Obviously this will be updated as more information becomes available...
Tentative schedule for RE 2011
January TBD- Gun Maintenance
Feb TBD- Furman Camp of Cadet Instruction
Mar 4-6 Broxton Bridge
Mar 26-27 Harmon Field
April- Hopkins Farm?
April/early May Drill TBA
June 4-5 Hot Springs
July Independence Day Celebration
Aug TBD Gun Maintenance
Sept TBD- Furman Camp of Cadet Instruction
Oct TBD JEB Stuart. Battle of Oconee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Zollicoffer
Brothers:
Per Captain Smith:
Reminder, no Saturday evening meal, each camp is fending for itself. I suspect there will be loads of "lets visit leftovers"! Don't depend on a sutler being there, last year was Wheel and Saber and if you buy from her, it is throwing good money away on junk.
Couple of maps attached. Basically take I-26 from Asheville to 11E-19W to Bluff City.
Time Mile Instruction For Toward
Summary: 75.6 miles (1 hour, 23 minutes)
9:00 AM 0.0 Depart Asheville on US-25 [Broadway St] (North-West) 164 yds
9:00 AM 0.1 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-240 [US-70] 1.0 mi S-74-Alt / I-240 / US-70
9:01 AM 1.1 Turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi US-19 / US-23 / US-70 / Weaverville
9:01 AM 1.3 Road name changes to US-19 [US-23] 18.0 mi
9:22 AM 19.3 At exit 9, road name changes to I-26 [Liston B Ramsey Fwy] 43.4 mi
9:32 AM 28.6 Entering Tennessee
10:04 AM 62.7 At exit 20B, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-11E [US-19W] 9.9 mi US-11E / US-19W / Roan St
10:16 AM 72.6 Take Local road(s) (RIGHT) onto US-19E [SR-37] 0.3 mi
10:16 AM 72.9 Turn LEFT (North-East) onto SR-44 [Bluff City Hwy] 1.7 mi
10:19 AM 74.6 Turn RIGHT (South-East) onto SR-44 [Fleming Dr] 0.1 mi
10:20 AM 74.7 Turn LEFT (North-East) onto SR-44 [W Main St] 0.3 mi
10:20 AM 75.0 At near Bluff City, turn RIGHT (South) onto Carter St 0.4 mi
10:22 AM 75.4 Road name changes to Old Elizabethton Hwy 0.2 mi
10:23 AM 75.6 Arrive 527 Old Elizabethton Hwy, Bluff City, TN 37618
SUMMARY
Driving distance: 75.6 miles
Trip duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Driving time: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Cost: $5.60
Per Captain Smith:
Reminder, no Saturday evening meal, each camp is fending for itself. I suspect there will be loads of "lets visit leftovers"! Don't depend on a sutler being there, last year was Wheel and Saber and if you buy from her, it is throwing good money away on junk.
Couple of maps attached. Basically take I-26 from Asheville to 11E-19W to Bluff City.
Time Mile Instruction For Toward
Summary: 75.6 miles (1 hour, 23 minutes)
9:00 AM 0.0 Depart Asheville on US-25 [Broadway St] (North-West) 164 yds
9:00 AM 0.1 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-240 [US-70] 1.0 mi S-74-Alt / I-240 / US-70
9:01 AM 1.1 Turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi US-19 / US-23 / US-70 / Weaverville
9:01 AM 1.3 Road name changes to US-19 [US-23] 18.0 mi
9:22 AM 19.3 At exit 9, road name changes to I-26 [Liston B Ramsey Fwy] 43.4 mi
9:32 AM 28.6 Entering Tennessee
10:04 AM 62.7 At exit 20B, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-11E [US-19W] 9.9 mi US-11E / US-19W / Roan St
10:16 AM 72.6 Take Local road(s) (RIGHT) onto US-19E [SR-37] 0.3 mi
10:16 AM 72.9 Turn LEFT (North-East) onto SR-44 [Bluff City Hwy] 1.7 mi
10:19 AM 74.6 Turn RIGHT (South-East) onto SR-44 [Fleming Dr] 0.1 mi
10:20 AM 74.7 Turn LEFT (North-East) onto SR-44 [W Main St] 0.3 mi
10:20 AM 75.0 At near Bluff City, turn RIGHT (South) onto Carter St 0.4 mi
10:22 AM 75.4 Road name changes to Old Elizabethton Hwy 0.2 mi
10:23 AM 75.6 Arrive 527 Old Elizabethton Hwy, Bluff City, TN 37618
SUMMARY
Driving distance: 75.6 miles
Trip duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Driving time: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Cost: $5.60
Christmas Parade/Holiday Meal
Brothers,
We will be marching in the Columbus NC Christmas Parade Saturday Dec 18th. Our Holiday meal to follow. While I know it is near the Holiday, I encourage all to attend. We will march Federal (To match Smitty's lads) Let me know your intentions ASAP
Details as I have them: From Captain Smith
Somewhere along the line, my brain overloaded. In case I haven't sent anything, it is Columbus NC, 18 December, they want us in line at 3:30, but with as few ingress and egress routes, I'd suggest by 2:30-2:45 myself. I will be riding, along with a few other folks, but if you can make it up, I'll get my foot soldiers in gear to fall in with you and we could make for a strong presence.
Let me know a headcount and I'll send in the form.
We will be marching in the Columbus NC Christmas Parade Saturday Dec 18th. Our Holiday meal to follow. While I know it is near the Holiday, I encourage all to attend. We will march Federal (To match Smitty's lads) Let me know your intentions ASAP
Details as I have them: From Captain Smith
Somewhere along the line, my brain overloaded. In case I haven't sent anything, it is Columbus NC, 18 December, they want us in line at 3:30, but with as few ingress and egress routes, I'd suggest by 2:30-2:45 myself. I will be riding, along with a few other folks, but if you can make it up, I'll get my foot soldiers in gear to fall in with you and we could make for a strong presence.
Let me know a headcount and I'll send in the form.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Paki- Trade Goods
To all:
I am sending a Paki order out in Mid November- should have items back in time for spring campaign season. I will do a little sutlering on the side next year… If any of you are looking for trade goods let me know- Drop me an e-mail, I’ll quote you a discounted price…
Regards,
Duke
I am sending a Paki order out in Mid November- should have items back in time for spring campaign season. I will do a little sutlering on the side next year… If any of you are looking for trade goods let me know- Drop me an e-mail, I’ll quote you a discounted price…
Regards,
Duke
Monday, October 4, 2010
Zollicoffer
Brothers,
Our last scheduled action for the season is Zollicoffer. (Nov 6-8)
I would much rather finish the year on a positive note. I have two definite gunners- I need two more to schedule.
Let me know in the next couple of days.
Y.O.S.
Duke
Our last scheduled action for the season is Zollicoffer. (Nov 6-8)
I would much rather finish the year on a positive note. I have two definite gunners- I need two more to schedule.
Let me know in the next couple of days.
Y.O.S.
Duke
Sunday, October 3, 2010
The Grim Winter Before US...
To all- I gave up on posting the blog at Living History Worldwide it was too cumbersome.
Brothers,
This weekend’s event at JEB Stuart was an absolute disaster. For those who don’t know, my truck broke down outside of Easley, & we could not get the gun up to Virginia. I spent the better part of Friday night on the phone & e-mail contacting the people we let down.
I have come to a couple of conclusions:
1) We are (to quote General John Gordon), “Fought to a Frazzle”. Our manpower is no longer sufficient to meet the needs of the battery.
2) I have always said if we can’t field a gun crew, we won’t go… well, gentlemen, we are at that point. However, I have always felt (& still do) that we are a brotherhood. What we do & where we go will be up to us- together. It is not brotherly and/or fair for ME to decide the events. The best way I figure this is as follows:
A) I will poste events on the blog site at least 60 days prior.
B) You contact me either via the blog, Face Book, e-mail, phone of snail-mail. If I get a full crew (4 guys) within 30 days of the event- we go. If not we don’t.
C) I can no longer rely on my truck to haul the gun long distances. I will pull to Harmon Field, Hopkins Farm, etc any long range events (Hot Springs, JEB, Gettysburg, etc) either Dan or Creely will have to pull. If they can’t, we can’t take the gun. If the gun can’t go, I will check with Smitty to see if he can use some Marine sharpshooters.
D) Do not rely on rumor mills, if you have a question regarding whether or not we are attending an event, call me!
E) I need a contact list with phone numbers of everyone we usually work with.
The ultimate solution is to increase our manpower. We need troopers- If you have suggestions, I will certainly entertain them.
Your Obedient Servant,
Duke
Brothers,
This weekend’s event at JEB Stuart was an absolute disaster. For those who don’t know, my truck broke down outside of Easley, & we could not get the gun up to Virginia. I spent the better part of Friday night on the phone & e-mail contacting the people we let down.
I have come to a couple of conclusions:
1) We are (to quote General John Gordon), “Fought to a Frazzle”. Our manpower is no longer sufficient to meet the needs of the battery.
2) I have always said if we can’t field a gun crew, we won’t go… well, gentlemen, we are at that point. However, I have always felt (& still do) that we are a brotherhood. What we do & where we go will be up to us- together. It is not brotherly and/or fair for ME to decide the events. The best way I figure this is as follows:
A) I will poste events on the blog site at least 60 days prior.
B) You contact me either via the blog, Face Book, e-mail, phone of snail-mail. If I get a full crew (4 guys) within 30 days of the event- we go. If not we don’t.
C) I can no longer rely on my truck to haul the gun long distances. I will pull to Harmon Field, Hopkins Farm, etc any long range events (Hot Springs, JEB, Gettysburg, etc) either Dan or Creely will have to pull. If they can’t, we can’t take the gun. If the gun can’t go, I will check with Smitty to see if he can use some Marine sharpshooters.
D) Do not rely on rumor mills, if you have a question regarding whether or not we are attending an event, call me!
E) I need a contact list with phone numbers of everyone we usually work with.
The ultimate solution is to increase our manpower. We need troopers- If you have suggestions, I will certainly entertain them.
Your Obedient Servant,
Duke
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