Gettysburg 2016: After Action Reports

[Frums]

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And thanks also to @unionblue and Mr. And Mrs. @John Winn who were about the only persons with whom I had the opportunity to share my collection of tintypes, ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, thermoplastic cases, and CDV's. I had purposely selected this small table over to the side of the Jenny Wade Room so as not to detract from the actual sellers during the book signing but since I hadn't set up before the stated time at noon few seemed to notice.

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I've previously posted many if not most of these here in the forums, but here they were "in person":

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I'd hoped more of the ladies would've seen the civilian images, especially those featuring women and children in period attire.

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You shared them with me as well. Even tricked me with the one of you! Lol! Thanks for bringing them, I enjoyed it.

 

[Frums]

Just made it back to California today after my ten day sojurn. So great to meet everyone. A big thanks to Mike for his incredible work. Thought you might like to see this pic from Monday when I donated the drafts of Charles Anderson's Gettysburg speech to the Gettysburg National Military Park. Park Chief Superintendent Ed Clark and Curator Greg Goodell were really excited to get their hands on these little treasures.

Still reading the book and great picture! Pleasure chatting with you Sun. morning at the bookstore.

 

[E_just_E]

And thanks also to @unionblue and Mr. And Mrs. @John Winn who were about the only persons with whom I had the opportunity to share my collection of tintypes, ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, thermoplastic cases, and CDV's. I had purposely selected this small table over to the side of the Jenny Wade Room so as not to detract from the actual sellers during the book signing but since I hadn't set up before the stated time at noon few seemed to notice.

I peeked while you were showing them to someone. One of the most impressive collections I have seen outside glass. Pretty amazing and ultra thankful that you brought them over to share

 

[PeterT]

OMG. Thank you & Susan for having us along in your car. It was a privilege and an honor to bee in your presence.

Can't add much more to that. Thanks again @Eric Wittenberg and Susan!

 

[PeterT]

Oh also reporting in!

Arrived back to southern headquarters a few hours ago. Complete refit and rest required. Will await further orders.

(24 hours in planes and airports from Pittsburgh airport to Melbourne airport ... in the words of Forrest Gump "... I'm pretty tired ...")

 

[Bee]

Two personality characteristic that I always considered the hallmark of "old" are: cynicism & sarcasm, However, lacking those traits also leaves one vulnerable to gullibility. That bee me. When @cash took me to see the fossil pictured below by @lelliott19, I was left with a conundrum: had I just been colossally "had", or did I just see something incredibly unique? I quickly called The Norwegian (my incredibly sarcastic & cynical assistant) and his first reply was: "You have had your leg pulled and wrapped around your neck -- I am surprised that you are not gagging". I hung up. Well, to my delight and faith in humanity, cash sent this wonderful article describing the fossil, what it is, how it came to be, and all that and more. Bravo!

Gettysburg Dinosaur Footprints

Three dinosaur footprints sit atop the rock bridge which carries South Confederate Avenue over Plum Run. The bridge, at the foot of Big Round Top, was constructed circa 1938. The rocks used to build the bridge are made of sandstone or siltstone. They were taken from the now abandoned Trostle Quarry, located approximately three miles east of York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The prints are from the Triassic period, of the Mesozoic era, approximately 200 to 250 million years ago. The Mesozoic era is also known as the "Age of Reptiles."http://www.gettysburgdaily.com/gettysburg-dinosaur-footprints/​

 

[Bee]

Oh also reporting in!

Arrived back to southern headquarters a few hours ago. Complete refit and rest required. Will await further orders.

(24 hours in planes and airports from Pittsburgh airport to Melbourne airport ... in the words of Forrest Gump "... I'm pretty tired ...")

What became of the muddy brogans?? (PS follow behind @Frums next time, he has an almost unearthly way of avoiding mud...almost like he levitates above it!!)

 

[PeterT]

What became of the muddy brogans?? (PS follow behind @Frums next time, he has an almost unearthly way of avoiding mud...almost like he levitates above it!!)

The muddy footwear were disposed of in Gettysburg! I have left my mark.

 

[War Horse]

The muddy footwear were disposed of in Gettysburg! I have left my mark.

Yes you have. A good one I might add.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Can't add much more to that. Thanks again @Eric Wittenberg and Susan!

It was our pleasure, Peter.

 

[lelliott19]

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And thanks also to @unionblue and Mr. And Mrs. @John Winn who were about the only persons with whom I had the opportunity to share my collection of tintypes, ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, thermoplastic cases, and CDV's.

I was able to sneak a peak at your collection while you were engaged with Mr and Mrs @John Winn
It''s a lovely collection if images and so very kind of you to share it with all of us!!!

Interestingly, at the time you guys were engaged in conversation, I had no idea who @John Winn was!!! Really didnt even get a good look at him. Too busy looking at your images. We talk all the time on here.
Later that afternoon atop the Longstreet Tower, we just happened to strike up a conversation.
Neither of us was wearing a tshirt or a name tag. And he hadn't yet met Rocky.

 

[Bee]

I love this picture: It conveys all that is good about a personality -- fun, funny, confident, joyful.....and the smarts to know when to obey the Queen's order That name tag made me laugh the whole time. Having spoke to @unionblue at supper, I was instantly jealous that I had not served under him whilst in the Army.

 

[E_just_E]

And he hadn't yet met Rocky.

Speaking of your incredible dog, I was trying to figure out Rocky's breed. Is he Catahoula?

 

[cash]

I think that he never really cared about anyone under his command. And I am trying to think of a single subordinate general that he did not arrest and/or court-martial and I am having a hard time...

Ewell
Allegheny Johnson
Richard Taylor

 

[lelliott19]

Speaking of your incredible dog, I was trying to figure out Rocky's breed. Is he Catahoula?

Lab and Plott Hound X

 

[Seduzal]

Oh also reporting in!

Arrived back to southern headquarters a few hours ago. Complete refit and rest required. Will await further orders.

(24 hours in planes and airports from Pittsburgh airport to Melbourne airport ... in the words of Forrest Gump "... I'm pretty tired ...")

It was a pleasure meeting you and talking to you at Gettysburg. My wife and I enjoyed you very much, the chicken coup picture, the animals kangaroo with the pouch and other pictures that you showed us but can not remember now. Thank you for coming to "September to Remember".

 

[EJ Zander]

Two personality characteristic that I always considered the hallmark of "old" are: cynicism & sarcasm, However, lacking those traits also leaves one vulnerable to gullibility. That bee me. When @cash took me to see the fossil pictured below by @lelliott19, I was left with a conundrum: had I just been colossally "had", or did I just see something incredibly unique? I quickly called The Norwegian (my incredibly sarcastic & cynical assistant) and his first reply was: "You have had your leg pulled and wrapped around your neck -- I am surprised that you are not gagging". I hung up. Well, to my delight and faith in humanity, cash sent this wonderful article describing the fossil, what it is, how it came to be, and all that and more. Bravo!

Gettysburg Dinosaur Footprints

Three dinosaur footprints sit atop the rock bridge which carries South Confederate Avenue over Plum Run. The bridge, at the foot of Big Round Top, was constructed circa 1938. The rocks used to build the bridge are made of sandstone or siltstone. They were taken from the now abandoned Trostle Quarry, located approximately three miles east of York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The prints are from the Triassic period, of the Mesozoic era, approximately 200 to 250 million years ago. The Mesozoic era is also known as the "Age of Reptiles."http://www.gettysburgdaily.com/gettysburg-dinosaur-footprints/​

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That quarry is within walking distance of my folks. There are more footprints to be seen there. Neat stuff.

 

[John Winn]

We just got back late last night and this is the first I've looked at CWT since we left over three weeks ago (I'm old world enough not to travel with a "devices").

Gettysburg was all I had hoped for having wanted to see it for decades now. And I really enjoyed meeting all who I was able to connect with and the tours we did with @cash and @Eric Wittenberg. The only disappointment was that I somehow missed a number of y'all even though I was at both the evening get-togethers and the book signing. Maybe you knew what I looked like and just made sure you avoided me ! Some of you I only met out on the battlefield because you identified yourselves when you saw my Civil War Trust t-shirt. My wife commented how nice a bunch of folks y'all are and she's right; a wonderful group that I'm most happy and honored to be a part of.

I even got presents ! Two that were really special were the wonderful bottle of Shiraz that @PeterT brought me all the way from Australia and the .58 Minie bullet that @48th Miss. sent me care of @FarawayFriend that he collected on family property many years ago. I also got to finally meet Andrea and Dirk and that was one of the real highlights of the trip. She's just as delightful in person as on line.

When the wife gets her photos processed I may post a few but who know how long that'll take. She's got thousands.

Lot's to do now that I'm back in the "real" world. Thanks again everybody and especially to @War Horse for the great job you did making this happen.

 

[pamc153PA]

We just got back late last night and this is the first I've looked at CWT since we left over three weeks ago (I'm old world enough not to travel with a "devices").

Gettysburg was all I had hoped for having wanted to see it for decades now. And I really enjoyed meeting all who I was able to connect with and the tours we did with @cash and @Eric Wittenberg. The only disappointment was that I somehow missed a number of y'all even though I was at both the evening get-togethers and the book signing. Maybe you knew what I looked like and just made sure you avoided me ! Some of you I only met out on the battlefield because you identified yourselves when you saw my Civil War Trust t-shirt. My wife commented how nice a bunch of folks y'all are and she's right; a wonderful group that I'm most happy and honored to be a part of.

I even got presents ! Two that were really special were the wonderful bottle of Shiraz that @PeterT brought me all the way from Australia and the .58 Minie bullet that @48th Miss. sent me care of @FarawayFriend that he collected on family property many years ago. I also got to finally meet Andrea and Dirk and that was one of the real highlights of the trip. She's just as delightful in person as on line.

When the wife gets her photos processed I may post a few but who know how long that'll take. She's got thousands.

Lot's to do now that I'm back in the "real" world. Thanks again everybody and especially to @War Horse for the great job you did making this happen.

Thanks for letting me hitch a ride with you and your wife, and @rosefiend, for @Eric Wittenberg's East Cav Field tour--even though you tried to lock me in the back seat!

 

[cash]

Some candid photos