LOL I didn’t get up real early. Just a little earlier than I normally do and sped up the routine so I could get out of here.
Yes, she has a lot of really cool items in her collection and I understand she has a huge one. She did her thesis on Camp Forrest in college and got hooked. She’s been collecting ever since. She does a lot of speaking engagements, has written two books, and is working on a third one now. I have the two.
Camp Forrest was where Arnold AF Base is now but the troops did maneuvers all over middle TN. They went wherever they wanted, including across people’s yards and farms. The military paid people for the damage to their properties. Hubby’s aunt Clara talked a little about seeing them go across this farm.
Camp Forrest was Gen. Patton’s baby and TN is where he trained the troops for D-Day and fighting in Europe. A lot of us are mighty proud of TN’s part of WWII history.
I don’t blame you for being proud of what TN did for the war effort. It’s close and personal there in your area.
I guess I’d better say goodnight. It’s waaaay late, but I had to finish that show. LOL! See ya Saturday! Have fun at the museum this weekend. I hope you have lots of visitors.