150th Cycle Event Plans Underway

[Scooby_308]

Why not add some Western Events for the 150th cycle?
As a Kentucky boy, Mills Spring, Richmond, Perryville….

[Pvt Schnapps]

Why not add some Western Events for the 150th cycle?
As a Kentucky boy, Mills Spring, Richmond, Perryville….

There will be more in the minutes, I think. One of the ideas for the "militia muster" was to have not one event, but several smaller coordinated events around the country to focus on the local experience of sending companies off to the war. There was also some talk about how to participate in more western events, although the center of gravity of the units represented tended to be in the mid-Atlantic.

Anyway, as Chris Anders says, the discussions continue.

[FloridaConfederate]

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

I dont really have an axe to grind attitude Chris, you can believe that or not or write it off as you please but I dont. It is a simple retort that you have planned 150th Cycle with not a single EBUFU event. That is fine. But to come on the AC and post how great it is when you dont even include the events there is quite disingenuous.

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.

Right on I agree...so keep it here and dont expect those committed to the EBUFU events to be involved.

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.

But still no event on the list.

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.

Chris, man to man, your actions dont support your words..if this was so you would have targeted EBUFU events on your list not just mainstream events....see how reciprocity works ? One promoted EBUFU and this discussion wouldn’t be happening.

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.

No internet agnst here.....EBUFU is doing fine and I hope your 150th Cycle does well, really I do. I am just not going to sit idle and listen to talk of inclusion and one hobby on the AC yet the schedule is already stacked and released without a simple nod to single EBUFU which is fine.

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

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.

You’re a leader Chris why not put those events on your list and promote them and clear all this up in a few keystrokes?

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.

It is very concise and clear. EBUFU events are events identified, vetted and approved by the AC board comprised of event planners and EBUFU leaders. EBUFU is sort of the accrediting org / seal for many in the hobby. EBUFU is not the end all be all for everyone. You and Mike can start your own paradigm and completely cut the X%ers which attend EBUFU events out of the picture. I am even certain with enough alerts and flooding of the AC w/ schedules that don’t include our events, adjuncts bumped every two seconds and discussion like we had last night, you will soon get folks like me removed from that community and then the AC will be your new paradigm.

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

Variety ? I have ridden mounted artillery full gallop up Horseshoe Ridge @ Chickamauga, slept in the bombproof at Ft McAllister, brought an 1860's town to life and stood picket in the rain in the middle of the FLA night where my ancestors once did....with good health I plan to, evade Federal forces crossing Georgia while mounted, row Charleston Harbor to Sumter and perform a multi-act period correct Minstrel show in fully functional 19th cent tavern. But these events will never make your list..

Pards,

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[FloridaConfederate]

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."

Your discounting of the event list I supported compounded by your inability to produce one event you have done confirms what I thought...all talk... no walk. (or walk until your call your wife to pick you up) Why do you repeatedly assign dominant / submissive postioning and terms to everything ? God's gift, etc. I am a rednecked mouth breather, who is incoherent and moronic remember ? Ignore button ?

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.

Sure I do, y'all posted it here and on the AC and it doesnt contain any EBUFU events or orgs...that is all faintestness I need. It is self-evident.

All you can do is parrott empty criticisms from offline conversations and spout nonsense from the void of your own experience.

Yep.

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

Reeeeeeaching for some insult any barb.....are you playing the race card? With you it is as certain as night following day. Classic.

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[Pvt Schnapps]

Seriously, CR, when you referred to the "campaigner march" at Olustee, was it the one discussed here?

http://battleofolustee.org/forms_doc...expedition.htm

The description makes it sound like all of two miles.

I realize you also slept in a bombproof and played the banjo at some point in the last year, but if that's your standard, where do you get off presenting yourself as a "campaigner"?

And why are you spending so much energy trashing events outside your hemisphere? Like you were ever going to show up in Maryland or the Shenandoah anyway. You're a joke but, like your avatar, it ain't funny, just sad.

[DamYankee25]

Either way at least someone is willing to step up to the plate to make events happen for the 150th. It's a huge cycle for the hobby and for the country. yes, some events will be funnel cakes and balls, but some will not. This is how it's been for decades. I applaud Mr. Anders for his efforts and bringing this out in the open that discussions are being held for the cycle, whether it's EBUFU or "campaigner" events with a mainstream adjunct. I'm anxious to see the minutes once they're posted. There is always the option of not attending events you don't like and attend the ones you do. This isn't directed at anyone, but I think it's great that Mr. Anders is trying to help improve the hobby whether it be one buttonhole at a time or one mainstream unit at a time. To quote Wayne's World "they tell 2 friends, and they tell 2 friends and so on and so on."

And I mean really, who doesn't love funnel cake?

[FloridaConfederate]

Seriously, CR, when you referred to the "campaigner march" at Olustee, was it the one discussed here?

http://battleofolustee.org/forms_doc...expedition.htm

The description makes it sound like all of two miles.

No that wasnt it

I realize you also slept in a bombproof and played the banjo at some point in the last year, but if that's your standard, where do you get off presenting yourself as a "campaigner"?

I never used the term campaigner ? Not in this thread anywhere, in fact you will find threads ripe with my self-policing for lack of being a campaigner, look at my personal messages..were talking EBUFU, civ all kinds of things. Mike I think I am feeling that internets angnst CA was talking about..are you just throwing up anything to see if it will stick to disparage me ?

And why are you spending so much energy trashing events outside your hemisphere?

I trashed no event, your reaching again......I said I am not participating in any of those 150th Events cause you dont pay any service to the EBUFU community events except lip service an attempt to poach from their ranks. I am sure the 150th will go on without me , but with the importance you repeatedly assign to me, who knows ?

Like you were ever going to show up in Maryland or the Shenandoah anyway.

I would show up to hook up with you at events, count on it.

You're a joke but, like your avatar, it ain't funny, just sad.

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[Pvt Schnapps]

CR, if you don't intend to trash these events, and you're content to boycott them, then the very least you can do is shut up and take your toxic opinions and avatar to another thread.

[FloridaConfederate]

This isn't directed at anyone, but I think it's great that Mr. Anders is trying to help improve the hobby whether it be one buttonhole at a time or one mainstream unit at a time. To quote Wayne's World "they tell 2 friends, and they tell 2 friends and so on and so on."

If you look at the registration lists, well look at the the actual attendance lists cause it is a kewl thing to get your name on the registration lists but a good percentage never show up. It is the same ole group of folks at the events approved by the A/C as EBUFU or even approved adjuncts. The few new faces are typically direct recruits and folks who are exceedingly self-motivated, like Pete Paolillo here. The facts dont support the concept of these events increasing EBUFU participation, if they have it negliglble.

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[FloridaConfederate]

CR, if you don't intend to trash these events, and you're content to boycott them, then the very least you can do is shut up and take your toxic opinions and avatar to another thread.

Will you take your toxic non-inclusive list and initiatvies and promote your streamer view of the hobby away from the AC ?

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida