YOU MIGHT BE A CIVIL WAR REENACTOR --IF

-  If your $20,000 car sits out in the weather so your $200 tent can stay in the garage.

-  If you drive by some open land and think, "What a great place for a battle!"

-  If most of the clothes you own went out of style over 135 years ago.

-  If you've made a vehicle purchase decision based on how well it can accomodate your tent poles.

-  If you've ever uttered the phrase, "only 68 days 'til our Roaring Camp event."

-  If sleeping in a leaky tent in the rain and mud is your idea of a fun Saturday night.

-  If you've ever worn wool when the temperature tops 100 degrees repeatedly.

-  If there are half-completed sewing projects decorating your furniture.

-  If you've ever made a career decision based on its impact on your reenacting weekends.

-  If your friends refuse to attend any historic movie dramas with you.

-  If you can spot 100% wool at 30 yards.

-  If your kids correct their history teachers.

-  If your mailman is confused as to what rank you hold in the reserves.

-  If you have ever been asked at a gas station if you're Amish.

-  If your birthday and Christmas list reads like a quartermater's request for supplies.

-  If you believe your brogans are the most comfortable shoes that you own.