Colonial Campaigns Club (CCC)

"A beer for me and a beer for my the gentlemen officers."

"And for this drunken colonial Amos a swift crack up a chair leg should calm his nerves. It is much better to laugh and joke than being to drunk and discovering a big bulge in the back of your head the next morning."

[Sits downs again and drinks the beer}
"Ew... Tastes Bad" [takes out the medal and drinks] Ah... Just right."

"Now, Mr. Hopper you drunken buffoon, Allow me to introduce to my subordinates Mr. Stefan Reuter and Mr. Dierk Walter. Gentleman do you think he'll find the punches we throw acceptable? WHO CARES?! HAHAH!"

'The only time I normally see a British General is when my lads capture them' -- "Ha. I never see Colonial Generals because they don't exist!"




Maj. Gen. Sean Coffey
23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers
British CiC

The sounds of bottle and chair against head subsides significantly, save for an odd smack from fist on face here and there, almost as if two great lines of battle have finished weakening each other to exhaustion with fire, amid a now occasional crack of sniper and skirmisher fire. Bodies in blue and red litter the beer and wine soaked wooden floor, <img src=icon_smile_sleepy.gif border=0 align=middle> the barkeep and his maids slowly peek up from behind the rail. <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> A few stalwart souls remain standing but wobbling or leaning on overturned tables, clutching various bloodied or bruised body parts. <img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle> But, all who are conscious, are smiling widely. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> It has been an affair, on a small scale, to rival the greatest of battles to date! <img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>

I myself turn to face a wall and lean over as if to pick up some dropped object. But in secret, I slyly adjust my wig and false mole, button my torn shirt, and try to offer a proper appearance. <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle> The young fellow what started this donnybrook stands on a table to speak....something about an apology to General Natta. <img src=icon_smile_shy.gif border=0 align=middle>


WELLLLL! An apology issued by Ensign Hopper we have! (Notice I now address you with proper rank instead of the previous "Master Hopper", a courtesy due a fellow gentleman officer, no matter his heritage). It nearly brings a tear to my eye it does, seeing this fine young lad in the midst of such slovenly company. <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> Tis a bloody pity though you choose to remain deluded by your Congress young Ensign, and so there may be a day when we must cross more than paths. <img src=icon_smile_8ball.gif border=0 align=middle>

<u>Mr.</u> Amos, (I'm still not quite convinced you are a proper gentleman through and through mind you!) we've agreed to mass our armies for battle. <img src=icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle> Let us sit and share a bottle of port over the maps prior to engaging. And for the last time sir....NO you may <u>NOT</u> touch my wig! <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>


<center><font color=gold> Brigadier General Sir Phil Natta Esq. KB</font id=gold></center>[url="http://www.angelfire.com/mo3/cccbritisharmy/FootGuards.htm"]<center><font color=red>HM First Foot Guards</font id=red></center>[/url]<center><img src="http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/b3df3682/bc/1776/footflg4.gif?bc3b6F9Ajy932yH0" border=0></center>

...but Importantly Can we see your photo? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Maj. Gen. Sean Coffey
23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers
British CiC

"hehehe... Sir Phil that was fun <img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>," He picks up a chair and sets it down next to Sir Natta. Sitting down he continues, "We must put more PT time into our daily training, I'm winded!"

"Yes, sir on to the maps. Well you see the five possible scenarios each use a sub_map from different main maps. Let's see if I can remember...," he scratches his head.

"Ah yes, the 1st one, CCC2.fight.scn I created a sub_map from the Germantown.map. CCC2.R2a.scn is using a sub_map from Saratoga_1.map; CCC2.R2b.scn uses a sub_map from Brandywine.map; the CCC2.AmericanRetreat.scn uses a sub_map from Battle Road.map and finally, the CCC2.BritishRetreat.scn uses a sub_map from the Guilford CH.map."

"It is quite easy to create a whole slew of smaller maps from the existing sets and if crafted well can be used, as I have, to create a 'camapaign' giving the illusion that all these places are from one large map, or the same area, when in fact that is not the case."

"I encourage anyone to visit Col. Hamilton's SDC site to learn how to do this."

"A nearly infinite number of battles and campaigns can be created with the tools at hand, with a little imagination and a little work <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>."

"I do hope you find the sites and initial deployments to your liking," Lt. Col. Amos grins broadly and leans back into his chair, which suddenly breaks under the stress of the day sending him crashing to the floor. The Tavern erupts in a roar of laughter!

Lt. Col. Al Amos
1st U.S. Dragoons 1812-R

Photo? What's a photo?? If you mean a portraiture, here's the latest. Jolly well cost me every bit of 2000 crowns!
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As Mr. Amos crashes to the floor, a bouncing board sends General Natta's chair a good two meters in the air! Off flies the wig, and he's up and ready to fight again, sure that some jealous back fighting rebel has snatched it.
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Good luck Al....sorta <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>


Edited by - phil natta on 05/09/2002 21:59:29

(The new Ensign doesn't quite believe what he hears. He face is full of disbelief. Laughter comes from the American ranks at Sir Natta's absurd remarks)

"Lads, do you hear Gen Natta making some noises about an apology? A mighty blow must have damaged his hearing. Sir Phil, I would never issue an apology for throwing the first punch over an issue as important as throwing good beer away. Somethings simply can't be forgiven. The only thing I apologized for is accidently addressing you as Colonel. I know how touchy you slaves to the King can be over something like class distinctions. You will feel the flat of my sword on your backsides as soon as I can clear up a few matters. Col Amos, teach him a good lesson for such insolence! Now good day to all! I am off to the field to meet Col Walter!"

Ensign Hopper
21st Infantry.

I say thee fie! Is there no Englishman with enough spine, with enough backbone to join me in this dance? Noooo... I leave an open invite to anyone who cares to, but there isn't a man amongst you who wants to take me on.

Fine, then I'll have to take extreme measures.

Q: How do you tell the difference between King Georgie's sane periods and insane periods?
A: It's been so long since one of his sane periods that we've forgotten what they are like.

Q: Why does Al have such a big bruise on his face?
A: He compared Georgie's face to a mule's rear, and the mule took exception.

Q: what do you call an English Gentleman
A: Extinct

Q: What's the difference between a Hessian and a jackal?
A: At least a jackal is interesting to listen to.

Ensign Gary McClellan
12th Virgina Light Dragoons
CO, Northern Department

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<b><font color=gold>Ernie Sands
Col, 3rd East Kent,CCC
President, Colonial Camp Club
Col,1 Konig,VIII,AdR
BG,CO XXIII Corps AoO
Sch,183Inf,VIII,PzC
Pvt B Co, 3/3-MBC </b></font id=gold>

ERRRRRRRRRRRRR...

"I believe you've gotten your match met now Mr. McCellan!"

Maj. Gen. Sean Coffey
23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers
British CiC

Gen Coffey,
It will be a "pleasure". Just too bad that I had to resort to such low comedy to bring one of you guys out of the woodwork. You guys are gonna start wondering if I'm related to Al pretty soon, and we can't have that!

Ensign Gary McClellan
12th Virgina Light Dragoons
CO, Northern Department