Hatchetman

Hi all,
As some may already know ive been having tech issues trying to connect to cod 4 freezetag server for over a week which has been doing my head in but finally its been sorted thanks to @Ruggerxi @Sitting-Duc @Totty @BiggieUK who have gone well beyond what they needed to do to help and is one of the main reasons i joined XI as its like a family. Thank you all and see you down range

Hi all,
As some may already know ive been having tech issues trying to connect to cod 4 freezetag server for over a week which has been doing my head in but finally its been sorted thanks to @Ruggerxi @Sitting-Duc @Totty @BiggieUK who have gone well beyond what they needed to do to help and is one of the main reasons i joined XI as its like a family. Thank you all and see you down range

Hi all,
As some may already know ive been having tech issues trying to connect to cod 4 freezetag server for over a week which has been doing my head in but finally its been sorted thanks to @Ruggerxi @Sitting-Duc @Totty @BiggieUK who have gone well beyond what they needed to do to help and is one of the main reasons i joined XI as its like a family. Thank you all and see you down range

Let start with your clan name? P!nk>XI<
        Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? no
        When and where were you born? 29 june in Heerlen, the Netherlands
        When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? i can't recall, i think secretary
        Where have you lived? the Netherlands
        What got you into gaming? moving to Belgium my husband started with gaming shortly after i started during the daytime.
        Your first game you played? F.E.A.R. was my first shooter
        And what do you play now? COD 4
        Why did you join XI? Because i was playing a while in the XI servers, when i was asked to join.
        What do you get from being in this clan? Friendship
        What is your favorite hobby? my dogs and swimming
        What is your favorite travel destination? Croatia
        Are you married? Yes
        Do you have children? Yes, 3 daughters
        What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? 3 Newfoundlander dogs, bitch is Bailey,  2 boys Storm and Bentley
        Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? No
        What causes are you passionate about? Nothing
        Do you volunteer? If so, where? No
        What is an interesting fact about you? Nothing

        Have you continued your education past college or university with career development seminars or classes? What kind? -
        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? Medical secretary
        Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education? No
        Where do you work? MUMC+
        What other job titles have you had in your career? Receptionist, administrative assistant
        Where else have you worked? Lots of places, but only in the Netherlands
        Why did you choose to work in your industry? I love it! Was always drawn to the hospital.
        Why do you like your job? I love helping the doctors to manage their agenda's
        How would you describe your career? good
        What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career? Nothing
        Describe a time that your career was rewarding. Everyday, i would say, if you love your job
        If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Put all your effort in learning, get the best out of yourself
        What is your favorite thing about your career or industry? My collegues
        What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career? It is never too late to persue your dreams
        What do you hope to accomplish in your career? To get higher up
        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? -
        Do you play any sports? I swim once a week
        If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? For my family to have a long, healthy and happy life
First picture is me, the second picture is the whole family including the boyfriends of my 2 oldest daughters, the third picture is my all three my dogs (bitch
 is all the way in the back, behind the window) and the last picture is of my biggest pride, my girls.
 

Congratulations VHS 

Nice write up Stormcrow one of the nicer clan members on here enjoy playing when your on even if you kick my arse sometimes. Nice to put a face to a name.

maybe delete the ip and put it back in,,also delete the mod

i have had to delete the mod to get mine to settle down, that, and the servercache.dat, then readded my favorites, and all is now well. 🙂
(still trying to figure out how to use Midget's ini files i 'borrowed' tho.. i just can't figure out the h4x.. ) LOL
j/k

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
 

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What server were you banned from?: >XI< Team Death Match When did you get banned?: - What was your in-game name?: PickleRick What is your game GUID (if known): - Why do you think you were banned?: Hey there,
I'm a regular player on the cod4 freezetag server and today I decided to play COD2 for the very first time and where else would I test the game but XI. As soon as I try joining >XI< Team Death Match I get the following image: https://imageupload.io/cHujbTHARJjaJAw saying that I'm banned from the server.
I've never been on the server so I don't know what my guid is but you might be able to check it out from the Sniper server as I joined earlier today. Thank you!
PickleRick

Congrats Biggie 

cool 
 

GhostfaceJim
 So Handsome! I am at a Kevin Costner concert here!  Yes that Kevin Costner!
    Let start with your clan name? GhostfaceJim - I had to pick something?
    Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? I've avoided getting nicknames.  I made sure nothing ever stuck.
    When and where were you born? White Salmon, WA - 1975 A real dump!
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? That is a tough one.  I think maybe like my Step Father a carpenter!  I am a terrible carpenter - no talent.
    Where have you lived? I've lived a lot of places!  Washington, Oregon, In the military California, Washington DC, Hawaii, Okinawa. Florida and finally Kansas for good.  I bought a house and not moving again.
    What got you into gaming?  I started learning computers and bought a video card with a free game!  COD 5!  I never really touched a computer until after the military around 1998.
    Your first game you played?  First game on my own computer was Battlefield 1942 I think?
    And what do you play now? Right now I am consumed by Conan Exiles.
    Why did you join XI? I played a lot of COD 5 with good friends and thought it might be fun to be in a clan/community.
    What do you get from being in this clan? I like the community and friendship!
    What is your favorite hobby? I have had way too many failed hobbies!  Right now it is gardening and home improvement.
    What is your favorite travel destination? Um, maybe not destination, but I really liked going on cruises for vacation. I've been on two.
    Are you married? Not married!  Maybe someday.
    Do you have children? No children.  I raised my Niece.
    What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? I have a good dog and a very independent cat.  Bernie the doggo and KitKat the cat!
    Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? Sports? No, not this guy!
    What causes are you passionate about? Causes? I do follow politics, mostly follow the news.
    Do you volunteer? If so, where? I do not volunteer. I am very self centered and anti social!
    What is an interesting fact about you? I served in the USMC and enjoyed it! I did 4 years, but did not want to make a career out of it.  I was very fit at that time in my life!
    Have you continued your education past college or university with career development seminars or classes? What kind? 4 years of college and have a degree.  I just keep up my certifications, but no plans to continue education except on the job training.  I do like to read though!
    Did you know what profession you wanted to work in when you started college? I started and got a 2 year degree in Business Administration.  I hated the job that I was trying to get so I got my degree and ended going back to school later for a 4 year degree in Computer stuffs!
    Did you belong to any professional organizations? Not really, I joined the American Legion here in Kansas cause I am now old enough to hang out with other old timers.
    What is your current job title? My current job title is Access Manager.  It is an unimportant job and pretty much boring.  Lots of overtime though!
    Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education? I did well in college, but nothing that great.  I got lots of awards in MOS school in the military though.
    Where do you work? I work for an insurance claims company.  A big one, but I do IT stuffs and know nothing about insurance.
    What other job titles have you had in your career? Sheesh I was in construction, then military, security guard, HR department, bookstore manager, IT Support, and now Access Management.
    Where else have you worked? I worked at a University for many years and would never go back! I hated it.
    Why did you choose to work in your industry? I learned computers working at that University and just started picking stuff up.  I enjoyed it and learned more and more.  Finally went to College to get the degree.
    Why do you like your job? My current job is great! I get to work from home and mostly am left alone.  My boss is great and pay is good.
    How would you describe your career? Boring, it is technical and people start to snooze when I describe it.
    What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career? Accomplishments? I do like to train others and be helpful?
    Describe a time that your career was rewarding. I mostly like to help others and solving problems, but not on the phone.  I hate taking calls or being in teams meetings.  That is the least rewarding.
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Go to college and get as many scholarships as you can.  I always lecture youngsters about learning how to craft a 5 paragraph essay!  When I learned how to write every class was a breeze!
    What is your favorite thing about your career or industry? I mostly like working from home and working alone.  My career and industry has taken a turn after the pandemic and I am never going back to the office.
    What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career? Mostly to be kind and helpful. Never email nasty responses as that will always be used against you at work.
    What do you hope to accomplish in your career? I am just happy to be working at a good paying job and have some stability so I don't have to worry about not paying bills.
    Are you involved in any professional/ non-profit/sports organizations? If so, do you have a title or rank within these organizations? No, but I am an Admin on discord so I am kinda a big deal!
    What is your favorite sport? I will watch American football or baseball if I have to!
    Do you play any sports? I played both football and baseball in highschool, but not again.
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? A big one! World peace!
    If you won a very large amount of money what would you do? Cocaine and hookers!  I would give money to my family so they could get even more cocaine and hookers! Just kidding about the drugs, but not the hookers!
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While the main servers are down, a temporary server has been set up @ 149.56.146.69:28960.  This server has the same rotation that we've been playing this week.

Sorry @Totty but it was too funny.
 

Welcome ninja 

Speedy recovery and take it easy

sour is starting to sound like my ex wife
 

Happy Birthday all

They look good enough to eat ! very nice weed you are now a fully fledged master baker 

They look good enough to eat ! very nice weed you are now a fully fledged master baker 

Good work Merlin, great site and community

Good work Merlin, great site and community

Good work Merlin, great site and community

Good work Merlin, great site and community