great new items for preservation raffle

[Silvana Siddali]

I'm very pleased to announce that we have a few more items for our preservation raffle from some of the best people in our hobby.

Justin Morris has kindly offered to donate some items from his Carter & Jasper Mercantile to our preservation raffle. As you know, his merchandise is of superior quality and authenticity. Carter & Jasper will also be consigning stock for Deborah Hyland's mercantile. More details to come soon.

I also learned this morning that Karin Timour will offer a pair of her excellent hand-knit socks for our preservation raffle. Those of you who are familiar with her products know her fine workmanship. Karin will also be consigning hand woven scarves and hats to the mercantile.

[rkg]

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I just wanted to bump this post, there will be a preservation raffle at Lost Tribes. There will be some good prizes both civilian and military. To all who are coming to Lost Tribes, bring a little cash for chances on the raffle. If anyone would like to donate an item to the raffle , please send me a pm. The proceeds will go to the Athens Battlefield in Missouri. If anyone has a piece of clothing or gear they do not use and would like to add to the raffle, feel free to bring it. Thanks, and I'll see you there.

[KarinTimour]

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Folks:


The last time I was able to get this far West was for Corinth in 2005. When Silvana offered space at the mercantile for some knit goods, I was thrilled. Some really pretty hats and a range of handwoven scarves. Stop by the mercantile and eye them, even if you're not in the market as it may be some time before I get another opportunity like this to send things out your way.

Always thrilled to make a pair of socks for preservation -- the winner gets his choice of the socks I make, custom made for his feet.

Sincerely,
Karin Timour
Period Knitting -- Socks, Sleeping Hats, Balaclavas
Atlantic Guard Soldiers' Aid Society
Email: Ktimour@aol.com

[rkg]

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The raffle will be held on Sunday right after the event. To add a twist to the raffle we will have the winner pick the item they want until all items are gone. If you are picked first, you have your pick on any of the items available. There will be a W & W confederate jean blanket available, a vest made for the winner by Fred Baker. Items from Don Smith of TMD. These are just a few items to be raffled, there are more, and items geared towards civilians as well. The proceeds will go towards the Athens Battlefield. See you there.

[Silvana Siddali]

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Rob, isn't the preservation money going to markers for soldiers' graves? That is a good cause.

In that spirit, I'd like to say that I just opened the box of Karin Timour's hats and scarves. Once again I am stunned by the quality and craftsmanship. You all must buy tickets for the raffle! Winning a pair of Karin's hand knitted socks would be a great reward for helping preserve an important historic site.

[Hairy Nation Boys]

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The money is going to the Battle of Athens site. Hopefully with the funds raised the site will put markers at different points of the battle.

You can buy tickets all day Friday.

[rkg]

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I received a painted ground cloth by Tim Ruyle for the raffle today. Thanks Tim! Tim makes great items at very reasonable prices.

[ngasiel]

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The raffle prizes sound wonderful. How much are tickets?

Nanci Gasiel

[Silvana Siddali]

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Tickets are $5.00 each and will be available for sale before the event (just contact Holler or Rob Gobtop) and at Lost Tribes on Friday.