2011 GAF Grand Muster Garnett KS Oct. 28-30

Capt. Montgomery Little · August 11, 2011, 10:24:55 PM

General, Don't forget Carthage and Sherwood and Cassville and Wilson's Creek and Lexington and be on the watch for those scoundrels from Kansas. If you should happen across anyone named Lane, just shoot them and head for Carthage. We will see that you get succor and some extra powder and ball to see you on your way home. Just stay south of the Mason and Dixon and all should go well.

Your Obedient Servant, Capt. Montgomery Little, Jackson's Cavalry, Forrest's Escort, commanding

Note: As I learned at Thompson's Station, Tn in March of 63....Never, Never, Never get ahead of your troops. It could be fatal.

Windy City Joe · August 11, 2011, 10:26:21 PM

2011 Grand Muster Registration available now on the GAF web site Dispatches

pony express · August 11, 2011, 10:40:09 PM

General, that's good advice from Capt. Little. After you cross into Kansas, you should check out Fort Scott. While it is a bit earlier period, basically pre-civil war, still really interesting, many of the origional buildings are completely restored, and others were preserved just the way they were when it was acquired in (I think) the '30's or 40's

US Scout · August 12, 2011, 09:03:39 AM

Quote from: Capt. Montgomery Little on August 11, 2011, 10:24:55 PM
General, Don't forget Carthage and Sherwood and Cassville and Wilson's Creek and Lexington ....

All high on my list - and I'm hoping you'll be available to show me around Carthage. But that'll have to wait until next year.

In St Louis last week I picked up "A Tour Guide to Missouri's Civil War" by Gregory Wold, and a DVD "Missouri's Civil War Tour" which I picked up from James Country Mercantile at the NCOWS Convention, both of which should help me find my way around a bit.

US Scout
Brig Gen, GAF

Charles Isaac · August 13, 2011, 05:02:31 PM

I was tellin the guys that "There were probably a lot of people looking forward to having General Scout come out from the East Coast-and what are they gonna get?-Private Isaac from the East Coast!!" A lot of you might not understand what a great laugh we had!

Windy City Joe · August 13, 2011, 05:28:13 PM

Come and give them HELL Private Isaac.

"The deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle!"
GEN. PERSHING, US.ARMY

pony express · August 13, 2011, 10:14:15 PM

What would be an approximate round count? Also, is the Expansion Era Match rifle/pistol only, or shotgun too?

River City John · August 15, 2011, 05:45:07 PM

Quote from: Charles Isaac on August 13, 2011, 05:02:31 PM
I was tellin the guys that "There were probably a lot of people looking forward to having General Scout come out from the East Coast-and what are they gonna get?-Private Isaac from the East Coast!!" A lot of you might not understand what a great laugh we had!

How humiliating - it's a different story altogether having to surrender to a Private rather than a General.

RCJ

Dusty Tagalon · August 15, 2011, 06:52:40 PM

Fudge; went to put in for a couple days off, shop is already at 1/2 strength, so I can't make it.

Brian

Guns Garrett · August 17, 2011, 10:00:07 AM

This is great news for me. The Texas musters didn't work out with my work sched (NO time off, NO MORE than one vac. day at a time, NO holidays, etc.) The re-deployment to Kansas (and MY NEW JOB!!!) will now possibly make it happen. Hell, even if I can't make it, my wife may go without me.

I am OPTIMISTICALLY throwing in with this muster this year. I will get my/her/our registration in when I can verify I can make it. Looking foward to seeing you all again!!!

@ Pitspitr: The Garnett Inn is a nice little motel/RV spot, very easy access to the range (maybe 2-3 miles). Penny and I stay there when we go to shoot with KVC. They do have a little cocktail lounge/bar, but no eats close by (it's actually on the very edge of town - BUT THEY DO HAVE A ROOM WITH A JACUZZI!!!!!!! Prices aren't bad.

RattlesnakeJack · August 17, 2011, 04:23:21 PM

The usual Military Observer from the Dominion of Canada will also be in attendance!

Registration Form has been completed and, together with entry fee, has been delivered into the questionably trustworthy hands of Canada Post. (If they can manage to get the envelope into the care and custody of the USPS, I know it will be OK from then on ..... )

US Scout · August 17, 2011, 06:52:37 PM

Quote from: Charles Isaac on August 13, 2011, 05:02:31 PM
I was tellin the guys that "There were probably a lot of people looking forward to having General Scout come out from the East Coast-and what are they gonna get?-Private Isaac from the East Coast!!" A lot of you might not understand what a great laugh we had!

I thought it was funny - except for the part where I can't attend the Muster!

On the other hand, I'm glad to see that the Corps will be well represented.

US Scout
Brig Gen, GAF

US Scout · August 17, 2011, 06:56:09 PM

Quote from: pony express on August 11, 2011, 10:40:09 PM
General, that's good advice from Capt. Little. After you cross into Kansas, you should check out Fort Scott. While it is a bit earlier period, basically pre-civil war, still really interesting, many of the origional buildings are completely restored, and others were preserved just the way they were when it was acquired in (I think) the '30's or 40's

I know Ft Scott well. Used to live in Nevada, MO just 20 miles from Ft Scott and have visited the facility several times.

US Scout
Brig Gen, GAF

Pitspitr · August 17, 2011, 07:51:15 PM

Quote from: Guns Garrett on August 17, 2011, 10:00:07 AM
@ Pitspitr: The Garnett Inn is a nice little motel/RV spot, very easy access to the range (maybe 2-3 miles). Penny and I stay there when we go to shoot with KVC. They do have a little cocktail lounge/bar, but no eats close by (it's actually on the very edge of town - BUT THEY DO HAVE A ROOM WITH A JACUZZI!!!!!!! Prices aren't bad.

I actually stayed there in'05. Right now I'm thinking that since I'll only be there 1 1/2 nights I will probably take Col. Drydock up on his offer of hospitality.

Books OToole · August 19, 2011, 04:26:32 PM

The first registration for the GAF Grand Muster at Garnett has be recieved. (With payment in full)

First shooter is:

Mushy McNut aka Kelly Taylor - Shooting in the Scout class.

Respectfully;

Michael "Books" Tatham
Acting Adjutant

Bow View Haymaker · August 22, 2011, 11:04:45 AM

I regretfully must report that I won't be able to attend. The horses are still recovering from the last trip and requier a lot of feed for such a journy. Duties here also need attending to. Sorry I wont be able to join you but be sure to get a few good shots in for me.

Books OToole · August 22, 2011, 01:16:34 PM

Additional Muster Registraions include:

Dale Svaglic - Scout
Grant Rombough - Mil-spec. Single Shot
John Covert - Scout

Respectfully;

Michael "Books" Tatham
Acting Adjutant

Capt. Montgomery Little · August 22, 2011, 09:54:01 PM

Books, I have heard a nasty rumor that you will be shooting in the Staff Officer class. Is that true? I am thinking quite seriously about doing the same and would appreciate the company. Think I shall procede towards Carnegie Hall.

Bvt LTC Montgomery Little, GAF Senior Chaplain, Division of Missouri, Commanding

Windy City Joe · August 23, 2011, 09:01:27 PM

Just picked up the 1st place mugs today. They look good.
WCJ

Books OToole · August 24, 2011, 10:16:10 AM

Quote from: Capt. Montgomery Little on August 22, 2011, 09:54:01 PM
Books, I have heard a nasty rumor that you will be shooting in the Staff Officer class. Is that true? I am thinking quite seriously about doing the same and would appreciate the company. Think I shall procede towards Carnegie Hall.

Bvt LTC Montgomery Little, GAF Senior Chaplain, Division of Missouri, Commanding

What else woud the Acting Assistant Adjuatant General (AAAG) shoot. However, I may be too busy with my duties to shoot.

Respetfully;

Michael "Books" Tatham
AAAG