History March

I'm beat from a long 5 mile hike on the Bull Run battlefield and finishing off the taxes. Yes, Manassas was the name of the battle to the southerners but the Yanks named the battles after the nearest river, creek or other natural object. It's speculated that the northern army was mostly from the cities, towns and villages and were impressed by the natural objects near a fight and the confederates were mostly from the country and were impressed by the artificial object near a battle like a city or town.

The boys loved the cannon per usual and didn't complain much during the hike. They may be ready to start hitting some longer trails. My knee may not like that but the boys little legs seem to be up to the task. Anyway, it was a glorious day and I got a lot of pictures. I'm off to New York tomorrow for a day or two and need to go to sleep.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/homerclees/sets/72157616598754355/