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Allison Woods

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. --Henry David Thoreau

So last weekend I braved the port-a-potties and participated in a big event in Statesville, NC. At a patch of land called Allison Woods, four types of reenactors converged to put on a show for the public: Revolutionary, Civil War, WWII, and Vietnam. Friday was the school day during which probably about 800 kids were bussed in to the grounds for a tour of the camps and for demonstrations. It was fantastic to see the kids soaking up the displays and having a good time. Of course, the leader of our group is a teacher so he was prepared with flyers and a good lesson when the kids came through. On Saturday and Sunday, there were two public battles: Civil War and WWII. Both went very well. Of course, I am a bit partial to the WWII battle because it's the battle my group participated in. I almost didn't get to see it, but at the last minute some of the Civil War reenactors came to watch our camp so I could go. It was really fun to watch. The crowd booed the Axis group and cheered when the Allied troops showed up. I have to give kudos to the guys in my group. They were incredible and cool under pressure. The public battle went over well. Overall, I really enjoyed helping educate the public, but I also really just enjoyed spending time with the guys in my group. They are such a great group of guys. I learned a lot from them last weekend and am very grateful. If you have an opportunity to see a group of WWII reenactors in your area, you should really try to make the effort. Most of these guys put a LOT of time in effort in making sure their stuff is squared away. Anyway, here's a pic of the group. Not a great shot of me, but...

Whew!

It's been a while. Sorry about that. Things have been very hectic and seem to be continuing that way, but I'm finally starting to at least get back into something of a routine. I have now lost 66 pounds. Since my overall goal is a weight loss of 200 lbs, I am very excited to be making such quick progress. I am taking my vitamins, but finding food that doesn't make my stomach hurt is still something I am struggling with. I am finding things that were not hurting my stomach now are and vice versa. The doctor warned me that it would be hit and miss for a while. I just have to keep at it. I am learning.

On a side note, someone talked me into joining a bowling league. Bowling has never really been my thing, but Monday night was our first night, and I have to admit I had a really good time. This may have pretty good potential.

Also of interest for me right now is that I have a pretty big WWII reenactment coming up in a week or two. I will be in Allison Woods in Statesville, NC. We will be camping there the whole weekend for a big hoohah. Seems like it should be fun. Of course, because it is an ALL WEEKEND camping trip, there will only be port-a-potties there. I am dreading that part. But what can you do? At least I have my air mattress now. AND I should almost be able to fit into a regular sleeping bag again so I don't have to worry about being too cold. Yay!