Is there a web site for Glendale-Malvern Hill yet? If so, I haven't been able to find it.

There's a certain Rain Maker, who may know the answer to this question.  

I got the answer to my question. The website should be up and running by Sunday.  

Bill,

All you had to do was ask for a registration form.

The federals may have the edge on fences with two distinct types, but the Friday night CS campsite has a lovely post and rail affair around the perimeter.

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Charles Heath wrote : Bill, All you had to do was ask for a registration form.

Please Sir,

May I have a registration form?  

See how easy that was.  

Specialty Impressions

Most of you have already seen this on the OTB and AC Forums, but what the heck -- here it is on the CG. Yes, it is for GMH08.

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Like most events, we are looking for a few specialty impressions that may not be so readily obvious to the casual onlooker. Many of our regular players shot their vacation allotment to attend Winter 1864, so this is open to anyone who can meet the guidelines and attend.

If you are interested, contact me directly at heath9999@aol.com

Federal

Bugler (3) - Buglers are prolific online, yet incredibly hard to come by at events, so we may have to make due with a live chicken wired to a TA-312. Just kidding.

Company Clerk (1) - The last day of June was an important paperwork day, and contrary to any form of "army on campaign" logic, Gen. McCall sat his division down and did a heck of a lot of paperwork that day, when they probably ought to have been digging better works. Such is life in "the quiet sector." You will definitely have a function in life, and ability to comprehend ammunition issue, expenditure, and recovery is a plus.

Dismounted Cavalry (1) - You read it here first. Must understand the concept of first person interpretation.

Kettle Kicker (1) - If you can boil water, then you can qualify. Must have some knowledge of food service sanitation as this job concerns a fresh ration that went "moo" not too long before it was cooked, not that we are giving away what that ration may be, or how tough it may be to chew. A wee bit of the ration for some other folks may have gone "oink" before it died, too.

Major (1) - Perfect for that drive by impression. You'll be needed for approximately 2 hours, and that is about the size of it. Quick change artists are encouraged to apply. Must know something about inventories, inspections, army paperwork, and that sort of conundrum.

OOG (1) - Grumpy had this pegged, but he has moved up in the organization. If you've never been Officer of the Guard for a whole lot longer than your prescribed shift, then this is an opportunity to be dead tired on your feet. That's the low point. The high point is your guards will have actual property to protect, as well as some civilian items to safeguard. You won't be left hanging to dry, as you'll be working with the best OOD in the hobby.

Surgeon (2) - Looking for a couple of surgeons who like the show and tell aspect of the impression, but also understand not to bring a semi-trailer load of flea market junk. You'll likely be working with Hank and Noah, and interacting not only with the particpants, but interpreting CW medicine to park visitors. Set up isn't until Saturday morning.

Wounded (5) - Like the idea of campaign events, but don't like to walk too far? Perhaps you are a little long in the tooth, or just want to sleep for a couple of days...well, here is your opportunity to be sick, lame, lazy, wounded, or all of the above. Ability to portray men afflicted with gastrointestinal problems associated with drinking tepid swamp water is a big plus.

Confederate

Kettle Kicker (1) - Must be able to cook bacon during the hours of darkness. Demonstrated creativity with ship's bread a definite plus.

Left General Guide (1) - Must know how to swim, be able to identify hydric soil before becoming fully immersed in said goo, and enjoy long walks in a woodlands setting.

Surgeon (1) - This individual needs to superintend some other medical types on Sunday morning, and has the luxury of moving around a good bit at his leisure. You won't need much more than a few items in a carpetbag or grip for this impression.

Other

Kabuki (6) - Looking for some people who have a lot of patience and can follow directions. Yes, you do need to register to be part of the event.

Official Event Photographers (3) - This seems to be working rather well for PL and CR events. If you have done this in the past, and understand how to be discreet, then make mention of it.

Sharpshooters - Those interested in the Berdans impression please contact Bill at Skillmans@aol.com

This event has so much to offer that I really regret having to pass on it, largely because of the vacation issue.  But I know a few folks who might be able to help with the clerking or sharpshooter impression (some who do both, actually) and will definitely pass this along.

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Charles Heath wrote : Specialty Impressions ============================================================== Like most events, we are looking for a few specialty impressions that may not be so readily obvious to the casual onlooker. Many of our regular players shot their vacation allotment to attend Winter 1864, so this is open to anyone who can meet the guidelines and attend.

Charles,

I was on the list server yesterday. It looks like the Federals need more of that specialty impression, Private Soldier with shootin' iron. They seem in mighty short supply right now.    

Bill,

Whole lots of HMICs out there waiting for the next full moon to register, I'd guess. I finally got off my butt and sent in my registration this week, so mea culpa.

The good news is the force ratios are about where they need to be at 1:3.3, which is not bad at all considering how difficult it is to find confederates for some events.  

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Charles Heath wrote : Bill, Considering how difficult it is to find confederates for some events.

Charles,

It's like the real estate business. Location is everything. I have to beg, borrow, and steal to come up with a reasonable number of Gray Backs for that little event on the banks of the Delaware.
 

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Bill,

I'll be feeling your pain by late August, also in Pennsylvania, but more to the west near a little garden spot known as New Albany. Speaking of that, I need to call Doug and Terri to find out which scenario was pulled from the fishbowl for this year.