We began our Christmas Celebrations yesterday and thought I'd start a post for some of our favorite things that may have been under the tree(s) for good little reenactors..
I had asked for a copy of the Echoes of Glory Series book "Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy" which Santa found a nice soft cover version (lightly used) off of Amazon. This was under the tree at Higher HQ's parent's home and I love it so far and can't wait to dig deeper. It'll definitely be a great resource of information to prepare for next season. I may order the other two books in the series now...
Merry Christmas!
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My thanks to Santa
I recieved a lovely bonnet that strangely doesn't really go with my other gifts. I was given a wooden canteen,brown leather catridge box and a leather belt with a shiny new Georgia belt buckle. No I didn't get a muskett but I'm sure I'll be doing some drill with my boys this next season.
Oh CopperHead! You've got some catching up to do.
Hope everyone had a very merry holiday.
~Miss Patti
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Seuss
I think....
... I got every book ever written about the Mexican/American War.
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
Thanks
I got books... if only I could read them. Maybe Jason will read them to me...
It was a Jim Nelson Christmas at my house. I got:
* Reign of Iron about the Monitor and the Merrimack
* Glory in the Name about the Confederate Navy
* Thieves of Mercy about the civil war at sea
A very salty Christmas! thank God that I can swim!
Also,
I got a pair of Confederate trousers. Thanks to Jason and to the forgiveness of my wife. This was a gift from myself.
Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, Company A
29th Georgia/7th Maine
Lambh Deargh Erin Abu!
Most importantly we are free. Free in thought, body, and soul.
It is no longer the blood, but the spirit that makes us what we are.
We are Celts!
First off I would like to
First off I would like to thank Jesus for a wonderful and very special time I spent with my Mother, step Father, sister, brother, nephew and niece. Rebecca, my sister, and her two kids traveled all the way from North Carolina on a bus to be here and that was no easy task for her. My brother, Jed, came up from Lewiston. It was the first reunion I had with all three of us together in years.
I received some nice things as we all celebrated Jesus' birthday. A Beatles shirt and some new pants from my parents. This is the first year in several that I didn't receive any civil war items. Except for needing some blue wool for my infantry coat collars I think I am all set anyway.
Glad you all had a nice Christmas.
Santa Sutler
Got a new '58 smoothsided canteen, late war haversack and TADAAAA!
A red wool blanket!
"Never Apologize, It's a sign of weakness!
Cpt. Nathan Brittles
Pvt. Steve Henry
Co. A, 3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry
"Bath City Greys
Cold Steel and Courage
My wife gave me a fantastic pewter scuplture by Andrew Chernak called "Cold Steel and Courage". It is three stacked rifles on top of a wooden base with a confederate flag embedded in the base. From the stacked arms hangs a cartridge box and canteen. It is simple yet the most beautiful statue I have ever seen.
I also got a red shirt and blue dress shirt to go with a confederate tie I purchased a couple years ago. The tie would not match any of my shirts so she, knowing I'm "fashion challenged" went out and found some matching shirts so I can proudly wear my tie to work.
It was a GREAT Christmas!
Rod....
...we're Rebs... since when do we match???
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
It's a "chick" thing
Trust me...
they gotta match....
Besides, I married a Maine Yankee (who is actually a tougher minded more cantankerous rebel than I could ever be)...and when she says they gotta match...I don't argue.
True....
... DON'T MESS WITH THE SKIRT!
"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder
United States Army
Corps of Topographic Engineers
2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"
I must add the most
I must add the most meaningful gift was opened a short time after I had started this thread: A reproduction of the roster of the 8th Maine Co. C that belonged to my GG Grandfather. Lauren worked in cahoots with my Aunt and Uncle for the copy and got it framed. She also convinced them to get the original preserved and framed for themselves as well.
Cpl Marc Averill
29thGA