Things I take for granted

[roundshot]

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Ike: Then you may recognize some fellows in this picture since those on the left in the blue grey jackets were, I believe, part of "Cleburne's." This view was taken in February 1979 at the Olustee, FL event. Also in the photo were some guys from the Orphan brigade and the 1st Florida Infantry. A considerably lighter and thinner version of myself is at front center in a butternut cap. Yes, those were the days. I still have some of my old Jarnagin leather goods from that time, most of it well cared for and in excellent condition.

[Ike Gatlin]

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Bob,
Nobody jumped out at me. However thats not to say my eyesight is 100%. There are a lot of "organizations" that run around these days under the Cleburnes name. See event sponsors for shiloh... and I know of some dudes in MO calling them selves the 1st ARK CO G. These (explietive deleated) have nothing to do with the people I am associated with.

Ike Gatlin

[Haversack]

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Ike,
I just came across this thread and read it for the first time. I, personally, would be highly interested in anything else you desire to write about. It was a great read!

[Pious Jeems]

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Ike, great to see one of the old Cleburnes has learned to rite! Looking forward to being in the field again with you at Shiloh!

[Matt Woodburn]

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Ike,

I just read your recollections. Wow. There are alot of good old names in there. Guys I remember admiring and helping me get started as a wee pup in '79. One summer my father and I travelled the country to places that made uniforms and accoutrements buying up all that I needed to get started. I remember old man Jarnagins barn and how he was still pretty new. I think I still have a '79 or '80 catalog. I should pull it out and check the prices. I remember brogans were $30. After leaving Jarnagins I got my first Springfield on that trip. Brand new in the box - $120! These prices were big money then. I'd like to thank you and fellas like you mentioned for doing such a fine job of shaping the hobby - or affliction as you say which better describes my condition as well - because I have thoroughly enjoyed the people I've met and my experiences and travels through the years.