Hi from a "Fresh Fish."

27thConn · #1 08-16-2007, 01:34 PM

Just want to check in and say hello to everyone.
I look forward to taking part in the discussions here and hope I can add something to the forum.
I live 8 miles or so from Gettysburg just west of Fairfield. I work at Thomas Publications along Lee's retreat route on the Fairfield Rd just to the east of Fairfield and every other weekend I sell Civil War relics at The Horse Soldier shop in Gettysburg itself.
I reenacted Union and Confederate for 14 years and in 1989 myself and two friends founded the 27th Conn reenactment group which is still up and running. I do not reenact anymore. Too old (45) and too fat!
My leaning is entirely toward the Union side although I respect the Confederates for their determination to their cause.
I was a Marine infantryman for three years (1980-1983) in A Company 1st Battalion 6th Marines 2nd Marine Division. I stayed in some of the best foxholes in Northern Norway and the Pacific and never fired a shot in anger.
I am a Baptist by faith who is saved by God's grace.
Anyway, thats me. I hope to get to know more about you all as we go along.
God bless you all.
Andy De Cusati

chadutes · #2 08-16-2007, 07:58 PM

Come on Andy, you can do it! I'm 48 yrs old and about 30lbs. over my ideal weight. But nothing will stop me from chasing those dang Yankee's back to D.C...........
I'm L.D.S. or Mormon. A God fearing man!!!!!!!!

Be good catch ya later.
Chadutes..........

samgrant · #3 08-16-2007, 08:36 PM

Welcome 27thConn. Don't forget to check out uor WBTS Trivia Game!

sam

27thConn · #4 08-16-2007, 08:58 PM

Hi Chadutes, Thanks for the encouragement! I am about 100 lbs overweight!! After my wife died back in 2000 I put on quite a bit of weight, came down with diabetees and now wear glasses. I am afraid my reenacting days are done. Maybe when my boys (17 &12 yrs old) are on thier own I'll do some GAR reenacting in parades. That would be more authentic.

Sam, I will check out the Trivia Game. Thanks!

Check out my Connecticut Soldier's CDV collection at www.geocities.com/lilnemo17325 just click on the link at the bottom of the first page.
Cheers to all.
Andy