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Just wanted to put out a Little Shout out to our Junior Xi Members.. (well she's actual Adult so she just goes by as LilMord) LilMordy Just graduated with over atleast 2k High School Students This Bright and Early Morning, we had to get up and Ready about 5am get the kids down to Raleigh Conviction Center as early as 6:30 Am And wait for an hr, then it was Another hr and a half. Everyone was Tired but They were Emotional and Excited All the Same time! Everyone was very Proud of the Girls Both Deanna & Maria Have Both Done an Excellent Job! And I just wanted to Share this with you Since you Are a great Part of Our lives!! If it wasnt for the Xi Fest (That Deanna wont stop talking about btw) and Meeting you guys have really brought Encouragement and Fun Time to hang out when we can. Cause I know our Lives can get Busy and Hectic, but time to Time we love to hang out and Shoot Each other in Game ... we Also Love to Enjoy Telling Family Stories As well... Thank you Xi For Being part of Our Family, if it Wasnt for you guys And Encouraging Us Each Day, have fun time and Giggle.. I dunno what Id do Really.. you Guys are So Great! Thanks Once Again for Being part of the Goofy Family lol Thanks So much for Encouraging Words that you have Given Our Family. Here is a Photo From This morning.

ok im blonde this week!!hahaha cant find the trivia section to add new ones!!!!

Okay, so I have an issue. My 6-year-old who was supposed to be in bed. put the stopper in the sink and was playing in water. For whatever reason left the water on and flooded the bathroom, part of the hallway and part of his room. I was flooded enough to start leaking in the garage below his room. Roughly about half a gallon to a gallon was on the basement floor. Once we noticed the issue we immediately turned off and vacuumed up the water and everything we found that was wet. Now my question is, do I need to cut open the ceiling and walls and have them professionally dried out? - Can I leave it and let it dry? - Can I cut open the celling and let it dry out then redo the drywall?

I've personally never had a water issue like that, I know many that have, but in my opinion, most likely sounds like you'll need to replace the drywall that got soaked from the water. Drywall don't dry very well so you run the risk of mold if you don't remove it and get those areas dry. If you have insulation in the ceiling or walls like pink fiberglass, that's like cotton candy and won't hold up to water. Contractors that deal with this sort of thing usually use big blower fans to dry areas out and could tell you best what should be done so for the health of your family, I wouldn't take shortcuts here and make sure it's done the proper way.

I've been asked by Rugger and Duc to oversee the arcade, I've added some new games in there so give them a go. I would be interested to hear your opinions whether good or bad about the arcade Are there specific games you've seen elsewhere and think would be a good addition? Also if you are having difficulties with anything then feel free to pop me a PM and I will try to assist as best I can Thanks for reading and I look forward to your input

Regarding the upstair walls, remove the wet baseboard and if the drywall is wet behind it and soaked through, then I'd cut off the bottom 4-6", dry the area out, and replace.

Okay, so I let it sit over night sense I couldn’t see. So the water in the garage ceiling was leaking for about 5-10 minutes after turning the water off. It was leaking from the joints of the drywall and from the light fixture. I’ve started ripping it out. Some of the drywall is damp, some not. There is insulation in the ceiling. if I just cut it all out, generally how long does it take to dry. I live in Sacramento. Normally it’s pretty dry here. But we’ve had some overcast. So the humidity is at 67% today. Also, will the walls upstairs need to be removed? There is slight water damage to the bottom of the baseboards.

I dont have it in steam,,but it works now thanks!!!

8Drywall expands when it gets wet. So it loses its integrity. Which means it will fall apart on its own if you do not remove it. Seeing as it is in your garage its the barrier between fumes from your garage into your kids room. Mold is created when something does not dry out quick enough. So by removing all the wet drywall you have a better chance to dry out what is behind it. Also spray what is behind the drywall with a diluted water bleach mix. Most insulation once wet collapses on its self and no longer does its job it goes too. Sorry. Use fans to help move the air around the spots that got wet. Pick yourself up a moisture meter. Wood Moisture Meter, Digital Handhold 2 Test Probe Pins LCD Wood Moisture Moisture Tester, Damp Detector Tester for Firewood Tree Paper/Walls Paper/Floor Carpet, Not Include Batteries (Black) https://a.co/d/daaAP0D When the structure has a moisture reDing between say 8 and 12. You can reclose the walls and ceilings. I have to say no parking in the garage till the opening is sealed air tight. Good luck. It's not an expensive fix just a pain to do.

I know the bowling game didn't always score properly, but I miss it. Can we bring it back?

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It's the same in Québec city... haven't seen the sun since at least Monday as it's so smoky or just grey. We had a couple of rainy days here and I don't mind the rain, but wished that it was their way to help with all the fires up North of here. One of my friend living in this area has been evacuated and she doesn't know when her family and her will be able to go back home... if everything goes well. It's sad I'm praying for the best soon !

yes these fires are the worst seen in 50 yrs, it has already burned more than the last record for a whole years in acres burned. Many small towns are been mandatory evacuated to other town more south... They say some fire could burn all summer long... Need some rain desperatly!!!!!

In NJ looks like fog all day - bright orange Sun when you can see it

Hoth Let start with your clan name? Hoth>XI< Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? I’m sure my opponents in game have come up with a few obscenities for me in game. When and where were you born? Dec 9th 1969. Dayton, Ohio USA When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A policeman Where have you lived? Dayton, Ohio. I have never really moved outside the area. (Yet) What got you into gaming? Video arcades when they started popping up, Pacman, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Tron, Gorf, etc. Played most of the consoles when I was young, Atari 2600, intellivison, Colecovision, various nintendos. I went to my brothers around 1994, he had just got Doom running on a lan. (ipx spx :0 ) My 1st experience with a fps. He and my cousins proceeded to beat the hell out of me. I really enjoyed the game. Being severely competitive I said to myself I will build a pc and beat the brakes off of them. That is what I eventually did. Your first game you played? Video game was probably pong And what do you play now? COD warzone, (not a huge fan of Warzone II) COD4 Freezetag Server 1, MW2, occasionally COD2 Why did you join XI? I played on the servers a few years before I joined. Some of my 1st games on XI was COD2 with the breakfast club. When I was working (cough, cough) with Izumi on 3rd shift. I really enjoyed the people in the Clan and the servers. Some guy name Rugger said he would sponsor me. What do you get from being in this clan? Great games. I can hop into and escape reality for a bit. Healthy competition. Friends I have gamed with for over a decade. What is your favorite hobby? Probably video games, weight training What is your favorite travel destination? Anyplace with an awesome beach Are you married? No Do you have children? Yes 2. An 18-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son. What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? None currently, Does Stormcrow count? I would call him a Rabid dog. Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? I like all types of sports. NFL The Steelers, MLB The Reds, College Football OSU, College Basketball the Dayton Flyers. NBA I am pretty neutral. I just like to watch the greatest players play. What causes are you passionate about? Taking Care of this planet for future generations. Do you volunteer? If so, where? Nothing currently. What is an interesting fact about you? I think I could build a house with what I have spent on the NFL and concerts over the years. Have you continued your education past college or university with career development seminars or classes? What kind? Various certs in Networking & Security, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet etc. Many security and network seminars as well. Did you know what profession you wanted to work in when you started college? No clue. Did you belong to any professional organizations? Nothing currently What is your current job title? Senior Network Engineer. Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education? No. It was an accomplishment for me to show up for class in my early years. Where do you work? For a company doing government contracts. What other job titles have you had in your career? IT Director, Network Security Engineer, Network field Engineer Where else have you worked? Time Warner Cable. The isp side of the house for 11 years. Contingent (now owned by Comcast) The city of Englewood Ohio, many contract jobs for various employers. Why did you choose to work in your industry? A love for networking and pcs. Why do you like your job? I do primarily security and networking daily which is what I enjoy the most. Solving problems, designing solutions. How would you describe your career? Ever changing, constant learning. Challenging and rewarding. What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career? Rebuilding two cities network infrastructures. This included a 911 call center for 1 site. I have installed fiber connectivity for most schools and companies in Western Ohio it feels like back in my TWC era. Describe a time that your career was rewarding. Designing and fixing issues that other couldn’t. If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Educate yourself. Find a good trainer when you get your foot in the door. Be a sponge. Do some of the jobs no one else wants to tackle. What is your favorite thing about your career or industry? I work on technology that I would be screwing around with at home except I get paid for it. What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career? The ability to leave work at the office. Be loyal to a certain degree but keep in mind if you are gone the company will have you replaced in a couple of weeks if needed. What do you hope to accomplish in your career? Stability. Teach others. Look back on work that I am proud of. Are you involved in any professional/ non-profit/sports organizations? If so, do you have a title or rank within these organizations? None currently other than coaching my kids in football aka soccer for many years. What is your favorite sport? NFL Football Do you play any sports? I run mud races, Spartan and a few other companies. I played on some pretty successful paintball teams long ago. If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? The ability to heal. Too many relatives and friends suffering from health issues. If you won a very large amount of money, what would you do? Buy real estate. Party like a Rock Star when necessary.

yes plus all fires in BC

That smoke is pretty bad. We have the same situation / conditions here in the Pocono Mountains, PA....and yes it is the smoke from those fires in Canada not any local fires. Those fires must be huge

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Q: Why did the Blonde tiptoe past the medicine cabinet? A: So she wouldn't wake up the sleeping pills Q: What is the difference between a smart blonde and bigfoot? A: Bigfoot has been sighted Q: What do you do when a blonde throws a hand grenade at you? A: Pull the pin and throw it back. Q: Why did the blonde stare at the orange juice bottle for 2 hours? A: Because it said 'concentrate'