Just Got back

[121st PA Vols]

I remember one time maybe 20 years ago, me and a friend went out with one of the LBGs and we tramped up and down Culp's Hill. I found one that had attached to my arm and since I had worked at Gettysburg for a summer, we went back to the VC to get a first aid kit and remove it. After we popped that one out, I patted myself down and found 4 more attached to my torso. That was a fun day.

Luckily for us, none of the ones from today had attached so we just brushed them off (although one hitched a ride back to Carlisle before we finally got rid of it; we had brushed it off 3 times including twice out of the window).

Ryan

You almost have to strip down after walking even in front of Father Corby/Pa Monument/1st Minn area they are so prevalent. The NPS used to mow everywhere, not just paths as they do today, getting you to a given area.
Thankfully the place wasn't infested when we were kids as we were everywhere; playing baseball/football atop E. Cem Hill and at the high school (Early's July 2nd attack path), the monuments being our catcher, Culps Hill/wading Rock Creek and camping out as scouts, especially Pardee Field where most of us did get infested but with chiggers, all going to the Dr.

 

[Merlin1066]

Gettysburg PSA Ticks!

I returned home last Sunday after a great trip to Gettysburg. HOWEVER!, the ticks are really bad this year. Be sure to dress properly!

 

[rpkennedy]

You definitely need to remember your DEET when tramping around the field.

Ryan

 

[bdtex]

Exactly why I prefer to campaign in late fall and winter.

 

[121st PA Vols]

I was there last Saturday. The place was swarming with tourists and guides. Had fish and chips at the Appalachian Brewing Company. They had some kind of market at the Diamond going on in the morning. I wonder if the town has that every Saturday?

They used to have the Farmer's Mkt on the square every Saturday 8-1 but stopped it per some building of this or that a few years ago, relocating to the Rec Park on the west side of town paralleling Long Lane from Apr thru Oct.

 

[Merlin1066]

Exactly why I prefer to campaign in late fall and winter.

Im already planning a winter trip LOL..