2004 EBUFU Events

[Tom Klas]

Gents,

I am just trying to see what matters in the following poll. For most detailed minded living historians, we all have most of these in common.

If I did not list a component important to your view, please feel free to share with us.

Just curious what everyone is looking for in so called "EBUFU" events.

I voted for all the above but I could also think of several other keys to attending an EBUFU event.

1. Quality of surroundings such as original ground or a secluded place for an living history event such as TAG.
2. Unit portrayl and research
3. Event Staff
4. Travel time to event
5. Anniversary event such as Pickett's Mill

I am sure there are plenty more. Please feel free to add your comments.

Thanks for your input,

Tom

[Tad Salyards]

I selected "high quality living historians in attendence" because if you have that, you generally have all of the other atrributes of a good event mentioned in the poll

A good scenario and great leaders also make a quality event. If there is one thing that I cannot stand it is idelness at an event. I did not drive 5+ hours to sit around on my backside and munch on hardtack. Officers and NCOs, please keep us busy. Too many of our living history events are turning into "cake eating" living histories...and we should run far away from this trend. This tendency is likely related to the aging demographic of some of our units, but needs to countered. I'm not saying that back breaking labor is the answer, but more engaging scenarios are needed.

Thanks,

-Tad

[Robert Braun]

Tad said:

I selected "high quality living historians in attendence" because if you have that, you generally have all of the other atrributes of a good event mentioned in the poll

A good scenario and great leaders also make a quality event. If there is one thing that I cannot stand it is idelness at an event. I did not drive 5+ hours to sit around on my backside and munch on hardtack. Officers and NCOs, please keep us busy. Too many of our living history events are turning into "cake eating" living histories...and we should run far away from this trend. This tendency is likely related to the aging demographic of some of our units, but needs to countered. I'm not saying that back breaking labor is the answer, but more engaging scenarios are needed.

Thanks,

-Tad

Outstanding comments! So good... I can't add anything more!

Agree 110%

Bob Braun.

[Tom Klas]

Hi Tad and Bob,

Thanks for your comments.

Although my poll and post was geared towards more regional and/or national scope events over the years such as Outpost, McDowell, Perryville, Port Gibson, TAG, etc., I appreciate your humor on the local living history events. ;D However your comment is very true, it does all start with high quality living historians as the building block.

I am interested to see what events such as Pickett's Mill, Burkettsville, or Franklin 140th - AoP Battalion are gents planning to attend & why?

Let's keep the discussion rolling pards,

Tom