The other day, I was having a sabbatical at the hobby shop I frequent, the owner and I are acquainted, as he and my stepdad were friends growing up.
Well, he was talking about being involved in WWII re-enacting. His father was in the 501st PIR, of the 101st Airborne, he saw D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and, of course the Battle of the Bulge. The owner of this shop is the lead guy in the same group of re-enactors.
I told him I had great interest in joining the re-enactment team.
and he said, "Really, because we need a strapping young guy like you to carry around the .30 cal!"
So, with a little money to throw down on some repro gear, and my stepdad willing to loan me the M-1 Garand (and the carbine version he also has)
Today, I stopped in at the shop and the owner stepped up, shook my hand and said,
"welcome to the 501st"
it may not be much, maybe to you guys, but I've been in the doldrums lately, dealing with a bunch of personal and medical issues...
its like a breath of fresh air, and I have something to look forward to!
and get in shape for.
lugging around a .30 cal for a weekend isn't exactly a simple task
as soon as I have all my gear together there will be pics up.
and of course, if you come up to pennsylvania for the re-enactment, let me know, I'll be sure to say hi!
I'm looking forward to breaking in a pair of jump boots
EDIT: August, any suggestions?