February 9, 2008

And the Rebel went down too! Both the Rebel re-enactors AND the DReb. Perhaps a little too much drama for one week.

First, Mike's re-enactor group portrayed the 13th Maine Infantry in last week's event in Madisonville. They actually look like a pretty cohesive group when they are on the Union side. And yes, the Rebels went down. Dern Yankees shot 'em in the back after a truce. Hmmmm.

And for real life. Remember the last week's 40D crisis? Well, the trusty if slow Rebel died this week. Actually, I think it's just a coincidence, but I feel like I've been chased by electronic gremlins. The good news is that the 40D is under warranty is somewhere between here and the Canon Service Center. I'm anxiously awaiting its return. The bad news is that I don't even have the DREB for backup right now. It may or may not be worth repairing, but in any case, it's not so trusty anymore. I know worse things could happen, so I will just go on.

At least things can be replaced and upgraded, so all will be right in a day or two. I'd been looking for an excuse to replace it, but had hoped to pass this one along to one of my sons who has an amazing artistic eye rather than bury it.

Oh -- by the way, here are the other re-enactment photos. Some of the Rebel's last stand, may she rest in peace.
http://spccreative.smugmug.com/gallery/4304250_ytrbX#252328225

February 9, 2008

And the Rebel went down too! Both the Rebel re-enactors AND the DReb. Perhaps a little too much drama for one week.

First, Mike's re-enactor group portrayed the 13th Maine Infantry in last week's event in Madisonville. They actually look like a pretty cohesive group when they are on the Union side. And yes, the Rebels went down. Dern Yankees shot 'em in the back after a truce. Hmmmm.

And for real life. Remember the last week's 40D crisis? Well, the trusty if slow Rebel died this week. Actually, I think it's just a coincidence, but I feel like I've been chased by electronic gremlins. The good news is that the 40D is under warranty is somewhere between here and the Canon Service Center. I'm anxiously awaiting its return. The bad news is that I don't even have the DREB for backup right now. It may or may not be worth repairing, but in any case, it's not so trusty anymore. I know worse things could happen, so I will just go on.

At least things can be replaced and upgraded, so all will be right in a day or two. I'd been looking for an excuse to replace it, but had hoped to pass this one along to one of my sons who has an amazing artistic eye rather than bury it.

Oh -- by the way, here are the other re-enactment photos. Some of the Rebel's last stand, may she rest in peace.
http://spccreative.smugmug.com/gallery/4304250_ytrbX#252328225