(NC) Oct 11-SWRD Barnes & Noble (Raleigh)

[tk0896]

The Carolina Garrison, Rebel Legion, and Mandolorian Mercs were well represented for the 3rd annual Star Wars Reads Day at Barnes and Noble Triangle Towne Center in Raleigh. The rebel, Princess Leia held the troopers at bay while she read "Goodnight Darth Vader". Members of all three groups met and took pics with those in attendance. The management from B and N were thrilled with our appearance and look forward to future events with us. Thanks to everyone who attended including family members and wranglers!

Members in attendance:

Fernando daRosa - Darth Vader
J. Stultz - TB
Andrew Simansky - TC
Seth Bosecker- TK (note - son - awesome Ewok!)
Jim Epps - TK
Brandon Hurley - photographer/wrangler
Sandie MacLachlan - ANH Leia
Chris Burnside - Jedi
Liz Welsh - Padme
Jane Willer - ROJ Luke
Beth Freeze - Sith
Noah Freeze - Mando
Rosi Bradshaw - Mando
Travis Kling - wrangler

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[JerryVader]

Great report and fantastic turnout for the 501st and Rebel Legion! Great job guys!

[ScumandVillainy]

My family had a great time at this event. Joshua was very excited about getting to be an Ewok with us. Thank you to everyone for making him feel so welcome. I heard the staff at Barnes and Noble talking and they were stoked about the large group that we were able to bring. I hope they got some good pictures that they will be able to use to promote it for next year. It was awesome to have Brandon and Travis as wranglers, everything went really smoothly. It was great event!

The link below is 40 more pictures taken by my wife. If the Emperor loves pictures, we made him happy with this one.
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[silverBoyd]

Great job and look's like it was a great turn-out too. Always nice when a large group get's together

[BlackDOG]

Great event as usual. Thank you for corralling all this together, Jim. Seth, love the photos, especially the Ewok attack.......EPIC!

[SandieMac]

What a great time!! I love being able to read a story to the kiddos! Great turnout and fun!

[RogueTrooper]

looks like you all had a great time and a great turn out of Carolina Garrison, Blue Ridge, and Talon Clan!!

Very cool to see Rosi !!