Oklahoma D-Day 2007 Video and pictures

[Darrin]

Oklahoma D-Day in Wyandotte, OK http://www.ddayadventurepark.com/

I went in 2006 and 2007 but I think I want to try something new in 2008. I did have fun both years I went but was not happy with the HP Air in 2007. That is not why I am not going back in 2008. Just time for something new.

My Oklahoma DDAY Video 2007 :character00128: Yes I know that I have posted it everwhere. :rolleye0018:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2pnHc8FHJ8

http://www.mnpig.com/minnesota/paintball/news/2007/oklahoma_dday/pictures/page3/2007june%20099.jpg

[Mustangman]

too bad you aren't going back Darrin, i could use a few more guys for my unit. also, the HPA situation is supposed to have been remedied and will be tested at a couple of smaller events before DDay. if you decide to go drop me a line sometime. anyone else interested, can pm me here, on www.MNRAT.net, or on www.ddayadventurepark.com. i am mustangman on all of those forums as well.

[Darrin]

Mustangman - Maybe I will still go. You are a good leader. brigade:)


http://mnpig.com/minnesota/paintball/news/2007/oklahoma_dday/pictures/page2/2007june%20075.jpg

[Mustangman]

Thanks for the compliment Darrin, but i am only as good as the men i lead. I am colonel and XO of the 716th this year and we are looking for more good men, women and teams. if you or anyone you know has questions and/or would like more info about OK DDay, they can contact me. the division i am a part of has 3 distinct areas of responsibility this year, with a regiment dedicated to each. we would like to see our division full.

[Thalion]

The Sentinels will be running with the 716th for the 2008 OK D-Day.

For 2009, it's anyone's guess.

[Mustangman]

I am actively recruiting for DDay '08. if ANYONE is interested, feel freee to contact me. am looking for teams as well as individuals. people with no experienceto those that have been playing for as long as Darrin.the 716th has a spot for you.

[Goat]

id love to go to d day if somone had some more info on it like prices and travel fees and stuff or somthing drop me a pm :D

[Thalion]

Incoming PM....

[Erndogg]

yea I think as a team we decided that we couldnt really afford to go as a team... So we are going to shoot for 2k9

[Mustangman]

again looking for teams or individuals. i have space in my unit for either or both.

[Ish]

Mustang,

there is some talk on pbnation about a few guys from mn going down. they are looking to carpool and talking about what side they are ganna play on here is the link, check it out it would be nice to get a good showing from MN for ya... i just wish i could be there this year.

http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=2452802

[Thalion]

The German 716th Infantry is seeking more players, both individuals and teams.

If you are interested in going to D-Day and wish to play for the winning side this June, shoot mustangman or myself a PM. We need to fill our positions.

Never been to D-Day? No problem at all, we can answer any questions and get you up to speed on the event.

[Saint]

I'm planning on the German 6th Fallschirmjager, but alas I really don't want to go by myself. Anyone carpooling and has a bit of extra room [I'm a smaller guy ;)] I'd love to go with! Will pay my share of gas.

[Mustangman]

added another MN player to my group today. let's keep it rolling. have around 20 and have room for more. anyone interested feel free to contact me.

[Podoz1]

I should be coming unless Funds get in the way of course but I should be getting a job soon. But If I go I might have to drop going to June GBG.

My 3cents

[Thalion]

I should be coming unless Funds get in the way of course but I should be getting a job soon. But If I go I might have to drop going to June GBG

We'll forgive you for bailing on the GBG if you're in for D-Day. We need people.

[Podoz1]

We'll forgive you for bailing on the GBG if you're in for D-Day. We need people.

Ok thats good But i I am planning to go to the Hunt for the Cure.

Also I need my parents ok about it.
My 3cents

[Mustangman]

let's keep this fresh, i need troopsmarine:)drill:)Madtank:):fighting0011:

[MondoMor]

Custar over on MCB is saying that there will be an all-female unit in the Wehrmacht for D-Day.

With as easily as we men are led around by our... uh, appreciation of women, I think this will help recruitment. :)



I really, really want to go to this (and not just to see the Valkyries). There's a little bit of me that really likes being German and this sounds like a heck of a lot of fun.

Deutschland über alles!

[Thalion]

Custar over on MCB is saying that there will be an all-female unit in the Wehrmacht for D-Day.


He would be correct.

With as easily as we men are led around by our... uh, appreciation of women, I think this will help recruitment. :)

That explains all the sudden messages asking about D-Day... j/k

[Mustangman]

Mondo, you will be happy to know that the Valkyeries will be fighting with the 6th, which shares some of our AOR, so there's a good chance you will get to see them in action... if you know what imean ;)

[Mustangman]

Also, just want to throw this out there. The rest fo the country thinks that there aren't that many great pbllrs in MN. i think we need to prove them wrong. anyone who has the cojones to stand up and be counted is more than welcome to join us. Contact myself or Thalion for more info

[Thalion]

Just a friendly reminder to make sure you have those registrations in before April 1st to avoid a cost increase.

You need not preorder paint.

After you've registered for the 716th at the D-Day Webpage (http://www.ddayadventurepark.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=4), be sure to send a PM to myself or Mustangman and check into the 716th ID forum/webpage (link found in my signature).

We'd like to see as many Minnesota players as possible in this unit, and you're guaranteed to not be stuck in a boat landing (but you may, depending on assignment, get to shoot the guys in the boat)

[Erndogg]

We'd like to see as many Minnesota players as possible in this unit, and you're guaranteed to not be stuck in a boat landing (but you may, depending on assignment, get to shoot the guys in the boat)

Wait... so does that mean you will be defending the beach:?!?!?!?!!?

[Thalion]

Wait... so does that mean you will be defending the beach:?!?!?!?!!?

Some of the 716th will be at Sword Beach, others will be at Caen Village, and others yet have other assignments.

So, yes and no. I personally will not be at the beach, but some 716th will.

There are 3 regiments in the 716th. If you prefer not to defend the beach, join the 736th or 737th regiments (735th is on beach duty).

[Erndogg]

Now I really need to get some people in gear, and get things figured out fast. I think it would be awesome to hold the beach, blasting a bunch of people with the DT!!!

[Mustangman]

Erndogg, contact me via PM and we can discuss this further. as for the rest of you anyone intersted feel free to contact me thru pms and we can discuss your joining the Dark side. two recruits already from this forum, Thanks Saint and Marnius for committing to joining up with me. at this rate i will be able to fill most of my regiment with MN players, and plug the others into areas where they want to play. thanks to all of you who are considering or have already committed to me and the 716th.

[badmoon]

if Darrin can see his way around letting me off work for it I'm way down. i might be able to get some more of my guys. never been almost went last year.(i thought, working for d) but i would love to kill many people with every onebarmy:)

[Mustangman]

i'll talk to Darrin and see what we can do. besides, he may come anyway, you should work that angle:D

[badmoon]

didnt work last year? might work this year lol right d

[MildMunchBrando]

I have been looking at the D-Day site and on the event schedule link, its saying that at 1000-2200 on friday 13th, there is a required safety tape viewing? So if my buddy registers online and shows up on Saturday can he not participate because he did not attend the viewing? I did not see any where on the site that you have to watch this thing...
Please let give my any info you can on the matter...

[Thalion]

I have been looking at the D-Day site and on the event schedule link, its saying that at 1000-2200 on friday 13th, there is a required safety tape viewing? So if my buddy registers online and shows up on Saturday can he not participate because he did not attend the viewing? I did not see any where on the site that you have to watch this thing...
Please let give my any info you can on the matter...


Correct. The "safety tape" is basically their orientation as well as safety information. Most of it is common sense, some of it is event rules. I assume that they show it for some insurance reasons (perhaps Mustangman can shed some better light on this?)

The "safety tape" is also shown Monday-Thursday if I remember correctly.

[MildMunchBrando]

Well one of my guys won't be able to go because of that... He will have just started at Target Headquarters that week and there is no way he would be able to get any time off. Why can't the show that at like 4 in the morning of Saturday!
There has to be a way around this give in the circumstances, I mean on there end, they are basically refusing money. At a business stand point it doesnt make to much sense. They must be letting people on the day of, its hard to believe that there is over 4,000 EXTREMELY organized paintball players. :mad:

[Mustangman]

odds are Mayhem, that if your friend can't amke it to orientation at 10pm the night before the game, he won't make it to the game. both sides begin taking the field at around 7 am. also, there is absolutely no way around this rule, he will have to go thru OT before he can play. it is the ONLY way to recieve your hopper cover, which is essentially what gives you access to the field of play.to play in the game you Must be on site by friday. sorry, no exceptions. if you have more questions feel free to pm me and we can discuss this off the board.

[MildMunchBrando]

He is looking into getting a flight down there right after work. He's baller now can afford stuff like that. Well I will pass this info to him. Hopefully something can get worked out. Thanks.

[Mustangman]

I am still looking for more troops. the 716th is the Largest field command on either side and we have over 200 slots to fill. we currently have a decent number either registered or committed, but we need more. we face some of the best that the Allies have to offer, in the Commonwealth and in the Airborne. they are telling us that we don't stand a chance. I want to prove them wrong. if you like to fight surrounded, outnumbered and outgunned, then you need to contact me soon.

Matthew "MustangMan" Morin
XO/Colonel 716th Infanterie Division, 737th Infanterie Regiment

[Podoz1]

Sounds like I can get a limited job at Mcdonales(who cares if I spell it right). I have to limit work because of child labor laws (i'm 15) so I should be able net enough money before june.

[Thalion]

Sounds like I can get a limited job at Mcdonales(who cares if I spell it right). I have to limit work because of child labor laws (i'm 15) so I should be able net enough money before june.

Welcome to the D-Day crew then. We often send messages to volunteers asking they register ASAP, so consider this your notifcation for this week :P

[frycook]

um how much money are we talking to go to d-day. i would go but its right after graduation, and then in 15 days im off to benning for basic. so i would like to go but dont have a clue to the price or the drive time....:character0051:

o also me and 2 other buddies are thinking about it

[Mustangman]

frycook, i sent you a pm with my number in it. call me, there are too many things to discuss on here. would make this thread way to long.

[Podoz1]

This is just personal preference but I'm planning on saving around $200-$400. Becuase I'm getting atleast 2 cases ($130) + entry ($70) and ride and camping ($75+) and $100 for unaccounted for spending and vendors. But don't base off of me becuase I'm not the best informed person here.

[Mustangman]

welcome Ranger. and to anyone else that chooses to join us, we welcome you as well.

[Podoz1]

HOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLD up here I never sad I was for sure going sorry if it came across that way I will send Thalion a official pm saying that I'm going. I still need to get my parents permission of this whole affair.

[Thalion]

HOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLD up here I never sad I was for sure going sorry if it came across that way I will send Thalion a official pm saying that I'm going. I still need to get my parents permission of this whole affair.

Too late, "You're in the army now... " laughing:)

No, seriously. It's fine. We've been welcoming anyone with interest, followed shortly by pressuring them into registration.

We need to get this unit filled up, and we'd rather do it with local players we know than to go grab them from around the nation (or even the world in the case of a few international players that come play).

[Podoz1]

Its kind of hard to perssure the parents. Believe me I've tried.

[Mustangman]

there are ways boink:)

[frycook]

just bought my german fleck yesturday, so you can plan on me going. boy will i miss minnesota:character0080:

[Vander]

You guys aren't going to piss in my boots if I tell you that I already made a commitment to the 2nd Armor Div, are you?

The 502 MP's... what can I say? I am a military police officer...??

[Mustangman]

yes, yes i will. especially since you didn't talk to me first. there are probably just as many military men on the german side as the allies. on the field, it not really axis vs Allies, it's more Red vs Blue.

[Vander]

yes, yes i will. especially since you didn't talk to me first. there are probably just as many military men on the german side as the allies. on the field, it not really axis vs Allies, it's more Red vs Blue.

I actually made the commitment quite a while ago before I knew that there was a solid Minnesota presence out there, man... I'll bring 2 pairs of boots, then...ha-ha. One pair can be the MN urinal.

[Mustangman]

you can still switch, it's not too late, and since i have a fairly high position, i can most likely get the switch made without any problems:)

[Podoz1]

Do you guys know the deadline to register?? I'm preoccupied at the moment so I can't look that much stuff up as I would usally do.

[Mustangman]

If i recall correctly, the cut off for the reduced rate is like the end of March maybe, i'll find out for sure, and then your right to choose side and unit ends in may. you can actually register there, but will cost you$100 instead of $70.

[Podoz1]

Okk thanks for the info.

[Mustangman]

Still looking for troops. if anyone is interested, contact myself, or my recruiting officer Thalion.

[Thalion]

If i recall correctly, the cut off for the reduced rate is like the end of March maybe, i'll find out for sure, and then your right to choose side and unit ends in may. you can actually register there, but will cost you$100 instead of $70.

Correct, March 31st is the last day to get the reduced rate.


I'd advise players to register with the 716th as soon as they know they can go and can afford to register.

[Mustangman]

also, anyone that has contacted me about going to DDay and/or has committed and/or registered, please pm me your name, phone#, and email address. i need to update my recruiting log and could really use that information. thank you.

[frycook]

i was reading about the 716th infantry division online, and it sounds like they had a very proud history... laughing:)

jk, all glory to germany!

[Shaman]

Mustangman could you send me a PM with details for this event? Just need some more information on when leaving, camping, etc to see if the trip is possible.

[Mustangman]

Shaman, sent you a pm with my phone number, call me, it's easier to answer questions in person versus trying to do it on here.

[Mustangman]

Still recruiting, need more people willing to step up and play on the beach. you will be facing the best that the allies have to offer, the Commonwealth forces, the Airborne and the Rangers.

[Thalion]

I got another father-son group interested over on the SO forum, just trying to secure them in.

And now that I see Ghostwolf's registered, I can send a formal invite over to all of the guys there -- if any of your Badger Brigade guys are thinking of D-Day this year but haven't picked a unit, check into the 716th.

[Shaman]

Still have room in your unit Mustangman? Just got the week off!

[Thalion]

Welcome aboard Shaman.

Once you register, be sure to head to the 716th ID website.

http://716id.org

Once you get your registration number, PM it to JackRock. I'll vouch for you in the meantime.

[Mustangman]

yes we do, the question is where do you wanna play on the Beach or in Caen? we are looking to fill both of those regiments as they are lacking in recruits right now.also, i sent you (Shaman) a pm with my cell number, check it and call me ASAP

[Mustangman]

Like my last post states, we need people to fill two more regiments. if you hadn't considered DDay before, give it a second look. It is the world's Largest paintball event. SPPL, 3 hr mini scenario games and a night game as well as most major vendors. it is the IMO the best paitnball experience in the world.

[badmoon]

if im aloud do to work im in ill spread word among the aces as well

[Mustangman]

that's great Nate. keep me posted. for those of you that like to sling a lot of paint i want you to picture this: there is a small "boat" and every 7 minutes 25 guys unload infront of you. they have to come thru your position to get to their objective. this repeats over and over for at least 2 hrs. 150 guys cycling thru that landing craft every 7 min. talk about a target rich environment.

[Erndogg]

for those of you that like to sling a lot of paint i want you to picture this: there is a small "boat" and every 7 minutes 25 guys unload infront of you. they have to come thru your position to get to their objective. this repeats over and over for at least 2 hrs. 150 guys cycling thru that landing craft every 7 min. talk about a target rich environment.

*begins to cry wishing he were rich*

Man would I love to sit there with the twins and rain paint for 2 hours. My pocket book cant afford that. In a perfect world where money ment nothing 10+ cases of paint, and enough air to back that up. How much freaking fun would that be. dribble:)

Thinking about this makes me a sad panda ><

[Mustangman]

yeah, but you would only need like 3 cases of paint. you arent' the only one that would have a heavy weapon there. I know that the commander of that regiment has his own heavy weapons he is bringing. plus a few other guys as well. and it's not that expensive to go if you can get a few people to go with you. last yr I took a total of 12 people and including food and fuel we all anly had to contribute $225 plus registration (70) and paint ( 65 a case). so if you bring your whole team, should be able to bring the cost down for all of you:D. besides, good teammates would donate some paint for the heavy weapon. i know we had over 1500 rds given to our guy last year. just from other people who know the benefits of the heavy gunner.

[badmoon]

that's great Nate. keep me posted. for those of you that like to sling a lot of paint i want you to picture this: there is a small "boat" and every 7 minutes 25 guys unload infront of you. they have to come thru your position to get to their objective. this repeats over and over for at least 2 hrs. 150 guys cycling thru that landing craft every 7 min. talk about a target rich environment.

sounds like an iron man game im going to bring 2 case and 2 air tanks, the doom cannon will be their if i am and it should be their even if im not.

[Erndogg]

last yr I took a total of 12 people and including food and fuel we all anly had to contribute $225 plus registration (70) and paint ( 65 a case). so if you bring your whole team, should be able to bring the cost down for all of you:D. besides, good teammates would donate some paint for the heavy weapon. i know we had over 1500 rds given to our guy last year. just from other people who know the benefits of the heavy gunner.

Yea, but the problem that plagues me is that for spring break my friends and I are going on a road trip, we have a Vegas trip at teh end of the summer, factor in school, and to put the cherry on top my hours at work just got cut back ><

[Mustangman]

alright, sounds like i can't convince you that a trip to the largest and bext paintball game in the world is less expensive and more fun than a trip to Vegas. have fun and maybe next year. or you could just plan your road trip to include DDay?

[Thalion]

The 716th is still looking for good MN paintballers to defend Sword Beach.

You guys will get to see action from "game on" until "game over", who could resist that?

[Podoz1]

THis is going to kill me but I'm going to have to pull out. Before all you guys start crying and stuff I want you to know that I will be going to Hunt for the Cure, both GBGs (reffing atleast one), and Battle for Serenity Valley. Its not really anyone else's fualt but mine for not thiinking straight, and wanting to do to much that would cost too much. I am planning to attend the next DDay. (and save up for it)

PS don't ask why if I do change my mind seeing that i have a tendency on doing that.

[frycook]

Um get paycheck next monday, when is the last day to register online?

[Mustangman]

you need to register BY April 1st to get into the 716th. after April first you can't choose which unit you will be assigned, just which side you want to play for. After May 1st you can't choose which side.

[C4 Explosives]

Not sure if the Greman Army had Sh*t Burners, but they just might this year...

[frycook]

you need to register BY April 1st to get into the 716th. after April first you can't choose which unit you will be assigned, just which side you want to play for. After May 1st you can't choose which side.

eek! got to get all the buds registered!

[Mustangman]

Frycook, let me know as soon as you do. for organizational reasons, i will need their names, email and when they get them their registration numbers.

[frycook]

Alright, Registered! Just in the nik o' time! pm'd ya mustangman

[Mustangman]

keep me posted as to your friend's registration. also, when your registration cards come in the mail, I will need that number.

[marnius]

I am registered =D should have my card soon, Ill send you the info when I get it Matt, already sent Jackrock my name and address, that stuff

[Coulda]

I am glad to see we have a decent number of Minnesota and surrounding area guys coming down to play with us.

[Vander]

Where are you guys camping at? Is a lowly 502 MP allowed to party with my MN "German" bros?

[Thalion]

Where are you guys camping at? Is a lowly 502 MP allowed to party with my MN "German" bros?

All the Minnesota players camping (except for your team) will be at the 716th Infantry camping.

http://www.ddayadventurepark.com/images/2008Camping2.jpg

As for if you're welcome... got to ask Mustangman on that one laughing:)

j/k

[Mustangman]

Vander,you can... but you might not want to. it is strongly encouraged to camp with your unit. Now, if you want to see about exchanging your registration for one for the 716th, i am sure you wil be welcomed with open arms rather than open animosity, not from us MN guys but for sure some of the other people in the area. you are always welcome at our table though regardless.

[Vander]

Agh! I know, I know... I'm a chump.

I did not know that you guys were all in one unit until it was too late.

Matt? If I could I would, man... I'd feel pretty bad backing out on the 502 right now... (they are really counting on me to be there).

If I get treated bad, and have a horrible time, then karma is knocking at my door saying that I should have gone German.

If I can go next year I will ABSOLUTELY go German.

[Mustangman]

oh, now it's "IF" for next year... I see how you are.

[Vander]

Ha-ha-ha!

Kids, wife, money... you know how it goes.

I'll put it at 90% right now.

[Mustangman]

I told the wife after the first year I went that I would be going back every year. she doesn't mind at all, in fact her mom comes to visit the week I am gone. works out great.

[Thalion]

D-Day unit selection has been extended to April 15.

This means if you have not registered yet, you can still join the 716th. It's not too late, so let's see some more registrations.

[marnius]

Matt, should I request to be in the 737th? I want to be with whoever is defending the beach

[Mustangman]

nope, I'll just assign you. the 735th regiment is the unit on the beach.

[marnius]

Ok cool, if Im needed somewhere else Im fine with that too

[Thalion]

Ok cool, if Im needed somewhere else Im fine with that too

Nope. As soon as you registered, you were committing to the beach.

That's where we need the bulk of our force, so that's where people are going until that starts to fill up.

[Mustangman]

Marnius, I talked with JR a little bit last night and you will be assigned to my regiment, not cause I don't want you on the beach, but because you have some familiarity with the Sentinels and with me. don't worry, we will have way more targets than the beach anyway and you will have more freedom of movement with my guys.

[marnius]

Yay =D lol I love freedom to move, dont get me wrong, sitting in a nice bunker in a target rich enviroment is great, but I dont want to be there all day (Cause yes, if I was there, they would never take the beach XD)

[Mustangman]

if there is anyone else looking to go to DDAY, they extended the unit choice deadline until April 15. sign up and join the 716th today. we'll talk more later marnius. shoot me your phone number.

[frycook]

unit choice deadline until April 15.

**** i have to do my taxes!300a:)

[TeaBuffalo]

Hello fellas,

I'm going on my third year playin, and I'm headed to OK this year. This will be my first game larger than D-Day at Buffalo, so I guess I'd like to know anything you guys have to offer as far as getting signed up, or tricks of the trade.

I'm a safety conscious adult looking for similar players to play and/or travel with.

Thanks for any and all info.

Tea

[Mustangman]

well, Buffalo, which unit did you join? or have you yet? if not, we can always use more men in the 716th. if you have joined, well let's hope you picked the right side:D. If you haven't joined, unit choice ends April 15th. if you need more info, you can contact me here.

[TeaBuffalo]

Well I have called Mustang and we went over just about everything I was wondering about. Thanks a ton for the info, I really look forward to OK.

I passed on the registration info to my buddies that are coming and we will be getting registered this week/weekend.

Thanks again,

Tea

[Mustangman]

Welcome Buffalo and Comrades to the 716th and to OK DDay. like I told you on the phone, if you have any more questions feel free to call.

[frycook]

**** i have to do my taxes!300a:)

Its ok, Zach did his taxes, no one has to worry any longer!:)

[TeaBuffalo]

Is there any organized carpooling going on? I'm not sure how my vehicle is shaping up for sure yet, but I would rather spend money on paint instead of gas.

[Thalion]

Is there any organized carpooling going on? I'm not sure how my vehicle is shaping up for sure yet, but I would rather spend money on paint instead of gas.

There's a few convoys going down.

Mustangman has a big one in SE Minnesota. I've got small one from the Cities. I think there's a few others too.

[TeaBuffalo]

I think Mustang said his is leaving Tuesday, I was wondering if there are any loose ends leaving Wednesday, or some perhaps that don't have a date set. I have a little bit of flexibility with my vehicle, depending on how things work out I may have 1-3 spots open.

[frycook]

We are leaving tuesday, get there wednesday, so we are able to participate in the night game on thurs!

but then again we are teenagers, we dont know what we will do till the last second, but i think thats the plan

[frycook]

Well, i was looking at my book collection today, and since i got my registration card i was going to look up the 716th in them. And sure enough i found some info on it. (P.S anything i said bad about the 716th, even jokingly, i take back)
i was reading about the 716th infantry division online, and it sounds like they had a very proud history... laughing:)



acording to the "D-Day Experiance", by Richard Holmes. The 716th had to hold five beaches on D-day, Omaha, Pointe Du Hoc, Sword, Juno, and Gold.


On Omaha, they fought (6:30 AM)
2nd/3rd Battalions 16th infantry Regiment
1st/2nd Battalions of 116th Infantry Regiment
Combined total = 34,250 men first wave
716th induced casulties of around 3,000 kia, wia, and mia

Pointe Du hoc, they fought (6:30 AM)
D, E, and F companies 2nd Ranger Battalion
Combined total = 225 in first wave
716th induced casulties of around 135 (by June 8th) kia, wia, and mia

[COLOR="yellow"]On Gold, they fought (7:25 AM)
1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment
1st Battalion Dorset Regiment
5th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion The Green Howards
Nottinghamshire Yeomanry (DD-tanks)
4th/7th Dragoon Guards (DD-tanks)
Combined total=24,970 men first wave
716th induced casulties of around 400 kia, wia, and mia

On Juno, they fought (7:45 AM)
The Royal Winnipeg Rifles
The Regina Rifle Regiment
The Queens Own Rifles of Canada Regiment
North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment
6th Canadian Armoured Regiment (DD-tanks)
10th Canadian Armoured Regiment (DD-tanks)
Combined total = 21,500 men first wave
716th induced casulties of around 1000 kia, wia, and mia

On Sword, they fought (7:25 AM)
1st South Lancashire Regiment
2nd East Yorkshire Regiment
13th/18th Hussars (DD-tanks)
Combined total = 28,845 men first wave
716th induced casulties of around 630 kia, wia, and mia

All of these beaches span a width of 76,900 yards

So that makes a combined assault of men of around 109,790men
and they inflicked 5,165 casulties

They Built over 50 Hard fighting implacements for the coming invasion also.
and all this with only 6 Battalions or 7,771 men....

So it seems to me that a static division (by no means a great division) made up of older fellas and Ost Battalions (Other National Volunteers) was able to hold so much with so little.

So remember this boys down at D-Day when you are watching the allies walk up the beach, remember you have it easy, the odds are much better in our favor, lets not let them down!

Here to Put it all in perspective for you,
frycook

[Mustangman]

thank you frycook, for the history lesson. maybe it will induce more people to sign up.

[frycook]

what i hoped!

[Mustangman]

I do know that there will be a large contingent of MN guys in the 716th. thanks to everyone that has signed up and to those that haven't well let's hope you change your mind.

[packetgod]

I've got a just a little bit of time before last call to choose your regiment from what I hear, I may just plop down my 70$ on the off chance I'll be able to make it.

But I'd probably have to drive down on Monday and back on Friday so really only 3-4 good days of playing. Any chance of Wifi down there? Like if I had to actually work a little bit during the week :)

--P>G>>

[Thalion]

But I'd probably have to drive down on Monday and back on Friday so really only 3-4 good days of playing. Any chance of Wifi down there? Like if I had to actually work a little bit during the week :)


No chance of wifi on the D-Day premesis.

If you find a hotel in a nearby town, you might be able to find some. I say might because it's small-town, middle of nowhere USA.

[packetgod]

Probably no power either? Cell coverage? If I had power and cell coverage I could actually get OK cellular wifi and even share it with others. I'll check the 3G coverage maps, I doubt its in the area but worth looking.

How far in is the town? I assume I could figure something out even if I had to leave for a couple of hours each day to "work".

--P>G>>

[Thalion]

Probably no power either? Cell coverage?

Power comes from bringing a generator. Cell service is iffy, but I got some signal in some parts of the premesis with AT&T/Cingular.


How far in is the town? I assume I could figure something out even if I had to leave for a couple of hours each day to "work".


I'd guess 25-30 minutes or so to Grove. I don't know the distance to Joplin or Neosho (spelling?), but those are other closer town options.

[Mustangman]

IMHO opinion, it would not be worth the $70 and the 12 hour driveto play 3 or 4 three hour games and then go home before the big game on Sat. Last year I had Alltel nationwide service and had 3-4 bars at all times.

[PFCLEE11B]

Ok well every year i plan on going and this year i think i can make it but dont want to go alone. I would be leaving on june 8th or 9th because i have drill that weekend. Not sure i want to be German for no other reason I like to have a challenge and well pounding the beach with paint does not sound like much of a challenge.

[Mustangman]

but you won't necessarily be on the beach and you will be outnumbered anywhere from 2to 3-1. and, the majority of MN people I know are going German. Everyone except Vander that is. :p

[PFCLEE11B]

but you won't necessarily be on the beach and you will be outnumbered anywhere from 2to 3-1. and, the majority of MN people I know are going German. Everyone except Vander that is. :p

Is there a chance i could carpool with someone that is leaving on the 9th?

[Mustangman]

If you join the 716th and want, you could squeeze in with me. we won't be returning until the 15th. I am actually leaving on the 8th though. marnius is coming down from the Cities to ride with me as well. I'm pming you my number. call me ASAP.

[Mustangman]

Today was/is the last day for unit choice registration. after today anyone who registers will be assigned as needed. you still have side choice however so of you haven't decided which side to join yet, Go German!:D

[TeaBuffalo]

Things are looking good for me to head down Sunday with you, Mustang, if that works out anyway. Business has been very good lately and I shouldn't have any trouble saving the few hundred extra bucks I'll need.

I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I'm so FREAKIN' stoked to go to OK this year it gives me the willies when I think about it.

[frycook]

Things are looking good for me to head down Sunday with you, Mustang, if that works out anyway. Business has been very good lately and I shouldn't have any trouble saving the few hundred extra bucks I'll need.

I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I'm so FREAKIN' stoked to go to OK this year it gives me the willies when I think about it.

who isntdribble:)

[Mustangman]

I think I have all of you beat. this event is a year-round thing for me. I am involved behind the scenes all year from the day after DDay isover until the beginning of DDay the next year. and if you know me you know that this event is something I am very passionate about.

[frycook]

I think I have all of you beat. this event is a year-round thing for me. I am involved behind the scenes all year from the day after DDay isover until the beginning of DDay the next year. and if you know me you know that this event is something I am very passionate about.

wouldnt have guessed that.....

[Mustangman]

are you getting smart with me Private?

[frycook]

Nein, her commandant! Ich Liebe Du, Du bist meine leibling commander!

[Mustangman]

if you speak good German, I need to know how to say " Fix Bayonets" in german:D

[frycook]

go to a free translator on the internet

[Thalion]

Online translators aren't exactly reliable.

[WreckingCrew]

if you speak good German, I need to know how to say " Fix Bayonets" in german:D

"Fixieren Bajonett" if my German serves me correctly

Fixieren = To Fix
Bajonett = Bayonets

Dont know if i speak good german i just lived there for 2 years and most of the time was spent drinking thier fine Beer :P

[frycook]

Online translators aren't exactly reliable.

cant be that bad for 2 words...

[marnius]

Heh yeah, and even if it isnt right, no one else is gonna know =P

[Coulda]

Actually there may be some that actually do know. We had guys playing with us last year from over seas... Some actually from Germany.

[frycook]

Yey Gonna leave right after our graduation ceremony (8th) and drive the rest of the day and night. and hopefully be there on the 9th!

Noob friend want to do the special ops training and leave the division, Traitor!

[Mustangman]

is he registered to the 716th? if so, he would actually have to do a physical swap for another player.

[Mustangman]

only 5 weeks to go, Guys. make sure you are beginning to prep yourself and your gear for the trip. as we come down to the wire, if you have a question you need answered about anything DDay related, call me so we can have it taken care of before we leave.

[marnius]

only 5 weeks to go, Guys. make sure you are beginning to prep yourself and your gear for the trip. as we come down to the wire, if you have a question you need answered about anything DDay related, call me so we can have it taken care of before we leave.

What is a good type of radio to have, besides the fancy cop-like ones from china, puxing 77s I believe their called, something I can pick up at a store around here?

[Mustangman]

lot of folks run midlands and cobras. if ou don't have one don't sweat it. i think i have one you can use. I will be issued a command staff radio and won't need my regular radio.

[marnius]

Ok cool. Ill look around, but if I cant find anything thats fine. If I get really desprate for a radio Ill bring my little motorola lol, thanks.

[Thalion]

I'm probably just bringing my Motorola and relying on small squad radio information, if that.

From personal GBG experience, if 600 players make that much radio traffic... imagine 4000. It's going to be near impossible to actually make heads or tails of anything but the higher officer channels outside FRS/GMRS range. I may very well not even mess with a radio.

[marnius]

Im gonna love listening to it once the beachs start to fall, complete and utter chaos

[frycook]

yo mustang were you using a tac one and had special ops camo on at the hunt?

[Mustangman]

yep, why did you get a chance to shoot me? or did I shoot you?:D

[frycook]

I wish,

i thought i saw you at the chrono but wasnt sure

and now i am, guess we will have to wait till d-day then....

[Mustangman]

shoulda spoken up, i ran into most of the guys going to OK, sorry I missed you. hope you had an excellent game.

[frycook]

did, 40-50 kills not exact, but it was good i was tired and i got a mild case of trench foot.

[Mustangman]

HFTC was a great warm up game, the terrain is similar to what OK is. lots of hill , not many flat spots.

[marnius]

Just as an afterthought, does D-Day have a lot of burs and things, becuase the field I play at has a fair amount so I never really do any ambush/hiding type attacks. If I had remembered from last year that splat tag didnt have many burs I wouldve worn some more camo stuff. I sortve want to bring some ghillie-ish stuff for D-Day for ambushes and sneaking and such.

[frycook]

Snake country

[Mustangman]

not a lot of burs and things, but a lot of the area we will be in is pretty thick compared to ST. on top of that, I don't recommend anyone wear ghillie in that heat. you're asking for at the least extreme heat exhaustion if not heat stroke.

[marnius]

Hehe, yeah, I was just thinking of buying a small kit and doing up my mask, possibly tying some here and there on my vest, nowhere that isnt already covered

[BondChick]

Custar over on MCB is saying that there will be an all-female unit in the Wehrmacht for D-Day.

With as easily as we men are led around by our... uh, appreciation of women, I think this will help recruitment. :)

I really, really want to go to this (and not just to see the Valkyries). There's a little bit of me that really likes being German and this sounds like a heck of a lot of fun.

Deutschland über alles!

Mondo, you will be happy to know that the Valkyeries will be fighting with the 6th, which shares some of our AOR, so there's a good chance you will get to see them in action... if you know what imean ;)

So nice to be noticed. ;)

Make sure you stop by our campsite and say hello. The Valkyries look forward to meeting you.

Mustangman - make sure you introduce yourself to me when you arrive. :cool:

[Mustangman]

Thanks BC. I will be ariving late Sun night or early Mon morning. I'll also be helping out in the Orientation tent. so see you there.

[spock]

I went last year.. bring ALOT of water. it can get hot and humid down there..
(more water than you think you'd need)

[Mustangman]

yeah, Spock, thanks for the reminder, it's been awhile since I've made my water speech, but, yes everyone going needs to start their hydration process yesterday. minimum of 3/4 gallon - 1 gallon of water per day plus. try and lay off the carbonated drinks for a while as well... beer included... sorry guys.

[pbpancho]

Anyone have an extra seat in a vehicle making the trip? I might be headed down to cover the event again for PB2X and maybe PGi and would like to carpool with someone. I can pay my share of gas and toss in a few photos of you too :) Anyone that drove down with Darrin last year can attest I am not too much trouble. And I wont have a big gear bag, just my cameras instead...

[PFCLEE11B]

Well i am heading down sunday later around 1700 or later or i might just leave monday

[Vander]

I think (I'll have to check) I have an extra seat... I'm only going Thursday, Friday, Saturday, though.

My car gets 30+ MPG. Maybe a bit of an incentive -- splitting gas costs will be pretty cheap.

[pbpancho]

I think (I'll have to check) I have an extra seat... I'm only going Thursday, Friday, Saturday, though.

My car gets 30+ MPG. Maybe a bit of an incentive -- splitting gas costs will be pretty cheap.

Thursday Friday Saturday is about all I can take/need :) Let me know.

[Vander]

PM'd you.

It'd be nice to talk to someone that has been there on the ride down. This will be my first time.

[Mustangman]

pancho, you are welcome to camp with the MN contingent of the 716th, unless you have other arrangements made. share meals/tents/beers with us.LMK if you would like to so i can make adequate preparations.

[TeaBuffalo]

Beers? dribble:)

[marnius]

Startin to get my gear ready for D-Day, cleaned everything thoroughly, including my mask which I had never done more then wipe down before. I also ordered a set of marauder pants and shirt from Spec Ops, along with a digi camo hat and a tac-cap. Ive been drinking only water, juice and milk for the last week and a half and I plan on going out for one more paintball game tomorrow. What is everyone else doing to get prepared?

[Mustangman]

I am spending a lot of time packing and repacking. I have to be packed this week cause I am going out of town for a job all week the week before we leave. physically I am walking a lot ,5-8 miles a day as well as spending a lot of time on the trampoline with my kids. doing some running in moderation. drinking about a gallon of water a day.

[frycook]

Oh, man forgot we were getting so close

working out with army everyweek, PT with JROTC on fridays and paintball....

oh and beating up older bro, ummm, killing spetnaz in CoD4 and whatever else i feel like doing...

everything is clean (although i need to get a bunch of cyclone parts for A-5 and X-7 my friend broke last weekend)

[frycook]

For camping grounds do you need to register for a spot, or is it included?

[Mustangman]

you just camp with your unit in your case, the 716th. when are you arriving?

[Badger]

I just got this in an email from D-Day Adventure Park, and thought you guys might enjoy this:

Motion Picture Principals from America and China met on the studios of Paramount to work on the first joint USA/China production, A Journey of 10,000 Miles. Now they return for a new challenge, The Paintball Kid. From left to right: Producer, Jack Woo; Shanghai Film Studios Executive, James Zhong; American Associate Producer, Ian Jones; International Production Coordinator, Stephen Ho; Writer/Director, Warren Chaney; Chinese Ministry of Travel, Hu Wang Jin; Production Management, Barbara Evans, and Executive Producer, Sir Michael Tielmann.

The Paintball Kid TM, is a coming of age action/adventure epic that will be filmed in exotic locations worldwide from the US and Canada to China. Oklahoma D-Day Adventure Park, world's largest paintball field, will be the anchor battle ground for action/stunt filming and other paintball fields are in process to be selected as well. It marks the first joint American/Chinese effort employing paintball as the theme in a major motion picture. Shanghai Film Studios will serve as the principle studio overseas while studios in Hollywood, Houston and Dallas, Texas will be used for principal photography in the US and Canada.

The Paintball game industry, serves as background for the film’s story. Arrangement is currently being made to film on location at major paintball events throughout the world. The film’s story occurs within the context of
actual scenario and tournament games that are on-going. The Paintball Kid TM, is expected to draw enormous attention to one of the world’s fast growing sports.

Leading and major supporting actors are being cast out of Hollywood. However, one of the leading roles and several supporting roles will be selected from real paintball players. All paintball scenario and tournament
players are eligible for casting and are encouraged to follow the event broadcasts, pending announcement of casting.



Remember to smile for the camera when you're down there! beret:)

[marnius]

Ooo sounds cool

[frycook]

leaving monday night, straight shot till we get there. tuesday early afternoon probably

so we dont need to register for a spot. just show up and told you are here (after 5 dollar charge) sounds good

[Mustangman]

yeah, just look for me at the back of the campground.

[frycook]

sounds good!

[Thalion]

The Sentinels will be showing up Wed. afternoon/evening around 4-5ish, then you'll see us around Thurs-Sat, leaving Sunday morning. I'll be there with the full arsenal, because after Viper I don't want to repeat that incident (only brought two markers, the one I was using busted a part, requiring 2 hours off the field to hike back to camp, tear open the gun, find the replacement parts needed, and fix it, while the second one was found to be leaking air on me).

I'm debating shopping for a standard pod pack because I'd imagine a vest is going to be unbearably warm in 100*+ weather. I'm planning on carrying my hydration bladder into the field, and it has its own pack, so I won't need the vest bladder pouch, or any of the pouches for storing anything but paint really.

Is this really worth investing in just a pod pack, and where do I find a pod pack for a (really) big guy?

[Vander]

Anyone bringing grenades? I was thinking of making some home-made (like mom used to make but without the bleach/ammonia cocktail).

Is it worth it?

[Badger]

Anyone bringing grenades? I was thinking of making some home-made (like mom used to make but without the bleach/ammonia cocktail).

Is it worth it?

I'm not certain they will allow homemade grenades because of safety issues. That also might be code for, "You gotta buy grenades and hopefully buy them from us." Before you undertake such a venture, it might be worth you while to find out for sure if they'll accept the do-it-yourself kind. beret:)

[Mustangman]

I will be bringing a bunch I made for my unit. not sure I can sell any to allied scum though.laughing:)

[Mustangman]

and Tim, yes the flurry vests are unbearably hot in OK. i had one my first year down there and was miserable on the field. there will be several vendors with podpacks available I am sure.

[marnius]

Are the PVC mines shown on the Axis Command website usable? And I'm pretty sure my SO Sabre vest will be fine heat-wise, because its more like a harness then a vest, but does anyone have any experience with one in 100+ weather?

[Mustangman]

yes those mines are usable and my SO broadsword vest was fine last year.

[Thalion]

yes those mines are usable and my SO broadsword vest was fine last year.

Maybe my vest would be ok then. My PCS vest has a similar design to the SO broadsword in terms of construction underneath the pouches.

Either way, I already figured out a pod pack, and it'll probably be simpler for the game.

[marnius]

yes those mines are usable and my SO broadsword vest was fine last year.


Ok, heading to the hardware store now =D

[marnius]

5 days 12 hours before I get in my car and start the journey to D-Day!

[Shaman]

Just a heads up I will be joining the 716th and arriving with the Sentinels! :)

[PFCLEE11B]

as of right now my A5 is still chopping paint like no bodys business even with the squishy paddles if you were there sunday last game, you would remember that. I either installed them wrong or got the wrong ones, so i ordered a different set and they should be here thursday. So as of right now i will be rocking the stock class phantom. I will be either leaving as soon as i get out of drill sunday or early morning monday if anyone wants to tag along the company would be welcome.

[marnius]

as of right now my A5 is still chopping paint like no bodys business even with the squishy paddles if you were there sunday last game, you would remember that. I either installed them wrong or got the wrong ones, so i ordered a different set and they should be here thursday. So as of right now i will be rocking the stock class phantom. I will be either leaving as soon as i get out of drill sunday or early morning monday if anyone wants to tag along the company would be welcome.


What kind of paint have you been using, and what size is your barrel. If you've been using Nalsplat paint, theres your problem. Worst stuff ever. If youve had a lot of breaks in your barrel, you should check out this thread, its very helpful:http://www.x7og.net/barrels-paint/2351-list-bore-sizes.html

[PFCLEE11B]

oh no it is the cyclone i would shoot 4-10 balls fast not really fast but ~10bps and then nothing all i would hear would be the clicking of the board so i take hopper off and low and behold a paintball stuck in between so i pull charging handle seat paintball inside and repeat process most of the time i broke the ball half way in the chamber and in the cyclone, sad thing is i wont get the part till after the day i was planning on leaving:character0051:

[Mustangman]

Tippman will be there if you need parts.

[PFCLEE11B]

that is good because as of now the A5 is taking the bench. Either that or i will be forced to wait on the part and leave on monday midday instead of sunday.

[marnius]

3 more daaaaaaaaays!

[PFCLEE11B]

ok my national guard drill got cancelled and TECH T is sending me the new paddles and they said they will get here by at least saturday so i should be good with that. So now i am planning on leaving sunday morning

[Mustangman]

Leaving Sunday, can't wait. getting the pre-trip jitters already.

[Thalion]

Leaving Sunday, can't wait. getting the pre-trip jitters already.

I envy getting to leave that early. I got to last year when I was working at the event, but I didn't get that choice this time.

Sounds like Brian (mn-sniper of Mn RAT for those who remember him, he's without internet at the moment) will be traveling alone with his vehicle following mine. If anyone from the Cities hasn't gotten a ride down there, he's already on-board and coming. Between him and I, we can grab a few more seats.

[marnius]

Woot, only one more day! Gonna go say bye to a friend, get my gear tripled checked, twiddle my thumbs and finish my end of the school year stuff. Tomorrow is the only thing between me and D-Day! Bye the way, Matt, forgot to ask you how much exactly Im gonna need to bring sunday to pay for gas and stuff, and do they take credit/debt cards there, dont really want to carry $500 on me all week.

[Mustangman]

well, the Germans won again this year. Final score was 2050 - 1500 before tank and sniper kills were added in. will add a more complete AAR after I recover in a couple of days.

[frycook]

Pure Sweetness, first 5 secs i will remember for a very very long time

thx for the invite, 716th/737 leads the way!

FEAR THE TREES!

[Thalion]

Let's see...

Loved the mini-game I got to play in (minus JackRock's extreme flank maneuver -- halfway through it we found some field way out of play, to which JackRock observed his compass was not functioning, but in less polite language). Plenty of fun out in the field.

I hated Saturday morning. There were so many problems going on (don't want to sound like I'm calling people out, but let's just say a good number of the enemy players I encountered in the morning did not play by the rules or spirit of the game). The morning was also when I had that not-so-great encounter with our rocky paths, resulting in injury.

Things turned around for me Saturday afternoon. I hung out primarily at Coleville and Omaha after my injury, contributing to the fights present there. The players I ran into became more stand-up in those areas, which helped alleviate some of the complaints from the morning.

In summary? The Sentinels will definetly return for the German army for '09, but we're not dead-set on a unit yet. I loved working with most of my MN colleagues all in the same unit, but I'd like to know if/how some of the morning issues will be addressed by the field staff and how we will deal with it before we commit to the same role as before.

Please note that in no way am I trying to demean anyone of the 716th, you are all fine officers and players, and a positive force for the German army and all paintball players alike. I am grateful that I was allowed the privilege to work with all of you. I am just particularly sore at some of the allied forces and would like to see the issue addressed before I go back to the same exact situation.

FEAR THE TREES!

Thanks to all who helped make this possible,

[Mustangman]

well, after having a couple of days to recouperate, here is my take on the day.

We( Working Class Heroes, Sentinels, and a few others) started the game south of Caen village. as we erected hasty defensive positions, the Commonwealth troops inserted into the game thru our lines.they started the game 50 yards in front of us. It was our 28 guys against about 70-80 CW at game on. we held for as long as we could, but the sheer numbers overwhelmed us.
we were re-inserted at Sword Beach and immediately tried to get back into Caen. The sheer number of troops and tanks the allies had in the area was just too much for us to handle. it was estimated a 4-1 advantage for the 716th to try and take on. we almost made it on one of our objectives, Sword Beach. We held Sword til about 10 minutes before time was up, but they rolled 3 tanks thru and decimated my troops.
The call went out to retreat to Colleville and to set up a better defensive perimeter. As we made our way to C'ville a call went out for reinforcements at Utah Beach, so a large portion of the 716th went to the rescue. we got there just in the nick of time, as the Allies were making a huge push for the flag.
After being shot out we returned to Colleville to be told that we needed to help hold the wall at Omaha beach. we held it long enough, to earn all the points for Omaha this year. for the rest of the day it was largely a game of take and hold Colleville, of which I am proud to say, that the Working Class Heroes and other elements of the 716th were first over the wall every time.
This is a VERY brief description and overview of everything that happened on the field at DDay this year. if anyone would like a better play-by-play, please feel free to contact my via phone.

[pbpancho]

Thanks to Mustangman and the 716th for putting up with me all weekend, pics will be up as soon as I go get a new laptop! Fortunately my camera started working once it dried out!

[Mustangman]

Matt, glad to hear that your camera is ok. Looking forward to seeing those pics.

[frycook]

they started the game 50 yards in front of us.

for command and all guys with apex's and flatlines, try like 10 feet lmao for the rest of ushelp:)

[Jinxed Ninja]

Just wanted to post a quick thank you to Mustang for your inspiring words before game on, your leadership on the field, and for getting my award when I was stupid and thought they must be talking about some other ninja.

And a big thank you and congratulations to the 716th! We hit all three beaches, there was never a place when I was lost when I didn't hear a reply to our battlecry (we were EVERYWHERE!), and for creating fear in even the refs. Seriously, at the final battle of Colleville, the refs yelled "Fear the trees!" and dove for cover.

FEAR THE TREES!

[Mustangman]

Thank you to all the guys that played so hard all day long. and to those that didn't get recognized my deepest gratitude. for anyone that went to OK DDay with me please check out this link.

http://www.axiscommand.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=16582#16582

[Shaman]

I had a blast at OK D-Day. Your a great leader mustangman, it was a pleasure serving under your command! It was a good group.

The 716th was everywhere and no where. Despite the controversial start, we came through and kicked *&^ and took names all day long.

Lots of good stories; especially using a "stock class" phantom all day. I had alot of fun and it was a pleasure beating the allies back to the beaches!

Fear the Trees!

[Mustangman]

well, the recruiting has begun folks. I will be an Axis general next year. assignment will come shortly. as I have said all along though, I would rather play alongside my MN and WI bretheren and lose , than play Allied any day. so if you haven't been to OK DDay, find someone who went this year and ask them what they thought. then come talk to me. I am looking for the hardest playing ballers we can find. we had around 25-30 MN ballers this year, let's double that for next year.

[Thalion]

The Sentinels will return to join your unit, in greater numbers than before.

I'm guessing 5, but it could be more.

[Mustangman]

Thank you Thalion and Sentinels, your commitment is greatly appreciated.

[pbpancho]

Just got my pics posted, 420 in total at www.pbpancho.com

[frycook]

if I can go I will deffinatly but I am not sure

[marnius]

If I have the money, which I should, I will definetly go, but my graduation will be that week, so I wont be able to go down on sunday next time sadly enough.