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Post by "Hunk" Papa on Jun 2, 2012 10:30:21 GMT -6
You know what Hunk, one of the funniest things I ever read on this board was the Herosrest story about a mobile wood cutting shed, this shed was there to cut wood to make a fort 20 miles away, the more I think about it the more I start to laugh, classic story (I think darkcloud tore a strip off his ass over it too). Ian. You've heard of the Wagonbox Fight, so I'm surprised you had not come across the equally famous 'Woodcutters Shed' Fight, where one lone lumberjack stood off the whole Sioux tribe armed only with his chopper! Shades of Monty Python. Hunk |
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Post by Yan Taylor on Jun 3, 2012 9:29:47 GMT -6
Who came up with that one Hunk (Woodcutters Shed' Fight), I have heard of the wagon box fight but not the woodcutters fight, was it Michael Palin in Ripping Yarns.
Ian.
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Post by "Hunk" Papa on Jun 4, 2012 13:21:24 GMT -6
Who came up with that one Hunk (Woodcutters Shed' Fight), I have heard of the wagon box fight but not the woodcutters fight, was it Michael Palin in Ripping Yarns. Ian. Wooden Leg? Not in Ripping Yarns - BUT: "I cut down trees. I skip and kump. I like to press wild flowers. I put on women's clothing. And hang around in bars." Still want to visit Jersey? Hunk |
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Post by herosrest on Jun 4, 2012 13:39:42 GMT -6
That's a big joke over there. AZ quoted some stuff Reno said at the RCOI and in his official report that someone claimed was a lie... or one was a lie because it contradicted the other... or some such tripe. Best wishes, Fred. e I don't believe Reno lied, but he didn't exactly tell truths either. There is quite a bit that he simply never mentioned. I see that Lt. Paulding states the 7th lost their regimental colors and 8 guidons. bc The Regimental Standard was not lost. It was rolled up and put away with the pack train. It is, or was, on display at the Visitors' Center at the LBH. I believe that 7 guidons were lost. The 5 companies with Custer of course, plus A & G in the valley with Reno. The Company M guidon was saved by Corporal Sniffen, who was reported by fellow M member William Morris as having stuffed them in his shirt during the retreat from the valley and producing them promptly on the hill, when Captain French said, “Corporal, you damned fool, where are your colors?” Apparently, French had them put on a carbine and stuck in the ground. As to the originator of this thread, why dignify his nonsense by responding to it at all guys? Hunk Custer's colors were lost, so in effect Paulding wasn't incorrect. You know what Hunk, one of the funniest things I ever read on this board was the Herosrest story about a mobile wood cutting shed, this shed was there to cut wood to make a fort 20 miles away, the more I think about it the more I start to laugh, classic story (I think darkcloud tore a strip off his ass over it too). Ian. Timber was taken from the river valley where the tribes camped, and was floated down river for the construction of Ft. Custer. Two portable saw Mills were shipped in to process the timber and one of them was set up near the mouth of the Little Big Horn. That is the fact of the matter. Where the second portable saw mill was erected, is quandrable. For the sake of clarity, two portable saw mills were shipped to the construction of Fort Custer and the location of one is definately known. Large quantities of timber were taken from the river near the battlefield, ok. It is common knowledge that cheese melts when heated, so let's turn up the temperature a li'l........... Poe escorted Sherman to Lima Bravo, 30 MoH were handed out, and they visited the battleground. Does everyone remember now, at what time Benteen arrived near the village, on the 25th. The time reported by Maguire. |
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Post by "Hunk" Papa on Jun 4, 2012 14:37:51 GMT -6
Does everyone remember now, at what time Benteen arrived near the village, on the 25th. The time reported by Maguire. "They arrived at the village" - that is the whole command! Read things properly dummy! In any case, Maguire was reporting what he had been told, not what he knew - why do I bother having told others not to! |
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Post by Yan Taylor on Jun 6, 2012 12:54:39 GMT -6
Hunk, Do I still wish to visit ‘’hell yes’’ if it’s good enough for John Nettles then it’s good enough for me.
Ian.
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Post by "Hunk" Papa on Jun 6, 2012 16:22:35 GMT -6
Hunk, Do I still wish to visit ‘’hell yes’’ if it’s good enough for John Nettles then it’s good enough for me. Ian. John Nettles? Don't sell yourself short, he's a star don't you know. Anyway, I look forward to seeing you join the ranks of the local Custer Society - namely - me! Hunk |
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