Discussion Thread

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[Peace]

Thanks so much for doing this, Dan! This will be a good place to discuss issues while we await Taylor's trial or until something else newsworthy comes up.

[Rick]

Yes, thanks Dan.

[justathought]

Thanks Dan!

OK Peace to answer your question from the last thread about how my son got interested in re-enactments. That is a hard one LOL. I have a really strange kid! Starting about the time he was 3 he decided that we were going to DC to the Smithsonians instead of the beach. He loves all of them! He really got into history when the started tracking our family tree when it was a second grade project. I don't think the teacher ever thought that it would snow ball into this!

He heard somewhere about a re-enactment that was close and asked me to take him. After that he was hooked! We have been all over to them. He even has enlistment papers and his court marshal papers signed by R.E. Lee! He signed up with the Confederate Army at Lee's birth place several years ago. He thought that was the greatest thing around until the following year when they court marshalled him and took him infront of a lot of guys because he did not show up to fight (even though he wanted too but was told that he was to young to go on the field even as a drummer because of insurance) So if he was not hooked before that did it. Now that he is 13 he is allowed on the field! I have an old school teacher that does it so he is going with him now. In fact if you walked into his bedroom you would understand. Every where you look there is something about the Confederates. Including some awesome pictures from re-enactments.

[Peace]

That's awesome, just! At 13 having such a passion about something is great! I don't know what area you're in, but it sounds like there are a lot around you. Maybe you'll run into Rick sometime! Hey, Rick, put a rose in your lapel or something!

[November]

Hi Peace! Good to see you again! Hope all is well with you and yours :)

[Peace]

Hmmm - I feel as though I'm at a masquerade party, November! But hello! I've been here as we all just sit and wait.

[IslandHney]

Sounds like something fun to watch. Are there rules regarding keeping within the period costume, etc.?

[justobserving]

Now I'm askeered, if I want to post something about the case, can I do it here? Dundar must be from Dundar Mifflin in Scranton. Assistant to the Regional Manager.

[November]

Peace, just look behind you .. LOL! All is well.

[November]

I have to tell you - the email addresses for everyone is cracking me up.

[k]

Hi All
I came in to say I'm not Dundar or Ronnie, I'm still K and have been since September. There was another K but she's not posting anymore. BTW, I don't care much for civil or revolutionay war stuff but whatever keeps everyone here for 41 more days or until the trial starts is just fine with me.
This way when news developes we will know.

[k]

oh,51 days...still I know you'll all be here

[Rick]

"Sounds like something fun to watch. Are there rules regarding keeping within the period costume, etc.?"

Posted by: IslandHney

Honey, darlin' never say "costume". We will tar and feather you. ;-) We have many rules and differing levels of seriousness. Some guys go so far as to count the number of stitches around their button holes and even take pains to eat what the old soldiers ate. Some even emaciate themselves to look "correct". Then there's the middle like me where the clothing is period correct except that mine is machine sewn and I will not deface a $500.00 musket to make it look old and worn. We will cheat a wee bit with some of our other items as well. Then there are the folks who just want to play soldier and as cheaply as possible....While getting in cheap is acceptable, some of these never upgrade their equipment and are spoilers. That's the guys. The women? Well, they're even scarier than modern women. The ladies very rarely ever cheat and some will all but humiliate you publicly if your dress is incorrect.

[Rick]

"Hey, Rick, put a rose in your lapel or something!"

Peace & JAT I wear a red hat with a feather in it so I'm not hard to spot. Though usually we artillery folks are on the far end of the camps. I think it's because of the time we stole a police horse and cooked it. We can be huge into realizm.

[Rick]

Just O: It appears that Dan set this thread so that we can talk about N.E. THING but especially the case. Something about a troll or two stirring the kickynog. Most of us who've been here a while will be nice about whatever you want to discuss.

[sunnygirlnva]

Does anyone know how I could access court case records for the state of South Carolina....I can find it for numerous other states....just not south carolina???

Thanks a ton for any assistance!

[Captain Joe]

Only in Charleston county
http://www3.charlestoncounty.org/connect

[Peace]

Rick - you are cracking me up!

November - glad someone's behind me, just warn me if I have to duck. Still scratching my head, but at least I've got some ideas!

Where's Abby?

[justathought]

Rick I have some really cool pics that I will send sometime. Peace I will send them to you too if you like.

Rick I will keep an eye out for you :-) And Rick if you have a really strong finish on your musket black eyeliner and the black "glare" markers that baseball and football players use in their face are cheap and easily removed ways to age your musket ;-)

[IslandHney]

Ooooops - sorry Rick! I should have said "uniform" and not "costume" - my mistake! Don't aim that cannon my way!

[Peace]

The pictures sound neat, just. I've taken a lot of photos of our 6th Grade Civil War re-enactment, too - I think I mentioned that. I'd love to see your photos.

[k]

yes, where is abby? Maybe over on the ctv boards?

[Rick]

JAT: Thanks for the tips. The enfield does not go afield much these days since I no longer or very rarely do infantry.

honey; I was just joshing. We wouldn't really tar and feather you....might make you sing though.

I'd like seeing all those pics.....by the way JAt, I sent you a pic of me in uniform long ago.

Abigail: Have you eaten all of Rabbit'z hunny again?

[abigail]

I'm so full of hunny and I have been sleeping! :)
I'm around guys! Just been occupied and it's hard to catch up! Glad those poopers are gone from last thread. How dare they think we are not respecting what the case is about. What hole did they crawl out of? We respect the case so much that we are trying to keep the blog going! Uhhhggg.
I'm a Damn Yankee, so I'm not much into Confederate stuff, but I am into history, and I won't discount it. :) What's done is done and that's why it's called "history".
I'm looking forward to getting back on track--to try bf in this crime, but until then, let it roll....tell your summer plans, share what makes you happy for goodness sakes because once this trial gets under way I think we will be feeling down...again. I don't know about you guys, but I am so fortunate for the loved ones I have that put up with me! I know where my daugher is right now and I've got to cherish that.

[justathought]

Yeap you sure did! I still have it on the puter some where.

[k]

Here here Abby...I'm in total agreement on all points.

[teresa]

http://www.sccourts.org/trial/caseSearch.cfm

sunnygirl... is this what you need?

[teresa]

hi all,
long time... how are you all?

[Peace]

Abby - well said. When something like this happens, you have to count your blessings. My heart goes out to all who have lost someone they loved and cared about. Especially for those that don't know what happened or where their loved ones are.

No holiday plans here. Just local stuff.

[Rick]

teresa: good to see you among us.
Abby: glad you aren't stuck in the rabbit hole.
Peace: Holiday plans? shoot cannons for a naturalization ceremony the third (some do come legally) All the other normal plans are shot as wifey had an operation and has no biz in the heat. We will however sit on the porch and watch the rednecks shoot hundreds of dollars worth of Myrtle Beach fireworks while listening to Boston Pops. Ahhhh culture.

[Peace]

Aw, Rick - I'm sorry about your wife. I hope she's okay. Make sure to take real good care of her! No real holiday plans here. We always have our neighborhood picnic over the weekend and one of our neighbors does a big salute to the flag - taps and all. He's got a big flag pole complete with flag and lights. It's awesome. Lots of fireworks - nothing from Myrtle Beach, though. All local stuff.

[abigail]

Rick, take care of your girl! Ahhh, used to go to cape cod when I was a young girl and we always went to see and hear the Boston Pops on the fourth! Now, I'm sad...I think that was one of moms favorite highlights of any year!
I might be stuck in the rabbit hole come Monday--work, YUCK! But I'll be stealing from gardens Tuesday and Wednesday! :) Remember Piglet--dress up in red, white and blue--we know how you like to dress up..considering. ehheheheh.
I bought a bag full of fireworks today at lunch and just heard on the news that even sparklers are illegal in my county. WTF? I bought them for tomorrow night. My Godson turns 10 on the 5th and his party is tommorrow. His moms (my bestest friend of 15 years) is married to a firefighter, so I think we will be safe. What to do? Well, don't turn me in guys because I'm going to be a crazy lady and let the kids do sparklers! WHOOO HOOO! I know, I'm a wild woman! :)

[Peace]

Go celebrate our country, Abby! Just have a hose ready!

[abigail]

Hahhah, like I told you in the email I had that watering can ready! Some kid brought an entire show worth so I did not even take mine out. We decided to save those for the actual 4th and I'll probably pick up more on Monday. It's not like they (fireworks) go anywhere. The boys took some extra patio blocks and made a little square with the top open to put them in. Fairly brainy for 10 year olds! Little pyro maniacs! No body got hurt and the lawn survived!

[Peace]

Happy 4th, people.

A little over 6 weeks to go and we will begin to get some answers.

[justathought]

Happy 4th to you too Peace

[sunnygirlinva]

Thanks Joe and Teresa....I am mainly looking for records in Horry county/Myrtle Beach and I guess I can not access those on-line at this time.

Hope all had a great 4th. Its almost trial time and I wish I could be there everyday.

[Rick]

Sunny, I'm about 45 minutes from Myrtle Beach, have a friend or two in Horry. If you're looking for a recent case maybe I can get a verdict or something.

[abigail]

http://www.nbc12.com/news/state/3281096.html

Some news today.....

[k]

Thamks Aby,finally some better news for the prosecution.

[k]

oops typos: thanks Abby

[Rick]

"so-called "prior bad acts'' "

I suppose that means choking Erin among other violence against women?

[abigail]

That's okay K! Yes, Rick, I suppose that's what it means, and I guess it all looks good for prosecution so far....

[Happy]

I feel really bad for Taylor's Mom. I know she will never be the same.
Wish we could hear something about how she is doing these days. Hope
justice will prevail for this creep that killed her.

[Peace]

http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149188965560&path=!news&s=1045855934842

More news on jury selection. Trial starts 6 weeks from today.

[k]

This is not going to be easy...every step of the way and every motion is going to be a rollercoaster. BF has managed to work the system to his advantage since his days in PA and here's to hoping his luck has finally run out and that the jury in Mathew's is not fooled by anyone.

[Diane]

Hello everyone!! Hope you all had a good 4th:).Yep, K it's going to be a rollercoaster ride from here on out.Looks like we will not know until the trial if the can use the prior acts against him.It does show a pattern of abuse towards women and I only pray they will be able to use it!!

[abigail]

Mathews is small--as far as population goes and I cannot imagine that anyone living there has not heard about the case. I'm sure through media and the "rumor" mill, all residents already have an opinion about bf and I imagine it relates to "scum-bag". Should be an interesting jury pick. I don't think bf's people will convince anyone to believe him. Think about it--older folks listening to how choking someone is used for sexual pleasure and that's what Taylor wanted? Not gonna fly with the jurors they manage to come up with. To make it actually "realistic" they would have to come up with people who have actually heard of this sort of thing and who have experienced it themselves. Not gonna happen. This guy is done for IMO. If not by trial then in the pen.

[teresa]

Abby,
I hope you are right.

[teresa]

Hi Peace,
It's richmonds-t from CTV... How are you?