SO IL, SE MO area campout/get together

[54reo]

From Sept 16-18 2011, the LST 325 will be moored in Chester IL along the riverfront.

We are organizing a WWII re-enactor Living Camp and Historical Military Vehicle display to coincide with the LST being in town and would like to gauge the interest from the SS community. Several of us "locals" have talked about trying to get a SS get-together going for some time now, and this could be a good time to try it.

So far, the plan is to have a static display along the riverfront next to the LST, with most of us are camping out next to the river for the weekend. The WWII re-enactors will naturally be camped out as well. It should be a good weekend to hang out with friends, sit around the campfire, and get to know new people as well. The crew of the LST will be joining us "after hours" for food on the campfire, stories, and just time to relax from the long days on the ship.

So how many of you guys would like to join in, and what would you bring?

 

[rumplecat]

Sounds great, but too far for me! Take plenty of photos.

 

[jholler]

I'm only about 200 miles away, but I have no WW2 stuff...M1009. Might come see anyway!

 

[flyxpl]

My dad was on a LST for part of WW2 . I missed my last opertunity to see a LST last year I will try to make it . .

 

[54reo]

I'm only about 200 miles away, but I have no WW2 stuff...M1009. Might come see anyway!

ANYONE is welcome!! There will be several areas set up to accept HMVs of all eras, WWII to current issue.

Please come by and participate. Stay all three days, or just one; it is up to you.

We would be happy to have you!

 

[54reo]

My dad was on a LST for part of WW2 . I missed my last opertunity to see a LST last year I will try to make it . .

My family and I have visited the LST at several ports on their various tours and have never been disappointed. It is something that everyone should see first hand.

 

[54reo]

bump

 

[Stan]

Right now I can be there Sept. 16 or 18, not the 17. I'll have to see what I can do.

 

[danny81]

Count me in if I'm home. I'll be bringing my M35a2 I just got from Flyxpl. Hey Joe, are you gonna drive your a3 down?

 

[54reo]

Sounds good guys! It will be a good time I'm sure.

Anyone else free that weekend?

 

[flyxpl]

Count me in if I'm home. I'll be bringing my M35a2 I just got from Flyxpl. Hey Joe, are you gonna drive your a3 down?

Not sure what I will bring , depends on the weather and how much time I have to spend down there .

 

[54reo]

Of all the members here, do I need to start calling guys out?

Come on, this will be a good time!

 

[54reo]

The LST 325 Weekend website is up and running.

Anyone coming?

 

[802dot1q]

I'm in. Probably not bringing anything but who knows what I'll end up with by then?