This is a pretty cool write up on what they are doing in Florida's SCV work. Take note of the audio clip the author posted in the upper right hand corner.
Recent Photo Galleries
23 February 2009
Battle of Aiken 2009
The Battle of Aiken was this past weekend, and it certainly was an impressive event. The media is reporting some ten thousand spectators, and I heard in the camps that the total re-enactors were some where around five or six hundred. It was mighty awe inspiring to be on the parade ground with so many fellow living historians there honoring our ancestors. Our unit had to galvanize (meaning, dress Union), so we were on the losing side of the battle. Kind of lame to have to lose the battle AND dress Union, but it's all good. The first sergeant in our unit went down first with a couple of other guys. On the second drive, I found a nice shade tree with soft sand to 'take a hit' under. As I laid there playing dead, I was able to sneak a few pictures from the dead and wounded soldier's perspective. Not all of them are good -- I mean I was dead, you know -- but some of them are. I also manage to get a good many of encampment, sutler, and living history exhibit pics. The few shots of us on the parade ground were mostly obtained from other spectators. There was quite a huge amount of media in play also. In fact one of the links below is an actual TV News Reel of us skirmishing for the school kids on friday -- I am the guy in the grey jacket with blue kepi and off-white scarf shooting at the Union troops. Of the pictures I have seen, I think the shot of one of our unit members, Jerry Redmon, from The State newspaper is my favorite.
Enjoy!
My Photo Gallery:
http://gallery.me.com/brownpw/100105
Video of Friday's Skirmish:
http://www.wjbf.com/jbf/news/state_regional/south_carolina/article/fired_up_about_history/11161/
Aiken News Story:
http://www.wjbf.com/jbf/news/state_regional/south_carolina/article/battle_of_aiken_hits_record_numbers/11194
Spotted Photo Gallery from Saturday:
http://spotted.augusta.com/display.html?gallery=154588
Spotted Photo Gallery from Sunday:
http://spotted.augusta.com/display.html?gallery=154589
The State newspaper gallery:
http://www.thestate.com/slideshows/gallery/691633.html#http://media.thestate.com/smedia/2009/02/20/23/855-8581.standalone.prod_affiliate.74.JPG
Some random specator's pics:
http://www.slide.com/r/9k27S5tS3j_yQuR0NArcjGc0WSSeDH7j?cy=un
23 September 2008
03 September 2008
BigSouth Conference Honors Gadson's Memory
The Big South Conference has posted a video that pays tribute to Eddie Gadson and the 2005 Conference Co-Championship team that his memory inspired. It is very moving; check it out.
01 August 2008
Florida Vacation Pics
It occurred to me that I somehow neglected to post a link to the pictures I took on my trip to Florida at the beginning of last month.
I was down there to see my old college friend for the July 4th weekend. We hung out in Ft. Myers -- where he lives -- for a few days and managed to tackle all four of the Disney World Parks in only two days. It was exhausting but fun.
I have made no judgment of value and put every picture taken that weekend up here. Anyhow, hope you enjoy them.
18 July 2008
Cool new webtool for ringtones and such
I found a pretty cool new site that allows you to not only get free ring tones for your cell phone but even allows you to remix the track so you're not stuck with the part of the song that someone else selected. I did a mix of Buddy Jewel's, This Ain't Mexico. Check it out.
Buddy Jewel's Awesome New Song Hits Dead On!!!
This Aint Mexico by Buddy Jewell
I was driving home from work yesterday listening to 96.9 The Wolf -- a pretty routine weekday afternoon -- and heard a new song that really hit home with me. Those that know me are aware that the woman I married committed adultery with at least two border jumpers, so I have realized the evils of the Mexican Invasion the hard way.
Anyway I am not much of a Parrothead -- though my Mom was a huge one -- but I must say that the Jimmy Buffet style of music that Buddy Jewel uses on this song really has to be the best choice for the In Your Face, Toby Kieth Style Lyrics. This song is probably the best I attempt at dealing with the issue of illegal immigration that I have ever heard. It is raw, unapologetic and to the point.
16 July 2008
07 July 2008
Fred Thompson's Remarks At The National Right Life Conference
"The fact is – I have not changed my mind about any of what we discussed. The issues. Our nation’s values. And most important, our principles. And as I watch the presidential campaign I am convinced more than ever of the importance of these principles and I bet you feel the same way."
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