Meanwhile, here are some pictures from our third annual "Drill & Chill," the warm-up event for the 15th Alabama's upcoming season, where the gentlemen dust off their rifles and try to remember what "at the left oblique" means. We ladies chat and take pictures, as usual.
The Captain says I shouldn't call it a "Drill & Chill" because of bad memories from our first year, when the soldiers had to drill in the snow! But I don't think "Drill & Social" has the same ring to it, do you?
This year, we had a period dinner together after the soldiers drilled. Everyone dressed, and it was great fun!
Private William Berry Sr.
Fuzzy photo, but you can still see his sparkling blue eyes.
Sergeant Josiah Henry Newton
Peace out, man.
Captain Brock, ready for the serious business of drilling the troops.
The 15th Alabama, Co G, battle line.
2nd Sergeant Lawless and 1st Sergeant Newton
The Captain, demonstrating to the new troops the significance of the bars on his collar and the "chicken guts" on his sleeve. Never say "sir" to anyone without them!
Or you know what will happen: "I will not call the First Sergeant 'Sir'!"
Sergeant Newton, inspecting the new recruits.
Fine new recruits.
Miss Rose
Though I see her modern counterpart every week, it's not the same as seeing my dear 19th century niece! Miss Rose is working on a fine new dress for the season.
The sergeants, firing over the shoulder.
Wake up, fellows!
Another over the shoulder shot. It looks cool.
Aim at Mrs. Kirkland.
Um, Captain Brock, how oblique did you mean, Sir?
Private Kirkland, are you really aiming straight for your mama?
Battle line hilarity.
The Captain - shame on him - teaching the youths to play cards.
These two caught on quickly, and cleaned up!
I took the opportunity to practice my loading again. You never know when I might need it! (Excuse the horrible hair farb. I ran out of time to put it up!)
We ended the day with a period dinner: pot roast with orange, roasted potatoes, green beans and deviled carrots. For dessert we had strawberry-rhubarb pie, apple pie, and Victoria spongecake. I heartily regret not getting some pictures of the dinner, but perhaps someone else did. It was absolutely wonderful to see everyone again, and I cannot wait for our first event together!
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