hawkins2ndcav
History Student
On the border somewhere near Columbus, New Mexico
Posts: 70
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Post by hawkins2ndcav on Oct 12, 2008 11:16:02 GMT -5
On behalf of the Great War Historical Society, I'd like to thank the Philippine Scouts for helping out with our battle scenarios at Marching Through History! Unfortunately, our Allied numbers are not as good as they should be but the Scouts helped balance things out!  I apologize that I wasn't able to socialize as much as I would have wanted but I was dealing with my horse- it's his first outing at a full-blown event and he handled it pretty well but I had to make sure things were on an even keel.  Someday we've got to all get together for something on horse. We might have wait on throwing the Molotov thingys though...my boy isn't quite ready for that one! ;D Once again, thanks!!!!  P.S. San Miguels for everyone! |
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Post by VeeVee on Oct 12, 2008 19:16:14 GMT -5
Hi Adam,
Can't wait to see the pictures. I hope everything went well at the event. How did your mount do? Cheers! -victor
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hawkins2ndcav
History Student
On the border somewhere near Columbus, New Mexico
Posts: 70
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Post by hawkins2ndcav on Oct 13, 2008 2:50:27 GMT -5
My boy did very well, all things considered. I didn't push him too hard and let him get used to things. The big circular area were everyone was set up around was a bit too much and he begain to get a bit antsy about it- lots of weird stuff and no exit- so I backed him off. I came back a little later but I wanted to get him slowly used to things and not push him too hard. Horse melt-downs are no fun. I'm hoping to take him out more. After getting him home, a major brush fire broke out not too far from the boarding stables so I spent a good part of Sunday morning getting ready to evacuate horses- the fire burned to within a mile of the stables, fanned by strong winds. Thank god it reversed. I had him saddled up ready to make a quick retreat if we got overrun- if the winds are right, it can be on top of you very fast. Basically I'd have to run him down the wash and pray. Interestingly enough, the whole thing didn't seem to bother him too much- thank the horse gods! It looks like things are calming down but it's definately been a long weekend... Hope to catch up to you all soon! |
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av8tor
History Buff
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Post by av8tor on Oct 13, 2008 15:18:18 GMT -5
You're welcome Adam. I enjoyed using that P17 rifle on the trench against the Germans. It was a nice re-enactment battle. Now, we the adobo and rice eating soldiers of the Philippine Scouts can now be called a-dough-boys. ;D - Don
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Post by legionnaire on Oct 13, 2008 22:59:23 GMT -5
Thank you! Did I see your recruitment display down there?
Once again the Lt Alex Nininger's Living History Company will gladly serve Gen Pershing again to reinforce you guys. "Anywhere Anytime!" ;D
Philip
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Post by indiosbravos on Oct 13, 2008 23:04:48 GMT -5
And you will be Gen Pershing's " a dough-boys"...
Sorry av8tor I just loved this one....very clever.....
Slowly your group's hard work and dedication are being recognized....Mabuhay kayo..Long Live....
Salute to all of you guys.....
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