few nice things, Scot, about wanted e-mails are
1. You don't have to open them
2. You can dump them in the Spam box and keep them there
3. Repeated unwanted e-mails are a form of harrassment - I know someone who spent 2 years in jail for doing that
4. The ladies here will form a protective circle around you and bite the head off of any harpie who wants to harm one single hair on your pretty head!
Elizabeth
Actually it wasn't of the harrassing sort; more like her saying sorry for the way she treated me while we were married and she expected me to rip her a new one......and seemed surprised when I didn't
Maybe I'm growing up after all ;)

[cookiemom]

Maybe I'm growing up after all ;)
Maybe you both are...

Ma

[Mojo1842]

Maybe you both are...

Ma
Who woulda thunk of that....both of us growing up; me at 35 and her at 42......and five years too late for both of us......

[cookiemom]

Who woulda thunk of that....both of us growing up; me at 35 and her at 42......and five years too late for both of us......
Better late than never...
Live and learn...

There's a reason 'pithy sayings' never go out of style.

Ma

[Scottish Songbird]

So, how is everyone this evening?!?!? Somebody say something funny....we need to get this thread moving again!;) :p

We can still plan the Guy Fawkes Day Party!!!!!:rolleyes:

[Mojo1842]

Yes somebody please change the subject before someone looks at my last post.......

I'm all for celebrating Guy Fawkes day so long as we don't celebrate it in the traditional way

[Trooper Graham]

Yes somebody please change the subject before someone looks at my last post.......




as a matter of interest let's talk about your last post. I think it would be a whole new topic to talk about. How about it? :p :p :p

[Scottish Songbird]

as a matter of interest let's talk about your last post. I think it would be a whole new topic to talk about. How about it? :p :p

Hey Trooper, how are you there sir!?!?!? Anything new in your neck of the woods or are you out charming the ladies??;)

[Trooper Graham]

Hey Trooper, how are you there sir!?!?!? Anything new in your neck of the woods or are you out charming the ladies??;)

On the subject of charming the ladies, I was going to make a post on a new thread with a poll about racism in reenacting. I really haven't experience racism but I have experienced predjudice and bigotry due to my age. Most comments and shrug offs come from the young ladies. Most invites for me come from ladies that actually look like they are really from the 19th century. :lol: It's a bad case pf Boomeritis. My mind says to the young ladies, I still can, when they are looking at my body and saying...No he can't. :(

[Michael Pierpoint]

Alright then, I'm game if everyone else is!!!;) Now, we just need a party theme? Anyone have any ideas?
Hey, I know we could have a "Guy Fawkes Day Supper" since it's getting close to Halloween?!?!?:D

P.S. "Guy Fawkes Day is named for a British folk hero and his failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to blow up the houses of Parliament which later burned shortly before Queen Victoria's Coronation and were rebuilt in their present Gothic Revival form." - quote from the book Victorian Entertaining by
John Crosby Freeman
Ms. Songbird
I was thinking along the lines of toga

Michael

[bizzilizzit]

On the subject of charming the ladies, I was going to make a post on a new thread with a poll about racism in reenacting. I really haven't experience racism but I have experienced predjudice and bigotry due to my age. Most comments and shrug offs come from the young ladies. Most invites for me come from ladies that actually look like they are really from the 19th century. :lol: It's a bad case pf Boomeritis. My mind says to the young ladies, I still can, when they are looking at my body and saying...No he can't. :(

If you are lucky, Sir, the young gals will only break your heart...
Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

Ms. Songbird
I was thinking along the lines of toga

Michael
Isn't it getting a bit cold for a toga?

[MStuart]

Isn't it getting a bit cold for a toga?

A German Army base outside of Munich, November, 1985.....A bunch of agent's from the USAF Office of Special Investigations and a few other agencies attend a two week-long course in undercover operations. Finding things a tad boring after class, they decide to have a toga party Friday night. Extra sheets from the billeting office supply are "procured" and everyone is required to be in toga attire to attend. We had toga dance contests, best men's legs contest (judged by the ladies, of course), and our guest of honor was an instructor who's credentials included a professorship at a Pa. college (he had a red blanket for a toga adorned with various volks-marching medallions to give him that "Caesar" look). The only thing missing was a Roman bath!!!!!! Word spread so well that the German base commander showed up....but was politely refused permission to enter by our "enforcer" until he donned a toga.......which he gladly did!! There were Centurions, Senators, and Maidens, all of which imbibed in festivities and drink. We started out with about 25 attendee's, but ended up with 100+.....I have no idea where the others came from, but there were strange tongues being spoken there.......

What a freakin party!!!!!!! Boy, did my head hurt the next day...

Mark

[Michael Pierpoint]

Isn't it getting a bit cold for a toga?
NO I don't think so, We can always ask the fiddler to play faster so we will dance faster. I could always make Grog and then nobody will know it is cold!!!!

Skail
Michael

[Kimmel]

Another Travis fan? :):)

http://www.travistritt.com/music/disc.asp

Scroll down to "Down The Road I Go" and click on "It's A Great Day To Be Alive"

Scroll down to "Greatest Hits: From The Beginning" and click on "I'm Gonna Be Somebody"

Scroll down to "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" and click on "T-R-O-U-B-L-E"

Have fun!

Funny you should mention him Ma... I hope to go see him in concert in Nov!!!

Hi everyone!!!School has been aweful lately and I haven't had time to even check my mail. Just wanted to come check in. PLAY NICE!!! :-D

[Scottish Songbird]

Funny you should mention him Ma... I hope to go see him in concert in Nov!!!

Hi everyone!!!School has been aweful lately and I haven't had time to even check my mail. Just wanted to come check in. PLAY NICE!!! :-D

Hi Bryan,
Nice to see you young man!!;) Hey, I think somebody's talking about a 'toga party'?!?!?!? What do you think?:rolleyes:

[cookiemom]

Funny you should mention him Ma... I hope to go see him in concert in Nov!!!

Hi everyone!!!School has been aweful lately and I haven't had time to even check my mail. Just wanted to come check in. PLAY NICE!!! :-D
Where is the concert? Tickets still available?
I saw the show at Wolf Trap last summer (2005) and it was fantastic!

Have a GREAT time!

[Mojo1842]

NO I don't think so, We can always ask the fiddler to play faster so we will dance faster. I could always make Grog and then nobody will know it is cold!!!!

Skail
Michael
I suppose that you're right..... Besides, I have some flannel sheets that I could recycle...of course they do have sheep on them...no matter

[cookiemom]

... flannel sheets that I could recycle...of course they do have sheep on them...no matter
Made me laugh! Thanks, Scott. Starts the day off right.

[Michael Pierpoint]

I suppose that you're right..... Besides, I have some flannel sheets that I could recycle...of course they do have sheep on them...no matter

BBBAAAADDDD......!!!!!!!

Michael

[Kimmel]

Hi Bryan,
Nice to see you young man!!;) Hey, I think somebody's talking about a 'toga party'?!?!?!? What do you think?:rolleyes:

Haha sounds great!!! :-D

Ma, Travis Tritt is playing in Kingston, NY, so I hope I can get some tickets. I also still have to get tickets for Randy Travis. He's comming to Eisenhower Hall at West Point on October 20th.

[Scottish Songbird]

I suppose that you're right..... Besides, I have some flannel sheets that I could recycle...of course they do have sheep on them...no matter


Ok.........I have some flannel sheets with fish on them?!?!? Boy, would we make quite a pair!!!!!;)

[Mojo1842]

Ok.........I have some flannel sheets with fish on them?!?!? Boy, would we make quite a pair!!!!!;)
Hmmmmmmmmm......think so, do ya? ;)

Sorry it took me so long to respond; I was sitting in one of my safety classes for the steel mill

[Mojo1842]

Have we abandoned small talk en masse? Was it somethin I said? Now I know that all of you can't be at Perryville.........

[cookiemom]

Have we abandoned small talk en masse? Was it somethin I said? Now I know that all of you can't be at Perryville.........
Hi, Scott. I don't know where everyone else is, but Perryville's not on my itinerary. I've been spending much of my online time this week focusing on email.

Any more news on the job transition?

[Mojo1842]

Hi, Scott. I don't know where everyone else is, but Perryville's not on my itinerary. I've been spending much of my online time this week focusing on email.

Any more news on the job transition?
Yup, as of Monday morning I can go up to the hall and be sent out on a job.......ill most likely end up working at the steel mill though; hard work over there but good money to be made

[cookiemom]

Yup, as of Monday morning I can go up to the hall and be sent out on a job.......ill most likely end up working at the steel mill though; hard work over there but good money to be made
Hope it goes well, Scott. We're all sending 'positive energy' in your direction...

[cookiemom]

1) http://www.equitymusicgroup.com/lbtvideo.html

2) http://music.aol.com/archive/main Click on: Country & Folk -- Brad Paisley-- "Me Neither"

3) [same site] Click on: Country & Folk -- Mary Chapin Carpenter -- "Shut Up and Kiss Me"

[Scottish Songbird]

Well Hi there people!!!!
How is everyone? I was out of town over the weekend. Anybody want to come and freeze this weekend at Hartford City, IN?!?!?!? It's supposed to get down to 32 on Friday night.............great!!!:rolleyes:

P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes...can I be 29 again?

[Kimmel]

Well Hi there people!!!!
How is everyone? I was out of town over the weekend. Anybody want to come and freeze this weekend at Hartford City, IN?!?!?!? It's supposed to get down to 32 on Friday night.............great!!!:rolleyes:

P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes...can I be 29 again?

Hey I missed your b-day??? Happy Belated Birthday then!!!

[Mojo1842]

Well Hi there people!!!!
How is everyone? I was out of town over the weekend. Anybody want to come and freeze this weekend at Hartford City, IN?!?!?!? It's supposed to get down to 32 on Friday night.............great!!!:rolleyes:

P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes...can I be 29 again?
Heck Jill, we figured that you found a man and ran off....... Doing ok here but still waiting to get sent out on a job and as much as freezing to death with ya sounds like a load of fun this weekend, I think that tall stacks was my last event for the year. Belated happy birthday.....sorry I missed it. By the way, why is it that you didn't have a party? Ah well, hope it was a good one

[cookiemom]

P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes...can I be 29 again?
Happy Birthday (again) Jill!

[I kinda liked 39, so I've celebrated it... let's see now ...how many times...?

Uh-oh! I'm runnin' out of fingers... :rolleyes: ]

[Mojo1842]

Happy Birthday (again) Jill!

[I kinda liked 39, so I've celebrated it... let's see now ...how many times...?

Uh-oh! I'm runnin' out of fingers... :rolleyes: ]
I dunno, 35 has been good to me; maybe ill stay 35........

[cookiemom]

Anybody there?

http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&pls=music.archive.529053.4.sort&startid=1453765&start=1&guideContext=

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[Mojo1842]

Anybody there?

http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&pls=music.archive.529053.4.sort&startid=1453765&start=1&guideContext=

http://us.video.aol.com/audio.index.adp?mode=0&pmmsid=1461112

http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&pls=music.archive.207189.4.sort&startid=1134020&start=1&guideContext=

*Looks around*

Nope....dont look like it

[cookiemom]

*Looks around*

Nope....dont look like it
It hasn't been this slow around here for months. I hope everyone's out having 'actual' fun (as opposed to 'virtual')...

Hey, Scott! How'd it go this week?

[Mojo1842]

It hasn't been this slow around here for months. I hope everyone's out having 'actual' fun (as opposed to 'virtual')...

Hey, Scott! How'd it go this week?

Not working yet; I've got my fingers crossed that I'm working next week.
I've been bored to tears because on top of not working, I didnt have class this week either.

I know that Jill is at Hartford City, IN this weekend, freezing; haven't heard if anyone else is doing anything this weekend.

[Scottish Songbird]

Not working yet; I've got my fingers crossed that I'm working next week.
I've been bored to tears because on top of not working, I didnt have class this week either.

I know that Jill is at Hartford City, IN this weekend, freezing; haven't heard if anyone else is doing anything this weekend.

Hi Scott and everyone!!! YES....we were freezing at Hartford City!!!!!!:eek:
But it was a nice event just very cold. Hey doesn't everyone want to wake up in the morning and find their water bucket has a layer of ice on it?!?!?:-P :rolleyes:

[Scottish Songbird]

Heck Jill, we figured that you found a man and ran off....... Doing ok here but still waiting to get sent out on a job and as much as freezing to death with ya sounds like a load of fun this weekend, I think that tall stacks was my last event for the year. Belated happy birthday.....sorry I missed it. By the way, why is it that you didn't have a party? Ah well, hope it was a good one


Thanks so much everyone for the birthday wishes!!! Hey Scott it is funny that you mention meeting a man, because I have done just that!!:o
I actually met him at an event and we have really hit it off. He is a super guy and we are having a great time together:D . So...................does this mean I can't post anymore on this thread?!?!?!?:confused:

[Mojo1842]

Hi Scott and everyone!!! YES....we were freezing at Hartford City!!!!!!:eek:
But it was a nice event just very cold. Hey doesn't everyone want to wake up in the morning and find their water bucket has a layer of ice on it?!?!?:-P :rolleyes:

Nice to hear that you had fun despite having to defrost yourself in the morning; I stayed home and got some things done around the house and took a deserved break and went to the USAF museum and picked up some research material for my winter projects.

[Mojo1842]

Thanks so much everyone for the birthday wishes!!! Hey Scott it is funny that you mention meeting a man, because I have done just that!!:o


WOOHOO....good for you :p (bout time ;)) Although I hear the sound of hearts breaking far and wide...

Are you sure that you want to hang out with us lamentable fellas and man stealing women now that you're "respectable";) ? Oh wait, this isn't the singles thread....post to your hearts content

[cookiemom]

man stealing women...
HEY! I resent that remark! :rolleyes:
I haven't stolen anybody's man, nor do I intend to.
I want people to be happy where they are...

Ma

[Mojo1842]

HEY! I resent that remark! :rolleyes:
I haven't stolen anybody's man, nor do I intend to.
I want people to be happy where they are...

Ma
That were sarcasm, ma......

[cookiemom]

That were sarcasm, ma......
I know that, sonny. :rolleyes: I'm just givin' y'all a hard time.

[Note "rolled eyes" emoticon in both posts.]

... it is funny that you mention meeting a man, because I have done just that!!:o I actually met him at an event and we have really hit it off. He is a super guy and we are having a great time together:D .
Congratulations, Jill!

By any chance is he a cavalryman??? ;)

Ma

[bizzilizzit]

Congratulations, Jill!

By any chance is he a cavalryman??? ;)

Ma

Hey Jill!
If he is a cavalryman, can I date his horse?
Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

Hey Jill!
If he is a cavalryman, can I date his horse?
Elizabeth


I'm not sure what to think about that....although I dont Mrs. Elizabeth Ed would be a very appealing name to have if it did by chance work out...

AAAAnd then theres this...

I know that, sonny. I'm just givin' y'all a hard time.

Eh, woman, if you're calling me that you'd best be 50 or over; only they have the mathematical right to call me that..
In other news, my season IS NOT over yet; due to a strange quirk in starting my classes, I dont start until next Monday. So I'm now making last minute plans to go to Gettysburg. Anyone going to be near enough to heckle me?
Elizabeth, was it you that brought up the Plum Run Saloon? If so, send me some info PRETTY PLEEEZE:rolleyes:

[cookiemom]

... sonny...

Eh, woman, if you're calling me that you'd best be 50 or over; only they have the mathematical right to call me that..
um... ssshhhhhh ... let me keep my secrets... ;)
In other news, my season IS NOT over yet; due to a strange quirk in starting my classes, I dont start until next Monday. So I'm now making last minute plans to go to Gettysburg. Anyone going to be near enough to heckle me?
Under other circumstances, my kid and I would descend upon your camp with chocolate chip cookies... but I'm signed up for an open-hearth cooking workshop this Saturday, near home. Maybe next season?

Elizabeth, was it you that brought up the Plum Run Saloon? If so, send me some info PRETTY PLEEEZE:rolleyes:
Ditto.

Anybody planning to go to the Remembrance Day parade?

[Mojo1842]

Alright, alright; I suppose everyone is entitled to their secrets.
Dang, I'm gonna miss chocolate chip cookies? They would've gone so good with going to McDonalds and asking for 50 cheeseburgers, 15 large fries and directions to the nearest liquor store ;)
We're there every year, pretty much at the same time of year although you'll missit; I was seriously thinking of borrowing a frock coat and marching up to retire the colors in the national cemetary Saturday...Ah well, I'll send pictures

[bizzilizzit]

Elizabeth, was it you that brought up the Plum Run Saloon? If so, send me some info PRETTY PLEEEZE:rolleyes:

PLUM RUN SALOON now open in Gettysburg! Here's what the ad reads in CW News:
Join us for good food & fun, BYOB!
Enjoy an 1860-1870 atmosphere, play cards, and visit friends too!
Reenactors always welcome!
Open Friday/Saturday
Located inside Patriot's Point, 241 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg.

PS - Stay out of trouble, Scott!

Elizabeth

[bizzilizzit]

I'm not sure what to think about that....although I dont Mrs. Elizabeth Ed would be a very appealing name to have if it did by chance work out...


Hey,
Since I've already married a horse's a**, why not try the other end? At least I'd be able to have an intelligent conversation wih Mr. Ed. Besides, horses have nice, big, um, blankets.
Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

Hey,
Since I've already married a horse's a**, why not try the other end? At least I'd be able to have an intelligent conversation wih Mr. Ed. Besides, horses have nice, big, um, blankets.
Elizabeth

Alright, point well taken. As for the last part of that, we'll not go there:rolleyes:

Trouble? Who, Me? You would almost think that trouble follows me around...No, seriously, I plan on behaving myself this weekend. (although notice that nobody said anything regarding Thursday night, which is usually when the mayhem happens)

[Scottish Songbird]

Hey Jill!
If he is a cavalryman, can I date his horse?
Elizabeth


Hey Elizabeth....sorry he isn't a cavalryman!!! Actually he is an Artilleryman...go figure!?!?!?!;)
So, guess I you're out of luck for a horse!!:rolleyes:

[Trooper Graham]

Hey Elizabeth....sorry he isn't a cavalryman!!! Actually he is an Artilleryman...go figure!?!?!?!;)
So, guess I you're out of luck for a horse!!:rolleyes:


My heart is broken......

[bizzilizzit]

Hey Elizabeth....sorry he isn't a cavalryman!!! Actually he is an Artilleryman...go figure!?!?!?!;)
So, guess I you're out of luck for a horse!!:rolleyes:

Too bad a cannon is an inanimate object!
Have a great time with your new "friend!"
Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

Too bad a cannon is an inanimate object!
Have a great time with your new "friend!"
Elizabeth
I dunno; I've had quite a few good conversations with our six pounder.

[bizzilizzit]

I dunno; I've had quite a few good conversations with our six pounder.

Scott,
You should know better than to have conversations with animate or inanimate objects that talk back. Didn't your wife teach you anything?
Elizabeth

[Mojo1842]

Scott,
You should know better than to have conversations with animate or inanimate objects that talk back. Didn't your wife teach you anything?
Elizabeth

Yeah, and you'd think that it would've broken me of that habit; but inanimate objects are the source of some of the better conversations that I've had recently. Sad, no?

[cookiemom]

...the gears begin to turn...


Dang, I'm gonna miss chocolate chip cookies? They would've gone so good with going to McDonalds and asking for 50 cheeseburgers, 15 large fries and directions to the nearest liquor store ;)

Hey, Scott? Are y'all setting up camp at the PA monument for Saturday and Sunday?
What's the plan for Friday? [I think you said you were heading east on Thursday night.]

Ma

[Mojo1842]

...the gears begin to turn...



Hey, Scott? Are y'all setting up camp at the PA monument for Saturday and Sunday?
What's the plan for Friday? [I think you said you were heading east on Thursday night.]

Ma
Yup....that's right where we'll be at. Friday the plan is to have breakfast then wander about town til noon when I,m having an image taken. At 2PM we're taking a tour then after that we're setting up camp and looking for a drivethru to victimize

Actually were heading out in the morning.......

[Scottish Songbird]

Too bad a cannon is an inanimate object!
Have a great time with your new "friend!"
Elizabeth


Hmmmm....well at least he has a big...um...gun!?!?!?!?;)

[Mojo1842]

Hmmmm....well at least he has a big...um...gun!?!?!?!?;)
*GROOOOOOOOAN*

Um....kinda soon to know that, isn't it?

I'm now very worried about your morals, young lady ;-)

[Scottish Songbird]

*GROOOOOOOOAN*

Um....kinda soon to know that, isn't it?

I'm now very worried about your morals, young lady ;-)

Oh no!!! Has my pristine image been tarnished?!?!?!:rolleyes: ;)

[Mojo1842]

Oh no!!! Has my pristine image been tarnished?!?!?!:rolleyes: ;)
Now would I insinuate such a thing?




Campfires are nice in this cool weather......

[bizzilizzit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mBGODdzzVw

For those of you who enjoy a good laugh!
Elizabeth

[cookiemom]

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See y'all here later, or on that "other" site...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ACWreenactor_singles/

If you're new and want to join us over there, just knock loudly. We'll let you in.

[MargaretO'Grady]

This has to be one of the most student-destructive threads out there :D Started reading the singles thread (with hopes of funding other nuts like myself) and went from there to this one cause I couldn't stop laughing so hard. Oh well, there went my homework night :: snicker:: maybe i'm better off going back to sewing instead, just read and sew and the same time......

Cookiemom - it makes me wonder how many times you've probably passed me in CP, I have classes on campus three days a week, and live in McKeldin the rest of them :rolleyes: ah the life of a masters student

[cookiemom]

This has to be one of the most student-destructive threads out there :D Started reading the singles thread (with hopes of funding other nuts like myself) and went from there to this one cause I couldn't stop laughing so hard. Oh well, there went my homework night :: snicker:: maybe i'm better off going back to sewing instead, just read and sew and the same time......

Cookiemom - it makes me wonder how many times you've probably passed me in CP, I have classes on campus three days a week, and live in McKeldin the rest of them :rolleyes: ah the life of a masters student
Someone new who thinks we're funny! And likes to sew! And is really local!

Want to meet for breakfast or lunch someday? We could draw lots of stares if we get to laughing "too" much! Pick a place on Rte.1, or Turner Lab?

I'll send a PM later.

[MargaretO'Grady]

Want to meet for breakfast or lunch someday? We could draw lots of stares if we get to laughing "too" much!


Breakfast sounds delightful - if you won't mind getting up at 4:30 am :lol: lunch might work out better...and there is no such thing as too much laughter! That would mean there's such a thing as too much fun, and I'll defer to Songbird's opinion on the matter :p Besides, we can always ask the stare-ers to join us in wreaking havoc hehe

As for location, I'll defer to the lady with more experience, my culinary palatte is rather limited to campus food, whatever I mess up in my kitchen, and soldier's cooking (in no particular order of edibility, of course).

[Mojo1842]

This has to be one of the most student-destructive threads out there :D Started reading the singles thread (with hopes of funding other nuts like myself) and went from there to this one cause I couldn't stop laughing so hard. Oh well, there went my homework night :: snicker:: maybe i'm better off going back to sewing instead, just read and sew and the same time......

Cookiemom - it makes me wonder how many times you've probably passed me in CP, I have classes on campus three days a week, and live in McKeldin the rest of them :rolleyes: ah the life of a masters student

These two threads ruin more than just students mind you; I was ruined as soon as I came out of hiding methinks. Of course I wouldn't trade a bit of it.....

[Scottish Songbird]

Hi There!!!
How is everyone?!?!? This thread has gotten quiet...just wondering how all the "old guard" is doing? I'm doing well and enjoying the new relationship.
Anyone attend any events lately? I did go to one at Fort Harrison State Park. It was supposed to be a time line and turned out to be about 6 Civil War Reenactors and 4-5 WW II guys!?!?!? Not much of an event but we had fun anyway. I always say..."An event is what you make it"!!!

[Mojo1842]

Hi There!!!
How is everyone?!?!? This thread has gotten quiet...just wondering how all the "old guard" is doing? I'm doing well and enjoying the new relationship.
Anyone attend any events lately? I did go to one at Fort Harrison State Park. It was supposed to be a time line and turned out to be about 6 Civil War Reenactors and 4-5 WW II guys!?!?!? Not much of an event but we had fun anyway. I always say..."An event is what you make it"!!!

And just who are you calling old, Missy?

[cookiemom]

Hey, Meg! It was great to meet you for breakfast and conversation this morning. I hope you get all your sewing done! We'll look for you in the parade tomorrow.
[Now it's time to start making cookies... ;) ]

Is anybody else going to Gettysburg?

[NC5thcav]

This has got to be the most pointless thread ever, except for the singles thread.

[VaTrooper]

This has got to be the most pointless thread ever, except for the singles thread.

It was funny about 3 months ago.

[Mojo1842]

This has got to be the most pointless thread ever, except for the singles thread.

Oh, by all means, dont let us stand in the way of taking yourself too seriously.


The grumpy season is upon us I see.

[VaTrooper]

Everyone has their own fine line between fun and stupid. Mine was 3 months ago. Derek's seems to be about 4 months ago.

[Trooper Graham]

It was funny about 3 months ago.

All the ladies skidadled when they found out that I wasna lieing about my liver spots....:cry:

[NC5thcav]

Not grumpy, just stating the facts. Amuse yourself however you see fit.

[MargaretO'Grady]

Yay, my computer is being nice and actually letting me read everything past page 17 on this post (maybe cause I'm goofing off at work instead of actually doing what they pay me to do......)

Don't mean to change the subject, but does anyone know of any winter encampments/non-ball activities that are going on between now and Neshaminy for either side?? Preferably less than a three hour drive of DC?? This Yankee darlin' needs a serious gunpowder (and more importantly: good looking, eligible uniform) fix! The only thing I'm aware of is Yuletide 1864 out at Harper's Ferry next weekend.

Belated congrats on the new man, Jill!

[Scottish Songbird]

Yay, my computer is being nice and actually letting me read everything past page 17 on this post (maybe cause I'm goofing off at work instead of actually doing what they pay me to do......)

Don't mean to change the subject, but does anyone know of any winter encampments/non-ball activities that are going on between now and Neshaminy for either side?? Preferably less than a three hour drive of DC?? This Yankee darlin' needs a serious gunpowder (and more importantly: good looking, eligible uniform) fix! The only thing I'm aware of is Yuletide 1864 out at Harper's Ferry next weekend.

Belated congrats on the new man, Jill!

Hey, thanks Margaret!!! It's so nice to be with someone who is really interested in the hobby!:D Are you going to the Harper's Ferry thing? I loved Haper's Ferry when we visited years ago...boy it was a long time ago, I think back in 1986!!!!! Well, maybe someday I'll make it back out there. Take care and have fun. Hope you find some cool events to attend.

[MargaretO'Grady]

Hobby, soldiers, things that go BANG!....hehe I'm in it for the corsets and black powder :-P didn't get out there unfortunetely, end of the semester is absolute evilness. Guess I'll just keep haunting around here and see if anyone drops any hints :: hopeful look::

Meg

[dionys_5]

Margaret,
Here is some information on a local event that may be pretty close to you. It is put on by the 47th Va and the 28th Mass. co. B. The 28th Mass is a top notch organization. The following is a thread from a member of the 47th Va. with information about the event.
Hope this helps.

John Mayer

My name is Eric Powell and I'm the organizer of the Fredericksburg Event. I want to begin with an apology for the lack of information this year. In addition to working with new people in the city every year, we're changing things around a bit. I'll try to answer as many questions as I can here. I hope to have the web site up this week, so keep an eye on www.47thva.org before heading to Cedar Creek.

To begin with, we are hoping to change this to more of a living history event than a reenactment. There just isn't room in the city for the 400 reenactors we had last year. Real safety concerns arose and made us decide to scale things back dramatically. We can pull off our plans this year with about 100 reenactors or so. The scenario is "What happened in the city between the street fight and the main assault". We will begin with a small street skirmish of selected units to portray the street fight and then the Union will "occupy the town". This fight and the Union Camp will be on Charles Street. We plan to establish HQ, field hospitals, a period telegraph, and pickets along this street as well. We are looking for units to help portray activities that would have occured in town during the occupation. I even have some home owners willing to help with a looting scene. Civilian impressions interacting with the Federals would be great here.

After the skirmish, Confederates will withdraw to the mall along Washington Avenue to portary camps "outside of the city". There will also be field hospitals, HQ, pickets, and period music by the Camptown Shakers. I would like a couple of units to do a rounders game with spectator particpation further down the mall. Blue v. Gray maybe? This is where registration will be Saturday morning and reenactor parking will be down the street at the First Christian Church.

In between the two camps will not only be the field hospitals, but also some pockets of remaining Confederates that will need to be rooted out by Federal patrols. These groups will be selected and prepared in advance. A lot of this may happen along Prince Edward Street. Units interested in possibly helping with this need to have previous Fredericksburg experience and contact me immediately. While we don't need as many numbers as we had in the past, we do want enough reenactors to come to make our impression meaningful and allow those on picket, ambulance, or other duty to be relieved to get some lunch in town.

On Sunday, the National Park Service and 28th Mass. Co. B take the lead. Frank O'Reilly hosts a wonderful walking tour of the Irish Brigade's march through town from 12-2pm. Units participating, and those wishing to walk along, form up at the city dock on Sophia Street. The tour concludes at the Kirkland Memorial and leads into the Commemoration Service with units from both sides, as well as other organizations. There will be an opportunity to lay wreaths at the end of the ceremony. Contact the NPS if you would like to be placed on the schedule. We would love to have more units participate in this ceremony and honor those that fought in our city 144 years ago. Confederates will form up along Sunken Road at 1pm.

Regarding the cars, spectators, and other logistical concerns. I apologize for any past issues people might have had. While the city does support our efforts, I would not say it is with open arms. They are supportive, but tentatively. We work mostly with the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) and their Candlelight Tour. Our event moves every year to which ever neighborhood they are holding the tour. That is the only way we are able to get some of the streets closed. Without their help, Im not sure we could get any streets closed. For the past few years the director of the HFFI tour has changed, including again this year. This is part of the delay in getting things put together. However, the woman in charge understands our concerns and is working with us to resolve them. The new head of HFFI is a Revolutionary War reenactor. He understands the issues we are facing and is really excited about what we have planned. They have assured me that there will be no cars and that the spectators will be kept at a safe distance from any firing. HFFI is providing portajohns near each camp, there will be fires in designated raised fire pits, water available, BUT there will NOT be any overnight camping this year. However, we do have discounts at the Best Western and Hylton Hotels for reenactors. I'll get maps and information up on the web site as quick as I can.

Fredericksburg is a unique event. It is NOT a powder burner! We hope to provide a one of a kind experience to reenactors free of charge, teach the community about what happened here 144 years ago, and honor those on both sides who struggled through the times. I think that as we develop this into a living history event, it will receive more support and cooperation from the various groups in the community. We hope you'll find it a nice way to end your reenacting season.

If you have questions, are interested in participating, or have a special living history idea that you'd like to bring, please contact me. My email is EPow47@aol.com and my home phone is 540-850-3025.

Lt. Eric Powell
47th Virginia Infantry Co. I
"The Stafford Guard"

[cookiemom]

[IN AN OTHERWISE "SERIOUS" THREAD]

BTW ladies my birthday is next month on the 23rd of Feb.
I wondered when we'd be 'privileged' with that bit of information... :rolleyes:
Ye wouldn't be anglin' for a batch o' cookies, now, would ye?

Ma

[Trooper Graham]

I wondered when we'd be 'privileged' with that bit of information... :rolleyes:
Ye wouldn't be anglin' for a batch o' cookies, now, would ye?

Ma

I would love to have some cookies for my birthday but unless they are made from raw oyster compound and sprinkled with Viagra chunks and bits they won't help this old worn out Lover of the Zodiac. :( :(

[Mojo1842]

I would love to have some cookies for my birthday but unless they are made from raw oyster compound and sprinkled with Viagra chunks and bits they won't help this old worn out Lover of the Zodiac. :( :(
I dont know...I can testify to the goodness of those cookies.

[cookiemom]

I dont know...I can testify to the goodness of those cookies.
I think you need to clarify that statement, Scott!
The cookies you and your unit received were made with milk chocolate chips and pecans, not raw oysters and... YUCK!
I use only the finest, freshest, natural, and period-correct ;) ingredients...

Ma

[Mojo1842]

I think you need to clarify that statement, Scott!
The cookies you and your unit received were made with milk chocolate chips and pecans, not raw oysters and... YUCK!
I use only the finest, freshest, natural, and period-correct ;) ingredients...

Ma
Yes, there were no oysters or Viagra chunks present in those cookies (good thing, considering some of the things that happened to a couple of our members that I'll not go into here...) only all natural goodness.

[Scottish Songbird]

Hello out there!!!!
How is everyone?? I was just wondering what is happening with all the "singles" out there these days? I hope everyone is well and enjoying the winter!!!!:rolleyes: Just wanted to say Hi especially to Scott, Carole and Trooper Graham! By the way...anyone going to the Reenactor Fest in Chicago next weekend? Drop a line when you feel like it.