Izumi

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.

I just rebought this game on PC. I had played it years back when it was first released on the PS3 then had given it up for atleast 10 years. 
I'd there any of my fellow idiots or friends playing this game? 
 

Let start with your clan name?  Angus.
    Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? Asshole!
    When and where were you born? Orlando FL , !966, Navy Base while dad was in Airforce.
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Truck Driver , Or Architect.
    Where have you lived? West KY, Orlando FL, Topeka KS.
     
    What got you into gaming? NCAA football and dial up. Wolfenstein, Unreal, Red Fraction, Quake...
    Your first game you played? Doom.
    And what do you play now? MWll 
    Why did you join XI? Other clans gave up and friends that played here.
    What do you get from being in this clan? To yell at people and be a keyboard warrior,  And life long friends that I wouldn't trade for the world.
    What is your favorite hobby? Driving, Enjoying the road and everything it has to offer.. Seeing this great country through the windshield and being with friends while doing it.
    What is your favorite travel destination? If you must ask, The mountains ,Or the sand and surf.  But I go places for the journey, Not always the destination. 
    Are you married? I think I still am, Hold on while I ask. GatorGirl, Are we still married? Yes!
    Do you have children? One that I remember. 
    What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? Cats, A dog once or twice. To many to remember.  I was just reminded, Lilly, Lewis. Izzy.
    Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? collage  football. Anything with a motor and racing.
    What causes are you passionate about? Being there for the ones  I call friends and family.
    Do you volunteer? If so, where? Work and play to hard, Hopefully someday.
    What is an interesting fact about you? The fact that I was born on a navy base in the middle the state far from the water.  And contrary to some, I'm very compassionate about a good friend to people I care about. 

    Have you continued your education past college or university with career development seminars or classes? What kind? I learn something new every day.
    Did you know what profession you wanted to work in when you started college? No.
    Did you belong to any professional organizations?  USA work force.
    What is your current job title? Small family owned business, You don't have titles , You do it all.
    Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education? Nope. But uncle Sam didn't pay for it either.
    Where do you work?  Murray Industrial Warehouse.
    What other job titles have you had in your career? Assistant Manager.  Warehouse and shipping coordinator.
    Where else have you worked?  WLW Construction, Murray Drug, Discount auto parts, White Rose Nursey......
    Why did you choose to work in your industry? I enjoy not being tied to a desk all day, And I'm good at it.
    Why do you like your job? I get paid, The freedom to come and go when need be.
    How would you describe your career? Good.
    What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career? Got paid. 
    Describe a time that your career was rewarding. Payday.
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Do everything!  Never doubt yourself.
    What is your favorite thing about your career or industry? Always changing, and always needed.
    What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career? People never plan ahead.
    What do you hope to accomplish in your career? Getting paid.
    Are you involved in any professional/ non-profit/sports organizations? If so, do you have a title or rank within these organizations? No.
    What is your favorite sport? Open wheel racing.
    Do you play any sports? Not on these knees.
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? Good health for all that matter to me.

My Wife developed atrial fibrillation this past summer and has been trying several ways to get her life back to normal. Lifestyle and diet changes and medications galore but she is still struggling from the serious fatigue that can come from this. Very early this morning I took her to the Hospital for her Ablation procedure. I can't stay with her during this since it is a out-patient procedure they will do today. She will be put under and have a "minor" invasive procedure while she is out on her Heart to laser the area that is short circuiting and kill those cells. This allows the Heart to rewire itself and get back to normal rhythm/beating and normal blood flow. But I am hoping for some XI love towards her because anytime they put you under it is Major and she is my much better half and my ride or die partner in crime. Thanks in advance for everyone's good vibrations for her quick recovery.

The servers have been getting very busy lately which is a good thing, but with that also comes more whining and complaining and more hacking accusations. 
The hacking accusations have gotten so bad lately that we have to start taking action against the repeat accusers. These people will get a warning to start and then temp bans will start. If that doesn't work then you will be banned from the server. 
It's very easy to get proof, go to spectate, record the player. However you want to do it, but the most easy way to do it is this 
Bring down your console and type:
/record (demo's will be named demo00000.dm_1, demo000001.dm_1 etc etc.)
To stop the record, type:
/stoprecord
Get the demo file and send it to an admin, they look at it and see the hacking being done and they ban the player. 
It's so easy to do, instead of going in game everyday and accusing the same players everyday and whine they're not banned yet, just get the video and they're banned. Very very simple. So instead of possibly getting banned from the greatest servers on the planet, just get the video. 
If you spectate the person and can't see their hacking then you should go into the server after and say I spectated them and they are not hacking. 

Congrats.  Enjoy the journey.

I'd finally have enough money to buy you the proper lifts for your shoes.

I'd finally have enough money to buy you the proper lifts for your shoes.

I'd finally have enough money to buy you the proper lifts for your shoes.

I'd finally have enough money to buy you the proper lifts for your shoes.

Very cool! 

Cool Change.mp4 Last night the marina where we keep our boat hosted a Christmas decorating competition.  My wife and I busted our butts trying to get our boat Cool Change onto the leader board.  But holy cow were we wrong.  We didn't even get a mention!  Some of theses people went all out in their decorations.  The winning boat (which I do not have a photo of) had a 'Polar Express' theme, with a train on the boat and showing the movie.  It was legit!  I used a Light-o-rama on Cool Change to keep the music and lights sequenced.  We love how it turned out!  The video has Super Mario Brothers music in the background because I was standing close to a boat with that theme....the lights are not sequenced to that music.  You just can't here ours because the sound was coming out of the back of the boat away from me.  Tons of fun!

both nerds

@Izumi
@rutless (not sure if this is ruthy's handle)
Anyone know where these 2 assholes are?

Congrats.  Enjoy the journey.

Congrats.  Enjoy the journey.

Sorry for your loss.  My condolences.

Wife and I joined several of our 'dockmates' up at the Warf in Washington, D.C. this past weekend.
It was HOT as Haiti, but there was plenty of libations and good times flowing.
I threw my Insta360 X3 camera on the back of the boat to catch some footage on the way back to the marina.
Hope you all enjoy.....
https://digitaledgephotography.zenfolio.com/p998075658/e96d505f2
Have an awesome time in Gatlinburg to those that are going.  I sure wanted to be there.....  Be safe and have fun!
 

Had a conversation with someone some time ago about Tolkien & L.O.T.R.
For them & anyone else interested, the Swiss Post is issuing 4 L.O.T.R. stamps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his passing.
Beautiful artwork!
Can be purchased from their website:
https://shop.post.ch/shop/ui/en/stamps-philately/stamps/c/stamps

Let start with your clan name? Chris>XI<
    Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? No
    When and where were you born? Welland, Ontario 1972
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Social Worker
    Where have you lived? Ontario, Nova Scotia, BC and Arlington, VA
     
    What got you into gaming? I've been gaming since I had my Commadore Vic20
    Your first game you played?
    And what do you play now? COD4 Freezetag, PUBG
    Why did you join XI? I loved the freezetag mod and the people
    What do you get from being in this clan? Stress...lol. I love our people.
    What is your favorite hobby? Riding my motorcycle.
    What is your favorite travel destination? England
    Are you married? Separated.
    Do you have children? 1 son who is just finishing high school
    What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? A dog named Milo
    Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? No
    What causes are you passionate about?
    Do you volunteer? If so, where? No
    What is an interesting fact about you?

    Have you continued your education past college or university with career development seminars or classes? What kind? Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
    Did you know what profession you wanted to work in when you started college? Yes
    Did you belong to any professional organizations? No
    What is your current job title? Semi-retired police officer
    Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education? No
    Where do you work? Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    What other job titles have you had in your career?
    Where else have you worked?
    Why did you choose to work in your industry? I love helping people.
    Why do you like your job? Yes!
    How would you describe your career? It was varied and I had a great adventure.
    What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career? A couple of  medals and I got to meet Pinglo....Yaccster, while living in Virginia.
    Describe a time that your career was rewarding.
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Follow your heart.
    What is your favorite thing about your career or industry?
    What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career? Nobody looks out for you, but you.
    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? No
    What is your favorite sport? Not a sports fan.
    Do you play any sports?
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? A smaller penis would be nice...this thing is heavy
    If you won a very large amount of money what would you do? Travel!
 

Facebook is a pox on human existence. Imagine what the world would be like today if it never existed. 🤔

Hello everyone, some of you know what's been going on with my parents. I'll try and keep this short. Mom and dad are 87 and 90. Dad will be 91 in August mom 88 in September.
in April mom had critical loss of blood circulation in her left leg. If you've never seen someone's legs dying it's a nasty looking and painful thing.  She was faced with the real possibility of amputation. Luckily her medical providers were able to surgically improve her circulation to the point her feet are slowly healing and the pain has improved.
As you know my dad has a multitude of health issues. Congestive heart failure, dialysis 3 times a week, broke his hip twice. Sadly in May he started having sores on his legs and was being in the home by Extramural care. Finally we had to call an ambulance and have him taken to Emergency. He was diagnosed with Critical loss of blood circulation in his right leg and LIVER CANCER involving 1/3 of his liver.
At 90 there was great debate in the hospital about treating a 90 year old man with so many conditions of which anyone of them could kill him at any moment. You see my dad is a very intelligent and mentally functioning man. He still pays his bills on line with an iPad. The medical staff are all amazed at how sharp of mind he is.
They performed the same procedure on his right leg as they did for my mother. He now has improved blood flow in his lower legs reducing the pain and starting the healing.
Dad, my 2 bothers and I had a meeting with the Oncologist regarding the Liver Cancer. He was a great Doctor and explained everything in a gentle way to all of us. He made it a point to say he questioned the wisdom of the other Doctors in treating Dad's circulation but he said after he met dad and interviewed he now agrees with their decision. 
Unfortunately Dad's Liver Cancer is not treatable as his age and multitude of medical issue would just make him suffer and not accomplish any improvement. The Oncologist mentioned dad's options will be Palliative or Hospice care when the time comes. He is currently in the hospital.
Dad has made great improvement in the last week as always he continues to shock his Doctors. This morning the Unit Doctor told us Dad is not ready for Palliative! They are going to heal the sores on his legs and get him ready for a nursing home. He is one fighter.
On July 1st Mom and Dad celebrated their 69th wedding Anniversary in the Dialysis department in the hospital.
Sorry this is so long.
Remember if you have someone in your life you love you better tell them.
So I love you all....................in a family way!
Wayne aka WeednFeed
 

It's been a busy week with Cool Change.
She got lettered finally.   My wife and I (and the dogs) spent most of the weekend scrubbing, cleaning and shampooing the carpets.  I think we scrubbed several layers of skin off our hands and fingers.  But she is starting to look really good.  Still have along way to go, though.  We had a chance this afternoon to drop the anchor in our favorite cove and just chill and enjoy a libation....or two.

Get outta that swamp! 😁

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