I'm going to make an obesrvation. For a new guy with no experience in reenacting, it's very difficult to break into this hobby. It appears that alot of the people I've spoken with, present company on this site excluded (everyone here has been very nice), seem to snub newcomers and talk down to them. I'm trying to figure out where this primadona and elitist mentality comes from. Some of these reenactors seem to think they are really in the military or something. again, the people I've spoken with on here have been very nice, but that hasnt been the norm.
You have had some serious bad luck; my own experiance has been hit and miss; I can attest to bad units and when someone starts talking to you like you are an idiot time to look at them and say: "Have a nice day." and walk away. If they can't figure out they are losing worthy recruits... they deserve to lose them. Seriously take a look at the A-C and see if the unit w/ those 82nd boys is still around. Frankly; I'm one of those guys who eagerly welcomes GI's... 1. You know what discipline means, 2. Punctuality isn't just a suggestion. 3. Maturity... militry life is/was not a joke. The worst part is teaching the difference in drill... modern & CW is a whole different critter.
If you would like some good info PM me w/ your email & I'll pass on a boatload that might be helpful.
Good Luck
__________________ 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
Join the club. I just got into reenacting 8 or 9 months ago, but it took me a year to find someone willing to take me under their wing. I'm still not sure why anyone would be mean or rude about it, seeing as how this hobby isn't very big to start with.
If I came across this way please forgive me. If thats the case I need to evaluate my attitude.
__________________ "Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
Welcome to the hobby and the forums. I'm new to the hobby as well. I've just joined a unit here in WNC and am looking forward to getting to an event. I'm retired Canadian Army Reserves and want to experience some of what it was like on both sides of the ACW. Good luck finding a unit and have fun.
__________________ Bernie Kiggins
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25th NCT, Co A, The Edney Greys
14th Iowa US
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The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC)
"Battles are won by slaughter and maneuver. The greater the general, the more he contributes in maneuver, the less he demands in slaughter."
- Winston Churchill
IsleGuy,
Thanks for the welcome. Always good to hear from a fellow NC res. Right now I'm finding it a bit challenging finding a unit but, with perserverance, I'm sure I'll find one soon. Everyone in here is great, been real pleasure talking with all.
I haven't lived in NC for very long, so I'm not really up on the state geography and where units are located yet. My unit has links on it's site for units that are mostly in the NC area. Try looking at some of these links, they may be of some use to you.
__________________ Bernie Kiggins
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25th NCT, Co A, The Edney Greys
14th Iowa US
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The Prince Edward Island Regiment (RCAC)
"Battles are won by slaughter and maneuver. The greater the general, the more he contributes in maneuver, the less he demands in slaughter."
- Winston Churchill
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