R U an RV Mutant too?

[Diwizi]

Originally Posted by Papawto5

In my younger days, one of the most emotional things I did at Gettysburg was to walk the battlefield route of Pickett's charge. Starting at the Confederate position on the battlefield, I walked toward the positions held by the Union troops. Approximately a mile of marching towards the enemy over land that allowed only a couple of concealment from the enemy's guns. My thoughts have always turned to the question "what would I be doing when ordered to conduct a frontal attack on a heavily armed enemy?" Would I intentionally "lag behind"? Would I show proper levels of bravery at the shoulder of my comrades? The experience was bone-chilling.



The CD tour is a great suggestion. Pause at each highlighted position on the battlefield and try to envision the activities that transpired that particular day of the battle.



Another must see on your trip to Gettysburg is the site of the battle of Sharpsburg/Antietam (each side had a different name for it). This battle was a one day battle. The bloodiest day in the history of the Civil War. Again, visit each major battle position and envision what was going on that day. The cornfield, Antietam (Burnside)bridge, Dunker church, Bloody lane, artillery hell. The Union "victory" was enough to give Lincoln the courage to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. This battle was the site of Clara Barton's service to the wounded and dieing. Somewhere around 23,000 killed and wounded on this one day.



Being an ex history teacher, I was in my glory when experiencing what I had taught to hundreds of students over the years. My students learned what made up America's past.



Enjoy your trip.

Just reading your visualization made it special.... when I went it was quickly, too much so, but have done this on many many sites, to include my own hometown, Helena, Arkansas....

[Eez Moose]

Steve, (papa) I truly respect your position and would have truly enjoyed a history teacher of your caliber when in school. Being being you would have been three then I don't blame you for not showing up in our classroom. I have watched you regale the mutants around a few campfires and your zest for your job and your appreciation of the facts to be presented made me respect you even more as our friendship grew.



I feel for the kids nowadays who are taught by those putting in time til retirement. Di is also in your class and I am grateful for her students that she taught as many kids as she did.

See you this winter??

[Eez Moose]

Originally Posted by Diwizi

Just reading your visualization made it special.... when I went it was quickly, too much so, but have done this on many many sites, to include my own hometown, Helena, Arkansas....

Di too bad you and Larry missed Idanha. Driver's Ed should be on the comedy network.

[PTJeep]

Wow I may not ever go to another FMCA rally these things are expensive, what with new awnings, new satellite and new tpms it's bone chilling ... lol ...

[Dwayne & Shara]

Well we leave tomorrow have no idea what way we are going yet but it's going to be that way. LOL . Thinking hurts my head lately.

[huntnski]

Originally Posted by Papawto5

In my younger days, one of the most emotional things I did at Gettysburg was to walk the battlefield route of Pickett's charge. Starting at the Confederate position on the battlefield, I walked toward the positions held by the Union troops. Approximately a mile of marching towards the enemy over land that allowed only a couple of concealment from the enemy's guns. My thoughts have always turned to the question "what would I be doing when ordered to conduct a frontal attack on a heavily armed enemy?" Would I intentionally "lag behind"? Would I show proper levels of bravery at the shoulder of my comrades? The experience was bone-chilling.

The CD tour is a great suggestion. Pause at each highlighted position on the battlefield and try to envision the activities that transpired that particular day of the battle.

Another must see on your trip to Gettysburg is the site of the battle of Sharpsburg/Antietam (each side had a different name for it). This battle was a one day battle. The bloodiest day in the history of the Civil War. Again, visit each major battle position and envision what was going on that day. The cornfield, Antietam (Burnside)bridge, Dunker church, Bloody lane, artillery hell. The Union "victory" was enough to give Lincoln the courage to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. This battle was the site of Clara Barton's service to the wounded and dieing. Somewhere around 23,000 killed and wounded on this one day.

Being an ex history teacher, I was in my glory when experiencing what I had taught to hundreds of students over the years. My students learned what made up America's past.

Enjoy your trip.

Thanks Steve. I've hiked a couple battle grounds with the scouts but that was a few years back and a lot of pounds ago!

[Wayne M]

Originally Posted by huntnski

Wish you were going to be there, I'd love to see you riding on that horse trail!

And the horse you rode in.....well, you know!

Originally Posted by PTJeep

Wow I may not ever go to another FMCA rally these things are expensive, what with new awnings, new satellite and new tpms it's bone chilling ... lol ...

Stop breaking things.

Originally Posted by Dwayne & Shara

Well we leave tomorrow have no idea what way we are going yet but it's going to be that way. LOL . Thinking hurts my head lately.

We lost Dave and Nola to another one of their adventures, and the next day we gained Dwayne and Shara. It is so unfortunate that it is only for two days as we both depart tomorrow for our other adventures.

We had dinner last evening but no PoP. Darn! We had lunch today and again no PoP. Darn.

We also toured the Renegade RV Factory in Bristol, IN. Very informative. There was just the four of us and Adam, our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

[PTJeep]

Originally Posted by huntnski

Thanks Steve. I've hiked a couple battle grounds with the scouts but that was a few years back and a lot of pounds ago!

We hiked Shilo and Corinth and it will humble you very quickly ...

[W5CI]

I have to ask what is a RV Mutant

[huntnski]

Originally Posted by danny285

I have to ask what is a RV Mutant

Welcome Danny, might I suggest you read the first few post of this thread. It started over 6 years ago simply as a post and now many of us are like family. We laugh and eat and generally have fun together. Hang around we may grow on you. I've got to run, live webinar in 15 minutes, CE!

[PTJeep]

Originally Posted by danny285

I have to ask what is a RV Mutant

Hi danny285,

What Tim said read the first 10 or 20 pages and you'll get an idea of what we are about. But basically tell us what your rig don't have and you don't miss, and declare that the Journey is the Destination and you can get your very own mutant number and we have lots of fun when we get together ... What do ya have to lose ?

Cheers !!!

[PTJeep]

Hey Wayne,

I didn't break nothing ... Never had TPMS, the awnings are original and worn out and holely and the satellite system just went blind ....

[Eez Moose]

Originally Posted by PTJeep

Hey Wayne,

I didn't break nothing ... Never had TPMS, the awnings are original and worn out and holely and the satellite system just went blind ....

We wuz just yakking about getting satellite on our drive today. What system would everyone recommend please?

[okmunky]

Originally Posted by Eez Moose

Set it up for the Pacific Northwet and we will be there.

I really need to save my pennies to buy materials to convert Connie into a marvelous tiny house. Maybe next year?