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Nice read @dLUX, TYFYS!

Let start with your clan name? dLUX
    Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? dLUX
    When and where were you born? Santa Monica, CA
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Soldier
    Where have you lived? Santa Monica, CA; Simi Valley, CA; Spirit Lake, ID; Frankfurt, Germany; Coeur d’Alene, ID; Dana Point, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tacoma, WA; Spokane, WA; Baghdad, Iraq; Al Asad Air Base, Iraq; Some really small town in northeast Washington State.
   What got you into gaming? Fun and competition
    Your first game you played? Pong
    And what do you play now? Nearly exclusive to COD4 Freezetag. Every time I try a different game it loses its allure after a while and I end up back with COD4.
    Why did you join XI? I was spending all my time with you jokers so I ended up leaving my old clan and then was invited to join.
    What do you get from being in this clan? XI tags. 
    What is your favorite hobby? Shooting
    What is your favorite travel destination? That’s a tough one. Costa Rica and the SW coast of France would be top slots.
    Are you married? 26 years and counting. Best lady on earth. She not only puts up with me but actually loves me so I am very grateful for her.
    Do you have children? 3. The youngest graduates from high school this year so pretty close to an empty nester.
    What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? A yellow lab named Ca$h. 3 cats: Milo, Moo-moo bear, and Frankie.
    Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? I really don’t dig on most American sports but that is because of their politics. Sad but true. I am a new convert to Rugby. Ireland!!
    What causes are you passionate about? Freedom.
    Do you volunteer? If so, where? I suppose military service counts. Currently a Fire Commissioner in our district.
    What is an interesting fact about you? Sadly, I can’t think of anything.

    Have you continued your education past college or university with career development seminars or classes? What kind? Bachelors degree in World & Comparative Literature. Masters in Education. Infantry Officer Basic Course; Captain’s Career Course; Bradley Leader’s Course; Information Operations (tactical & strategic); NATO Information Operations
    Did you know what profession you wanted to work in when you started college? Har. No.
    Did you belong to any professional organizations? Combat Infantryman’s Association; American Legion; Firearms Policy Coalition.
    What is your current job title? Retired
    Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education? Har.
    Where do you work? Retired
    What other job titles have you had in your career? Stocker, Tire Installation, 1-hour photo (Costco); Infantry Platoon Leader, Infantry Company Executive Officer, Infantry Company Commander, Battalion S-1, Battalion Assistant S-3, Tactical Informations Operations Team Leader. Private Firearms Instructor.
    Where else have you worked? I taught 6th grade math and science in public school. Homeschooled my own kids until they went to High School.
    Why did you choose to work in your industry? I chose the Army for the challenge but 9/11 really moved things into high gear.
    Why do you like your job? Leading men in a combat zone is a unique challenge. Seeing to the welfare and training of them in between deployments was a great privilege. 
    How would you describe your career? Successful
    What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career? There is a list of military awards and decorations but surviving all that with my marriage and kids in tact is the greatest. The grace of God in full display.
    Describe a time that your career was rewarding. When soldiers thanked me.
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Whatever you do, commit yourself fully.
    What is your favorite thing about your career or industry? The Army paid me to blow things up. That’s pretty cool. 😉
    What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career? Things are not always as they seem. Keep your eyes open.
    What is your favorite sport? Soccer and rugby. Admittedly, I know precious little about rugby but its still amazing to watch.
    Do you play any sports? In my youth I played the common sports here in the States: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, snowboarding, skateboarding, and I’ve done a variety of Martial Arts over the years. My body can’t really take that stuff anymore, unfortunately.
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? I’ve seen that movie, its a trap.

Meh, the ladies can't resist my natural musky smeggie scent.  Who needs that expensive stuff?

Meh, the ladies can't resist my natural musky smeggie scent.  Who needs that expensive stuff?

Meh, the ladies can't resist my natural musky smeggie scent.  Who needs that expensive stuff?

Meh, the ladies can't resist my natural musky smeggie scent.  Who needs that expensive stuff?

Meh, the ladies can't resist my natural musky smeggie scent.  Who needs that expensive stuff?

Do you think we have become over sensitive to almost everything? I recall as a kid we didn't have seat belts or ran with scissors... yet we survived. 

So sorry to hear this @baldie.  Positive vibes coming your way!

Yesterday I took my wife for pre booked tests at the hospital. And after having an Endoscopy and Colonoscopy the Doctors discovered my wife has Bowel Cancer.
At the moment we are just numb and trying to get our heads round it, Donna is a woman who has never smoked or drank to excess (the odd glass of wine) and teaches PE at school. So she has always been fit and healthy. And in ten years has only been off work twice due to illness it just makes no sense.
We have now told all the family which has been very hard on everyone. This woman is my rock for over 22 years we have only ever been apart 3 times in all those years. I find myself having to be the strong one telling everyone its alright mum will be fine, while cracking jokes and keeping a smile on my face when in reality I just want to scream. 
It is now a waiting game for more tests and the results from the Biopsy. We have a full body CT scan booked for the 4th of next month to see if it has spread and only after those results will the Doctors decide the next step.
I do not claim to be a religeous man but I prayed for the first time in a lot of years. Not for me but for my wife who is the most wonderfull kind and gentle woman you could ever wish to meet.
I only post this to remind everyone, hug the special people in your life , tell them you love them today. Because you never know what tomorrow brings.
Wishing everyone the best
 Baldie (Rob) 

Let start with your clan name? Roody
   Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? In former times "Ans" later sometimes "FreakFunk"
    When and where were you born? My son claims that I should have met the dinosaurs. Grrrrrr
But it was 1972 Oct. In a small city named Gelnhausen (Germany)
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Drummer in a rockband, better metalband.
    Where have you lived? My whole life in a small village near Frankfurt. In the middle of the dark woods.
    What got you into gaming? My neighbour and his two COMPETITION PRO joysticks plugged in the C64
    Your first game you played? Xerons
    And what do you play now? Xerons and COD4
    Why did you join XI? The name "xtreme idiots" catched me. My humor! And I was addicted by the freezetag server from xi. Very funny mod.
    What do you get from being in this clan? I can no longer be kicked from a full server. Meet incredible crazy people from all around the world
    What is your favorite hobby? See my son laughing, freezing some old guys, repairing notebooks and personal computers, my dog, mountainbiking
    What is your favorite travel destination? acores, la gomera
    Are you married? Yep. Nearly 20 years now. Hard time for my wife.
    Do you have children? A wonderful son ("Cpt. Rex" on COD4 ft Server)
    What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? A black cat called "Shadow" und a black dog named "Sky"
    Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? Hallenhalma and Tabletennis. Timo Boll is my fav sportsman
    What causes are you passionate about? Helping helpless people. For example refugees from ukraine, disabled persons and much more. Respect for all people
    Do you volunteer? If so, where? I'm member in school parents council. And in DLRG (german lifesaving society). There I train swimming for kids
    What is an interesting fact about you? My shoe size is 10
    Did you belong to any professional organizations? yes
    What is your current job title? system engineer
    Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education? It's a great swimming award in germany called "Seepferdchen"
    Where do you work? In Frankfurt at a big broadcaster
    What other job titles have you had in your career? Carer for disabled persons, communications electronics engineer spezialiced in telecommunications, sound engineer.
    Where else have you worked? Hanau, Gelnhausen
    Why did you choose to work in your industry? Make my hobby to my job
    Why do you like your job? Money. Canteen. Get to know lots of people. Get to know lots of new technical features
    How would you describe your career? chaotic
    What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career? I'm proud of a Unplugged-CD-recording with Amy Macdonald as sound engineer
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Don't do anything you don't like to do!
    What is your favorite sport? Hallenhalma, etreme couching, Tabletennis, Mountainbiking
   
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? Let it rain brains for humanity!

Hi! My name is Tim Beeks. I am 69 years old and retired. I am married. I collect and restore antique tractors. We also have a 5th wheel camper and a truck camper. We enjoy going to festivals and traveling.  We live in NE Indiana.
 

Most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.  I even have a pair of their composite toed boots I use at the fire station.  

Yea I would destroy those potatoes

Get in line...
 

Yea I would destroy those potatoes

German Potatoes minus the onion cook in lard. Was going to make Curry Ketchup but stuck with regular turning them into French Fries or Chips. I cooked in a Cast Iron skillet using my cool Induction cooker making this a very healthy meal. Iron makes it all better.  
  
I was going to make the Cheeseburgers but ended up diving into the potatoes instead then passed out before Sunset. Woke up at 11:30PM yesterday been up since... so I'll cook the burgers tonight. 

done

You all just need me on your team.  I have no problem abandoning all you frozen IDIOTS in spawn.  Of course that usually leaves me the last man standing and we all know how well that ends....

You all just need me on your team.  I have no problem abandoning all you frozen IDIOTS in spawn.  Of course that usually leaves me the last man standing and we all know how well that ends....

You all just need me on your team.  I have no problem abandoning all you frozen IDIOTS in spawn.  Of course that usually leaves me the last man standing and we all know how well that ends....

Looking at that option this morning, I do have an adapter for my Canon that fits into the 2" eyepiece.  Doesnt start till about 2:25ish ADT so got time to set up yet.

Sounds crazy doesn't but they work.
Don't have glasses so will be using this... 8" solar filter I have for my telescope.

Live footage of me yelling at my teammates to get the F@CK out of spawn when we're down to the last few people:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzwqSaeqofg&t=13s

...and it fucks the team for the next round
Surrounded, repeatedly dying & defrosting each other...
Beginning of next round: Enemy care package!...Enemy care package!!...Enemy rcxd spotted!!...Enemy care package!! ...Enemy rcxd spotted!!...Enemy predator incoming!!!...Enemy helicopter!!!