76th Independent Battalion Part 42 by BrownCoat1

Sweat beads on your head, the troops shift impatiently.
Word passes through the unit, "10 minutes to moveout". Canteens are passed around, as helmets are refastened. Nervous butterflies rise in your stomach along with an immense sense of pride. Columns form, and the march begins our we move into formation, joining the DC parade...

Sigh... gonna miss yall at DC this year. Have a blast, and know I'm marching with the 76th in spirit.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 2:03 AM

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

No worries ArtCat. Lots of folks can't make it for one reason or another. Just the way it is.

Take care of yourself and know we'll be thinking about you.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:03 AM

It's a hump day...with a nice, long holiday weekend ahead; wish I was heading to D*C; not this year, though.

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Thursday, September 1, 2011 3:14 AM

September first...safe journey to all heading to DragonCon! Friday eve on a long holiday weekend; not bad!

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Friday, September 2, 2011 2:28 AM

FRIDAY!! THREE DAY WEEKEND!! Doesn't get much better than that!

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Sunday, September 4, 2011 6:07 AM

...we lost Internetz for a day and a half...sucks...back now; still another day to go in this long weekend; hoping the D*C crew is having a blast!

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Monday, September 5, 2011 5:07 AM

Labor Day! And for the first time since May of this year; our temps are in the 60's...and we've got lovely rain...which we haven't had in more than a month. Hoping all those 76ers who were lucky enough to get to Dragon*Con this year are doing well and have a safe journey home.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011 2:39 AM

Back to work Tuesday...is this a big suck or a medium suck?

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011 2:40 AM

Hump day bump....the holiday weekend helped speed up the week.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011 2:08 AM

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

Friday-Eve!

Got back from D*C Tuesday. Great marching w/ the 76th again, and none of that minglin' with the SE Browncoats this year. We marched behind them in two columns. Good to see the 76th family again, even if only briefly.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011 3:21 AM

Jealous for all who got to D*C...next year I WILL be there!

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Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:30 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
Jealous for all who got to D*C...next year I WILL be there!

You better be or Akin, Zeph, me and a select commando squad will have to infiltrate TN and abduct you.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:52 AM

YIKES! Saving my $$ NOW!

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Friday, September 9, 2011 2:19 AM

FRIDAY!! Let the weekend begin, already!

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Saturday, September 10, 2011 7:00 AM

Saturday is such a cool day; just wonderful. Got my Wii board up and running...I is happy girl.

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Sunday, September 11, 2011 5:13 AM

Sunday...nearly lost a dog yesterday; chasing deer...not good. Neighbors found her and brought her back...good neighbors!

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Monday, September 12, 2011 2:40 AM

Big Suck...gotta come up with a different name for this day... hmmmm how does "Monday" sound to you?

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Monday, September 12, 2011 11:00 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
Big Suck...gotta come up with a different name for this day... hmmmm how does "Monday" sound to you?

Ain't that the same thing? lol

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:15 AM

Last night, a wild hair sent me over to the 76th boards, where I stayed up well past my bedtime rereading folks backstories.

Sister, glad to hear your dog was found safely.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:43 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by artcat81:
Last night, a wild hair sent me over to the 76th boards, where I stayed up well past my bedtime rereading folks backstories.

We're glad to have you pop in Art. Now all we have to do is convince you to get yourself to ATL and march with us again.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:46 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by CPLRoberts57thOverlanders:
Browncoat1; I am very interested in joining the 76th. The link for your site, however ( http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html ) doesn't go anywhere. I did find another site, with an email address to send an application in, but my email got kicked back. I just registered on the message boards, what else do I have to do? Thanks in advance.

Ni Hao and welcome Cpl Roberts. Good to have you here and we're always looking for more recruits.

So you registered on the boards here:

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

All you have to do is go into the Roll Call section and introduce yourself. I will get with Zeph tonight and let him know your application got kicked back for some reason. Don't worry, we'll get you straightened out.

Drop me an email at browncoat1@yahoo.com and I'll make sure we get you squared away.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 11:24 AM

Really hoping I can swing it next year. I will have my car paid off by then which will seriously help out.

Trust me, it takes no arm twisting to get me there, I was chomping at the bit wishing I could be there this year (been living vicariously through folks photos).

Marching with the 76th and frankly hanging out with the battalion was the highlight of the trip (that and Mark Sheppard recognizing my sn from and giving me a hug). Really missing my 76th family.

Hey, speaking of DC, how was it, I may be "retired" Captain here but gorramit report!!!!!!!!

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 11:25 AM

Welcome to the 76th hun :)

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 2:37 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by ARTCAT81:
Really hoping I can swing it next year. I will have my car paid off by then which will seriously help out.

Trust me, it takes no arm twisting to get me there, I was chomping at the bit wishing I could be there this year (been living vicariously through folks photos).

Marching with the 76th and frankly hanging out with the battalion was the highlight of the trip (that and Mark Sheppard recognizing my sn from and giving me a hug). Really missing my 76th family.

Hey, speaking of DC, how was it, I may be "retired" Captain here but gorramit report!!!!!!!!

I hear you Art. Plans kind of fell together for us last minute and we went on a whim, glad I did as I haven't been in two years and I had really been missing it. Hung with the family Thursday evening on the 10th floor of the Marriott at the rally point, caught up a bit, there was much talkin' and eatin', and all that huggin' that goes on at those things. The parade on Saturday was as much fun as I remembered and the feeling of pride marching with the 76th and in support of the fandom really is always a highlight for me.

Being as there's so many distractions we didn't see much of the family after the parade as we all headed off for different panels or tracks, but bumping into them in the lobbies, dealer rooms, or exhibit rooms always leads to the requisite hugging and chatting.

D*C is pretty much just as you remember it. Way too crowded, even spread out over four host hotels, tons of great costumes (some not so much), lots to see and do, and always way too short.

If you can make it next year Art that would be shiny!

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 3:04 AM

Hey..so nice to see folks here! Next year I AM going to be at D*C!! Already saving up for it...thanks ArtCat; was very glad to get our dog back! Happy hump day.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 7:22 AM

I can't wait until D*C... it'll be my first convention ever, and I'll be marching with the 76th!

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:39 AM

Heck of a first con! But you will be in good company, with the 76th, so funny aside from when I was actively searching for them at the con, there was almost always at least one visible.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:09 AM

I'll take your word for it! It's a long way between now and then, but that gives me time to buy my uniform items...

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:59 AM

:) Once piece at a time, it comes together pretty nicely. I pull mine out and look at it sometimes, hoping to be marching with you next year.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011 3:14 AM

Good Morning, all! Hey ArtCat; I actually took my 76th Uniform to the cleaners...got some 'looks'...but they were all friendly! Welcome to our new troops...and everybody have a great Thursday!

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Thursday, September 15, 2011 3:19 AM

Speaking of uniforms, is anyone still selling the Independent Army Patch and the battalion patch? Haven't seen anything recent on those...

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Thursday, September 15, 2011 6:17 AM

Hmm.. I'd poke ShinyHappyKlin on here about it. Or, ask on the messageboards I'm afraid I'm not up to date on the patches.

:) Sister, I have been afraid to take mine to the cleaners for the looks (and also not sure how my "chainmail" would handle it).

In other news, I replicated my Gma's Lemon Curd that she forgot (due to Dementia) how to make about 7 years ago. I'm super jazzed, and looking forward to sharing it with her (see if it jogs some memories free of the cobwebs). She broke her hip last week so pain meds did nothing to help her brain be clear.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011 12:21 PM

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

The uniform comes together quickly like Art said.

I got your email about the patches. I sent an email to Zeph to see if he has any extra. I will email Tristan as well to see if he has any lying around. Worse case scenario I believe I have one extra I can part with if no others turn up. We'll get you all set in plenty of time to march in September 2012.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:02 PM

Shiny, sir. I have ordered my helmet and rank insignia. Next paycheck will be the boots. I'm getting there.

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Friday, September 16, 2011 3:02 AM

Happy Friday! Oh, ArtCat, my chain mail comes off; else I would have certainly gotten even MORE peculiar looks!

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Friday, September 16, 2011 3:33 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by CPLRoberts57thOverla:
Shiny, sir. I have ordered my helmet and rank insignia. Next paycheck will be the boots. I'm getting there.

Plenty of time Private, no need to rush it. Should have something back for you this weekend on the unit patch.

Happy Friday everyone!

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Friday, September 16, 2011 6:07 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Quote:
Originally posted by CPLRoberts57thOverla:
Shiny, sir. I have ordered my helmet and rank insignia. Next paycheck will be the boots. I'm getting there.

Plenty of time Private, no need to rush it. Should have something back for you this weekend on the unit patch.

Happy Friday everyone!

I appreciate it it, sir. I just get carried away.

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Saturday, September 17, 2011 3:29 AM

Good morning...a fine Saturday awaits....hope all are well and happy!

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Sunday, September 18, 2011 4:17 AM

New season of Fringe starting up this coming Friday..it's certainly not as good as Firefly; but it's something. Anybody looking forward to other shows?

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Sunday, September 18, 2011 9:15 AM

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Originally posted by Sister:
New season of Fringe starting up this coming Friday..it's certainly not as good as Firefly; but it's something. Anybody looking forward to other shows?

Supernatural. I am in a constant state of anticipation for this show! Also, Jewel Staite will guest star this season, and so will James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter.

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Monday, September 19, 2011 2:38 AM