The 76th Independent Battalion (Part 4)
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Thursday, December 14, 2006 02:53
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Morning, all!
DocJubal, welcome to the 76th! Glad you joined, even if you won't be able to march. Yokohama, eh? Hmm....well, if nothing else, you can dress up in the uniform and walk around whatever room you happen to be in at the time of the march! 
Nico, ok, now I understand. Makes much more sense now!
RIMG, thank you for the comment on the vest. That is what I was thinking, too, but I hoped it wasn't so. 
Darker red, and darker stripes, too....that might help!
Boomer! Good deal on the patch! See, it just takes a little patience and a lot of wearing you down! 
I don't think I have too much to add to the thread today. I'll be getting some darker material this weekend for the vests, but it may be the middle of next week before I get anything done....or I'll stay up way too late this weekend and have the entire outfit done...vest, coat, scarf....
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Originally posted by Tristan:Quote:
Please abide by our weapons policy: All weapons must be non-working and peace bonded. No functioning projectile weapons includes water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols. Bladed weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times. No clowning around or showing off in the common areas. Any weapon used in an offensive manner will be confiscated and rule #7 enforced. We expect you to use good judgment; with your help, we can continue to allow peace-bonded weapons - thanks!
With the whole 'no functioning projectile weapons' in mind, I think it best for those that have/will be getting the battery powered automatics to leave the battery in your room. For those getting spring loaded, it might be best to disable it somehow (resin down the barrel usually does the trick.
Working on publishing all related updates. Will announce once I have.
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BWTP, good plan. I am not sure about the resin thing, but I do know that the springs can be removed/disabled in the spring-loaded ones. As for the battery-powered ones, the battery does add some nice weight...I'll see if I can figure out something to replace it with.
I know there were quite a number of functioning airsoft guns there last year; I heard the clicking, etc...I just don't want us to be the center of bad attention!
Looking forward to the updates! Thank you!
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Can't we just remove any ammo ???
~jimi
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RIMG, that is what I originally said...I think. I was having posting trouble about mid-day yesterday...let me check.
Nope, that did not make it in there. What I meant to say was "I suggest we leave any ammo at home, and disconnect the batteries of the electric ones. The hand-cocked ones should be alright...if necessary, we can put a piece of electrical tape across the cocking mechanism."
So, that may be another option to the resin, etc. One thing, though, let's try to keep the orange barrel plugs in. I may be a bit paranoid, but safer is better.
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Updates posted. Let me know if I missed anything. Included in the unpdates was the addition of dog tag ideas for the uniform. Let me know what you all think.
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Hey BWTP! I love the web site - you are so talented and I have signed up on the official draft thread too now, so I will have to check again soon to see my name up in lights!!
Tristan - I signed up at last! I'm on the list!
Roxy!! - Yay, I am sending good vibes to you Honey! I wanna march with you too!
Ah... do we have to fit the floor and give anyone 50? Sounds a little too strenuous... 
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Originally posted by magdalena:
Hey BWTP! I love the web site - you are so talented and I have signed up on the official draft thread too now, so I will have to check again soon to see my name up in lights!!
Welcome aboard soldier. You've been added to the roster. It's only your handle on here as your callsign, and your hometown, but you're there. All I need from you is a state (not sure how they do it in Australia) and a name to accompany your rank. Most everyone else's is made up, so now's your time to be creative.
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Thank you BWTP!! I am so excited about all of this - I really do believe that in years to come it will be a real honour to say I marched with the 76th in it's very first year at D*C...
It's probably best to put Melbourne, Victoria (Vic) for my place and state (I move about quite a bit as I do house-sitting)... and I am happy with Magdalena or Magda, but let me know if you wanted something extra!
Thanks again BWTP - you did a wonderful job of the website - can't wait to meet you in Atlanta!
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Evening, all!
BWTP, the site is looking very good! Thank you again for the work you are putting into it!
More recruits!
Qing ren, welcome aboard!
I'll be going after darker red and darker brownish material tomorrow for the vests...might have something to post by tomorrow night.
I am again very pleased that there are so many interested in this! Thank you all for making a dream come true!
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