GENERAL DISCUSSIONS

76th Independent Battalion - Part 20

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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 12:25 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Well folks, we're in the home stretch. 22 more days until DragonCon, and we unveil ourselves to the world. Man, I can remember tossing the idea around months ago,, with 200+ days to go, wondering if we might be able to get half a dozen or so folks interested in doing this, and now, we have 35 people marching !!!!! I am proud to serve with each and every one of you.


Gah, enough sentimentality from a blathering SFC. On to the thread details!


Last thread:
http://fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=29653

Home page:
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Dedicated messageboard:
http://76thbattalion.proboards59.com/index.cgi

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We represent a newly-formed unit of Independent soliders at the outbreak of the hostilities (prior to Du Khang and Serenity Valley).
First and foremost, remember that this is a fan-based organization, and our first rule is "Show up. March. Have Fun!"

Our inaugural march will be taking place at DragonCon in Atlanta in September of 2007. Until that date, we ask all recruits to refrain from wearing the uniform in public.

We do have a few rules and regulations that must be met in order to be considered as a member, including uniform requirements and weapons requirements. These will be outlined below. Please be sure to read over all the information and confirm that you can meet all of these requirements before applying for membership. We are not trying to keep people out, but we do want to present a united, uniform Battalion of Independent soldiers, and one of the best ways to do this is to look the same.



There are two basic types of uniforms we will be using: Type A and Type B.

Type A will use Mal as a model:



This "uniform" consists of the following:
•Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs – please see below for approved merchants.
•An undershirt – black or brown, long-sleeved. Button-ups are acceptable but preferably without a high collar.
•The red vest that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•The overcoat that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•Helmet – needed for parade, but other head coverings approved for non-marching appearances (see below).
•Boots – please see below for approved styles and merchants.
•Scarf – Red for enlisted, blue for officers.
•Dark brown belt – 2” is recommended.


The Type B uniform uses Zoe as a model:



This "uniform" consists of the following:
•Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs – please see below for approved merchants.
•An undershirt – black or brown, long-sleeved. Button-ups are acceptable but preferably without a high collar.
•The red vest that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•The "smock" that is worn underneath the red vest. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•Mail sleeves – please see below for approved choices.
•Helmet – needed for parade, but other head coverings approved for non-marching appearances (see below).
•Boots – please see below for approved styles and merchants.
•Scarf – Red for enlisted, blue for officers.
•Dark brown belt – 2” is recommended.


General notes on the uniforms:
•While in all the battle scenes we have seen on screen the uniforms have seen some wear and tear, our unit will not appear that way. DO NOT distress your parade uniform. This pristine uniform is the first uniform we request you have so that you will be able to represent us properly. If you wish to have a ‘battle worn’ look, we ask that you please reserve this for personal appearances and have this as your secondary uniform.

•Sidearms are left up to the individual (pistol and knife--please have them approved by Command before wearing). You DO NOT have to wear a pistol or knife if you do not want to. Note that all knives will need to be peace-bonded for the duration of any appearance you make in uniform.

•Bags and pouches can help complete your outfit. These are also left up to personal choice, but some options are presented below.


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PANTS

These three pants will be the acceptable models. If you have another pair you would like to use, please contact the CO for approval.

http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=CM83&type=store&catego
ry=3930

http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg14.htm

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_4&products_id=461

Any of the above pants will work. It will be necessary to add a dark brown stripe down the sides. An acceptable material for this is grosgrain


VEST

Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch.



OVERCOAT

Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch.
The estimated purchase price will be around $110.00. After the Con, these will be going up in price...I will not be able to keep making them at a loss.





SMOCK/UNDERTUNIC

Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch.
The estimated purchase price will be around $75.00. After the Con, these will be going up in price...I will not be able to keep making them at a loss.




General Overcoat and Smock/Undertunic information:
•Independent Army Patches can be found here: http://www.outtotheblack.com and they will be worn with the triangle pointing up, blue star pointing down.



Any patch with a black star will not be acceptable.

76th Independent Battalion Patch


•Independent Army patch goes on your right shoulder, 76th Battalion patch goes on your left shoulder.


RANK INSIGNIA

On the Type A uniform, the rank insignia is to be worn on the collar.



The rank insignia on the Type B uniform will be centered above the patches on both shoulders:


We will be wearing the US Army ranks, but upside down.

These are the rank equivalents:

E-2 = PVT
E-3 = PFC
CPL = Corporal
E-5 = SGT
E-7 = SFC
1SG = First Sergeant
1LT = Lieutenant

Officers:
http://www.1800nametape.com/army-off.htm#DESERT
Enlisted:
http://www.1800nametape.com/army-enl.htm#DESERT

General Rank Insignia information:
• If you are unsure of your rank check the main website or email the CO or XO.
• You'll notice that several ranks have been dropped. It was decided that redundant ranks would be eliminated. Certain ranks that are missing may be reconstituted should the need arise.


MAIL SLEEVES
You may find the instructions here:
http://upstagereview.org/CostumesArticles/Chainmail.pdf



If you plan on constructing your own chainmaille, the pattern is a 6-in-1 pattern and should be sleeves only.
ArtCat will also be offering these for sale.
If purchased from the CO, the Smock/Undertunic will be constructed with attachments that your chainmaille can be fastened to. If you prefer to construct a harness, please keep it simple and smooth so that it does not wrinkle the back of your Smock/Undertunic.


HELMET/HEAD COVERING

Russian helmet:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/LEG140-1717-1818.html

US M1 helmet:


These can be found in various surplus stores as well as online. Steel pots are acceptable, NOT kevlar helmets.



Soft head covering links:
http://www.sparklingearth.com/products.asp?category=100005
Skull Cap-Red--Item#203 S:203-1032: (for the Enlisted personnel)
Desert Skull Cap-Navy--Item#202:202-1034 (for the officers, commissioned and non-commissioned)
Desert Skull Cap-Black Air Flow--Item#202:202-2007 (for the Snipers and Demos)

General Helmet/Headcovering information
•A Helmet is required to march in formation.
•Approved flydanas/skullcaps may be worn under your helmet.
•During a convention a helmet is not required unless you are participating in a parade. Otherwise no head covering, beret or an approved flydana may be worn.


BOOTS

Mid-calf or knee high boots in shades of mid to dark brown.

Approved links:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277974
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/411,72195_Double-H-Gore-Tex-Lacer-B
oots-Waterproof-For-Men.html
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=306854
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=315859&pn=5
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277975
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=286747
http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/Category.cgi?category=7100&type=store
http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg14a.html

General note on boots:
•Avoid pointed toe boots or overly styled boots. The simpler the style the more uniform you will look compared to the other members.
•Wear your boots sometime before you march in them. It is HIGHLY recommended you do this to wear in the boots and reduce your chance of blisters and chafing.
•Wear your boots with a pair of wool socks. Your local Army/Navy surplus or camping supply should carry them. Cotton or cotton blend socks are not recommended.



SCARF
It has also been decided to use blue scarves for the officers and red for the enlisted. As far as the type of cloth, try for something lightweight, possibly a crepe material. Try to match as closely as possible the colors in the 76th patch for the blue and the vests for the red.


BELTS
We do ask that you try to find a brown belt to wear with your uniform. A 2” belt is recommended for standard holster measurements.

The holsters for your sidearms (if you choose to carry one) do NOT have to match the belt, but it is preferable that they do.

Look around. A brown belt isn't hard to come by, and holsters are relatively easy to find.


MAIN WEAPON

The main weapon of the 76th, as in the series, will be the H&K G36 and it's variants.



EXTRA UNIFORM PIECES

BAGS/PACKS

Links for bags:
http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD
&Store_Code=MSS&Product_Code=088167&Category_Co de=23
http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=1131
http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=1133
http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=7075


General information about patches on bags/packs:
•Please refrain from using the actual 76th patch on uniform pieces other than the coat and smock.
•If you wish to add an Independent Army patch to another piece, please choose only one other piece of your uniform.
•Please try to keep all bags and packs in either leather or a khaki or ‘stonewashed’ color to keep with uniformity.

DOG TAGS

Dogtags can be picked up just about anywhere, and are completely optional, but if you choose to get some, here is the suggested format they should be in.

Line 1: Last name (Can be your real name or a character name you've created)
Line 2: First name, MI (Again, real name or character name.)
Line 3: DOB (Subtract your age from 2511, the Year serenity Valley took place, and either put your month day or make one up)
Line 4: Service Number (Using the 'verse Social Control Number format)
Line 5: Homeworld. There are many to choose from and many places to reference them. (ETW is not a choice)

Example:

LAZARUS,
MIKHAIL D.
DOB 06/22/2486
621,200,1,1984
TITAN




FINISHED UNIFORM

Type A:




Type B:
Complete with ArtCat's mesh sleeves.






______________________________________
Commanding Officer of the 76th Independent Battalion.


More Information: http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

~jimi
Today the walls of the cities, will crumble away, and covering our naked souls, all start singing, shouting, screaming ...

Do you want to see more of Magda? Of course you do. We all do. If you are interested in helping our Dear One to get a laptop with wireless connectivity, please contact PhoenixRose.


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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 1:28 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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


Ha! Firsties!

Mornin' soldiers! 22 days until D*C*. 24 days until we make our first march. It's almost here!

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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:23 AM

MIRCEA


Two and a half more days to make it w/o strangling anyone.

And I start a new job on Monday.


More random thread abuse to come I'm sure.

I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:55 AM

MSG


HUGS good luck Mircea..If you have to strangle someone, try muttering random things while you do it and be in full view of everyone...also try to write a single spaced journal of crazed rantings about the potato people and such first...set up the insanity defense ( Well your honor obviously he didn't know what he was doing or he wouldn't have done it with witnesses...and look at this journal)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 7:26 AM

MIRCEA


I'll keep that advice in mind, MSG.


I think I already have a couple of journels like that laying around. One for each of the voices.

I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 3:32 PM

SISTER


Wednesday night...bump.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 11:10 PM

MAGDALENA

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


white hot molten panic that I depart Australia in 15 days... and BUMP!

Oh and when you're strangling them Mircea - stop suddenly and look over your shoulder and say to the vacant space, "how many more you want me to kill?" that'll keep the others from tackling you mid-strangle...

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Thursday, August 9, 2007 4:34 AM

SISTER


...white, hot, molten EXCITEMENT...it's getting closer...bump

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Thursday, August 9, 2007 5:00 AM

KAELE


Eeek....eeek...eeek.

In three weeks' time, I will be in the car on my way down to Atlanta.

My pants are coming in a few days, they are being shipped! They're the last major part of my uniform. Then Daisy and I can pose and do some uniform pics for everyone.

Know that tickly feeling in the pit of your stomach? Like the anticipation you feel right before the roller coaster goes over the hill? Yeah.... I think alot of the 76th'ers are feeling that right about now.

Caffeine? Who needs caffeine?! I'll be running on pure adrenaline.

~Kaele

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Thursday, August 9, 2007 5:07 AM

MSG


Hey even us non 76-ers are feeling it...the excitement swirling around ...I so can't wait!!!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Thursday, August 9, 2007 3:07 PM

SISTER


Feels like we need a bump here.

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Friday, August 10, 2007 2:40 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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


Mornin' soldiers and our wonderful supporters.

20 days and counting down to The Vortex crawl and the 76ths invasion of Atlanta, but unlike that bastard Sherman we don't plan to burn the city down. Oh we'll take it by storm and have the denizens of Dragon Con buzzing about us for months.

22 days until the parade!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

[img] [/img]

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

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Color Sergeant

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Friday, August 10, 2007 4:09 AM

MSG


Firefly Marathon on SciFi bump:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Friday, August 10, 2007 10:25 AM

MIRCEA


I think I'm going to make the week w/o killing anyone. Just an hour to go.

I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.

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Saturday, August 11, 2007 1:34 AM

SISTER


...anyone heard if Mircea killed anyone?...bump.

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Saturday, August 11, 2007 1:51 AM

CANTER


12 days before I land in Atlanta..

How the hell did that happen so fast!!

I've still got loads to do.

*run around in little circles*
*stop - take deep breaths...try to calm down...one thing at a time...*
*oh screw this....run around in little circles some more *






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Saturday, August 11, 2007 2:48 AM

MAGDALENA

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


13 days for me I think... although it's almost midnight here!! Eeeep!!

But on the bright side I was given a digital camera for my birthday!!! So Yay!! Can't wait to meet you my Southern Hemisphere friend and commrade!!

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Saturday, August 11, 2007 4:22 PM

SISTER


...whee! We're going to watch 300 in a little bit...(never saw it in the theaters..so we rented)...after that..it's outside to watch the Perseid meteor showers...I live SUCH and interesting life.

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Sunday, August 12, 2007 2:34 AM

SISTER


awesome.

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Sunday, August 12, 2007 1:58 PM

SISTER


Stardust is pretty good, too!

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Sunday, August 12, 2007 2:33 PM

MAGDALENA

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


I haven't heard anything about the meteor showers... p'raps they aren't on in Australia yet...

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Monday, August 13, 2007 1:23 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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


Mornin' soldiers and supporters!

15 days until I go on vacation. 17 days until the Vortex Crawl. 19 days until the parade.

It's almost here!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

[img] [/img]

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

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Color Sergeant

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Monday, August 13, 2007 3:38 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Righto, 19 days until we expose ourselves to the world.


Wait, that didn't sound right.


17 days for that sort of thing.

~jimi
I'm gonna show you a little trick that mom showed me when you weren't around. It was for special events just like this. Oh yeah, one more thing...I'm glad you changed your last name, you son of a bitch!

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Monday, August 13, 2007 4:40 AM

MSG


well Jimi considering the tightness of your pants...it's possible your exposure will come sooner:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Monday, August 13, 2007 12:34 PM

SISTER


8th day of 100 degrees....brain is cooked...bump.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 1:09 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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


Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
Righto, 19 days until we expose ourselves to the world.


Wait, that didn't sound right.


17 days for that sort of thing.




Wait. I thought we charged extra for that sort of thing.......

Mornin' Soldiers and supporters! Time to get outta your rack and start a new day. Every day in the 76th is an adventure.

__________________________________________
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 1:18 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


mornin Boothe, sister.

We have had the same weather, sister, 100+ with heat indexes from 110-120 based on humidity and such. Getting in the pool to cool off isn't even helpful.

~jimi
I'm gonna show you a little trick that mom showed me when you weren't around. It was for special events just like this. Oh yeah, one more thing...I'm glad you changed your last name, you son of a bitch!

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 2:47 AM

SISTER


blech...hot weather....

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 3:16 AM

MSG


Yup we're in the 100's too, which is not working well for me. Can't do the exterior paint because it pretty much fries when I put it on...

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:04 AM

MAGDALENA

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


I am so cold here though - I cannot wait to hit some of that hot weather myownself!!

I am coming to the USA next week!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:14 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Bring some cold weather with you.

Put it in your suitcase, I suppose. I don't think that Customs will confiscate it.

*glomps Magda*

~jimi
I'm gonna show you a little trick that mom showed me when you weren't around. It was for special events just like this. Oh yeah, one more thing...I'm glad you changed your last name, you son of a bitch!

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 7:22 AM

CANTER


Quote:
Originally posted by magdalena:

I am coming to the USA next week!!!!!!!!!!!



ME TOO!!!!



Big Damn Browncoat Vote http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html


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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 8:49 AM

MSG


OK this is just too exciting..it's like waiting for Christmas, only better since it lasts many days.

Magda- couldn't resist....squeak squeak

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs


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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:53 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


*sings:

"There are no cats in America, and the streets are paved with cheese!" *

What? What are you all looking at?

~jimi
I'm gonna show you a little trick that mom showed me when you weren't around. It was for special events just like this. Oh yeah, one more thing...I'm glad you changed your last name, you son of a bitch!

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 1:32 AM

SISTER


closer, closer....

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 1:45 AM

FLATTOP


Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
*sings:

"There are no cats in America, and the streets are paved with cheese!" *

What? What are you all looking at?

~jimi
I'm gonna show you a little trick that mom showed me when you weren't around. It was for special events just like this. Oh yeah, one more thing...I'm glad you changed your last name, you son of a bitch!


Fivel?

OK, still gotta stripe my pants, assemble my coat (never really sewn before), and pick up a weapon from a vendor who didn't even know he had it... no stress.
Since when's what I planned and how things've gone been similar?

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:00 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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


Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
Bring some cold weather with you.

Put it in your suitcase, I suppose. I don't think that Customs will confiscate it.




Please do. This heat is getting old.

Course it was a cool 66 degrees this morning when I woke up. What a welcome change to the 100+ heat and high humidity. Then again it could be Mother Nature trying to lull me into a false sense of security.

Just 15 day until the Vortex Crawl! I am on vacation in 13 days! Woot!

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:08 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Yes, Fivel. Good eye (ear).

If you have any troubles with the gun, I still have a couple that are not accounted for, I think.

Boothe, it was made worse by the fact that our AC has been slowly going out, and yesterday it reached the point of unbearable. We talked to the landlord, and some guys came out to fix it, and last night was actually one of the coldest nights indoors that we have had in a while. It was nice. :)

8 days until Canter arrives, and 9 for Magda. :)

~jimi
You're in a Chinese Opium Dem, Timmy. This is where the sport of Dodgeball was invented in the 15th Century ... by Opium-addicted Chinamen. But back then, the Chinamen threw severed heads at each other, instead of the A.D.A.A.-approved balls we use today.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 3:28 AM

MSG


Getting so close...the excitement is just too much!!

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 8:01 AM

SISTER


closer and closer....heh

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 10:11 AM

FIREFLYGAL


Bump for my a/c fix it guy being a Browncoat!!!

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 10:27 AM

MSG


oooh oooh oooh browncoat repairman..that is sooo good! Is he cute???

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:20 AM

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Not my type but a sweet guy.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:24 AM

MSG


Well sweet guy's not my type either so HUGS maybe a hot bad boy browncoat will show up to help

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:12 PM

FIREFLYGAL


Would be nice and I guess I'm thankful it's only in the 90's here. I thought I was going to Atlanta to cool down a bit. I didn't want Mother Nature to take Hot-Lanta seriously, sheesh...

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Thursday, August 16, 2007 12:21 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


mornin' soldiers.


Two weeks from right now I will be waking up and driving to Atlanta.


We are keeping the room at sub-arctic temperatures, aren't we?

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You're in a Chinese Opium Dem, Timmy. This is where the sport of Dodgeball was invented in the 15th Century ... by Opium-addicted Chinamen. But back then, the Chinamen threw severed heads at each other, instead of the A.D.A.A.-approved balls we use today.

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Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:08 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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


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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
Boothe, it was made worse by the fact that our AC has been slowly going out, and yesterday it reached the point of unbearable. We talked to the landlord, and some guys came out to fix it, and last night was actually one of the coldest nights indoors that we have had in a while. It was nice. :)




No AC in the summer in the South = SUCK!

Our AC went out last summer when it was late July/early August and it was in the mid to high 90s with high humidity. It took the repair people two days to get out to look at it and the better part of an afternoon to fix it. Not fun at all. Had to send the wife, kids and animals to her mother's house so they could stay comfortable.

Glad to hear they got it fixed Jimi.

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Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:13 AM

FLATTOP


RIMG - Thanks for the offer, but I think I've got it.
I saw a vendor at a flea market who had what looked to be the proper weapon, but was labled M41. I asked if M41 was a partial designator, or perhaps a manufacturer; the proprietor assured me it was a model M41.
I did some more digging on the 'net and found the full model designation varies by manufacturer, but two examples were: AR-G36-M41, and M41-GL.
He's got what I need, just neither of us knew it.


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Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:22 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Glad to hear it, looking forward to meeting you at the Con. :)

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You're in a Chinese Opium Dem, Timmy. This is where the sport of Dodgeball was invented in the 15th Century ... by Opium-addicted Chinamen. But back then, the Chinamen threw severed heads at each other, instead of the A.D.A.A.-approved balls we use today.

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Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:51 AM

FILLYGIRL

Operative: "Its worse than you know..." Mal: "It usually is."


My turn to B U M P! I am starting to get antsy,...need to finish my vest, and Gorrammit I have to re-sew a stripe on the left leg...





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