Prattville Dragoons Fall Muster

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1524 held their annual fall muster at the Dismukes property on Peninsula Lane/Main Street in Millbrook on Saturday October 5th.  It didn't feel much like fall as the temperature was in the 80s even at 10am when canopies were pitched and tables and chairs setup for the picnic.  By the time the event concluded just after 1pm that afternoon, it was in the mid-90s; the heat certainly abbreviated the time members were comfortable enjoying the fellowship.  About twenty compatriots and their wives and children attended the muster and enjoyed a BBQ and hamburger and Conecuh sausage grill-out with sides and desserts including delicious baked beans, potato salad and corn casserole.  Plenty of beverages helped keep everyone cool as they sought shade under the canopies and oak tree.  The new camp banner was hung on one canopy in part to provide additional shade.  A number of folks shot clay pigeons to practice their target shooting as the clays were pitched into the air using a spring loaded and hand thrower.  A couple compatriots used the opportunity to bring their handguns to shoot at stationary targets too.  Members who attended included Commander Waldo and his family, 1st Lt Grooms, 2nd Lt Wade, Adjutant Sutherland, Chaplain Dismukes, Quartermaster Myrick, Comms Officer Beir Butler, Tyrone Crowley, Bill Branch and his better half, Dale Boyles, Allen Herrod, and Philip Edwards and his wife and daughter. It was an enjoyable day to spend with a wonderful group of Confederates and to kick off a fall Saturday in the South culminated by some college football viewing.