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Post by jim on Nov 3, 2018 5:13:33 GMT -5
Weather update
As expected the rain has moved forward into Saturday and Friday (75% Chance during the day on Friday).
Might be setting up in the rain.
Sunday is showing clear and sunny all day. That means dry canvas,
Bad news - 34 degrees Sunday morning.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2018 7:33:36 GMT -5
Are we going to have firewood?
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Post by jim on Nov 3, 2018 7:37:11 GMT -5
Have not heard - sent a message to Sheryl and asked her.
I do not expect a "Yeah, we'll have tons of fire wood" reply so everybody who wants a fire might have to throw a few bundles in their ride.
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Post by jim on Nov 3, 2018 8:16:08 GMT -5
As per the CO, wood for last year's event was provided by Darrell and Al.
Looks like if folks want a fire they'll have to bring a couple of bundles.
A fire draws reenactors like moths. And the moths don't bring wood to contribute.
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Post by jim on Nov 3, 2018 9:52:21 GMT -5
Confirmed from Sheryl: No wood.
For all you who like to sit around the fire until the wee hours of the morning there will be no firewood on site. Best for each of you to bring 2 bundles of wood. One for Friday night and one for Saturday. Keep the one for Saturday night hidden or the moths will burn it all the first night.
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Post by louisjenkins505 on Nov 3, 2018 11:39:20 GMT -5
I too brought firewood. I used it to cook over Sat for lunch. Hope to do the same this year, only it will be Sunday.
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Post by jim on Nov 3, 2018 14:23:24 GMT -5
Reminder everyone - we are doing a garrison impression at this event - not two weeks in the line at the Battle of the Bulge.
If you need a haircut get it now.
Soldiers were required to shave every day - garrison or field. Show up shaved and you'll still need to shave at least sometime Saturday. I know the guys going to the dance will be up on this but it applies to everybody.
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Post by jim on Nov 3, 2018 18:51:32 GMT -5
All hands - long range weather still calls for rain during the day on Saturday. 46% decreasing to 33% by 1900 hrs. Low Sunday morning is forecast to be around 34 degrees. Make preparations now. Plan on at least a change of dry underwear, socks and shirt to change into for sleeping. If you can get down to the store tomorrow get one of those cans of spray waterproofing for cloths. Give your jacket a couple of coats, heavy on the shoulders. Stinks, but it will go away in a couple of days. Got any left over give your pants a shot.
If you have thermals, even if they are civilian, but can be hidden by your white T Shirt wear them and pants if you have them at night.
You get some day glow orange peaking out be prepared to button your top collar.
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Post by Richard Meyer on Nov 3, 2018 22:20:39 GMT -5
The wash stand will be set up in a common area for unit personnel to shave and wash your face. Don't use it to brush your teeth. I don't want anyone spitting in my wash basin.
CWO Meyer
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Post by JayJones on Nov 4, 2018 14:37:12 GMT -5
Monroe Event Schedule, C/505 PIR, 82nd ABD (Reenacted)
Schedule of Day - Saturday November 10th, 2018
0630: First Call – MESS – Coffee
0700: Prepare for the Day, policing of all sleeping areas, and stowage of modern gear. Displays set up and readied for public.
0800-0815: Breakfast Served (KP Detail Per C/505 SOP)
0850: Fall in for Formation, Day’s Briefing, Safety Briefing
0900: GATES OPEN (At least one trooper assigned to each display)
0915: Flag Raising with 101st Recon (Display personnel excused)
0930: Squad Drill with 1Sgt Kalamaja
1000: Displays Fully Manned with Multiple Troopers
1030: Officers and NCO tactics refresher under Lounge Fly with 1Sgt Peterson
1100: Artillery Support Briefing with 101st Recon/1-505 Pathfinders fall in to ready for DZ demonstration
1130: Pathfinders take to the Field to set up DZ for ADT
1200: ADT Jump
1215-1230: Lunch at Mess Tent (KP Detail Per C/505 SOP)
1245: Medical Demo with 101st Recon and 307 AMC (Bame and Weaver)
1400: Weapons of World War 2, weapons demo with 101st Recon, FJ15, 2SS
1500: Ambush Class instruction with 1Sgt. Peterson
1645: Flag Retiring
1700: GATES CLOSE, Area policed, displayed secured for night – Dance attendees preparations
1800: Event Dinner, immediately followed by USO Dance
1900: Dinner with Mess, Steak Night (KP Detail Per C/505 SOP)
Schedule of Day – Sunday November 11th, 2018
0630: First Call – MESS – Coffee
0700: Prepare for the Day, policing of all sleeping areas and stowage of modern gear. Displays set up and readied for public.
0800-0815: Breakfast served (KP Detail Per C/505 SOP)
0850: Fall in for Formation, Day’s Briefing, Safety Briefing
0900: GATES OPEN (At least one trooper to each display)
0915: Flag Raising (Display Personnel excused)
0930: Squad Drill with 1Sgt Kalamaja
1000: Displays fully manned with multiple Troopers
1015: Weapon (M1 Garand/M1A1 Thompson/M1A1 Carbine) Basic Familiarity and Cleaning Class
1100: Weapons Section (81mm/60mm/M1919/M2) Briefing and Instruction/Pathfinders prepare for DZ setup
1130: Pathfinders take to the field to set up DZ for ADT
1200: ADT Jump
1215-1230: Lunch at Mess Tent (KP Detail Per C/505 SOP)
1245: Medical Demo with 101st Recon and 307 AMC (Bame and Weaver)
1400: Weapons of World War 2, Weapons Demo with 101st Recon, FJ15 and 2SS
1500-1630: Mingle/Free Time – go see the planes, take personal pictures, interact with crowd (Displays must continue to be covered, rotate out as needed)
1645: Flag Retiring
1700: GATES CLOSE, All displays closed and gear secured.
1715: Camp Breakdown, All Troopers to be present and accounted for to assist.
*KP Personnel will consist of 2 Assistant Cooks and 2 KPs. Selection will be made by 1Sgt according to KP chart in HQ. KP personnel to report to Mess Sgt at the Prior Meal to get their report time. KPs are to read the KP SOP at HQ and be familiar with the duties and requirements of the detail upon notification for the duty.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 19:11:06 GMT -5
Just an update I'm stopping my house in NC and picking up a bunch of wood for the weekend. I spoke with Gene and he's bringing some too.
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Post by frank on Nov 5, 2018 10:27:21 GMT -5
Great!
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Post by jim on Nov 5, 2018 10:37:28 GMT -5
Just an update I'm stopping my house in NC and picking up a bunch of wood for the weekend. I spoke with Gene and he's bringing some too. When you get on site your car is going to look like it belongs to a traveling gypsy. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 18:18:26 GMT -5
hahaha you're right about that lol. Old cop car strapped down with firewood and army surplus lol
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Post by jim on Nov 6, 2018 7:01:13 GMT -5
We are now on auto pilot cruising in for a landing at Monroe.
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