The 76th Independent Battalion (part 10)

POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 03:00
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TRISTAN

Wednesday, January 3, 2007 6:34 PM (P)

Greetings! This is the discussion thread for the newly-formed 76th Independent Battalion. We are planning on marching in the DragonCon parade as a Battalion of Independent soldiers.

Something to consider...we are NOT the entire marching presence of DragonCon...we represent a group of fans that have decided to get together, dress alike, and stick to rules and regulations we have created. You do NOT need to join us in order to march at DragonCon. Also, if you can't or won't stick to the rules and regulations, then the 76th may not be the right group for you.
The XO said it better than I did, so I'll use his words here:
Bottom line folks, we said in the beginning that we could not, and would not, please everyone. If you don't like the guidelines that are in place, don't join. March in the parade under the SEBC in whatever costume you want, but if you want to be a part of the 76th, you will follow the guidelines in place. That's the deal. Shiny?

A few updates.
A lot has been added to the uniform section...helmets, soft headcovers, the smock/undertunic, etc.

Last threads:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=26166
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=26049
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=25988
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25915
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25856
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25714
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25575
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25503
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25393

And our new website (thanks, BWTP!):
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

And a dedicated message board (signup is required)
http://76thbattalion.proboards59.com/index.cgi

We have a patch!

The question of our history has been brought up and discussed in past threads. To end any debate and possible confusion, we now have one person tasked with the history of the 76th. DocJubal is now the "official historian" of the 76th. We decided it would be prudent to have ONE version of events, that way there is not the possibility of confusing or conflicting storylines. We ask everyone that has ideas about the history of 76th, that you not just post it on the threads. If you do have something you would like to add, contact DocJubal.

Quote:
Originally posted by DocJubal:
Iff'n anyone wants to write a detailed history of their character, drop me a line: dedoc@mac.com. I'll do my best to help float it right in line with the loose, roomy history of the Battalion that I've envisioned.

Also, to prevent any single post from being taken as a new rule for the 76th, BWTP or myself will post the new "rule". That way, there will be no confusion. We will have discussions on subjects, but when the decision has been made, we will officially post it. I hope that will clear up any confusion. For the most part, everything in the first post of each of these threads are the rules so far.

We have agreed that it is important to be at least somewhat uniform in appearance...vests, coat or smock, helmet, and weapon will be the same for each trooper...at least close in pants, shirts, and boots. There are two basic uniforms that we can see, and have broken them down as follows:

Type A...basically use Mal as a model. The major item of this uniform is the long coat.

This "uniform" consists of the following:
*Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs--links to acceptable choices will be listed later in the thread.
*An undershirt. You can wear just about anything brown or black, preferably long-sleeved, button-ups are acceptable, it does not need to have a collar
*The red vest that I have designed. I will offer these for sale or I will offer the pattern to those that would like to make their own. This pattern should not be modified except to make it fit you or the person you are making it for. There is a spec

TRISTAN

Wednesday, January 3, 2007 6:37 PM (P)

editing in process...there are two that posted...curses!

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KAELE

Wednesday, January 3, 2007 7:24 PM (P)

Not to beat a dead horse, but I just wanted to add a few things in here from the last thread.

Quote:
Additionally, if you don't have / can't afford (either for reasons of finances or laws banning them in your home town/country), things like the weapons can be borrowed from others who will be bringing extras.

I completely agree with this going to cost a pretty Alliance credit, but my thoughts are this:

If I don't, for one reason or another, manage to get all my necessary pieces of the uniform together for D*C, I may march anyway, just behind the group. I may not march and just stand by the sidelines and take pictures.

I knew what the requirements were when I joined up. In a Marching Band, there are NO variations allowed in the uniform except in make of instrument. If I am not able to march with the unit at D*C, it doesn't mean I NEVER will. I can finish my uniform at a later date and march with the unit the next time around. It could be at D*C or another convention I attend. I'm still a member and am working on my uniform. I'm contributing to the group and doing my share.

I like the idea of having a group akin to the 501st. They're very visible and their cohesiveness makes for an attractive whole. Some sacrifices have to be made to get that uniformity, but I don't think the Officers are asking us to do anything unreasonable. Just enough to make us look like a UNIT, not like a ragtag bunch of vets at the end of the war. Dirt and grime look authentic but not so nice on the parade ground. Since we're going for a more Drill and Ceremony look, it just makes sense to me.

~Kaele
PA Browncoats, Delaware Valley Brigade
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats/

KELKHIL

Wednesday, January 3, 2007 7:37 PM (P)

The Smock is cool Tristan...er Sir, yeah that's what I ment. Hehehe.

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

TRISTAN

Wednesday, January 3, 2007 7:41 PM (P)

Thank you for that, Kaele.

And thank you, too, Kelkhil.

Something else for possible recruits to remember...no, you can't be Mal, Zoe, Tracey, or any specific character from the series. We are a different unit than the 57th, and as such are developing our own characters. One of the things we have over on the Proboard is an area for your own personal "history" and fanfics based around the 76th (moderated by DocJubal).

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NAUGHTYMAN

Thursday, January 4, 2007 8:29 AM (P)

Hello Col. Tristan,

Nice to see the new tunic.It looks great!!!
I'm glad to see that you're continuing discussions about the 76th on this board.Unfortunately I am unable to use the proboard,it won't let me log in because it insists that I am already logged in.I don't know if there is anything I can do about this.If you have any ideas please advise.

Pvt. Jones

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

TRISTAN

Thursday, January 4, 2007 1:56 PM (P)

NaughtyMan, contact BabyWithThePower....he has a bit more saavy than do I when it comes to the Proboard...
I'll look at it and see if I can figure anything out, though.

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SISTER

Thursday, January 4, 2007 5:29 PM (P)

bump

SISTER

Thursday, January 4, 2007 9:00 PM (P)

Oowww...another BUMP!

ROON

Thursday, January 4, 2007 10:44 PM (P)

Another bump in the night.

Private, 76th Independent Battalion

BOOMERGOODHEART

Thursday, January 4, 2007 10:55 PM (P)

Wouldn't it be funny if--somewhere down the line--ya'll were in your fancy parade dress, and then sometime later that afternoon changed into your battle-worn gear, all bedraggled and whatnot?

Maybe it's just me, though.

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MAGDALENA

Thursday, January 4, 2007 11:04 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BoomerGoodheart:
Wouldn't it be funny if--somewhere down the line--ya'll were in your fancy parade dress, and then sometime later that afternoon changed into your battle-worn gear, all bedraggled and whatnot?

Maybe it's just me, though.

No... It's not just you Boomergoodheart!! I was thinking how cool that would be before I gave myself a reality check and decided that it could wait... at least until next year!!

Great Minds...

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SISTER

Friday, January 5, 2007 12:39 PM (P)

...a rainy, dang-I-gotta-work-Saturday-dang, BUMP

FIREFLYGAL

Friday, January 5, 2007 1:20 PM (P)

Hi Sister, have you received the pants yet?

I aim to misbehave!

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For lapel pins and badge holder lanyards
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SISTER

Friday, January 5, 2007 1:49 PM (P)

Hiya Fireflygal!! I have indeed and I've filed a report (and with the Col.'s help) pictures on the proboard under "female pants update!" I'm using my unorthodox method of breaking in the pants by wearing them several hours each night... seems to be working quite well. I've also found someone to hem the pants and put the brown stripe down the sides! Hope you have a great Friday!

SISTER

Friday, January 5, 2007 4:01 PM (P)

Bumping.....

FIREFLYGAL

Friday, January 5, 2007 4:48 PM (P)

Thank you Sister, I knew I have should have checked the Proboard before opening my big yap. Looking forward to checking it out.

I aim to misbehave!

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SISTER

Friday, January 5, 2007 5:08 PM (P)

No worries...I have lots of trouble keeping up with all the different threads, myownself. You have a great day.

SISTER

Friday, January 5, 2007 6:19 PM (P)

Bump

BOOMERGOODHEART

Friday, January 5, 2007 10:29 PM (P)

Seems like we're slowly moving most of the discussions over to the PB.

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NAUGHTYMAN

Friday, January 5, 2007 11:39 PM (P)

Hiya Magda!

I'm responding to your last post on the Proboard here 'cause I can't access any of the boards even after I log in.I think something is buggered up with my account.I'll have to ask BWTP about it soon.
It was wonderful to see you on the Proboard too,Magda!And I'll post my particulars as soon as I can get back on.Anyway,soon(ok,in 9 months)we're all going to have that war buddy thing going! I can't wait for us all to sit around the campfire (somewhere in downtown Atlanta) telling war stories and singing that Australian song about the billabongs and whatnot,..what's it called? Oh yes,I remember,Waltzing Magdalena! ;-)

~Naughtyman,aka Pvt. Jones

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

SISTER

Saturday, January 6, 2007 12:36 PM (P)

Hey...it's SATURDAY!!!
I have to go to WORK....!!!
Here's a BUMP...!!!

MAGDALENA

Saturday, January 6, 2007 2:09 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by naughtyman:
Hiya Magda!

I'm responding to your last post on the Proboard here 'cause I can't access any of the boards even after I log in.I think something is buggered up with my account.I'll have to ask BWTP about it soon.
It was wonderful to see you on the Proboard too,Magda!And I'll post my particulars as soon as I can get back on.Anyway,soon(ok,in 9 months)we're all going to have that war buddy thing going! I can't wait for us all to sit around the campfire (somewhere in downtown Atlanta) telling war stories and singing that Australian song about the billabongs and whatnot,..what's it called? Oh yes,I remember,Waltzing Magdalena! ;-)

~Naughtyman,aka Pvt. Jones

That's no good Naughtyman - about the access issue - I know that there have been one or two glitches there so hang on and BWTP will no doubt get it sorted out...

LOL about us all sitting around a campfire in downtown Atlanta singing 'Waltzing Magdalena'!! Does this mean I have to dance for you all? I can sing... not so well on the dancin' though...

I cannot wait either - though I have a lot of work and a lot of money to save first!! I couldn't imagine being 'shut out' of the 76th board - I love it there and I am busy working on a Magda Martin fan fic!

Fingers crossed we'll see you over there soon!!

~Pvt Magda Martin

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SISTER

Saturday, January 6, 2007 5:08 PM (P)

Bumping, because it's Saturday and I just feel like it.

SISTER

Saturday, January 6, 2007 7:19 PM (P)

Still Saturday...still feel like it..so BUMP

LTLESTAT777

Saturday, January 6, 2007 10:16 PM (P)

I THINK THIS IS A REAL COOL THING HOW CAN I DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS?

LTLESTAT777

BOOMERGOODHEART

Sunday, January 7, 2007 12:51 AM (P)

Check out the website for the 76th at:

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

OR check out the very first post on this thread.

BoomerGoodheart
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BABYWITHTHEPOWER

Sunday, January 7, 2007 1:24 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by naughtyman:
Nice to see the new tunic.It looks great!!!
I'm glad to see that you're continuing discussions about the 76th on this board.Unfortunately I am unable to use the proboard,it won't let me log in because it insists that I am already logged in.I don't know if there is anything I can do about this.If you have any ideas please advise.

The only thing I can suggest is me deleting your account and you reapplying. I've never had these kinds of problems on a proboard, but littlealbatross isn't recieving her activation email (which I think has to do with her email provider), and now this. If you want me to delete your account so you can try again, shoot me an email at babywiththepower(at)gmail(dot)com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I'll be in my bunk.
XO of the 76th Battalion http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html
http://www.myspace.com/babywiththepower

SISTER

Sunday, January 7, 2007 1:18 PM (P)

A Sunday good morning to the 76th!....time to BUMP

STINKINGROSE

Sunday, January 7, 2007 3:00 PM (P)

And a shiny good morning to you! Glad to hear the pants pics are up, I'll have to go check out the fit.
For reference.
For my pair.
Shame on you.

SISTER

Sunday, January 7, 2007 3:06 PM (P)

(**properly ashamed, sister drags herself behind a big chair**)

SISTER

Sunday, January 7, 2007 6:10 PM (P)

soggy sunday bump

ROON

Monday, January 8, 2007 1:03 AM (P)

Hey, Hey, Sunday-y. Bump

Private, 76th Independent Battalion

NAUGHTYMAN

Monday, January 8, 2007 4:40 AM (P)

Bumpety Bump!

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

NAUGHTYMAN

Monday, January 8, 2007 4:40 AM (P)

Bumpety Bump!

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, January 8, 2007 5:07 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by stinkingrose:
Medical evacuation. With this particular group I think that translates from medic speak into "beer run". Perhaps it's "hung over in their room"?

Medical evac seems more like hung over in their room, while we can call a beer run a medical re-supply mission. :D

Quote:
Originally posted by magdalena:
LOL about us all sitting around a campfire in downtown Atlanta singing 'Waltzing Magdalena'!! Does this mean I have to dance for you all? I can sing... not so well on the dancin' though...

I'll dance with ya, private! It's been a bit, but I still remember the basics of the waltz enough to try and make up something flashy. :D

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

SISTER

Monday, January 8, 2007 12:36 PM (P)

bump

SISTER

Monday, January 8, 2007 9:38 PM (P)

..be..bop...BUMP

TRISTAN

Monday, January 8, 2007 9:59 PM (P)

Ok...photos of the subdued rank insignia just to give people looking at the thread something to see at the bottom.

Oh, and a knife that will be part of my kit, and an airsoft pistol that *might*.

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NAUGHTYMAN

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 5:38 AM (P)

Hiya Colonel !

Shiny rank insignia! I'm surprised at how well the insignia fits with the coat. With the rank only being on the collar,it's a good thing we're a small bunch so that we can easily just memorise everyone's rank,so we make sure to salute the right people.But I suppose the rule of thumb for privates is to just salute everyone!
Definitely take the pistol,if I may suggest sir,it seems very appropriate for an officer to carry a sidearm.It would also be ideal to have some uniformity of cutlery.Is that knife going to be standard issue? If so,where would folks find one like it?

So I think I'm going to try to get back onto the Proboard by registering under a different name.I've decided it's not really necessary for me to use my FFF.net handle on the Proboard,my rank and name should be sufficient.
Before I forget.About the longsleeve three button henley that goes under the vest,I recall you recommended the Walmart version of that.FYI,I was told that item was considered seasonal
and was being marked down to make way for new stuff and that it would return sometime in the fall. Unfortunately they were out of the brown.On the bright side,I have managed to locate a version of this from an outfitter called Cabella's.They describe it as a pigment-dyed henley although it might be just a little more heavyweight than the Walmart version.It comes in two colors that might work for us: rawhide or chamois.Check out www.cabellas.com.

-Pvt. Roscoe Jones

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 12:17 PM (P)

Jacket looks great Colonel. Hard to believe how quickly and how well it is all coming together.

No need to memorize ranks Naughtyman since we'll be "in the field" at Dragon Con saluting is unnecessary, that is unless you want to give the purplebelly snipers a pointer on who our officers are out there.

__________________________________________
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[img] [/img]

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RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 12:40 PM (P)

Good point on the snipers Browncoat1, and Tristan, the subdued rank insignia looks great.

I really do plan to catch up on everything on the Proboards today, I know I have a lot to read.

~jimi
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'cause the Roman Gods up to that point were crap. Jeff, the god of biscuits, and Simon, the god of hair-dos.

TRISTAN

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:36 PM (P)

Morning, 76th!

Nice avatar there, RIMG!

NaughtyMan, thanks for the link to the shirts. I'll move that over to the Proboard if you don't make it there!
As for the coat, thank you for that. I am happy that the colors managed to be close enough to work like they did. They were not as hard to apply as I originally thought they would be, either, so that makes me happy!
I will be carrying a sidearm, but that is the first one I came across...and looking at all my options, I may end up going with another one. There are too many choices!
The knife was a gift from my first wife's brother in France. It's a German Solingen steel blade, and I am not sure they can be found in the US...but I have not looked really hard, either...
The choice of knife is up to the individual, though, we decided it could be one of the many "personal touches" for each soldier.

Thank you, Browncoat1! I am happy with the way it is shaping up, too. Now I am just trying to get enough cloth on-hand to start building all the pieces for everyone. Should be another week or so...

Thank you, too, RIMG! I have some catching up to do over there, too!

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BOOMERGOODHEART

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 10:49 PM (P)

I've read a nasty rumor on the SEBC message board that some folk might try to start a Purplebelly Regiment. That's a mighty ballsy move, ya ask me.

Purplebellies

'Course, the message did go on to say that they'd be lookin' for more Starship Troopers to take down. (If'n ya'll don't know why this is, please watch The Train Job with commentary on.)

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TRISTAN

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 10:53 PM (P)

Thanks for the info, Boomer! It would actually be kinda shiny to see purplebellies marching, too! They would not be as "welcome" as we would be, but it would be impressive nonetheless! I do hope they were at least partially serious about it!
And yes, I get the armor reference...thought that was neat to see the recycling.

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SISTER

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:31 AM (P)

bump

NAUGHTYMAN

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:49 AM (P)

Hey Browncoat1,that's good advice about the saluting.
So, it looks like I'm going to be down in the Old Dominion for a couple of months to take care of some business.Just wondering if you Virginia folk were planning any shindigs in the near future.It would be grand to meet up with Browncoats down there!

~Naughtyman

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

KAELE

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:09 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by naughtyman:
Before I forget.About the longsleeve three button henley that goes under the vest,I recall you recommended the Walmart version of that.FYI,I was told that item was considered seasonal and was being marked down to make way for new stuff and that it would return sometime in the fall. Unfortunately they were out of the brown. On the bright side,I have managed to locate a version of this from an outfitter called Cabella's. They describe it as a pigment-dyed henley although it might be just a little more heavyweight than the Walmart version. It comes in two colors that might work for us: rawhide or chamois. Check out www.cabellas.com.

Found it!

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=00131649
02161a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=henley&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=henley&noImage=0

LOVE Cabelas. Just took the kids up there for a road trip just a few weeks ago. They loved it.

~Kaele

PA Browncoats, Delaware Valley Brigade http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats/
76th Independent Battalion http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

NAUGHTYMAN

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:32 AM (P)

Thanks Kaele! Looks like that link is more specific.

I just realized that you are the first person to ever respond to a post of mine on this board.It was in the days(about a year and a half ago)when my computer skills were somewhat more crappy than they are now.Anyway to make a long story short I think you gave me directions to an event... Moonsomething.I forget exactly what the name was. Unfortunately I was unable to go.Anyway,I very much appreciated your patience and kindness.Thanks again!

~Naughtyman,pvt.76th Independent Battallion

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:06 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by naughtyman:
Hey Browncoat1,that's good advice about the saluting.
So, it looks like I'm going to be down in the Old Dominion for a couple of months to take care of some business.Just wondering if you Virginia folk were planning any shindigs in the near future.It would be grand to meet up with Browncoats down there!

Naughtyman, things have been a bit slow for our local browncoat chapter as we are all still recovering from the holidays. We did get together a couple of weeks before Christmas, and most of us got together at a party on New Year's Eve. We don't have any plans right this moment, but that is easily remedied.

Where in Virginia are you going to be & when will you be here?

__________________________________________
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SISTER

Thursday, January 11, 2007 3:54 AM (P)

late Wednesday evening bump

NAUGHTYMAN

Thursday, January 11, 2007 5:03 AM (P)

Browncoat1,thank you for the offer of hospitality but you really shouldn't plan anything just on account of me.If ya'll happen to be kickin' back with a few cold ones I'd sure love the company.

I'm heading down to Newport News in a couple of days.Gonna stuff the dogs into the Buick and do the whole thing in one day(thirteen hours from Nashua NH,getting tired just thinkin' about it).I ought to be there by sometime early next week.Likely I'll stay until about the first of March.
My folks are all gone now and it falls on me as the only child to clean out the old homestead and sell it.

It would be great to meet you Sarge and any other VA Browncoats for that matter! Any other 76thers down there?

I'll stay in touch!

~Naughtyman

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

BOOMERGOODHEART

Thursday, January 11, 2007 5:30 AM (P)

NaughtyMan, I can relate! Mom died when I was 12, dad went in 2000. It was really weird to be an "orphan" at 32.

((hugs))

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SISTER

Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:11 PM (P)

Naughtyman, I am sorry for your loss.

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:33 PM (P)

Naughtyman, I am in Richmond, but Newport News is only about an hour & 1/2 from here. I would be more than happy to drive down to meet you for dinner & drinks. There are a couple of browncoats that I know who live in the Virginia Beach area which is not far at all from Newport News.

PM when you have details and we'll talk.

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SISTER

Thursday, January 11, 2007 4:39 PM (P)

bump

SISTER

Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:06 PM (P)

...just another bump in the road to Dragon*Con

NAUGHTYMAN

Friday, January 12, 2007 1:53 AM (P)

BoomerGoodHeart,Sister, thank you for your kind words.That means a lot to me.Folks on this site care about one another.That's what I love about this place.
Browncoat1, I'll report in once I arrive in VA.

~Naughtyman, Pvt.76th Independent Battallion

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

LTLESTAT777

Friday, January 12, 2007 2:28 AM (P)

HI SIR
I was woundering if i can make a costume with your patch 76th cause i just got a cool idea for a costume.
so please send me a wave

thanks for your time

BROWNCOATS 4LIVE

LTLESTAT777

SISTER

Friday, January 12, 2007 12:27 PM (P)

Bumping the 76th

SISTER

Friday, January 12, 2007 3:47 PM (P)

bumping into myself

SISTER

Friday, January 12, 2007 5:52 PM (P)

ouch...

SISTER

Saturday, January 13, 2007 1:33 PM (P)

..Sheesh...it's SATURDAY...hasn't anyone moved that gorram BUMP yet?

SISTER

Saturday, January 13, 2007 8:16 PM (P)

Dang..another bump

SISTER

Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:06 PM (P)

owwww...ANOTHER bump.

STINKINGROSE

Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:42 PM (P)

It's Saturday, and we're all busy? Oh well.

Naughtyman- There used to be a really good ice cream place in Newport News. Not sure what's changed in seven years, though.

SISTER

Sunday, January 14, 2007 2:10 AM (P)

bump-diddy-bump-bump....

FLATTOP

Sunday, January 14, 2007 1:39 PM (P)

Sunday, bumpy Sunday.

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SISTER

Sunday, January 14, 2007 1:53 PM (P)

..Sunday, sunday.....Can't BUMP that day.....

SISTER

Sunday, January 14, 2007 7:17 PM (P)

Sunday...Sunday...sometimes it just turns out that way

SISTER

Sunday, January 14, 2007 10:58 PM (P)

Ka-bump

BABYWITHTHEPOWER

Monday, January 15, 2007 1:18 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by LTLESTAT777:
HI SIR
I was woundering if i can make a costume with your patch 76th cause i just got a cool idea for a costume.

The only costume I'm authorizing the 76th patch to be put on is the soldier costume we've agreed on. If someone wants to put one on a bag or something, I'm fine with that, even if they want to put it on a coat or something, fine. But no costume of characters in or out of the Firefly universe other than the soldier uniform will bear the 76th patch. Sorry.

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NAUGHTYMAN

Monday, January 15, 2007 6:33 AM (P)

Stinkingrose, I do love my ice cream and I'm always looking for new places where I can clog my arteries.I imagine you're not referring to Coldstone's on Oyster Point,'cause that's only been around for a couple of years.I must say my favorite place is Monty's Penguin down on Warwick.It's not strictly an ice cream place but their shakes are some of the best.Especially the strawberry shakes,they make 'em with strawberry jam,YUM!!!
If you think of the name of this place please do let me know!

"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"

SISTER

Monday, January 15, 2007 1:18 PM (P)

Gooooood Morning!!
It's Monday.....work day for some....(like me...drats)

TRISTAN

Monday, January 15, 2007 1:50 PM (P)

Morning, 76th!
XO, thank you for answering the individual that posed the patch question...I had completely overlooked that.

I will be creating a new thread today, assuming the day stays relatively quiet. Time to get some updated info out there.

Thank you to those that kept bumping!

Now it's time for coffee....

Ok, new cut-down, slimmer thread:
http://fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=26544

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LIVLASS

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:45 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by fireflygal:
Hi Sister, have you received the pants yet?

I aim to misbehave!

this came across as funny on so many levels! lol!

DOCTROID

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 3:00 AM (P)

Quote:
Stinkingrose, I do love my ice cream and I'm always looking for new places where I can clog my arteries.I imagine you're not referring to Coldstone's on Oyster Point,'cause that's only been around for a couple of years.I must say my favorite place is Monty's Penguin down on Warwick.It's not strictly an ice cream place but their shakes are some of the best.Especially the strawberry shakes,they make 'em with strawberry jam,YUM!!!
If you think of the name of this place please do let me know!

The place Rose is thinking of is gone, gone, gone. Was on Warwick near Main Street. Can't recall the name, though.

The Coldstone's on Oyster Point was the first I'd ever heard of, didn't know they were a chain until I stopped by. Took a look around and walked back out again. The cutesy ice cream flavor names put me right off. That plus the slick graphics and decor. It was pretty much the antithesis of a Mom and Pop ice cream homemade on premises place, which was what I'd been hoping for.