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The title says it all. Rain was abundant and it came down for a significant portion of the event. Yet, and most importantly, the men stayed through the weekend and enjoyed themselves. The camps were accessible and no one in the yanks got stuck trying to get out. Dry wood was constantly being brought in. A few left Saturday but the vast majority of stayed and enjoyed the beautiful weather of Sunday afternoon.

An unfortunate accident occurred during Sunday's battle. Billie Dedman's horse decided there were too many people mounted and made a foot soldier out of an unwilling Billie. The resulting broken arm was painful but not as serious as it could have been. The best wishes of the Guard are extended to Billie.

The schools on Saturday morning were well received. The cadenced manual of arms really brought a crispness to the brigade. The excellent music taught the men the various calls.

The later classes taught such varied topics as sewing, first person, artillery, duties of a sergeant, duties of a staff officer and how to improve your impression. Thanks to the instructors.

It was good to see a company of GHTI with us. They contributed to the atmosphere a great deal.

Food? What a great meal on Saturday evening with enough left over to have seconds on Saturday. A hearty congratulations to the men and ladies of the 30th Indiana for an event well done.

Next up is Billie Creek. Get your registrations in and email me your numbers. Looks like we will have a 2 battalion brigade there. If anyone would like to be on Brigade staff, let me know.

If you have not registered, please do so ASAP. The hosts need an accurate number so they can have the logistics in place.

Classes-Will Eichler and Kurt "Dirty" Loewe will conduct a sewing class. Open to all, you will learn some of the basics to improve your impression with simple stitches.

Artillery-Charlie Mount of the 1st Wisconsin Light Artillery will conduct classes to teach the basics of artillery and safety.

Colonel Dave

Fort Wayne, In Directions-

From Interstate 69, exit at the Coldwater Road exit and go east. Turn left at Washington Center Road. (I think it is the first stoplight). Turn left at Washington Center Road. Shoaff Park is on your left. A good landmark is an American Legion Post across from the park with many flags flying.