Southern Ontario Military Muster 2010

[charlie fitton]

..any word on support ( tpt or compense ) on this event yet?

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Charlie,

As before, we have two heavy hauler companies lined up. There are other incentives being pursued at the moment that I must keep to myself for fear of word getting out before all details are confirmed. I don't want to step in it before any ink dries. Of particular note. The first quarter is coming to a close. For those of us who are making pleas with hat in hand this is a particular mileage marker. Most companies are pretty tight fisted during the first 1/4, and as such I will now be very busy promoting. I would like to give you more info but at this point I can not.

cheers

Mike Timoshyk

[charlie fitton]

Got the BSA running yesterday, excitement knows no bounds.

Don't know how "done" done it will be by then, but I'm looking forward to the event.

[Mike Timoshyk]

check this out.....a work in progress....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EylaNqrFqXs




cheers

Mike Timoshyk
Military Vehicle and Event Coordinator
Southern Ontario Military Muster
www.militarymuster.org

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Folks,

Just a little update on what I have been doing wrt the muster. I have secured a pyrotechnics company to do all the bang and flash for the battle displays and a fireworks display for the Saturday night dance. I have also secured 1000 rounds of blank .303 for the various displays. I have not recieved any requests for any other caliber...you german reenactors better get your buts in gear....LOL. I have quite a few sponsors with more being squeezed to join the event. As mentioned earlier I have 2 heavy hauling companies to do transport work. One will be dead-heading regularly from the TO area....so if you have a vehicle that you want sent in this direction let me know....by pm or email. mtimo2@hotmail.com There is lots of room at the event site for storage if you want to send you baby early. This will certainly cut down on "last minute" problems. I have arranged entertainment for all who will be on-site Friday night. Bring a lawn chair....as there will be an outdoor movie....something to get you all in the mood for Saturday and Sunday....the will be an active paintball area designated and netted so the public can watch. There will also be a paintball rifle range to try out your marksman skills. Many vendors have signed up from the North Wall Riders Assoc (Vietnam Vets), the Canadian Forces, community groups and military item flea market. Sandbags are on order and soon I will have a comprehensive map of the area for your viewing...It will be posted on the website. The Provincial Marine...1812 Naval reenactors will be on hand with Cannons...remote control warbirds will be presented, helicopter rides will be available and I have a couple of Bands coming...both Pipes and Brass. We are going to set up a Bier Garten. There will be a lot of veterans in attendance and displays both inside and outside. We will be digging a section of WW1 trench and have it all kitted out...Bring your 40's duds for the Swing Dance and BBQ on Saturday night...Thats about it for now...remember to contact me about transportation of vehicles....cheers

Mike

[Mike Timoshyk]

For your viewing pleasure.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRwx1...eature=related

Many more updates to website...... www.militarymuster.org

Arty coming:

20mm
37mm AT
37mm Bofor
6pdr
17pdr x2
25pdr
American Civil War Mortar

5 more vendors signed up today...

Militaria
Miniature soldiers
Military models
Militaria and books
Military Surplus

cheers and see you there...

mike

[Mike Timoshyk]

Well I just finished participating in the Ft Malden Military Heritage show and secured more reenactors for the Military Muster....didn't take much convincing as most had already heard about the show. I don't want to let too much out of the bag but......rumour has it that Eisenhower and his staff car are coming to the event....the helo is secured and will be there for rides....the pyro guy is finally getting his chance to practice of the site next week and is pumped! Heavy lift is underway to bring in some real armour and ammo and powder is stored and dry...the Romans are coming the Romans are coming....yes a contingent of Centurions and others will be on hand. Movie night is a go and backhoe will be onsite this week to start on the WW1 trench works. 3 Bands are coming...2 Brass and 1 Pipe band. All kinds of free stuff for participants......I am setting up all the road moves for the next two weeks....soooo if someone is in the Hamilton area with something "heavy" let me know ....I may be able to help out with tpt.I need to know soon...like tomorrow man!....LOL I have a host of volunteers...Scouts will be filling sand bags to have available for mortar and gun pits....and a host of other uses to secure the area from any wayward aircraft that will be doing a flyover...yup ww2 coming overhead...OPP advised and will provide some traffic control when the highway is used to start the Normandy advance....permits are in place ....ads ready for the newspapers warning of "sounds of battle" during the day....40's swing dance is a hot item...sooo many people around here have obliterated Salvation Army, Value Village and other stores that 40's stuff is now hard to find...let along dancing lessons...all booked up. Got a super fireworks show for that night....a Veterans Calendar is shaping up and will be a must have souvenire for the Muster....did I mention Flea Market....OH YA ....all military related....a big Ordnance guy just signed up to add to the others that are coming from lead soldiers to modern surplus... I don't know what else to say except I am sure this will be the biggest gathering in Ontario this year....there you have it....don't say you weren't warned or did not hear about it till it was too late.

See ya there...

Mike Timoshyk
Military Vehicle and Event Coordinator
Southern Ontario Military Muster
www.militarymuster.org