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Welcome Folks I will be offering an array of information about the Civil War including local input on Gettysburg,PA and Adams County the county where Gettysburg is located.

Posts by Month: October, 2008

Tractor Pulls

http://www.igopioneering.com/2008/10/26/tractor-pulls.htmlThis website is about mixing in a little a...

Opium Dens

Opium den image from the Library of CongressOpium dens were often above the Chinese Laundry so you c...

Writing a Will

http://www.igohealthyseniors.com/2008/10/26/last-will-and-testament.htmlHere is a website aimed at t...

Cut Throat Tactics

{As we can see in these various briefs the British East India Company were cruel taskmasters and the...

Restless Leg Syndrome

http://www.igoherbalhealth.com/2008/10/26/restless-leg-treatments.htmlThis long running website is a...

British East India Company Expansionists

Land tax was the key device of the British colonial authorities of all its colonies to make the nati...

Jesus Christ

http://www.igobelieve.com/2008/10/jesus-christ-major-christain-leader.htmlThis website is offering a...

The East India Company Monopoly Grows

In 1700 the Dutch introduced smoking opium to the Chinese by 1729 Yung Cheng, Emperor of China issue...

Montana State Parks

http://www.ileisuretravel.com/2008/08/29/montana-state-parks.htmlThis wonderfully scripted website i...

"A Drink Fit for Buddah"

As you follow along with this discussion you will little by little be able to see the connections as...

Troubleshooting PC Problems

http://www.computerelectricalservices.com/2008/10/25/how-to-troubleshoot-your-home-computer.htmlThis...

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest, once that stated, "War means fighting and fighting means ...

Life Coaching?

http://www.freedominspirit.com/2008/10/25/life-coaches.htmlThis website takes a look at the fresh ne...

The Chinese Opium Wars in America

Opium was grown in the United States during the 19th century as well as imported. Besides arbitrary ...

Breeds Of Goats

http://www.goatgalore.com/2008/10/25/breeds-of-goats.htmlThis website is new with only a few posts. ...

Elihu Yale

Elihu Yale (April 5, 1649, in Boston, Massachusetts - July 8, 1721, in London, England), was the fir...

Classroom Decorating

http://www.iedvocate.com/2008/10/26/decorating-a-classroom-to-make-learning-fun-and-exciting.htmlThi...

The Opium Timeline Continues

You will notice that as you look over the Timeline that near the end of this post the East India Com...

Herbalife

http://www.igoimprove.com/2008/10/21/excercise-with-herbalife.htmlThis website has input about a nut...

Opium A Historical Timeline

Opium teaches only one thing, which is that asidefrom physical suffering, there is nothing real."And...

Credit Card Debt

http://www.bestcreditcardsandoffers.com/2008/10/27/paying-off-credit-cards.htmlThis site is dealing ...

Opium War

Howdy FolksFor the next few posts I will be going back into history to bring to light input on how w...

Genealogy Library

http://www.genealogyvoice.com/2008/10/14/importance-of-keeping-up-with-family-history.htmlThe commen...

Howdy My Friends

Good Day Friends Hope all are well late on this Tuesday evening. I have just seen a bit of a documen...

Dwight Freeny

http://www.bigcoltsfan.com/2008/10/27/indianapolis-colts-player-dwight-freeny.htmlThis discussion is...

"War! That Mad Game the World Loves to Play"

Attack by dickbloom.comWhen wars do come, they fall upon the many, the producing class, who are the ...

Pros and Cons of Medicinal Marijuana

http://www.idoherbs.com/2008/08/08/medicinal-marijuana-advantages-and-disadvantages.htmlThe discussi...

Abraham Lincoln by Dick Bloom

Abe Lincoln by dickbloom.comThis image of James Gettys famous Abe Lincoln impersonator who hails fro...

Veteran's Seeking Work in the Construction Trades

http://www.unitedservicejobs.com/2008/10/22/construction-jobs-after-the-millitary.htmlThis website’s...

A Hero's Death

A theatrical poster from Shenandoah, Bronson Howard's play about the Civil War.Numerous poster were ...

Building A Quilt Frame

http://www.threadedquilts.com/2008/10/23/making-a-quilting-frame.htmlIf you are an avid do it yourse...

Yankees Reenforcements

Yankee Troops on the Move by dickbloom.comYankee troop movement head for an engagement with the Rebe...

Container Gardens

http://www.auntciasgarden.com/2008/09/23/container-gardening.htmlIf you would like to have a garden ...

Drawing of A Civil War Battle

This Drawing is from the Library of Congress website and is simply named "Drawing of A Civil War Bat...

Aromatherapy

http://www.goodfoodandfitness.com/2008/09/12/aromatherapy.htmlThis is a website that has been around...

Remembrance Day Gettysburg PA

NOVEMBER 19 -- 145th ANNIVERSARY OF LINCOLN'S GETTYSBURG ADDRESS. An annual observance with brie...

Poverty in America

http://www.igoconservation.com/2008/09/23/lets-take-care-of-our-poverty-in-the-united-states.htmlIf ...

Say What Indian Drums

The young lady walked leisurely down through the Triangular Field taking in the sights and sounds of...

Volunteering at an Animal Shelter

http://www.pawsluv.com/2008/10/22/volunteering-at-an-animal-shelter.htmlThe discussion on the site t...

Indian Drums

Here is another tale from the Gettysburg Battlefield. A young lady and her mother were visiting all ...

Egyptian Pyramids

http://www.speakingfortruth.com/2008/10/22/ancient-egyptian-pyramids.htmlThis website’s discussion i...

Face to Face

Face to Face by dickbloom.comYank and Rebel forces face off before the battle shot is fired that wil...

Spiritual Well Being

http://www.spiritualhealthandwellbeing.com/2008/10/09/healthy-eating-habits.htmlThis website runs a ...

Shenandoah

American dramatist Bronson Howard who was born in Detroit1842. Howard was a  New York newspaper...

Scenic Travel to Sedona

http://www.scenictraveling.com/2008/10/05/sedona-az-voted-one-of-the-most-beautiful-places-in-americ...

The End of the Tale!

 "We never live but we ever hope to live."Pascal"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."G...

Waiting For Action

Waiting for Action by dickbloom.comUnion troops await orders as they stand ready for action as canno...

Mysterious Sue Grafton

http://www.imysteryread.com/2008/10/20/sue-grafton.htmlThis website is all about mystery writers and...

The Battle of Gettysburg

As the Rebels marched on they could could hear that all to familiar noise of gunfire in the distance...

Johnny Farrell

http://www.igopga.com/2008/10/21/professional-golfer-johnny-farrell.htmlTo all you professional want...

A Ghostly Tale

Good Evening to all my Civil War FriendsThis evening I will be telling you a tale about a tragic inc...

Shade Gardens

http://www.igoshadegarden.com/2008/10/creating-shade-garden_21.htmlThis website is attempting to she...

The End of the Story or is It?

The young rebel died but according to the tale as I have heard his spirit did not!It is said that hi...

Skin Care

http://www.igotanning.com/2008/10/21/protect-your-skin-and-it-will-protect-you.htmlThis website offe...

Onward to Gettysburg

As the sun rose the young rebel stirred to the sound of morning camp life and the call to get ready ...

Importance of Friendship

http://www.mychristmascrafts.com/2008/10/05/importance-of-friends.htmlThe commentary on this website...

The Tale Continues

As the band of young troopers fought their way from battleground to battlefield losing men and seein...

Shopping in Lake Havasu City Colorado

http://www.igohavasu.com/2008/10/21/shopping-in-havasu-city.htmlThis website is about the fantastic...

Bucktails and Bibles

A young Pennsylvania Bucktail by dickbloom.comA bucktail trooper reads his bible before he goes of t...

PS I Love You Movie Review

http://www.igodvds.com/2008/10/17/ps-i-love-you-comedy-or-tearjerker.htmlThe conversation at this w...

Rebels On the Move

Rebel troops amass for an attack during the Battle of Gettysburg image by dickbloom.com

Ben Hogan A Legend in Golf

http://www.hackergolfer.com/2008/10/21/ben-hogan-the-greatest-golfer-of-his-time.htmlIf you love gol...

Confederate Artillery

Confederate Artillery by dickbloom.comA Rebel Artillery piece is brought into action during a critic...

Wedding Planning

http://www.igocreate.com/2008/07/creating-wedding-theme.htmlThis website’s discussion focuses on h...

1911 Reenactors

Library of Congress image50th Anniversary Civil War event brought men out to pay homage to the veter...

Confederate Messenger

Confederate Messenger by dickbloom.comA Confederate Messenger Rides hard to headquarters with the wo...

My Ache'n Dogs

Ohh!My Ache'n Dogs by dickbloom.comA dead tired veteran rests after a long hard fought battle , glad...

Confederate Supply Wagon

Howdy FolksHope all is well with everyone of my loyal readers, my wrist is on the mend and I will pr...

Family Crafts

http://www.kidsandcrafting.com/2008/10/21/family-time-crafts.htmlThis website’s commentary is about ...

Onward

Troops Push on to the Beat of a Distant Drummer  by dickbloom.com

Doing Dahlias

http://www.flowersluv.com/2008/10/13/growing-your-dahlias.htmlThis website is dedicated to growing f...

Pennsylvania Bucktail

Pennsylvania Bucktail by dickbloom.com

Healthy Dental Tips

http://www.givinghealthytips.com/2008/10/14/healthy-teeth.htmlThis website is a cornucopia of tips t...

HUH OH!

Now What Do We Do? by dickbloom.com

Holiday Home Cleaning

http://www.homedecoratingvoice.com/2008/10/19/cleaning-prior-to-the-holidays.htmlThis website is for...

My Buddy

My Buddy by dickbloom.com

Tomato Lovers

http://www.gotomatogardening.com/2008/10/20/ripeness-of-tomatoes.htmlThis site’s discussion is for t...

Battle Flag

Butterflies

http://www.igobutterfly.com/2008/10/20/butterfly-facts.htmlThis website offers a varied array of inf...

Life

My Life by dickbloom.comThis is everything important to the field soldier during the Civil War.

Healthful Eating

http://www.gohealthydieting.com/2008/10/20/you-look-good-in-those-jeans.htmlThis website's discussio...

Experience on the Field

Experience on the Field by dickbloom.com

Adopting A Pet

http://www.encouragingvoice.com/2008/08/13/owning-a-pet.htmlThis website takes up the issue of the b...

150th Reg PA Volunteers Head In To Battle

The 150th PA Volunteers head in to battle! image by dickbloom

Growing Dahlias

http://www.idoperennials.com/2008/10/dahlias-are-great-perennial.htmlThis website offers lots of gre...

Saving Ol' Glory

Saving Ol' Glory by dickbloom.com

Online Shopping Safety

http://www.idoonlineshopping.com/2007/09/online-deal.htmlThis site’s discussion offers tips for thos...

Hellfire for the Enemy

Hellfire & Glory headed toward the enemy line. by dickbloom.com

Framing Yourself

http://www.igoboutiques.com/2008/10/framing-your-pictures.htmlThis article discusses framing your ow...

Left Behind on the Field

Battlefield Dead by dickbloom.com

Gardening Advice

http://www.gardeningandsewing.com/2008/10/17/gardening-advice.htmlThe discussion on this website is ...

Robert E. Lee

Robert E Lee by dickbloom.comA solemn Robert E. Lee discuses orders with his aide.

Canning Asparagus

http://www.preserveandcook.com/2008/10/15/the-how-to-of-canning-asparagus.htmlCalling all asparagus ...

GodAwfull Mess

Beat from Battle at GodAwfull Mess by dickbloom.com

Retiree Vacation Spots

http://www.hobbiesforretirement.com/2008/10/12/retirement-vacation-spots.htmlThis site’s discussion ...

Meade on the Move

Meade by dickbloom.com

Family Reading

http://www.ireadgoodbooks.com/2008/10/16/reading-together-as-a-family.htmlThis site’s discussion is ...

Confederate Bugler

A Confederate bugler waiting for instructions image by dickbloom.com

Square Dance Competition

http://www.igosquaredancing.com/2008/10/16/-square-dance-competitions.htmlAllemande left and Do-si-d...

A Virginia Reel

A Virginia Reel by dickbloom.comSquare dancing at the Saturday night Ball during the 142cd Gettysbur...

Teenage Fibromyalgia Symptoms

http://www.fibromyalgiavoice.com/2008/09/10/children-also-have-fibromyalgia.htmlThe input on this we...

Preparing for Battle

A soldier prepares for battle by making sure his weapons are clean and intip top shape before he is ...

Healthful Massage

http://www.mysquirrelbait.com/2008/10/16/massage-the-healing-therapy.htmlThis website is in the busi...

Grant

Grant by dickbloom.com

Life Saving Issues for Pet Adoption

http://www.lastconceptpets.com/2008/07/25/saving-an-animals-life-.htmlThe site brings to the light t...

Marching With History

This young drummer boy is caught between fantasy and reality from the civil war, he is vivid in life...

Keeping it Wet

http://www.myplantluv.com/2008/10/16/tips-on-watering-your-garden.htmlThis gardening website offers ...

Timing is Everything

Timing is Everything by dickbloom.comA rare cannon fire shot where you see both the igniter hole and...

American Science and Energy Museum

http://www.igopioneering.com/2008/08/14/american-museum-of-science-and-energy.htmlThis website’s dis...

Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee by dickbloom.comLee discusses battle tactics during the Gettysburg Campaign

Home Safety

http://www.yoursafetycomesfirst.com/2008/07/27/safety-in-the-home-for-kids.htmlThe discussion on the...

Reb Cavalry

Reb Cavalry Trooper at a Gallop by dickbloom.com

Children of Divorce

http://www.parentsshareandwin.com/2008/09/28/divorce-and-children.htmlThis website discussion delves...

An Encampment

An encampment on the front line of the Battle of Gettysburg image by dickbloom.com

Ranch Style Homes

http://www.thedesertranch.com/2008/10/11/ranch-houses.htmlThis website discusses the ranch style hom...

At The Ready with Steel

Union Cavalry at the Ready with Steel during the Battle for the Cashtown Roadimage by dickbloom.com

Cortland Finnegan

http://www.titansmom.com/2008/09/15/cortland-finnegan.htmlThis site is dedicated to the Tennessee Ti...

Union Scouts

Union Scouts ahead of the troops forming in the background

How to Read a Good Stream

http://www.fishingpassions.com/2008/10/13/learning-to-read-a-trout-stream.htmlThis site is offering ...

Fire in the Hole

A mountain howitzer blasts a charge toward the enemy entrenchment image by dickbloom.com

Cold Soups for Hot Days

http://www.todaysrecipepro.com/2008/10/09/beat-the-heat-with-chilled-summer-soups.htmlThis website d...

Civil War Here They Come

Here They Come by dickbloom.com

Skiing Season Is Growing Near

http://www.theskimom.com/2008/10/13/newest-skiing-equipment-.htmlThe site seems to be getting all yo...

The Rebs break the line

The call to reassemble is blown.

The Bible

http://www.todayschristianviews.com/2008/10/11/the-importance-of-reading-the-bible.htmlThis site dis...

Angle Action Rebs Break the Line

Angle Action the Rebs Break the Line by dickbloom.com

Beanie Baby Rehash

http://www.sellinghistory.com/2008/10/11/beanie-babies-phenomenon.htmlThis site is all about collect...

Confederate Cavalry Attack

Confederate Cavalry Attack by dickbloom.comReb Cavaliers launch an attack on Starr's troops during t...

White House Horse Race

http://www.rightpocketnow.com/2008/10/11/the-2008-presidential-election.htmlThe website discussion i...

Plaque at the Battle for the Cashtown Road/Fairfield PA

Golden Uses

http://www.icoincollect.com/2008/10/11/gold-more-than-one-use.htmlThis site’s discussion deals with ...

Rebel Artillery

Confederate Artillery give the Yanks What for during the Battle for the Cashtown Road by dickbloom.c...

Keeping Kids on the Move

http://www.todaysgrowingchildren.com/2008/10/11/active-kids-healthy-kids.html This site takes on the...

Reviewng the Troops

Reviewing the Troops by dickbloom.com

Rotary Cutters for Material

http://www.thecarpenterandquilter.com/2007/11/rotary-cutting.htmlThis site is loaded with tips for b...

Scouting the Perimeter

Working Mothers

http://www.todaysactivemothers.com/2008/10/11/working-moms-parenting-teenagers.htmlThis site deals w...

Original Battle for the Cashtown Road

Original Battle for Cashtown Road by dickbloom.com

Bargains For the Thrifty Shopper

http://www.bargainznmore.com/2008/10/09/where-to-find-good-deals-online.htmlThis site focuses on the...

Confederates Captured at the Angle

Captured Confederates at the Angle by dickbloom.com

Hiking tips

http://www.hikersvoice.com/2008/10/13/trail-maps-are-essential.htmlThis site offers some general com...

Battle for the Cashtown Road

Cavalry Engagement... Battle for the Cashtown Road by dickbloom.comSpecial Artwork manipulation by D...

ADHD

http://www.todayshealthylife.com/2008/09/27/adhd-surrounded-by-myth.htmlThis website deals with vary...

Civil War Reenactor Art

Rebels on the Ready by dickbloom.com

Elevator Music

http://www.mymusicingeneral.com/2008/07/02/classical-music.htmlThis site discusses the history and m...

Another Hell Hole

Point Lookout, Maryland, located in Saint Mary's County, Maryland on the southern tip of the peninsu...

Is It Soccer or Football?

http://www.idosoccer.com/2008/10/09/david-beckham.htmlA site focused on football fans around the wor...

True Words of Wars

"All the talk of history is nothing almost but fighting and killing and the honor and renown which a...

Horse Trader

http://www.horsesdiy.com/2008/10/07/finding-a-good-horse.htmlFolks who may be in the market for owni...

Camp Douglas Excerpt

Prisoners at Camp Douglas  {image from sonofthesouth.com}

Video Music Awards

http://www.todaysmusictrends.com/2008/10/09/big-winners-of-the-vmas.htmlA website for the MTV crowd,...

Camp Douglas/The Northern Andersonville

The estate of Stephen A. Douglas provided for a Union Armytraining post on the original site of the ...

Its Curtains for You

http://www.divinedecorator.com/2008/10/10/decorating-with-curtains.htmlThis site is about decorating...

Another Shot of Abe

Abe Lincoln addresses the good folks of Hanover by dickbloom

Becoming a Georgia Peach

http://www.todaysgeorgia.com/2008/10/10/living-in-georgia.htmlThis website is offering information a...

Another Ghost Tale

A long time ago long before reenacting was a mainstay in Gettysburg some friends of mine rented a ho...

Seafood in Parkersburg West VA

http://www.parkersburgfoodcritics.com/2008/10/10/parkersburg-seafood-restaurant.htmlThis site is off...

Another Tale of Spirits

     A friend of mine who has been a postal worker in Gettysburg and used to mak...

Clay Birds areTough Pigeons

http://www.sportsmanpro.com/2008/10/09/the-perfect-shot.htmlThis site offers a discussion on various...

Saturday Night Ghost Tale

"The Hang'n Tree by dickbloom.comThe Hang’n TreeDuring the beginning of the 1800’s back when Adams c...

Church History

http://www.divineattraction.com/2008/08/10/american-churches.htmlThis site discusses the biblical hi...

Fort Delaware

 Dreaded by the Rebs Fort Delaware was a true place of horrors, here are a few statistics and a...

Photo Tips

http://www.photographyblogger.com/2008/10/perfect-portraits.htmlThis article focuses on shooting por...

Battle for the Cashtown Road

Cavalry Action by dickbloom.comThis image is from the Battle for the Cashtown Road during the143rd B...

Howard Hughes' Las Vegas

http://www.laymansgamblingguide.com/2008/10/09/las-vegas-and-howard-hughes.htmlIf you have a penchan...

Civil War Prisons

The next topic will be about Civil War Prisons including Fort Delaware.Thanks for staying tuned!dick...

Growing Old Tips

http://www.igohealthyseniors.com/2008/08/23/healthy-habits-for-seniors.htmlThis site offers tips for...

End of the Road

Barefoot'n and Head'n Home

The Hermitage

http://www.igotennessee.com/2008/08/legendary-hermitage-hotel-in-nashville.htmlIf you are planning a...

142cd Gettysburg Battle Action

Image by dickbloom.comHellish action at the the Bloody Angle 142cd Gettysburg Battle Reenactment

Community Gardening

http://www.mykindofgarden.com/2008/10/02/community-gardens.htmlThis website is offering information ...

142cd Gettysburg Battle Reenactment

Image by dickbloom.comA skirmish ensues between mounted U.S. Cavalry and Reb infantry during the 142...

United Nations/US Interaction

http://www.igopolitics.com/2008/07/09/does-the-united-nations-play-fair.htmlThis website is rather v...

142cd Battle Reenactment Gettysburg

A messenger heads for his command post during the 142cd Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment!

The "Babe" Yankee Born

http://www.yankeeborn.com/2008/10/06/the-babe-and-the-yankees-.htmlIf you are a New York Yankee’s fa...

142cd Gettysburg Battle Reenactment

A message being delivered during the 142cd Battle Reenactment at Gettysburg

Home Improvements

http://www.icandoitall.com/2008/01/putting-in-new-windows.htmlWinter is fast approaching and with al...

Howdy Folks

I hope this fine day finds all my Civil War compadres smiling and doing well.I won't be dong to many...

Bible Authors

http://www.speakingfortruth.com/2008/09/29/authors-of-the-bible.htmlThis website offers a biblical t...

John Brown Collage

Harper's Ferry is a still a sleepy little burg with not really much going on other than the historic...

Merry Christmas

http://www.mychristmascrafts.com/2008/09/21/christmas-stories.htmlThis article is about the many Chr...

Glory Glory Hallelujah

John Brown was a strong willed man who was able to lead his followers into hell to no avail.  T...

High, Low, Fair Ball

http://www.pitcherslife.com/2008/07/08/the-evolution-of-pitching.htmlThis site offers a history of b...

Singing Praise to John Brown version B

The version by William Weston Patton:Old John Brown’s body lies moldering in the grave,While weep th...

Herbalife

http://www.igoimprove.com/2008/09/28/become-healthier-with-herbalife-products.htmlThis website is pr...

John Brown Hanged in Charles Town

The last moments of John BrownBrown was captured in Harper's Ferry after the raid and was taken to j...

Cinnamon Anyone

http://www.specialtiesbylouise.com/2008/03/come-home-to-goodness-of-cinnamon.htmlSpecialties by Loui...

Did They Die in Vain?

Browns five black associates were determined to change the course of their own destiny by joining Br...

Meditation

http://www.todayslifelessons.com/2008/09/28/meditation-benefits.htmlThis site offers a new age look ...

John Brown

John BrownJohn Brown was a true believer in his men when he planned the raid at Harper’s Ferry.He on...

Latchkey Kids

http://www.todaysgrowingchildren.com/2008/09/28/keeping-kids-on-the-right-track-after-school.html Th...

Harper's Ferry

"Harper's Ferry by Moonlight"I remember as a kid visiting Harper's Ferry on a regular basis. My fami...

Grand Canyon Views

http://www.mysouthwesternphotos.com/2008/08/31/the-grand-canyon-.htmlFor any folks who are consideri...

More John Brown

This is a souvenir that was available at the World's Colombian Exposition in 1893Historians concur J...

Whitewater Delight

http://www.igopioneering.com/2008/08/15/whitewater-rafting-at-its-best.htmlThis site offers thrillin...

John Brown Raid

John Brown "The Martyr"Brown's legendary exploit in October 16, 1859 was the foray he led on the fed...