Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

[Charles Heath]

For those who may have been in a coma for the past few months --

Shade, rocks, briars, and mildew at no extra charge! ;)

The open listserver is here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Spanglers_Spring_Living_History/

The usual fun time with event news is here:

Co. K, 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry

POC is Joey B. at beatlefans1@verizon.net

Registration is now open.

[pvtbordonaro]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Friends,
The POC contact email is:
beatlefans1@verizon.net
Feel free to drop me a line.
-Joe Bordonaro

[Charles Heath]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Joey,

I saw a straight truck from Jasper, Indiana, in Hagerstown the other day, and thought about asking him how to pronounce the county name the way the locals do it. Some places it would be "dew boys" others "dew bwah" and others "dew bose." It could be any of the above, or none of the above.

Don't expect me to cook another pig...but you never know.

[pvtbordonaro]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Charles,
Here's what I found on the pronunciation of "DuBois", American-style:

"In the United States, the French Du Bois, while retaining its old spelling, has dropped du bwa in favor of an Americanized sound. A verse in a clever poem written for the DuBois Family Association reminds us of the New World pronunciation:

‘Tis no longer du Bwa as so many suppose
And it is not Du Boys, and of course not Du Boze
Du Boy is not right, nor is Du’Bois correct,
For the accent is not where some people suspect
Please read this out loud so the sound of your voice
By this rhythm records that our name is Du Bois"

-Source=http://oldunclecrow.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/name-pronunciation-lists/

-Joey

PS Attached is a photo of Miss Piggy preparing to give her all for the Union at Spangler's Spring last year, helped along her sacrificial way by Charles Heath. The pig fed about 40 people and it was pronounced by many to be the best, most tender, roast pig they ever ate! Sad to say (or happily for the pig-loving crowd) this year's menu is featuring a critter of the bovine family :)

[boozie]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Joey,

I saw a straight truck from Jasper, Indiana, in Hagerstown the other day, and thought about asking him how to pronounce the county name the way the locals do it. Some places it would be "dew boys" others "dew bwah" and others "dew bose." It could be any of the above, or none of the above.

Don't expect me to cook another pig...but you never know.

Charles, you are close to the Hoosier pronunciation with the "dew boys". It comes out more like "dooboys." It kind of flows all together. I thought maybe it was just me that said it like that. I'm working at the F.D. today and went into the kitchen and asked the guys; "what county is Jasper in?" I recieved ten "dooboys" Ya just have to get that Hooosier draw down!:D

[Charles Heath]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Boozie,

Then "dooboys" it is! I suspect the original cast of Co. K, 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry would have had their own peculiar accents, as they were, well, golly...yet another "Dutch Kompany."

Another Fine Time We'll Have in The Shade of Spangler's Spring

No pig roast this year, but....if anyone wants a registration form they can email Joey B. at beatlefans1@verizon.net

[Charles Heath]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Looks like a nice core group of cool kids are registered with a few more coming down the pike from New England....

Registration List
Spangler's Spring LH 12-14 June 2009
As of 29 April 2009


1. William Fabus
2. Art Stone
3. Joe Bordonaro
4. Edwin Powell
5. Pete Mahalow
6. Neil Hobbins
7. Bob Doerr
8. Ley Watson
9. Conan Rose
10. Brian McKeon
11. Don Cutlip
12. Bob Bowser
13. George Rabbai
14. Doug Oakes
15. David Berndt
16. David Eggleston
17. Faith Hintzen
18. Mark Hintzen
19. Ken Raia
20. Eric Hoffmeier
21. Charles Heath
22. Matthew Mickletz

Registration forms are located on the listserver in the files section, as usual:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Spanglers_Spring_Living_History/

[MD_Independent]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Despite my strong dislike of Gettysburg at the moment, my registration will be coming along shortly...


Bill Birney

[pvtbordonaro]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Bill,
That's great news! See you there.
-Joe Bordonaro

[Fenianboy]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Joe, I mailed mine on the way to Church this a.m. Bud

[claynpendleton]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Hello,
I would LOVE to go! Haven't been to G'burg in at least 2 yrs. I really wouldn't want to drive by myself though...anyone from Central Indiana going that has room in their wagon(I'm in Muncie)? I'd gladly pay gas money. Send me a PM.
-Clay

[Charles Heath]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Clayton, why just today Bill Young (metro Indianapolis) mentioned he would like to attend. Might want to look him up for a potential carpool partner. He can entertain you with some "TANBS" Sea Stories.

Neil Randolph is cooking. I'm just watching the water boil as usual.

[Clark Badgett]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Some places it would be "dew boys" others "dew bwah" and others "dew bose." It could be any of the above, or none of the above.

They pronounce it Daboys (the ending sound is a pronounced S not a Z) around here. This is the part of Indiana where they talk like Kentuckians.

[Charles Heath]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Clark,

The historical society has some interesting artifacts worth checking out; however, my April-June schedule filled up so fast that I'm not going to be able make the jaunt out there to see what they have. I still think it is nice the local folks remember these fellows.

[pvtbordonaro]

Re: Hoosiers at Gettsyburg! 12-14 June 2009

Bud,
More good news! Our ordnance sergeant/safety officer is on board!
-Joe Bordonaro