150th Cycle Event Plans Underway

[turfwriter]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Laurel Scott 150thcycle@gmail.com


WINCHESTER, Va. – Twenty-nine interested parties gathered Aug. 23 for a second discussion on the proposed 150th Cycle of Civil War events.

The meeting was a follow-up to a March 21 conference coordinated by S. Chris Anders of the Chesapeake Volunteer Guard and attended by hobby leaders representing over 1,700 troops from New England to Ohio to North Carolina. "Each meeting sees the group growing as more organizations step up to the plate and take ownership of their hobby,” Anders said. “The group is quite diverse, but dedicated to make the 150th Cycle the best yet. I look forward to great things."

Topics broached at the August meeting included the updating/revision of the Common Sense Resolution, existing events on the Civil War sesquicentennial schedule, and proposed events for the five-year 150th Cycle being undertaken by this group.

Among the latter were Anders’ own “Return to Manassas” event in August, 2010, as well as tentative plans to revisit “Shenandoah ’62,” stage a civilian militia muster to start the 150th Cycle and then the Battle of Ball’s Bluff in 2011, a larger-scale McDowell, the Battle of Antietam/South Mountain in 2012, the Battles of Chancellorsville and Mine Run in 2013, an Overland Campaign event on original ground, the Battles of Third Winchester and Monocacy in 2014 and the Battle of Sayler’s (Sailor’s) Creek in 2015. As plans move forward this list may expand.

Also addressed were the need to compile a manual of event mechanics, the division of responsibilities among the various groups involved in the cycle, and the land available for reenactments.

In the end, it was agreed that a website should be created for the sharing of event information among the group members as they work to solidify the events in the 150th Cycle.

The next 150th Cycle Meeting is scheduled for Nov. 21 (Remembrance Day) in Gettysburg, PA. If you would like to attend this meeting, or need more information, please e-mail Laurel Scott at 150thcycle@gmail.com.

[FloridaConfederate]

Not a single EBUFU or history heavy event in your plans or on your list ?

I for one will not attend any of these events and encourage all those who attend EBUFU to join in the boycott.

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[dculgan]

Ha! I almost spit my morning coffee out laughing at your boycott joke.

[billtyrell]

Not a single EBUFU or history heavy event in your plans or on your list ?

I for one will not attend any of these events and encourage all those who attend EBUFU to join in the boycott.

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

What boycotting already without any details of the events planned. This is not the AC board.

[FloridaConfederate]

What boycotting already without any details of the events planned. This is not the AC board.

Enough details that there are no EBUFU events on yer list, champ....not the A/C but the same list chocker full of streamer events was posted on the A/C without a single EBUFU listed.

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[paul hadley]

"What boycotting already without any details of the events planned. This is not the AC board."

Gosh, a double-slam in the same post! Although IMHO "boycotting" may be too strong a word, I will continue to pick and choose which events most hold my interest and try to attend as many as possible given time and budget constraints.

But isn't that what we ALL try to do anyway?

If the meetings to sort through the 150th possibilities help shed some light on what opportunities are out there, I'm all for it. If I'm better able to zero in on an event outside my backyard that I otherwise wouldn't know about, I'm all for it. If ensuing discussions about such events reveal ones that aren't as promising just from my perspective -- not judging what others prefer -- I'm all for a 150th "list" whether inclusive, exclusive or whatever.

Let's try to keep the lines of communication open. There's something out there for each and all of us.

Paul Hadley
Now, all of us of a certain age can join hands and start singing "If I Had a Hammer." With gusto.

[Pvt Schnapps]

Not a single EBUFU or history heavy event in your plans or on your list ?

I for one will not attend any of these events and encourage all those who attend EBUFU to join in the boycott.

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

Thanks Chris! Maybe you can also boycott any discussion of them.

By the way, what EBUFU events did you support last year or any previous year?

And what angel descended from the heavens to anoint you as the new champion of "EBUFU"?

I sense a desire on your part to channel the late Mr. Heath, but lacking his wit, knowledge, and attendance record, you'll find it pretty tough to get taken seriously.

[FloridaConfederate]

Thanks Chris!

By the way, what EBUFU events did you support last year or any previous year?

Just the previous year ?

1) Westville Nov 2008
2) AG / WIG Ft McAllister CS Dec 2008
3) Olustee SCAR - Campaigner March - I went home when we got back to the mainstream battle Feb 2009
4) Had supporting / kabuki role for Ft.Moultire June 2009 (detached retina three days before couldnt go)
5) AG/SCAR Atlanta LH July 2009
6) Westville Work Weekend End of this Month - Early Banjo Impression
7) Bummers Nov 2009 (asked by event coords to do Dble Top Secret Civilian Role)
Ft McAllister 2009 AG/WIG Federal LH

I have done no other events but these save for going as a civ and playing banjer at the streamsuckfests here

Shall I list my 2010 invites /schedule and 2009/2008 invites which I sefl-policed on EBUFU as out of my lane ?

And you supported which ones excatly, by the way ?



And what angel descended from the heavens to anoint you as the new champion of "EBUFU"?

Nobody...I can champion the community and events I care about....just like you championed your 150th list and decided to leave EBUFU events completely out..... why do you care and get so worked up about me? Thats funny Mike.

I sense a desire on your part to channel the late Mr. Heath, but lacking his wit, knowledge, and attendance record, you'll find it pretty tough to get taken seriously.

Thats is because you view the world through very narrow and misplaced elitest lenses...but you take me serious enough to rush into to refute and post down anything I post everytime..tell me where does that stem from ? I think it stems from the same way you nipped along the heels for acceptence of Heef and that you can only draw parallels from that submissive position ? Heef knew and commented you were a pard shafting quitter and not a suck it up. Perhaps that is why you dont want EBUFU events on your list ?

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[Anders]

Seems Chris Rideout has an axe to grind with someone over something.

Fact is, the events discussed were the ones that folks came to discuss. If folks wanted to talk up more immersion events, then they can always show up and do so.

In fact some folks did. Folks came and talked about those, as well as other folks came and talked about the mega events that are coming down the pike. Folks talked together, with each other.

Something I think keyboard guerillas should take notice of.

The 150th is a great chance to work all together, no all events are for everyone, but by working together we can build an inclusive schedule that will allow folks the chance to go consume many types of events.

Creating internet angst is indicative of those who fear such occuring. If someone really has questions or solutions or even events they want to promote- then show up and do it. Or at least send an email about it. Not lurk in the cyber bushes to bushwack.

Keep in mind this is a press release and not the notes of the meeting, a lot more was discussed than listed above.

I know I want to hear more from our Western Pards as to what the West is looking at for the Cycle, and work as well with the immersion events. That is my main task over the next couple of months.

I also am very interested in the events surrounding the 150th in Charleston. Plan to go to least one of the events if not both.

The key is to set a schedule and stick to it. One that allows a buffet of events so folks can find the experience they wish.

I also find myself confused as to what EBUFU means to you. There are events listed above that are all sleep on the ground, linear events with high authenticity requirements. There are also static events that allow garrison camping.


Variety is the spice of life, and the spark that will keep folks in the hobby and excited.

Pards,

[Pvt Schnapps]

Your list confirms what I thought, Mr. Rideout. All your passion is that of the recent convert; a handful of local living histories and now you're God's gift to "campaigners." You haven't the faintest idea what the events on the 150th Cycle list will entail, and you don't know anything about the organizations involved. All you can do is parrott empty criticisms from offline conversations and spout nonsense from the void of your own experience.

You're like your avatar, Chris. It would be laughable if it wasn't sick.