I'm new and old

POSTED BY: bufo
UPDATED: Thursday, August 4, 2011 15:27
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BUFO

Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:11 AM

I'm a 61 year old woman who discovered FF about 6 mos ago. In a short span of time, I heard about it from 3 different sources. So I started watching it & watching it. I now own Blu Ray copies of FF & S.

The acting and the writing are brilliant. The characters are so well drawn and consistent. Now I watch it over & over to anticipate different scenes and lines. I can't remember a program where I loved all the characters but I do here.

Mal: Love his flowery bastardization of the English language & his point & shoot technique like on the fed, Patience's horse, kicking the guy into the engine. He can be a real bad ass. Great paternal feelings towards Kaylee. Oh and also great eye candy.

Zoe: Love that she's Mal's right hand man and just as good as a fighter. As a woman, I wish I had her legs.They go on forever. She's great with Wash. Wish she'd call the Captain, Mal occasionally.

Wash: Love his dead pan humor. He's really a hoot.

Jayne: My favorite thug. He's so dumb and so funny.

Kaylee: Probably my 2nd fav char next to Mal. I don't usually like perky but I do love Kaylee and her engine nerdiness. I love her innocence and her feelings for Simon. Especially love her holding court in Shindig.

Simon: His ironic wit makes me laugh. Also, he is not afraid of anything even when he gets beat up. I love his protective feelings towards River. Who wouldn't want him as a big brother.

River: As she said, Simon found her broken. She's unpredictable, brilliant and innocent. Love the dance poses when she's watching the crew from above and in Object when she 'becomes' Serenity.

Inara: Beautiful and kind. Despite everything, she loves Mal. While I don't think their relationship would have worked, they really needed to at least consummate it.

Book: He keeps the crew grounded morally or at least tries and his 'special' line is one of the most memorable.

I just watched the pilot for the nth time and I can't help but think that if they had shown the ep first, the show might have made it.

I could say a lot more but I won't. I've been reading this site for a while now and enjoy all your comments.

bufo

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT

Saturday, July 30, 2011 12:10 PM

Welcome to the party- we didn't notice ya hiding in the corner with the lampshade over your head. Glad you finally stepped out.

As a reward for your heroism, step over to the buffet there, and have a strawberry, one of the big ones dipped in chocolate. They've also got some kind of hot cheese sauce, but I wouldn't recommend it on strawberries-- doesn't really go, does it?

Now that you're here, push right in and join the talk- we got folks arguin' about guns, and politics, and which kinda ships are better than others, and lotsa other stuff.

And we're mostly a bunch of harmless and friendly folk. The brawling and the punching part and duels, those are just sorta -- well, stuff that happens.

And BTW, I'm a young guy of only 60, and I have an eye for beautiful older women-- Are you busy later?

WISHIMAY

Saturday, July 30, 2011 1:20 PM

Welcome Bufo! We're glad you could post with us!

Now Wishi backs slowly out of the room so as not to disturb the dance of the Flirtasaurus**

Heh.....

BYTEMITE

Saturday, July 30, 2011 3:37 PM

You're in good company! I'm actually pretty young, but I do know for a fact that this show has a broad appeal to a wide range of audience. In any case, we're glad to have you.

The cast, characters, and chemistry really are just perfect. While they all build on some basic archetypes, rather than being unoriginal they instead become instantly relateable. All are likeable in their way and all of them have plenty of potential for twists in their backstories.

ECGORDON

Saturday, July 30, 2011 4:19 PM

Welcome aboard, Bufo. You're now on the best boat in the 'verse. The crew quarters are full, but the cargo bay is huge and we've got plenty of room for you and any others you might bring along with you.

I'll be 61 myself in a couple of months, and available, so be prepared to witness a duel between me and NewOldBrowncoat for your attention.

BUFO

Saturday, July 30, 2011 4:54 PM

Hey NOBC, My fav saying is "You don't quit playing because you get old; you get old because you quit playing" I'll never quit playing and refuse to act my age. Glad there are some more mature (ahem) browncoats. LOL

BUFO

Saturday, July 30, 2011 4:56 PM

Oops, I thought my reply would be to the person I actually hit reply too. Guess there is a learning curve. Thanks everyone for the welcome. I look forward to posting here.

ECGORDON

Saturday, July 30, 2011 5:10 PM

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Originally posted by bufo:
Oops, I thought my reply would be to the person I actually hit reply too. Guess there is a learning curve. Thanks everyone for the welcome. I look forward to posting here.

If you hit "REPLY" on someone else's post then they will get an email notification concerning it if they have it set up that way. You can also hit "REPLY WITH QUOTE" and it will reference their comment that you are replying to.

DREAMTROVE

Saturday, July 30, 2011 6:38 PM

Hi

Welcome
That's what a ship is, you know - it's not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that's what a ship needs.

FLORALBUNNY

Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:31 PM

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Originally posted by bufo:
Hey NOBC, My fav saying is "You don't quit playing because you get old; you get old because you quit playing" I'll never quit playing and refuse to act my age. Glad there are some more mature (ahem) browncoats. LOL

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A mere schmear strawberry? Where indeed is the traditional jug of Mudder's Milk we've offered on the ramp to professing newcomers? And the invitation to visit the locker wherein the virtual browncoats are kept? And directions to the shimmerwine fountain at the aft end of the galley buffet? I'll admit the best thing to dip in the hot cheese is your fingers but best be sure nobody's observing you when you make the attempt.
Welcome, bufo. There's still a fair amount of play left here, though the lama-shaving parties have trailed off and we haven't had a hodgeberry stomping in a couple of years.

bun
that's better. the virtual coat looks great on you.

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