While in Gettysburg I was able to chat for a few minutes with Jeff Shaara and pick up his new book. It looks great and can't wait to dive in. He said that he has gotten a tremendous amount of email regarding returning to write about the Civil War. He said more than one fan has said, "Welcome back!"

I was in Gettysburg to help promote next year's 150th film. There was great interest in all things 150th. I even signed a few DVD's for folks. All were in good spirts- despite the record heat. In fact on my way back to town at 6:30P I glanced at the car thermometer and it read 105 degrees! Nothing like Gettysburg in heatwave - you have to experience it to believe it.