__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
Instead of the usual battle reenactment photos, I thought you might like to get a glimpse of ol' Unionblue when he hits the dance floor during the big ball at Guyandotte, Western Virginia.
As you all know from viewing my avatar on this board, I am a handsome devil who cannot help but attract some of the most beautiful dance partners this side of the Ohio river. As proven below in the attached picture.
Union 'twinkle toes' blue
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
My partner in life and crime experienced the same problem in getting a dance partner at times. Instead of being upset, she just made the best of a bad situation.
My wife, Sue, who would be affectionate to anyone and to anything that gave her an iota of attention!
Union 'jealous over anyone or anything' Blue
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
hehe Steve, it's easy stand there like a tree and let her do all the work. or of coarse you could be like my persona... not likely to be invited to the dance in the first place! At least you don't have to buy the broom a drink or hold out the chair for her, heck she can even prop open a door on her own.
Neil, wonderful photos, thanks for sharing them.
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Shane Christen
American Legion Post 352
SUVCW Camp Abernethy# 48
Lifetime NRA member
3rd MN VI
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Eccl 1:18
The photo was taken two years ago by me looking south west from the west side of the Carter House.
The white dot in middle on the horizon is a lamp post on the pathway to the vistor center amn museum which would be on the right out of the Photo..
Photo was taken after the Anv. of the Battle. The Photo just puts chills down mine spine looking at the blood red sky in the background.
May we never forget those that fought & died there or the one who lived to tell the tale of that horrible battle.
Regards, Steven
"The carnage and destruction was so dreadful that the sun, as if loath to longer gaze on this terrific scene, slowly sunk behind the western horizon and hid from view his smiling face; but the stars, more pitying, came forth to keep vigil o'er the silent and sleeping dead." -- John M. Copley "A Sketch of the Battle of Franklin, Tenn."
By far this is the best photo of myself in uniform. Removed the color and darkening it look almost 140 years old . Sun makes my beard look white .. while i do have some gray its not that light.Will be posting more photos from the event.
__________________ Steven Noel Cone Living Historian and Battlefield Preservationest
"Silver Spring Mess" ; "Citizens of the Bonnie Blue" ; "46th Tn Inf. Co. K"
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