Car Share, Excitment and General chat

Hi Folks safety information, Mortar safety brief on day at 09:00hrs each unit to have a 3 man mortar unit, 2 German I British 1 US 1st and 9th Inf
COs from each unit to organise a 3 man Mortar unit before 09:00 to attend safety briefing..... Mortars are to be used in action in Old Farm Area, and Aachen City only. Ball grenades, MK5 flash bang, Stick Grenades and Smokes can be used at all times. BFG not to be thrown, to be thrown safely under arm. There will be a base in the field Germans in Aachen, Allied opposite end of battle area on the Hill.

10 days and counting, CO orders done, Maps for each side done, just 2 mortars to paint, and some more hedgehogs to build
Weather looks like light, rain some sunny periods, 8*C light winds. advise bring wet weather gear

If anyone's passing through Ringwood or somewhere nearby either the morning of the game or the night before a lift would be really appreciated Will of course endow petrol money on the lucky volunteer!

If anyone's passing through Ringwood or somewhere nearby either the morning of the game or the night before a lift would be really appreciated Will of course endow petrol money on the lucky volunteer!

I presume you have asked the Cornish lot? I shall ask my lift as he is probably the best hope of someone coming from the west, will message him on facebook when I get home from work. Failing that, my experience tells me that there is a very good pub opposite Botley Station, ideal for meeting people at and close to the site

If anyone's passing through Ringwood or somewhere nearby either the morning of the game or the night before a lift would be really appreciated Will of course endow petrol money on the lucky volunteer!

I presume you have asked the Cornish lot? I shall ask my lift as he is probably the best hope of someone coming from the west, will message him on facebook when I get home from work. Failing that, my experience tells me that there is a very good pub opposite Botley Station, ideal for meeting people at and close to the site

Cheers Russell, there are four of them plus kit so space is not so much at a premium as not existent Much appreciated chap

If anyone's passing through Ringwood or somewhere nearby either the morning of the game or the night before a lift would be really appreciated Will of course endow petrol money on the lucky volunteer!

I presume you have asked the Cornish lot? I shall ask my lift as he is probably the best hope of someone coming from the west, will message him on facebook when I get home from work. Failing that, my experience tells me that there is a very good pub opposite Botley Station, ideal for meeting people at and close to the site

Cheers Russell, there are four of them plus kit so space is not so much at a premium as not existent Much appreciated chap

I'll be traveling from Ringwood on the morning, where abouts would you want picking up from?

That sounds like a better plan, unless you want to get to the social.

Cheers Bootedfeet, I can meet you wherever it's convenient! I'm staying with friends near the Red Shoot pub if you know where that is?

Cheers Bootedfeet, I can meet you wherever it's convenient! I'm staying with friends near the Red Shoot pub if you know where that is?

I do indeed know it, my sister used to work there, closer to the town is better for me but I understand you're on your feet, don't mind swinging around to the shoot to pick you up

Cheers chap, tell you what I'll PM you to sort out details so we're not clogging up this forum

The eve of battle is fast approaching folks, mind you I wonder how many will be too hung over from the Friday night hehe

I won't lie, the main reason I am getting excited is the item Dadio is bringing me. I just cannot wait to get my hands on the Owen gun after all this time

Just checked the weather forecast and it's not too bad, bit of light rain early morning and then dry-ish until teatime. I can live with that as a bit of rain is preferable to a very cold night.
Just need to stock up on beer, charge batteries and get a few essentials and I will be ready to go.

I am getting very excited not long now people. I will be there from Friday with Stephen ( Rabbitspacker) starting to sort the props and bits out. And just as a heads up I am a real medical doctor and if any of you have any medical problems like diabetes or asthma please let me know if you feel unwell. If you with to PM me that is also cool. I am looking forward to seeing you all. Doc Steve

So excited I forgot to bring my webbing to Phil's while taking my kit down to his

Will have to sort something out, even if it means wearing it through town

Weather keeps changing daily, looks like some rain Saturday, bring those extra clothes and black plastic bags to keep the items you leave at your base dry .

Weather keeps changing daily, looks like some rain Saturday, bring those extra clothes and black plastic bags to keep the items you leave at your base dry .

Except the Germans. They may have discovered Polythene but Only the British and Americans knew how to produce it during WW2. It would therefore be considered historically inaccurate for any Germans to keep their gear dry
Unfortunately these are the sacrifices you have to make for historical accuracy. Enjoy your soggy schnitzel fritz!

Germans do not need plastic bags, their base has a roof

Really excited for this one! Is there any issue with me using a post-war zelt if the rain is particularly bad? Unless of course somebody is looking to sell a splinter zelt in which case I may be in the market...

So much to prepare ! My list of weapons I'm bringing is the biggest yet ,
1 kar98
2 mp40's
1 mp44
1 zib
1 Gwer 43
1 Thompson
1 Lugar
1 M1 carbine
1 Owen gun
1 Flak 38
Plus all y personal kit ,might need to get a bigger car !

1 Gwer 43

Hold up, they sell airsoft Gewehrs?! I can't find one, send me a link!