TK8776 jgarrettg Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) TK 8776 reporting in. I had my first troop today! I attended the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) 5K Walk in Sacramento CA with the Central California Garrison. Our good buddy Thayne was kind enough to take pity on me and invite me to troop with them. Currently I'm the only 501st member in northern Nevada. My Garrison is 8.5 hours drive from where I live near Reno. All the great people who trooped at the event were fantastic. They really made me feel at home. We had a blast interacting with all the attendees. The mood at the event was surprisingly upbeat considering many of them had lost loved ones to drunk driving accidents. I learned that everyday 46 people die in drunk driving accidents in the U.S. Amazing. We posed for tons of photos and passed out lots of high fives to excited little kids. Played with the California Highway patrol and scoped out a 7 foot chicken with possible ties to the Rebel Alliance. He was suspiciously collaborating with a couple of large insects. After intensive investigation they turned out just to be goofy looking so we had to let them go. At least that's the official report. The armor held up pretty well. Only one minor malfunction. I did, however, collect a long list of modifications that I want to make. Great troop! Edited July 13, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 awesome. ....those darned 7foot tall chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt JB Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 That's great!! Looks like you guys had an awesome time!! Since I'm from Buffalo, that chicken probably wouldn't have make it too long with me around..... Buffalo Wings anyone?!? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 It was great to meet you John. Haha, my height disadvantage is emphasized standing next to you Thayne, Scott & Wes. It was a fun day for a good cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 It was great to meet you John. Haha, my height disadvantage is emphasized standing next to you Thayne, Scott & Wes. It was a fun day for a good cause. Hi Daniel! It was awesome meeting you too. It was for a good cause and fun too. What are you talking about? Height disadvantage? Seems like a special opps advantage to me. Have you ever smacked your forehead on a ceiling support while rushing in on an enemy? Also I'm 36.5% more likely to pick up a stray blaster shot. Now that's a height disadvantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks for coming out and making the long drive to troop John, it was good to see you and Cindy again. Thanks for posting up the pics. You're more than welcome to troop with us whenever you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks for coming out and making the long drive to troop John, it was good to see you and Cindy again. Thanks for posting up the pics. You're more than welcome to troop with us whenever you like. Thanks Thayne, I really appreciate the hospitality you and your garrison mates showed me. It was really fun. I think I'll take you up on that offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougefresh Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 You guys look awesome! Glad you had a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 How long have you had that toy? 3 or 4 seasons huh? Ok, move along.........move along. You guys look awesome!Glad you had a good time! Thanks Doug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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