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| Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 01:00 am |
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Bama46
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I am going to both Gettysburg and Antietam for my annual battlefield trek with my college buddies of 45 years or so.
We will be ther ein mid April, then it is on to Baldwin County Alabama for a big celebration in Early May
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 02:06 am |
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Parault
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I plan on attending along with my unit. Hey we have to be there. The unit that we protray was the only unit from Arkansas. And since we have several descendents of those soldiers, including me, in this unit,we have to make the trip at least every 5 years. The flag from Arkansas will be in Gettysburg again. Last edited on Wed Jan 16th, 2008 02:09 am by Parault
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 01:16 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Parault,
Will your unit also participate in the march on the town where we'll demand food and shoes?
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 01:42 pm |
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Marie
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I plan on being at the 145th with the 21stOVI, Co. E, and 21st Civilain corps.
This will be my first national event. Looking forward to it very much. (course I haven't cleared it with the boss yet)
Regards from NW Ohio,
Jana
P. S.
Albert,
Coming I80 you'll pass within 7 miles of my home 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 02:16 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Marie,
It is possible for us to stop and pick you up.
Right now, we're taking $50 deposits from people that wish to go. The remaining cost of the trip will depend on how many people go (the more that go, the cheaper it'll be). Once we know how many are going, we can better commit to a bus line to charter the trip and finalize costs. Right now, best guess is we're looking at approximately $150 per person. The cost will be round-trip.
If you or any of your unit are interested, please let me know. Our Lietenant suggests by the first of February we should have an accurate count of how many are going and can base the final price on that.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 03:39 pm |
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Marie
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Hmmm. The men are meeting tomorrow night. Let me run it past the Captain and I'll get back to you.
I had planned to drive as I have gear to haul...too much stuff to take on a bus.
Regards,
Jana
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 06:16 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Marie,
Our plan (for us), regarding gear, is: if ya can't carry it, ya don't need it!!....We're travelling extreamly light: rifle, bedroll, haversack...any food will be carried in the haversack. We're not taking tents, cooking utensils, etc. It'll be a hard few days, but pretty realistic!
If you're Capt. is interested, let me know and I'll give you the info to contact our Lt.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 02:51 pm |
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Parault
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Albert Sailhorst wrote: Parault,
Will your unit also participate in the march on the town where we'll demand food and shoes?
Nothing is confirmed at this time. It has been brought up and discussed.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 03:00 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Perault,
If we get there in time, we plan to march on the town. I'm told it's a 5 mile march....I have to be honest and say I'm not a real athletic or physical person, so I hope I don't underestimate exactly how far 5 miles really is!!
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 04:19 pm |
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PvtClewell
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Albert,
I'll be in Gettysburg for the Civil War Institute June 22-28. This is not my year to drive up, so I'll be without an automobile. G-burg is a great walking town.
I will say this — I'm 57 years old and could stand to lose a few pounds. Still, I can walk 4 miles in a little over an hour, but that's on a level walking path. Five miles, in Gettysburg, lugging a rifle in the heat of late June are all factors to consider, but I don't think 90 minutes to 2 hours is out of the question. Two hours would probably include several rest and water breaks.
I bet if you start a walking exercise program right now, by June you could walk the 5 miles in the blink of an eye.
Wear comfortable shoes, whatever you do, unless you like blisters. That's another good reason to start walking now, to toughen up your feet for later on, especially if you do the march in period footwear. Even after I bought new walking shoes last summer, my (tar) heels still blistered until the shoes were broken in.
Are you going to follow the historic route or is another one being used? The Pennsylvania countryside is most gently rolling ridges and shouldn't require much climbing, especially if you're east of South Mountain. And if you march the Chambersburg Pike, be mindful of the traffic.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 06:40 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Pvt. Clewell,
Thanks for the info!
My thought was it'd prbably take about 2 hours to do, so I figure I'll be ok....tired, but ok!
I'll be wearing my brogans. Knock on wood, they haven't bothered my feet in years past, but then again, I don't march too far in them! I agree that starting to condition myself now is probably a good idea, but I am a contrary (lazy!) person. It's 18 degrees....when it gets below 75, I start to hibernate!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18th, 2008 05:49 am |
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ole
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Starting to look like you guys are going to have some fun! Guess I'll just snug up under the banky and read some more Detzer.
ole
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21st, 2008 03:29 pm |
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Cookie12NJCoD
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I'll there with my unit, the 12th NJ Co D, can't wait. Had our January meeting yesterday and started planning the trip, meals, gear, etc. It would be neat if everyone who uses this site would meet up at some point, somewhere in GB over that long weekend and put faces with user names!
 Anyone out there play a musical instrument? My husband plays guitar, mandolin and sings and we love getting together after hours in camp and having good old fashioned jam sessions!
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22nd, 2008 01:14 pm |
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Albert Sailhorst
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Cookie,
Sorry, I don't play anything musical....I wish I did! That sounds like fun, singing around the campfire, etc....
However, since you're planning meals (all I plan to eat is raw potatoes, hardtack and jerky) I'll be happy to bring a few of the boys to your camp for some good eats!!
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22nd, 2008 02:20 pm |
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Cookie12NJCoD
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Yes, we plan meals. We like to eat well! Bring your potatoes and I'm sure we can throw them into our stew and share a meal! We have families and kids so we try to eat a balanced diet. Really, you are welcome to come by and sit a spell and share in our fare. Even if you can't play an instrument you are welcome to warble out a few lines of Lorena or whatever we are playing with us! We love meeting new folks at these events. We are 12th NJ Co D and will be attached to the Smythe-Vincent Brigade. Not sure where we will be exactly but I guess you can just ask around.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23rd, 2008 06:50 pm |
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younglobo
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Roger.. Awsome figure
Albert .. I feel your pain, not taking the cannon and all I would love to go to Gburg to a event sometime but hauling a horse 18 hours seems to kill the appeal.Both tiring and expensive.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23rd, 2008 08:30 pm |
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TimHoffman01
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I have a question for you all who have been there before: I was thinking about going up there with my son Andrew (he's 8 now). I was wondering if this was an event he might get something out of or if the crowds would be so huge that he'd find the experience more overwhelming than anything else.
We DID go to the 145th Fredericksburg and he seemed to enjoy the parts of that he saw, but there were a lot less people there. I read on their site (couldn't find it again a few minutes ago) that they were expecting something like 10,000 reenactors(?) of various types. That is without featuring the folks coming to watch.
So, what think you all from your past experiences, would this be something for someone of his age, or maybe should I wait until he's a little older?
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23rd, 2008 11:51 pm |
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Johnny Huma
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Roger I have had a Hand at Painting Miniatures myself..But I must say yours are very well done..I know how much it takes to do them..I do 54mm chess sets and my latest I am working on when I find the time is a CW set that I am making out of Minie Balls and Musket balls found at Gettysburg in the mid 70's..Each figure contains a ball to the coresponding side..All on video...The melting and pouring of the pieces and the ball used for that piece. I will auction it off on e-bay for a good buck I hope. If it does not bring what I want I will keep it...
I plan to make the trip to the Burg for the opening of the new visitor center..But I am suspecting the 145 th will be a
nightmare...The Burg is not that big and traffic get so backed up it can take an hour just to go a mile..But if you like big crowds then thats the place to be...
I'll buy the video when it comes out...
Huma
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24th, 2008 12:02 am |
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Johnny Huma
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Tim,
I have been there and trust me it would be overwhelming for him..We have an annual CW living History at my wife's business. It is an old farmhouse and barn turned into small business and the grounds give a nice backdrop for an event.
It is small...Usually 30 to 40 reenactors and of course the shop owners dress period. I dawn a Union uniform and walk around playing my fife. The youngsters love it and it is not so big so you can actually give people individual attention when they all want to ask questions..I think in that type of a set up the kids actually learn more and get involved in what is going on and we try to involve them as much as we can...Marching, hands on feeling of CW items..I would tell you it is better for the young ones when they get involved and it is hard to do that at the Burg when so many people are running around going here and there to get to the field...I wont say he wont learn anything but it is and awful big reenactment with a small cluttered town of cars and people...
Good Luck
Huma
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24th, 2008 12:53 am |
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jbeatty
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I've participated in several Gettysburg reenactment's over the years. The 5 year anniversary events (this year the 145th) are always bigger than the off years. With that said, I think if you can be tolerant of the big crowds and not be one of those push and pull spectators, you and your son can experience one of the most outstanding living history's the country has to offer. Be careful of the extra heavy traffic, bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Lastly, to get the most out the experience, don't just watch the battle, but go into the camps and talk to the reenactors and ask questions.
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