2007 Browncoat Ball in Philadelphia

POSTED BY: rayhill
UPDATED: Friday, March 2, 2007 04:31
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RAYHILL

Saturday, February 24, 2007 4:37 AM (P)

[Pitches to host the 2008 Browncoat Ball are now being accepted. Deadline: 30 April 2007.]

2007 Browncoat Ball in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the United States. Philadelphia was the center of the independence movement during the American Revolutionary War. The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were both written in Philadelphia, and signed in Independence hall. In the 18th century, Philadelphia was the first US Capital and the most populous city in the United States.

So get ready to break out your fanciest duds, immerse yourself in the history of the independent spirit, and once again rub elbows with Browncoats from all over the country (and beyond).

What: 2007 Browncoat Ball
When: 28-30 September 2007
Where: Philadelphia, PA (USA)
Updates: http://www.browncoatball.com/ (coming soon)

The announcement is just going out how, so give the Philly crew a while to get their engine spinning and take over the web site and such. But mark this on your calendar now, and start courting your favorite companion. This is going to be something to behold!

See you all at the ball,

--Ray Hill (spokesmodel for the Browncoat Ball Committee)

STEAMER

Saturday, February 24, 2007 5:49 AM (P)

GORRAMMIT!!!! Figures, I just moved out of the Philly area....

*starts saving up vacation time, if only to go see some old Brown-coated friends and make some new ones*

River's fixing
Book is balking
Preacher man
Just keeps walking
FIREFLY

SABRI3L

Saturday, February 24, 2007 3:45 PM (P)

I am incredibly pleased by this, I'm going to start to save now. Oh man I have to buy a shiny dress.

Knitter of Cunning Jayne Hats

http://www.myspace.com/gazthegloomy

mal

SAB39

Sunday, February 25, 2007 12:49 AM (P)

Is there any info, even the vaguest of vague ballpark figures, on what kind of price we're looking at?

(Shiny shiny shiny! I'm so looking forward to this... I always thought Philly never got any of the real fancy stuff. Thanks for proving me wrong!)

KAYLEEGIRL

Sunday, February 25, 2007 1:55 AM (P)

I've never been to Philly or to a Browncoat Ball. Sounds shiny! (Hope I can make it!)

If I'm gonna dream, I'm gonna dream big.

RAYHILL

Sunday, February 25, 2007 2:01 AM (P)

The Philly crew is still figuring out the details for this year's ball. But as a ballpark, the 2006 BCB was $150 for the whole weekend.

EXOTICK

Sunday, February 25, 2007 4:06 AM (P)

Finally something I can make it to. I can't wait!!!

SABRI3L

Sunday, February 25, 2007 4:54 AM (P)

Does that include hotel?

Knitter of Cunning Jayne Hats

http://www.myspace.com/gazthegloomy

mal

KAYNA

Sunday, February 25, 2007 5:18 AM (P)

What Sabri3l said. I might actually be able to manage this thing. Ooooooo!!!

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

KAYNA

Sunday, February 25, 2007 5:18 AM (P)

What Sabri3l said. I might actually be able to manage this thing. Ooooooo!!!

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

RUMBAJOE

Sunday, February 25, 2007 2:05 PM (P)

The $150 is for the event itself. Hotel will be extra.

I can only guess at what they will be planning, so here are my two cents. The typical dinner/dances I go to are around $70 for a single evening which includes finger-foods (horsey doovers?), dinner, a decent sized dancefloor, and a professional show/demo. So this is actually a better deal since it could include two dinner/dances (the first casual/semi-formal and the other formal?), siteseeing and whatever else they may decide to throw in.

They may even break up events so you only pay for the events you want to attend. This is good for locals who don't want to pay for a hotel room and the not-so-locals who can only make one or two of the events. I tend to favor doing it as a package deal as I'm in it for the interaction. My experience is that you never know when the best stuff happens. A lot of times it's in between the big events like waiting in line or at that informal powwow you had in your room.

Now all I just gotta figure out is what I'm gonna wear and how I'm gonna do my room. I'm not sure if Bordello or Blue Sun works for me - I'm more a Nuts and Bolts kinda guy. Don't be surprised to see a pilots console or an engine turning over in my room. And don't worry, I won't be shoving any Capissen 38's out the window.

SABRI3L

Sunday, February 25, 2007 5:07 PM (P)

Oh man, I'm glad I have lots of notification as this could be down right expensive (looks like I'm going to need some hospital schematic to pay for this). And i am currently unemployed. Maybe I could find someone to split the cost on a room. I also like the idea of a package deal. I have to figure out my room as well, and my clothes, and everything else...

Knitter of Cunning Jayne Hats

http://www.myspace.com/gazthegloomy

FLORALBUNNY

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:04 AM (P)

Bumping this so everyone gets a look at it.

bun
~Bastards singed my turtle~
~We aim to exponentiate~
~Who is Bill Pardy?~

SHAELYN

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:33 AM (P)

*Falls over and dies, goes to heaven and comes back*

I have seen the promised land and it's only half an hour from my house!

I have no idea how or where but does anyone have contact info for the Philly people? This is something I wouldn't mind devoting my time to!

SABRI3L

Monday, February 26, 2007 6:47 PM (P)

bumpity

Knitter of Cunning Jayne Hats

http://www.myspace.com/gazthegloomy

SABRI3L

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 6:58 PM (P)

bumpity x2

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Forsaken Knitter of Cunning Jayne Hats

Hell on wheels

RMMC

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:35 AM (P)

Hmm....Detroit to Philly is 442 miles according to Ask Jeeves. So I could drive there in about 7 hours.

But where to get the money...?

*****
RMMC

When we're down, don't frown. Come join the camp-out at serenitymovie.org.

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“The next person, the very next person, who says that is going to know my wrath.”
”I’m on a first name basis with your wrath, sir.” -- Lieutenant Eve Dallas & Officer Delia Peabody, Portrait in Death by J. D. Robb

SABRI3L

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:26 PM (P)

When the time gets closer there should be a thread for people looking to split the cost of a hotel room. I don't have anyfriends interested in going.

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Forsaken Knitter of Cunning Jayne Hats

Hell on wheels

KAELE

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:40 PM (P)

Shaelyn, I've sent your profile info to the man who seems to be coordinating alot of this.

He and the PA Browncoats can be found here:
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats

Come and join us!

~Kaele

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

KANEMAN

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:14 PM (P)

Philadelphia is the greatest city in the US. Should be awesome! South street?

SHAELYN

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:20 PM (P)

Oh man, the mental image I just got is priceless!

A bunch of browncoats, running loose on South Street with a ready supply of tasteful boozey goodness within easy reach...meandering down the street trying to teach the locals the evil of the alliance and how they need to join the Independent Army!
Stars Above, we're all going to jail! ;)

Fair Winds and Safe Travels,
Shaelyn

(AKA That Carrie Chick)

KAELE

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:27 PM (P)

Not South Street, though I know there was a bunch of Philadelphia landmarks that were going to be included.

I've volunteered to help.

If anyone else would like to pitch in some time to make the 2007 Browncoat Ball a blast, there's a Yahoo Group:
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowncoatBallPhiladelphia/

~Kaele

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

LIVLASS

Friday, March 2, 2007 1:01 AM (P)

Not South Street, though I know there was a bunch of Philadelphia landmarks that were going to be included.

why not south street? and head house square? of course, depending on the hotel, it's doable any way. philly's a very walking friendly city. and all the touristy spots are within blocks of each other. very shiny!

KAELE

Friday, March 2, 2007 1:30 AM (P)

I am pretty sure they don't have South Street on their included package. But that doesn't mean you can't visit it.

Stop badgering me, mom. :P LOL

They're still looking for help, you know. *hint hint*

~Kaele

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

SABRI3L

Friday, March 2, 2007 2:27 AM (P)

Ruttin' hell, I'd love to help, much as I am able.

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Forsaken Knitter of Cunning Jayne Hats

Hell on wheels

LIVLASS

Friday, March 2, 2007 4:31 AM (P)

yeah, right, when i got the big toy push in work then.