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richfed
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 Posted - August 30 2002 : 1:56:03 PM
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Seamus wrote [in another thread]:
Rich--
Have you thought about a tour of Pennsylvania's F&I War sites...Jumonville Glen, Ft. Necessity, Ft. Duquesne/Ft. Pitt, Braddock's Battlefield, Ft. Ligonier, Kittanning, Bushy Run Battlefield? They are all near enough to each other, laid out right, that they could all be seen in a few days. Old Bedford Village (check the website www.OldBedfordVillage.org) would be a good place to headquarter for some of it and the site of Ft. Bedford (Raestown) is very near. I am on the Board of Directors at OBV and perhaps a F&I encampment could be put together for you. Pennsylvania is where it all started, you know.
Just a suggestion.............
And a very good one!!! Sorry to have not responded sooner ... was down for the count for a day & a half! This is a great idea, Seamus!!! I can tell you, it's one I'd plan my summer vacation around!!! A year or two ago, a similar idea was discussed with Sarah M., only in the Fort William Henry area of New York ... Both would be spectacularly informative & educational & a whole lotta fun!
This would need to be coordinated by the likes of ... of ... YOU! [seeing as how you're in PA, retired, etc.!!  ]. Don't know how well either idea would go over for pure The Last of the Mohicans movie fans [in comparison with the Mohican Gatherings], but there's bound to be some intense interest in a tour of this nature. I've been to Jumonville & Fort Necessity ... would love to go to the Pittsburgh area for those locations.
Another good reason to have this? It's the stomping grounds for Doctor Mary & I might finally have the opportunity to meet her!!!
Seamus, you should develop this notion ... it might really work!
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Seamus
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Posted - August 30 2002 : 4:40:38 PM
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This would need to be coordinated by the likes of ... of ... YOU! [seeing as how you're in PA, retired, etc.!! ]. Don't know how well either idea would go over for pure The Last of the Mohicans movie fans [in comparison with the Mohican Gatherings], but there's bound to be some intense interest in a tour of this nature.
Uh-huh................just like my Rotary Club.....make a suggestion, and all of a sudden, guess who is in charge!! Shoulda kept my big mouth shut!!!!!!!
Seriously, if enough interest is out there to warrant the tremendous amount of work needed to put a tour like this together, I would be very happy to do it. I would, of course, want to enlist the assistance of other Pennsylvanians, Doc Mary, Cousins Malcolm, Many Flags, Dr. Uncle Mark, Davey Gunn, Tree Tales, Uncle Angus, and, of course, Uncle Quasi and anyone else who may wish to be involved (Lt. Edmond McKinnon!).
It sure would shake out those who are really interested in the F&I War, and not just the groupies, wouldn't it? Of course, a showing of LOTM would be necessary, because even we historian purists enjoy it immensely!
How about taking an interest finder poll, Rich?
Seamus
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Edmund McKinnon
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Posted - August 31 2002 : 10:22:55 PM
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By jove,you've read me mind cousin.Of course I want to be involved.It will be a smashing good time.We can kick this around at the Ligonier Days next month.You can count on the 42nd & 60th for support.
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Stan
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Posted - September 01 2002 : 5:19:34 PM
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sounds like a good idea to me and Teri too. stan
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Doc M
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Posted - September 09 2002 : 7:30:32 PM
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Heh! Heh! Heh! "Will you walk into my parlor?" said the Spider
to the Fly...
This sounds great! Lots of old stuff 'round these parts, not
including me, of course! Why, not too far from my modest
cabin is an ancient WalMart which was constructed in 1987.
If you creep up quietly, you can observe members of the
Size 50 Butt Crammed Into Size 6 Stretch Pants Tribe
foraging for Moon Pies.
I'll bring the squeezin's -- just tell me where to show up!
Doc M
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Many Flags
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Posted - September 09 2002 : 10:05:53 PM
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Start planning.....Many Flags and Sjt. MacWm. (Malcolm) are on board for this. I would expect Three Tales and Davey Gunn to help out also. Start working on some dates early cause there are lots of French and Colonials out there to abuse and we spend a lot of the summer doing the King's work!! Pax Aye! Flags and the Sarge
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Edmund McKinnon
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Posted - September 10 2002 : 01:24:34 AM
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I agree with some of what Many Flags and Sgt.Mac.Wm say.You can also count on my Highlanders from the 42nd EM
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SgtMunro
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Posted - October 02 2002 : 1:55:42 PM
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I also agree, and as the LT stated, you can count on the Fighting Forty-Twa...
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Edmund McKinnon
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Posted - October 02 2002 : 10:38:49 PM
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Yes,and we'll only come if Major Grant attends 
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Dana S.
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Posted - October 02 2002 : 11:39:37 PM
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I'm comin'.:)
Now, I must resume cleaning my computer screen of milk and cookies. I forgot the rule. Never, NEVER read a Doc M post with food in your mouth.
All the humble stuff,
Dana S.
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richfed
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Posted - October 03 2002 : 06:40:23 AM
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English Trader
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Posted - October 04 2002 : 1:50:36 PM
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Hi Rich and Seamus,
The proposed Hudson Valley "gathering" would go from Glen's Falls and Fort Edward and Rogers' Island to Fort William Henry, up the stunning Lake George to Fort Ticonderoga, and up to the stunning Crown Point. It's all VERY compact and would be easily managed. Our friend at Fort W.H. offered to help set it up and manage it. Ideally, this would be done around a Grand Encampment so people can hear "MAKE READY, PRESENT, FIRE" in real life, watch the Indians, the French, the Brits, etc..... It really brings the movie alive.
Cheers,
Sarah
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Many Flags
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Posted - October 04 2002 : 3:49:40 PM
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Hey, English Trader, we haven't heard from you in ages!! How be ye??...the Sarge and I miss you!! Pax Aye!! Many Flags
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SgtMunro
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Posted - October 09 2002 : 02:07:58 AM
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If we do this in PA, could we make it at least a 3 or 4 day event? We could really run the gauntlet on the historical corridor and maybe have time for a little tactical.
Sgt. Duncan Munro
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Big Duncan MacLaren
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Posted - November 26 2002 : 5:46:52 PM
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Esteemed Sirs:
This Southern boy would drive a long way to attend a gathering like the one suggested. Old Bedford Village would be a splendid base of operations -- each time I visit I find something more to like about it -- and I suspect that OBV would gladly accomodate any serious proposal. But early planning is absolutely essential. My 2003 calendar is fast filling up! Isn't yours?
Your Servant,
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Theresa
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Posted - November 26 2002 : 9:43:55 PM
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Originally posted by Big Duncan MacLaren
Esteemed Sirs:
This Southern boy would drive a long way to attend a gathering like the one suggested. Old Bedford Village would be a splendid base of operations -- each time I visit I find something more to like about it -- and I suspect that OBV would gladly accomodate any serious proposal. But early planning is absolutely essential. My 2003 calendar is fast filling up! Isn't yours?
Your Servant,
D. MacLaren, Pvt.
Grenadier Coy., 77th Regiment
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Big Duncan MacLaren
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Posted - November 28 2002 : 5:26:04 PM
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Esteemed Ma'am:
'Tween campaigns ah keep a wee place in Fredericksburg, in the province of Virginia. 'Tis a good and growin' town, founded back in 1728 -- has several fine Scots factors, much trade wi' the auld country, and a lodge o' the Craft.
Not ta far from Pennsylvania, nor from the Carolinas either.
'Tis me honor to be, and &c.,
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Theresa
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Posted - November 28 2002 : 8:09:23 PM
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Sounds lovely Mr. Maclaren. I'm a good bit farther south presiding in a small town community which the Creek called "Buzzard's Roost". Doesn't sound very charming I realize but actually it is a quaint little fork in the road.
Nice to meet you and I look forward to conversing with you again.
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Drummer Edward Armstrong
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Posted - December 01 2002 : 01:30:04 AM
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| You can count me in as well! I'll help where ever I can?! After all, Where would you all be without your Drummers?? |
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Fitz Williams
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Posted - December 02 2002 : 12:28:14 AM
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"Buzzard's Roost"
There is also a place in SC, on Lake Marion, called Buzzard's Roost. I didn't know there were two! |
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Theresa
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Posted - December 02 2002 : 07:42:58 AM
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| Hey Fitz! The town where I live is Sylacauga, which translates to Buzzard's Roost in the Creek language. When you came to Fort Toulouse, you were about an hour away. |
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