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Offline Oldetexian

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Great Road Encampment
« on: August 05, 2019, 09:19:32 PM »
Got back last night from the GRE, held in Elliston, VA. Set up my ploughpoint early Friday and didn't leave until after 3 pm Sunday. Had a blast! About 25 or so lodges set up, mostly traders and sutlers, so it was like a mini market fair.

Joe & Terry Ramsbothem of Wooden Ram Cookery pr0vided the food and it was both plentiful and excellent. Also had a detachment of Loyalist militia on hand, as well.

Heat was oppressive, especially in a ploughpoint with no fly. (That will have to be rectified immediately.)

But, I was thrilled to be back in my element. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting new folks and making plans to get together at upcoming events. Also think I got my nephew and his sons hooked really good.

Now, I am just trying to figure out my next event. It cannot come soon enough. I love living history...even when it's 95 degrees... :lol sign
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Offline Ohio Joe

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Re: Great Road Encampment
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2019, 09:46:29 PM »
Hey Oldetexian, that's great!!! Glad to hear you had a good time and good vittles!  :hairy

Like you, I always look forward to the next outing, only in the past when I was a "workin' man" before my retirement - well I was lucky to get my one outing a year in... Now I'm thinking Camp Clark Raiders in Bridgeport, NE (twice next year - Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, and Chadron Fur Trade Days in July)... Yes sir, it's a great hobby / pastime...  :hairy
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Offline Winter Hawk

Re: Great Road Encampment
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2019, 03:11:28 PM »
Pictures, we want PICTURES!

You know, "without photos, nothing happened" to quote Hanshi.... :laffing

~Kees~
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