Knee Surgery

Well,
Retirement and the looming surgery to replace my left knee on the 7th of June will kill most of the reenactment activities for this campaign year until the fall. I'm disappointed but it can't be helped.

The Unit Meeting attendance figures are down. People won't come to just a business meeting. Today a program topical to the hobby in addition to a S H O R T business session is needed. I hope my suggestions are taken on this. I'm not sure they will be but they are the right things to do to up the attendance figures.

THE BLACK CREPE IS HUNG ABOVE THE DOOR

Men,
THE BLACK CREPE IS HUNG ABOVE THE DOOR

I received tragic news late last night that Shelby Dean Lucky, MSgt, USAF (ret). father of Sgt Shannon Lucky of the 7th and 30th Missouri died suddenly last night while on vacation in Alpine Texas.

Shannon was able to enjoy his father just last week at a dinner in Albuquerque, NM.
Shannon was and is an avid Air Force buff. He obviously got that from his father who served in the Air Force during the Viet-Nam War.
I know exactly how Shannon feels.

For those of you who knew Lucky and those of you who will learn of him, Shannon was an interesting character. Shannon, Jim Allister, Lep and Lt. Paddy were the first men I met when I joined the unit.

I have keep Shannon as a friend over the years. I feel his lose deeply.

Please keep Shannon and especially his father in your prayers.

Poker Games Returning

Well Lads,
The monthly Texas Hold'em Poker Games that Magaret and I sponsored, that were so popular, will be returning in November. It's time we begin this popular activity again and November is the time to get it started.

As before the games will be at the Medical Officers Quarters in the Waldo section of Kansas City.

Margaret and I provide the beer, soft drinks, coffee and other libations such as Tulamore Dew and mixers. Feel free to bring your own favorite beer or drink if you like. You are adults and I would expect you to act the same with the drink.

Cigars from the Surgeon's humidor are always available.

Please bring ice and something for all to munch on just as before. Plan for about 18-20 people.

Just as before, the winner will take home the traveling trophy. WHO has the trophy? I have forgotten who won the last game.

You'll play on a professional table with profession chips and cards. If I can persuade Steve, we'll have a dealer again.

Anyone can come. All members of the MIB and the Battalion are welcome. Other Units and members will be invited as well. Bring a recruit with you if you can. It's great fun.

PLEASE. BY ALL MEANS, BRING YOUR WIFE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!!

House rules are:
1. No smoking in the house.
2. If you are of age, you are an adult, so act accordingly with the drink.
3. If you are under 21 you will not be allowed to drink on the property but you are welcome. Bring your father and mother if you like.
4. No curfews will be imposed at 10:00 p.m.
5. Final hand is usually dealt by midnight.
6. Parking is on the street. Come early to get the best and closest spot to the house.

Please pass the word to you friends in the Unit and to others in other units.

Thanks in advance,
James Bair aka Capt Edward Powers-Surgeon/Lester Lawrence Reuters
Margaret Kelly aka Bridgit Muldoon

Fortescue

The USSC representatives will not be able to attend Fortescue this year. This is a lose since they add so much to the atmosphere. Also it doesn't appear that the local sutler, James Country, will be at the event as well. Better thake everything you need as there will be no resupply. Get candles blankets etc. and take them with you.

Steve

Steve really looks the part of a Civil War infantryman.

Pawnee City Reenactment

It looks like the boys had a good time last weekend. About 40 MIB and Nebraska Union reenactors had a good time last weekend at Pawnee City, NB. The Union Camp, to the south and east of the Museum, was a nice place to camp.

Looks like the Rounders game was fun.

Sadness

With sadness I read that Capt Paddy (Curtis) and his two sons have resigned from the MIB. His reasons are indeed valid as many have felt the same way and have also left.

I'll miss Paddy, his voice and his humor. We are of the same age and fought in SE Asia but not together.

He spoke of comradeship that is a quality younger men, who haven't been in the service, do not understand.

I'll miss you Paddy.