250 years ago, tonight...

[98Z5V]

Paul Revere made his midnight ride on April 19th 1775.  That changed this nation, and began the Revolutionary War...

 

 

 

[Magwa]

One if by land Two if by Sea.....

[shepp]

Ill ride with you if you can get me to the boarder, the sheriffs after me for what I did to his daughter, I did it like this I did it like that, I did it with the wiffle ball bat sooooo 

 

 

Oops wrong Paul Revere 

[98Z5V]

 

[98Z5V]

In 1990, I canoed the Concord River, rented a canoe, and made the journey.  I've been to the statue on the Concord River where the first shot was fired. 

I'd encourage everyone to do this, and check it out.  It's pretty impressive.

The 3 strikes of the match.  That's what led to the Revolutionary War.  3rd strike - we're going.  And we did...

[98Z5V]

This was my chapter to teach, during every Appleseed Shoot.  Hezekiah Wyman.  White Death. 

I loved it every single time I taught it, during every shoot.  

https://boston1775.blogspot.com/2010/06/documented-life-of-hezekiah-wyman.html

[98Z5V]

We make our mark on our country, men. 

What is the mark that you will make?  What do you leave the others, that will follow you in these steps that you've taken?  What guidance have you given, information shared, things taught?  What have you passed on, to the next generation?  And the next generation after that?

I've been working on making my own mark, for about 40 years now.  Since 1986.  Influence others, guide, direct, train.  3 things every leader needs to provide to his soldiers - Purpose, Motivation, and Direction.

I've been trying here, since 2010.  I hope I've made an impact, somewhere, on someone.  Go do good things.  

[sketch]

On 4/24/2025 at 9:08 PM, 98Z5V said:

We make our mark on our country, men. 

What is the mark that you will make?  What do you leave the others, that will follow you in these steps that you've taken?  What guidance have you given, information shared, things taught?  What have you passed on, to the next generation?  And the next generation after that?

I've been working on making my own mark, for about 40 years now.  Since 1986.  Influence others, guide, direct, train.  3 things every leader needs to provide to his soldiers - Purpose, Motivation, and Direction.

I've been trying here, since 2010.  I hope I've made an impact, somewhere, on someone.  Go do good things.  

Brother I will obliged you. You have given me sooo much information and confidence to tackle my wallet like a  final boss in the best action movie of all times. My friends are enjoying my spoils due to your heart ❤️  I was thinking of a rehab program but my state provided me this.. my thoughts are learning the rest of your brain.. to the next 10 years! "Said pants down. "

🖕🍻🇺🇸

[98Z5V]

Thank you, brother. 

 

 

[98Z5V]

So, the Revolutionary War wasn't an instant start.  It had been brewing for years and years.  The taxation, and the abuse.  This is why I always recommend that everyone watch "Sons of Liberty," the 6 hour miniseries.  It does a very, very good job at showing how everything was leading up to war, and the beginning of the war itself.  It's absolutely excellent.

So, during the teaching of Appleseed - it's a weekend Sat-Sun shooting event - 50% history of the revolutionary War, and 50% shooting...   You'll come out of that a much better shooter, no matter what your current skill level is...

During the teaching of that, Instructors focus on key individuals, as well as the 3 Strikes of the Match.  The three main trigger-events that sparked it all off.

Here are all 3 Strikes of the Match:

 

 

 

Edited April 26, 2025 by 98Z5V

[Sisco]

My wife had an ancestor at Concord. His journal writings which her family has a copy of, say he was wounded and carried off the field of battle by an officer with the same last name I have. We often wonder if it was an ancestor of mine. Will never know.

[Sisco]

Sorry can’t help myself……