Scots and the american civil war

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

When my wife and I made the decision to move to the USA we actually had the opportunity to buy that property, but passed due to a number of factors-- the farm house is very tiny and it would have been impossible to enlarge it; summer weather was another consideration as Lady R can't do heat; the Fourth of July crowds were another factor, as was the total arrogance of the National Park staff.

The house, by the way, is haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier who is often seen trying to wind the tall clock in the drawing room. The clock and some of the other furnishings in the house are original to my family, and always convey with the property.

That's quite an impressive photo you use as an avatar-- you must post a full-size so we can see the details of your uniform.

[macwilkin]

When my wife and I made the decision to move to the USA we actually had the opportunity to buy that property, but passed due to a number of factors-- the farm house is very tiny and it would have been impossible to enlarge it; summer weather was another consideration as Lady R can't do heat; the Fourth of July crowds were another factor, as was the total arrogance of the National Park staff.

The house, by the way, is haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier who is often seen trying to wind the tall clock in the drawing room. The clock and some of the other furnishings in the house are original to my family, and always convey with the property.

That's quite an impressive photo you use as an avatar-- you must post a full-size so we can see the details of your uniform.

Scott,

I'm sorry to hear you say "the total arrogance of the National Park staff"; I would daresay part of that may be due to a very stressful situation of working a major holiday event on the actual anniversary of the battle. While that certainly does not excuse such behaviour by any means, as a former NPS ranger (and d***ed proud of it!), see this phrase caused my heart to drop into my stomach.

T.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Scott,

I'm sorry to hear you say "the total arrogance of the National Park staff"; I would daresay part of that may be due to a very stressful situation of working a major holiday event on the actual anniversary of the battle. While that certainly does not excuse such behaviour by any means, as a former NPS ranger (and d***ed proud of it!), see this phrase caused my heart to drop into my stomach.

T.

Todd,
I would be the last, absolutely last, to disparage the NPS, or those involved with the National Park Service who, like yourself, dedicate their time, talent, and treasure in making the living history aspect of our national heritage come to life.

Since we looked at the Gettysburg property in October/November we could only assume that the guy we dealt with was a jerk-- an opinion widely held, and shared with us, by the local community. In any event we didn't buy the house so the point really is moot.

That said, I will stand by my opening statement: I have the fullest measure of respect for all of those individuals involved in the living history programs which are a feature of many of our National Parks. You guys do an excellent job, and really do bring our national heritage to life.

[Joel]

I found the article posted very neat as I never knew anything about the Scottish-styled flag used by the Confederacy.

Gettysburg is very busy late June through July. It's the re-enactment and thus the tourist flock like flies to honey. I had a friend who lived there for a few months, but he said it was impossible to get around the town at that time. But, even though it can get busy, it sure is a beautiful place.

That's quite an impressive photo you use as an avatar-- you must post a full-size so we can see the details of your uniform.

I used to portray Lieutenant-Colonel St. Clair Mulholland of the 116th Pennsylvania Infantry (5th Reg't. Irish Brigade), but other projects forced me to shave the beard, so I just "be myself" now whenever I go to do presentations and such.

[sirdaniel1975]

David R. Ross has spent the better part of the last two years here in the states and can be seen and has been seen at several of the popular Highland Games. I saw him at the "Central Fl Highland Games" this past Jan '09. I went up and had a little chat and bought his book "On the Trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie." (I recommend the book) He also commented on my 'blue bonnet' and he said; "I can understand why you wear that!"