rkrueger
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Post by rkrueger on May 1, 2008 9:03:04 GMT -5
Just a heads up for those that want to do something this weekend WW2 days buckley Homestead is hosting WW2 Tribute this weekend Buckley Homestead Living History Farm Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, MAY 4, 2008 - 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. You will see alot of guys from here involved this weekend so check it out heres a link to the site www.lakecountyparks.com/WWII%20General.htm
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Post by Capt. Zak on May 1, 2008 9:09:08 GMT -5
Lowell is a great event. Lots of vehicles and vendors as well. I'll be there with my 11.SS Feldgendarmerie unit. Stop by and say hello.
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Post by TommyGunner on May 1, 2008 9:10:21 GMT -5
I hope everyone who goes will have a good time. Its way too close to finals week here for me to be taking a weekend off to go to a reenactment. But I hope everyone thats does go has a good time. Bring back lots of pics guys!
TommyGunner
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Post by m5a11943 on May 1, 2008 12:09:43 GMT -5
This is the major starting point for the year for the blank-burners. Our first outside event. This is the place to be, and just don't show up, be a part of it. We can all fit right in. I learn something new everytime and I have been doing this for years. Now I drive one of the vehicles for the US 70th Tank Bat. and guess what I carry with me. Right! an airsoft gun, the M3 grease gun. So be there!
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rkrueger
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Post by rkrueger on May 1, 2008 12:48:28 GMT -5
I look forward to seeing you guys there, just hope that Capt.zak is not inline of fire when i shoot.
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Post by phantom12321 on May 1, 2008 18:09:47 GMT -5
I'll be there with the Coldstream Guards. Hope to see you all, and if any of you say the R word, I'll strangle you myself.
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Post by Capt. Zak on May 1, 2008 19:46:04 GMT -5
I'll be there with the Coldstream Guards. Hope to see you all, and if any of you say the R word, I'll strangle you myself. :-D The "R" word? What might that be?
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Post by Tough Ombre on May 1, 2008 20:11:08 GMT -5
I will be there with the 90th ID 359th IR! Cant wait to weather out the storms in my puptent! -Cary
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Post by azeeze on May 1, 2008 21:03:54 GMT -5
I will be there with the 82nd AB 505th G Co. Cant wait see yah gents on the field. -Nick
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Post by phantom12321 on May 1, 2008 21:44:06 GMT -5
Cant wait to weather out the storms in my puptent! -Cary might have something to do with that
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Post by Tough Ombre on May 1, 2008 23:08:23 GMT -5
lol... you caught my pun ;-) -Cary
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Post by phantom12321 on May 2, 2008 0:01:18 GMT -5
no no no, Cary get your mind out of the gutter and your hands away from all typing instruments, I was referring to the "r" word that rhymes with pain.
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Post by Capt. Zak on May 2, 2008 7:37:03 GMT -5
no no no, Cary get your mind out of the gutter and your hands away from all typing instruments, I was referring to the "r" word that rhymes with pain. Roger that!
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Post by rkrueger on May 2, 2008 8:53:53 GMT -5
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Post by 2ndranger on May 2, 2008 23:57:49 GMT -5
greetings from Lowell weather is beautiful!!!
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Post by phantom12321 on May 5, 2008 13:11:45 GMT -5
Frank wrote that message from his period correct laptop typewriter. lol
Despite bumpy weather here and there and a chilly saturday night, things went really well at Lowell, lots of units were there in grand fashion, planes were skimming the field of battle, horses were out in large number, and for once the hosts (in this case Buckley Homestead) had more praise than complaint.
This doesn't meant there aren't some interesting stories, but at the very least no one's HRS membership is in question this time around.
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Post by Russian on May 5, 2008 16:12:50 GMT -5
Aye, Charlie...we were all very impressed by the way you shined your berry. (I suppose it's spelled "beret", but... ) In any case, gorgeous weather, great times, and freezing cold nights. What more can you ask for?
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Post by waldo on May 6, 2008 15:49:30 GMT -5
I had a good time, During the first battle on Sat one of the SS guys thought he'd be cute to pull a pistol and shoot at us as he was surrendering, "killing" me. I found out I act shot pretty good. "They shot the medic!" ;D Nick
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Post by phantom12321 on May 6, 2008 21:18:50 GMT -5
yeah, that cornstubble is not fun stuff to run across. and following some leadfoot half-track drivers doesn't make it any easier. But still a lot of fun.
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Post by spitfire740 on May 7, 2008 8:08:32 GMT -5
I remember rolling on the ground to get dirtier, and Ben decided to "help" me by kicking me in the gut. THANK you Ben. Frank also hit me in the face with his rifle, but I told him to hehe.
Come to think of it I was always getting beat up at the event. Being a partisan hurts...
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Post by phantom12321 on May 7, 2008 11:13:06 GMT -5
if anyone has pictures please share.
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Post by Capt. Zak on May 8, 2008 5:40:41 GMT -5
Come to think of it I was always getting beat up at the event. Being a partisan hurts... Yeah but at least it is a step up from being an Italian...that hurts everyone.
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Post by m5a11943 on May 8, 2008 12:00:44 GMT -5
Hey phantom watch what you say about halftrack drivers, next time you are stumbling over corn stalks and need a ride. It's not easy driving a vehicle you can walk faster than. If you can't keep up with it go back to your walker and old folks home. See you up at Poplar Grove......walking!
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Post by Tough Ombre on May 8, 2008 15:21:10 GMT -5
Hey Barry are you the one who kicked my face full of dirt? Because i had one of the 70ths half tracks drive past me when i was playing dead and covered me in dirt... -Cary
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Post by 2ndranger on May 8, 2008 16:45:56 GMT -5
Ahh...American tracked vehicles...
Franz
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Post by Russian on May 8, 2008 22:12:27 GMT -5
Quality, guys, quality...
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Post by m5a11943 on May 9, 2008 12:00:59 GMT -5
Cary if that was you sorry man. All armored vehicles are suppose to have ground guides because the drivers can't see anything except straight ahead. Hate to say it but it is one of the hazards of being close to an armored vehicle. Were targets! The closer you stay the more of a chance your going down. I really try hard not to drive over the dead. Roll away next time. I owe you one.
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Post by Tough Ombre on May 9, 2008 23:05:16 GMT -5
I really didnt even notice, and it wasnt like it was SUPER close... just came buy and must have been the way the wind was blowin as i just got coverd in applesauce haha.. No biggie. -Cary
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Post by Russian on Jun 24, 2008 16:21:47 GMT -5
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Post by Russian on Jun 24, 2008 16:56:46 GMT -5
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