Great Scott! I've been here two years.

[Mike Serpa]

Thanks everyone for making these past two years enjoyable! I would not have stayed around if you all weren't so nice, helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks, Mike 1-24-15.

General Winfield Scott (1786-1866). Whig party candidate for President in 1852.

Photos from Heritage Auctions-

1844 Daguerreotype

1846 Nathaniel Currier hand-colored lithograph

1848 ambrotype wall hanging

1848 engraving of a daguerreotype portrait, "framed" in ornate reverse-painted gold and silver scrollwork against a glossy black background

Daguerreotype of an engraving depicting Scott and his white stallion 1852

1852 Nathaniel Currier campaign print

1852 Whig Party silk ribbon

1852 Ambrotype

Ambrotype from 1852 portrait

1852 Daguerreotype of engraving

 

[ole]

Mike, it is we who ought to be thanking you for your presence. Thanks for the two years. Add some.

 

[chellers]

Happy Second Anniversary, Mike!

 

[Pat Young]

Always a pleasure to see you sir.

 

[unionblue]

Only two years?

Put your time in, nug!*

Sincerely,
Unionblue
PS Glad to have you here, Mike.

*nug = new guy.

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

He frightens me.

It is weird, how quickly time goes here. Thought you were here even longer, but what do I know, scared by tintypes. Congrats and thanks for your many contributions!

 

[Lnwlf]

Well done Mike! I am glad you stayed around.

 

[Seduzal]

Congrats on two years. But don't let that stop you. Never stop learning.

 

[MRB1863]

Congrats on your two year tenure. Hopefully this is only the start of many more fine postings.

 

[dlofting]

You bring a great mix of knowledge and humour......stick around.

 

[diane]

Congratulations! Sure have enjoyed your input. Don't go anywhere!

 

[John Winn]

You're a swell guy Mike and I enjoy your sense of humor and civility. I hope you re-enlist.

I'd offer you a glass of good red but it's only 8:30 in the morning and even I haven't degenerated that much. Decaf ?

 

[BillO]

Time marches on. I had to go look and was quite surprisied that I've been a member this long. It just sorta became part of the routine to check in here.

 

[James N.]

Thanks everyone for making these past two years enjoyable! I would not have stayed around if you all weren't so nice, helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks, Mike 1-24-15.

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1852 Nathaniel Currier campaign print

Looks like the N. Currier firm got carried away in their excitement - that's going to confuse someone in the future; was he impeached or what!? Congratulations on being here longer than I have!

 

[Northern Light]

Thanks for everything you post, Mike!

These portraits of Scott are interesting, as he changes so much in them, even thought there is not a great deal of time lapse from first to last. I had a big DUH moment when I saw that he had fought at the battle of Lundy's Lane, because I never really connected THAT Winfield Scott with THE Winfield Scott. I will have to go and refresh my failing memory. My husband's family comes from the Niagara area, so I know Lundy's Lane well, as it is still a major street in Niagara Falls.

 

[Blessmag]

Poster child for your mom's favorite saying--"if you don't smile any your face will freeze with that frown"

Enjoy the 3rd year

 

[Northern Light]

Poster child for your mom's favorite saying--"if you don't smile any your face will freeze with that frown"

Enjoy the 3rd year

War is serious business, madam! There is no time for frivolity! Can you imagine getting into bed with that face every night? Or worse, waking up to it?

 

[Nathanb1]

Mike, you are a joy to have here as a member. Make it ten years....or more....please!

 

[Blessmag]

 

[John Winn]

... Can you imagine getting into bed with that face every night? Or worse, waking up to it?

No.