Bittersweet Browncoat Conversion by Arlan

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Bittersweet Browncoat Conversion

POSTED BY: ARLAN
UPDATED: Friday, August 11, 2006 08:53
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Friday, August 11, 2006 6:38 AM

Three weeks ago the only thing I knew about the 'verse was that there was some sci-fi movie about a psychic crazy girl based on a cancelled TV show. I knew that there were devoted fans called browncoats, but had no idea what it really meant to be a one.

Since that fateful day when I walked out of Blockbuster with a Serenity DVD rental in hand, I have purchased my own Serenity DVD, Firefly DVD collection and soundtrack, the trade paperback "Those Left Behind" and even the "Done the Impossible" DVD. I just need my own brown coat to make the conversion complete.

So what could possibly be bad about this conversion? I'm sad to find there is no more of the 'verse out there. I'm sad I missed Serenity on the big screen. I'm sad I missed the fun of the grassroots campaign to make the impossible happen.

Becoming a browncoat at this late day I have to wonder if I've joined the wave too late to make a difference. I'm excited to be here and like everyone else here hope to one day see the continuation of the Firefly story.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 6:40 AM

MAGDALENA

"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"

Oh! Me first!!

Don't ever feel like that - we don't believe it's too late... and you are so welcome to this shiney part of the 'verse!

We will fly again in one form or another... I just know it!

Love that you've joined us! - Magdalena x x x

"I love my Captain!"

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Friday, August 11, 2006 6:46 AM

KELKHIL

Hey I am new too. Well new to this site anyway.

It doesn't matter when you joined just that you did. Even if there is never another 'verse installment there are still people who will love the 'verse anyway and continue to try and make the Powers That Be here our cries for more. If that never comes to pass we are still here in homage and love for what Joss has created. And to laugh with each other about what has been seen and what we think should be seen in the 'verse.

So we are glad you made the trip!

Still flying....thats all that matters!

kelkhil

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Friday, August 11, 2006 6:53 AM

KELKHIL

Hoot...Double post Time!

You don't seem to have a brown Coat yet so you can borrow mine until they can find you one.

I am much more of a T-Shirt and guns guy so I can live without it for a spell...

Stay Shiny

kelkhil

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Friday, August 11, 2006 6:56 AM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.

Don't worry, I feel the same way.

"Just cheer up and never ever give up hope!"

That's from a song, but I don't remember from who, what, or where.

Oh, and welcome to the Browncoat army!

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Go to http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/ and vote Firefly!

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Friday, August 11, 2006 6:59 AM

SAMEERTIA

Welcome home, new converts!

If we want more Serenity, we must click our heels together and say thrice, "There's no Captain Like Mal"...

No..wait...wrong story.

We mustn't give up hope! Join in on some of the Serenity Summer activities that you'll find happening around the fandom. We aren't giving up hope and you shouldn't either.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:02 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Yeah, don't be sad. You're part of the 'verse now! This is a time of joy! We love seeing new people come here. It gives us a happy, knowing more and more people are falling in love with Firefly. You make us happy! You're our darlin' Arlan

So have yourself a strawberry and a glass of mudder's milk. And welcome home.

More animations available at http://desktophippie.googlepages.com

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:03 AM

RIMGIRL

I feel the same. I curse myself that I didn't join in time to help Serenity to the box office it needed for immediate sequels. Fortunately, the Original Browncoats are a forgiving lot. Reinforcements are always welcome.

We just have to keep buying everything Firefly. Support all our BDHs in all they do to increase their Star Power. Spread the word and keep recruiting so that more people buy everything Firefly. Keep showing the Powers That Be what a goldmine this 'verse can be.
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No power in the 'verse can stop us.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:10 AM

HERA

Quote:
Originally posted by Arlan:
Becoming a browncoat at this late day I have to wonder if I've joined the wave too late to make a difference. I'm excited to be here and like everyone else here hope to one day see the continuation of the Firefly story.

Hey Arlan, there's no such thing as joining the ranks too late. All that matters is that you're here now, and you've still got tons of homework to do. I'll be back in a second with some info.

We're holding til Mal gets back, just so you know.

-Hera

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:12 AM

DARKFLY

Hey I may of watched the Serenity Big Damn Movie when it came out & I loved it to bits but I would of never called myself a Browncoat till only about 3 months ago & I then went crazy...Loo by loo,hands are poo.So there's never a time which is too late to become a Browncoat not unless you become a Browncoat in the year 2517 because then your a real Browncoat with a real gun & a real Browncoat cause that's the year Firefly & Sereniy are set in.

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Go to http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=22697 for more info!

Things are about to get interesting...Define interesting...Oh GOD oh GOD we're all going to die.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:16 AM

HERA

FOUND IT!

Here's your homework, Arlan. Just 21 things, that's all. Some you've already done, others you may not have. Make sure to read the whole thread, as new things have been added, like the visual companion for the series releasing later this year.

Enjoy!

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=15816

-Hera

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:24 AM

NOSADSEVEN

Quote:
Originally posted by Arlan:
Becoming a browncoat at this late day I have to wonder if I've joined the wave too late to make a difference.

You're not too late, you're just the reenforcements.

We're glad you're here.

Oh, and just in case you haven't seen them already... Check out the R.Tam Sessions (you didn't include it in your list):
www.session416.com

(Edit: Oops, Hera beat me to it with the linked, and quite thorough, list.)
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Ain't. We. Just.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:24 AM

MIRAMEL

'too late' is what seperates the fanatic mal-type 'coats from the more rational, less fun (imo- no offense to anyone) ones: us fanatics know that 'too late' doesn't come untill all 11 of the important people are no longer living- the 9 cast members, joss, and summer's feet. as long as atleast one is alive (even if its just the feet!), we have hope. which is a pretty nifty and powerful thing.

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98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature
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Fear is the Mind Killer
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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:30 AM

ARLAN

Thanks all for the shiny welcome. This is the first forum I've ever joined and had 10 welcomes in the first hour.

Quote:
Originally posted by Hera:
FOUND IT!

Here's your homework, Arlan. Just 21 things, that's all. Some you've already done, others you may not have. Make sure to read the whole thread, as new things have been added, like the visual companion for the series releasing later this year.

Enjoy!

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=15816

-Hera

Do I get credit if I've already done 10 1/2 of the 21 listed, or do I have to do them again?

I'll get right on doing the full list.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:36 AM

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Arlan

As for your own browncoat - FollowMal is the keeper of the store, She will be along directly. I think the Captain has her out on another wild plan - and you know our Cap'n and his plans!

So hold tight. have some mudders milk, and strawberries, there are always strawberries!

A shiny welcome home!

We are The Forsaken - We aim to burn! and we don't need no stinkin levels!

one of the Forsaken TM

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:39 AM

HERA

Sure! Extra credit is always shiny.

Oooh, another fun thing is to comb the internet for fanvids. Lemme go find that link...got it. This should get you started.

VIDS on YOUTUBE
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=21954

VID SOURCE, VIDS FOR DOWNLOAD:
http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?s=3e5f6864eb878b4233
e48fcbb44b000d&showtopic=3137117

My favorite this week is this one though:

-Hera

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:40 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Welcome aboard Arlan.

No, you are not too late. We can use every browncoat we can get to help spread the word. You want to help, get out there and tell everyone who will listen to you about the series and the movie. Get them to watch the DVDs. Convince them to BUY the DVDs, especially the movie.

The more we spread the word, the more fans that join the ranks. If we want a future, we need more converts.

Take care & keep flyin'!

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"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:44 AM

DARKFLY

I mean I've been a Browncoat for a while and have never had the courage to come and say it but I will now,I mean is Followmal the ultimate Browncoat or is she part of the people who run this site.

Go to http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=22697 for more info!

Things are about to get interesting...Define interesting...Oh GOD oh GOD we're all going to die.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:44 AM

DARKFLY

Double post,Oh Liou coe shway duh biao-tze huh hoe-tze duh bun ur-tze(you don't want to know what that means but if you do go to Browncoats.com then go to the Chinese translations then to the episode Safe.

Go to http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=22697 for more info!

Things are about to get interesting...Define interesting...Oh GOD oh GOD we're all going to die.

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Friday, August 11, 2006 7:57 AM

HERA

Quote:
Originally posted by Darkfly:
I mean I've been a Browncoat for a while and have never had the courage to come and say it but I will now,I mean is Followmal the ultimate Browncoat or is she part of the people who run this site?

FollowMal is a Browncoat like you and me who has taken it upon herself in the past to greet all new folks to fff.net. Lately, though, real life has been sidelining her a bit, but she pops in when she can.

If you ever want to learn more about someone, just click on their name in their post and it will take you to their profile page. Swap out anyone's name in the header, and it will take you to their page. Very useful if you need to PM someone.

-Hera

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

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Friday, August 11, 2006 8:10 AM

MAVOURNEEN

Hera, You're fast like a freak!

Arlen, Welcome to our corner of the 'Verse. We're glad you are here.

Post well and post often. We want to hear what you have to say about things!
There's always strawberries and Mudder's milk on the buffet, right over there ------->

It's Never Too Late. Never.

Take that newfound burning for Firefly and give it to someone else. Make your friend watch it. Convert your brother/sister/third cousin twice removed. This is how it is done. This is how we will hold 'til Mal gets back.

Some of us are new to the 'verse. Some of us watched it first run back in 2002. We're all Browncoats.

"Have you ever been with a Warrior Woman?"

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Friday, August 11, 2006 8:53 AM

KINROEDARKSTONE

Welcome to our "lil" spot in the 'Verse. Now I noticed that FollowMal hasn't been able to get your very own virtual browncoats ta y'all yet. So as I promised her,

On behalf of FollowMal and all the Shiny folks here, we would like to welcome Arlan and Kelkhil to Fireflyfan.net with thier very own Shiny Virtual Browncoats!

*Kinroe pulls out two brand spankin' new Browncoats from a box labled 'Browncoats'. He hands one to Arlan and helps Alan slip it on*

Perfect fit!

*Kinroe then helps Kelkhil put on the Browncoat*

They fit like they belong on y'all. WELCOME HOME!

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Wash: Closing in.
Zoe: Planet's coming up a might fast.
Wash: That's just 'cause I'm goin' down too quick. Likely crash and kill us all.
Mal: Well, if that happens, let me know.

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