The 76th Independent Battalion (Part 5)

POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 20:56
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Citizen, not yet. We are, so far, the 76th Independent Battalion, and the tagline on our website is "Balls to the Wall". I don't think we have gotten around to giving ourselves a name beyond that yet...

Browncoat1, BWTP and I are discussing the placement of rank, too. The one thing we are running into is the difference in the two uniform types right now. One has the long coat, which is good for placement of all kinds of things, the other (with the mail sleeves) is being a bit problematic. We have discussed the collar tabs and other alternatives...if anyone has some ideas, please post away!
Oh, and thanks for the scarf offer!



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time to vote: http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html

This was brought up in the Imponderables thread, and I like the idea (thanks Tristan and JP):

I would like to make a beer for us, the 76th. I already plan to make a general D*C beer (caffeinated candy beer [sweet stout]), but I would love to make another. What I want from you, soldiers, is to tell me what kind you prefer. If you don't care for a particular type, let me know that too, so I can make something that we can all enjoy.


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RIMG, I am a Guinness-drinker, so I would prefer that type. However, if it has been home-brewed, anything would be wonderful!

I can't wait for the commercials!

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How about The 76th Holders?

As far as rank if your following US ranking system, Lt Colonel is CO of a battalian, Colonel is CO of a regiment or brigade .

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More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

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Ok, ok, I've finally signed up!!! Hello all, I'm Boomer's hubby. Looking forward to helping all I can, answer questions, share ideas and such.

Although I'm the first to admit that I don't know everything about leatherworking, I do know enough folk that have been doing it for many, many years. So if I can't figure something out, I've got many resources at my disposal to help.

I've also done work with chainmail, and still have the old pictures I used as a chainmail primer... If anyone would be interested, I could recreate my primer webpage.

I look forward to getting to know the rest of you better. Whatever tricks, tips, secrets or ideas I might have (whether leatherworking related or not), I'm more than willing to share.

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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I would like to make a beer for us, the 76th. I already plan to make a general D*C beer (caffeinated candy beer [sweet stout]), but I would love to make another. What I want from you, soldiers, is to tell me what kind you prefer.

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Speaking strictly from personal preference, bitter is better.

Also, any "army" has its greater proportion of grunts, and I'm okay with being one of those. Which I can be, given Tristan's shiny 'coat, courtesy of CallMeSerenity's endeavours.

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Popped over to the website, just to see what's goin' on....sure are a lot of little dots on the official map! Seems like more everyday.

BoomerGoodheart
Renegade Military Supplier
"I love my Captain."
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Afternoon folks. It’s seems you’ve all been busy so I got a lot of catching up to do. I apologize for the length of this post, but I wanted to reply to everyone. So here goes.

First off, I want to thank everyone for their input regarding what the Con is like. I still think I’ll be overwhelmed, but it’s good to know what to expect, and knowing is half the battle! (Thanks GI Joe!)

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Originally posted by BoomerGoodheart:
Everyone should stay through Sunday, at least to see the Masquerade...and luckily, the host hotels carry it on closed circuit, so you don't have to actually be there!

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I plan on staying until the bitter end.

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Originally posted by BoomerGoodheart:
I'm gonna make hubby join the board later today so he can answer any and all leatherworking questions.

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Cool. My rings should be arriving on Friday and I hope to have a sleeve finished by Christmas. Once it’s done I’ll be able to visualize what I want a whole lot better.

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Originally posted by Tristan:
Oh, I meant to tell you, my armoring career started in leather work...and I've been armoring since '89. I have moved into steel, but I always love when I can get back into leather!

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And I plan on hitting you up as well, sir.

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Originally posted by fireflygal:
As for the no Battalion flag, I am all for the idea of no flag (I bet you knew that Tristan). Just somehow doesn't seem right to have a flag, makes us seem "apart" from the SEBC which I have no wish to do. Suggestion to anyone wearing new boots for the parade, break them in first or you'll be sorry!

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I have to agree on both counts. I’d have liked a flag, but I’m not torn up over the prospect of not. As for the boots, wear them around the house if need be, just wear them. Also, get yourself a pair of wool socks. You can get ‘boot socks’ at any Army/Navy Surplus for a buck or two. If you wear gym socks you will likely blister. Keep that in mind. I found a couple of cool boots for those interested.
This is the pair I’m getting:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277974

And some others:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=306854
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=315859&pn=5
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277975
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=286747

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Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
As for the scarf thing, I like the red due to it being canon, but see no reason why officers shouldn't wear a different color like blue or green. Of course different colors would make it pretty easy for those pesky Alliance snipers to pick them out on the battlefield and put a bullet in their brainpains.

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It could be a sniper check in combat, to be sure, but I think for D&C (Drill and Ceremony for the uninitiated) it’s forgivable. Plus, as Tristan said, it’ll make us easier to identify at the Con.

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Originally posted by fireflygal:
Browncoat Back-up Bash was the best non-convention I've ever been too. It was an astounding feat the Cal Browncoats pulled off! They were the BDH's of the weekend. But there is a thread to read and link too so we don't change the subject here :)

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Speaking of the Flan that wasn’t, someone mentioned handing out flyers about us and possibly mentioning it to Nathan. Anyone know if that happened? I know it may have been lost in the shuffle with them having to organize on their own, but I’m still hopeful.

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Originally posted by citizen:
Have you got a name, like Mal's 57th Overlanders?

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I’m working on something, but as of now, no. I’m assuming that ‘Overlander’ isn’t a nickname but rather their equivalent to our Infantry. So it’d be like me saying I was in the 2nd MI Battalion. That being said (and if it is in fact, the case) than if we’re infantry we would be the 76th Overlanders. If we decide on something else, we’ll have to come up with a term that works.

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Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
About that uniform, I am still waiting on a couple

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