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Hi all,
Pictures of the opening on sunday, may 16th, of the new replica of a Roman watchtower/ burgus at Vechten/ Fectio can now be seen at this site: http://www.fectio.org.uk/shows/vechten2004_1.htm
Groups present were Gemina, Corbvlo and Fectio.
![[Image: 2004torenspread2s.jpg]](http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2004torenspread2s.jpg)
A 180-degree panoramic spread facing west during the grand opening.
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Great job! Why can't we have one of these? <p>Legio XX<br>
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Fine tower Valerius! Bravo! Go ahead!<br>
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Vale,<br>
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Quote:</em></strong><hr>Great job! Why can't we have one of these? <hr><br>
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That's a good question Rich, Why...can't we have one...??<br>
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Ahhh here it is under the heading "why not you"<br>
article 3 paragraph 4 titled "finances"<br>
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I says and I quote..." (a) you don't have enough money"<br>
" (b) you don't have rich relatives"<br>
" © you don't have a sponsor"<br>
" (d) all of the above"<br>
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yeah I think I know "why" now....<br>
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Hi Noricus,<br>
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Actually, you misquote the rules. It is in section 22, article 3, paragraph 1, titled 'Roman geography', and it says:<br>
"You don't live on the Roman border so the Forestry Commission will not in a million years erect a replica to commemorate that."<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p200.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=vortigernstudies>Vortigern Studies</A> at: 5/20/04 6:37 pm<br></i>
Excellent, Robert, et alia!<br>
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Not only is the progress impressive, the event a wonderful inauguration (ancient meanings intentional), but the website and presentation are wonderful.<br>
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Good job.<br>
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You made me blush!<br>
I'll pass on your compliments to the guys who built it.<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p200.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=vortigernstudies>Vortigern Studies</A> at: 5/22/04 10:51 am<br></i>
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Hey congrats Vortigern!<br>
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That's a beautiful looking watch-tower there.<br>
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*now all we need is a fine palisade wall to go with that* <p></p><i></i>
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It seems two Roman re-enactors from the US will be stopping by the tower tomorrow...<br>
Does anyone have an idea who these two fellas might be?<br>
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Valete,<br>
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Quote:</em></strong><hr> Great job! Why can't we have one of these?<hr><br>
Because, when I mentioned it to you on the phone one day, you told me no one would want to put up the money or spend the time to do it ;-Þ Say it Rich, say it. <em>"Okay, you were <strong>right</strong> Marsh!"</em><br>
See, things like this CAN be done!!!!<br>
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Just an update, the Four Towers of Fectio (the fort, not the group) 
![[Image: 2007toren_jan_4towerss.jpg]](http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2007toren_jan_4towerss.jpg)
Click the link for the full image.
Here's a pano from the Marsdijk (which may overlay the Roman Limesroad)looking north to the spot of the Roman fort:
![[Image: 2007toren_jan3spreads.jpg]](http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2007toren_jan3spreads.jpg)
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Nice views!
I see that those usual idiots that someone calls "writers", signed the north side of your tower with their stupidity... :x
Vale,
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desinet ac toto surget Gens Aurea mundo,
casta faue Lucina; tuus iam regnat Apollo ...
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Good work.
Who you have got the necessary support for build that?
- voluntary internal work?
- sponsor founds?;
- local city town hall support?;
- group own funds?.
Salve!
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man i'd love to build one of those on my land.
any helpful details on how long it took? how much money etc?
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Quote:man i'd love to build one of those on my land.
any helpful details on how long it took? how much money etc?
I think you first need a voice to whisper 'if you build it, he will come'... or have I been reading too much W.P. Kinsella?
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