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5 OF 5- MAY 4 MADERA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL VISIT - 4 OF 5
 
This was set up by Izzy's wife, who is a nurse at Madera Children's Hospital, to have a May the Fourth visit to sick kids. We visited the playroom and then three or four different units to see kids in their beds with parents taking pictures. Because of risk of infection, no gloves were allowed; we had to gel in and out of each room with hand sanitizer. It was very rewarding to see the smiles on the kids faces and the excitement of the parents when we came into the rooms. An amazing start to my Star Wars day!
 

 

 

 

 

5 OF 5- MAY 3 VIGIL FOR FALLEN VETERAN JOHN SALLES- 3 OF 5
 
This was another troop very close to my heart. We were contacted by a former CCG member on May 2nd that her long time friend, veteran, and sci-fi fan John had passed away, succumbing to his injuries received 4 years prior when his black hawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq. Diane could not attend his service now that she lives in Tennessee, and was hoping a small contingent of troopers could come to his viewing on Tuesday. I decided to take the lead to honor this incredible man and called around for a last minute troop to stand vigil in uniform at his viewing. John had just received his Anovos TK kit and would work on it when he wasn't sick. He had been in and out of VA hospitals for four years, and decided for his last year to move in with his Mother, brave the pain, and travel the world in his remaining time. Being a huge history buff, he went to London and France, walking the sites of WWII battles and exploring the bunkers on Normandy's beaches. John was a police officer, war veteran, historical reenactor, and science fiction fan, who would be buried in his prop uniform worn by Leonard Nimoy in Wrath of Kahn, I had to honor this guy! My friend Rebecca was able to step up last minute and troop with me in her TK, which John would've loved. We stood silent vigil at the casket the last 2 hours of the viewing to see him out, and the family was so happy that they wanted our pictures and thanked us with hugs and hand shakes, it was an amazing experience, and one I will never forget.
 

 

5 OF 5- MAY 2 STEP UP! YOUTH CHALLENGE RED CARPET AWARDS SHOW- 2 OF 5
 
This is a cause I am most fervent about as an educator, to motivate youth leaders into becoming more. This is the same group of kids that were at the opening Step Up! troop in February, receiving their awards for their projects this year, doing stage acts, and having a party!
 

 

5 OF 5- APRIL 30, "MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU" SAC ZOO- 1 OF 5
 
This was an awesome kick off and where I got the idea. My commemoration tour started in the northernmost troop I could get to, Sacramento Zoo, for their Star Wars Day. "There are 43 troopers, mando, and rebels going! We must represent South Valley Squad!" so Izzy, Alptraum, and myself loaded up at 4:30 AM Saturday Morning, arriving at nine for the news crew and kids!
 

 

 

 

 
Thank you Sacramento Zoo, the Central California Garrison, Endor Base, and Terran Clan! We got this party started!

FIVE TROOPS IN FIVE DAYS
 
Hello Officers, Crew, and Troopers! My name is Biscuit, ID-39999, of the Central California Garrison and the IOC Morale Officer. I want to share a journey with you, to raise my spirits and hopefully show the power of what we do. Two weeks after retiring, my Mom, Dawn Salisbury, was informed that she had irreversible colon cancer. After a year of suffering, she died on May 1st, 2011, five years ago. We also recently lost a comrade, John Salles, a police officer, Iraq war veteran, and sci-fi fanatic. I decided that I would try to honor them both with 5 troops in 5 straight days, centered around the 5th anniversary of my Mom's passing and John's funeral. I am about to attend troop 4 this morning, so I will update this afternoon. As a thank you to you all, every single troop i'm in an Officer uniform of some type. Please save comment after i have posted troop 5 OF 5. Thank you for joining me, my sci-fi fantasy family!
 
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5 OF 5- MAY 4 CAMP RONALD MACDONALD FUNDRAISER AT TGI FRIDAYS CLOVIS - 5 OF 5
 
Here it is! I finally made it! Though I was a little tired for my second troop in a day, and my 5th troop in5 days, here I am! I am in my warrant officer here at TGI Fridays, and they had two raffles, a silent auction, and a photo both benefitting the cause, and 20% of all dinner checks at the restaurant went to Ronald MacDonald charities. It was a great way to cap off this journey, and thank you to everyone in Central California Garrison for supporting me!
 

 
I have noticed over the last five days that stormtroopers bring joy where ever they go!

 
THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!!!! TO THE IOC! FOR THE EMPIRE!!!!!
 
 

5 OF 5- MAY 3 VIGIL FOR FALLEN VETERAN JOHN SALLES- 3 OF 5
 
This was another troop very close to my heart. We were contacted by a former CCG member on May 2nd that her long time friend, veteran, and sci-fi fan John had passed away, succumbing to his injuries received 4 years prior when his black hawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq. Diane could not attend his service now that she lives in Tennessee, and was hoping a small contingent of troopers could come to his viewing on Tuesday. I decided to take the lead to honor this incredible man and called around for a last minute troop to stand vigil in uniform at his viewing. John had just received his Anovos TK kit and would work on it when he wasn't sick. He had been in and out of VA hospitals for four years, and decided for his last year to move in with his Mother, brave the pain, and travel the world in his remaining time. Being a huge history buff, he went to London and France, walking the sites of WWII battles and exploring the bunkers on Normandy's beaches. John was a police officer, war veteran, historical reenactor, and science fiction fan, who would be buried in his prop uniform worn by Leonard Nimoy in Wrath of Kahn, I had to honor this guy! My friend Rebecca was able to step up last minute and troop with me in her TK, which John would've loved. We stood silent vigil at the casket the last 2 hours of the viewing to see him out, and the family was so happy that they wanted our pictures and thanked us with hugs and hand shakes, it was an amazing experience, and one I will never forget.
 

 

FIVE TROOPS IN FIVE DAYS
 
Hello Officers, Crew, and Troopers! My name is Biscuit, ID-39999, of the Central California Garrison and the IOC Morale Officer. I want to share a journey with you, to raise my spirits and hopefully show the power of what we do. Two weeks after retiring, my Mom, Dawn Salisbury, was informed that she had irreversible colon cancer. After a year of suffering, she died on May 1st, 2011, five years ago. We also recently lost a comrade, John Salles, a police officer, Iraq war veteran, and sci-fi fanatic. I decided that I would try to honor them both with 5 troops in 5 straight days, centered around the 5th anniversary of my Mom's passing and John's funeral. I am about to attend troop 4 this morning, so I will update this afternoon. As a thank you to you all, every single troop i'm in an Officer uniform of some type. Please save comment after i have posted troop 5 OF 5. Thank you for joining me, my sci-fi fantasy family!
 
For the Empire!--------------BisQuIt

Caleb,
When you get your costume in start a "WIP" and post a picture with you in your jodhpurs and we can walk you through any tailoring suggestions or improvements. It won't be to hard to get your Cosplaysky jodhpurs looking right.
Matt

BEST...FORUM TITLE...EVER!

seriously though, on my line officer, i told them take 3 inches off the flares, and it helped, but the ankles were too baggy and needed modification. You're gonna always have to tailor cosplaysky's jodhpurs, but it will always be worth it in the end

BEST...FORUM TITLE...EVER!

BEST...FORUM TITLE...EVER!

The Cosplaysky trousers might be crappy out of the package, but the material will match the tunic. Other sources of jodphurs might be better quality overall, but can possibly be too noticeably different in color or texture. 

FIVE TROOPS IN FIVE DAYS
 
Hello Officers, Crew, and Troopers! My name is Biscuit, ID-39999, of the Central California Garrison and the IOC Morale Officer. I want to share a journey with you, to raise my spirits and hopefully show the power of what we do. Two weeks after retiring, my Mom, Dawn Salisbury, was informed that she had irreversible colon cancer. After a year of suffering, she died on May 1st, 2011, five years ago. We also recently lost a comrade, John Salles, a police officer, Iraq war veteran, and sci-fi fanatic. I decided that I would try to honor them both with 5 troops in 5 straight days, centered around the 5th anniversary of my Mom's passing and John's funeral. I am about to attend troop 4 this morning, so I will update this afternoon. As a thank you to you all, every single troop i'm in an Officer uniform of some type. Please save comment after i have posted troop 5 OF 5. Thank you for joining me, my sci-fi fantasy family!
 
For the Empire!--------------BisQuIt

FIVE TROOPS IN FIVE DAYS
 
Hello Officers, Crew, and Troopers! My name is Biscuit, ID-39999, of the Central California Garrison and the IOC Morale Officer. I want to share a journey with you, to raise my spirits and hopefully show the power of what we do. Two weeks after retiring, my Mom, Dawn Salisbury, was informed that she had irreversible colon cancer. After a year of suffering, she died on May 1st, 2011, five years ago. We also recently lost a comrade, John Salles, a police officer, Iraq war veteran, and sci-fi fanatic. I decided that I would try to honor them both with 5 troops in 5 straight days, centered around the 5th anniversary of my Mom's passing and John's funeral. I am about to attend troop 4 this morning, so I will update this afternoon. As a thank you to you all, every single troop i'm in an Officer uniform of some type. Please save comment after i have posted troop 5 OF 5. Thank you for joining me, my sci-fi fantasy family!
 
For the Empire!--------------BisQuIt

FIVE TROOPS IN FIVE DAYS
 
Hello Officers, Crew, and Troopers! My name is Biscuit, ID-39999, of the Central California Garrison and the IOC Morale Officer. I want to share a journey with you, to raise my spirits and hopefully show the power of what we do. Two weeks after retiring, my Mom, Dawn Salisbury, was informed that she had irreversible colon cancer. After a year of suffering, she died on May 1st, 2011, five years ago. We also recently lost a comrade, John Salles, a police officer, Iraq war veteran, and sci-fi fanatic. I decided that I would try to honor them both with 5 troops in 5 straight days, centered around the 5th anniversary of my Mom's passing and John's funeral. I am about to attend troop 4 this morning, so I will update this afternoon. As a thank you to you all, every single troop i'm in an Officer uniform of some type. Please save comment after i have posted troop 5 OF 5. Thank you for joining me, my sci-fi fantasy family!
 
For the Empire!--------------BisQuIt

5 OF 5- APRIL 30, "MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU" SAC ZOO- 1 OF 5
 
This was an awesome kick off and where I got the idea. My commemoration tour started in the northernmost troop I could get to, Sacramento Zoo, for their Star Wars Day. "There are 43 troopers, mando, and rebels going! We must represent South Valley Squad!" so Izzy, Alptraum, and myself loaded up at 4:30 AM Saturday Morning, arriving at nine for the news crew and kids!
 

 

 

 

 
Thank you Sacramento Zoo, the Central California Garrison, Endor Base, and Terran Clan! We got this party started!

It was just announced that CViii will be in Orlando April 2017!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/138823793146333/videos/229732667388778/

I got a picture with him and Julius Leflore, never got his autograph. Absolutely amazing guy, Rest In Peace.

I am now approved!!!

MWB showed up today..  went on a side trip to Washington state for some reason...Rebel blockade, perhaps?
 

 
and inside...
 

 
Tomorrow dis-assembly will begin and then I have to be patient enough for the hammered silver to fully cure before I do the flat black top coat, or it wrinkles like it did on my DL-44 mod.  :/

Dat cape.  
 
I'll wait until Celebration hopefully we'll get more details and more pictures, but yes I definitely want to add this to the costume list.  
 

I got a picture with him and Julius Leflore, never got his autograph. Absolutely amazing guy, Rest In Peace.