TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area

[Oberst_Klink]

Attention gents of the MD/PA/VA/WV area!

As some of you might be aware the Oberst himself is in town. I hope the response to a possible
meeting of TOAW III folks will be much better this time than back in 2011. I personally would suggest
some place of historic importance, such as Harpers Ferry, Sharpsburg or even Gettysburg, which should
be convenient for most of us from the border areas. So, drop me a line:

oberst.w.klink(at)gmail.com

Klink, Oberst

[sPzAbt653]

Sounds good, I could use some education on the Civil War (what ? no planes, no tanks ??). [;)]

[pzgndr]

Absolutely!

[r6kunz]

I work some weekend ER shifts, but let me know...
signed
KUNZ

[pzgndr]

Herr Oberst, if we're going to do this before you head home in March, then we need to just pick a date/place and make it happen soon. This weekend's weather forecast looks better than for the following weekend. Yea/nay?

[Oberst_Klink]

Aye, Sat/Sun seems to be OK; I am still up here in WV, and the dirt roads are still iced up! :/

Klink, Oberst

[pzgndr]

Either day works for me. Anyone else available?

[sPzAbt653]

I'm in. 60º on Saturday ! Maybe a nice day for a battlefield tour by Klink !

[Oberst_Klink]

OK then. I'd suggest either Monocacy, which is convenient for all of us and I haven't been there; It's the 150th anniversary of this small but important engagement; Jubal Early's Raid, or as alternative Antietam, which is also in 'our' area.

Info about Monocacy:
http://www.c-span.org/video/?201200-1/d ... field-tour
http://www.nps.gov/rap/archeology/spotlight_MONO.htm

Info about Antietam:
http://www.c-span.org/video/?307917-113 ... e-antietam
http://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm

Antietam has the advantage that I know the area quite well, incl. a good place where to eat GERMAN food: (http://www.bavarianinnwv.com/Winter-Lunch-Menu.pdf), e.g. a Schweinebraten for a reasonable price.

If a few of us could make it, that would be smashing; I didn't expect the winter being that harsh up here and never ever again a US-trip during that season. Next year Mar/Apr/May

Klink, Oberst
You can contact me via email: oberst.w.klink(at)gmail.com; my cell is (304)620 7303 or (304) 754 6827

UPDATE: Antietam it is; and for those who might need to bunk in overnight, for whatever reasons, I can accommodate two people up here in WV.

[sPzAbt653]

Is this going to be Saturday or Sunday ?

[Oberst_Klink]

Saturday, as the weather seems to be favourable, see your note.

[sPzAbt653]

Okie dokie. What's the plan ? Meet for lunch then tour a battlefield ?

[larryfulkerson]

Can somebody pick me up at the airport? Never mind, I'm a hermit.

[Oberst_Klink]

ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

Okie dokie. What's the plan ? Meet for lunch then tour a battlefield ?

I'd suggest 1200 at the visitor centre? You got quite a trip, approx 2hrs I'd say, if you can avoid the traffic at I-270 as best as possible. Drop me a line or gimme a call; cell phone is recharged and I'd like to show all (who pop up) around the battlefield and point out different phases, attacks, etc.

Klink, Oberst

[Oberst_Klink]

ORIGINAL: larryfulkerson

Can somebody pick me up at the airport? Never mind, I'm a hermit.

You can show us around in AZ, pick us up next year... we'll be on the 3:10 to Yuma

Klink, Oberst

[pzgndr]

ORIGINAL: Oberst_Klink
I'd suggest 1200 at the visitor centre?

Sounds good. I'll monitor to see if you settle on another time, else I'll be there by noon.

[Oberst_Klink]

ORIGINAL: pzgndr

ORIGINAL: Oberst_Klink
I'd suggest 1200 at the visitor centre?

Sounds good. I'll monitor to see if you settle on another time, else I'll be there by noon.

@all; OK tomorrow, 1200hrs @Antietam Visitor Centre

[r6kunz]

I will miss you guys. I will be working the weekend in the ER. Looks like a nice day. Enjoy...

[Oberst_Klink]

ORIGINAL: HPT KUNZ

I will miss you guys. I will be working the weekend in the ER. Looks like a nice day. Enjoy...

Don't worry Doc; next time I'll be back during Mar/Apr/May; I never thought this winter resembled your Ardennes '44 and my (modified) Kharkov '43 scenario... the snow, ice... terrible. OK, only enemies up here... tree-rats

Klink, Oberst

[sPzAbt653]

A very nice day touring Antietam Battlefield with Oberst Klink as our guide. Klink is a big American Civil War buff and he was a great guide. Nice meeting Mr. PzGr who also has a lot of knowledge on the subject.

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