76th Independent Battalion-Part 23 by Tristan

Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

Friends are the 'verse's best way of telling you that you are not alone in this crapheap of a world. Friends who are also Soldiers keep you alive to see it.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2007 7:22 AM

Them ain't 'maters, baby....

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Rule #1 for a healthy and productive life..."don't p*ss off the redhead!"

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Wednesday, November 7, 2007 9:05 AM

MSG

HUGS Zeph...

LOl Phoebe... so you'd like some jokes about needing some lead in his weapon... or perhaps some jokes about fine tuning his targeting??? Giggle

At this point I'm just glad I won't be there... I don't duck all that well..

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

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Thursday, November 8, 2007 2:03 AM

Thursday morning bump.

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Thursday, November 8, 2007 2:50 AM

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

Mornin' 76th!

Seven days and a very early wake up and I am southbound on Delta to Atlanta to meet Jimi.

Hope everyone is having a good week and getting prepared for the holidays.

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Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

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Thursday, November 8, 2007 3:12 AM

It's a pity you are too far away to be at the shindigs, MsG, they are loads of fun. Hell, you've been to one of them.

Boothe, you have some img tags in your signature that you could do without.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

It's unfortunate what we find pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye is seldom the same.

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Thursday, November 8, 2007 8:02 AM

New newswave has been sent around. If anyone needs a copy, please let me know and I'll add you to the list!

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Thursday, November 8, 2007 10:11 AM

..new newswave rec'd! Very Nice and, as always; thank you.

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Friday, November 9, 2007 2:41 AM

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

Mornin' 76th!

One week to the shindig at the Colonel's! Can't wait to see everyone.

Quote:
Originally posted by Kaele:
New newswave has been sent around. If anyone needs a copy, please let me know and I'll add you to the list!

Gorram it! Yahoo must have dumped it into my bulk box again and I deleted by mistake.

Could you resend it to me Cap'n?

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Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

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Friday, November 9, 2007 2:49 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:

One week to the shindig at the Colonel's! Can't wait to see everyone.

This time next week I'll be still sittin at this desk. But, I'll be annoying them with my hyperactivity even MORE than usual...."we're off to see the colonel" comes to mind!!!!

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Friday, November 9, 2007 5:29 AM

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Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Mornin' 76th!
Gorram it! Yahoo must have dumped it into my bulk box again and I deleted by mistake.

Could you resend it to me Cap'n?

Sure can, XO.

But you'd have to give me a chocolate chip cookie and ten pushups.

(what you push up is your choice, can be ten beers...in fact, that's preferable.

)

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Friday, November 9, 2007 5:33 AM

MSG

Is that like tea and cake or death???

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

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Friday, November 9, 2007 5:37 AM

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Originally posted by msg:
Is that like tea and cake or death???

No, just "cake or death".

No need complicating the matter. ;)

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Friday, November 9, 2007 6:12 AM

MSG

but but tea is so yummy

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

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Friday, November 9, 2007 7:44 AM

WACKYNEPHEW

Wish I was going to the shindig as it is a mere 12 hr drive from where I am.

I'm hoping to make one of the Chattanooga Cons at the beginning of '08(Also a 12 hr drive). I've a question though: As a new guy, should I invest in body armor for when I meet you all at a shindig?

I have this recurring dream where I walk in to a 76th shindig, I introduce myself, then all present pull out their sidearms and shoot little yellow smiley faces like this one

at me.

What? I'm sober I swear.

Ya'll have a great weekend!!

PVT Rican

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"The lion and the calf shall lie down together but the calf won't get much sleep." Woody Allen

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Friday, November 9, 2007 7:59 AM

No armor is needed, the rounds don't really hurt that bad.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

It's unfortunate what we find pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye is seldom the same.

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Friday, November 9, 2007 2:16 PM

Well, seems I'm paying it forward.

The lovely BigRosie had me at her house for a weekend, and I'm going to be housing PVT Jack Gibbons for an evening. There's a BSG event in Philadelphia and I'm somewhere near one of the theaters and he needs somewhere to sleep for the night.

Remember him from D*C? He's the one who won the BSG costume contest as Romo Lampkin. And he also dresses up like Badger.

:) Yay!

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:26 AM

...alright! Kaele & Jack...have a great visit.

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Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:30 PM

MAGDALENA

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

Who could forget Jack...? He's my favourite guy with a diamond the size of a testicle in his pocket!!

...what?

He is!

Middle pic is him as Badger brandishing the said diamond... you guys!!!!

CPT Magda Martin, CO of India Co. (Australasia)
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Saturday, November 10, 2007 8:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by WackyNephew:
Wish I was going to the shindig as it is a mere 12 hr drive from where I am. I'm hoping to make one of the Chattanooga Cons at the beginning of '08(Also a 12 hr drive). I've a question though: As a new guy, should I invest in body armor for when I meet you all at a shindig? I have this recurring dream where I walk in to a 76th shindig, I introduce myself, then all present pull out their sidearms and shoot little yellow smiley faces like this one at me.

What? I'm sober I swear.

Ya'll have a great weekend!!

PVT Rican

I'll let ya know if the armor is neccessary, Rican...it'll be my first shindig

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Sunday, November 11, 2007 8:14 PM

Well, Jack's little overnight is going to be a mini-shindig.

Because of my hectic Tuesday between trucking him to the train station and my worries about my son's half day of school, I don't want to be stuck in traffic and have my son come home to an empty house. So I've asked Daisy to spend the night. :) She will be babysitting for me on Tuesday.

Tuesday morning will be a 76th breakfast at my house!

Short but sweet.

We'll work on getting Jack out here for a longer visit next time.

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Monday, November 12, 2007 2:20 AM

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

Mornin' 76th!

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

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Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

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Monday, November 12, 2007 2:48 AM

'Twas grand, truly grand as seems to be fairly regular these days....

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Monday, November 12, 2007 5:04 AM

Morning all... not sure who has or hasn't heard, but I'm changing from MSG to MSB ( check my log for long explaination) HUGS and hope you all had a great weekend!!!

Kaele... give my best to Jack and let him know I still doubt that testicle measurement...

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Monday, November 12, 2007 7:53 PM

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Originally posted by MSB:
Kaele... give my best to Jack and let him know I still doubt that testicle measurement...

I shall give him your regards, but you're out of luck if you think I'm asking him for proof! LOL

Right now, he's crashed on my sofabed. He had a very long day, but he's here safe and sound. Gotta drive him downtown tomorrow morning for his train, so all we'll get to do is breakfast here. Ah well. :)

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:01 AM

. morning. tuesday. bump.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:14 AM

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

Mornin' 76th!

It's another glorious day in the Independent Army! Another chance to strike down the Alliance and enjoy our freedoms.

Shindig in three days!

MsB I sent you a PM.

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Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:50 AM

Happy Tuesday, my comrades...is it Friday 5PM yet??????

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Rule #1 for a healthy and productive life..."don't p*ss off the redhead!"

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 3:21 AM

mornin' soldiers.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

It's unfortunate what we find pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye is seldom the same.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:21 AM

...almost time to head home...(thank heavens).. so here's a little bump for the road.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:24 AM

I did and thanks Browncoat1 :)

Ah I see so now you're on his side...giggle HUGS Kaele and I hope you all had fun!

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You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:31 AM

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

Mornin' 76th!

You're most welcome MsB.

Two days to the shindig! I'm already packed and ready to go.

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Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:39 AM

morning. coffee. bump.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:41 AM

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Originally posted by BrownCoat1:

Two days to the shindig! I'm already packed and ready to go.

gonna be a long 2 days here at work, waiting to head on out of here and get back with family again.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:01 AM

Sigh so wish I was going to be there... Tristan's going nuts getting ready. :)

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:44 AM

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Originally posted by MSB:
Kaele and I hope you all had fun!

For what little time we had, yes it was fun. :)

I got a PM from him and he got home safely. I felt like a terrible host for leaving him on his own at the train station, but I had a parent teacher conference yesterday afternoon I had to be home for. We did get to grab a drink and croissant and chat for a few minutes before I had to run home, so it worked out ok.

I have decided that there will be a larger Echo Company shindig at my house at some point after the holidays. Not sure when, but it's GONNA happen!

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 2:25 AM

mornin' soldiers.

Shindig tomorrow. I can't wait!

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

It's unfortunate what we find pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye is seldom the same.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 2:26 AM

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

Mornin' 76th!

Hope everyone is having a good week so far. It sure has passed slow enough, that's for sure. Hopefully today won't drag by.

Got everything packed and ready to go. I'll be in Atlanta tomorrow around 8am. I'll probably knock around downtown to kill sometime until the others arrive in the afternoon.

Looking forward to seein' everyone again tomorrow.

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Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:19 AM

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Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Looking forward to seein' everyone again tomorrow.

DAMN STRAIGHT!!

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 8:59 AM

I feel compelled to warn you that Tristan's stocking up on ammo and has created several strategic cashes of spare ammo...

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:22 AM

I still have 1.5 ish 8,000 round bags, but thanks for the warning. I'll make sure all of mine are charged and loaded. :P

*snuggles MsB*

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

It's unfortunate what we find pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye is seldom the same.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:23 AM

*snuggles Jimi*

well forewarned is forearmed and with the 76th armed is always better ;)

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:26 AM

BROWNCOATGUNSLINGER

Hey all... I saw you guys at D*con... was impressed with your parade, not a marcher myself I march with another fan group instead.

Just wondering, what is up with the pristine uniforms?

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:37 AM

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Originally posted by BrowncoatGunslinger:
Hey all... I saw you guys at D*con... was impressed with your parade, not a marcher myself I march with another fan group instead.

Just wondering, what is up with the pristine uniforms?

we want the "going off to war, at the beginning" look for the parades, not the "beat to hell-n-gone at serenity valley" look. some of us are working on more battle-worn kit for other times though.

and not marching, or belonging to another fangroup, does not preclude you from joining. although, we did have a 501st member march with us last year instead of them.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:42 AM

BROWNCOATGUNSLINGER

Oh gods, I would never march with a Star Wars group. No I marched with the Aliens Colonial Marines.

So since the only con I attend with a parade is D*con, and no offense to you guys wouldn't march with you... is it possible to still join the 76th to plunder your resources for my own battle worn costume?

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:48 AM

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Originally posted by BrowncoatGunslinger:
Oh gods, I would never march with a Star Wars group. No I marched with the Aliens Colonial Marines.

So since the only con I attend with a parade is D*con, and no offense to you guys wouldn't march with you... is it possible to still join the 76th to plunder your resources for my own battle worn costume?

you can join and enjoy the weirdness that is the 76th.

like I said, marching ain't required. Having fun is.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:53 AM

You can be like me ... I'm support staff :)

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:13 AM