Today we had a late battle. Usually on Saturday, the battle is just after lunch, but today it wasn't going to happen until 3, so we had quite a bit of time to kill. Just after breakfast, the men formed up to check in, make sure all was well, and that they were ready for the battle.
They got a lecture for the day's events ...
And most paid attention ...
But there are always a few rogue troops who just don't listen ...
And some who just want to know what time they can leave ...
But they got all the news they needed, and were eventually sent on their way. The women took the down time before lunch to get some projects done.
The kids got to have a drilling lesson from one of the soldiers.
And they took their task very seriously ...
Maybe a little too seriously.
A bayonet charge before lunch is enough to unsettle any woman of refinement (good thing there was none around), so I was quite glad when it was over and we were able to settle down back in the camp. Jim decided that Kolby needed a powder horn to go along with all his other accoutrements.
And Kolby decided that was the best idea he had heard all day ...
I have never seen Kolby sit in one place that long before, but he was very wrapped up in the whole process, and he didn't leave Jim alone until the project was completed.
And Kolby was very proud of his gift ...
And was even happier to be able to use it when it was needed most ...
The rest of the morning and afternoon was spent with friends. We had sandwiches for lunch and a lot of great conversation.
Finally battle time rolled around ...
I won't go into any great detail for you, because Kris will be writing about the battle from his perspective, and trust me he is much better equipped to talk on the subject then I am. But I will say it was a very good battle, the boys fought well ...
And there were very few colonist casualties ...
And plenty of Redcoat casualties.
We all had a fun time watching the battle. We were able to sit so close, that it made it much more thrilling to watch, we all wanted to get those Redcoats!!
Good job son! I think you got some ...
Your job here is done.
Believe me yours faithfully,
Rachel
1 comment:
Hi Rachel,
I love your blog!!! My husband and I just started really getting into Rev War Reenacting and are sooo gaga over it. I'm still learning alot. Can't imagine cooking for the troops just yet though. They'd probably never make it to the battle LOL. You guys look like you are having a blast. I want to start a blog too about our little outings and the like.
We are in PA do you ever make it out to other states?
Yours in friendship,
Sandy
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