Hoffman Grink wrote:And some gonk will know enough about his Mauser not to have to ring me for consultancy work when I'm out dogging!the 4th reich wrote:Hi Ho
Just got back from this event, and thought it was really good for there first try.
Lola Lamour was excellent.
I noticed a few of the trade stands that were usually at peak rail were there. And for £3 advance booking for re-enactors bargin!!
Hopefully they will get bigger and better over the next few years.
I put my handup to that one Paul. But then its been 3 years since I had done that...without thinking I cocked the weapon and forgot to put it on half safety. Alas the problem was solved within two minutes thanks to a quick phone call for you. At least one gonk got to learn how to field strip her K98 the RIGHT way I'd been showing the lads how to do it all weekend as well, alas, even more embarressing.
Anyway. The lads really enjoyed this event, very quiet, some disorganisation from the top, yet shed loads of potential for the future. I urge more re-enactors to support this event - especially as events are what you make of them.
For example; it was annoying that we couldnt dig trenches, nevertheless we tried to be inventive with our display and worked around this issue with the lads going out in twos and conducting mine laying. Which proved scarily effective. So for us, we had a right good time.
As a living history group, its not often we get to attend dances, but in order to support the organiser we apeared. And I know I certainly enjoyed myself. Lola Lamour is also a very good entertainer, and I would say that for those who enjoy this after hours aspect of our hobby, you would really love her performances.
Tom.
The "gonk" - who knows a man who can fix a k98 problem - especially from his own experiences!!