It was at least 90° and 50% humidity. Much Gatorade was consumed.

SandtroopingOriginally uploaded by edlitmusMy first trooping event as a Sandtrooper at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, on June 14 2007.

Chicago Art of Play Event Originally uploaded by edlitmus Yesterday was my third trooping event: the opening of the city of Chicago’s Art of Play events. We totally upstaged some goofy ass clowns and other performers. All we did was stand there, two stormtroopers flanking Darth Vader, and everyone wanted a picture with us, or [...]

Not that I should brag, considering how beat up I am now. Sunday was the second trooping event I have done. There was a request for stormtroopers to be in a fan film being shot at Fermilab, which is about 40 minutes away from me. The weather was nice, a bit hot, but with strong [...]

This was my first trooping event, and I’m glad it was: 1) There was no marching. This was good because it turns out I had strapping issues that needed to be resolved and there was quick access to a ‘backstage’ area. 2) It was a pretty laid back atmosphere, so there was no real pressure [...]

Saturday will be my first trooping event. It’s a small gaming convention called CODCON. I cleaned up my armor a bit last night in preparation. Yeah, I’m nervous. The one 501st member I actually know will probably only be able to make it on Sunday, but I am getting to know others through the garrison [...]