From: HOWARD WRIGHT (dvsww2@mindspring.com)
Date: Tue Oct 08 2002 - 16:27:02 PDT
Tim, I'm sure that the reenactment group would work with interested parties
with loaner gear to get them out, or at least try to accommodate those that
what to try. I know that there are stitchers in all the hobbies but the
main thing is to have fun. I laughed at our MV meeting last night about a
convoy trip last month. Usually there is a bone of contention about speed
as far as the newer vs older and the mentioned that one guy's WWII Command
car really flew. He got a head start and was hard to catch. Best we work
together. Thanks Howard at TSG-I.O.N. 82nd AB> [Original Message]
> From: Tim Scherrer <soldierboy440@yahoo.com>
> To: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Date: 10/7/02 10:12:13 PM
> Subject: [MV] Military Only Zone-Response
>
> Well, I was the guy who sent out the email saying the
> event had to WWII vehicles and the people dressed in
> WWII clothing, so the target is here if you want to
> take a swing at me.
>
> The thing of it is, the existing WWII vehicle convoy
> done in the midwest did not directly invite nor
> involve MVPA folks because it was intended as a
> reenactment rather than a pure MV event..and they
> didn't want to deal with non-WWII vehicles "farbing
> up" the event, or deal with MVers showing up in their
> jungle fatigues and Grizzly Adams beards trying to
> pass for WWII. They just avoided the issue by
> excluding everyone but a select few reenactors.
>
> My thoughts were...why not try and get more MVPA
> participation by opening it up and giving them
> opportunities to bring WWII vehicles. You scratch our
> back and we scratch yours. A win-win for everyone who
> can play..right?
>
> Well, I'm sorry if you are somehow offended that your
> M35 Duece or M151 can't play, but it doesn't fit the
> intent of the event. I am trying to bridge the gap
> between Reenactors and MV collectors in some
> reasonable manner. If you are also offended by the
> WWII clothing requirement (and my standards I listed
> are much looser than any respectable WWII
> reenactment), then you just don't get what I am trying
> to do here.
>
> This is likely why these types of events haven't
> occurred. I am not out to make this the 1,000 vehicle
> march. I am just trying to connect up reenactors and
> MVers together to have some fun and do some
> interesting stuff. If you want to play but don't have
> a WWII vehicle, talk to a friend who does and get your
> impression together.
>
> If for some reason this whole concept infuriates you,
> well then this event is not for you and ignore the
> email. I am putting a lot of work into trying
> something new..and of course those who try new things
> always are criticized. Go put something else together
> if you are so inflamed.
>
> Tim Scherrer
> Co, 84th ID, Reenacted
> WWIIHRS, MVPA
> Coordinator of Columbia, MO Convoy
>
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