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      As an older member my earliest memories of BSG is of the original series.  Back in the days when kids had to use their imaginations to entertain themselves, I remember nearly all the kids played BSG.  I was in 2nd or 3rd grade and during recess the kids would meet up, split into the cyclon group and the colonials, each side had a "base".  Baltar (usually an older kid) would sit on a rock on the outskirts of the play ground, while the colonials would operate out of BSG-75, or what we would also call the wood/tire fort.  The tire fort worked well as it had 3 large concrete sewer tunnels (launch tubes) that were large enough for small kids to launch out of.  The cyclons would report to Baltar, Adama would say,"launch all vipers" and we were off having "epic scale" dog fighting viper versus raider (kids running all over making sound effects and blowing each other up).  3 battles a day, 5 days a week.  Anyone else have some fond memories of BSG that were seperate from the enjoyment of viewing the series?

Chad "Tank" Cirillo

Can't wait to watch the series

Battlestar Raven's First Raptor Squadron Logo:  "The Seekers"

Logo design was upon the request of the Raven CAG:  Front of end of the raptor on a dark background with two glowing eyes behind it.

So I'm rewatching the new series again, hadn't watched it since my last deployment.  Of course I can't get enough of it.  Looks like Blood and Chrome would be a good birthday present.  So I'm getting pumped about Galacticon.  Haven't been to a convention since I was in highschool and am kind of pumped about this one.  Hopfully the army doesn't have plans for me...then I only have to decide on flying or driving, gold or silver, and costume or no costume.

Looking forward to meeting people to discuss costume designs, vendors and chit chat about sci fi.  Particularly Battlestar Galactica.

Greetings!

As a new member, I face several new chances...

1)a new year

2)a new command

3)making new friends

4)making a new start

I am a veteran, from yahrens ago.  I also have some health problems.  "What would Starbuck do"??  In the opening scenes of the nu-BSG, Starbuck is seen running, in various other episodes, even in the brig, she exercises.  We love the shows, we do charity work, raise funds , why not integrate some work-outs into our daily routines??  Starbuck/Katee could be a model of "Fit for Duty".  I dont believe in resolutions, but I do in 'new starts'!!

Hope to hear other ideas, viewpoints/suggestions!!!

In Service and Strength,

caprica77/Mark brian rouland

Well, some of Battlestar Raven's Convention items came in.  I cannot really complain. They came out pretty darn good. :-)

The first one is the Raven's 1st  ever convention banner 3 x 6 feet in size:

The second one that came in is the Raven's buttons/pins.  This is the front part of it:

This is the side of the buttons/pins and contains the following URL you see on them:

There are a couple more items that has not come in yet...When I get them, I will post pictures of those items.

In Service,

Cherry "DragonLady"

BFC Deputy Vice President

Commanding Officer-Battlestar Raven-BFC 002

A little late, but...  Happy NovaYahren, everyone!  I hope and trust that everyone had fun and stayed safe this past weekend, because I sure didn't.  Believe it or not, I spent last Thurdsay through today in the LifeStation (hospital) with the FLU!!  Yep, you read it right...The flu!!  Talk about spoiling my holiday!  Frak!!  I only got home about 5 hours ago and took a nap.  Still groggy from the meds, but I wanted to get my well-wishes in while I'm still lucid enough to state them.  Will talk again soon... Warrior.

P.S. - Roger, I saw your message, and I will get back to you soon. so please forgive me for a late reply...

Raven Members and Friends,

I just wanted to quickly take my time here to wish each and everyone of you a Happy New Year.  I know it is not quite there yet but it is fast approaching.  Pretty soon, it will the Year 2013.  Looking back the Year 2012, it was a good year for the Raven as she continues to grow and succeed.  With all of her loyal crew's help and support, the Year 2013 will also be the Year of the Raven. 

Battlestar Raven will resume normal operations on 2 January 2013.  And to all my crew on the Raven, be safe out there during the New Year celebration.  Have fun but stay out of trouble.  I want all of you back safely on the Raven when it resumes its normal operation.  THAT IS ALL!

Regards,

Cherry "DragonLady"

BFC Deputy Vice President

Commanding Officer-Battlestar Raven-BFC 002

Main Website:  http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

Colonials,

I just wanted to quickly wish my very own Chief Medical Officer on the Raven here at Battlestar Galactica Fan Club, Lt. Evan O'Donnell, a very Happy Birthday.  Your fellow Crew Members on the Raven, wishes you the best on your birthday.  May you have a great one and a very Happy New Year to you.  Be safe out there!

Main URL:  http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

EASY NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS:

Gain weight from Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years celebrations and leftovers.

Read less, watch more TV.

Procrastinate more.

Do less laundry use more deodorant.

Save the environment by conserving water...Bathing, shaving, and personal grooming are far over rated anyway.  Use more Cologne.

Spend less time in the past and more time worrying about the future.

Stop thinking up new, creative, secure passwords, and stick with "Password."

Refuse to read manuals, just wing it on my own. Don't worry about spare parts.

Don't ask for directions or advice.

When in doubt, ask my self what Homer Simpson would do.

Happy New Year, Good Hunting To All, And To All A Good Fight!

:o)

John David Feagin

WISE ADVICE FOR MAKING NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS:

It is a well known fact that nearly all New Years resolutions are broken almost immediately after New Years is over.  For this reason, I suggest that everybody firmly resolve the exact polar opposite of what their desired outcome and personal accomplishments for the coming year are.  By doing this, you virtually assure the year will go as you wished when you break your resolutions, and...if not, you can always glibly claim credit for remaining faithful to your word, and with great discipline and resolve, carrying out your New Years resolution, unlike some OTHER people you know!  It's a win-win situation! 

Sooooo...Let us all resolve to become lazy, unmotivated, unpopular, gluttonous, grotesque, bugger picking, knuckle dragging trolls, completely lacking in personal hygiene and sex appeal, and maybe even a vow of poverty may be in order.  This way we will all either be well disciplined, highly motivated, successful, driven, attractive, and possibly even wealthy successes in life, or, we will be able to rightly point out how well we did indeed carry out our New Years resolution.

Happy New Year!

         :o)

John David Feagin

Battlestar Raven would just like to wish Crew Member Moses E. Hart, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY here at Battlestar Galactica Fan Club.  We hope you have a great one.

SO SAY WE ALL!

Hello and Merry JesuYahren (Christmas) to all...

First things first...  Ever have one of those weeks where nothing seems to go quite right?  The last TWO weeks have been that way for me.  First, the shift changes at work... no holiday pay/bonus... Then my laptop crashes... my dog is attacked by a stray in the neighborhood... and to top it all off, the book I sent my baby sister for Christmas had pages cut up and/or ripped out of it (I never knew it).  Happy frakkin' holidays to me. :-/  

On a lighter note... I'm back (now that my lappy works again).  Going to try to be here a bit more often... but, as with life, there are no guarantees on that. Joining Battlestar Raven today... I hope I'm found worthy of the assignment.  Here's hoping that all of you have a safe, healthy, and Happy Holiday season.  May the Lords of Kobol bless and keep you all.

Arm ALL Teachers With BEAR SPRAY...Effective Range...One Class Room. http://counterassault.com/assets/images/Bear-spray-art-w-distance.jpg

Bear Spray Is VERY EFFECTIVE, Not Lethal, Easily Concealed, And Legal Most Everywhere. http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/primary/362/362846.jpg

By the way, you can get it at Gander Mountain in the Fire Arms Dept, as well as many other Sporting Goods stores and also on line. 

Go Loaded For Bear! There's been lots of controversy and it will continue after the recent school shootings. I for one am not fooled into believing that disarming victims is a good alternative, but I also realize that many do not agree. Rather than argue, I offer a viable and reasonable solution for all...in schools or at work, or anywhere...AND...this is something you can actually carry with you without fear of getting in trouble with the authorities. It also fits on a belt or in a purse just like a cell phone, so it need not draw unwanted attention. Just let your shirt or jacket drape over it casually and go about your life as normal, but ready for any bad guys just in case...It's not lethal, so you won't hesitate to use it if the need arises.

Good Hunting!

http://standeyo.com/NEWS/12_Pics_of_Day/121224.pic.of.day.c.html

Crew of Battlestar Raven and Friends,

I am going to keep this short, simple and to the point.  I just wanted to quickly take my time to wish each and everyone of you and your family, Happy Holidays.  As the Year 2012 comes to an end and the Year 2013 approaches, looking back at what we all have accomplished together on the Raven since the Change of Command took place this past August 1^st, 2012, each and everyone of you have a lot to be proud off on the Raven.  Your hard work paid off and help the Raven get to where she is now and leading by example as the BFC Flagship Chapter.  I personally could not have done it on my own without your support.  So for that, I thank all of you especially my Executive Officer on the Raven, Major Al "Old Hickory" Bartraw.

It has been a pleasure serving as your new Commander and hopefully I will see most of you next year at Galacticon 3.  At this point, all Raven Crew are hereby ordered to  a STAND-DOWN!.  Use this time to spend some quality time with your family and love ones or however you spend your holidays.  Come next year, business will resume again on the Raven and it will be in full swing in preparation for Galacticon 3.  A lot of new things will be taking place not only on the Raven, but the building and growth of the young  BFC Fleet.   I also encourage all Raven Members and friends, to share your holiday photos if you want too, as a way of helping spreading the holiday cheer  to your fellow crew members and friends all around the globe.  You can either share your photos on the Raven website at:

http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

or the Raven Facebook page located at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/BattlestarRavenBFC002

If you decide to share your holiday photos on the Raven website, you will need to become  a member on the site. Just sign up on the site if you are not already a member yet and you should  be good to go.  Everyone is more than welcome to share their holiday photos there or on the Raven Facebook Page.

Be safe, enjoy, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU FROM ME AND MY FAMILY, from our Nations Capital! (Currently at our Nations Capital where I will be spending my Holidays with my whole family)  Also, please do not forget to keep in your thoughts and prayer, our troops that are not able to be with their families for the Holidays.  May they be kept safe and out of harms way so they are able to come home to their love ones when the time comes.

SO SAY WE ALL!

In Service,

Cherry”DragonLady”

BFC Deputy Vice President

Commanding Officer-Battlestar Raven-BFC 002

PS. To my crew on the Raven, have fun but STAY OUT OF FRAKKING TROUBLE over the Holidays.  I want all of you back safely on the Raven because we have a lot of work to do after the Holidays ;-) :-)

Christmas may be postponed or even canceled due to a catastrophic mid air collision between Santa's sleigh and an Air Force fighter.  Cylon Raiders were reportedly attempting to shoot down Santa's sleigh when the US Air Force responded.  All raiders were destroyed or chased from the scene, but Santa's sleigh and one fighter colided. 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O8Ra52MOYCk/TujaWhR-78I/AAAAAAAAJYo/bo-2PsjhwFA/s1600/Santa+Crash+Site+05.jpg 

From our friends at wildlife media:

and if you are wondering about the connection between Wildlife Media, Beartrek & Battlestar Galacica:

On to Chris Morgan's message to everyone:

Hi Friends and Wildlife Media Family,   I'm giving a major talk at Mount Baker Theatre in my home town of Bellingham, WA on February 17th, and would love it if you could come and bring your friends. It's the premier of a brand new presentation and should be a lot of fun - lots of fresh stories to tell from Siberia to Peru to the North Cascades - and in the year when BEARTREK will be completed too!   By the way - tickets make excellent Christmas gifts!  ;-) My goal is to leave you inspired and entertained. Should be a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. See below, and also here: http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events/2013/chris-morgan-live-wild-side   Thanks all,   Chris New appearance, just announced! - Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, WA on Sunday, February 17 at 3:30pm. Join TV host, carnivore ecologist, and global adventurer Chris Morgan for an afternoon of fun, laughter, adventure, and fascination.   A brand new live show being launched in Chris's home town. This will be something quite special - an opportunity to enjoy never-before-seen footage, and all-at-once hilarious and moving stories from on location and in the field. A unique afternoon of entertainment. Epic footage from several exciting international locations (including Siberia, Peru, the Arctic, Alaska, Borneo), bloopers, stories from Chris's bear research AND TV work, and a chance to hear about his remarkable new movie and campaign about the bears of the world. This show will appeal to everyone - there's adventure, culture, natural history - even motorbikes. Chris's talks are among the best you will ever attend!  Click here for more info and to purchase tickets: http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events/2013/chris-morgan-live-wild-side     PS. Join me on my 'Siberian Tiger Quest' - full episode now online: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/siberian-tiger-quest/full-episode/7916/ Chris Morgan, MS Ecologist & Conservationist Main hub site: www.chrismorganwildlife.org Project sites: Wildlife Media & BEARTREK: www.wildlifemedia.org GBOP - The Grizzly Bear Outreach Project: www.bearinfo.org Insight Wildlife Management: www.insightwildlife.com PBS Nature: www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/bears-of-the-last-frontier/introduction/6524/ Bellingham, WA, USA