A Reenactment!

April 27th, 2008

This weekend we had the opportunity to witness a Civil War reenactment! (Something they do down here with a bit more enthusiasm and feeling than in NY :D )

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Once again, a nearby tiny (but proud) town put out a great show – a calvary charge, skirmishes, cannons, a period dress fashion show, parades, “General Lee”, and even a Confederate ball (which we were sadly unable to attend…). I chuckle now as I write this, ’cause there were a couple times that us Yankees felt just a tad bit out of place – but I guess that’s just the culture. :D

If you’re struggling with the latest portion of “The Story of the Land” (that’s practically everyone I fear), watch this video! It might have some help for you.

We also took a ton of pictures, so stay tuned for more!

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  • Andrew Higginbotham

    April 27, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    Great video! Thanks for sharing it! I cannot wait for more pictures!

  • Esther

    April 27, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    im stumped on this clue….. though i havent tried to figure it out much yet because i been busy but im stumped…..

  • Camille

    April 28, 2008 at 2:17 am

    I have to say I am almost completely stumped on this. I was over-confident last time…and now I get to eat a healthy helping of crow…is that right?

    So, I have the first and the last, but I just can’t find that middle.

    Perhaps tomorrow.

    Humbly yours -
    Camille

  • Camille

    April 28, 2008 at 2:45 am

    Okay…

    I have all three pieces…but I can’t make it make sense.

    Any more hints forthcoming??

    Blessings -
    Camille

  • Walter

    April 28, 2008 at 8:51 am

    Well, I guess we were a little too difficult this time around… You can blame it on Esther – she was complaining that it was all too easy! :)

    OK everyone, here are some more hints for you all.

    * Watch the video above, and the follow the hints there (do that first).
    * Start with the word, “Sir”.

    You can do it!!!!!!

  • Camille

    April 28, 2008 at 10:30 am

    Thanks, Walter.

    I did that…maybe I did something wrong.

    Then of course are some things one or two…technically one, but could be two. And dates…hmmm…numbers are a problem.

    Off to try again…this does count as history, right??

    Thanks!
    Camille

  • Camille

    April 28, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    Pay no attention to my previous posts. I fear I was rambling on and on without giving my full attention to the matter at hand. Plus, my friend, you know that guy <—- over there kept saying , “I know the answer, I know the answer’ in that annoying sing-song voice. He was taunting me, I know he was!

    So, we’re good!

    Blessings -
    Camille

  • Aunt Frances

    April 28, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    I giggled at parts of the video. Subliminal giggling, I did.

  • Esther

    April 29, 2008 at 8:55 am

    HEY SINCE WHEN DO YOU LISTEN TO ME WALTER? lol and you never replied to my last email walter just to remind you..

  • Walter

    April 30, 2008 at 10:30 am

    @Aunt Frances

    I wouldn’t really call it subliminal… :) I seriously was going to try something a lot faster, though.

  • Star Dust

    May 1, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    I’ve been REALLY busy, so I haven’t gotten to spend much time on this…I’m sure it’s right under my nose… And I’m probably the only one still stuck… LOL A SMALL hint might help…

  • Camille

    May 1, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    Walter gave a lot of good hints – do you need more?

    This reminds me of the very first letter I received. Every word was so precious to me, but that first letter – oh what a balm to my soul!

    Blessings -
    Camille

  • Walter

    May 1, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    @Camille

    Huh? Was that some sort of hint? So thickly veiled that I couldn’t even figure it out?

  • Camille

    May 1, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    I’m really laughing over here! No wonder I got the nickname ‘Delete Happy’…and why I received many, many, many emails like your message above during the jt400 *smile* – I think a book could be written with my hints…rofl!!!

    Yes, that was a hint – but I thought it was witty, yet telling you exactly what to do (at least when taken with your fantastic, albeit very straight forward, hints)…where is that delete button?!?!?!

    Smiles -
    Camille

  • Star Dust

    May 2, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    I have the first and the last, but I’m no sure about the middle one…hmmm…

  • Esther

    May 5, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    and i am so far behind here… ag i cant figure out the number thingy…

  • Camille

    May 6, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Esther -

    Did you take part in the jt400 hunt??

    Blessings -
    Camille

  • Chronicles of the Willi » Civil War Weekend

    October 15, 2008 at 10:55 pm

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