Post-PA Shindig post by Malicious

It truly was the event that made my year (until the Serenity premier, that is...)

Thankyou so much MOH and family. The farm was the perfect location. The food was excellent, and plentiful. The people were the kindest most wonderful folk I've ever had the privilege of meeting. I had thought that meeting Browncoats would be like seeing the best friends that you've never met. Right away I felt very much a part of the group, everyone was very friendly and open. Yes, I even sang along the Ballad of Serenity, which I NEVER thought I would do - I so rarely come out of my snail shell. Thank you everybody. Pics coming soon. :) (Everyone, please post your pics too.)

~AFf (Jason from Maryland)

Keep flying

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Sunday, October 10, 2004 5:05 PM

SOLISTA

Mal-icious,

I totally agree with the Jeopardy question!!! We may actually have a chance to get that one correct! LOL!

Hope you got some studying done...

Talk to you soon!

Carol
solista
cardie78
Other Co-holder of the Red Bell from Hell
Wannabe Co-holder of the Blue Bell of Happiness

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Sunday, October 10, 2004 6:48 PM

NOOCYTE

Hello, all (and especially to Her Illustrious Hattedness)!

I am deee-lighted to hear that everyone had such a good time (not that there was ever any doubt!)! REALLY wish I could have been there with you all, and had the chance to bask in Browncoat vibes at close range.

Alas, though, a family health thing emerged on Friday night (!!!), of the "98% chance of being nothing at all, 2% chance of being a Very Big Deal" variety (for the record, it has thankfully turned out to be the latter). Being an hour away with the only car was just not an option.

So, today, I had the heart-rending experience of going out to the car and hauling in my tent and extra sleeping bags, as well as one case of Mike's Hard Lime and one of Beamish Stout (closest thing to Mudder's Milk I could find), with which I had hoped to enliven the evenings of many 21-and-older Browncoats. This at least has the potential of constituting some built-in consolation (*hic*)!

I look forward to seeing all the photos, reading all the tales (what's all this about scat-sculpture?!?), and finding alternate ways of meeting up with all you fine folks in the future (hopefully not 500 years!).

Again, I'm pleased as punch (ruttin' silly expression, that) to read about the flowering of an idea which I watched rise from the humblest of notions, to become a Shindig for the Ages!

Keep flyin'!

'Cyte

Department of Redundancy Department

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Sunday, October 10, 2004 7:36 PM

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\--- coholder of the blue bell ;-)

Good times were had by all. Spongebath anybody?

~AFf

Keep flying

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Sunday, October 10, 2004 7:41 PM

don't forget the big damn browncoat heroes rescuing the car from the mud. :-)

Keep flying

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Monday, October 11, 2004 3:18 AM

Ten Things I learned at the PA Shindig...

1. A big, damn, hero is also a very large sandwich.

2. Everyone looks cute in a orange hat or a pretty floral bonnet.

3. The east coast PA Shindig has made the east coast larger. Illinois is now a part of the east coast.

4. When watching Firefly episodes, Browncoats laugh just thinking of the next funny line.

5. A Browncoat who looks like Rivers scares me when she picks up a twig.

6. Freaky memory people can win fabulous gifts and prices.

7. When you don't know the answer to a Firefly triva question, simply say: "We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient." Then sit down.

8. A "Vanna White" Browncoat is called a board bitch.

9. Browncoats are witty, clever, talented people who understand why former Fox execs are going to special hell.

10. My Orange Hat and mom know how to host the shinest Shindig in the verse!

Had a great time all! Thanks for everything!

Diet Coke (Josie)

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Monday, October 11, 2004 3:38 AM

RHYMEPHILE

A super-shiny huge thank you to MyOrangeHat and her family for throwing an absolutely wonderful time.

The horse rides were a great idea. I really had fun. I got the cute, short, stumpy horse, which suited me quite well.

I never realized how much I didn't know about the show until Firefly Jeopardy and the Firefly Bee. Must study for next year! Must study as hard as Freakish Memory Guy!

We played charades on Sunday, and how some people could guess "Mal's reaction when Saffron offers to wash his feet" or pantomime "The Message" scene where Nathan is running around to be in every shot in the gag reel is incredible. I also learned that miming someone driving means it's Wash, and miming someone putting on a hat and holding a gun means it's Jayne. I also learned that men miming Inara giving herself a sponge bath is hi-larious.

We had some great singers this weekend, everything from the theme song to the Buffy musical, but who knew The Hero of Canton could be played well on a *trombone*??

Dave grilled us up some great burgers! All the food was tasty, from the strawberry shortcake, to the bao, to the meatball sammiches, and all of this was brought by Browncoats!

I realized that being an auctioneer when I'm suffering from a cold is hard work!

The Big Damn Heroes on a Big Damn Barn was kick-ass. The best part was when 30+ Browncoats, all cozy in chairs, on blankets, or in tents sang the theme song together.

And a huge thanks to all the generous Browncoats who bid in the auction. It went very well.

It was a fantastic time, and I can't wait for next year!!!

RhymePhile from NJ

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Monday, October 11, 2004 3:51 AM

KEVIN

Hello diet coke and rymephile!

I am sooo jealous that i couldnt be there(wedding and comedy gig in Chicago) it sounded like a wonderful time and thank you for the report. hope to see you and the rets of the ny meetup group real soon

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Monday, October 11, 2004 4:02 AM

Rhyme, you were absolutely heroic. I couldn't belive you hauled in all those shiny prizes and did all that auctioneering and hollering while you were all stuffed up n sick. You probably should have been in your bunk, cranked up on Theraflu, but no, you even went on the horsies and stayed up late to watch the Firefly marathon...wow.
May I presume you are resting today, in recovery mode? Hope so! Take good care, gf.

Who the @%$# is Rick??

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Monday, October 11, 2004 4:16 AM

Saw those pictures, AnotherFF: Nicely done!
What a bunch of characters them browncoats are, eh?! Can't believe you got "River" to balance on the rail fence, or did she volunteer? Is that girl scary when she picks up a stick or what!!? Also, thanx for a couple cute shots of my Kaylee-esque daughter...and the action photos documenting "thrilling heroics" as BDHs rescue sunken Dodge from the bog (that's where my husband mucked up his new shirt, that Ryan had so lovingly produced for us), .. and those AMAZING Firefly-on-the-barn shots! Whoa!

So glad you (eventually) made it allllll the way from Maryland. You rock.

If ya ever make it to NJ shore, we will make you strawberry shortcake.

Can I be "board bitch" next time?

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Monday, October 11, 2004 4:42 AM

Where are the pictures? Can't wait to see them!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 4:57 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by dietcoke:
Where are the pictures? Can't wait to see them!

From the OB, DietCoke. I just found it...

AnotherFF posted this link:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/another1one/my_photos

I'm going back to see if anyone else has uploaded a bunch of Shindigity shots :)

Nice meeting ya,
Susan

OK, you had your fun, FreakishMemoryGuy, but wait till next year...

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:04 AM

I just want to echo what everyone else has already said. It was a great time. Truely a shiny experience. Thanks to MOH an Mom of MOH for hosting our wild bunch of travelers for the weekend.

Things I learned
1) I can be on a horse for more than 5 seconds without falling off.
2) Sand really does get everywhere

3) That you can crochet underwear
4) I takes 2 days for a 5 quart block of ice/frozen chowder to defrost.

5) The true definition of mudders. We should rename Larry's parking spot "Mudder Hole" or simply "Canton"
6) That I need to study for next years triva. That was truly frightening.
7) Reavers (otherwise known as Turkey Vultures) alway seem to gather around browncoats
8) There is a universal hand signal to greet Fox Executives

9) I am the only one who likes bad HBO movies
10) Turning on the grill is a spectators sport. KABOOM!

Thanks for a great weekend everyone. I am kinda bumbed that I am back here all alone again (sniff) but you have inspired me to get our Firefly Meetup in Boston going in November. We have a good sized list but have never met. This is the month to start.

Great meeting everyone

My pictures can be found at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cephme/my_photos

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:10 AM

Being kinda new to FF online fandom, I have to ask a stupid question. Sorry. What is the addy of the OB?

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Cephme:
I just want teo echo what everyone else has already said. It was a great time. Truely a shiny experience. Thanks to MOH an Mom of MOH for hosting our wild bunch of travelers for the weekend.

Things I learned
1) I can be on a horse for more than 5 seconds without falling off.
2) Sand really does get everywhere
3) That you can crochet underwear
4) I takes 2 days for a 5 quart block of ice/frozen chowder to defrost.
5) The true definition of mudders. We should rename Larry's parking spot "Mudder Hole" or simply "Canton"
6) That I need to study for next years triva. That was truly frightening.
7) Reavers (otherwise known as Turkey Vultures) alway seem to gather around browncoats
8) There is a universal hand signal to greet Fox Executives
9) I am the only one who likes bad HBO movies
10) Turning on the grill is a spectators sport. KABOOM!

Thanks for a great weekend everyone. I am kinda bumbed that I am back here all alone again (sniff) but you have inspired me to get our Firefly Meetup in Boston going in November. We have a good sized list but have never met. This is the month to start.

Great meeting everyone

My pictures can be found at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cephme/my_photos

LOL, Cephme. But it was really GOOD chowda...

Um, I wanna look at photos but it says "Restricted."
What do I need to do???

One of your new pals,
Suze
(mother of the underwear crocheter

)

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:19 AM

Found 'em, thanks! Great meeting you too!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:19 AM

Quote:

Um, I wanna look at photos but it says "Restricted."
What do I need to do???

One of your new pals,
Suze
(mother of the underwear crocheter )

First time I have posted there. Let me check it and see if there is some setting to make it public that I did not see. BRB.

(10 minutes later)
Ok I think it is set now. Try again and let me know if you still can't see them

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:26 AM

I'm getting a restricted notice as well. Really want to see your pictures!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:31 AM

No Worries! The link on MoH's website worked without a hitch!

Great photos. Thanks!
If my daughter EVER gets out of bed, I will have her photobucket our shindig shots..
I wonder where Bob put the camera...?

Front-wheel drive, didja say?

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:33 AM

Yeah I had to make them public. Go figure. :P

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:

I wonder where Bob put the camera...?

Check his pretty floral bonet. :D

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Monday, October 11, 2004 6:29 AM

RHYMEPHILE

Quote:
Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
Rhyme, you were absolutely heroic. I couldn't belive you hauled in all those shiny prizes and did all that auctioneering and hollering while you were all stuffed up n sick. You probably should have been in your bunk, cranked up on Theraflu, but no, you even went on the horsies and stayed up late to watch the Firefly marathon...wow.
May I presume you are resting today, in recovery mode? Hope so! Take good care, gf.

Awww,

thanks! Actually, I'm here in work, hacking and snorting all over my co-workers, bwahhahahahaaa. I *wish* I had off today...after the drive home yesterday I went to bed, at 8:30 p.m.!!! *snurffle* I hope I feel better soon, because I saved some of Mal-licious's homemade rocking chocolate chip cookies, and I'd like to be able to taste them!!

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"My office! Burgled! Plundered! Purloined! Ha ha ha...loins."

-- Phil Sebben, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Monday, October 11, 2004 7:59 AM

CUBE68

I had a great time, thanks MOH and Mom for opening up their house to us crazy Browncoats! I'm the one who got my wife, KalKanKel hooked on Firefly, but I used to think she was as crazy as River for spending all her free time on these boards, well, you guys converted me! I can't wait for the 2nd Annual PA Shindig, unless we can get together sooner, I'm up for camping out again in April, catching the movie together, and then heading back for more Firefly Under The Stars!!!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 8:46 AM

SHINY

Quote:
Originally posted by Cephme:
Being kinda new to FF online fandom, I have to ask a stupid question. Sorry. What is the addy of the OB?

http://forums.prospero.com/foxfirefly

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

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Monday, October 11, 2004 8:52 AM

ROBNOTRICK

Hi all!

I finally made my way over to this board. Don't know what took me so long, but you guys convinced me! Great to meet you all in PA. Thanks (again) to our gracious hosts.

Sheesh. Another message board to check. I'll never get any work done now!

Rob... Not Rick!!!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 10:41 AM

MALICIOUS

I like "Rob No Trick" better. Think about it.

Mal-licious

Co-Holder of the Red Bell from Hell

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Monday, October 11, 2004 12:10 PM

ROBNOTRICK

Quote:
Originally posted by Malicious:
I like "Rob No Trick" better. Think about it.

Yeah. Saw that as soon as my first post went up, and thought "Whoops. Noone will understand that name!"

Rob
taylorrd1 (OB)
Rob... Not Rick OR Rob... No Trick
Take your pick!!!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 12:53 PM

STEAMEDBAO3

Ah memories...Looking at all the great pics makes my heart swell. Okay acctually it makes me think good thoughts to all of my new friends. I wish you all well and hope to see you all soon.

And worry not Rob we know your real name is Rick

WWRD

God created Mudder's Milk so the Independence wouldn't take over the 'verse.

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Monday, October 11, 2004 1:16 PM

Wouldn't it be too shiny to have a huge event for the BDM opening night?? I would love it (but of course, it's up to MOH and family)

~AFf

Keep flying

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Monday, October 11, 2004 1:25 PM

GOJIRO

Looking at the pics, I have to say it looks like I missed one helluva party. Glad to see Larry was there representing us Ohio Browncoats, though. Sorry his car got stuck. Don't you love the license plate, though!

Hope to make the next one!

gojiro

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Monday, October 11, 2004 1:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Shiny:
[ http://forums.prospero.com/foxfirefly

Jayne, your mouth is talkin. Might want to look into that.

Danke!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 1:40 PM

Hey, Kevin,

Wish you could have been there. We'll have many stories to tell at the next NYC Meet Up! Hey, guys, bring pictures!

All the best!

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Monday, October 11, 2004 1:45 PM

SLAYER730

10 things I learned from the PA Firefly Shindig:

1. If you pour your heart and soul and 8 million glue sticks into Firefly themed games, people WILL appreciate them.

2. Not even a Browncoat will pay $5 for Cedric the Entertainer.

3. * Blue Bells always win (Blue Sun).
* Purple Bells come in second (Purple Bellies).
* Red Bells always lose (Red scarves on the Browncoat uniforms...May have been the losin' side, still ain't convinced it's the wrong one!)

4. Bonnet Bob makes one STRONG cup a' joe!

5. At least 3 others (besides me) can sing the whole damn Buffy musical...till we're shushed, of course (Thanks Mal-licous

).

6. Fences are a weeeeee bit slippery.

7. When lacking official Canton mud, horse $h*t will suffice to build a statue in honor of the town's hero.

8. MANY MANY Browncoats support Kerry (sorry, Gary

)

9. The Firefly Theme sounds better when singing it loud and proud for the 4th or 5th time.

10. Browncoats are the shiniest, nicest, craziest, funniest, and coolest people around!

MANY thanks to MOH, Shauna, and Paul...and the dogs, cats, horses, and neighbors...for putting up with us. It was incredibly fun and I can't wait till next year!

***Never judge a book by its movie***

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Monday, October 11, 2004 1:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by slayer730:

2. Not even a Browncoat will pay $5 for Cedric the Entertainer.

We do have some standards. Note to non attendees... this was the only auction item that did not get a single bid. :P

Quote:

10. Browncoats are the shiniest, nicest, craziest, funniest, and coolest people around!

Absolutely. I miss you guys all ready.

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Monday, October 11, 2004 3:08 PM

LISSA

Quote:
Originally posted by Cephme:

Thanks for a great weekend everyone. I am kinda bumbed that I am back here all alone again (sniff) but you have inspired me to get our Firefly Meetup in Boston going in November. We have a good sized list but have never met. This is the month to start.

boston???? YES! i'm in baby!

~lissa, spwhore

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Monday, October 11, 2004 3:24 PM

So Manthastar and I pop a bonnet on her father, just for a lark, and suddenly all the Fillionaires change their allegience to the Church of Bonnet Bob?

Hmmm...there must be a way to exploit this...

Married To Da Man

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Monday, October 11, 2004 3:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
So Manthastar and I pop a bonnet on her father, just for a lark, and suddenly all the Fillionaires change their allegience to the Church of Bonnet Bob?

Hmmm...there must be a way to exploit this...

Married To Da Man

Maybe start a televangelist network on the cortex. :D

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Monday, October 11, 2004 3:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by lissa:

boston???? YES! i'm in baby!

~lissa, spwhore

Yeah sounds like there are at least 3 of us (you, marsgirl, and I) that really want to get the meetup going. I will see what I can get organized. Check out the corresponding meetup board too. (Crosses fingers toes and eyes) Lets hope we can get it done.

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Monday, October 11, 2004 4:01 PM

MALICIOUS

Quote:
Originally posted by slayer730:

3. * Blue Bells always win (Blue Sun).
* Purple Bells come in second (Purple Bellies).
* Red Bells always lose (Red scarves on the Browncoat uniforms...May have been the losin' side, still ain't convinced it's the wrong one!)

Ummm, WRONG! (insert annoying buzzer sound here). RED came in 2nd both days. Just an FYI.

Quote:
Originally posted by slayer730:

5. At least 3 others (besides me) can sing the whole damn Buffy musical...till we're shushed, of course (Thanks Mal-licous ).!)

You're welcome.

Mal-licious

Co-Holder of the Red Bell from Hell

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:02 PM

SLAYER730

Oops, silly me mixing up my bell colors. Musta been the Mudder's Milk talking.

***Never judge a book by its movie***

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Monday, October 11, 2004 5:57 PM

GHOST762

Ok..so I decided to join this board since I met people at the PA Shindig that were here but not on the OB....seems I had registered with my board name before with anyone of a few Email addresses I have had, but can't remember the password. Oh well, flopped it backwards. Anyway. Awesome weekend. I only wish it were a few more days. I really enjoyed being around all the browncoats, theyare the best kind of people!!

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Tuesday, October 12, 2004 3:19 AM

Browncoats ARE the best. Except one thing I learned is, if you stay up all night, sleep on the ground, and stumble around the rest of the next day looking thoroughly unwashed and disreputable...be assured that thirty browncoats *will* take pictures of you, and post them on the Internet, and the whole known 'verse will get to see how you look as a PA Shindig shantytown refugee!

Thank you, Slayer, for at least posting photos that make me look like a THINNER homeless person :)
I feel the looooove.

So what if I'm a wreck? My family is adorable and that makes up for it! Also, I can kill you with my brain.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2004 4:49 AM