Bummers Event Site Pictures

[Coatsy]

Kiev, Jordan, and I went down to the site for a walkthrough and planning session. I had a moment of clarity and brought my camera as well. So here are a few pictures of what you'll be getting in.... I mean experiencing at Bummers next year.

When Eric said the site is "like Rich Mountain and Pickett's Mill had a baby" he means it. There will be some hard marching up some steep ridges so being in shape is a goal that you might want to think about. (those who were recently at Pickett's Mill can attest to the somewhat challenging terrain)

This event promises to be definitely "different" than those ebufu events that you might have gone to in the past. So keep your calendars cleared for November in 2009 and come on down to Georgia for a definitive reenacting experience.

[OldKingCrow]

This is going to be stellar.

Too bad there is no way to accommodate spectators. I have a keen interest in the March to the Sea and the Ga. militia (among others)

We caught the Malvern Hill event which was pretty fluid but had a known point to watch some of the action.

You guys do amazing things. Keep up the great work.

[Eric Tipton]

From "Marching With Sherman" By Henry Hitchcock (One of our Primary Sources):

Sunday, November 13, 1864 - "Amazing campaign through this wild country. Road often through dense woods, close underbrush and between hills. Part of way here were between Corse and J.E. Smith, (Brig. General John E. Smith, commanding Third Division, Fifteenth Corps), and almost expected bushwackers."

Yup, 145 years later - to the day, we will be marching through very similiar territory... as you can see from the photos. ;)

[tenfed1861]

Looks like lovely ground to march over.

[Kiev Thomason]

Gents,
No bull ...start getting in shape.Those of you that fell out at New Hope....you know who you are!:wink_smilstart making changes.I work on my feet in heat ,cold ,wind whatever and climbing ladders and such all day every day and the hills we took on at the walk through were tough!
Also in keeping with that.Look at your gear. Make sure your shoes are good.We all have plenty of time to get new ones or make repairs now.Do not wait and blow out a pair at the event.The rocks there are big and nasty.There is a good bit of sand and mud too.

[Coatsy]

"Looks like lovely ground to march over. "

Cullen it is! When folks see the ridges and hills I think they'll be pleasantly surprised! I won't say much else what they find there. You'll have to be there in November '09 to see the rest! :rolleyes:

Also Kiev is totally correct! He plus Jordan and I did some walking along parts of the route and it there is some challenging terrain. But seriously folks when did hills and valleys ever slow our side of the hobby down? :eek:

Come prepared to immerse yourself!

[OldKingCrow]

Yup, 145 years later - to the day, we will be marching through very similiar territory...

Marching with Sherman is one of my favorite Union reads...a must have.

I would gut shoot myself with a Colt's revolver to experience what is detailed in that work.

[C.R. Henderson]

Marching with Sherman is one of my favorite Union reads...a must have.

I would gut shoot myself with a Colt's revolver to experience what is detailed in that work.

I'd talk to Pat Peterson about the gut shooting before attempting it. That way you have a first person experience to base your decision to "shoot or not to shoot" off of.:tounge_sm:wink_smil

[OldKingCrow]

I'd talk to Pat Peterson about the gut shooting before attempting it. That way you have a first person experience to base your decision to "shoot or not to shoot" off of.:tounge_sm:wink_smil



To demonstrate my quest for accuracy I am going to use a .44 cal ball.

None the less make sure y'all take plenty of pics to post here with AAR. I always enjoy those photos.

[Eric Tipton]

We have hired local "scouts" for the Federals to make sure that they stay on course during the event. A photo of one of our scouts in action is attached. ;)

[Ken Cornett]

Yep! Hardcore paradise brought to you by the Armory Guards and Mess No. 1!

[DougCooper]

We have hired local "scouts" for the Federals to make sure that they stay on course during the event. A photo of one of our scouts in action is attached. ;)

I volunteer for the ASS platoon (Action Scouts Support). Line forms behind moi.

[elcid01]

looks like great terrain... Thanks for peaking my interest in the event!

[Swag]

WoW this land looks amazing, this event is really going to be something great I can feel it.

[Eric Tipton]

I just wanted to point out that all thongs must be of proper period construction. :D

[OldKingCrow]

I just ordered a hardcopy of Joe Brown's Pets: The Georgia Militia, by Willliam Scaife ....

Is it very heavy on first person accounts ?

I can't do the event in reality.....but I can dayumsur be the best researched day dreamer of the whole lot. I am about to start Dolly Barge's diary in the interim.

[Eric Tipton]

Christopher:

Herb and Kiev can tell you more about Joe Browns Pets when they check in here, since they are handling the Militia side of things.

[tenfed1861]

I just wanted to point out that all thongs must be of proper period construction. :D

Eric,are thongs going to be issued to the troops,or do we have to provide our own?

[Kiev Thomason]

Joe Browns pets is a great read.It does have alot of first hand accounts and tons of background info.I want folks to read it so I won't say any more.

No thongs will be issued however we may issue rope.So folks can make one if they wish:wink_smil

[OldKingCrow]

Mr. Thomason,

Excellent !!! I am really excited now. I have read and/or own everything else on y'alls list. (We actually briefly met at last year @ Chickamauga...I was the loser who was camped out alone reading in Longstreet's mid-day 9/19/63 HQ spot - I am envious of your niche in such a great org like the WIG...really).

If your plans develop an opportunity (however brief) to view some of this event, even if along a road or anything to catch a glimpse of top tier "Bummers" in Ga on the anniversary...wow ! History nerd heaven.

Please let me know...it is not that far for me.

[tenfed1861]

Kiev,looks like I'll need to wax my bikini lines.Maybe I'll go for a Brazillian wax.
The "Oh the horror!Oh the horror!!"Mess

[coastaltrash]

Cullen,
Don't even bother packing a thong, they are going to make you drop it at the bottom of the mountain anyway.

Wow, a Rich Mountain AND Deliverance joke!

[tenfed1861]

So Pat,looks like there will be lots of sqealing?
Kind of creepy as my dad had James Dickey in class.

[Eric Tipton]

Don't even bother packing a thong, they are going to make you drop it at the bottom of the mountain anyway.
Now Pat, people are perfectly welcome to wear their thongs for the entirety of the event. We realize how integral the thong is to the comfort of the living historian and would never intentionally compromise the well-being of anyone attending Bummers. Of course, Kiev's comment about rope did make me wince a bit. :D

[tenfed1861]

Eric,I think I'll wear my banana hammick instead.

[meyerc]

We have hired local "scouts" for the Federals to make sure that they stay on course during the event. A photo of one of our scouts in action is attached. ;)


Well, I may need to clear my weekend in Nov. !:tounge_sm