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TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:12 pm
by 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
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:26 pm
by sPzAbt653
Sounds good, I could use some education on the Civil War (what ? no planes, no tanks ??). [;)]
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:13 am
by pzgndr
Absolutely!
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:46 am
by r6kunz
I work some weekend ER shifts, but let me know...
signed
KUNZ
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:34 pm
by 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?
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:09 pm
by 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
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:44 pm
by pzgndr
Either day works for me. Anyone else available?
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:48 am
by sPzAbt653
I'm in. 60ยบ on Saturday ! Maybe a nice day for a battlefield tour by Klink !
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:09 pm
by 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.
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:10 pm
by sPzAbt653
Is this going to be Saturday or Sunday ?
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:10 am
by Oberst_Klink
Saturday, as the weather seems to be favourable, see your note.
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:08 am
by sPzAbt653
Okie dokie. What's the plan ? Meet for lunch then tour a battlefield ?
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:17 am
by larryfulkerson
Can somebody pick me up at the airport? Never mind, I'm a hermit.
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:01 pm
by 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
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:02 pm
by 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
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:57 pm
by 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.
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:14 pm
by 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
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:17 pm
by r6kunz
I will miss you guys. I will be working the weekend in the ER. Looks like a nice day. Enjoy...
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:59 pm
by 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
RE: TOAW III meeting, MD/PA/VA/WV area
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:33 pm
by 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.
The Sunken Road aka 'Bloody Lane' :
