Friday, December 24, 2021

All is Calm, All is Quet

Christmas Eve in the Low Countries, 1793. An allied outpost in the little town of Belmont. 

Believing that the fresh snow and Christmas will keep even the republican French in their billets, the allies have posted picquets and settled down for the night. The officers of course, have gathered at the local inn.

I have a feeling that its not just Santa who is planning a surprise.


Merry Christmas to everyone who has stopped by. May you and your families and friends have a safe and happy holiday season.

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  1. Jonathan FreitagDecember 24, 2021 at 6:57 PM

    Merry Christmas, Ross!

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  2. MattDecember 24, 2021 at 7:17 PM

    Have a great Christmas and may 2022 be better for us all!

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  3. Peter DouglasDecember 24, 2021 at 7:54 PM

    Merry Christmas Ross!

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  4. Aly MorrisonDecember 24, 2021 at 8:02 PM

    Merry Christmas Ross..
    Let’s hope they don’t spill the mulled wine…

    All the best. Aly

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  5. rhingleyDecember 24, 2021 at 10:48 PM

    Merry Christmas Ross. Obviously you can't expect revolutionaries, no matter upon which continent they inhabit, to respect the season.

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  6. Ed MDecember 24, 2021 at 11:12 PM

    Merry Christmas, Ross!

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  7. tradgardmastareDecember 25, 2021 at 3:35 AM

    Behind you!
    Oh no he’s not , oh yes he is! A French pantomime awaits Belmont
    Merry Christmas!

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  8. KEV. Robertson.December 25, 2021 at 5:10 AM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS to you ROSS and Family. Hot here today with a Storm moving in for three hours - lots of Thunder and no Rain. It has been a good Christmas day here. Cheers. KEV.

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  9. Rob YoungDecember 25, 2021 at 6:53 AM

    Merry Christmas

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  10. KhusruDecember 25, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    Merry Christmas! Just like the French to spoil a good Christmas ale session!

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  11. david in suffolkDecember 25, 2021 at 8:06 AM

    A very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you, Ross!

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  12. Dan FoleyDecember 25, 2021 at 9:10 AM

    Merry Christmas!

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  13. Mad PadreDecember 25, 2021 at 9:50 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours Ross! Could it be that those Revolutionaries are simply going to that Toy Shoppe to buy some last minute gifts for leurs petits enfants. Well, I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt.

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  14. The Good Soldier SvjekDecember 25, 2021 at 11:44 AM

    A Merry Christmas to you and yours , Cheers Tony

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  15. Eric TurnerDecember 26, 2021 at 12:39 PM

    Joyeux Noel and Merry Christmas, Ross. Covering for both the Lilies and the Shamrocks on my end. :-)

    All the best to you and your family! Keep warm, looks there's something lurking out there...

    Cheers;
    Eric

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