Brass cleaning, singing and drill

WOW,

It was fun. Lance offered his great home for the final song practice before the Snake Saturday Parade this coming Saturday. Two new recruits were in attendance.

Brass was shined to a high luster, songs were practiced, and great story telling and recounting of past glories were shared. It's been a long time since I have laughed so hard.

Cpl. Martin and Pvt. Bullitt schooled the lads on movement in the line and the basic manual of arms. Cpl. Martin certainly has good ideas and will be a great Cpl. Pvt. Bullitt was an excellent teacher of the rifles carries and such. His demonstration on safety and loading was excellent.

This is an idea that I am glad to see being implemented. This will help the new recruits know what's expected before their first reenactment. Its an activity that has long been needed to make the first reenactment more enjoyable. Huzzah to Cpl. Martin, Pvt. Price and Pvt. Bullitt.

These types of activities, during the off season, are important for the moral, camaraderie and cohesiveness of the men. I remember the time between my first and second year. It was so long before I saw the boys again.

James Country is talking up the Irish Brigade's appearance in the Parade. It's great to have support from the outside.

On the distaff side, the women's group has opted not to carry the new banner. This is a disappointment for sure but we'll just move on to Plan "B" and go forward.

UPDATE: The Ladies Group reconsidered and two members, Dianah, wife of the Captain, and Trish, the wife of our Lt., carried the new banner before us on Saturday, Mach 11th.