Photos from BGR?

[MarionRifles]

Now I know that cameras weren't allowed at the event (officially) but photos were indeed taken. I've seen the pics from the Lazy Jacks, but I'm sure that there are more out there that could be posted for all to enjoy.Folks, if you have them, please share them.

[ferraius]

One of my favorite pictures the Frenchies took was the one filling canteens where you can actually see the water in the creek where we were drinking from. Mmmmmm... And I thought the my morning "sloppy joes" were just from all that greasy salty pork.

GOD WILLS IT!!!

Jon O'Harra
Heartless Bastards Mess

[DougCooper]

Here are the "Babes in the Woods" we were all so fond of...surveying the Texans and Suckers at the end of the march.

[DougCooper]

And Ron, this is one of you and Brooke Gibson - obviously "pre-march."

[tsgalloway]

I saw Brooke last weekend and his shoes aren't brown anymore. The mud you guys marched in turned them nearly black.

[DougCooper]

I saw Brooke last weekend and his shoes aren't brown anymore. The mud you guys marched in turned them nearly black.

Actually that was probably from the black burned over areas we marched through. Brooke is one of those superb soldiers where BGR before and after photos don't register much of a difference...:D

[tsgalloway]

Actually that was probably from the black burned over areas we marched through. Brooke is one of those superb soldiers where BGR before and after photos don't register much of a difference...:D

Ah, that could be. He attributed the color change to the natural dyes in the mud.

[Anna Allen]

Here are some images I uploaded to my flickr. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gracefullady/tags/bgr/)

[Old Reb]

The gray mud and the yellow mud were nothing compared to the red mud(clay) that we would have found on the northern section of the trail. When I hiked the route following a rain in February it was take a step, lift three pounds of clay, scrape it off, take another step and repeat the process for about three miles. I was hoping that those that attended BGR could experience the real mud and the real hills of Kisatchie, but so it goes.

[Ginger Lane]

Here are some images I uploaded to my flickr. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gracefullady/tags/bgr/)

Ah, yes, my lovely "mountain woman" pose. I'm not really that big and tall, but next to you two cute lil' thangs I look postively Junoesque. I look like I just came down from the hills!

[Silvana Siddali]

Oh, pshaw, Miss Ginger! Actually one of the French lads got a really beautiful video of you singing at the Confederate officers & staff mess:

http://news.webshots.com/video/3043466530100906774NfOsGE

I only wish the sound were better so folks could hear your voice. You really brought a tear to many an eye that evening. It was just lovely.

[FlatLandFed]

Folks, I wish I could have come along.

I've immensely enjoyed reading of this adventure, and shifting my persona to the Victorian Age perhaps would have allowed me to escape the trials of my current life.

Thank you to all who have sent their kind regards at my absence from the federal ranks. My dear sister (just a year older than I) went to heaven in the days preceding BGR, following her long and brave battle against cancer. She was always a bemused supporter of my WBTS habit since the days when we were kids in the Centennial, and I miss her greatly.

Respectfully,
Paul Hadley
There in spirit but had to fall out platoon

[BorderRuffian]

Paul,

I am sorry to hear of your loss.Perhaps at some future time others will step up to the plate as the architects of BGR did and craft a similar event to attend.This one offered so much and will remain a "tough act to follow" for future efforts,to be sure.


Take Care,

[Cottoncarder]

Actually that was probably from the black burned over areas we marched through. Brooke is one of those superb soldiers where BGR before and after photos don't register much of a difference...:D

Oh no Mr. Cooper, I could tell the difference. Peeeeeeyuuuuuuh! And, I had been without a bath myself for several days. I was so happy to see him that I overcame the strong urge to tie him to the roof rack and haul him up to our nice little waterfall before letting him ride in the car. Oh, the look of utter horror on the face of the hotel clerks when we checked in on Sunday. They were more than happy to give us extra soap. I'm surpised they didn't start pulling coins out of their pockets and shoving them at him.

It took five washings to get the black out of that fine linen shirt I made him.

[Utah]

I believe it is because I am a "recruit" and not "rank and file", a demotion I suffered like others when the AC last had problems. I'll post a few more times ands see if I can attach the pictures when I attain "Rank and File" once more.

You have to ask yourself if post count bumping is a good thing or something more akin to listening to old KISS albums late at night, sneaking a peak in your sister's underwear drawer, and drinking milk straight from the carton when no one is looking. Take a few moments to ponder this deep philosophical question about the meaning of life and navel lint, and then get back to us when you are ready to proceed along the path leading to the Dark Side.

That being said, Utah has some wonderful history in the development of certain Civil War era leaders, not the least of wich was A. S. Johnston. That would be worth a good post and a corresponding good read in the appropriate sub-forum.

[Emily Burns]

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/craftsforme40475/album/576460762394338085

[Alamo Guard]

Seeing those chickens again reminds me of the one who constantly was trying to join us in the parlor. Im not sure which was louder, the squaks of the chicken trying to get in the tent, the yells of the ladies as they swiped at the chicken to keep her out, or finally prehaps the roars of laughter from the men watching battle from the sidelines?
Alas the chicken who invaded the tent one night was stew for the Lazy Jacks the next.

[Spinster]

Alas the chicken who invaded the tent one night was stew for the Lazy Jacks the next.

Preacher, you of all should know "The wages of sin is death."

I am reminded though of my Grandmother's rather dry assessment of her sister-in-law's housekeeping(a woman known to let the chickens wander freely into the house): I would not eat a boiled egg from her kitchen.

[Utah]

Well Charles, I don't like KISS, I don't have a sister -but I have been known to drink out of the milk jug once in a while when is no one is looking (actually a lime drink...I might be old enought to remember KISS, but I'm not yet in need of a remedy for osteoporosis).

And my deepest philosophical pondering earlier was trying to figure out a way to post some pics of BGR for my friends and any others who attended and might enjoy them. And as I am unfamiliar with all the inner working and "bells and whistles" of this server/web-site that was my bad ju-ju plan to fix the problem of posting the pictures. Either it worked as I am now Rank and File like I used to be, or you used your munificent powers to help me attain my former "rank", and if so, thank you.

As for the path to the Dark Side, I believe I tred about twenty miles on said path at BGR, and I was also at Franklin a couple of years ago with the 9th/15th Tx, so I'm not totally unfamilar with The Path, even though I don't get out back east as much as I would like to.

All that aside, here are the pics, all post-event as I did not carry a camera in the field (although I'm grateful for the ones I have seen).

4666 This is the infamous deserter Chase Pinkham with his mess-mate Jake Beckstrand at a reproduction period building at the Mansfield battlefield.

4667 This is one of what I assume are the "Babes in the Woods..."

4668 And this is one of Chase and Jake purchasing raffle tickets from Doug.

We do have some pretty interesting history out here, like you said Charles. Our home base is at Camp Floyd, Johnston's base and headquarters. There is a "witness" tree where we enjoy the shade like Colonel Johnston did (a lot more shade now than then tho:). A few other men who served at Camp Floyd and went on to prominence in the Civil War are Henry Heth (last named pronounced like yours Charles, I believe), John Buford, John Reynolds and John Robinson, who commanded 2nd Div under Robinson's 1st Corp at Gettysburg, and Buford was there as well, of course. That's enought though, time for another thread on that information if I get time.

[Utah]

This was a double-post (not intentional:D)

[Utah]

Same here, just figuring out the editing feature.

[MO-Pard]

Oh, pshaw, Miss Ginger! Actually one of the French lads got a really beautiful video of you singing at the Confederate officers & staff mess:

http://news.webshots.com/video/3043466530100906774NfOsGE

I only wish the sound were better so folks could hear your voice. You really brought a tear to many an eye that evening. It was just lovely.

Oh My, Miss Ginger....

That sneaked video, so captured a peri0d feel! Pursant to a private officer invitee list, the cordial feel is wonderful.

Regretfully, my First Sgt, (and Tater pard) had left me as 2nd Sgt to take care of the paperwork back at camp, in the meantime. TJ though so deserved the diversion.

Thank you for the opportunity, to see such a welcome display. We could hear fellow Tater Forrest's fiddlin', but not the majesty of the kindred.

Another of the infinite period moments for the common soldiers on a realistic campaign.

Best Regards

[DougCooper]

Another of the infinite period moments for the common soldiers on a realistic campaign.

Best Regards

Jay - here is a period moment, and yours and my best side...at least that's what I heard...

[Cottoncarder]

Mr. Cooper,
I do believe that is your's truly in the background in the blue apron and Brooke is laying on the ground nest to me. I can see Nate's pants too.:D

[DougCooper]

Mr. Cooper,
I do believe that is your's truly in the background in the blue apron and Brooke is laying on the ground nest to me. I can see Nate's pants too.:D

It is indeed, and Cody Mobley on your left. Am wondering who that is in the chair beind Cody.

[Ginger Lane]

Oh My, Miss Ginger....

That sneaked video, so captured a peri0d feel! Pursant to a private officer invitee list, the cordial feel is wonderful.

Regretfully, my First Sgt, (and Tater pard) had left me as 2nd Sgt to take care of the paperwork back at camp, in the meantime. TJ though so deserved the diversion.

Thank you for the opportunity, to see such a welcome display. We could hear fellow Tater Forrest's fiddlin', but not the majesty of the kindred.

Another of the infinite period moments for the common soldiers on a realistic campaign.

Best Regards

You are all so kind! :) I do so love to sing, and although I was thoroughly nonplussed when Silvana volunteered me, I am so very privileged for the opportunity. I do think that in these days of pre-recorded accompanied "perfection," we have lost the joy of making, and even the ability to appreciate, our own entertainment. I'm just glad that you fellows enjoyed it, whether at first or second hand, as much as I did.