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Thx for sharing Bazza !!

Clan name- Bazza>XI<
Nicknames -bazza, newhaven nutter, and my oldest friend calls me pants
Where i was born- Eastbourne hospital and 12.40 am 6 weeks early on 21/06/71
Job i wanted- To be in the navy
Where have i lived -Only 3 towns on the south coast, newhaven, peacehaven and brighton
My friends got me into gaming, we all got a spectrum
1st game i played on a computer was Chaos. Arcade game was obvs different
What do i play now... Hmmm, WoW, Cod4, starfield, spacebourne 2, battlesector, a whole horde of others like xenonauts2, and 1, xcom 2
Why did i join XI. Cos you are awesome and a fun crowd to play with
What so i get from XI. Fun and Death, the chance to knife Sally
Fave Hobby... Tennis
Fave Holiday Spain, and turkey, tho i love eygpt. 
Sports Fan.. Liverpool since I was force-fed 2 videos for 2 weeks having the mumps
Married?  Separated 12 years
Kids.. 4
My 1 wish.. Just enough money to be able to retire

I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing you in game that much but it was fun while it lasted. Sure enjoyed the read and especially found the pictures joyful!
 

Thanks for sharing @baldie

Let start with your clan name? Baldie
    Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game? I have had many, slaphead,wanker , and some I will not repeat 
    When and where were you born? 1966 in Leicester UK
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? anything but a mechanic
    Where have you lived? Leicester, Sheffield, Coventry, Skegness, (They are in England) Sanquhar, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow (Scotland)
     
    What got you into gaming? Atari 
    Your first game you played? Ping Pong
    And what do you play now? Cod 4 , Starfield, Battlefield, it depends on what mood I am in
    Why did you join XI? Best People, best servers and one hell of a laugh
    What do you get from being in this clan? Friends and Sanity 
    What is your favorite hobby? wood working, making things from scratch, and of course gaming
    Are you married? No used to be many years ago but I have been with Donna 20+ Years now
    Do you have children? 5 Step Children and 3 Daughters to a previous marriage
    What kind of pets do you have, if any?What are their names? Only 1 Dog left now his name is Kai he is an Akita
    Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? Leicester City FC
    What is your current job title? Maintenance Operative
    Where do you work? Social  Housing  
    What other job titles have you had in your career? Telephone Engineer, Communications operative/ Trainer/ Supervisor.
    Why did you choose to work in your industry? I wanted a change from communications
    Why do you like your job? Every day is different 
    How would you describe your career? Rewarding
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be?  Its easier to get a job when you already have a job.  So do not quit until you have it in the bag
    What is your favourite thing about your career or industry? Now  its fixing things and helping people.
    What do you hope to accomplish in your career? Retirement 
    What is your favourite sport? football, Golf, Boxing
    Do you play any sports? Golf
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? Health, wealth and happiness for my family and friends
 
Picture of me and my  Daughter at my oldest sons wedding. And my oldest son Holding Baby Olivia who was born on 5th November 2023. Then Liam & Alice with baby Olivia

Daughter! So good to see you here. As Bamm said, we certainly miss you in game. But I understand MWIII and Warzone. Different generation of gaming. I'm glad Bamm is too old for that stuff. But I digress . . . loved reading your story and the pub looks epic. That caught my eye more than the puppies TBH. Thanks for sharing, young lady.
Sláinte!

Daughter! So good to see you here. As Bamm said, we certainly miss you in game. But I understand MWIII and Warzone. Different generation of gaming. I'm glad Bamm is too old for that stuff. But I digress . . . loved reading your story and the pub looks epic. That caught my eye more than the puppies TBH. Thanks for sharing, young lady.
Sláinte!

Daughter! So good to see you here. As Bamm said, we certainly miss you in game. But I understand MWIII and Warzone. Different generation of gaming. I'm glad Bamm is too old for that stuff. But I digress . . . loved reading your story and the pub looks epic. That caught my eye more than the puppies TBH. Thanks for sharing, young lady.
Sláinte!

Daughter! So good to see you here. As Bamm said, we certainly miss you in game. But I understand MWIII and Warzone. Different generation of gaming. I'm glad Bamm is too old for that stuff. But I digress . . . loved reading your story and the pub looks epic. That caught my eye more than the puppies TBH. Thanks for sharing, young lady.
Sláinte!

Daughter! So good to see you here. As Bamm said, we certainly miss you in game. But I understand MWIII and Warzone. Different generation of gaming. I'm glad Bamm is too old for that stuff. But I digress . . . loved reading your story and the pub looks epic. That caught my eye more than the puppies TBH. Thanks for sharing, young lady.
Sláinte!

Thx for sharing D!!!

Who are you again - oh yeah FU! 🙂  If you start playing freeze tag again I might drop back on too. Maybe pick a day or something - let me know and I'll join. I promise I'll be nicer - ish, alright probably not. 

Let start with your clan name? MHsDaughter
    Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game?  In game: Daughter or D
    When and where were you born? August 22, 1998. I was born in Oregon.
    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A baker! I always wanted to open up my own bakery. lol
    Where have you lived? Oregon, Washington, Iowa, Minnesota, and Ohio.
     
    What got you into gaming? My dad and my brother. Loved to watch them play.
    Your first game you played? Alias or The Hobbit on the OG Xbox.
    And what do you play now? Mostly Call of Duty MW III and Warzone.
    Why did you join XI? I grew up in the world of call of duty with XI. Started playing with my folks on Ace mod in my early teens, has always felt like my gaming family.
    What do you get from being in this clan? A great community of people to play and laugh with!
    What is your favorite hobby? Photography.
    What is your favorite travel destination? I haven't traveled very much, but my favorite place so far is Nashville.
    Are you married? Lol no.
    Do you have children? Nope.
    What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names? I have a beautiful puppers named Callie!
    Are you a sports fan? If so, what is your favorite team? I don't sport.
    What causes are you passionate about?
    Do you volunteer? If so, where?
    What is an interesting fact about you? I can play piano by ear!

    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?
    Did you belong to any professional organizations?
    What is your current job title? I am a manager at a local micro brewery.
    Did you win any awards or recognitions during your education?
    Where do you work? At a local micro brewery.
    What other job titles have you had in your career? Photographer, Social media manager, Barista, Bartender, Product display specialist.
    Where else have you worked?
    Why did you choose to work in your industry?
    Why do you like your job? I work with great people, a positive environment, and the money isn't bad.
    How would you describe your career? I serve local alcoholics and enable their behavior.
    What are some accomplishments you've achieved during your career?
    Describe a time that your career was rewarding.
    If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be? Don't be afraid to try something new and step out of your comfort zone.
    What is your favorite thing about your career or industry? The people.
    What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career? How to properly pour a beer.
    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?
    Do you play any sports?
    If you were granted 1 wish, what would you wish for? Good health and happiness for my friends and family.

@MHsDaughter Thanks for sharing, I would love get a beer from you sometime 🙂
 

DAUGTHER!!! Love seeing this girl! And the puppies are so cute, as are you
But..You gotta get your ass back in the game! It has been wayyyyy too long since we've been able to drive the guys crazy with our banter 😜

Thanks for the share Toy. And as everyone else has stated my heart goes out to you about your children. Breaks my heart. And honestly didn't know you had that many. Whew! You're like a fricken rabbit. 😁 see you on zoom XI zoom. 

I am sorry about your loss. Very interesting read.

im so sorry for ur loss, keep smiling 🙂

Thanks for sharing, 
Sorry for your losses
Fingers crossed you find a good vein of gold

So sorry to hear about your children, I can't even imagine. Also you said you couldn't sing...know what this means???????

Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear about your children. Glad you found us idiots. Keep searching the big find may happen!

THx for sharing TOY !! sorry to your kids loss .

Thanks for reading.  The Fire passage gave me goosebumps.  I'm sorry you had to experience this.  I wish you the best.

@ToySoldier Thanks for sharing great read,and very sorry to hear about your loss in the house fire. Hope you find that million dollar gold mine!
 

As has been mentioned, truly sorry for your loss. 
Your life and interests remind me of how truly diverse this community is. Thanks for sharing all that info. Great read!