Comments on: Rowlesburg, WV WWII event 2009

By: James Whittington

James Whittington — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:13:30 +0000

I am currently searching for a couple of German WW2 reenactment groups, for a local television show on suddenlink, being shot and produced in the charleston area. Please inform
304-237-9147

By: Lee Brandt

Lee Brandt — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:23:27 +0000

Greetings, All -

I’m relocating to Charleston, WV, and am looking for a German WWII re-enactment unit. Can anyone give me some POCs?

thanx in advance,

Lee

By: Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:49:23 +0000

Karen,

I think the agenda is a good idea. It seems to work well for Civil War events. I will suggest it.

Paul,

Please send the photos. That would be great.

By: Katie-Jane Ellis

Katie-Jane Ellis — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0000

DOnt forget the other periods of History that DO put on events around the continents of this planet from Stone Age to Gulf War – see them all together in DETLING at the Military Odessey 2009

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:39:10 +0000

Jim,

This has become one of my favorite events of the year. I have a couple photos if you would like to post them.

Misha,

Please email me BrenMk1@gmail.com

Paul

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:57:19 +0000

Although a fair drive for some the hospitality in this community is well worth the drive. I hope it continues to grow– I too wa disappointed by the early departure of some that once started continued. Perhaps as mentioned have a set agenda for both days would be good.
hope to see yuo soon.
Karen

By: Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:45:38 +0000

Glad you had a good time. You folks added a lot to the event. Hopefully, we can make next year even better.

By: Misha Talakvadze

Misha Talakvadze — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:15:59 +0000

Jim (Alexei):
Rowlesburg is a fine event and the hospitality is without equal. It is truly a reenactor friedly community and the organizers (reenactors themselves) truly know how to (rowle) out the red carpet {insert pun}!

This event is a nice contrast to Reading and one I not to be missed. No pressure, respect all around, no politics or BS, and an appreciative crowd. I enjoyed seeing the future of the 193rd alive and well in the attendence of Erika, Emily, and Christian. They represented themselves well and their impressions continue to develop nicely. Imagine where they will be when they are our age!

The weather held out nicely and I’m only sorry to have gotten there a bit late and then having to leave a bit early for a continuance of our vacation to the tune of a 7 1/2 hour ETA to Chincoteague from Rowlesburg. Even with 2 brief stops of 30 minutes and 20 minutes, respectively, the Momot’s ran through WV, MD, DC, and VA like the Russian assult on Berlin and conquered the trip in 7 hours! urrah !!!

The fashion show was a most enjoyable highlight. Your Russian was perfect Jim (Alexei)! Of course put a mic in my hand and you have trouble getting me off the stage. I actually had someone come up to me who thought my accent was real (I thank my Ukrainian grandmother and grandfather for that though they’ve been gone for quite some time). I guess my Russian language lessons are paying off as are yours but to only have the guts to use it more. Oh well.

We look forward to Rowlesburg next year and I hope our contingent continues to grow. Emily is set on Bedford though I have another engagement (if I don’t have to work that weekend). I’ll come out and set up Friday night at Bedford, run up to Tidoute for Remagen Saturday morning and return that evening for the remainder of the festivities and the next days events. We’ll have our cover for that event and I’ll be able to bring the barricade for sure.

Once again my comrade you have done this event proud with stellar organization and another fine write up and photos. I look forward to Bedford (reenactor gods willing) and will see you then.

Misha