Any Irish Browncoats???

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ICALLHERVERA

Sunday, August 13, 2006 11:27 PM

I have been a fan for quite a while and chat regularly on IMDb with many other fans scattered all over the globe. I have done my duty and turned many people on to the 'Verse and they in turn have brought other people into the fold. However, these people, tough fans, do not quite "get" the level of interest that I have, I have the books, I have the graphic novels, I analyse the characters, I actually contemplate "WWJD" -What Would Jayne Do? and then I do the opposite, because he always does the wrong thing. Though highly entertaining!! Jayne is obviously my favourite character. I would like to hear from other Browncoats in Ireland. I'm based in Dublin...

SAMC

Monday, August 14, 2006 4:07 PM

yeah man! I've just recently watched the series and rented the film in the same day I finished the series!! Its so damn good! I'm from Cork by the way pleased to meet you! :)

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, August 14, 2006 4:14 PM

Yes! Here! *jumps up and down* Here! Over here! I'm Irish!

Sorry. Excitable and proud. Not a good combination. I'm based in Dublin too. Good to see another Irish browncoat about the place! There's a few of us around

Welcome! Care for some green dyed mudder's milk? I brewed some up for a Patrick's Day shindig and I just can't seem to get rid of the stuff...

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MSG

Monday, August 14, 2006 4:32 PM

genetically...yes, much to my pain and disappointment I don't actually live there:(

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

ICALLHERVERA

Monday, August 14, 2006 6:05 PM

Cheers for replying, so nice to know I'm not alone. Most people don't get my love of all things Whedon, even though he is a bit of a megalomaniac and I love Charisma Carpenter and really wasn't happy with the way she was treated.

The thing I love most about Firefly is that it appeals to such a broad spectrum of people, most of the people I regularly chat with are over 40, some in their 60's and then there are teenagers too.

Hope to hear from more Browncoats. What will you be doing on Serenity Day??

ICALLHERVERA

Monday, August 14, 2006 6:05 PM

ICALLHERVERA

Monday, August 14, 2006 6:07 PM

Cheers!! Don't ya just get a thrill when you meet others that know the 'Verse?/ It's like we are a secret club!!

You now have a duty to show the series and the movie to others and to try to bring them around to our way of thinking. The more we are, the stronger we are. We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty.

SAMC

Monday, August 14, 2006 11:24 PM

theres a forum on boards.ie for firefly/serenity fans http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=575

FLORALBUNNY

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:23 AM

Hello, ICallHerVera!

Not recently Irish, myself, but it's
in the family tree.

Reason I dropped in was to give you the
Welcome Home all new recruits deserve, and
to offer up a bowl of strawberries, fresh
from the Persephone market.

And a mug of un-dyed Mudders' Milk, a trifle
better than the mid-March leftovers (hehe).

Buffet is up in the galley, 24 hours a day,
if you use obsolete time measurements. Best
wife soup in the 'Verse.

It's right shiny to have you aboard.

bun
~2006~Firefly Summer~2006~
==We aim to exponentiate==
----Hide the rum! 0507----

JACKEBROWN

Saturday, September 9, 2006 1:06 PM

Glad to see You over here too,'Vera! You were the first one I thought of telling when I saw the thread title !
Wasn't there a Donegal Browncoat somewhere?I was trying for the "furthest west in Europe" Browncoat title,but they beat me to it... :(

If Book was in Intelligence before finding God,Does that make Him a Shepherd Spy?

IRISHBROWNCOAT

Sunday, November 19, 2006 8:24 PM

i am a dundalk man my self :) but been living in england for past 2years working :)... but glad to see there some fellow browncoats out there from the home stead

Lets Be Bad Guys...........

ALMARSARE

Tuesday, November 28, 2006 5:06 PM

I can't believe I never thought to post here before. There are a small group of fans that have started to meet once a month in Dublin.

We are not meeting in December as it is too close to christmas and folks are busy so the next one is Saturday 13th January, 2007. At the Long Stone Pub at 6.30.

Hope some of you can make it.

SAGART

Saturday, December 30, 2006 10:03 PM

How have I not seen this before?
Here's a Happy New year to all Irish Browncoats! Keep it Shiny in 2007!!

By the way, a Monaghan guy here, living now in Fermanagh - there's LOADS of Browncoats up here!

JAKE7

Sunday, December 31, 2006 4:08 PM

Can I be honorary Irish?

I'm not even remotely Irish, but I've become absolutely obsessed with Ireland in the past three years. It is a dream of mine to visit.

I fell in love with the scenery via (of all things) a Def Leppard video (Miss You In A Heartbeat) and then was given an Irish music CD (Bothy Band "Old Hag You Have Killed Me). There is a song called "Fionnghuala" on it that I just fell in love with and wanted to learn how to sing it.

So, I actually started trying to learn Irish on my own! Haven't done anything with that in a while, but I still remember some stuff.

I'm also a huge fan of Ballykissangel. Avoca would be among the many places I'd have to go to if I ever get the chance to visit!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."

ALMARSARE

Friday, January 5, 2007 5:25 PM

Hello All.

The next Dublin Shindig is on Saturday 13th January.

Plans are to go ice skating in the RDS for the 4.10 - 5.10 session.

Meeting outside the RDS at 3.30.

Its highly advised that you book your ticket if you want to come iceskating http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/ice_skating.php

That saves the problem of anyone being responsible for money.

For anyone who doesn't want to go iceskating, there will be the usual drinks at The Long Stone Pub at 6.30.

Hope to see some of you there.

ALMARSARE

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 12:51 PM

Just to let ye know.

The next shindig is Saturday 17th February at 6.30 in The Long Stone Pub

:D

SOLAN

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 6:12 PM

You guys just go ahead and keep it up. :D Should I ever actually move there I'll be sure to join you. And bring a friend.

Every fear has a history.

ALMARSARE

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:32 AM

Next Shindig is Saturday 28th April at The Long Stone Pub at approx 6.30/7

SPILLANO

Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:36 PM

Hi all & ALMARSARE,

Thanks for organising the Dublin Shindigs and the Serenity screening :) I've been a member for a while, but forgot everything about it ...

I've added a graphic for an Irish Browcoat ;) not sure me ol' irish is up to it ... but perhaps someone could check. I'm putting it into Cafepress of course ...

I'm in Dublin also, Tipp in origin, but not sure I can make Sat 28 Apr, as it clashes with something - which I will try and reorganise - as I'd love to meet up with ye all.

Shiny

ALMARSARE

Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:44 PM

Hope you can make it, if not maybe we will see you at the next one.

CHAPTERANDVERSE

Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:54 PM

I am delighted to find that the shamrock and the browncoat have been combined!!! I am in Waterford--any Browncoats down here? From Kildare originally, but don't hold that against me.
Please keep giving updates on Dublin shindigs. Thought I was all alone in the verse.

SIMONF

Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:42 PM

I live in Northern Ireland, so hello from Belfast :).

CHRISISALL

Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:48 PM

I am half Irish m'self, but always wanted to be a Highlander so that I might get the Prize.....

No Kurgans Chrisisall

ALLIETHORN7

Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:53 PM

Does Irish-American count? No!?!?! Damn...
Still, always wanted to vist there... and the Highlands, since I'm a bit of everything from the British Isles. Figures, eh?
Still, if I ever win the lottery, I'm either moving to Monte Carlo or Dublin... or, Hell, both!

Having fun yet?

-Danny

A Ghost is all that's Left,
Of everything we Swore we Never would Forget,
Tried to bleed the Sickness,
But we drained our Hearts instead,
We are... We are the DEAD!!!!!!!!!!
THRICE RULES!!!!!!!!!
What did Lord of the Flies teach us? That we are inherintly evil and that you will kill someone if given the chance... and never try to catch rocks with your face. That could end badly.

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:56 PM

I was just about to jump up and down yelling "Me! Me! Mememe! I'm Irish!" when I read the thread and realised I'd already *done* that...

Attention seeking? Moi?

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LEMIEL

Sunday, May 6, 2007 9:26 PM

I'm Irish, but I'm not from Ireland... USA.

It's not the destination that I'm looking forward to, it's the Journey, that's the fun part.

”>

ALMARSARE

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 9:45 AM

Wow this thread got busy since last I was here.

Hi to everyone.

Just letting everyone know that the next shindig is set for Saturaday 26th May.

SPILLANO

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 12:43 PM

I really really wanted to make it to the screening on Saturday, but it is not looking good. Working 12 hours days currently and it ain't getting any better ... but I wanted to write and say ... have a fantastic time & I'll be there in spirit.

When's the next Shindig after this saturday that is of course .. cuz' I'll be moving mountains if I can't make at least one this year! haha

ALMARSARE

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1:09 PM

Not sure when the next shindig will be yet. Definately sometime in July. I'll post here as soon as we know though

PINTSIZEGODDES

Monday, July 2, 2007 11:47 AM

Yes another Browncoat, Shiney, how'r you doing? I have been on a mission to inject all irish/english slang with Fireflyisms, I even have my Mam spouting quotes. Anyway talk to ya soon. SQ.

ALMARSARE

Friday, July 6, 2007 10:13 AM

Hey folks,

The next shindig will be taking place Saturday 28th July in The Long Stone Pub.

I will be there from about 6.30 pm and we are usually there until closing so come along anytime.

Our usual place is upstairs.

Look for the Jayne hat on the table or a Serenity hoodie thrown over the back of a chair.

Hope to see you all then.

Almar

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Monday, August 13, 2007 3:17 PM

This is great, Irish Browncoats!! I'm a Dub but I've never been to a shindig. When is the next one and I'll try and make it?

They can't take the sky from us!!

ALMARSARE

Monday, August 13, 2007 3:20 PM

The next one will probably be September but I'll let you know as soon as date is settled.

Always great to meet new Browncoats

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Monday, August 13, 2007 3:37 PM

Likewise. I'll be looking forward to it. I really hope I'm free for it. I'll try and bring at least one recruit along too.

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

ALMARSARE

Monday, August 27, 2007 2:33 PM

Ok, the date is finally set for the next shindig. It will be taking place Saturday 29th September in The Long Stone Pub.

I will be there from about 6.30 pm and we are usually there until closing so come along anytime.

Our usual place is upstairs.

Look for the Jayne hat on the table or a Serenity hoodie thrown over the back of a chair.

Hope to see you all then.

Almar

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Monday, August 27, 2007 5:55 PM

Gorram!!!!!! I've to be in Armagh on the 29th. If I can get home early I'll try to make it. If not, well there's always next time. Just out of curiosity, how many folks turn up for these shindigs?

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

ALMARSARE

Monday, August 27, 2007 6:12 PM

Anywhere between 8 and 20. Depending on how many can make it. :)

ALMARSARE

Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:17 AM

Just a reminder that it is this weekend folks.

CHAPTERANDVERSE

Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:55 PM

Cant make it again!! Gorram it.

Anyone around the sligo area? I have moved up here now.

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Almarsare:
Just a reminder that it is this weekend folks.

So how was the shindig? I didn't get back from Armagh til after 2 in the freaking morning. Went well I hope...

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

ALMARSARE

Sunday, September 30, 2007 11:04 PM

Shindig was great although my head hurt a lot today!

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Monday, October 1, 2007 10:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Almarsare:
Shindig was great although my head hurt a lot today!

Good man. If you're gonna have a shindig, have a shindig. No half measures, especially when it comes to drinks. Were you at the Serenity screening in June for Joss Whedon's favourite charities? I was outa town for that too and was wondering how it went.

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

ALMARSARE

Monday, October 1, 2007 10:23 AM

I organised the screening that took place in June and it was a fantastic day.

There is a brief report about it and a link to photos in this thread. http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=27424

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Monday, October 1, 2007 11:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Almarsare:
I organised the screening that took place in June and it was a fantastic day.

There is a brief report about it and a link to photos in this thread. http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=27424

I remember reading about this event and I totally geeked out about it, got real excited and then I realized I was travelling to Cavan that day. Cue much anger!!!

I gotta say, Almar, that looks like a fantastic day. You really went the whole hog on that and fair play to ya! Christ it must've taken a lot of your time to put it together, so hats off. Will it be an annual thing or was that a one off event?

Also hope I'm around for the next Shindig. Hopefully things will slow down calendar wise for me and I can get along to one. Looks like a fun group of folk too.

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

ALMARSARE

Monday, October 1, 2007 1:02 PM

We are debating at the moment as to whether to do it again. It was indeed a lot of work and a lot of stress but the day was fantastic. I'm not sure if there is enough interest for it again but if there is, I will definaltey consider it. :)

ALMARSARE

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 4:05 PM

The next shindig is this Saturday folks. (3rd November) in The Long Stone Pub as usual.

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Saturday, November 3, 2007 11:11 AM

Shiny! I will try and get in there tonight for at least one drink with y'all.

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Sunday, November 4, 2007 2:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Almarsare:
The next shindig is this Saturday folks. (3rd November) in The Long Stone Pub as usual.

Hey Almar,
Just wanted to say thanks for making me feel so welcome at last night's shindig. I had a total blast and it was great to meet you all. I'm hoping I don't have a gig when the next one comes around. If I'm free I'll be there in a heartbeat. See y'all again soon.

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

SHAMROCK

Sunday, November 4, 2007 2:55 PM

Me! Me! I'm an Irish Browncoat! But I don't live in Ireland, I just have family from there. I'm 1/2 Irish, if it still counts...

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"You are pretty funny."
"And you're pretty...pretty."
"What did you just say?"
"I said that you were pretty."

ALMARSARE

Sunday, November 4, 2007 5:49 PM

Glad you had a good time! Hope to see you at the next one.

ALMARSARE

Monday, November 5, 2007 2:59 PM

I've started a new thread for the Christmas shindig if anyone is interested.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=31347

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Monday, December 17, 2007 12:12 PM

Class shindig again last night Almare. Though going downstairs in Bruxelles wasn't ideal. Upstairs is much better and you get all kinds of music. Still, I enjoyed the night and hope I can make it to the next one. Special mention for the flying monkey which was genius!!!

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

SHINYKIWI

Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:28 PM

I'm of Irish descent - my great grandparents were Irish, close enough? Can't wait 'til I get to Ireland on my overseas trip next year, catching up with relatives and maybe make it to a shindig or two.

ALMARSARE

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:04 AM

Hey folks.

Next shindig is set for Saturday 26th January at The Long Stone as usual.

Hope to see you there

BROWNCOATTILIDIE

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:22 PM

Hey Almare. Stupid shows in Switzerland mean I'll miss the next Shindig. Gorram!!!!!!!!! Hope I can make the next one. Say hi to everyone for me.

They Can't Take The Sky From US!!

ALMARSARE

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:49 PM

Sorry you can't make it. Have fun in Switzerland!

IRISHBIGDAMNHERO

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 3:07 AM

1 more irish browncoat for the ranks! I'm from Meath, real close to Dublin.

I didn't realise there were so many Irish browncoats this is great!

Short version:

I love firefly, i love serenity and i am an Irish browncoat. Now i am here!

Long winded version:

I have been a browncoat for a little over a year now. Firefly was recommended to me by several people in passing and one day i decided to download the series (i know naughty but...), to see what all the fuss was about. So i did and it sat on my hard drive unwatched for about 18 months or so, until one day i was looking to clear some space on my hard drive and i came across firefly again so i put on the first episode to see if it was worth watching. Since then i was hooked, i watched the whole series in 2days and never did manage to clear that space of my hard drive, but i knew i had found something amazing.

I then ended up buying serenity on DVD cause after reaching the last episode i realised there were no more and got depressed for the next week until i got my hands on serenity!!!

I now make it my point to convince everyone i know to watch firefly/serenity.

Which pretty much leads me to today when i signed up here. Never got around to doing it before, but when i saw irish browncoats i just had to say hello!

Ok story over

ALMARSARE

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 9:31 AM

Hey, Welcome to the party.

Sorry for the short notice. I completely forgot to post this.

Next shindig is this Saturday - 8th March
at The Long Stone as usual

ADAMSTEVENSON

Monday, March 24, 2008 10:28 PM

I'm not Irish I'm Scottish and live in Scotland so we're pretty close, I'm a big fan of the verse and like most of ya all I get it and I love it and I'm trying to write my own little piece of the verse for others to enjoy.

I'm also hoping to go to the annual shindig in London next year which should be fun.

DUN

Monday, March 31, 2008 10:11 AM

i be

DUN

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:04 AM

i suppose I should have said where I was from...........Carlow,I knew that would impress youall.

CHAPTERANDVERSE

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:52 AM

Thats alright Dun. I am from Kildare so you are forgiven.

IRISHBIGDAMNHERO

Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:37 AM

yeah nobody is perfect lol jking

CHAPTERANDVERSE

Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:48 AM

BROWNCOAT1300

Monday, August 11, 2008 1:15 AM

I am Scotch and Irish and...living in a sad little place called Ohio wishing I was over there with all fellow browncoats downing a pint.

SHINY

GORRAMSPACETRASH

Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:30 PM

These Irish fan meet-ups still going?

-- Gerry

QUANDOM

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:30 AM

If the American Civil war is inspiration for formative moment in the 'Verse's bacground story, then surely Irish history will be the model for any subsequent Indeppendent rising. Is Malcolm Reynold's the incipient Micheal Collins for the 'Verse?

As it is, my filks are nearly always liberated from some Republican ditty.

Slainte!

HERASHADOW

Monday, July 6, 2009 11:09 AM

Dublin Browncoat anseo!!! :D

I hope to make it to a shindig sometime, or a screening.. Anything Firefly really! Haven't been to any events yet :(... But someday!!! I wish we had a Browncoat Ball here like they do in the U.S.... or do we have them and I just haven't been privvy to them??...:)

>You Can't Stop The Signal

THERIVERSERENITY

Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:37 PM

Umm Hi *Awkward wave* I'm from Belfast NI and I hadn't realised there were so many Irish fans! Most of my friends aren't into the series or they enjoy it but aren't Browncoats :( It is so cool to see there are more of us here in the Emerald Isles

I just love the sereis but was too young to be into it when it first came out (I was only 5/6 and we only had basic channels) but my friend made me watch the pilot and I just fell in love; I went straight out and bought the boxset and the movie and since then I jumped on the Serenity and never looked back

MIKER

Thursday, May 15, 2014 11:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TheRiverSerenity:
Umm Hi *Awkward wave* I'm from Belfast NI and I hadn't realised there were so many Irish fans! Most of my friends aren't into the series or they enjoy it but aren't Browncoats :( It is so cool to see there are more of us here in the Emerald Isles

I just love the sereis but was too young to be into it when it first came out (I was only 5/6 and we only had basic channels) but my friend made me watch the pilot and I just fell in love; I went straight out and bought the boxset and the movie and since then I jumped on the Serenity and never looked back

While it tis a shame I have never had the opportunity to visit Ireland, I am Irish through and through. The country of my forefathers remains entrenched in my heart where it will remain.