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Post by wd0dyg on Jun 20, 2005 14:19:24 GMT -6
Hi,
I need to ride with someone from the Bismarck and Mandan area to the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Big Horn in and around Hardin, Mont. this June. I'll chip in for half the gas. If you would like someone to drive part of the way, I'll do that too. Just say the word. I've got a perfect driving record and a N.Dak. driver's lisence.
I've attened this anniversary event before and I know my way around the Hardin, Montana area. I also use highway maps to make sure of that. I'll give you more details when you send me an e-mail at "wd0dyg@hotmail.com". Better yet you can call me at my cellular telephone, (701)-220-0820. Call anytime. I'm up late - past midnight and I rise early - by 06:45 or 07:00. I normally sleep about 6 and a half hours.
P.S. I don't (do + NOT) smoke but I'll tolerate you if you do. A beggar can't be too choosey.
Also, my e-mail address and name "WD0DYG" are my amateur radio / ham radio call letters and license.
If you didn't get a ride three years ago, don't expect one now!
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Post by markland on Jun 21, 2005 3:20:13 GMT -6
Sorry, can't help as I am down in the Kansas City area and unable to get up there this year. However, in lieu of that trip, I am planning on riding over to Ft. Riley Saturday to visit the Custer House and the Cavalry Museum, so I will be with you all in spirit anyway! Its a shame that Commanche is undergoing "refurbishment" over at the University of Kansas as I could stop by and see him also. As far as next year's activities, I am already game-planning my trip. Take out from KC and stop along the way at Beecher's Island, Summit Springs, Julesburg, Sidney, Ft. Laramie, Ft. Fetterman, Platte River Bridge (Ft. Caspar), Red Buttes and then Ft. Reno and maybe pick up a northward-bound road which parallels the Bozeman Trail to Crazy Woman's Fork, then of course Ft. Phil Kearny, the Connor battlefield, Rosebud, maybe the Ft. C. F. Smith site and then LBH. Maybe on the way back I can stop at Mud Creek and Rush Springs as well as Cottonwood Springs. Speaking of the 1865 war, does anyone know if any of the ranches from Julesburg on the Denver cut-off of the Platte River Road are located/marked? Most were burned during that war but from a map I have (McDermott's book), it looks like many are just north of Beecher's Island. The ultimate Indian Wars junkie road trip! Now to start convincing "she who must be obeyed" that this trip is going to be necessarily stag! Best of wishes, Billy
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Post by Tricia on Jun 21, 2005 16:18:41 GMT -6
Sorry, can't help as I am down in the Kansas City area and unable to get up there this year. However, in lieu of that trip, I am planning on riding over to Ft. Riley Saturday to visit the Custer House and the Cavalry Museum, so I will be with you all in spirit anyway! Its a shame that Commanche is undergoing "refurbishment" over at the University of Kansas as I could stop by and see him also. As far as next year's activities, I am already game-planning my trip. Take out from KC and stop along the way at Beecher's Island, Summit Springs, Julesburg, Sidney, Ft. Laramie, Ft. Fetterman, Platte River Bridge (Ft. Caspar), Red Buttes and then Ft. Reno and maybe pick up a northward-bound road which parallels the Bozeman Trail to Crazy Woman's Fork, then of course Ft. Phil Kearny, the Connor battlefield, Rosebud, maybe the Ft. C. F. Smith site and then LBH. Maybe on the way back I can stop at Mud Creek and Rush Springs as well as Cottonwood Springs. Speaking of the 1865 war, does anyone know if any of the ranches from Julesburg on the Denver cut-off of the Platte River Road are located/marked? Most were burned during that war but from a map I have (McDermott's book), it looks like many are just north of Beecher's Island. The ultimate Indian Wars junkie road trip! Now to start convincing "she who must be obeyed" that this trip is going to be necessarily stag! Best of wishes, Billy Billy-- That sounds like a heck of a trip! We're planning a journey to the Was-hita in the near future, so I might hit you up for some pointers. Is there any way I can persuade you to bring a camera to Riley this week and post your photos at your website? There are already a bunch of us planning next year's assault on Last Stand Hill--it would be great to meet you up there and take you up on that offer for a drink, say Miles City? We can yack about ol' Major Cooper! Regards (and hoka hey) LMC
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Post by markland on Jun 24, 2005 7:59:13 GMT -6
I suspect the trip to Ft. Riley tomorrow may have to be cancelled as I was informed yesterday that we have a system outage scheduled for Saturday morning which I will have to be a prominent player in (think the conductor in an orchestra) despite initial projections. If it is only two-three hours, I should be able to get over there, if not, well that gives me time to really scheme on how to locate some of the Smokey Hill trail stations after Riley!
Billy
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Post by markland on Jun 25, 2005 20:08:11 GMT -6
I suspect the trip to Ft. Riley tomorrow may have to be cancelled as I was informed yesterday that we have a system outage scheduled for Saturday morning which I will have to be a prominent player in (think the conductor in an orchestra) despite initial projections. If it is only two-three hours, I should be able to get over there, if not, well that gives me time to really scheme on how to locate some of the Smokey Hill trail stations after Riley! Billy Well, three hours turned into five and a half...Mr. Murphy came to visit darnit! So, back to planning the ultimate roadtrip and convincing "she who must be obeyed" that it is a stag deal. Billy
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Post by bubbabod on Feb 12, 2006 14:00:54 GMT -6
Leyton, I don't know if you've made your trip to Washita yet, but if you haven't and would like a little maybe helpful info, I made the trip there last year on my way home from Rapid City's LBHA seminar. It's way out of the way, but easy to find. It is in the little town of Comanche, Ok. I highly recommend that you stop in town at the NPS office before going the final couple miles to the battlefield. I met the ranger there after I'd visited the battlefield. We talked for about an hour. They have a nice dvd film to watch. Ask them where Elliott was found and they'll point to a parking lot almost right there in town along Sgt.-Major Creek. The field itself is a lot better than I dreamed. There is a pavillion there with signs telling what happened and overlooks much of the battlefield. There's maps for self-guided walking tours, an easy hike with numbered posts tha coincide with the map. Bring insect repellant, depending on what time of the year. This is a great place to visit, and the rangers are very helpful. They don't know all there is to know about the battle, but are as helpful as they are able to be. Please email or PM me if you'd like, and have a great trip.
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Post by bubbabod on Feb 12, 2006 14:05:30 GMT -6
Billy, it looks like you're in for a great trip. I've visited many of the places you've mentioned. I especially enjoyed Crazy Woman Crossing. It's a little hard to find, since it's barely if at all marked off the dirt road it is on. They have new signs since I first visited it in 1997. In fact, Lt. Daniels' headstone marker has been moved about half a mile to a mile from its original place and has been placed with signs explaining the fight. If you get a chance, visit the Hoofprints of the Past museum in Kaycee. They put the signs at Crazy Woman and can be a lot of help. Next to the museum is the little cabin where Nate Champion was killed during the Johnson County cattle wars, and not too far away is the TA Ranch. Have a nice trip, and hope to meet you at teh LBH sometime.
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