Hey Ron. No thanks needed. Your knowledge of artillery amazes me. I'd have to say that you are a mentor in a sense. And yes I will agree, I don't think we convinced. But hey, Grant's strategy worked well regardless of the loss of life. I think I have asked this before, but do you ever come to Fort Shenandoah in Winchester, VA for the N-SSA National meets? I'd love to know more about shooting "live". My iron six pounder is getting tired of blanks. HA. And I think recruiting would be easier if prospective cannoneers knew that they might actually get to shoot AT something. You can e-mail me and keep this off the board if you like. Best one is thirdrichmond@aol.com. Thanks.

Keith