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Many of you will be aware that, following a cardiac arrest in October 2018, I suffered an acquired brain injury, firstly described as a stroke but, after a formal complaint about my lack of treatment, modified to a hypoxic brain injury. Basically, this means my brain was deprived of oxygen for 15 minutes causing permanent damage. I had to stand down from Admin duties as my perception of reality was different to an uninjured person's and I was prone to seeing things. I was provided with no therapy or rehab to assist me and my online games proved invaluable in measuring how badly I had been affected. I was half as good as I was pre-cardiac arrest but I thought I could improve with further practice. Sadly, this has not been the case and I am just serving as a slow-moving target to my fellow players. Like my daily Scrabble playing online, that I gave up last year, I must step away from the battlefield now and spend my time on more enjoyable and productive pursuits that are less destructive to my battered ego. This understanding has come slowly and only with the help of Headway, The Brain Injury Association of which I am now a "Friend". I would like to thank you all for your friendship and understanding as I have fought this personal battle. However, it is one I cannot win so I must go gracefully. I am not hanging up the tags, having worn them for over a decade - 11 years this month - but you will not be seeing me in the games servers much if at all. Farewell.

I was very saddened after reading how things have got with your health DJ and as others have said and others will say "You are and always will be a Member of XI (The Family)". Regardless of if you play or not just the fact that you are still here and fighting to be able to enjoy your life is a blessing to us all. There are plenty of dumb shits posting here that need you to tell them to bugger off and more. I hope that some how you are able to find peace and happiness with whatever you decide to pursue in place of your gaming but just remember there is nothing but old fucks like me playing on the COD2 servers and we are all just slow moving targets for each other so if you stop by for a game you might just see lots of easy kills. You have no reason to ever drop your TAGS and I give you my word I won't let anyone ever take them away from you if they are stupid enough to try. Many of us have been through too much watching this Clan grow into a huge loving dysfunctional FAMILY and after 11 years of being a great Member, Admin, Gaming Adversary, Mentor and Friend you have earned the right to retire with FULL HONORS. PS Rugger mismanaged the retirement party funds years ago so all you can offer is our Love and Friendship and maybe a few more Medals LOL. Take Care of yourself and hit some of the boys on your side of pond up for the free beers they will be happy to buy you when they can see you. Peace and may God always watch over you and those you care about and Love.

Ok...so I want to know if anyone else has noticed this. It's a phenomenon I call "The Sally Effect" and unfortunately @Sally isn't around to notice it. Whenever @Sally leaves the server, everyone else leaves also. It's like she's the glue that holds the server attendance together. Has anyone ever seen a full server on freeze tag 1 where @Sally wasn't there? Asking for a friend.

Your health and wellness must come first of course DJ but maybe drop by from time to time to say hi. And maybe if the time is right, maybe a game or two. In the mean time, take care and get well.

@bds1961 recommended it to me, says his ass has never felt so good

Been here as long as you and I understand what health issues can happen. I have been going through alot in the last 3 three years. Please take care of yourself and your family. PS It's nice you are keeping your tags and stay in touch with us. You were an important part of this gaming family DJ and thanks for your service.

Of course you can - remember we're dealing with a bunch of >IDIOTS<

If you would shower and change clothes regularly you wouldn't need all that stuff

must of been a hard decision Deejay 11 years with your tags is fantastic, here's to another 11 pal?

I do know that a large amount of ftag1 players are from Europe, which would explain a lot since time zones and stuff

The earliest known picture of Painkiller at the start of his Nug addiction

Thank you Flybyyr

But you need to be careful and not chip your teeth trying to use it

@lTplkey336 don't lie key, you swear at me all the time. Just last week I had to go and see a shrink because of this. I'm telling @Dot80 on you.

Chicken karahi. look it up in google.

I don't care who you are that's fucking funny

Hey bro, I can understand what you are feeling. I know it won't be easy, but know that we are here for you and just ask if you need anything. You know I will be there. Take care of yourself and you are in our prayers. XI is family for life.

Ever thought of selling refrigerators to Eskimos ?? ffs sorry native arctic people, Innuits or whatever the fuck they are called now, your prose is quite eloquent.

Oh we all do every way we can. Lol. Enjoy your Nugs

Yea man, I converted it to a bed. I put the engine under the matress so it can vibrate and lull me to sleep

Enjoy your day at work Idiots. I'll be back Monday.

Rotation #20 23 maps by Sephiroth put in rotation 03/04/21 by Pengy map mp_4nuketown map mp_ancient_final map mp_aosta_valley map mp_area52 map mp_backlot_2 map mp_castle_v1 map mp_caen map mp_crownfort map mp_cuf_scifi map mp_dust2_classic map mp_desert_dock_2 map mp_garena map mp_grange map mp_highrise map mp_isla_volcan map mp_jor1 map mp_lake map mp_lumberyard map mp_matroska map mp_missile map mp_monastery_b1 map mp_naout_s map mp_ncc_1701 Server restarted @ 9:26 p.m. EST by Pengy Enjoy!

Well, you can call me whatever you want ?

Congratulations!!

lil chkn satan above me head : '' how .... '' lil chkn angel above me head : '' no chkn that is way too spicy ''

we all wish you the best DJ. we had some great times back 9 or 10 years ago.some idiot is always on team sp if you ever wish to talk.sorry to hear this .we all grow old .but most of us will never grow up ..be safe my brother .

Hoffentlich ist der Schwiegersohn dem Papa auch genehm!?! Ich denke aber schon. Alles Gute zur Familienerweiterung und viel Spaß bei der (bestimmt viel zu kleinen) Feier! Gruß aus'm Spessart PS: Eben habe ich erst die Bilder von derm sehr hübschen Paar gesehen. Chapeau! Was für eine wunderhübsche Braut und der Schwiegersohn sieht auf jeden Fall nicht wie der typische Camper in COD4 aus ?.

Practice makes perfect!

Congrats to you and your family. ?

CONGRATULATIONS Trailertrash

I wish you the best. Take some energy from me. ??

You take care of yourself and be careful mate. We're always here on the forums if you want to rant or a laugh. Rest easy man, let us know how you get on

I won't call out any names here for the good sportsmanship!. If you've been playing in xi servers for a while then you know the rules. If almost all opponents are yelling, typing about that spot is marked glitch then my friends please respect the time you have spent in xi servers and dont fucking glitch. Respect yourself and please play within the xi rules. BB

On my worst day, I couldn't smell bad as NJ! ...and @ $275, it'd even make your stinkin' ass smell passable.

Sad to hear man. Don't really know you in person but wish you all the best. Hope you can stay focussed on goals in life and make the best of it. All the best

Hang in there DJ, wishing you the best!

Drinkin' the Hatorade. It's ok, some people turn a shade greener when experiencing the olfactory awesomeness that is Timmah!

OH - so you admit to using a vibrator???

It happens to the best of us mate, you'll be fine

Don't judge me bro

Sad news - but remember >XI< is a family and your still part of us - stay safe

I've already heard "kitsuckme" from the delightful @ENG4INE so I'm open to anything at this point ?

I'ma guess you'd be as good if not better than some other regulars. Shit, hang out in the back & defrost...shoot the shit with the other players.

I love late 70's and early 80's rock. Been to several shows, But the best I ever seen was Heart, in 2019 (I think) They were absolutely amazing! I drove about 4 hours to see them, and I would do it again 1000 times.

Oh yea 1980 reminds me the end of high school and start of college years,, was mixed between rock and disco music at that time: so my ttop three song's of 1980 were : Funkytown (danced a lot on this song) Lips inc i think was the group.. Call me from Blondie Babe from Styx one of my favorite rock group. Wow nostalgia!!!

80's music... Dire Straits, Sting/The Police, U2

Hmm. 1980 itself saw quite a few great lp's released. I'd say Right off the bat .... AC/DC Back in Black. Mutt Lange did a great job on it. Then you had British Steel (Judas Priest), I like Bowies Scary Monsters, but it didn't get very good reviews for some reason. Sabbath reincarnated with Ronnie at the helm (Heaven and Hell). VH Women and Children First !! J. Geils (Love Stinks), Gaucho (Steely Dan), Motorhead "Ace of Spades", The Pretenders, Ozzy (Blizzard), Lenon (double fantasy), Dire Straits (Making Movies). Plus many, many more. 1980 was a good year !! It all went to shit after 1985?

There are a lot of self-entitled people with big mouths that spout off because things dont go their way or others cramp their style. Boo-hoo. Welcome to todays society, not just here in the forums or in-game. Best thing to do, dont even bother with an FU. They are less than nothing, not even background noise, and not worthy enough to acknowledge their existence. Now if they start badmouthing directly to others about you, then that becomes a problem for senior admins to deal with and quickly. This isnt a democracy nor is there free speech. As others have said about no personal attacks etc, all members have agreed to refrain from doing it the moment they joined, and if they break that agreement away they go and that is that.