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Browncoat Bar and Grill- Salute to Topless Bartenders

POSTED BY: MSB
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:29 AM

MSB


Thought I should give Kelkhil his props for hanging in there and for being our favorite shirtless bartender...

Old thread here

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=32407&m=580494#580494
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:29 AM

KELKHIL


HA! Mine!

*Does the Dance of Firstiness*





Some men just wanna watch the world burn


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The Shirtless Forsaken


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:31 AM

MSB


Well it's only right you should have firsties as the thread's in your honor and all...

HUGS Kelkhil

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:41 AM

KELKHIL


Why thankee MSB!

On a scary note: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/682436/Raimi_to_Produce_Wizards_
First_Rule.html


loved the first books. Last couple I have not read cuz well I could not get into them.


Here's for hoping we get to see a rat and a cauldron!

Some men just wanna watch the world burn


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:43 AM

MSB


Trust in Sam... he never goes wrong:) All will be well:)

( yes I have great faith in Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell...as they are near godlike)

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:47 AM

GORRAMGROUPIE


Dang, I thought you meant topless, not shirtless, and I was all excited!
Not that Kel doesn't do a great job, just a distinct lack of mammaries.

OOOhhh on teh show, I can't wait to see it(note to self, get cable/satellite)

'Who are you and how did you get in here?' 'I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.'
Police Squad

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:53 AM

MSB




There you go Gorram...nice and topless



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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:06 AM

GORRAMGROUPIE


Bah, you tease! Never mind, I'll just go home and get my eyefull there!

'Who are you and how did you get in here?' 'I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.'
Police Squad

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:18 AM

FREELANCERTEX


oh dear lord @_@ i'm too young for this place.

had a funny day at school today. Astronomy lecture followed by astronomy lab. I seem to be one of very few (or the only one) who understands what's going on, and in the lab I was helping a bunch of other kids mapping stars' ascensions on the star globe (so cool, I want one). one of them said "can you please teach this class?" "yeah what year are you?" to which I of course replied "I'm a freshman." the collective response was "NUH-UH!!" XD the way they said it was so priceless, I had to chuckle a little.

Just thought I'd share.

Barkeep, hot chocolate please.


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:19 PM

MSB


Way to go FLT!!! Yeah some people are just natural born teachers!!

Gorram- awwww diddums ...sorry sweety no way I'd flash you... or anyone else ( with one obvious exception)

but hey topless Inara is pretty hot!!

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:34 PM

GORRAMGROUPIE


Well, to be perfectly proper, I was actually referring to the pic of Inara being backwards to the camera, but can't deny the luck of a certain Nevadian!

'Who are you and how did you get in here?' 'I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.'
Police Squad

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:59 PM

GEE




Happy Gee, been home, spent an hour and half writing music then came home again and been happily working on tracks to put on compilation cds so other half's kids can get exposed to music other than classical and nursery rhymes in the classroom.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:54 PM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by MSB:
Gorram- awwww diddums ...sorry sweety no way I'd flash you... or anyone else ( with one obvious exception)

awww... but what if i asked you
really nicely?

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:56 PM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by gee:

you know...
you have a really nice smile.
and i'm referring to the one you finally posted in the picture thread.
not the one quoted above. =) XD

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 2:32 PM

KELKHIL


Quote:

Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Quote:

Originally posted by MSB:
Gorram- awwww diddums ...sorry sweety no way I'd flash you... or anyone else ( with one obvious exception)

awww... but what if i asked you
really nicely?




Umm yeah I got nothing.

Just gonna head to my bunk with that image.

Some men just wanna watch the world burn


Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 3:12 PM

MSB


For you Hk...anything HUGS

*giggles and flashes HK*

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 3:27 PM

DANCINGNEKO


Hey all.

Kel, (or anyone) could I get a smoother-laced whisky...ll, I'll take a in' smoother-laced smoother with a smoother side....
I agree with River..."...make me stone..."
*takes a deep breath, grabs the trashcan filled with empties, picks up a pair of safety goggles, and various implements of smashing*
Sorry folk...at this rate, I'm done...there's nothing that I can see to keep me where I am once I've fulfilled my commitment for the year.
I may lurk and read, but I'm going to be in self-imposed exile in th' ship.
*walks quietly into the breakables room, shuts the door very carefully*
*spends the next few hours venting, then cleans up the room of the shards, replaces some of the breakables*
*leaves hug-traps for RIMG*
*places a standing order of chocolate for MsB and Emma*
*pays for a 5-year supply of 'Dew and ice cream sammiches for HK*
*pays for a round of drinks for all the Bar and Grill folks, and orders a round be delivered to the imponderables*
*picks a dark shadow to step into, and vanishes into long-term lurk mode*


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 3:34 PM

RIVERFLAN


Just dropping here, changing the subject now I'm good at that aren't I?

A large root beer, por favor, while I study some spanish. -I mean espanol, of course

And I'm working on the sig, I just don't have enough time *grr, argh* You'll see what I don't have enough time to do once I get my sig up (and, hopefully it won't cause someone's internet's to malfunction)

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:27 PM

FREELANCERTEX


Quote:

Originally posted by MSB: Way to go FLT!!! Yeah some people are just natural born teachers!!

lol thanks ^_^ I'm only a natural born teacher when it comes to things that REALLY make sense lol. I don't mind helpin ppl in class, but teaching isn't for me :-\

*gets RF a large rootbeer* necesita ayuda con el espanol, chica? *espanol just doesnt look right without the little ~ above the n ><* {may have missed an article, might need a 'la' in front of the ayuda, been a while since i've spoken spanish)


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:57 PM

STINKINGROSE


Ah, the mysterious tilde. I can never get it over the n, I always wind up with it as the next character. Luckily I do not type "pin~ata" often.

Pinyata is not an acceptable substitute, no matter how phonetically correct it may be.


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 5:15 PM

MSB


HUGS Neko...oh honey I hope nothing bad happened...

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 5:25 PM

FREELANCERTEX


SR, u have to hit ctrl+shift+the ~ key, then u type n and the tilde will be over it ^_^ doesn't work on forums though, dunno why word modification is suspended outside of microsoft word :-\


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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:47 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Quote:

Originally posted by Kelkhil:
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/682436/Raimi_to_Produce_Wizards_
First_Rule.html


Doooooooooooooood!

And yes, Gee, I am in agreement with the Kitten that it was lovely to see you at last. I should have mentioned it earier


I don't think that being cautiously ashamed, or selectively ashamed, or in any way ashamed of who I am is any way to live my life.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:56 PM

EMMARIGBY


Neko! What's up love? I'm so sorry to see you so very stressed. Come share some of that chocolate with me and I'll give you a back rub. MsB, put your top back on after flashing HK and I'll rub your back too (or leave it off if you like, no-one would object!!)

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 1:31 AM

GEE


Morning all,

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles Neko, hope they sort out soon

*mumbles embarrassed thanks to the Browncoats spying my mug*

I never know what to say in these situations, you want to see socially awkward, try paying me a complement after a gig, there is a reason I hide behind an enormous drum kit but figured some of you might like to see who the loon is!

Anyway, have to get back on with my day

*magics up a round of drinks for everyone and disappears in a puff of logic*

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:36 AM

KELKHIL


Morning all....

Was on my way to work when something happened that I have never experienced before;

THey activated teh Emergency Broadcast System and enformed everyone to stay off the roads.

Needless to say I turned myself around and headed for home.

Hope all in the area of this storm stay safe today.

*leaves out Hot Chocolate, warm Vernors with candycanes, Tea, the Good Stuff, and a -1.11C Dew*

Be safe all and I will try to pop in later.

Some men just wanna watch the world burn


Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken


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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:06 AM

FREELANCERTEX


wow...that's some nasty weather then.

barkeep, I'm gonna need the strongest stuff u got, it's gonna be a long-ass day.


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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:25 AM

MSB


Waaaa I want some kind of emergency warning that forces me to stay home.... oh that would be so lovely. My dad would build a fire and I could sleep and sleep ( though I did get decent sleep last night so I am not tired)and read books and talk on the phone... ok stopping now

Do feel loads better though... flu is starting to go away ( yes the irony that I refused a flu shot last week on the premise that I never get the flu has occurred to me)

HUGS to all and good energy to Kelkhil that the storm will be a fun snow day :)



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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:32 AM

EMMARIGBY


Hah! My first response was also one of jealosy rather than concern (for which I feel justly ashamed!)

Hope you don't have to deal with property damage, Kelkil.



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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 6:19 AM

MSB


Yeah you can tell that teacher cabin fever has arrived in full force... all we can think about is getting days off...

HUGS all



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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:08 AM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
Hah! My first response was also one of jealosy rather than concern (for which I feel justly ashamed!)

Huh. I didn't feel shame at all. I just threw ice daggers at my monitor. XD

At -40degF and high winds that strip the bark off trees and close interstate highways, I'm not exactly feelin' sympathetic at the mo'.

But I guess I have a world to save with my altruistic humanitarian work... ((heroic sigh))

((snikker))

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:11 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


Godd morning. Not much to say right now. Just...HI!


Gots mad skillz, loves playing with matches.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:34 AM

KELKHIL


Quote:

Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
At -40degF and high winds that strip the bark off trees and close interstate highways, I'm not exactly feelin' sympathetic at the mo'.

But I guess I have a world to save with my altruistic humanitarian work... ((heroic sigh))

((snikker))



See I can do my work from home. Just can't answer my work phone but they all know my cell so I am still reachable.

it is only -25F with 50MPH winds here at the moment. Looks like the sun might make a brief apperance as well.... not that we can really see it through the drifting snow.

I appreciate your work oh Sneaky One.

*sets a -1.11C Dew out for when she is warm enough for it*

Some men just wanna watch the world burn


Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken


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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:42 AM

ZEROKIRYU


It's so damn cold here!!!

We had some pretty wicked winds last night, but that's about it.

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Just who is who, I can't say" - Hyde

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:50 AM

EMMARIGBY


Apparently we might have snow in the UK before the end of the week which might be fun if I wasn't working.

Talking of not working, I have my probationary review meeting tomorrow. There will be one of three outcomes. They'll either fire me, try to hire me permanently (and they better ask nicely!) or try to extend my reduced pay 'trial' period in which case I shall very politely tell them to stick their job! At this moment in time I am honestly not sure which of these options I would prefer! There would be a certain degree of relief to knowing I didn't have to come back here after half term! Anyway, vague and directionless wishes of luck would be most appreciated!

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:27 AM

MSB


HUGS Em tightly.. I hope they hire you and you get to tell them to shove off because you've got a better offer... though I know what you mean.

My house just sold and I am moving. I might have held off and finished the year, but I have reached the point where my uncaring, passive aggressive, useless administration has made me unwilling to help them out ( plus I really want to go home) so I am moving before the end of 3rd term... wish them luck on finding a replacement...

HK- unapologetic suits you:) HUGS




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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:36 AM

MSB


bumping for humor





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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:00 PM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN


*strides in, grabs a bottle of bourbon, heads to the breakables room, plays Bodies at full volume, and shuts the door*

I'm gonna hurt someone.

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

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 1:09 PM

HELL'S KITTEN


awww... =(

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 1:24 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER


Point us in the right direction Whims. Seems it's been that sort while for most. (Has a strange Forsakeny sort of feeling)


Gots mad skillz, loves playing with matches.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 1:54 PM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN


I don't know NVG, we're talking about the government here. They are legion, they are imbeciles, and they are armed with miles of red tape.



This is a battle where you'd most definitely be on the losing side even if it's not the wrong one.

Still would be great fun to hurt one of them though. Yes, hurt them slowly and with great joy.

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

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:05 PM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


Quote:

Originally posted by Whimsicalnbrainpan:
I don't know NVG, we're talking about the government here. They are legion, they are imbeciles, and they are armed with miles of red tape.



This is a battle where you'd most definitely be on the losing side even if it's not the wrong one.

Still would be great fun to hurt one of them though. Yes, hurt them slowly and with great joy.



Aww Whims! *hugs* What happened? Do you need the spiked bat? Vinny and Joey? A good alibi??

I'm here for ya!

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:53 PM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN


Thanks Avery I know you've always got my back girl.

Long story short I'm being denied coverage on something I desperately need medically. Apparently to get it covered I have to be in renal failure or have diabetes.

I'd love to have Vinny and Joey abduct one of them for me. Then I'd strap them to the chair so I can peel their skin off and pour lemon juice on the raw parts.

Don't think it would change much but it would make me feel better.

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

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:07 PM

RIVERFLAN


NOTICE: $500 in credit for the Browncoat Bar&Grill shall be earned if thou shalt face the cooperate dragon in its lair and bring it back for the torturing process.

Hopefully someone will see that who can do the job


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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:16 PM

BLACKADDER7


mmmm... tiramisu.... *dies in an espresso-soaked ladyfinger bliss*

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:18 PM

FREELANCERTEX


*storms in* finally an end to a long-ass f*cking day. -_ bartender, get me a drink. anything.

*Looks around and hears Whims talking*

*raises hand wildly at Whims* PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME!!!!! I'LL KIDNAP AND TORTURE THEM!!!!

*gathers sword and shield* point me in the direction of the dragon's lair RF. *...picks up camera as an afterthought...just in case*




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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:17 PM

MSB


OK lets get out bats and head on over..... evil government is going down

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:30 PM

STINKINGROSE


.. which one?...

Just so we all show up at the same place, I mean.



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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:58 PM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN


Any of the higher-ups in the Medicare system will do quite nicely (anyone who lives in NC can bring me a Medicaid worker).

When I am done we can put them on the pyre in the Forsaken thread.



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

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:31 PM

ZEROKIRYU


Quote:

Originally posted by MSB:
OK lets get out bats and head on over..... evil government is going down



*Grabs a sword* I'm in.

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