Vicksburg Accommodations

[redbob]

I can DIG this kind of acc?

I can DIG this kind of accommodation.!!!!!

If a 13 inch mortar shell puts a skylight in my room does that mean its an AIR bnb??????

I can bring the mortar ball, but it will be up to you to get it through your ceiling.

 

[bdtex]

You could, it's on the side of a hill in deep kudzu, so it's hard to find. But it is possible. The best time to see it is in winter.

I'll bring a machete with me.

 

[redbob]

I'll bring a machete with me.

I can bring the snake repellent, do you think that a 12 gauge will be enough?

 

[bdtex]

I can bring the snake repellent, do you think that a 12 gauge will be enough?

You've got point.

 

[redbob]

You've got point.

Been there, done that, got the t shirt.

 

[Tompre]

I'll bring a machete with me.

Better bring some body armor also in case the gentleman who thinks he controls the land that the cave is on, decides to shoot at you.

 

[Seduzal]

Thanks for sharing this interesting article. Been there done that, but along time ago..

 

[bdtex]

Better bring some body armor also in case the gentleman who thinks he controls the land that the cave is on, decides to shoot at you.

Does the gentleman actually control it or just thinks he does?

 

[Tompre]

Does the gentleman actually control it or just thinks he does?

He rents the house and the property that the cave is located on. The Cemetery had an agreement with the landowner at one time, but that was years ago. And I believe the property has changed hands since then. It wouldn't hurt to ask the guy renting it, I suppose.

 

[gary]

Neatherthal living has little appeal to me. I prefer running water, hot showers and flush toilets.

 

[redbob]

Neatherthal living has little appeal to me. I prefer running water, hot showers and flush toilets.

I have had the growth experience of living in the mud and eating cold food out of a can. I now consider "roughing it" to be a Holiday Inn.

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

I have had the growth experience of living in the mud and eating cold food out of a can. I now consider "roughing it" to be a Holiday Inn.

Exactly my sentiments. Had my fill of "camping" in the shelter-half days.

 

[redbob]

Exactly my sentiments. Had my fill of "camping" in the shelter-half days.

The rest of the roughing it statement is that the Holiday Inn isn't near a Cracker Barrel (I know, it's a Southern thing).

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

Oh I've spent enough time south of the Mason-Dixon line that I have acquired an appreciation for Cracker Barrel and Waffle House. (I do draw the line at grits, however. I'm an appreciative visitor, not a native!)

(RE Waffle House-- once when the Weather Channel hurricane center referred to the "Waffle House Index" of weather impact, I had to take some time explaining it to my wife, who spent most of her Marine career at Twenty-Nine Stumps and Miramar, where (I gather) Waffle House has not reached yet (or had not at that time). Having literally experienced this in the aftermath of Hurricane Fran, I didn't need any explanation beyond the use of the phrase.) (How do they do that, anyway? Does each Waffle House have its own emergency backup generator??)

 

[redbob]

Oh I've spent enough time south of the Mason-Dixon line that I have acquired an appreciation for Cracker Barrel and Waffle House. (I do draw the line at grits, however. I'm an appreciative visitor, not a native!)

(RE Waffle House-- once when the Weather Channel hurricane center referred to the "Waffle House Index" of weather impact, I had to take some time explaining it to my wife, who spent most of her Marine career at Twenty-Nine Stumps and Miramar, where (I gather) Waffle House has not reached yet (or had not at that time). Having literally experienced this in the aftermath of Hurricane Fran, I didn't need any explanation beyond the use of the phrase.) (How do they do that, anyway? Does each Waffle House have its own emergency backup generator??)

When I was at 29 Palms aka 29 Stumps in the 1970's, I wasn't sure that civilization of any type had reached there yet and still to this day it is the only place that I was sure that I could see the curvature of the earth due to it's emptiness. And you are absolutely correct, if the Waffle House is closed it is Armageddon Time.

 

[gary]

I have had the growth experience of living in the mud and eating cold food out of a can. I now consider "roughing it" to be a Holiday Inn.

Army or Marine Corps? I know it isn't Air Force.

Waffle House was mentioned. Aren't they famous for their Whirl Stah knock down drag out fights?

 

[redbob]

Army or Marine Corps? I know it isn't Air Force.

Waffle House was mentioned. Aren't they famous for their Whirl Stah knock down drag out fights?

Marine Corps and that is the Waffle House entertainment.

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

I'll skip the fight. Just scattered, smothered, covered, chunked, and diced, please!

 

[civilken]

I just wanted to say after studying many battles for many years. I have been able to purchase some excellent talking books on the battle of vicksburg . And I have to say it is one of the most incredible battles of the Civil War I am hoping to learn more. And can't believe it took me so long to try and understand this.engagement it is by far one of the more interesting ones. Like they say live and learn.

 

[gary]

What books @civilken?

I have Miles, Bearss, Wincschel, and most recently that Geology guy whose maps are superb (but incomplete - not enough of them).

Did you guys find reasonable housing yet? I'm planning to go on my own in early Oct. (Late Oct. I have to go to Californiastan).