Official Announcement, here:
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=12065.0
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On the evening of April 18, 1775; continuing through the morning of the next day; our alarm riders like Paul Revere were able to muster 14,000 men with arms, to answer the call of Liberty. The men who answered the call would find themselves guilty of treason against the king of England. That's assuming they would survive the coming battle.
Two men left Boston with the message that the Redcoats were coming; using only a primitive system of riders, alarm bells, and other signals which we would consider archaic in this great modern era of internet and cell phones. Those two men; William Dawes and Paul Revere; were able to alert thousands of their fellow Americans to the coming danger. By the end of April 19th, 1775; 14,000 men had mustered and were heading to the battle. I'd say that's rather impressive for a bunch of farmers and artisans.
Could we possibly replicate that today?
I don't believe so.
With all the modern conveniences of cell phones, internet and text messaging....... See More
I don't think the modern American is up to it.
How many could you muster???
1000? 100? 10? 1???
Well, here's YOUR chance to prove me wrong!
The Revolutionary War Veterans Association will be conducting a 'Virtual' Muster-Night.
This event will be held from 19:00-22:30, on the evening of March 16, 2010-A.D.
We're not asking you to pick up your muskets. We're not even asking you to leave your home!
We just want to see how many we can get to 'muster' on the forum at one time.
That's right, from the comfort of your own couch, you can be a part of a record-breaking attempt to see how many Patriots we can get on the internet at the same time!
I'll be there on the virtual green.
Will YOU stand beside me?
Will YOU stand beside your fellow MINNESOTANS?
Will YOU stand beside your fellow APPLESEEDERS?
Will YOU stand beside your fellow AMERICANS?
Will YOU stand with us, at the Nineteenth hour, of the Sixteenth day of March; Anno Domini, Two-thousand Ten
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David Hackett Fischer
Author of "Paul Revere's Ride" Among many other well accredited books.
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Waseca MN checking in.
Another MN online and listening to the radio show.
Steelheart
Quote from: 2431940 on March 16, 2010, 09:00:18 PM
Waseca MN checking in.
Welcome aboard!!!
I'm up North, holding down the; Cambridge, Hinckley, Mora, Pine City corridor!
Quote from: Steelheart on March 16, 2010, 09:10:26 PM
Another MN online and listening to the radio show.
Steelheart
Haven't heard from you in a while! How's it going?
Quote from: AFTERMATH on March 16, 2010, 09:13:42 PM
Haven't heard from you in a while! How's it going?
Pretty good. I'll be at Rochester for the April shoot and I'm bringing 2 friends with. Supplying one of them with a loaner rifle and will be driving as well.
Noticed that there isn't a Rochester MN thread yet.... :)
Steelheart
I'm Going to try to get to that shoot but it all depends on my cash flow and other plans on Sun. Wells Gun Club has a Military Gun shoot that day. I had fun there last year.
Quote from: Steelheart on March 16, 2010, 09:19:55 PM
Quote from: AFTERMATH on March 16, 2010, 09:13:42 PM
Haven't heard from you in a while! How's it going?
Pretty good. I'll be at Rochester for the April shoot and I'm bringing 2 friends with. Supplying one of them with a loaner rifle and will be driving as well.
Noticed that there isn't a Rochester MN thread yet.... :)
Steelheart
Quote from: 2431940 on March 16, 2010, 09:22:22 PM
I'm Going to try to get to that shoot but it all depends on my cash flow and other plans on Sun. Wells Gun Club has a Military Gun shoot that day. I had fun there last year.
Sounds great guys!
Hopefully, that's not the last at Rochester!
Have you checked out the MN schedule yet?
It's certainly loaded: 1 down, 16 to go! And we'll be adding in some more, I'm sure!
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11742.0
I'll be in Duluth, in April. But I hope to meet you all on the Trail!
Quote from: AFTERMATH on March 16, 2010, 09:25:17 PM
Have you checked out the MN schedule yet?
It's certainly loaded: 1 down, 16 to go! And we'll be adding in some more, I'm sure!
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11742.0
I'll be in Duluth, in April. But I hope to meet you all on the Trail!
I've been checking in every once in a while to see the schedule and the pre-reg numbers.
Until the Rochester shoot was announced we were planning on hitting Duluth. A much shorter drive and potentially warmer weather won out. :D
Steelheart
Just checking in here. Still trying to dry out after Henderson. O0
Hey Alex,
Just checking in. Let me know if you need anything.
Greg
Quote from: Steelheart on March 16, 2010, 09:32:31 PM
Quote from: AFTERMATH on March 16, 2010, 09:25:17 PM
Have you checked out the MN schedule yet?
It's certainly loaded: 1 down, 16 to go! And we'll be adding in some more, I'm sure!
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11742.0
I'll be in Duluth, in April. But I hope to meet you all on the Trail!
I've been checking in every once in a while to see the schedule and the pre-reg numbers.
Until the Rochester shoot was announced we were planning on hitting Duluth. A much shorter drive and potentially warmer weather won out. :D
Steelheart
That it is! By the way: there is now a Rochester thread!
O'ha!
tc95gt just showed up!
I'd bet you are still wet! I know even my 'water-proof' boots couldn't stand up to the test. But it's good for your skin, right?
Oh... Please excuse my negligence, Minnesota. Please allow me to introduce Greg(tc95gt); our newest IIT!
He's got more than a couple Seeds under his belt! And quite a few AQT's up his sleeve.
And hello Greg in MO!
Our trusted Regional Coordinator! Thanks for stopping by!
Alex
Whew made it to thread finally @@) I am going to download the podcast as well - sounds like an excellent show!
Huzza!
Hallloooooo up yonder in Minnesooooota!! **) Aftermath, you keeping an eye on this bunch? Maybe they need a small vaca down south. Now taking reservations for the 300 man shoot on Sept 11-12.
We LOVE border raiders!!
EEL
Brand new guy from St Paul, signed up for the May event at the OGC.
Better late than never, checking in from South Minneapolis :)
Sven
Quote from: Sven on March 16, 2010, 11:27:00 PM
Better late than never, checking in from South Minneapolis :)
Sven
Well, although I fully concur with your motto; you're not, if I recall correctly, late.
This time it went to 22:30. O0
Quote from: rusty shackleford on March 16, 2010, 11:11:20 PM
Brand new guy from St Paul, signed up for the May event at the OGC.
O'ha!
Welcome aboard Mr R. Shackleford!
I look forward to meeting you in May!
Quote from: EEL on March 16, 2010, 11:09:23 PM
Hallloooooo up yonder in Minnesooooota!! **) Aftermath, you keeping an eye on this bunch? Maybe they need a small vaca down south. Now taking reservations for the 300 man shoot on Sept 11-12.
We LOVE border raiders!!
EEL
I'm trying to keep them in line.... But it's tough; I can only use 3 ~~:) ~~:) ~~:) and 2 &)
Dang rules of engagement!
I most assuredly will encourage a bold manuever to the South and East!
I shall probably lead the charge, given my Western flank in Rochester will hold that weekend!
I'll catch you on the Trail, EEL!
Hey AM, stopping in from WV to say "howdy do"! This is probably as close as I'll get to MN for awhile. :D
I see you're holding down the fort in the "Land of 10,000 Appleseeds"...good job! O0
Maybe you missed the memo, but now we're allowed to use 4 ~~:) and 3 &) as needed. Fred is such a generous fellow! ;D
Take care my friend...
Quote from: The Machine on March 17, 2010, 01:10:27 AM
Hey AM, stopping in from WV to say "howdy do"! This is probably as close as I'll get to MN for awhile. :D
I see you're holding down the fort in the "Land of 10,000 Appleseeds"...good job! O0
Maybe you missed the memo, but now we're allowed to use 4 ~~:) and 3 &) as needed. Fred is such a generous fellow! ;D
Take care my friend...
I did miss the memo.... Perhaps it was intentional. I don't know that I can be trusted with 4 ~~:) ~~:) ~~:) :~ and 3 &) &) :---
See what I mean? :wall: :wall: :wall:
I always take it too far!
I trust all is well down in WV! I don't see myself getting any closer to WV, either... :wb:
I hope that Marvel Mystery Oil did you better than it did my car....
Engine light's still flashing. :sos:
You take care as well! Our paths shall cross. Hopefully sooner, than later.
Aftermath
Sorry I didn't make it guys. I teach a firearms safety class on Tuesdays.
Chris(2431940), tell me more about this shoot in Wells.
vmt
Finally made it here! Looking forward to Elk River!
Quote from: DeanC on April 01, 2010, 08:32:51 PM
Looking forward to Elk River!
Welcome Dean, You and quite a few others! I imagine there might even be some Wisconsinites slipping over the boarder to attend Elk River. :cool2:
OG in WI
3rd LTR ready, 1 to go before April 17: (I'm bringing 3 of my boys with)
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Quote from: DeanC on April 02, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
3rd LTR ready, 1 to go before April 17: (I'm bringing 3 of my boys with)
Welcome aboard Dean. Good to see you here.
Quote from: DeanC on April 01, 2010, 08:32:51 PM
Finally made it here! Looking forward to Elk River!
Well it's about time!
Welcome aboard! I don't think I'll be seeing you at Elk River in April.... But there's always Oakdale in May!
Quote from: tc95gt on April 03, 2010, 10:19:09 AM
Quote from: DeanC on April 02, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
3rd LTR ready, 1 to go before April 17: (I'm bringing 3 of my boys with)
Welcome aboard Dean. Good to see you here.
Are you going to be an Orange Hat at Elk River?
Quote from: DeanC on April 04, 2010, 11:23:47 AM
Quote from: tc95gt on April 03, 2010, 10:19:09 AM
Quote from: DeanC on April 02, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
3rd LTR ready, 1 to go before April 17: (I'm bringing 3 of my boys with)
Welcome aboard Dean. Good to see you here.
Are you going to be an Orange Hat at Elk River?
Yes. This will be my first one wearing the orange hat and I'm looking forward to it.
Quote from: tc95gt on April 04, 2010, 07:55:45 PM
Yes. This will be my first one wearing the orange hat and I'm looking forward to it.
Awesome. You can show me the way!
(You aren't a member at Elk River are you?)
Quote from: DeanC on April 06, 2010, 01:39:42 PM
Quote from: tc95gt on April 04, 2010, 07:55:45 PM
Yes. This will be my first one wearing the orange hat and I'm looking forward to it.
Awesome. You can show me the way!
(You aren't a member at Elk River are you?)
I'm betting you're going to leave with your patch this time.
Unfortunately I am not a member at Elk River.
Quote from: tc95gt on April 07, 2010, 01:19:57 PM
I'm betting you're going to leave with your patch this time.
Unfortunately I am not a member at Elk River.
I hope so!
I am trying to find out who the instructor is who is a member. Moving this discussion to the Elk River thread (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11417.0).
Quote from: DeanC on April 07, 2010, 02:54:35 PM
Quote from: tc95gt on April 07, 2010, 01:19:57 PM
I'm betting you're going to leave with your patch this time.
Unfortunately I am not a member at Elk River.
I hope so!
I am trying to find out who the instructor is who is a member. Moving this discussion to the Elk River thread (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11417.0).
That would probably be Sven.
Quote from: vmt193 on April 07, 2010, 04:16:40 PM
Quote from: DeanC on April 07, 2010, 02:54:35 PM
I am trying to find out who the instructor is who is a member. Moving this discussion to the Elk River thread (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11417.0).
That would probably be Sven.
Feel free to send him my way!
Hey guys - Bill's is having their big Shooter's Show this weekend. Any thoughts on how we could promote Appleseed there? I know a number of the guys who work there.
Quote from: DeanC on April 08, 2010, 12:45:41 PM
Hey guys - Bill's is having their big Shooter's Show this weekend. Any thoughts on how we could promote Appleseed there? I know a number of the guys who work there.
I have a stack of Appleseed literature - color flyers, etc. If we can get a little table space I am sure we could make it available
I talked to Joe @ Bill's and he said he'd be glad to put out some brochures. I forgot that Ammocraft in Hopkins will too. He already sells QDAQT and Redcoat Targets.
What's the best way to meet up?
Quote from: DeanC on April 09, 2010, 08:06:20 PM
I talked to Joe @ Bill's and he said he'd be glad to put out some brochures. I forgot that Ammocraft in Hopkins will too. He already sells QDAQT and Redcoat Targets.
What's the best way to meet up?
I PM'd on this.. Checking with the red hats to see if they will be in the area tomorrow as well.
Hi guys, a friend and I just registered and will be attending at Elk River next weekend. (He's from Plymouth, I reside in Mankato.)
Quote from: chudrockz on April 10, 2010, 09:04:34 PM
Hi guys, a friend and I just registered and will be attending at Elk River next weekend. (He's from Plymouth, I reside in Mankato.)
Welcome aboard!!!
Get plenty of rest; stretch/exercise; and keep your powder dry!
You'll find you're in for a swell time! O0
Checking in and listening in. Looking forward to Oakdale.