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My first drop, so to speak
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Author:  Wesclone [ Thu Nov 18, 2010 3:43 am ]
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Although not an official drop, I attended Wizard World Texas in Austin this past weekend. Friday was kind of dead, since it was a work day, or I assume that's why. Saturday morning and afternoon, I dressed as Captain America and in the evening, in my signature Blue Falcon. Sunday, I checked out of my hotel and changed into my USCM gear in the parking garage a block away. I walked to the convention center and while I was outside, I was approached by four of Austin's finest. It seems someone called in a "terrorist" walking around with a big gun. Yep, that was me. (one took off before my friend got out his camera)
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Wes
Author:  PVB [ Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:02 pm ]
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Did they get to hold the PR? :)
Author:  Dropshipbob [ Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:37 pm ]
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I believe this does count as a drop, any attendance at a con in USCM related costume is, even if you're the only one.

I think.

Your armor looks great by the way. :) What did the officers have to say? And what's the one on the bike doing? Looks like he has some sort of computer in the bag on the back?
Author:  hunterkiller86 [ Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:48 pm ]
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Dropshipbob wrote:
And what's the one on the bike doing? Looks like he has some sort of computer in the bag on the back?

it appears to hold his traffic vest and his ticket book.

looking good mate! :delta:
Author:  Wesclone [ Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:03 pm ]
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Ooohhh, do I get a ribbon?

No, they didnt touch the PR. I think the cop was about to call someone.

It was fun, despite being the only one there.
Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:14 am ]
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Did the cops ask you any questions? Did you aide them by answering honestly and accurately?
Author:  clanger68 [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:26 am ]
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Looking sharp!

Congrats on your first drop. :D

Andy
Author:  exo95er [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:21 am ]
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The cop in the ballcap looked like the only one who "got" it. What did the cops say about your PR?
Author:  SSgt Burton [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:55 am ]
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Well I'm glad they "got" it. I didn't fare so well when the Border Guards thought I was a terrorist. :lol:

Congratulations on your first official Drop Wes! Looking badass! :delta:

So tell us- did anyone at the convention recognize that you were from "Aliens"?


Kevin
Author:  Wesclone [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:46 am ]
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Oh yeah, lots of people recognized what I was. Even one of the cops knew, which I think played in my favor.

It was a fun event all around.
Author:  PVB [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:08 am ]
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Wesclone wrote:
Ooohhh, do I get a ribbon?

Yup, head over here:

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2659

Depending on how many public were at the event depends which ribbon you get. Ask Dom if in doubt. :D
Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:32 pm ]
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What's ironic is that the guy who administers the ribbons asked you some questions... and they were totally ignored!
Author:  Wesclone [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:52 pm ]
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Huh? I thought I answered everything, but I see I didn't. Sorry Dom!

The only thing they really asked was if I was in the parking garage, which it was. They put 2 and 2 together and figured out I was the so called terrorist. I told them the PR was fake but one if them knew what I was dressed as.
Author:  Pug50 [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:07 pm ]
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It's probably just my eyes, but I love how the cop in the middle looks like he's levitating in the first pic! ;)
Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:29 pm ]
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Well then, I think your brush with the law and your eagerness to answer all their questions qualifies you for "Aid to the Civil Power".

Pug50 wrote:
he's levitating!
How does he do that??!
Author:  Winch [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:40 pm ]
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I like how Wes appears to be smoking in the first pic but clearly ISN'T in the following pics! ;)
Author:  Dropshipbob [ Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:23 pm ]
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I thought that too! I was all, "man, look at him, so calm and cool that he's having a smoke!"
Author:  Hollis DZC [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:01 am ]
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Right on Wes! An event-filled first drop! Awesome!!


(now how about some pics of you in my old Cap suit? Can't WAIT to see them!!)
Author:  Wesclone [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:32 am ]
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The Cap suit pics are on Facebook.
Author:  Hollis DZC [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:54 am ]
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Wesclone wrote:
The Cap suit pics are on Facebook.



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