Here are some more picts from the last Rebel event. Ashley took even more picts. My next goal is to replace the chest box straps with the bigger ones I have.

Already we are planning our next event, Winston-Salem Symphony is doing a John Williams music night. Should be another big event with ~16 troopers showing up. I just hope I don’t have to perform on stage.

Saturday, I once again donned the orange and headed up to Richmond VA for a Toys for Tots drive at the Toys R US. We had a huge crowd show up with star wars t-shirts and cameras.  Here’s the link from the 501st site.  The costume is now in pretty good shape.  I picked up a Rubies Flight helmet on e-bay and got ear cups and boom mike in it.  I picked up a pair of jump boots with gel inserts which helped my feet greatly.  It was also a chance to meet the other local 501st garrison, as well as the rest of the active Freedom Base guys. Was definitely worth 6 hours I spent in a car and getting dressed in a loading dock.  I am looking forward to troopin’ with everyone again.

Now lets hope it does not impact on the surface.