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Master--Kenobi Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 1/2/07 6:59pm Subject: Rose Parade Report - Date Edited: 1/2/07 7:01pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Master--Kenobi
	Well, actually a very short report right now as completely exhausted! LOL Siri and I are back home safe and sound and Kai just left for her journey home. While we are completely fried, it was the most incredible experience imaginable. We met up with Cassila and wound up working on not only both the Endor and Naboo floats (Camera-side Garden Planet sign and Medalions for Siri and myself, "banners from hell" for Kai and Cass, and the bright Orange Birds for the Endor float for us. We also worked on the China Airlines Float (Kai and Siri on the Fish, Cass on Flowers and myself on the front Butterfly. Incredible experience.... Steve Sansweet showed up on Sat afternoon and we had fun meeting up with him again and taking pics and getting him to help work on the banners as well (briefly but at least he got to work on it.) This was the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift and by 5 p.m. we were completely and totally fried. Sunday was the 3:00 a.m. to 10: a.m. shift where we actually got to see the floats finished, fired up, pulled out of the wherehouse (sp), music cued up, waterfalls going and the characters who were on the float in place. Ok, we actually "got misty" when everything was in place. We worked with members of LAFF, Orange County, Inland Empire, and fans from Michigan, the Phillipines, and Mexico plus many many other FF's that came out to work on the floats. Miana was there from the beginning and I have the utmost respect for her as the trooper she is. She just jumped in wherever she was needed (and if we were exhauste I KNOW she must have been). Never ever been so cold in my life as that Sun morning. BUT OMG it was soooo worth it. Also, despite a minor car accident and the most miserable looking and sounding cold ever...Allison (Padme) and Mike (Anakin) came out and got in for that awsome moments with the float. Miana managed to use the force and a few of us got to go over to the practice field after the floats were judged and watch the troops (Including our own TionneHawke!!!), band, Twiliks, Impies, etc in the full dress rehersal. Saw lots of friends in both RL and 501st that were part of the Whole Extravaganza including THE MAKER as well!!! Hearing the music start up, watching the procession...was one of the most incredibly emotional moments in my SW life. (We ALL got misty and the magic and "the Force" was just beyond description.) It is a moment that I will always treasure and be thankful for. Lots of running across the field to exchange hugs with Padawans, Troopers, RL's... seeing old friends and making new ones... Plus the surprise and humble feelings of soooo many "Thank You's" from both the face characters and the Troopers for "working so hard on our floats...and being a part of us." We got that again and again and again. It made us feel so very much a part of this whole thing. Again THANK YOU MIANA for making that moment happen. We were all commenting after the parade yesterday that you gave us a gift that we can never hope to repay. (And yes, we did have our meeting afterwards, but that is another report) Then, Monday morning back up again wayyyy before "OMG IT's Early Dawn" to watch the parade live with our friends (make that extended family) from both the Rebel Legion and the 501st. Lunch together afterwards, more laughter than I can remember doing in a long time. (Also the pure punchy exhaustion probably helped with that) and just an overall magic time. All the way home, Siri, Kai and I kept just saying how incredibly magical the entire time was. Pics will be forthcoming. Hugs to all and May The Force Continue To Be With Us!! -----signature----- "Hello, Beastie!"
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Master--Kenobi Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 1/2/07 7:05pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	Doing this as a separate post as I don't want it to get lost in the above... Hawkie, I cannot begin to tell you how INCREDIBLY PROUD OF YOU I AM!!!! The thrill of seeing you that practice day. Knowing that you not only got to see Uncle George with the rest of us, but he actually got teased by him~~~ And, more importantly, you let us live vicariously through you in fullfilling a dream for all of us. You worked your TIE hiney off...completed your boot camp and completed the march! I know you couldn't hear us screaming for you from the stands...but oh we most certainly did!!! So, the Jedi side of me is proud beyond words Padawan... The Impy side of me stands and Salutes!!! -----signature----- "Hello, Beastie!"
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TionneHawk Title: Former CR Sacramento CA FF The Peacekeeper Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/3/07 7:15am Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	Thank you, Master K. It meant so much to have your support. Having you run up to me after our practice was one of those shining moments. Of course, that was soon followed by heat exhaustion and a brief lie down in the shade of a bench with half my garrison guarding me and taking care of me. Many didn't think I would make it after that practice day, but I was darned if I was going to give up. So I made it knowing somewhere in the stands was a Jedi Master who has taught me a lot about life and is constantly cheering me on. I chased after my float a few times, I fell behind, I walked with determination...and i finished. With 300 of my brothers and sisters in armor..I finished. Even those who dropped out of the formation are heroes in my book. I saluted each one as they stepped out and passed me. We only lost about 10 in total. Not bad. More when I have time! -----signature----- "Anakin, stop spinning!" Master K on Santa Cruz bumper cars Beware the Pedipalps of DOOM!!! Rogue 3 -inactive-
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Miana Kenobi Title: RSA & Manager Fighting Darth Real Life Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 1/3/07 10:10am Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	glomp hugs Bridget -----signature----- You can't take the sky from me. He tini nga whetu e ngaro I te kapua iti. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!
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AboutaSith Title: IEFF Webi-Master Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 1/3/07 11:26am Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	They were selling Churros at the post parade float displays! -----signature----- Former President of IEFF - Please Build Me A Library http://www.inlandempirefanforce.com
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Master--Kenobi Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 1/3/07 1:48pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	AboutaSith posted: They were selling Churros at the post parade float displays! But were they imported from Disneyland??? -----signature----- "Hello, Beastie!"
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Kai_Vandekar Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 1/3/07 4:05pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	I just wanted to throw in my two cents and likewise tell you how amazed and proud I am of you. HUG It was wonderful to see you in the parade! TionneHawk posted: Thank you, Master K. It meant so much to have your support. Having you run up to me after our practice was one of those shining moments. Of course, that was soon followed by heat exhaustion and a brief lie down in the shade of a bench with half my garrison guarding me and taking care of me. Many didn't think I would make it after that practice day, but I was darned if I was going to give up. So I made it knowing somewhere in the stands was a Jedi Master who has taught me a lot about life and is constantly cheering me on. I chased after my float a few times, I fell behind, I walked with determination...and i finished. With 300 of my brothers and sisters in armor..I finished. Even those who dropped out of the formation are heroes in my book. I saluted each one as they stepped out and passed me. We only lost about 10 in total. Not bad. More when I have time! -----signature----- Member of the Secret Cantina of Solitude Attachment is forbidden, so try "Rent-a-Padawan"! All of the aggravation, none of the commitment!
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Kai_Vandekar Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 1/3/07 4:11pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report - Date Edited: 1/3/07 4:51pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Kai_Vandekar
	Ok, I'm getting photos and video up now as we speak! http://roseparade.goldengategarrison.com/gallery/Rose-Bowl-Parade-501st-and-Floats This was an incredible experience. Master K has really said it all, so I will just second what she said and hopefully the photos and video will speak for themselves. All I'll add is how incredibly proud I am of everyone who worked so hard to make this a reality -- first and foremost to our fellow 501st and Rebel Legion folks who marched in the parade itself. You all made me proud, awe-inspired, and teary-eyed. Also kudos to the people who put in long hours on the floats - 501st, RL, FanForce, and all. Additionally, to the many people who may not fall into these two categories, but also provided support in other ways, congratulations as well. This was a truly once in a lifetime experience and I'm just prouder than anything of all of you! - Kai -----signature----- Member of the Secret Cantina of Solitude Attachment is forbidden, so try "Rent-a-Padawan"! All of the aggravation, none of the commitment!
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DarkLordSid Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/3/07 4:17pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	We watching the show on tape at home, sadly the KTLA broadcast skimmed over the floats, didn't do effective close ups and the commentary was idiotic. Bob Eubanks is probably going to get in trouble for the off color jokes he told as well. But the audience seemed to love it all, so no matter what press you got, congrats on hard work well done. And if you missed getting a pin, check here to order one up: http://www.milestoneproducts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc -----signature----- Smilin' Sid's Used Speeders and Appliances Buying anywhere else is just... Un-nat-ural "You WILL buy one of my speeders.. I have foreseen it" Proud sponsor of Order 66 Irony is not that thing you use on your shirts
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Master--Kenobi Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 1/3/07 4:39pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	Thanks for the pin link, Sid. I seriously had forgotten to order them. Now, that's done! As for Eubanks, he has already emailed an apology to the 501st members who marched (or at least a number of them got one. However, a number of people (and not just those in SW fandom) were pretty upset by the remarks. Course, when I googled him, apparently he did a smillar same thing with very anti-semitic (sp..sorry just fried) remarks at a Rose Parade a few years ago and had to issue an appology to the Jewish Anti-Defamation League. Guy's a jerk! But there are some awsome videos of the entire thing...Youtube has over a 1,000 of them. -----signature----- "Hello, Beastie!"
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DarkLordSid Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/3/07 4:49pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report - Date Edited: 1/3/07 4:51pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DarkLordSid
	Didn't catch what he said about the troopers, but he did place Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim (isn't that in Buena Park?) and also left out Hayden as one of the people who played Vader/Anakin. And there was a joke about people of "alternate lifestyles" that left us shocked. Yep, I agree, a real jerk. Next year I'm watching the other channel. -----signature----- Smilin' Sid's Used Speeders and Appliances Buying anywhere else is just... Un-nat-ural "You WILL buy one of my speeders.. I have foreseen it" Proud sponsor of Order 66 Irony is not that thing you use on your shirts
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Master--Kenobi Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 1/3/07 5:21pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	He said about the troopers,"These guys need to get a job." -----signature----- "Hello, Beastie!"
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TionneHawk Title: Former CR Sacramento CA FF The Peacekeeper Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/3/07 8:15pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	Without adding kindling to the fire, Mr. Eubanks also said "These are the geeks who couldn't get a date in high school." There was talk amongst the troops after the parade that at that point one of the drill instructors was this close to halting his squad and right-facing them towards the box. It was also suggested that he should have called a "buckets off" and had all the WOMEN in armor kiss the male trooper nearest them. HAH! (Ignoring the fact that at least half of the troopers are married.) Makes me proud to be a trooper. Plus, Steve Sansweet and Mary Franklin have our backs. Heck, they were out marching with all of us. It's nice to know they are behind us 1000 percent. -----signature----- "Anakin, stop spinning!" Master K on Santa Cruz bumper cars Beware the Pedipalps of DOOM!!! Rogue 3 -inactive-
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Master--Kenobi Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 1/3/07 8:55pm Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	From what I understand, Padawan, you have ALL of LFL at your backs!!! (Let alone US!!) -----signature----- "Hello, Beastie!"
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kay_dee Title: SFFF VIP Council Member & Webmaster Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 1/4/07 12:47am Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	Just stopping in to say hello and share my photos from the Rose Parade weekend. I was pleasantly surprised to run into the Santa Cruz Fan Force on Sunday morning. I had no idea you were planning to come down to LA - it was great! Rose Parade Photos -----signature----- Kay Dee's Costumes: http://kay-dee.net/costume The San Francisco Fan Force: http://www.sffanforce.com Rebel Legion - Endor Base: http://www.endorbase.org
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TionneHawk Title: Former CR Sacramento CA FF The Peacekeeper Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/4/07 9:14am Subject: RE: Rose Parade Report
	There are some fantastic pictures in there from the dress rehearsal, Kay dee. Thank you for capturing a little of the magic we were all feeling that day. -----signature----- "Anakin, stop spinning!" Master K on Santa Cruz bumper cars Beware the Pedipalps of DOOM!!! Rogue 3 -inactive-
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