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Post by AZ Ranger on May 10, 2016 6:09:00 GMT -6
The Realbird's stated they will have 200 hundred troopers this year. Maybe they can win this time.
The Friends of Little Bighorn Battlefield is conducting a tour lead by Michael Donahue. You can sign up online.
The last two I attended were great.
Regards
AZ Ranger
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Post by AZ Ranger on May 16, 2016 6:10:48 GMT -6
Trying to see how everything will fit in my new truck. My GMC had an eight foot bed with a camper shell. The new truck has a six and one half foot bed with a 37 inch tire and wheel in it. Since we are going to Rapid City first to start this adventure I am not bringing the food with me and will buy it Hardin.
Working on the logistics for this trip
AZ Ramger
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Post by Diane Merkel on May 16, 2016 11:45:54 GMT -6
My husband Chuck and I will finally be returning to Montana after a ten year absence! Chuck will be retiring in July, so I hope this will become an annual trip once again. To see when and where we will be, see casper-billings2016.com/. Casper is Chuck's Vietnam Platoon -- great guys and great wives! -- and we'll be meeting up with Fred and his Merry Men on Wednesday, the 22nd, at the Battlefield. I cannot wait! After the crowd leaves on Friday, we are hoping to participate in CBHMA and Friends activities that weekend at the Battlefield. Diane
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Post by chardvc on Jun 26, 2016 0:58:46 GMT -6
So for those of us trapped 1,000s of miles away, any tales from the anniversary meet ups? Something to cheer me up in the middle of redundancy and the decision by 51.9% of my compatriots to throw away our economy.
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Post by JoeG on Jun 26, 2016 9:00:23 GMT -6
Hi Redundancy, been through that once, unpleasant but things do work out. Manchester/Stockport voted to remain, the only crumb of comfort I have. Here's an interesting picture, Last Stand Hill from Weir Point 55-250mm full zoom (Hope you can enlarge it, if not I'll delete the post and try again). Tried to imagine the smoke and constant darting about of bodies that Weir may have seen. I spent an inordinate amount of time at the battlefield last week, early morning/evening, full days. It's really can be quite sombre when you find yourself alone at the end of the Deep Ravine trail or the rifle pits at the Reno-Benteen defense site. Regards Joe
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Post by JoeG on Jun 27, 2016 1:07:06 GMT -6
Pequod, Interesting, you are quite right. My plan was to rationalise and catalogue chronologically all I had read over the years, however, I admit there were times when I was overwhelmed by it all and felt it right to spend a few quiet moments in contemplation. Kind Regards Joe
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Post by dave on Jun 27, 2016 8:20:10 GMT -6
Joe I am pleased you had the opportunity to travel and visit the battlefield and see the actual terrain yourself. In the states we have many battlefields to visit, especially in the South, such as Shiloh, Vicksburg, Pea Ridge, Antietam and Franklin to name a few and each one has a unique pull or attraction for me. I can see the actual ground fight over, imagine the trees and ground cover and how they would effect the fight for myself. I do not sense or expect to see spirits but the hair on the back of my neck does tingle at time.
Tell me was the dry heat tolerably? Played golf in North Mississippi yesterday with 98 degrees and 78% humidity and it was a trifle difficult to breathe. Regards Dave
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Post by jodak on Jun 27, 2016 10:20:11 GMT -6
...I do not sense or expect to see spirits but the hair on the back of my neck does tingle at time. That has happened to me three times that I recall - standing on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec, standing on Surrender Field at Yorktown, and standing on top of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. In each case I had that eerie feeling that I had been there before, if you believe in those type things.
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Post by dave on Jun 27, 2016 12:02:33 GMT -6
jodak The place where the hairs on the back of neck the most was on a very early Sunday morning visit in the spring to Shiloh with low foggy covering of Fraley Field where the battle opened at around 5 AM.
At Brice's Crossroads, the scene of Forrest's greatest victory in 1864, one is able to see for several miles form the high position and visualize events as they happened. I was able to get a sense of what Forrest saw and appreciation of his talents as a fighter. Regards Dave
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Post by JoeG on Jun 28, 2016 13:21:30 GMT -6
Dave,
The heat was OK,with a broad brimmed hat and plenty of water!. I walked the Rosebud and the Ft.Phil Kearny/Fetterman sites aswell in raging heat (compared to what I'm used to).
The trip was made even better by the people I met, helpful and friendly at every turn. Especially Steve Adelson and Michael Donahue who go out of their way to make time to discuss the battle on an individual basis.
Regards
Joe
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Post by tubman13 on Jun 28, 2016 16:29:06 GMT -6
On the afternoon of the 25th I witnessed an amazing presentation. Sen. Ben Campbell and a number of NA dignitaries gave medals to Native American Veterans, some in wheel chairs and some missing limbs, or lacking sight. Native Americans have the highest percentage rate of any minority in our military services. As I am sure you all know that this year was the 140th anniversary of the battle. Our Native American brothers did a splendid job of making a memorable day. Here is a song that should go along. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdNV9JX-Xi8
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Post by chardvc on Jun 30, 2016 1:46:24 GMT -6
Dave, The heat was OK,with a broad brimmed hat and plenty of water!. I walked the Rosebud and the Ft.Phil Kearny/Fetterman sites aswell in raging heat (compared to what I'm used to). The trip was made even better by the people I met, helpful and friendly at every turn. Especially Steve Adelson and Michael Donahue who go out of their way to make time to discuss the battle on an individual basis. Regards Joe Hi Joe,
I had a similar experience when visiting the field a couple of years ago and also at Gettysberg. Everyone you meet around the battlefields in the US are so helpful and friendly it is a credit to their country. The battlefields themselves are also so well maintained without being garish, exploitative or in your face. Most European battlefields could take note.
I agree with your earlier observation about the eeriness of sitting alone at Reno Hill or other places. The most I felt it was at Deep Ravine. The sheer hopelessness that must have been felt by the troopers at that location... must admit a tear was shed.
Mark.
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Post by dave on Jun 30, 2016 20:35:45 GMT -6
Not since Adam. Regards Dave
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Post by tubman13 on Jul 1, 2016 5:55:41 GMT -6
Custer live.
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Post by tubman13 on Jul 1, 2016 6:00:51 GMT -6
More cavalry here than either Reno or Benteen had.
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