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Old 05-31-2013, 3:18pm   #1
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Default I just registered for the 150th Gettysburg
Along with another 8200 (current count) registered participants.

This 150 year old cease-fire is over boys.

Time to get my Rebel on

Schedule of Events 150th Gettysburg - 150th Gettysburg Reenactment - A Blue Gray Alliance Event
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Looks like my stupid gout ankle is going to prevent me from attending the 150th Gettysburg Stupid meds aren't helping and it is swollen again.
Miracle cure?
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you do know who won, right?
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Taking a gamble that I will be OK in 3 wks.

Registration deadline was today. $20.00 per person x 8200... Serious money in these national events. Plus the public tickets. But, they do have to lease the land, water, hay, port-a-johns, etc...all kinds of permits from the local gov.
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Old 05-31-2013, 3:35pm   #6
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you do know who won, right?
It was a temp cease-fire
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Along with another 8200 (current count) registered participants.

This 150 year old cease-fire is over boys.

Time to get my Rebel on

Schedule of Events 150th Gettysburg - 150th Gettysburg Reenactment - A Blue Gray Alliance Event
Wow that is alot of participants.

Hope your all back to um "normal" by then.
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thats a whole lot of tents,firewood,people to feed,etc. is that all brought in?
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are you a participant or observer?
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Wife and I may make a run up there. Possible to meet up ?
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Along with another 8200 (current count) registered participants.

This 150 year old cease-fire is over boys.

Time to get my Rebel on

Schedule of Events 150th Gettysburg - 150th Gettysburg Reenactment - A Blue Gray Alliance Event
Just remember a few of us folks living up north have upgraded our weapons



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Have a great time, be safe and keep hydrated
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thats a whole lot of tents,firewood,people to feed,etc. is that all brought in?
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are you a participant or observer?
The event only supplies some firewood, bedding straw, and water. We sleep in a period A-frame tents and cook over a fire pit. Some people don't even bother with the tent. They throw a blanket on the ground and eat out of their haversack - cheese, crackers, etc...for 3 days. Serious. It depends on how authentic you want to be. When the armies were on campaign (not winter qtrs.,etc) they didn't carry tents. You had a blanket roll - if you have seen pics of what looks like a blanket wrapped diagonally across the torso. They were usually issued 3 days. rations - hardtack(like a very hard saltine cracker) and some salt pork. Most usually ate it all up their first meal. Then starved or scavenged for more food. Brogans are going to kill my ankle. I just know it.







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Wife and I may make a run up there. Possible to meet up ?
I'll send you my cell #. With that large a crowd. We would have to decide on a specific spot after the battle. I'll scope the area out on Fri. Honestly, it is a once in a lifetime event to participate in or view. You will never have another opportunity to see that many reenactors on the field and I've lost track of the number of artillery pieces, calvary, etc...I highly recommend not missing it.
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Have a great time, be safe and keep hydrated
I'm experienced and can get 3 rounds off a minute.
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I'm experienced and can get 3 rounds off a minute.
For the uninformed folks, that's pretty damn good with a muzzle loader
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For the uninformed folks, that's pretty damn good with a muzzle loader


Never got into black powder but the guy who was the president of the company I worked for back in PA was really into it and had an amazing collection. He had a couple of flintlocks made in Lancaster Count PA from the 1700s and a total over 50 black powder rifles.
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I'll send you my cell #. With that large a crowd. We would have to decide on a specific spot after the battle. I'll scope the area out on Fri. Honestly, it is a once in a lifetime event to participate in or view. You will never have another opportunity to see that many reenactors on the field and I've lost track of the number of artillery pieces, calvary, etc...I highly recommend not missing it.
Talked to the wife- we are good for any day. Which day looks like the best for watching a battle ?
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Will Skia be participating? Will he be playing J. Johnston Pettigrew?
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That's going to be a real experience.

Been to Gettysburg at least 5 times and it never fails to leave me with goosebumps.

BTW, good luck this time
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Will Skia be participating? Will he be playing J. Johnston Pettigrew?
At Skia's age, this is the only character left for him to play

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