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StormCrow>XI<
    Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game?
Personal - Smurf, Murf, Fanboy
in game - StormHoe, ThunderChicken, Asshole, Prickbag, Haxor, Dickhead, Jerk, Bitch
    When and where were you born?
March 11 1975 in Orangeville Ontario
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A mother fucking Duke of Hazzard County!!!! no really, I did LOL
    Where have you lived?
Orangeville Ontario and Cambridge Ontario
     
    What got you into gaming?
Did the whole early 80's Atari and Nintendo thing, then when I was 18 or so I went to visit my folks and my Dad was playing a game called Fighter Ace
It was hosted on the MSN Gaming Zone (thats an old one) and was WWII fighter planes and the first Multiplayer Game I played, I bought a computer a year later and bought the game and played that for years! Then got into the MoH series, went through a few clans there, then COD and have been here since
    Your first game you played?
Space Invaders or Missle Command on Atari 2600
    And what do you play now?
COD4 and a rally racing demo derby style game called Wreckfest
    Why did you join XI?
Used to game with the R/F clan (Rumpleforeskin) and they kinda folded towards end of COD2, found the XI servers and played alot in the Mornings with the morning crew, after 2 or 3 years PitbulPete was like "Why the fuck are you not in XI?" I said "Cause noone asked" the rest is history, so you can blame Pete and old Caper for bringing me along here over 15 years ago
    What do you get from being in this clan?
Inner peace, when you embrace this clan, its like family, I have shared my life moments with this clan the same as I do anyone in my life, I have laughed, I have felt sorrow at lost members, Still miss ya big time JohnnyDos! We had Niagara and it was a blast brother!!!! This clan means more to me than I ever let on, love each and every one of ya, well Ruthless and Hoth can suck a dick, but the rest, I loves ya!
    What is your favorite hobby?
GOLF!!!! Oh my lord I am hooked on this game!!! Got into it during Covid and have not looked back. 4 years golfing and I have had people playing 40 years tell me its impossible I have only been playing this short time, took to it like a fish in water
    What is your favorite travel destination?
Was Cuba, but, went to Punta Cana last year... dayummmm, such a good time and wayyyyy better than Cuba
    Are you married?
Yes, 19 years
    Do you have children?
yes, I have a 30 year old son form a wayward youth, then a 27 year old stepson, and a 19 year old son and a 17 year old daughter
    What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names?
I have 2 cats, Gemma and Buttercup and a 6 month old Puppy who has become my best bud named Lily
  Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team?
Used to be a bigtime Leafs fan until the player walkout in the 90's then stopped caring about professional sports
    What causes are you passionate about?
None other than live and let be, I dont care your sex, your beliefs, your religion, your sexual orientation, or if you identify as a fucking toaster, just be kind to eachother, we all have to live here!
    Do you volunteer? If so, where?
nope
    What is an interesting fact about you?
I am the only fan of the Canadian Rock Band Monster Truck to ever be pulled onstage to play a song with the band! Near shit my pants, but I did it!!! and had no clue it was going to happen, they pulled me from front row at a show to surprise me!
  Have you continued your education past college or university with career development seminars or classes? What kind?
nope, straight into the workforce
    Did you know what profession you wanted to work in when you started college?
    Did you belong to any professional organizations?
    What is your current job title?
Head Quality Lab Tech
    Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education?
    Where do you work?
A plastic recycling plant in Cambridge Ontario
    What other job titles have you had in your career?
Been here 26 years, been a floor sweeper, extrusion operator, blender operator, lead hand, supervisor, then Lab tech
    Where else have you worked?
did some roofing when young and temp jobs, been with my company 26 years now
    Why did you choose to work in your industry?
1997, recycling was getting big, figured it would be a lasting thing
    Why do you like your job?
the hours! i work 4 on 3 off 3 on 4 off
    How would you describe your career?
Pays the bills
    What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career?
    Describe a time that your career was rewarding.
When i went 14 years without missing a single day of work or being late, noone can touch that record here LOL
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be?
Do something you will enjoy,
    What is your favorite thing about your career or industry?
    What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career?
    What do you hope to accomplish in your career?
    Are you involved in any professional/ non-profit/sports organizations? If so, do you have a title or rank within these organizations?
    What is your favorite sport?
Golf
    Do you play any sports?
Golf
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for?
For people to just be accepting of others, less judgments in the world, let people live their lives, and quit trying to instill your own personal beliefs and ways of life on others who do not conform to your bubble, whos to say your bubble is so great anyways? Life is hard fucking enough out here, we need more support from our fellow beings and less hate!
Stay safe all, you are all loved!!
 
Ontop of Sulpher Mountain in Banff Alberta
 This guitar I got from the lead guitarist of Monster Truck and was used to record their 1st album!!!
1972 Gibson SG Deluxe
Me and Pops when we found out the Cancer was terminal.... FUCK CANCER
 me and lead singer of Monster Truck on the day weed became legal in Canada
Check them red eyes!!! LOL
   Pic featured in a rock magazine, me in my element, front row at a Monster Truck concert getting a solo right into my face!!!!
Fuck I love them boys, they have created SOOOOOO many special moments for me
 

I don't know, I have had good experience with LG products. I have an OLED TV, Washer Dryer tower they seem to work well. In the US at least, I don't know of other brands that fair well in terms of features and finish. I would absolutely purchase extended warranty. I got my appliances through Costco so at least I get an extra year of warranty. The whole 1 year warranty is Apple inspired bullshit. I miss the days when 3 yr warranty was standard. F'ing Apple with their yearly release cycle.

A man and his wife are having trouble in bed...
... the woman never even gets close to having an orgasm. She complains to her husband that it is way too warm in their house and that's why she can't have an orgasm. 
The man decides to consult a sex therapist for a possible solution. The therapist says the man should cool his wife off by wafting her with a towel.
Later that day, the man asks his best friend if he could help him and his wife by wafting her with a towel during sex.
The friend, hesitant at first, agrees.
Later, the man and his wife are having sex while the friend is in the room, wafting her with the towel. This goes on for quite a while, until the wife complains that it doesn't seem to help.
The husband, now out of ideas, asks his friend to have sex with his wife while he is wafting her himself. The friend agrees and soon after they are having sex while the husband is standing next to the bed, wafting his wife with cool air.
Not long after, the wife has the best orgasm she's ever had, leaving her panting and gasping for air.
The husband loudly proclaims:
"See, that's how you waft a towel!"
https://reddit.com/r/Jokes/s/jCDeeYkKlh
 Reddit. 

A man and his wife are having trouble in bed...
... the woman never even gets close to having an orgasm. She complains to her husband that it is way too warm in their house and that's why she can't have an orgasm. 
The man decides to consult a sex therapist for a possible solution. The therapist says the man should cool his wife off by wafting her with a towel.
Later that day, the man asks his best friend if he could help him and his wife by wafting her with a towel during sex.
The friend, hesitant at first, agrees.
Later, the man and his wife are having sex while the friend is in the room, wafting her with the towel. This goes on for quite a while, until the wife complains that it doesn't seem to help.
The husband, now out of ideas, asks his friend to have sex with his wife while he is wafting her himself. The friend agrees and soon after they are having sex while the husband is standing next to the bed, wafting his wife with cool air.
Not long after, the wife has the best orgasm she's ever had, leaving her panting and gasping for air.
The husband loudly proclaims:
"See, that's how you waft a towel!"
https://reddit.com/r/Jokes/s/jCDeeYkKlh
 Reddit. 

hmmmm someone tell him about hardwired

hmmmm someone tell him about hardwired

Hi, all, we've been having a virtual Happy Hour via Zoom for almost 3 years now, I think, and there are so many of you that have not joined us for one yet.  If you haven't jumped on our monthly gathering, you should.  We have tons of laughs, get to know one another outside of the games that we play, and just have an all-around great time!  If you're not sure about Zoom, how it works, what devices you can use to join, or have any apprehensions about being on camera, etc., then please reach out so that we can set up a one-to-one Zoom session so that you can get acclimated before the Happy Hour.  I'll be glad to answer any questions you have about using Zoom, or what to expect when you log in, or whatever else is keeping you from having fun with us.
Hope to see many new faces this Saturday!  😎❤️
 

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.

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