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    Default Bridgeport Re-enactment

    what are some things I need to be expecting during the siege of bridgeport?
    1st Sgt. Ryan Townsend

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    "Sir they are beating us back"
    "Then we will give them the bayonet"

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    A typical mainstream reenactment on a decent piece of land, with some period correct entertainment not normally seen at events--normally they have an 'anvil shoot'.

    You can count on it being as cold as a wedge too.
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    wonderful I love the cold....not anything else?
    1st Sgt. Ryan Townsend

    52nd Georgia Co I

    "Sir they are beating us back"
    "Then we will give them the bayonet"

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    Only event I have been too where the directions were "Turn right at the trailer park".



    Anyways, what Ms. Lawson said above. It is a typical 3bfestival enactment and they shoot anvils.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joey12thga View Post
    Only event I have been too where the directions were "Turn right at the trailer park".



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    Joey,


    Don't get out much in the Deep South, do you?

    Trailer parks are integral to the directions for most events I go to


    Ryan,

    This is a Beer, Battle, and Ball Event, with guaranteed cold weather, and anvils flying through the air. Nothing more. Nothing less.

    I used to move my chair so I could get a better view of the blacksmiths working. I don't think those boys get out much anymore, and anyway, that view would not interest you........
    Mrs. Lawson
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    The last time I went to B-port, they were showing Sweet Home Alabama on a big screen .......never went back. The battle was ok, just a lot of really silly stuff going on besides that
    Bobby Hughes
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    Bridgeport is a microcosm of every small town southern Beer Battle and Ball event, with all their various abberations, save one.....

    Nothing can hold a candle to the disturbingly empty whole hogs of Gainsville, after they've been picked clean ......

    Which reminds me, I better check my calendar on the off chance that I can get a DaddySitter. Nothing beats Gainsville's hogs and chocolate cake
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    Boy!
    Considering my most resent bout with those shakers and bakers that consider themselves the "real" Arthritics in this hobby... I think I could use some home grown fun for everyone.
    Where and when is going to be? It would be fun getting away from all the anal retentive types for a year or so, even if it only happened for a day or two... It would seem like years!

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    Blair,

    Its a long drive from the bottom of Florida to the top of Alabama......

    http://siegeatbridgeport.com/

    Pack your greatcoat.
    Mrs. Lawson
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    Make sure you pack your poncho as well, it gets real wet sometimes.
    Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Joe Mallory
    Commanding, 4th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment


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