Post by shebanger on May 7, 2010 18:56:27 GMT -5
I haven't done one of these in quite some time but today I feel compelled to. A few of us from the 10th and the Artillery attended the Schools being offered this past weekend at Old Fort Niagara, a fortification steeped in history. John Wilson, Bob Lovell and Steve Burrill attended the School of the Artillery on Saturday while Kent Miller, Laine Davidson, Wayne Elliott, Bob Wood and myself attended the School of the Skirmisher. And waiting for the troops to return home were Miss Bonnie and Miss Donna.
John Wilson and Bob Lovell camped on the grounds inside the fort while the rest of us found good ground outside the fort with the waters of the river to our backs. Steve was only there for the Saturday school and then left to enjoy a relaxing evening at a hotel.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the ACWHRS, I am pleased to announce that John, Bob and Steve have now been certified at all 6 positions on the gun. We thank them for taking time to attend this all important instruction on how to safely load and fire an artillery piece. For insurance and liability purposes, it is important that all personnel working the field piece be properly trained.
Those of the 10th spent Saturday learning and practising skirmish drill with the boys of the 49th NYVI (Buffalo) commanded by Captain Mike Lavis. Mike actually served as the Instructor for the day which began at 8:30 am and concluded at 7:30 pm. Rest assured, there were appropriate breaks throughout the day. We even learned some of the drill with bugle. I must confess that the 10th was unfamiliar with the sound for "Retreat" as we have never had reason to learn it. On the other hand, the Yankees are very familiar with that call and practise it a lot.
The evenings in camp and around the campfire were excellent venues for our soirees....which have become somewhat of a tradition with the 10th the last couple of years. But as Miss Donna is prone to reminding me, "What goes on in camp, stays in camp." Therefore I am not at liberty to disclose any of the shenanigans. Suffice it to say, all had a most memorable evening, including yours truly.
I believe I speak for all who joined me at Fort Niagara when I say it is definitely something worth doing again in the future. The grounds provide ample space for company drill and even battalion drill. The event will take place in 2011 on the first weekend in May. You can be assured that I have duly noted this when we gather to discuss events for next year.
And in conclusion, I look forward to seeing a good number of you at Westfield in less than two weeks' time. Many are anxiously looking forward to our return there after a six-year hiatus. I hope you are one of them.
John Wilson and Bob Lovell camped on the grounds inside the fort while the rest of us found good ground outside the fort with the waters of the river to our backs. Steve was only there for the Saturday school and then left to enjoy a relaxing evening at a hotel.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the ACWHRS, I am pleased to announce that John, Bob and Steve have now been certified at all 6 positions on the gun. We thank them for taking time to attend this all important instruction on how to safely load and fire an artillery piece. For insurance and liability purposes, it is important that all personnel working the field piece be properly trained.
Those of the 10th spent Saturday learning and practising skirmish drill with the boys of the 49th NYVI (Buffalo) commanded by Captain Mike Lavis. Mike actually served as the Instructor for the day which began at 8:30 am and concluded at 7:30 pm. Rest assured, there were appropriate breaks throughout the day. We even learned some of the drill with bugle. I must confess that the 10th was unfamiliar with the sound for "Retreat" as we have never had reason to learn it. On the other hand, the Yankees are very familiar with that call and practise it a lot.
The evenings in camp and around the campfire were excellent venues for our soirees....which have become somewhat of a tradition with the 10th the last couple of years. But as Miss Donna is prone to reminding me, "What goes on in camp, stays in camp." Therefore I am not at liberty to disclose any of the shenanigans. Suffice it to say, all had a most memorable evening, including yours truly.
I believe I speak for all who joined me at Fort Niagara when I say it is definitely something worth doing again in the future. The grounds provide ample space for company drill and even battalion drill. The event will take place in 2011 on the first weekend in May. You can be assured that I have duly noted this when we gather to discuss events for next year.
And in conclusion, I look forward to seeing a good number of you at Westfield in less than two weeks' time. Many are anxiously looking forward to our return there after a six-year hiatus. I hope you are one of them.