2007 Chester Greenwood "Ear Muff" Parade

Bootlicker's picture

As my Friend Matt Bray said last year...

"That's right folks, the time has come again for the
Chester Greenwood "Ear Muff" Parade! This is an
extremely laid back and fun parade with good public
attendance, and a chance to burn some serious
powder... This event is open to both North and South,
and we would love as many people to come as
possible... We could use as many of you as possible, a
good blue/gray showing could be excellent for the
hobby... if your interested please email or post...
same with questions!" see you there!

2007 Chester Greenwood Parade

Where: Farmington, ME
When: Saturday December 1st 2007
What time: 10:30am arrive, 11am step off....

* Do not forget your GREATCOAT as the weather
may be cold and it just might SNOW! So, wear your
earmuffs (farbs) or bring your (red or gray) wool scarves (hard core)
and enjoy yourselves!

* Bring powder as we are firing!!! If possible, Mike
Pratt will be our captain again this year (home town)
so the rest of us, please come as a Pvt or NCO and
bring your musket.

* Parking is same as last year, It is at the first lot
on your LEFT after you turn onto Middle Street. The
parking lot is also the form up site.

Directions:
From Augusta: Exit 112B of 295 Take Route 27 all the way to Farmington.
Intersection with Route 4 Take a right towards McDonalds and the University. Follow 27 up the hill passing the University on the right. Take right turn at Academy Street (Before reaching downtown) next to large brick building called Merrill Hall. At end of Academy (less then .01 M) Take right then Immediate left onto MIDDLE street. Parking lot on left 500 feet.

From Auburn: Follow Route 4 towards Farmington which connects with route 2. Follow route 4 up the hill passing the University on the right into downtown Farmington. Take right turn at Academy Street (Before reaching downtown) next to large brick building called Merrill Hall. At end of Academy (less then .01 M) Take right then Immediate left onto MIDDLE street. Parking lot on left 500 feet.

From Winthrop, directions are as follows:
* take Rt 133 to Livermore Falls
* take Rt 4 north from Livermore Falls (about 20 minutes to Farmington)
Follow Route 4 towards Farmington which connects with route 2. Follow route 4 up the hill passing the University on the right into downtown Farmington. Take right turn at Academy Street (Before reaching downtown) next to large brick building called Merrill Hall. At end of Academy (less then .01 M) Take right then Immediate left onto MIDDLE street. Parking lot on left 500 feet.

Seamus's picture

All I have is a off white or

All I have is a off white or a green scarf!
Its always a pleasure to freeze with all of you who do come, maybe a hot toddy after to toast the occasion!
Seamus

"Im the damned Paterfamilia!"

Bootlicker's picture

Well... twist my arm

Mike,
We should have a drink to toast the occasion... to toast the past reenacting season... to toast the future reenacting season... to toast old commards who are no longer with us in the hobby... to toast the Civilians... to toast the Field Music or field mice... to toast the gallant Infantry... to toast each other... to toast my designated driver!!!

Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, 29th Georgia, & Dirigo Base Ball Club

Seamus's picture

doesnt take much tourque,

doesnt take much tourque, does it? a scotsman a welshman and an irishman walk in to a bar.......and were never seen again...
So how many do we concieve might be at this event? im assuming the usual suspects..are there any more chump..er vic....Stalwart fellows and ladies?
Seamus

"Im the damned Paterfamilia!"

Bootlicker's picture

usual suspects

Mike,
I think it will be about the same as last year
Craig

Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, 29th Georgia, & Dirigo Base Ball Club

Ballist's picture

Chester parade

Hey Mike,
You can add my name to folks falling in for the parade. I was in the parade two years ago. A horse got loose and ran down the street. Hopefully your cavalry units will be kept better under your command!!!
See you there!!!
- Mark

Seamus's picture

dont know if my cav man will

dont know if my cav man will be in attendence.... alot going on the 2nd...parade, Army-Navy game, Gala in brunswick....Can you buy the tickets at the door or do you have to have em in advance?
I digress, often and with no point.....
Seamus

"Im the damned Paterfamilia!"

Ballist's picture

Gala Tickets

Mike,
You can buy them at the door - $10.00 each for ages 13 and up, $5.00 each for ages 12 and under. Should be a good time. The band "Scod Pudding" is going to perform. They are very good.
- mark

Seamus's picture

Thats good to know, just in

Thats good to know, just in case the wife is not feeling up to the Trip to brunswick. Scod pudding sounds like a good name for a band but a terrible name for a dish...hope it comes with pilot crackers!
looking like bare ground for the parade day....but you never know what old man winter has in store....
Seamus

"Im the damned Paterfamilia!"

Bootlicker's picture

Farmington weather... its a go!!!

Weather for Farmington on this Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

See You There,
Pvt/Lt Craig Young
3rd Maine, 29th Georgia, & Dirigo Base Ball Club

Marc29thGA's picture

Nice day

Looks like you guys had a good day for the parade! Hope the flag bearers had strong arms!!

As a side note, the cool weather reached all the way to Forida. When I woke up Saturday morning at Tyndall AFB and walked across to the "Silver Flag" compound to take a shower, it was 34 degress!

Marc Averill
29thGA

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