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[quote][i]Originally posted by SgtMunro[/i]
[br]An unusually mild and pleasant weekend greeted all who attended this year's Bushy Run Battle Reenactment.  Arriving as part of my company's advance guard, I helped to set-up our company street next to the Grenadier Company of the 77th Regiment.  After the tents were erected, and non-period vehicles stowed, I then joined First Sergeant MacWilliam for a wee bit of Port and a pipe of tobacco.

The next day's battles went very smoothly, and the crowd turn-out was somewhat better than last years (Owing to the pleasant weather, no doubt).  My company spent the afternoon performing guard duty and fielding questions from a very inquisitive public (and actually good questions too).  After dinner, the Captain marched us up to the suspected location of the soldier's graves, where we rendered military honors and a proper highland toast.  Saturday evening was spent around the campfire, enjoying the camraderie and singing.  Our singing drew the attention of none other than Kent Courtney (Historian and Muscian/Singer of folk music).  Mr. Courtney was one of the suttlers at the event, and he wandered up to the British Camp to investigate a report of Highlanders singing.  Once there, he spent the rest of the evening joining us in renditions of 'MacPherson's Lament', 'The Girl I Left Behind Me', 'Nelson's Blood', 'British Grenadiers', 'Bonnie Dundee', 'Land O' MacLeod', 'Man O' War' (all 50 known verses, of course), among many others.  I think that it was sometime after midnight, when we finally turned in.

Sunday's battles went as smoothly as the day before.  On the march back from the morning engagement, I led my company in singing 'Twa Recruitin Sergeants' as a way of getting the lads "pumped-up" for the afternoon battle.  The saddest part of Sunday was, of course, saying good-bye to all at the end of the day.  But, promises of gathering again in two month's time at Loyalhanna made the parting a wee bit easier...

Your Most Humble Servant,

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SgtMunro	Posted - August 12 2004 : 09:40:58 AM An unusually mild and pleasant weekend greeted all who attended this year's Bushy Run Battle Reenactment. Arriving as part of my company's advance guard, I helped to set-up our company street next to the Grenadier Company of the 77th Regiment. After the tents were erected, and non-period vehicles stowed, I then joined First Sergeant MacWilliam for a wee bit of Port and a pipe of tobacco. The next day's battles went very smoothly, and the crowd turn-out was somewhat better than last years (Owing to the pleasant weather, no doubt). My company spent the afternoon performing guard duty and fielding questions from a very inquisitive public (and actually good questions too). After dinner, the Captain marched us up to the suspected location of the soldier's graves, where we rendered military honors and a proper highland toast. Saturday evening was spent around the campfire, enjoying the camraderie and singing. Our singing drew the attention of none other than Kent Courtney (Historian and Muscian/Singer of folk music). Mr. Courtney was one of the suttlers at the event, and he wandered up to the British Camp to investigate a report of Highlanders singing. Once there, he spent the rest of the evening joining us in renditions of 'MacPherson's Lament', 'The Girl I Left Behind Me', 'Nelson's Blood', 'British Grenadiers', 'Bonnie Dundee', 'Land O' MacLeod', 'Man O' War' (all 50 known verses, of course), among many others. I think that it was sometime after midnight, when we finally turned in. Sunday's battles went as smoothly as the day before. On the march back from the morning engagement, I led my company in singing 'Twa Recruitin Sergeants' as a way of getting the lads "pumped-up" for the afternoon battle. The saddest part of Sunday was, of course, saying good-bye to all at the end of the day. But, promises of gathering again in two month's time at Loyalhanna made the parting a wee bit easier... Your Most Humble Servant,
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SgtMunro	Posted - August 14 2004 : 02:43:29 AM I do look forward to the 'post-battle' libations, my friend...
Seamus	Posted - August 13 2004 : 5:48:20 PM Ah, yessssssssssss.....................I know it well! It IS a good port, for sure! I will be honored to share it with you, Duncan. I will likely have some good port along, myself! AND...you shall share it, too!
SgtMunro	Posted - August 13 2004 : 5:32:34 PM P.S.- The Port is a brand called 'Novo', and it has been in existence since 1715 (The bottles are still embossed with that date).
SgtMunro	Posted - August 13 2004 : 5:18:07 PM quote: Seamus said: CastraMEtation, Lad, castrametation......no 'n'... You're right, Seamus. Sorry, my bad... quote: Seamus asked: Do you have the book, "An Essay on Castrametation" by Lewis Lochee, Master of the Military Academy, Little Chelsea, MDCCLXXVIII? If not, it is quite useful. I'll have to look for a repro, through King's Arms. I have been using excerpts from Cuthbertson's and Simmes, for laying out a company street. quote: Also asked: Will you be at Ligonier in October? Captain Graham, Ensign MacMillan, and the rest of the boys will be there the whole weekend. I will only be attending Saturday (Until late), because of home duties. Either way, I shall bring some more of that good Port, which Malcolm and I shared at Bushy Run... Your Most Humble Servant,
Seamus	Posted - August 13 2004 : 05:48:47 AM CastraMEtation, Lad, castrametation......no 'n'... Do you have the book, "An Essay on Castrametation" by Lewis Lochee, Master of the Military Academy, Little Chelsea, MDCCLXXVIII? If not, it is quite useful. Once I get past the hectic Campaign Season, I will likely be spinning a tale or two. Right now, I am not able to do it justice! Command is extremely time-consuming. Will you be at Ligonier in October?
SgtMunro	Posted - August 12 2004 : 10:34:49 PM P.S.- I also forgot to mention that First Sergeant MacWilliam delivered a very inspiring and uplifting Divine Service on Sunday morning. Exactly what was needed for the King's Men to do their duty to the upmost... Huzzah!!!!
SgtMunro	Posted - August 12 2004 : 10:37:32 AM You betcha' GG, and what a lovely and efficent castramentation it was... Uh-oh, that don't sound too good. I agree, it is good to have both Malcolm and Many Flags putting their quill to work, as I had told him Friday. He promises more tales, as well as his own after action report of the reenactment. Now, if we could only get Seamus to spin us a tale or two... Your Most Humble Servant,
Gadget Girl	Posted - August 12 2004 : 10:31:51 AM quote: Arriving as part of my company's advance guard, I helped to set-up our company street next to the Grenadier Company of the 77th Regiment. So Sgt. Munro,...does that mean you were involved in the "castramentation"? Now see, if I use that word two more times it will be mine! I am quite jealous of you too, that you were able to share a libatious discourse with our First Sergeant MacWilliam. So glad to have him back writing tales. We missed him terribly! With good weather and good company, it must have been a great weekend! GG

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