A good crowd of thirty members, friends and significant others of Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1524 enjoyed a sunny beautiful Saturday October 23rd at the camp's annual fall muster on property just off Peninsula Lane and I-65 in Millbrook AL. Bill, whose property was used for the muster graciously prepared a large pot of camp stew for everyone to enjoy. That was prepared in a cast iron pot placed directly on a wood fire and close nearby 1st Lt Grooms cooked Conecuh sausage provided by 2nd Lt Karl Wade on a charcoal grill. So it smelled delicious as everyone arrived for the annual muster. Most enjoyed shooting a few clay targets in the field before and after dinner was served. Men brought some of their best shotguns including 12 gauge semi-automatics and pump actions shooting hand thrown clay pigeons. The camp provided three smoked butts and everyone in attendance brought additional covered dishes including potato salad, cole slaw, Quartermaster Myrick's "world famous" baked beans, corn casserole, beets as well as desserts including cookies, pound cake, cupcakes and a hummingbird cake prepared by Mrs. Myrick. Additional attendees included Camp 1524 Commander Waldo and his two children (who demonstrated great marksmanship with a bolt action 410 shotgun), Adjutant Sutherland, Color Sgt Dennis, Treasurer Leverette, and compatriots Terry Fitzpatrick, Tyrone Crowley, Larry Spears, Mike Thomas, Thomas Griffith, Jayson Altieri, Dale Boyles, Bill Branch, Alex Hollon, Tyler Suttle (and his father), Edward Norman, Wyatt Willis, and friends and significant others (lady friends). A couple canopies were set up which provided some shade from the bright sun but it was otherwise a beautiful mild October in central Alabama. Three tables were set up under the canopies and folks set up chairs all around to sit and fellowship and enjoy the event. It was another great opportunity for compatriots to gather and enjoy this time of fellowship and a great meal.
Deo Vindice
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