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[bdtex]

And a bunch of other stuff I don't remember getting .

I think you had 3-4 winning raffle tickets.

 

[bdtex]

I appreciate bdtex reporting on another great HTBAR symposium! It was, as always, a real treat. I have to admit, I was a bit under the weather on Saturday--and in fact, I have only brief memories of what went on that day, although those are pretty special! Friday night was absolutely terrific, as Rick Eisermann spoke on the "rivalry" that developed between two veterans (Frank Chilton and Joe Polley) as the process of getting a brigade history written and the monument made went on. His revelations about the correspondence between the men was terrific--and so was the panoramic photo of the 1910 unveiling.

The Thomason Room at the SHSU Gresham Library is amazing. We got to see some "uncovered" photos and other info from the Ben McCulloch Camp--and managed to ID some of the elderly veterans in the pictures--which are great, 8x10 glossies...one of which we figured out was taken inside the Confederate Veterans Home in Austin during a birthday celebration.

We've now finished the "war years"....and the past eight years attending the symposium has been a real blessing for me. We missed Dr. Ural this year (she's been there every year until now), but we had Dr. McCaslin and other great speakers--and the usual great exhibits and fellowship. If you can, hook up with this group. They're dedicated to scholarship--and having a really good time while they do it.

As Ole said, it's a real blessing to meet the folks you've visited with online in person. I managed to get home with my first signed Dale Gallon print -- Desperate Valor. And a bunch of other stuff I don't remember getting . Neal says next time he'll take my temperature before he lets me have a checkbook.

I saw and talked with Rick Eisermann at the Texas Heritage Museum today.

 

[Nathanb1]

I saw and talked with Rick Eisemann at the Texas Heritage Museum today.

Aha. Wondered if he might have been the one. Boy howdy, you don't let any grass grow under your feet! I loved your thread on the museum!

 

[AndyHall]

The panorama picture of the dedication of the monument in Austin was really special too. Lotta old soldiers from the Brigade were there.

And Cousin Katie!