I'd just like to say, as a newcomer, that this is a remarkably welcoming sentiment. It allows newbs to learn and work at a costume without breaking ourselves financially, as well as gives folks a chance to be creative and stick within the thematic framework.

Plus, I like having fun.

I look forward to seeing myself in some of these videos next year!

Scout Gerrity

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Patrick "Scout" Gerrity

"I see you had another visit from the 'good idea fairy', Lieutenant..."

Id better not mention about the camo hotpants next year then

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

How'd you know I was getting camo hotpants to go with the boob armour I'm getting

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Bither, Stacy M
Virginia -USA
http://facebook.com/wasuremono

i was actually talking about a bet i made with Gareth and Amy lol

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

hotpants brigade next year then?

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Bither, Stacy M
Virginia -USA
http://facebook.com/wasuremono

DEAL

now i really need to get back in the gym

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

Hot Pants.... hmmmmmmm I have lost the weight, time to tone

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"Chief Bartender for the Naughty Corner Bar"

Carpe Crustulum!! (seize the cookie!!)

#Note to self: Pack extra socks...

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AKA: Simon

me too

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UKCM FOREIGN LEGION:
"DEVIANT DRAGOONS"

Bither, Stacy M
Virginia -USA
http://facebook.com/wasuremono

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There is nothing more impressive than a bloody big Alien wiggling on the end of a sharp stick!

Please let me clarify. Dom is trained in Commonwealth military drill and ceremony. He was never instructed in US D&C. During our rehearsals, he always showed us what he was planning to do and ASKED if it was ok, because he didn't know how exactly it was done in the US. The General Salute to the US flag was his idea. He didn't think it was appropriate that the marines start the march until proper honors were given to the host nation. Again, he ASKED for our approval. The marines and the crowd LOVED IT! Since Dom was the only marine to step up and sit in the hotseat to be the Honor Guard OIC, we we're grateful to see someone do it, and do it WELL! We don't do this often. No real rehearsal, no prep, no training, only a few minutes of practice before the parade. We all trusted him to do what he could to make us look sharp. HE SUCCEEDED!
Dom has made it very clear to me that he would be willing to make any adjustments to the Honor Guard traditions. All we need to do is just give him the input and like a true NCO, he'd carry out the orders. As an proud veteran and Amerian soldier, I was quite proud of Dom's displayed respect for our flag and our costume group. He felt truly honored for his role and was nervous as hell! Remember, although we love the AL, the reality is, we are still a make believe military unit. Its ok to have some fun and be creative with how we role play it. And the beauty is, if we want to make changes to keep people happy, we can!

If anyone has any feedback to give. Please do it. The Honor Guard belongs to ALL OF US. So all input is encouraged. Keep in mind, all of us that participate in the HG, do it without any real practice. Some of us this year didn't even know we were doing it until the parade! But we did look pretty damn good, IMHO.

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"Even a man that has nothing, can still give his life."

DHS
NYANG, MAJ Ret.

Before the parade, Dom ran by some of the aspects of the the Canadian drill and ceremony. We discussed some off the differences on how things worked, and the commands.

Heh, pretty important if Dom's calling something out, and I'm just standing there looking like a goof because I don't know what he's saying.

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One of the others should start the hot pants marine thread, so I can make my comments there, this is the point I bow out of the thread before I say something that will get me in trouble.

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"Chief Bartender for the Naughty Corner Bar"

Carpe Crustulum!! (seize the cookie!!)

Here are my pics on FB. Feel free to friend me if we're not friends, or if you need to in order to see the photos.

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Sir, does this mean that Ann Margret's not coming?

Aaw,Tony. Did I get to you that badly? ^_^

In all seriousness, ill lay down this;

it was fantastic to meet you American, Canadian, Australian and everyone inbetween marines. Ive been told this was a fairly sedate DCon by previous years standards. if this is sedate, I can only look forward with mounting excitement and joy to next years event. To Scapegoat who volunteered me, and Tony who let me march in the colour guard; thank you. That is an unforgettable memory.

I love you all. In whatever capacity I come back in next year, I hope you feel the same =]

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MSgt Samantha 'Boltie' Watters
Chief Medical Officer, UKCM
1st Batt. 42nd Regiment - Hadrian's Wall

Area 52 Bioweapons division - Amber T. Alien


"Harsh"

My pics are up and posted on my Fb page ... So if you are my friend there . Go check them out, tag people I missed and leave some comment love !

Was great to see you all, and thanks for making me glad I decided to comeback this year !

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you know -- that loud "little" American


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BTW -- new listings have been added -- don't miss out!!!

Ok, not much footage... but look how PERFECT the honor guard is marching. The rest of the marines are awesome too!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UPSghrtrbw

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"Even a man that has nothing, can still give his life."

DHS
NYANG, MAJ Ret.

We are BANG on. Well done, Marines.

Here's a few GirlSpectre took from a little photo shoot with myself, Sean, Aaron, and Kearney.

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"Screen what? I wouldn't know screen accurate if it were driving a bus and ran me over during the parade."

LCpl. Av "Spectre" Taylor
Long Range Infantry Support

Nice pics ! Very cool .

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Cpl Matthew Rendar. M56 smart gun operator. 2nd bat 7th colonial marines "Rendars Raiders "

Abe was at my wedding, this picture is epic!!

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"Chief Bartender for the Naughty Corner Bar"

Carpe Crustulum!! (seize the cookie!!)

Outstanding! Looks like it was a superb, superb time!

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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

A spot-on color guard and a Hello Kitty Marine: this is the perfect representation of AL. Massive respect for everyone involved in making this happen year after year.
And for those who don't care for the Pink Marine, reread the Technical Manual. There's a whole bit in there about bright yellow camo for a particular campaign; clearly this Marine is operating in a similar exotic locale (fighting for the Sanrio Corporation on the planet Helokitt-D)

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My entry-level prop and costume tutorials: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12751

*groan*

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"Chief Bartender for the Naughty Corner Bar"

Carpe Crustulum!! (seize the cookie!!)

As I said to her when I first saw the armor, I'm just glad I didn't get deployed to the planet that required that camo.

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"Screen what? I wouldn't know screen accurate if it were driving a bus and ran me over during the parade."

LCpl. Av "Spectre" Taylor
Long Range Infantry Support