Ryan King Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 This is WAYYYYY off Topic for a Coaster / Random Thread. But Hell...beats "Other Kin" Wondering if there are any other History buffs out there like myslelf who Reenact any wars. I reenact Civil War and WW2 every couple of months. Im wondering if anyone out there shares the same hobby I do... For Those of you that care.. Civil War-: I Reenact as a Berdan's First United States Sharpshooter. Basially we were the "Snipers" of the Civil War, Although that nickname hadnt been coined yet. You can read more about my "Unit" here-: http://www.ncwa.org/union/1stusss/1stus.htm Offical Civil War Reenacting Website-: (National Civil War Association) www.ncwa.org Ive Enclosed a picture so you can make fun of me or agree with me and what not... -Ryan CivilWarResized.bmp Me Reenacting as A Dirty Confederate. They Needed Numbers...so I Filled In!
Ryan King Posted December 18, 2006 Author Posted December 18, 2006 Found More Pictures... Our Photo from a Few Years Back..Im in there SOMEWHERE! Here we are Firing. See me in there? Leaving the Battle Field Me With a Straw Hat On... My Brother You Can see Me Bending over to Get Breakfast Our Tents...Mines In There Somewhere Me 2 Years Ago...Awwww
mcjaco Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 That's pretty cool Ryan. I had a friend in High School that was part of Civil War re-enactment unit. He was part of the drum & bugle corp and loved it. That last picture is really sweet!
SonOfBeastSucks Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 I love history, but have never reenacted a war.
weeow Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 I love learning about all the historical wars and stuff like that. I love watching the History Channel. I never knew you reenacted them. Now you're even cooler than I thought!
Homer Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Did you get your troops wasted on S'more Schnapps and almost take over America?
Coaster Palooza Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 My Aunt and Uncle re-enact the Civil War, and have done so for years. He actually was the person who found (created) his unit. We were there 2 years ago for Memorial Day Weekend when they were re-enacting at Greenfield Village. A separate note, it looks like Guy in one of the pictures you have. Is it me, or does this look like Guy?
Wes Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 I didn't know they had palm trees in civil war battlefields. Reminds me of this Mr. Show sketch...
the sound Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 If i lived in America, i might help out if they had an American Revolution re-inactment. I did a Powerpoint on the American Revolution. They chucked tea into the Harbour.
Ryan King Posted December 19, 2006 Author Posted December 19, 2006 ^^ Dude Yeah! He does kinda look like Guy..
Blue0ctane Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Heh, that partially reminded me of the South Park episode when they did the Civil War reenactment but Cartman, as usual, screwed everything up. Eventually, everybody got drunk off of S'more Schnapps and became obsessed with the Confederation. Go figure.
What Now Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 I've been to a couple Rendevous'. I've dressed up as people from all different time periods. I'll post pictgures later (none are are my computer right now).
NitroRider Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 If i lived in America, i might help out if they had an American Revolution re-inactment. I did a Powerpoint on the American Revolution. They chucked tea into the Harbour. Yeah the Boston Tea Party was pretty cool. I like history but I don't think I would do anything like this unless I get to shoot someone with a PanzerSchreck or maybe a MP44 or a Gewehr 43. Only know these because I play Call of Duty. Yeah I'm a WWII freak.
Ryan King Posted December 19, 2006 Author Posted December 19, 2006 Damn...I cant find the WW2 Pics on my computer. But at those reenactments we have a Sherman come out there and fight with us. On one ocassion we were doing a reenactment at an old air force base..and they let us break out windows and run the tanks through the buildings. It was REALLY bad ass...god..where ARE those pictures!?!? -Ryan
ginzo Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Coaster Enthusiast + Civil War Reenactor = never getting laid for the rest of your natural life. You're going to need to make up for those nerdy hobbies by doing some super macho stuff, like wrestling crocs or BASE jumping.
Wes Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Coaster Enthusiast + Civil War Reenactor = never getting laid for the rest of your natural life. I'm sure Ryan is WELL AWARE of this.
Ryan King Posted December 19, 2006 Author Posted December 19, 2006 Coaster Enthusiast + Civil War Reenactor = never getting laid for the rest of your natural life. You're going to need to make up for those nerdy hobbies by doing some super macho stuff, like wrestling crocs or BASE jumping. Dont forget my Robotics Team! 2005 2006
ginzo Posted December 19, 2006 Posted December 19, 2006 Coaster Enthusiast + Civil War Reenactor = never getting laid for the rest of your natural life. You're going to need to make up for those nerdy hobbies by doing some super macho stuff, like wrestling crocs or BASE jumping. Dont forget my Robotics Team! Ouch. Just cut it off now. There is no hope.
Yellow Jacket Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 What rifle do you use? I have an Enfield (Civil War era--but apparently not sold to US or CSA) hanging on the wall at home; however, it would need a little work to be in firing condition.
Ryan King Posted January 2, 2007 Author Posted January 2, 2007 What rifle do you use? I have an Enfield (Civil War era--but apparently not sold to US or CSA) hanging on the wall at home; however, it would need a little work to be in firing condition. It would be cool it you could get it working, those things are really fun to live fire! Heres our gun-: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berdan_Sharps_rifle
Spookbaby Posted January 2, 2007 Posted January 2, 2007 Coaster Enthusiast + Civil War Reenactor = never getting laid for the rest of your natural life. You're going to need to make up for those nerdy hobbies by doing some super macho stuff, like wrestling crocs or BASE jumping. Dont forget my Robotics Team! Ouch. Just cut it off now. There is no hope. This is why not even Myspace could help Ryan get laid.
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