Introduction and my story by MaximusChapolinius

Funny you replied...I just sent you an email...we live pretty close from each other

and

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Monday, September 25, 2006 7:21 AM

EXOTICK

EDIT: You live in NOVA? Whoohoo, there are only 3 active posters that I know of in the Metro area, Me, PaganPaul, and Ryce. Now we are 4!Maybe someday I will be able to get a Tall Card Charity Tournament up and running after all!

Nope make that 5, I live in DC too, just not that active in posting, just reading.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 7:26 AM

MAVOURNEEN

I feel like the Count on Sesame Street!

"5 ! 5 Browncoats ! Ha, Ha Ha ha!"

Yay! Thanks for delurking, Exotick!

"Have you ever been with a Warrior Woman?"

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Monday, September 25, 2006 8:26 AM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Welcome to the 'verse Maximus! It's good to see another Browncoat join our ranks. I hope you enjoy this site. It is filled with shiny people who are all glad to meet you.

"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle." http://whimsicalnbrainpan.blogspot.com/

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Monday, September 25, 2006 8:34 AM

MSG

Maximus you are welcome here!! We share your pain and wish so desperatly the networks had taste and all ...so welcome and we're glad to have you on board!!!

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Monday, September 25, 2006 9:47 AM

I feel so welcome...Thank you all.

I am going to make my hubby sign too...

I was in serious need of a new place to come and listen, post and read what others think and share ideas. Maybe we can start a Browncoat United Firefly Forever (for the Metro area)

BUFF for all interested.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 10:44 AM

RMMC

Welcome, MaximusChapolinius to our corner of the internet 'verse! It's always shiny to have new recruits join!

Please let me offer you a glass of Irish whiskey to sip.

I'm one of those who suffered through F*X's treatment of our BDS (big d@mn series) but didn't find my way here until about a year ago.

And no worries about finding the 'proper' thread. You did just fine.

Welcome again, and look foward to talking with ya!

******
RMMC

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Monday, September 25, 2006 3:56 PM

CHAPOLINIUSMAXIMUS

Thank you, Thank you and more thank you's...

I am so glad I found this place. It is great here. I have been reading some other threads and I am hoping to cathc up with all of them pretty soon here. There is so much to discuss about this incredible show...

What I can not understand for the love of G is why did they cancel it when we see so many just plain, trashy shows that do not even amount to 1% of Firefly, yet there are still on TV, kicking and bringing in the big $$$$...I guess that accounts for some taste...

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:05 PM

YINYANG

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

Welcome aboard our shiny vessel! She don't look like much... but she'll fool ya.

Enjoy your stay in our corner of the 'verse!

---
"What the world needs now is love, sweet love - it's the only thing that there's just too little of. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. No, not just for some, but for everyone."

Trouble-Maker in the House!

http://richlabonte.net/tvvote

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:09 PM

GRAYFURY

Welcome aboard....heres my story....

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=15703

"Smellin' alot of IF comin' offa' this plan!"

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:11 PM

CHAPOLINIUSMAXIMUS

Hey, I enter on the site that appears on your signature...and I voted...we should all go there any chance we got...I mean I liked Xena...but Firefly...well IMO that is Better...

PS Thank you for the welcoming!

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:12 PM

CHAPOLINIUSMAXIMUS

WOW! that was some story. Glad you post it here again!

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:28 PM

EXOTICK

was in serious need of a new place to come and listen, post and read what others think and share ideas. Maybe we can start a Browncoat United Firefly Forever (for the Metro area)

I do belong to a Browncoat meet up group for the Nova/Metro area.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:31 PM

EXOTICK

See this is why I don't post, cause I suck at it.
Lurking is so much easier.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 4:36 PM

YINYANG

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

Quote:
Originally posted by exotick:
See this is why I don't post, cause I suck at it.
Lurking is so much easier.

But not as much fun. Besides, you spelled everything right (or enough to make it seem that way); and, it's the thought that counts.

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"What the world needs now is love, sweet love - it's the only thing that there's just too little of. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. No, not just for some, but for everyone."

Trouble-Maker in the House!

http://richlabonte.net/tvvote

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Monday, September 25, 2006 5:04 PM

ChapoliniusMaximus, welcome to our shiny home!

We're glad you're here!

You came at a very good time. We are celebrating the 1st anniversary ( the 'Versary) of the release of the movie in theaters on the 30th of September. We're writing letters to Universal to say thanks, and we're having viewing parties and shindigs to have fun and share the Firefly/Serenity love! I hope we have lots of folks get introduced to the 'Verse.

There's a site where you can upload a picture of yourself, or one you made saying thanks to Universal too. Here's where you go to see it.
www.bigdamnthankyou.com. It's fun! Got great pictures already up there.

I'm sort of the unofficial greeter around here.. and I give new folks their browncoat. It's a tradition here for new recruits to get their very own browncoat like Mal's.... well almost like Mal's... it's sort of virtual.. but you know.. still lookin' really good.

*hands ChapoliniusMaximus a browncoat that fits just right*

Please talk often, share with us and enjoy your your new home.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 5:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by exotick:
See this is why I don't post, cause I suck at it.
Lurking is so much easier.

You don't suck at it! Not at all!

I for one am very glad you spoke up.

I don't think anyone has presented you with a browncoat either, and if I have, please hand it to the next new folk you see, ok?

*hands Exotick a browncoat that fits amazingly well*

There you go, you have your gear. Please don't just lurk.. we love hearing from folks and having them join us in our conversations.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 6:17 PM

VERSEEXPLORER

Hmmm, I noticed a change in your name. You mentioned that you were going to tell your husband to sign on. Is MaximusChapolinius the wife, and ChapoliniusMaximus the husband? Either way Welcome Aboard. It is a very friendly site. If you need anything, just get on the Cortex and send us a Wave. There's always someone around.

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Mal: Saffron, you're pleasing, you're all kinds of pleasing, and uhh...it's been awhile, a long damn while, since anybody but me took a hold of my plow.

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Monday, September 25, 2006 6:20 PM

FLORALBUNNY

*the bun shakes her bonnet, confused and bewildered*
We have MaximusChapolinius (#22891) at top of thread.
We have ChapoliniusMaximus (#22742) farther down.

I dunno how many dishes of strawberries to set up.

Is it me? Or the Mudder's? Or, to quote Wash, "Whaaaaaaa?"

bun
9/30 Happy AnniVersary, BDM!

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Monday, September 25, 2006 9:38 PM

No, FloralBunny, you're not seeing things, I came back around to this thread to see if you'd put out shimmer wine ( I could really use some shimmer wine right now!) and noticed the same thing. Interesting! So we need another 'coat and I just happen to have one right here.

*hands MaximusChapolinius a 'coat that fits just right*

Welcome as well, MaximusChapolinius!

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Monday, September 25, 2006 11:16 PM

MAGDALENA

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

Hi there Maximus... Your story is so much like mine! I was house-sitting for a friend who had often asked me to watch this SciFi series by Joss Whedon - she knew I'd like it coz I love Buffy & Angel and she thought this was better...

I thought... So, why was it cancelled...? Why would I want to get into a series that I would never get to see the end of...? Why hadn't I really heard of any of the actors she mentioned...?

Then one evening I succumbed - just so I could tell her I'd watched it and be politely grateful for recommending it!!!

I had watched 4 episodes back to back (pilot/Serenity - Shindig) & it was 1.30am and I thought - I have to do something about this!!!! It cannot be all over... I found myself here and have never left!

You are so welcome and thank you for posting! You are home now and among family!! We love you because you love the 'verse! Enjoy!...

Love, Magdalena x x x

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MaximusChapolinius:
Maybe we can start a Browncoat United Firefly Forever (for the Metro area)

BUFF for all interested.

I want to get in the BUFF!

How do I get in the BUFF?

Oh, and welcome, MC, or CM, or both!

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I'm pointin' right at it!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:02 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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

Welcome to the site and the ranks of the browncoats Maximus! Glad to have you with us.

Thanks for sharing your story. We love to read how new 'coats found the 'verse and fell in love. It is great to welcome new fans brimming over with enthusiasm. That is what we need; new blood and enthusiasm.

Since you are a browncoat you are charged with the same mission we all are; to spread the word. You have to share the series and the movie with everyone you know. We need new fans and we need to push the Serenity dvd. The more dvds that sell, the higher the profits for Universal, the better our odds of the story continuing in some form.

Welcome home Maximus. Take care & keep flyin'!

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Holding the line since December '02!

"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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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by FloralBunny:
bun
9/30 Happy AnniVersary, BDM!

I am SO copying your last sig line, Bun, if that's ok with you?

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:51 AM

Thank you all for the responses!

As to my name they are both me...I tried to sign but it did not let me. (I had some severe mental hemmoroid...I may add) Couldn't come in for several hours so I figured to sign in again with both my names but in different order...same email etc. so that people still recognize me. I apologize for the confusion. (not a troll, I promise...)

My hubby can not wait to sign in as well. He has been in a case for several weeks now and coming home super late...can't tell you how many times I have watched the same eppi of Firefly before he falls asleep...I know them by memory by now. He has been trying to catch up and watch them again.

In order to belong to BUFF all you have to do is want is to be part of it. (It's for fun and stuff)Post it on your signature and that is it.

Thank you all, I already feel at home. I will definately go into that website and check it out as well.

BTW. I will continue with the name user MaximusChapolinius going forward.

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened![i/]

Member of BUFF

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:34 AM

SIRFRANCIS

I have been into firefly for about a year to a year and a half. first cought it on SciFi. I was hooked from the first 5 minutes. I got my wife, son and daughter hooked on it also. I saw the series before the movie. It is to the point at our hose now, that if there is nothing a tv, it is a Firefly night. I don't know how many times we have watched the dvd's.

This weekend, at a cast party for a show I am in, it turned into a firefly party. Complete with firefly sing alongs. Turns out that out of the 30 people at the party, only 7 had never seen the show, and the rest were all big fans. (Sort of a spontaneous shindig).

I am glad I found this place in the 'Verse. I look forward to meeting you all.

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There is a Special Place in hell for those that talk at the Theatre.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 12:26 PM

SHROUDED

Hey hey hey! Welcome to the 'Verse, Maximus, and Francis.

Enjoy your stay, and feel free to smack the cattle a bit as you come and go.

Btw, I don't live directly in DC, but in Maryland, 'bout an hour away, in Carroll County.

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The only animals I'm not comfortable with are parrots, but I'm learning as I go. I'm getting better and better at 'em. I really am. - Steve Irwin, our Honorary BDH

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:48 PM

FLORALBUNNY

FollowMal wrote:
I am SO copying your last sig line, Bun, if that's ok with you?
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I hope you already have. We are browncoats, after all.

bun
9/30 Happy AnniVersary, BDM!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:02 PM

FLORALBUNNY

Aha, Max, I am relieved. When I first read down the thread, I thought I'd suffered a short-term memory blowout. Then went back to discover that yes, there *were* two different names, but had to question if perhaps you (Max and Chap) were a couple.

And now, as we sail rapidly toward 23,000 members, I see SirFrancis coming up the ramp. That'll take care of the second dish of strawberries. :-)

Max and SirF, y'all come on up to the galley and question the buffet. Lots of crew up there discussing things and chowing down. Plates are at the forward end of the table, shimmerwine fountain at the after end. Ice-planets in the cooler, bottom shelf. We've been re-supplied with six flavors, so rummage around until you find what you like.

Please try not to step on ShipsCat, or into her dish.

bun
9/30 Happy AnniVersary, BDM!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:50 PM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

Welcome to all ye Newbies! And thanks to the Welcome Mule for all the greetin's and hot totties. Were we a true cult, I'll believe ChapMax, er, MaxChap just got "love bombed". The difference here is that once yer rank & file, you still get love bombs. Finding this thread tonight was like that.

'Course like anywhere else in the 'Verse there's places you'd best steer clear of if you're faint of heart. But the good news flip side of that is there ain't nuthin'--NUTHIN' I say--as a good old bar fight. Just don't have it at the Forsaken Pub. They're just honest folk, that venture to their favorite virtual watering hole to have a good time. If fisticuffs are your purticular wont, there's some dandy places to go. Sadly, not all fights be according to Hoyle, but you can always just leave the ring. [Jayne pockets the ring. No, you dolt. Not that kind of ring! Puts ring back on table.]

There are even groups within groups and groups of groups and ungroups and anti-groups. It's like a Firefly Mall. Go out and explore. Seek out new life and new civili...oops. Sorry. You get the drift.

"Well, here I am."

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:01 PM

Go out and explore. Seek out new life and new civili...oops. Sorry. You get the drift.

You made me laugh...I am a trekkie too...My hubby and I are seriously into scifi...

"Live long and prosper" Love that Spock...Hot.

You are all a group of very nice people...perhaps what I was needing the most was all the nice comments...life is great but it has been ruff this past few weeks...mu hubby has been on a case and coming home from the office at "who knows when" and this will last until it goes to trial...so this have been very uplifting...

for everyone!

By the way, this morning I was feeling like this...

:hmmm:

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

BUFF

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:51 PM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

Quote:
Originally posted by MaximusChapolinius:
You made me laugh...I am a trekkie too...My hubby and I are seriously into scifi...

Have we got some good threads & forums for you then!
http://www.fireflyfans.net/threadlist.asp?b=8
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=8&t=23767
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=23827

Quote:

Love that Spock...Hot.

Never quite got that. It's the "You-got-the-cure-for-his-repression-Nurse-Chapel" syndrome. And you know he can be "cured" because he looks like Satan

. But me, I don't get it.

Quote:

You are all a group of very nice people...perhaps what I was needing the most was all the nice comments...life is great but it has been ruff this past few weeks...mu hubby has been on a case and coming home from the office at "who knows when" and this will last until it goes to trial...so this have been very uplifting...

for everyone!

Aw, shucks; 'tweren't nuthin'...

So, is everyone in the DC area a lawyer or is that just the image y'all like to project to the rest of us??

Quote:

By the way, this morning I was feeling like this... :hmmm:

Morning sickness? Well if you are: CONGRATS! If you're not, why not join us at the Foresaken Pub? Aw, heck, it's virtual liquor, stop by either way!

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=24220&m=385252#385252

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BUFF

Pardon, ma'am, but I reckon I don't rightly know what that might be referin' to. You said anyone could be in it, but I'm in it already at least twice a day, so maybe you're talkin' 'bout somethin' else?

And you tell that man o' yours that the trial can just wait and he needs to join up right now.

"Well, here I am."

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:01 PM

Not sure...morning was nuts... we'll see. keep my fingers crossed...

Laughed at everything you posted...

Spock? Well, not sure there...but I have a hard time picking between the sexy Cpt. Kirk and the logical sexy Spock...

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

BUFF

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:29 PM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

Fingers and toes crossed here for ya, too.

Buff as in Buffy? Help me out here...

Sexy Kirk...You didn't by chance see the God-awful Shatner roast on ComedyCentral, did you? (yes, it had it's moments, but Schat-illogical "humor" can you cram, er, put in a two hour show? Well, when you have Andy Dick and George Takei sitting on the same dias, apparently quite a lot. Bill for his part sat with this really weird, frozen expression of "yes, I'm smiling but not sure why" that only broke once toward the end when he actually was amused (sadly I don't remember the bit).

Sexy Spock made an appearance at the very beginning in a badly scripted, badly acted (Leonard! we expect more, gorrammit!) pre-recorded phone skit.

The whole thing made me feel unwashed and unwashable.

If you did see it, sorry for the needless recap. If you saw it and enjoyed it, I'm afraid we're going to have to put you in the airlock.

"Well, here I am."

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Wednesday, September 27, 2006 3:38 AM

If you did see it, sorry for the needless recap. If you saw it and enjoyed it, I'm afraid we're going to have to put you in the airlock.

No, I did not see it...you made me laugh again!

... William Shatner...that is another story...

BTW- Leonard is really a wonderful photographer...He is mostly into hands. Hint- hint-

As far as your dogs: 65 pounds!!!!!!!!!! I have two chow chows and they are the friendliest dogs ever...Chows have a bad reputation...but I think is all about the owners and the way a dog is raised...What kind of dogs you have?

FYI: BUFF means- Browncoats United Firefly Forever.

Nice talking to you! I love to see pictures of where you live!

Have a good one and you all Browncoats Members and BUFF members!

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

BUFF

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Wednesday, September 27, 2006 5:24 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

Quote:
Originally posted by MaximusChapolinius:
No, I did not see it...you made me laugh again!

No bigger turn-on for a self-absorbed quasi-comedian than an audience that gets his/her humor.

Quote:
BTW- Leonard is really a wonderful photographer...He is mostly into hands. Hint- hint-

Wow, he is good. http://www.leonardnimoyphotography.com/
But he seems to be more into nudes than hands...
http://www.geocities.com/ml1701/tokhat/AMOK.JPG

Quote:
... William Shatner...that is another story...

Er, beg to differ: sounds a bit like the same story...but in typical over the top Shatner fashion
http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/celebphoto/williamshatner/

[couldn't find the real deal yet, but this is pretty close to the way Shat's face was for the WHOLE Butt Roast, maybe a bit more strained. Now I'm thinking maybe Botox?

Quote:
As far as your dogs: 65 pounds!!!!!!!!!! I have two chow chows and they are the friendliest dogs ever...Chows have a bad reputation...but I think is all about the owners and the way a dog is raised...What kind of dogs you have?

Answer in blog -- http://www.fireflyfans.net/showblog.asp?b=5160

Quote:
FYI: BUFF means- Browncoats United Firefly Forever.

Thank you. I have this thing about needing to know things; kind of obsessive really.

Quote:
I love to see pictures of where you live!

See above mentioned blog

"Well, here I am."

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Thursday, September 28, 2006 6:07 AM

WOW! Nice place! Love the dogs! Oh my Gosh...they seem to be having such a great time. I will post pictures as soon as I get everything straight...

I just moved and I am still dealing with the movers...They broke and scratched so many things...I can not even keep count anymore...

On a related note:

IMHO it seems that more and more people just "go to the THE JOB" ...

in other words, just show up, if so..., and then don't even try to do the job...going the extra mile is rapidly dissapearing and what is even worse is that we put up with the bad customer service beacuse if not, we are viewed as complainers or as bia...tches. (forgive me please if I broke any rules) Now that I am almost done with my complaints...I feel like taking it up with the alliance and do this...

Let's move on to another topic:

Leonard Nimoy's Pictures...Very well done. He said it was his second passion...not sure as to what was the first one...

About William Shatner: I agree with you...my MIL (mother in law) also thinks the exact same way than you about William Shatner...the current W.S. ... but I am totally talking about The W.S. on the original series...

ah!!!! Capt. Kirk...breaking hearts all throughtout the galaxy...where no man has gone before, seeking new lives...new...ah...even the aliens went crazy for him...

Now that I have had my fun...I am ready to go to work.

It has been a real pleasure exchanging info and websites with you! Hope to be able to post a picture of my doggies here soon! Ciao

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

BUFF

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Friday, September 29, 2006 7:03 AM

Today I came across something very touching...is called:

A Lesson in Humanity

Years AGO, a 10-YEAR-OLD BOY APPROACHED the counter of a soda and climbed on to a stoll. "What does an ice cream sundae cost?" he asked the waitress.

"Fifty cents" she answered.

The youngster reached deep in his pockets and pull out an assortment of change, counting it carefully as the waitress grew impatient. She had "bigger" customers to wait on.

"Well, how much would just plain ice cream be? the boy asked.

The waitress responded with noticeable irritation in her voice, "Thirty-five cents."

Again, the boy slowly counted his money. "May I have some plain ice cream in a dish then, please? He gave the waitress the correct amount and she brought him the ice cream.

Later, the waitress returned to clear the boy's dish and when she picked it up, she felt a lump in her throat. There on the counter the boy had left two nickels and five pennies. She realized that he had enough money for the sundae, but sacrificed it so that he could leave her a tip.

The moral: Before passing judgement, first treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

Adapted from a Lifetime of Success Pat Williams Fleming H Revell

Do you have a story like this one?

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

BUFF

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Friday, September 29, 2006 12:02 PM

GICHIN

Boy my wife has been happy to find this board.

Only thing making her happier is me talking her out of tossing Firefly into a return pile. We are not really TV folks, but I do not know how I missed this train until so much later.

Thanks for making my sweetie so welcome here!

Hubby to Chapoliniuswhatever

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Friday, September 29, 2006 12:55 PM

Welcome, Gichin! Grab a strawberry and a mug of Mudder's Milk!

You're eligible for a browncoat yourself, naturally. If FollowMal doesn't find you soon, come by the storeroom where I do my repair and recycling on previously loved outerwear. I think there's a used 'coat that'll fit you, more or less.

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I'm pointin' right at it!

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Monday, October 2, 2006 9:34 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

As in "Funakoshi"? (if it is, don't get too excited; I Googled it 'fore answerin'.)

Finally, we meet the man behind the curtain. Welcome to the ranks. You'll find Kelkhil's Pub serves the best fare in the 'Verse. Especially if that Mudder's Milk swill's not to your liking. I understand they have the best of that, too, but fermented swill is swill none-the-less. The company there can't be beat.

"Well, here I am."

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Monday, October 2, 2006 10:30 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

Don't know if it ever got back to you or not, but in the midst of either my drunken debacle at Kelkhil's or my apologies for it the next day, but I mentioned your Maybe-Baby to MSG who is in the same state. Everyone's keepin' their fingers crossed all across the 'Verse that all goes well fer each fambly. But youse two might wanna share yer common experiences. Or not. I only offer possibilities.

Also, we're offerin' welcomes to yer husband Gichin. COOL! He's here at last.

"Well, here I am."

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Monday, October 2, 2006 1:05 PM

JONNYQUEST:

You are really the life of the party... No questions. My Gichin has had a terrible day today...My prayers for a better good night and a grat tomorrow!

Don't know if it ever got back to you or not, but in the midst of either my drunken debacle at Kelkhil's or my apologies for it the next day, but I mentioned your Maybe-Baby to MSG who is in the same state. Everyone's keepin' their fingers crossed all across the 'Verse that all goes well fer each fambly. But youse two might wanna share yer common experiences. Or not. I only offer possibilities.

Oh, MY gosh, Thank you, thank you and more thank yous.

You are very, very detail oriented person. No wonder you love dogs.

On a related note:

I think I need one of those nights at the pub...

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

BUFF

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Monday, October 2, 2006 1:08 PM

Doncoat,

Thank you so much for the welcome. Since my Gichin can not come here today...at least its looking like that...(still at the office...:(

Make sure you have an extra large, extra long coat for him...

"Don't cry because it's over---smile because it happened!

BUFF

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Monday, October 2, 2006 1:46 PM

Uh-oh... that's a tall order. Literally.

I do have some extra leather around from some 'coats that couldn't be salvaged. Maybe I could tack some extra length on the sleeves and bottom. Think that would work?

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I'm pointin' right at it!

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Monday, October 2, 2006 1:48 PM

Grr. Arrgh. Double post.

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Monday, October 2, 2006 2:01 PM

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Originally posted by DonCoat:
Uh-oh... that's a tall order. Literally.

I do have some extra leather around from some 'coats that couldn't be salvaged. Maybe I could tack some extra length on the sleeves and bottom. Think that would work?

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I'm pointin' right at it!

I think it would, DonCoat, except I got a shipment of extra long 'coats in. You see, RadarRese, who minds the storeroom is always thinkin' about what needs done next and she's been gaugin' some of the taller long legged folk who have joined our ranks lately and decided we needed to lay in some stores of longer 'coats.

So for today.. I got this covered.

Go to www.bigdamnthankyou.com and check it out!

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Monday, October 2, 2006 2:06 PM