2004 Event Photos

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Grand Ball ~ Sonora

Dare I even to attempt to make comments? It was a lovely ball, with lovely people, lovely drink, lovely music, lovely drinks, lovely dances, lovely drinks... did I mention that it was BYOB?

In the previous picture, the Dapper Master Quivey claims he was "SOBER", but I'm not sure about now... wee hours of the morning, eh?

happy happy people...

Butte College

Goaded on by the opposing side, Sgt Quivey attempts to settle the issue once and for all that he CAN perform Russian Squat-kicks...

At this point the Colonel rode by and yelled "No you idiots, I want the mansion built over THERE!"

Some people will do anything for the cause of music, even switch sides.

A relaxing moment within the 79th Men's Club.. you can see Claude making our very secret sign... shhh!

The code-word for this event is MUD. You know, short for "Majorly Un-arid Dirt".

MUD!!

Steve, trying to hide from all of the vile MUD!!!

Trying to clean off the MUD!!!

Shoes, assembled at Camp Q, still encased in black MUD!!!

Dixon Scottish Games

Two people who are not camera shy are these two lovely ladies - sipping tea and quilting, how extrodinarily victorian!

Fine looking lot, but you'd never guess how proud we are of our trews, because half of us are hiding behind that freaking-huge sign. Camera shy, chaps?

Another example of fine victorian display, but in a more macho setting. Real men wear kilts...

Can you say "treeeewwwwss"? I sure can! What a display of tartan! All I can question is, why is Sgt Quivey firing by himself? Anticipating orders, eh? BUGGER!

Nevada City

Look at the cute new fluffy little munchkin! Faintly dog-shaped, it is now the new 79th "wonder towel" for scrubbing dishes.

Is that a beer advertisement on the fence? Cool!

The 79th is joined by our new friends from Nevada

McCloud

Young Quivey is looking rather impish in his leather stock and ratty (not "natty") bowler. What's even more frightening is how impish his mother looks!

New recruit Stefan tries his hand after the mandatory "How Not To Be Seen 101" army class. I dunno - can you see him?

What Cpl. Reid and Stefan were looking at when our cameras caught them, we'll never know. However, we do know they weren't paying attention to the Sergeant! I wonder what they'll be doing tonight?

Originally, this photo was to be of our lovely view, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to zero in on this poor sod eating his dinner - heck, at least it looks period. Is that a weevil?

Did we mention the Sergeant's new stick? He says the stick is mightier than the gun, but that's because you can legally use the former against your own men...

Ha! Now that's my kind of battle! Soldiers loading, bodies flying... I like lots of bodies rolling around, the smell of blood... *sniff*... ahhh...

Wow, you couldn't ask for better recruits... two events, and they already look like well trained soldiers. You know what's next boys? *whisper* hardcore!!!

*insert really funny caption about... shade* Otherwise, I'm at a loss for words

Here, ladies and gentlemen, are the elite "mountaineers" of the 79th! Rag-tag and raunchy, they've got the esprit-de-corps!

Duncans Mills

"Runamuck" Ray takes on a double role of flag boy and "piper"

Hey ho! The 2nd US decided to play with smaller caliber weapons, and by reports, proved themselves!

Now wait just a minute! Feet together, soldier! You're on parade! Really, didn't your drill sergeant teach you anything?

Dare we say it? Dare we say it? Real men wash dishes???

No! We daren't say it! REAL Men stand by and WATCH as other men wash! (just kiddin' ya, Steve!)

Where is that Sergeant anyway? Oh, there he is with Pvt Quivey, some 3000 miles east, AWOL!

Casa de Fruta

And so the 79th displays their marvelous drill (notice our rifles are all in the same position), while Captain Baxter counts his toes.

Impressed by our pristine manouvers, Maj. Kaleen gives us the honoured battle position - under his thumb.

We can never help but wonder why there are so many photos of Sgt. Quivey -  I mean, he didn't even take 1st in the ACWA Sexy Sergeants competition! Sgt. Gilbert took that...

And so the Holy Light came and Shone Down upon the humble camp, catching Sgt. Braafladt heading out for his morning's... adventure...

*brain dies* I can't tink of anyting funny...

In her continuing Crusade against The Farb, Miss Zeb hand sews yet again... The Farb shall be vanquished, and we'll have a beer over his dead body...

Roaring Camp

Doing the can-can is hard work... the 79th takes a knee and needed rest.

Hey, it's not like we are planning to run away as soon as the captain looks away...

In the middle of a fire-fight, Sgt. Kilbourne notices Sgt. Quivey's red socks... and goes wild with envy.

Sgt Braafladt's wayward son avoids his usual duties in the 2nd USSS and becomes: "Zouave Commando Freedom Fighter"! What to think of it all...

Proud Highlanders of the 79th New York, squinting in the sun

We're following the leader, wherever he may... go...

The first person who can figure out what the 79th is up to now gets to lead them in the "Chicken Dance" at our next event!

True to form, the 79th, bravely led by mastermind Pvt. Soria, participates as the "fighting chair regiment" during Sunday's tactical. Ask them some time to show you their moves.

And so it begins... the first annual ACWA Sexy Sergeants contest! Only 2 participants could be found, alas, and they were entered in the "most authentic sideburns" category. Who will win?

Woodland Scottish Games

Young Quivey is either grinning, or being choked by that fancy new neckstock.

Check out our brand new advertising! We wanted a scrolling marque, but that costs extra.

We try to keep these guys in the 79th, but they keep wanting to play in another time period! Maybe if we bribe them with boring blue Yankee uniforms...

Healdsburg

So, how many volunteers for marching in the snow next season? huh huh? Just me?

Such superior marching is rarely to be seen, even when in the mud.

Captain Baxter was made Officer of the Rainy Day.

Knight's Ferry

And here's the team of trained circus elephants we use to set it up! (KIDDING!)

We were all quite sure that 1st Sgt Braafladt was going to be giving Cpl Cannon his ration of lollipops...

Ah yes, here is the pride of the 79th - our grand officer's tent!

Ray arrived on the field and then remembered that he left his cannon behind... last we knew he was still walking about K-Mart trying to find the "lost and found" section. We wish him luck!

... but NO! Capt Baxter had good Mr Cannon soundly demoted for the horrendous crime of Singing Off Key! (I think Capt. Baxter forgot that we aren't a Welsh Regiment)

In the unlikely event that the unit will run out of percussion caps, Sgt Braafladt always lights his pipe, which he can use to fire our guns... er, we're right behind ya, Claude!

I've been told that if I don't get more pics of the "non-combatants" in here, I'll loose my stripes and my breakfast... hope you are all happy now.