The Occupation of New Madrid

[desotobob]

This sounds excellent. Confederate at Fort Donelson in February, Union at New Madrid then Civilian at Shiloh. Count me in for this one.

[Abrams]

My very first event ever was at New Madrid. I'd love to participate again.

[Shotgun Messiah]

Well I hope I still know the way. I will be there.

[huntdaw]

Thought I'd go ahead and open up registration. Here is a form attached. I am also working on a website which should be up in a few days. The form will be there also.

Remember, there is not registration fee but you must register. There will be no walk-ons.

[huntdaw]

Just a bump for the event. It doesn't cost you anything to register so go ahead and send them in if you plan on attending.

Instead of a website we have a Facebook page for the event that you can check out for information here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/280372681982251/

[desotobob]

A few questions on traps as listed by Mr. Miller on the Facebook page. Is a black cartridge box strap acceptable, or should that be buff as well? And the buff belt sold by Duvall has a brass keeper, but sewn. Is that the belt to be used?
Thanks, and this will be a good event.

[huntdaw]

Bob's question was answered on Facebook but I'll post it here also. The blackened buff belt would be preferred as an early war belt. It should have a sewn leather keeper. The cartridge box strap can be black and does not need to be buff.

I'll also take this opportunity to bump the event and remind folks to go ahead and send in the registration. I've got ten so far but there's room for plenty more.

[huntdaw]

A bump for the event. Go ahead and send in those registrations folks.

[Shotgun Messiah]

you get mine ?

[huntdaw]

Warren, Yep, you and the boys are signed up and ready to go.