Memberships:

Weekend: $150
The "Big Damn Weekend" package includes: registration materials,
Friday night welcome reception, walking tour of Historic
District/Chinatown, Big Damn Bus tour, one track destination,
Saturday buffet dinner, music, dancing, entertainment.

The "Big Damn Weekend" package DOES NOT include: transit to/from
hotel/airport, taxis, overnight room, alcohol, Saturday breakfast,
Saturday lunch, Sunday breakfast.

Saturday Only: $100
The "Saturday Only" package includes: registration materials,
walking tour of Historic District/Chinatown, Big Damn Bus tour, one
track destination, Saturday buffet dinner, music, dancing,
entertainment.

The "Saturday Only" package DOES NOT include: transit to/from
hotel/airport, taxis, alcohol, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch.

Banquet/Ball Only: None
There is no "Banquet/Ball Only" package, for several reasons.
First, the purpose of the Browncoat Ball is for fans to spend as
much time as possible with their fellow fans from other parts of the
world.  If you are local, we'd still like you to join us for the
whole weekend or at least ALL of Saturday to get to know each other
better.  That is the spirit of the event.

Secondly, based on the various costs of the event, we are not able
to discount memberships any lower than we have.  Even if you plan to
attend only the Saturday evening activities, you will still need to
buy the "Saturday Only" package.

TRACKS/TOURS

Because there is so much to see and do in Philadelphia, when
registering for the event, you will be asked to choose "track" which
best represents your interests, i.e. what activity do you want to do
Saturday afternoon.  General Admission  Fees will be covered in your
Browncoat Ball Membership, but if you wish to see any special
exhibits at your track destination, you will have to purchase that
on your own.

Captain Track

Whether you own or operate your own spacefaring vessel, or you just
have a keen interest in science, you'll want to spend the afternoon
at the Franklin Institute Science Museum.  Space Command and the
Franklin Airshow are two permanent exhibits which will interest
would-be captains and pilots alike.  And no Big Damn Hero would be
complete without a Big Damn Heart.  http://www2.fi.edu/

Crew Track

If you like working on ships, or just traveling on them, you may be
interested in afternoon at the Independence Seaport Museum.  Not
only can you learn about the history and science of Serenity's
nautical cousins, but you can climb on board the cruiser Olympia
(circa the Spanish-American War) and the submarine Becuna (circa
WWII)!  Neither may be a Firefly-class transport, but it may be as
close as you ever come to one.
http://www.phillyseaport.org/

Finery Track

Whether you were trained at the Companion Academy or you just like
pretty things, maybe an afternoon at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
may be for you.  You can explore the renowned exhibits and acclaimed
special exhibitions at one of the nations largest art museums… or
you can just run up the stairs like Rocky.  Oh, go crazy, do both!
http://www.philamuseum.org/

Reaver Track

If you're a Reaver at heart, or just enjoy those sideshow tents on
little backwater moons, you might enjoy a ghastly afternoon at the
Mütter Museum and the Edgar Allen Poe house.  "The Mütter Museum was
founded to educate future doctors about anatomy and human medical
anomalies. Our collection now boasts over 20,000 unforgettable
objects. These include fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological
specimens; skeletal and dried specimens, medical instruments and
apparati; anatomical and pathological models in plaster, wax, papier-
mâché, and plastic; memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians;
medical illustrations, photographs, prints, and portraits."
http://www.collphyphil.org/mutter.asp

Although he is buried in Baltimore, MD, Edgar Allen Poe lived in
Philadelphia for time, writing such stories as "The Gold Bug" "The
Black Cat" and "The Tell Tale Heart".  If time allows, members of
the Doctorin' Track will get a tour of his former home.
http://www.nps.gov/edal/


A Big Damn Bus will pick up our wayward band at Chinatown's
Friendship Gate at 1:00pm and take us on a partial tour of
Philadelphia, dropping members of each track at their respective
destinations along the way.  When you are finished at your track
destination, you hop on the Big Damn Bus again (they circulate on a
regular basis) and get back off near the hotel.  All track
destinations close at 5:00pm.  Your ticket for the Big Damn Bus Tour
is also included in your Registration for the BCB.

SCHEDULE

Friday, 9/28, 8:00pm-11:00pm – Welcome Reception

The episode "Shindig" from the series "Firefly" opens in a Pool
Hall.  What better way to start our Shindig?  Upstairs at Buffalo
Billiards, we will have a private room with 5 pool tables for 3
hours.  Snacks will be provided, but the bar will cash and only for
them of drinkin' age (21 in Pennsylvania.)  We are working on live
entertainment for this event.
http://www.buffalobilliards.com/philadelphia/

Friday, 9/28, 11:00pm – Night on the Town

After the welcome reception, the Browncoats may play the night away
at Buffalo Billiards, explore the nightlife of Old City Philadelphia
(it's a safe neighborhood where all the cool people go) or return to
the hotel to rest up for the next day's adventures.

Saturday, 9/29, 9:00am-11:00am – Walking tour of Historic District &
Chinatown

Professional guides meet BCB attendees at the convention hotel to
take them on a guided tour of the Historic District of
Philadelphia.  Sites on the tour could include Independence Hall,
The Liberty Bell Center, National Constitution Center, Declaration
House, the First Bank of the U.S., Congress Hall, Christ Church and
Betsy Ross House.  The tour will also explore Philadelphia's
Chinatown. This will be attendees' first opportunity to collect
images for the photographic scavenger hunt.

Saturday, 9/29, 11:00am-1:00pm – Vegan Dim Sum at Kingdom of
Vegetarians

What better way to end a tour of Chinatown than with a traditional
Chinese meal?  Dim Sum is a Cantonese phrase which translates
literally as "touch the heart" but means "morsel" or "snack".  It's
a brunch-like meal consisting of a wide spectrum of small choices,
from sweet to salty, served in small steamer baskets or on little
plates.  We like to call it, "Some of `dis-n-some of `dat".  It
traditionally includes combinations of meat, vegetables, seafood, as
well as desserts and fruit.   At the Kingdom of Vegetarians, it is
all Vegan and all Kosher.  They have convinced non-meats to
impersonate pork, chicken, beef and even seafood.  This is a great
and friendly choice for those who dine vegetarian, vegan or Kosher.
It's also a grand experiment of "what's possible" for alternate
protein in a `verse where fresh meat is hard to come by.  This mid-
morning meal will be followed by shopping at Reading Terminal
Market.  (See below.)
(Estimated additional cost: $10)

Saturday, 9/29, 11:00am-1:00pm – Reading Terminal Market

Vegan Dim Sum with make-believe meat served in Chinese fashion may
not be to everyone's taste, so BCB attendees who prefer an
alternative will be delivered directly to the Reading Terminal
Market for lunch and shopping. "Mouth-watering aromas. Produce fresh
from the field.  Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood, and
poultry. Unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around
the world. The hustle and bustle of a multitude of diverse people."
This is your chance to try a genuine Philadelphia Cheesesteak!
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/
(Estimated additional cost: $10)

Saturday, 9/29, 1:00pm-5:00pm – Track Activities and Big Damn Bus
Tour

Because there is so much to see and do in Philadelphia, when
registering for the event, you will be asked to choose "track" which
best represents your interests, i.e. what activity do you want to do
Saturday afternoon.  General Admission  Fees will be covered in your
Browncoat Ball Membership, but if you wish to see any special
exhibits at your track destination, you will have to purchase that
on your own. (See the TRACKS/TOURS  page for details.)

A Big Damn Bus will pick up our wayward band at Chinatown's
Friendship Gate at 1:00pm and take us on a partial tour of
Philadelphia, dropping members of each track at their respective
destinations along the way.  When you are finished at your track
destination, you hop on the Big Damn Bus again (they circulate on a
regular basis) and get back off near the hotel.  All track
destinations close at 5:00pm.  Your ticket for the Big Damn Bus Tour
is also included in your Registration for the BCB.

Saturday, 9/29, 5:00pm-7:00pm – Downtime

This is your time do with as you please.  Rest up from the morning's
adventures.  Explore the local attractions on your own.  Hang out
in "Kaylee's Kitchen", the BCB Hospitality Suite with fellow
Browncoats.  Get read for the evening festivities!!!

Saturday, 9/29, 7:00pm-8:00pm – Cocktails

Saturday night's festivities begin with a cocktail hour.  Mix and
mingle with your fellow Browncoats.  This is also the deadline for
the photographic scavenger hunt.

Saturday, 9/29, 8:00pm-9:00pm – Banquet

We have a very special Buffet Menu planned for you with many di-
`verse' selections.  Much of it is a surprise, but we will tell this
much.  There will be vegetarian and kosher options, as well as
dishes prepared from the Big Damn Chefs charity cookbook!
http://www.bigdamnchefs.com/

Saturday, 9/29, 9:00pm-12:00am – Ball

The Bedlam Bards will be performing for us.  If you aren't familiar
with the Bards, not only do they play "RenFolk" music, but are ALSO
Browncoats.  Their Firefly/Serenity inspired music was used in the
fan documentary "Done The Impossible" and is compiled on their own
CD, "On The Drift".  Songs include "The Ballad of Joss" and "Big
Damn Trilogy", among others.
http://www.bedlambards.com/
http://cdbaby.com/cd/bedlambards/

In addition to their `verse music, The Bedlam Bards will also play
some formal music for traditional English dance.  We will have
a "caller" on hand to instruct those who wish to learn and will lead
the group in several dances.  This will include a march to show off
your fine costumes.

In fact, costuming is encouraged.  There will be awards in several
categories which we will be presenting during the ball.  Scavenger
hunt awards will be presented at the same time.  After the
traditional English dancing and the awards, BCB attendees would be
welcome to dance the night away to strange sounds of that new
fangled rocker music.

Sunday, 9/30, 10:00am – Big Damn Breakfast

Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, Tom Smith
(aka "FilkerTom" ) couldn't join us at the Browncoat Ball this
year.  However his song "A Chef Called Jayne", along with the Big
Damn Chefs cookbook, has inspired us to start a new tradition – The
Big Damn Breakfast.  The idea is that this would be the last
activity everyone would get together for before disembarking from
the weekend's events.  (Location and costs TBD.)
http://www.tomsmithonline.com/
http://www.bigdamnchefs.com/

OVERVIEW>

The Inaugural Browncoat Ball (BCB) was held in Chicago in 2004, with
the goal of establishing an affordable, annual, non-profit event
created for fans by fans, capable of bringing Browncoats from
geographically diverse locations from all over the world together to
celebrate Firefly and our fabulous fandom.  The vision for the
Browncoat Ball is that it will be held in a different city each year

The second Browncoat Ball was hosted by the San Francisco Browncoats
in 2006. It was a spectacular weekend-long event that drew in 150
browncoat attendees from across the United States, Canada and
Australia.

For 2007, the Pennsylvania Browncoats have stepped up to the
challenge.  This year, our destination will be Philadelphia.  It is
one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the
United States. Philadelphia was the center of the independence
movement during the American Revolutionary War. The Declaration of
Independence and the US Constitution were both written in
Philadelphia, and signed in Independence Hall.  So get ready to
break out your fanciest duds, journey to the "Home of Liberty and
Independents", and once again rub elbows with Browncoats from all
over the country (and beyond).

There are many types of conventions and get-togethers. Some revolve
primarily around meeting celebrities, attending themed panels,
getting early glimpses at industry projects, or browsing a dealer
floor full of geek-related products. At many of these conventions,
meeting and getting to know your fellow fans is a side note that
occurs in small doses between events or while waiting in long lines.
However, it is these interactions with our fellow fans that truly
make these conventions memorable. The Browncoat Ball is the opposite
of these conventions. Getting to know your fellow fans is the
primary objective of the Browncoat Ball, and we strive for that with
every activity, every ball, every year.

The Bedlam Bards
2007 Shindig Tour

We're pleased to announce our first ever Shindig Tour of The Bedlam
Bards, with appearances all across the eastern United States.  At
each stop along the way, the Bards join the local Browncoats,
BedHeads, and rennies to raise money for various charities and
organizations, including Equality Now. A number of Browncoat vendors
have donated prizes for charity raffles in each concert.

The Philadelphia area Shindig will be:

Tuesday, April 24
7:00pm – 9:30pm

Casey's Restaurant & Bar
812 Lansdowne Ave.
Drexel Hill, PA 19029
www.caseysdh.com
610-789-7575

$10 Donation* (collected at the door)
*Proceeds benefit: www.equalitynow.com
via www.cantstoptheserenity.com
presented by www.pabrowncoats.com

When asked what kind of music they play, The Bedlam Bards often say
Celtic, but in fact they play "Renfolk Music," that unique blend of
Celtic, English, Scandinavian, and American folk music mixed in with
period tunes from the Renaissance and Middle Ages that rubs
shoulders with the occasional incognito rock song at most
Renaissance festivals. And the Bards have a lot of fun playing it.
And their fans love listening to it!

The Bedlam Bards are ALSO Browncoats.  For those who don't know,
a "Browncoat" is a fan of the short-lived but much-loved television
show Firefly and the movie that grew out of it, Serenity, both
created by Joss Whedon, the mind behind such media hits as Buffy the
Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Toy Story.

Firefly was a special show.  It was witty, insightful and new.  It
was also misunderstood, mistreated and cancelled by the network
which aired it.  Thousands of fans around the world were greatly
disappointed, even angered.  So were The Bedlam Bards.  Out of
adversity comes creativity.  The Bedlam Bards wrote and recorded
songs about the show, the fans, the phenomenon, and ultimately the
movie. These songs have been collected on an album titled "On the
Drift"

Check out The Bedlam Bards and their music at:
www.bedlambards.com
www.cdbaby.com/cd/bedlambards
www.myspace.com/thebedlambards

(The Bedlam Bards will be playing at the 2007 Browncoat Ball in
September!!!!)

Just joined here, so as to keep an eye on updates to the Ball as I plan
on attending. Some of ya'll may know me as "Zephyr" on other FF boards.

I'm also a member of the 76th, so I may well be attending the Ball in
uniform. ;)

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "heyhowdyhey" <thehey@...>

....can you give us a time frame on when details will be announced?

I just want to be able to see if I (and the rest of us) can start
planning (and saving up).

Thanx.

-hey

....can you give us a time frame on when details will be announced?

I just want to be able to see if I (and the rest of us) can start
planning (and saving up).

Thanx.


-hey

The University of Pennsylvania Museum's Archeology and Anthropology
exhibits are worth a good look. A look at "Earth-that-Was-That-Was".
And not too far from the center of action, IIRC.

Capn Mark.

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Carrie"
<outlandershaelyn@...> wrote:
>
> I was the king tut exhibit could be worked in as thats something most
> people only get to see once in a lifetime, lucky for me we just went
> the other day and it was amazing. You should see it, it's worth the
> ticket price!
>
> lol Sorry that was off topic.
>

I was the king tut exhibit could be worked in as thats something most
people only get to see once in a lifetime, lucky for me we just went
the other day and it was amazing. You should see it, it's worth the
ticket price!

lol Sorry that was off topic.

*The New England Browncoat's*
*BIG DAMN SHINDIG*
*featuring*
*THE BEDLAM BARDS*
*as well as other wonderful local performers *
*including PJ Shapiro, Jono Danforth and the Rusty Wenches*
**
*When: SATURDAY, APRIL 28th
1pm til whenever: Performances from about 2pm-6ish*
**
What: A Browncoat Potluck
Where: Kessa's Home in Concord Area, NH
(So.Central NH, 1 hour north of Boston)
Directions and public transportation information located to the right of the
page under "monthly shindigs" at:

http://www.nebrowncoats.com <http://www.nebrowncoats.com>

It is a Potluck and BYOB. There will also be a firepit to hang out around.
There will be a $20 donation accepted at the door to help defray the cost of
the House Concert and the performers' travel expenses. There will also be
raffles for charity. It promises to be a great time so come join in the fun.

*Please RSVP at BigDamnShindig@...
<mailto:BigDamnShindig%40gmail.com> so that I can keep somewhat of a
headcount.*
Also, email me with any questions; food queries, directions or to find out
more about hotels/motels in the area.

We are indeed Mighty!

Hope to see you in the World!!!


__._,_.

.



--
-hey

http://www.thehey.com

http://www.nebrowncoats.com

See "Serenity" on June 23rd - http://boston.cantstoptheserenity.com

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "radegund" <radegund@...>

BCB is the last weekend of the big Tutankhamun exhibit at the
museum, I noticed. I may come down a couple of days early and play
tourist.

Melissa

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, David Adams <thehey@...>
wrote:
>
> OK, thanx.
>
> Just a minor suggestion if you have not already worked out the
itinerary
> yet. The Phillies are playing in Citizens' that weekend and some
> Browncoats might be baseball fans and like to see a game as a
group be
> worked out as an option.
>
> If not, it's cool. I'm sure there will be plenty else to do.
>
> -hey

-------------- Original message --------------
From: David Adams <thehey@...>

OK, thanx.

Just a minor suggestion if you have not already worked out the itinerary
yet. The Phillies are playing in Citizens' that weekend and some
Browncoats might be baseball fans and like to see a game as a group be
worked out as an option.

If not, it's cool. I'm sure there will be plenty else to do.

-hey

http://www.thehey.com

http://www.nebrowncoats.com

AIM Screenname: TheHey

mthublack@comcast.net wrote:
>
> Soon. Very soon. Lining up our ducks so we can shoot them while
> crossing our i's and dotting our t's. :-)
> --
> Matt "Tequila" Black
> Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Browncoats
> - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June 22-23
> - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-30
> - www.browncoatball.com
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "heyhowdyhey" <thehey@comcast.net>
>
> I'm glad to see a group started about the Ball. I am looking forward
> to this weekend and meeting all of you that I have not met before and
> seeing again who I have......
>
> *ahem* :-)
>
> So, any idea of when any details or whatever will be released?
>
> -hey
>
>
>

BCB is the last weekend of the big Tutankhamun exhibit at the
museum, I noticed. I may come down a couple of days early and play
tourist.

Melissa

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, David Adams <thehey@...>
wrote:
>
> OK, thanx.
>
> Just a minor suggestion if you have not already worked out the
itinerary
> yet. The Phillies are playing in Citizens' that weekend and some
> Browncoats might be baseball fans and like to see a game as a
group be
> worked out as an option.
>
> If not, it's cool. I'm sure there will be plenty else to do.
>
> -hey

OK, thanx.

Just a minor suggestion if you have not already worked out the itinerary
yet. The Phillies are playing in Citizens' that weekend and some
Browncoats might be baseball fans and like to see a game as a group be
worked out as an option.

If not, it's cool. I'm sure there will be plenty else to do.

-hey

http://www.thehey.com

http://www.nebrowncoats.com

AIM Screenname: TheHey






mthublack@... wrote:
>
> Soon.  Very soon.  Lining up our ducks so we can shoot them while
> crossing our i's and dotting our t's.  :-)
> --
> Matt "Tequila" Black
> Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Browncoats
> - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June 22-23
> - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-30
> - www.browncoatball.com
>
>
>
>     -------------- Original message --------------
>     From: "heyhowdyhey" <thehey@...>
>
>     I'm glad to see a group started about the Ball. I am looking forward
>     to this weekend and meeting all of you that I have not met before and
>     seeing again who I have......
>
>     *ahem* :-)
>
>     So, any idea of when any details or whatever will be released?
>
>     -hey
>
>
>

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "heyhowdyhey" <thehey@...>

I'm glad to see a group started about the Ball. I am looking forward
to this weekend and meeting all of you that I have not met before and
seeing again who I have......

*ahem* :-)

So, any idea of when any details or whatever will be released?

-hey

I'm glad to see a group started about the Ball. I am looking forward
to this weekend and meeting all of you that I have not met before and
seeing again who I have......

*ahem* :-)

So, any idea of when any details or whatever will be released?

-hey

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Jimmy" <jimmyaquinox69@...>

this the same tequila matt that was at kristin's (myorangehat)shindig
on her farm a couple of times? this is jimmy from NYC. (i ran the
charity auction at the last one.) are you spearheading the PA ball?
awesome dude. while i've drifted a bit from the NYC group, i still
stay abreast of browncoat doings. i took a lovely SF browncoat to the
ball last september as well. great time! if i'm free this fall, i'll
be there again! take care!

jimmy
www.jimmyaquino.typepad.com
www.comicnewsinsider.com

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@... wrote:
>
> Well then welcom "Sal"!!! You can call me Matt, you can call me
Tequila Matt, you can call me Tequila, just don't call me late for
dinner!
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Chris Salerno" <jedisalpitt2002@...> > Please call me "Sal," and I very much look forward to meeting my
fellow Browncoats on
> such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
>
> --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@ wrote:
> >
> > Welcome aboard Chris!
> >
> > There will be much information to come. Looking forward to
meeting everyone virtually
> in the weeks and monts to come... and in person in September!
> >
> > Keep Flyin'!
> > mb
> >
> > --
> > Matt "Tequila" Black
> > Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Browncoats
> > - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> > Quartermaster, Pennsylvania Browncoats Trading Post
> > - www.cafepress.com/pabrowncoats
> > Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June
22-23
> ; > - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> > Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA,
September 28-30
> > - www.browncoatball.com
> >
>

this the same tequila matt that was at kristin's (myorangehat)shindig
on her farm a couple of times? this is jimmy from NYC. (i ran the
charity auction at the last one.) are you spearheading the PA ball?
awesome dude. while i've drifted a bit from the NYC group, i still
stay abreast of browncoat doings. i took a lovely SF browncoat to the
ball last september as well. great time! if i'm free this fall, i'll
be there again! take care!

jimmy
www.jimmyaquino.typepad.com
www.comicnewsinsider.com



--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@... wrote:
>
> Well then welcom "Sal"!!!  You can call me Matt, you can call me
Tequila Matt, you can call me Tequila, just don't call me late for
dinner!
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Chris Salerno" <jedisalpitt2002@...>
> Please call me "Sal," and I very much look forward to meeting my
fellow Browncoats on
> such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
>
> --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@ wrote:
> >
> > Welcome aboard Chris!
> >
> > There will be much information to come. Looking forward to
meeting everyone virtually
> in the weeks and monts to come... and in person in September!
> >
> > Keep Flyin'!
> > mb
> >
> > --
> > Matt "Tequila" Black
> > Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Browncoats
> > - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> > Quartermaster, Pennsylvania Browncoats Trading Post
> > - www.cafepress.com/pabrowncoats
> > Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June
22-23
> > - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> > Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA,
September 28-30
> > - www.browncoatball.com
> >
>

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Carrie" <outlandershaelyn@...>

This is what happens when you open your mouth to something, oddly the
same way my husband and I ended up with our own Pirate group. That
boy just had to go and open is mouth and TaDa here we go with year 6
of planning!

I can't wait for Reg to open, that way I can plot out where my extra
money is going for the rest of the year. I guess Dragon*Con is out
again this year too! ;)

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@... wrote:
>
> Yeah, well, I have no idea what you mean about planning big. I
openned up my mouth and we ended up with the Browncoat Ball here in
Philly. :-)
>
> There is a proposed agenda, but we are still working out a few
details. We'll be posting info in the next week or two when
registration goes live.
>
> --
> Matt "Tequila" Black
> Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Br owncoats
> - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> Quartermaster, Pennsylvania Browncoats Trading Post
> - www.cafepress.com/pabrowncoats
> Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June
22-23
> - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA, September
28-30
> - www.browncoatball.com
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Sal <jedisalpitt2002@...>
> Yes, I know you. (I knew you when I responded, just
> playing along, heh.) So you too are no longer with
> TFN? I won't ask why. My departure from the local
> group wasn't how I would have wanted it to go.
>
> Man, I sure wish we had more time for the Browncoat
> ball planning. I don't know if you recall but I
> undertook trying to secure room discounts for C3 for> all of Fanforce (this was before I knew Gencon had
> already done that.) I had something like 200 rooms
> signed up for in a matter of a few months, had Gencon
> accepted my proposal to them. Hard work but it was fun
> doing it, even if it never came to fruition. If I had
> more time, I could try and swing something like this
> for the ball, but I'm too new here and don't have all
> the contacts like I did in the Fanforce group.
> Besides, I kinda retired myself from getting TOO
> involved with groups. I'll do a little for the local
> Browncoat group, but I'm not making the same mistakes
> I did in the Pittsburgh FF group.
>
> For those that don't know I was the chapter head, VP,
> and PR man for the local Pittsburgh Star Wars group
> for a time. Opinions will vary depending on who you
> speak to, but basically I was trying to build up the
> group and do lots of things like planning
> meetings/parties, etc.-trust me lots of stuff. I think
> that some thought I was trying to make it my own
> personal SW group and felt threatened of losing their
> position or whatever. So rather than fracture or
> splinter the group, I took it upon myself to leave.
> I'd rather make the sacrifice than take down anyone as
> some in that group percieved I was trying to do.
> Plainly said, in my opinion I was trying too hard to
> make things happen and that didn't agree with others.
>
> So anyway, I'm a Browncoat as well, but a quiet one.
> Oh I'd like to plan stuff, but I know from my own
> nature that I like to plan big-over the top sometimes,
> and wouldn't want to step on anyone's toes here.
>
> I'm just hoping to go to this shindig and meet the
> stars. There's only 9 major people to meet, with some
> of the minor characters maybe as well. If I had to
> pick just a few though, I'd really like to meet Jayne,
> Inara and Kaylee. Badger would be cool to meet as well
> for one of the minor characters.
>
> Any plans on that happening? Any kind of itinerary at
> this juncture?
>
> -Sal
>
> --- f16warbird <f16warbird@...> wrote:
>
> > I spoke to you a few times on TFN when I was active
> > on there.
> >
> > I'm from Philly FF.
> >
> > Small world. Good to see ya!
> >
> > --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, Sal
> > <jedisalpitt2002@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Yes, one and the same, why?
> > >
> > >
> > > --- f16warbird <f16warbird@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Wait. Sal from Pittsburgh FF?
> &g t; > >
> > > > --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Chris
> > > > Salerno"
> > > > <jedisalpitt2002@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Please call me "Sal," and I very much look
> > forward
> > > > to meeting my
> > > > fellow Browncoats on
> > > > > such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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> > >
> >
> >
> >
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This is what happens when you open your mouth to something, oddly the
same way my husband and I ended up with our own Pirate group. That
boy just had to go and open is mouth and TaDa here we go with year 6
of planning!

I can't wait for Reg to open, that way I can plot out where my extra
money is going for the rest of the year. I guess Dragon*Con is out
again this year too! ;)

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@... wrote:
>
> Yeah, well, I have no idea what you mean about planning big.  I
openned up my mouth and we ended up with the Browncoat Ball here in
Philly.  :-)
>
> There is a proposed agenda, but we are still working out a few
details.  We'll be posting info in the next week or two when
registration goes live.
>
> --
> Matt "Tequila" Black
> Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Browncoats
> - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> Quartermaster, Pennsylvania Browncoats Trading Post
> - www.cafepress.com/pabrowncoats
> Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June
22-23
> - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA, September
28-30
> - www.browncoatball.com
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Sal <jedisalpitt2002@...>
> Yes, I know you. (I knew you when I responded, just
> playing along, heh.) So you too are no longer with
> TFN? I won't ask why. My departure from the local
> group wasn't how I would have wanted it to go.
>
> Man, I sure wish we had more time for the Browncoat
> ball planning. I don't know if you recall but I
> undertook trying to secure room discounts for C3 for
> all of Fanforce (this was before I knew Gencon had
> already done that.) I had something like 200 rooms
> signed up for in a matter of a few months, had Gencon
> accepted my proposal to them. Hard work but it was fun
> doing it, even if it never came to fruition. If I had
> more time, I could try and swing something like this
> for the ball, but I'm too new here and don't have all
> the contacts like I did in the Fanforce group.
> Besides, I kinda retired myself from getting TOO
> involved with groups. I'll do a little for the local
> Browncoat group, but I'm not making the same mistakes
> I did in the Pittsburgh FF group.
>
> For those that don't know I was the chapter head, VP,
> and PR man for the local Pittsburgh Star Wars group
> for a time. Opinions will vary depending on who you
> speak to, but basically I was trying to build up the
> group and do lots of things like planning
> meetings/parties, etc.-trust me lots of stuff. I think
> that some thought I was trying to make it my own
> personal SW group and felt threatened of losing their
> position or whatever. So rather than fracture or
> splinter the group, I took it upon myself to leave.
> I'd rather make the sacrifice than take down anyone as
> some in that group percieved I was trying to do.
> Plainly said, in my opinion I was trying too hard to
> make things happen and that didn't agree with others.
>
> So anyway, I'm a Browncoat as well, but a quiet one.
> Oh I'd like to plan stuff, but I know from my own
> nature that I like to plan big-over the top sometimes,
> and wouldn't want to step on anyone's toes here.
>
> I'm just hoping to go to this shindig and meet the
> stars. There's only 9 major people to meet, with some
> of the minor characters maybe as well. If I had to
> pick just a few though, I'd really like to meet Jayne,
> Inara and Kaylee. Badger would be cool to meet as well
> for one of the minor characters.
>
> Any plans on that happening? Any kind of itinerary at
> this juncture?
>
> -Sal
>
> --- f16warbird <f16warbird@...> wrote:
>
> > I spoke to you a few times on TFN when I was active
> > on there.
> >
> > I'm from Philly FF.
> >
> > Small world. Good to see ya!
> >
> > --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, Sal
> > <jedisalpitt2002@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Yes, one and the same, why?
> > >
> > >
> > > --- f16warbird <f16warbird@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Wait. Sal from Pittsburgh FF?
> > > >
> > > > --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Chris
> > > > Salerno"
> > > > <jedisalpitt2002@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Please call me "Sal," and I very much look
> > forward
> > > > to meeting my
> > > > fellow Browncoats on
> > > > > such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> __________________________________________________________
> > ______________
> > > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time
> > > with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.
> > > http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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-------------- Original message --------------
From: Sal <jedisalpitt2002@...>

Yes, I know you. (I knew you when I responded, just
playing along, heh.) So you too are no longer with
TFN? I won't ask why. My departure from the local
group wasn't how I would have wanted it to go.

Man, I sure wish we had more time for the Browncoat
ball planning. I don't know if you recall but I
undertook trying to secure room discounts for C3 for
all of Fanforce (this was before I knew Gencon had
already done that.) I had something like 200 rooms
signed up for in a matter of a few months, had Gencon
accepted my proposal to them. Hard work but it was fun
doing it, even if it never came to fruition. If I had
more time, I could try and swing something like this
for the ball, but I'm too new here and don't have all
the contacts like I did in the Fanforce group.
Besides, I kinda retired myself from getting TOO
involved with groups. I'll do a little for the local
Browncoat group, but I'm not making the same mistakes
I did i n the Pittsburgh FF group.

For those that don't know I was the chapter head, VP,
and PR man for the local Pittsburgh Star Wars group
for a time. Opinions will vary depending on who you
speak to, but basically I was trying to build up the
group and do lots of things like planning
meetings/parties, etc.-trust me lots of stuff. I think
that some thought I was trying to make it my own
personal SW group and felt threatened of losing their
position or whatever. So rather than fracture or
splinter the group, I took it upon myself to leave.
I'd rather make the sacrifice than take down anyone as
some in that group percieved I was trying to do.
Plainly said, in my opinion I was trying too hard to
make things happen and that didn't agree with others.

So anyway, I'm a Browncoat as well, but a quiet one.
Oh I'd like to plan stuff, but I know from my own
nature that I like to plan big-over the top sometimes,
and wouldn't want to step on anyone's toes here.

I'm just hoping to go to this shindig and meet the
stars. There's only 9 major people to meet, with some
of the minor characters maybe as well. If I had to
pick just a few though, I'd really like to meet Jayne,
Inara and Kaylee. Badger would be cool to meet as well
for one of the minor characters.

Any plans on that happening? Any kind of itinerary at
this juncture?

-Sal

--- f16warbird <f16warbird@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I spoke to you a few times on TFN when I was active
> on there.
>
> I'm from Philly FF.
>
> Small world. Good to see ya!
>
> --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, Sal
> <jedisalpitt2002@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, one and the same, why?
> >
> >
> > --- f16warbird <f16warbird@...> wrote:
> >
> > > Wait. Sal from Pittsburgh FF?
> > >
> > > --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Chris
> > > Salerno"
> > > <jedisalpitt2002@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Please call me "Sal," and I very much look
> forward
> > > to meeting my
> > > fellow Browncoats on
> > > > such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
__________________________________________________________
> ______________
> > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time
> > with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.
> > http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news
> >
>
>
>

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Yes, I know you.  (I knew you when I responded, just
playing along, heh.) So you too are no longer with
TFN?  I won't ask why. My departure from the local
group wasn't how I would have wanted it to go.

Man, I sure wish we had more time for the Browncoat
ball planning. I don't know if you recall but I
undertook trying to secure room discounts for C3 for
all of Fanforce (this was before I knew Gencon had
already done that.) I had something like 200 rooms
signed up for in a matter of a few months, had Gencon
accepted my proposal to them. Hard work but it was fun
doing it, even if it never came to fruition. If I had
more time, I could try and swing something like this
for the ball, but I'm too new here and don't have all
the contacts like I did in the Fanforce group.
Besides, I kinda retired myself from getting TOO
involved with groups. I'll do a little for the local
Browncoat group, but I'm not making the same mistakes
I did in the Pittsburgh FF group.

For those that don't know I was the chapter head, VP,
and PR man for the local Pittsburgh Star Wars group
for a time. Opinions will vary depending on who you
speak to, but basically I was trying to build up the
group and do lots of things like planning
meetings/parties, etc.-trust me lots of stuff. I think
that some thought I was trying to make it my own
personal SW group and felt threatened of losing their
position or whatever. So rather than fracture or
splinter the group, I took it upon myself to leave.
I'd rather make the sacrifice than take down anyone as
some in that group percieved I was trying to do.
Plainly said, in my opinion I was trying too hard to
make things happen and that didn't agree with others.

So anyway, I'm a Browncoat as well, but a quiet one.
Oh I'd like to plan stuff, but I know from my own
nature that I like to plan big-over the top sometimes,
and wouldn't want to step on anyone's toes here.

I'm just hoping to go to this shindig and meet the
stars. There's only 9 major people to meet, with some
of the minor characters maybe as well. If I had to
pick just a few though, I'd really like to meet Jayne,
Inara and Kaylee. Badger would be cool to meet as well
for one of the minor characters.

Any plans on that happening? Any kind of itinerary at
this juncture?

-Sal


--- f16warbird <f16warbird@...> wrote:

> I spoke to you a few times on TFN when I was active
> on there.
>
> I'm from Philly FF.
>
> Small world.  Good to see ya!
>
> --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, Sal
> <jedisalpitt2002@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, one and the same, why?
> >
> >
> > --- f16warbird <f16warbird@...> wrote:
> >
> > > Wait.  Sal from Pittsburgh FF?
> > >
> > > --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Chris
> > > Salerno"
> > > <jedisalpitt2002@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Please call me "Sal," and I very much look
> forward
> > > to meeting my
> > > fellow Browncoats on
> > > > such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
______________________________________________________________________
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> > with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.
> > http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news
> >
>
>
>




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I spoke to you a few times on TFN when I was active on there.

I'm from Philly FF.

Small world.  Good to see ya!

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, Sal <jedisalpitt2002@...>
wrote:
>
> Yes, one and the same, why?
>
>
> --- f16warbird <f16warbird@...> wrote:
>
> > Wait.  Sal from Pittsburgh FF?
> >
> > --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Chris
> > Salerno"
> > <jedisalpitt2002@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Please call me "Sal," and I very much look forward
> > to meeting my
> > fellow Browncoats on
> > > such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
______________________________________________________________________
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>

Yes, one and the same, why?


--- f16warbird <f16warbird@...> wrote:

> Wait.  Sal from Pittsburgh FF?
>
> --- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Chris
> Salerno"
> <jedisalpitt2002@...> wrote:
> >
> > Please call me "Sal," and I very much look forward
> to meeting my
> fellow Browncoats on
> > such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).
>
>




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-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Chris Salerno" <jedisalpitt2002@...>

Please call me "Sal," and I very much look forward to meeting my fellow Browncoats on
such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@... wrote:
>
> Welcome aboard Chris!
>
> There will be much information to come. Looking forward to meeting everyone virtually
in the weeks and monts to come... and in person in September!
>
> Keep Flyin'!
> mb
>
> --
> Matt "Tequila" Black
> Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Browncoats
> - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> Quartermaster, Pennsylvania Browncoats Trading Post
> - www.cafepress.com/pabrowncoats
> Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June 22-23
> - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-30
> - www.browncoatball.com
>

Wait.  Sal from Pittsburgh FF?

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Salerno"
<jedisalpitt2002@...> wrote:
>
> Please call me "Sal," and I very much look forward to meeting my
fellow Browncoats on
> such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).

Please call me "Sal," and I very much look forward to meeting my fellow
Browncoats on
such an "asspicious" occassion (heh).

--- In BrowncoatBall2007@yahoogroups.com, mthublack@... wrote:
>
> Welcome aboard Chris!
>
> There will be much information to come.  Looking forward to meeting everyone
virtually
in the weeks and monts to come... and in person in September!
>
> Keep Flyin'!
> mb
>
> --
> Matt "Tequila" Black
> Member, Delaware Valley Brigade, Pennsylvania Browncoats
> - tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats
> Quartermaster, Pennsylvania Browncoats Trading Post
> - www.cafepress.com/pabrowncoats
> Organizer, 2007 "Can't Stop the Serenity", Philadelphia, PA, June 22-23
> - www.cantstoptheserenity.com
> Programming Chair, 2007 Browncoat Ball, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-30
> - www.browncoatball.com
>

Welcome aboard Chris!

There will be much information to come.  Looking forward to meeting everyone virtually in the weeks and monts to come... and in person in September!

Keep Flyin'!
mb

First I'd like to congratulate Philadelphia on winning the opportunity to host
this shindig.

As a reminder this event is September 28-30, Philadelphia, PA
You can go here to the official site for more information:
www.browncoatball.com

Hope to see all manner of folk there. Be ye' locals or those from the outlying
territories.

-Sal