76th Independent Battalion Part 32

POSTED BY: BrownCoat1
UPDATED: Thursday, July 9, 2009 12:09
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BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 3:38 PM

Last thread was getting a bit long so time for a new one.

Old thread:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=2&t=37340

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

Dedicated messageboard:
http://76thbattalion.proboards59.com/index.cgi

If you're interested in joining this ever growing circle of Firefly fans, whose visual theme is based on the Independent Army seen in Firefly and in the visual companions, visit this thread to read the specifics, which are all very well laid out:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=2&t=33906
Quote:

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We represent a newly-formed unit of Independent soliders at the outbreak of the hostilities (prior to Du Khang and Serenity Valley).
First and foremost, remember that this is a fan-based organization, and our first rule is "Show up. March. Have Fun!"

Our inaugural march took place at DragonCon in Atlanta in September of 2007.

We do have a few rules and regulations that must be met in order to be considered as a member, including uniform requirements and weapons requirements. These will be outlined below. Please be sure to read over all the information and confirm that you can meet all of these requirements before applying for membership. We are not trying to keep people out, but we do want to present a united, uniform Battalion of Independent soldiers, and one of the best ways to do this is to look the same.

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:01 PM

yay new thread...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:37 PM

much lighter! Thanks BC1.

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
much lighter! Thanks BC1.

No problemo!

Friday Eve!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Thursday, June 11, 2009 6:30 PM

One week til ultrasound and knowing if Peanut's a boy or girl...yay!

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

BROWNCOAT1

Friday, June 12, 2009 12:35 PM

Not long now MsA!

Friday everybody!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Friday, June 12, 2009 3:23 PM

Do the happy Friday dance...

Hey Browncoat what night is your room party???

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

MSA

Friday, June 12, 2009 3:23 PM

ooops double post...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, June 12, 2009 3:28 PM

Anyone have a countdown to D*C?

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The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.
-Loretta Lynn

SISTER

Saturday, June 13, 2009 11:47 AM

loves Saturday.

SISTER

Sunday, June 14, 2009 3:00 PM

now Sunday - gotta work later; hope all are well

MSA

Sunday, June 14, 2009 3:27 PM

81 days left til D*C!!!!!!!

HUGS Sister.. hope you had a good weekend.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Monday, June 15, 2009 7:24 PM

weekend good - big suck, bad.

MSA

Monday, June 15, 2009 10:47 PM

HUGS Sister

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:13 PM

tuesday...(blushes from MSA hug!)....thank you, sweetie; how's the peanut?

MSA

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:17 PM

Peanut is well and kicking:) Super excited as there are only 2 days left til we know boy or girl ( well so long as Peanut cooperates during the ultrasound)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:57 AM

is peanut salted, or unsalted? Inquiring minds...

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 3:22 PM

Happy Hump Day people!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 3:29 PM

probably salted based on how much my feet swell...giggle

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:12 AM

salted or unsalted day!

SISTER

Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:11 PM

Hah! Boy!! (salted peanut)

MSA

Friday, June 19, 2009 12:10 AM

Yup and he's darling... not that he would hold still long enough for a picture, but cute as can be.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

BROWNCOAT1

Friday, June 19, 2009 1:15 PM

Congrats to you MsA & to NVG!

Friday people! Hot damn!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Friday, June 19, 2009 4:11 PM

Thanks we're really happy and excited:)

Yay for Friday

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:55 AM

Saturday bumpage

SISTER

Saturday, June 20, 2009 6:04 PM

amazingly hot saturday bump

SISTER

Sunday, June 21, 2009 2:11 PM

yet another amazingly hot day - Sunday.

MSA

Sunday, June 21, 2009 2:38 PM

NVG here:

Early Sunday don't have to be up but still happen to be awake before six

BUMP

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Sunday, June 21, 2009 9:22 PM

can people survive 108 degree heat? That's the 'feels like' temp here.
Make sure you take lots of naps, MsA!

SISTER

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:34 PM

big suck bump

BROWNCOAT1

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:41 PM

Mornin' people.

"Feels like" 108?!? Wow. Don't you just love humidity?

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MIKEWILLIAMSON

Monday, June 22, 2009 8:34 PM

Quote:

We do have a few rules and regulations that must be met in order to be considered as a member, including uniform requirements and weapons requirements. These will be outlined below.

I'll have to check again, but IIRC, the Browncoats were wearing WWI US helmets, not WWII.

The whole battle had a very WWI feel to it overall, with the trenches, OPs, and just barely into WWII with the quad AA mount.

Recent novels by Michael Z. Williamson
CONTACT WITH CHAOS, Apr 09 from Baen Books
BETTER TO BEG FORGIVENESS..., Nov 07 from Baen Books

MIKEWILLIAMSON

Monday, June 22, 2009 8:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
can people survive 108 degree heat? That's the 'feels like' temp here.
Make sure you take lots of naps, MsA!

Y'all a bunch of pansies. Last year I was out in 126, except during the 35 day sandstorm, when it cooled down to 115. My feet literally cooked in my steel toes--I had to peel bits of cooked skin off.

Then the wind blew off the Arabian Gulf and humidity shot up to 85%. Remember that's RELATIVE humidity, and hot air holds more moisture. I'd guess without looking at the chart that that was about like 110* and 100%.

By late September it would get down to 80* by about 0400.

Recent novels by Michael Z. Williamson
CONTACT WITH CHAOS, Apr 09 from Baen Books
BETTER TO BEG FORGIVENESS..., Nov 07 from Baen Books

SISTER

Monday, June 22, 2009 9:14 PM

absolute pansy here. no questions, no excuses - pansy, pansy, pansy!

MSA

Monday, June 22, 2009 9:30 PM

Yup pansy here too ( though I will say I am more cautious now because I can't let the baby overheat as he can't sweat or regulate his temp)

HUGS Sister napping as much as I can

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

MIKEWILLIAMSON

Monday, June 22, 2009 9:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
absolute pansy here. no questions, no excuses - pansy, pansy, pansy!

You're probably the kind who wakes up for OUTGOING artillery, right?

Recent novels by Michael Z. Williamson
CONTACT WITH CHAOS, Apr 09 from Baen Books
BETTER TO BEG FORGIVENESS..., Nov 07 from Baen Books

SISTER

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:17 PM

cannon fodder

BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MikeWilliamson:
Quote:

We do have a few rules and regulations that must be met in order to be considered as a member, including uniform requirements and weapons requirements. These will be outlined below.

I'll have to check again, but IIRC, the Browncoats were wearing WWI US helmets, not WWII.

The whole battle had a very WWI feel to it overall, with the trenches, OPs, and just barely into WWII with the quad AA mount.

Welcome Mike.

Nope, definitely WWII U.S. M-1 helmets as we verified in screen caps and viewings. Some of us have them, but others opted for cheaper Russian surplus helmets found online. I prefer the M-1 as it fits better and is canon.

The Battle of Serenity did have a bit of a WWI feel to it due to the trench warfare, but then again there was some of that seen in WWII as well. Not to the same extent of course, but you get my meaning.

So, you're stationed overseas in the Gulf?

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MIKEWILLIAMSON

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:

Welcome Mike.

Nope, definitely WWII U.S. M-1 helmets as we verified in screen caps and viewings. Some of us have them, but others opted for cheaper Russian surplus helmets found online. I prefer the M-1 as it fits better and is canon.

So, you're stationed overseas in the Gulf?

Yeah, in The Message those are definitely standard steel pots. It must just have been carry over feel I got in "Serenity" (episode). It also looked like the Fed Zoe ventilated had a Nazi bucket helmet.

I've been to the Sandbox twice. It's hot. It's sandy. It sucks. It was that way 3000 years ago, I hear. It's that way now. It will probably be that way in another 3000 years, or 3 million, for that matter.

Recent novels by Michael Z. Williamson
CONTACT WITH CHAOS, Apr 09 from Baen Books
BETTER TO BEG FORGIVENESS..., Nov 07 from Baen Books
http://www.MichaelZWilliamson.com

MIKEWILLIAMSON

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
cannon fodder

No worries. I snore louder than artillery. Stick with me and you'll be fine.

Recent novels by Michael Z. Williamson
CONTACT WITH CHAOS, Apr 09 from Baen Books
BETTER TO BEG FORGIVENESS..., Nov 07 from Baen Books
http://www.MichaelZWilliamson.com

SISTER

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:15 AM

hee!

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MikeWilliamson:
I've been to the Sandbox twice. It's hot. It's sandy. It sucks. It was that way 3000 years ago, I hear. It's that way now. It will probably be that way in another 3000 years, or 3 million, for that matter.

Feeling for you bud. Was there myself for the first Gulf War. And you're right with the sandbox being never changing. No doubt it will be like that until the lights go out.

Keep your head down over there!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

SISTER

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:31 PM

i will quit my b----ing! Happy Wednesday, all.

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:32 PM

Thursday! See that over there? That's the weekend!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

SISTER

Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:33 PM

friday-eve!!

SISTER

Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:31 PM

what a frustrating day; nearly over; car problems suck.

MSA

Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:57 PM

Oh HUGS Sister... Hope things get better for you:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

BROWNCOAT1

Friday, June 26, 2009 11:51 AM

Hope the car problem is an easy fix and not expensive Sister.

Friday people! About bloody time too!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

SISTER

Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:15 PM

went to 3 different places; all agree I need a "dealer authorized" computer code fix - gonna be at least $100. Crap.

SISTER

Sunday, June 28, 2009 3:12 PM

same stupid dog got skunked again last night. The mixture of peroxide, baking soda and dishwashing liquid helps; but I've been 'spraying' her with Febreze as well. Sheesh.

MSA

Sunday, June 28, 2009 3:20 PM

HUGS Sister

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Monday, June 29, 2009 10:39 AM

it's m - wait - big suck.

BROWNCOAT1

Monday, June 29, 2009 1:27 PM

Sorry about the computer woes Sister. Hope you get it fixed soon.

The same dog got hit by a skunk again?!? That dog just doesn't learn does it? Try a clothespin on your nose.

Yep, Big Suck again. Only think making it better is we're off Friday for the holiday. Yay for short work week!

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Monday, June 29, 2009 3:47 PM

That dog must really enjoy skunks...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Monday, June 29, 2009 9:20 PM

stupid dog. stupid car. stupid big suck.

SISTER

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:26 AM

'morning - and it could be a good one.

BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:40 PM

Well I can only hope it is a good one after the "stupid car, stupid dog".

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:21 PM

Fingers crossed for a good day all round:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:53 AM

better day; thanks!

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:24 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
better day; thanks!

Glad to hear it Sister!

Wednesday. Not really Hump Day since we're off on Friday.

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 2:14 PM

Let's hear it for long weekends:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 8:42 PM

bump

SISTER

Thursday, July 2, 2009 12:59 PM

long weekend ahead - celebrate all you INDEPENDENTS!!

MSA

Thursday, July 2, 2009 3:44 PM

whoooo!!

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

MAGDALENA

Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:41 PM

hello... I am going to be Stateside this time next week, thanks to my wonderful friend Sue & her husband, Nick!

I might see a 76th member or two while there... I know I am going to be seeing a whole lot of one of them, anyway!

CPT Magda Martin, CO of Golf Co. (Europe)
www.myspace.com/lady_magdalena
www.crazypurplewombat.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=603506986
http://www.flickr.com/photos/magdalena67/

SISTER

Friday, July 3, 2009 1:39 PM

great news, Magda!

SISTER

Saturday, July 4, 2009 3:43 PM

happy Independence day!!

SISTER

Sunday, July 5, 2009 1:40 PM

raining today.

MSA

Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:16 PM

HUGS send it this way Sister:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Monday, July 6, 2009 12:13 AM

sending rain thoughts

SISTER

Monday, July 6, 2009 12:11 PM

steamy (the weather, not my thoughts)

BROWNCOAT1

Monday, July 6, 2009 2:11 PM

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th.

Why do Big Sucks after a long weekend seem all that much worse?

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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

MSA

Monday, July 6, 2009 3:18 PM

I think it's 'cause you were just getting in the groove of relaxation and enjoyment and abruptly it's gone... I know when I go back on track in a few weeks it's going to suck after resting and being able to take a nap if I want

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:25 AM

bump for a tuesday

MSA

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 5:31 PM

Happy dancing bump NV just got the crib ready:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

SISTER

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:52 PM

awwww

SISTER

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:31 AM

time for a new thread?

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 6:27 PM

bump from Boston!

CPT Magda Martin, CO of Golf Co. (Europe)
www.myspace.com/lady_magdalena
www.crazypurplewombat.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=603506986
http://www.flickr.com/photos/magdalena67/

SISTER

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10:37 PM

welcome to the USA

SISTER

Thursday, July 9, 2009 12:04 PM

It's the eve of FRIDAY!

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, July 9, 2009 12:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sister:
time for a new thread?

Reckon so:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=2&t=39066

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / Battalion O.I.C.

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