With Lincoln's 200th birthday coming up, there's been much in the news lately about Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldier's Home in DC. I know it's ...   Sun Jan 11th, 2009 11:25 pm

Dixie, I think it was a business thing, not that Brady wanted to take credit for what he didn't do. I think he was aware that ...   Thu Jan 8th, 2009 07:38 pm

Who, in your opinion, were the most profane men, of any level, in the Civil War?  And, on the flip side, who were the most ...   Tue Jan 6th, 2009 11:34 pm

Shane, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'll miss your input--you're the guy I turn to for answers on the board! Pam ...   Mon Dec 22nd, 2008 11:28 pm

Some of you know that one area of great interest to me is the 153PA at Gettysburg on Day 1. Following this passion, I've recently ...   Mon Dec 22nd, 2008 12:12 am

Scary, scary. All you need is the right organization or person, and the right climate in the country, and people start thinking, Hmm, maybe that's ...   Sat Dec 20th, 2008 02:04 am

Joe, I AM torn, for one simple reason: the people who would get hurt by letting these banks and companies go under are NOT the people ...   Sat Dec 20th, 2008 01:58 am

Doc C, Wow, really interesting topic! Funny, the first thing I thought of was the Nazis--I didn't know about Britain, though I was aware of the ...   Sat Dec 20th, 2008 01:45 am

Doc, I saw that too about the banks. One of the "experts" said something like companies like Goldman Sachs needs to keep the best people in ...   Fri Dec 19th, 2008 11:59 pm

I happened to be home today and watched the president's press conference announcing the $17 billion bail-out loans for Chrysler and GM, though I'll admit ...   Fri Dec 19th, 2008 11:26 pm

'Tis the season for a new thread! Well, it's that time of the year, and of course I'm thinking Christmas. . .Civil War Christmas, that is.  It ...   Thu Dec 18th, 2008 11:35 pm

Even old teetotaler Blue Light took a shot of whiskey before they operated--and they took off his arm! You only lost a thread, Joe. No ...   Thu Dec 18th, 2008 11:19 pm

Hi folks. I've recently read an article in this month's Civil War Times about Lee and his feelings about slavery, written by Elizabeth Brown Pryor. ...   Tue Dec 9th, 2008 11:40 pm

I've always been interested in how brigades and regiments on both sides of the Civil War got their "nicknames," and why some (many) never were ...   Sun Dec 7th, 2008 11:40 pm

That's it, Susan. I'll be right out! I've been to just about all of the European countries, Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala, but I've never been ...   Fri Dec 5th, 2008 11:32 pm

Thought this might be interesting since we're from all over the country (and beyond!). If you had a friend coming to visit your area for ...   Fri Dec 5th, 2008 08:31 pm

Joe, you beat me to it! Best of luck, Doc! Pam ...   Fri Dec 5th, 2008 07:33 pm

I wonder if the 150th anniversary of popular battles, like Gettysburg, will create an upswing of interest? It's true that the interest is just not ...   Thu Dec 4th, 2008 05:28 pm

Since I'm a teacher, I know where you're coming from, Susan and Den. My kids are junior high age, though, so it's not as obligatory ...   Thu Dec 4th, 2008 05:21 pm

Well, Ole, let me see how much we have in our emergency fund right now. . . Pam ...   Thu Dec 4th, 2008 12:09 am

I was alittle confused by this when I read it last night. So does that mean there isn't an individual price anymore? I'd probably go ...   Wed Dec 3rd, 2008 07:56 pm

Marie, I never actually thought about the car wash. . . I wonder if they have special Christmas tree rates? ;) To continue the gift theme: ...   Wed Dec 3rd, 2008 07:54 pm

We always do a real tree, though if any of my family had allergies, I'd feel differently. I love the smell of pine in the ...   Tue Dec 2nd, 2008 11:22 pm

How about this one, Joe and Pvt, though it's not Christmas-related: My husband and I had our wedding reception at The Hotel Bethlehem! I was ...   Mon Dec 1st, 2008 01:27 pm

Sorry to diappoint, Joe. However, I only dislike the STRAIGHT sauerkraut--the kind with the white wine, juniper berries, and bacon added is way better. I'm ...   Sun Nov 30th, 2008 08:29 pm

Why was I under the impression that Halleck really wanted to relegate Grant to the far, far West, and make him pretty much a non-issue? ...   Sun Nov 30th, 2008 07:56 pm

Susan, I have done the same thing you've done for your nephews and nieces--I've bought my son a new ornament each year since he was born. ...   Sun Nov 30th, 2008 07:52 pm

Okay, on to something a little different: traditions. I'll admit it: I am a Christmas fiend, thanks in part to my mother, who taught me well. ...   Sat Nov 29th, 2008 11:49 pm

Hi all, I just started reading Forts Henry and Donelson: The Key to the Confederate Heartland by Benjamin Franklin Cooling. I've never read anything by Mr. ...   Fri Nov 28th, 2008 11:28 pm

Tim, tell your friend great shots! We used to stand at about where your friend was for the pics of the parade, but then we discovered ...   Fri Nov 28th, 2008 01:18 am

So, Joe, c'mon--how's the new TV? Or are you too busy watching to post? ;) Pam   ...   Wed Nov 26th, 2008 11:25 pm

We've had quite a yummy time here lately talking about comfort food and Thanksgiving stuffing and the like. I've put on a few pounds thanks ...   Mon Nov 24th, 2008 11:47 pm

I was at the Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg on Saturday. I thought because it was REALLY cold (about 35 degrees plus wind--there were snow ...   Mon Nov 24th, 2008 12:25 am

Tim, I think maybe the article was talking about the "under the topography" stuff, which is also what makes the topography what it is, of ...   Fri Nov 21st, 2008 11:51 pm

I'm doing Thanksgiving at my house this year for my side of the family. My mother is in charge of the stuffing, since that's one ...   Fri Nov 21st, 2008 11:44 pm

Let's hope the Birds grace your new TV with a win, Joe. After their pretty pitiful performance last week, I'm hoping your early Christmas is ...   Fri Nov 21st, 2008 11:27 pm

I thought the article about geology and the war in Today's Civil War News was interesting, even though I'm no geologist. If you haven't read it, ...   Thu Nov 20th, 2008 11:25 pm

That's an interesting point, 20th Mass. Were there regiments or brigades who were really crack units that didn't have nicknames, or did all the good ...   Tue Nov 18th, 2008 11:50 pm

Just keeps getting to be a better and better gift, Joe! Now the only thing that'll make it even better is when Laurie makes you ...   Tue Nov 18th, 2008 11:45 pm

What's an electric ice cream scoop? And why didn't I know about this when I worked at the DQ dipping hard ice cream?? Pam ...   Tue Nov 18th, 2008 12:10 am