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Talking about bad weather, we have been down the coast since the 21 December or so and its been raining, windy and overcast basically every single day. We have been coming to our beach cottage for the last 25 years for Xmas and its never been this bad weather so consistently

Good point raised about Boney M because its not like I have ever asked " who likes Boney M" so how would I know

@Gfted1 Have you ever thought about what an incredible invention the " internet" is and was? And I say the " internet" because I am simplifying all the various protocols, services and applications that exist nowadays that give us so much entertainment and allow us to game, work and communicate with family and friends in so many different ways But the foundation of the " Internet " and the reason it works in this incredible way is the underlying communication protocol TCP/IP which was invented in the USA during the Cold War in 1973 as a way that data could still flow if a city in the USA was nuked by the " stinking Communist subversives " because TCP\IP allows data to be rerouted if a certain link is down. So in other words before TCP\IP if data was going to get from point A to B it required a consistent link and the other protocols like NetBeui and IPX\SPX (created by Novell ) use to be mainstream but TCP\IP was the superior protocol and won the battle of how all data would eventually get from A to B. Im simplifying things a lot but here is a technical link if you want further details https://scos.training/history-of-tcp-ip/ But it was the UK who created World Wide Web and an English computer scientist called Tim Berners-Lee who invented that and their would be no Obsidian forum without the World Wide Web and the contribution that him and others made to the " Internet " we know and love today, including online and network gaming. But nothing changes the significance of the creation of TCP\IP by Americans which is the foundation of the Internet. And thats another reason I like you guys in the US, you clever and industrious and you have made the world a better place and that is irrefutable https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee And when it comes to the culture of ignoring someone by using a software mechanic it just seems unnecessary because if you dont like what someone is posting you should " ignore " them by not ever responding to them, you dont need to announce because by never responding to them its the same thing ( and I know from personal experience it really is the same thing ) It reminds me of MMO where some gamers get angry with the the game and the development studio and vent and rage and say things like " I am leaving and hate this MMO " and people respond with "can I have your stuff " And in closing, this terrible pandemic has changed the world forever and irrevocably. I absolutely believe we will recover and get back to the days of going to braais\barbeques, malls, music concerts, restaurants and other social events without wearing masks and in fear. But it has taken people from us who most of us know and love and that will never change for our generation So the concept of " ignoring " someone on a forum seems so .....trivial and meaningless if you think of the real problems we all grapple with in this pandemic. But thats just my opinion

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Of course it was funny, Gromnir seems to be only one who cant see the humor in it

Thats okay, no need to justify why you ignoring me. I will be okay with that decision. But I will miss our debates Also I see you still cant discern between a light hearted comment and a serious debate, my suggestion is you should work on that. And you know I have mentioned that before to you

Great story, I also know Boney M. We listen to them every Christmas and they part of our Christmas song collection along with the likes of John Denver You the first person I have ever met on any forum who knows Boney M. Its amazing how we can have things in common with people that you chat to on a forum like this that are not just about gaming and politics So how so you feel about living in the USA now, any regrets overall? Im glad you achieved that part of your life goals

Yes do tell and the more details the better and congratulations

I honestly didnt know most of that, I dont know much about the specifics of rifles and guns. Very informative, thanks for sharing. Where did you learn most of your gun knowledge, was it in the USMC or because you are a responsible gun owner and have an interest? And did you know about guns before you joined the USMC?

@Zoraptor and others Please use spoilers if you going to talk about WoT and other series, especially if you discussing the specifics of the narrative

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outsider_(2018_film) This is a MUST watch for those who enjoy movies about Japan and specifically the Yakuza Its set after WW2 and all about a ex US marine who becomes part of a Yakuza family, I have no idea why it received such bad reviews because its brilliant

GD that sounds dangerously like Wisconsin liberal\left wing ideology ....now you know why I said " stay in Tennessee where things make sense "....I am going to blame Hurlshot for this change in you

This is one of the best photos I have seen in ages , you never know when you will want cake and an automatic rifle...you just dont know. Go Red states !!!

You raise some good and interesting points but STALKER is more of a FPS\RPG hybrid and I always use M\KB for these types of games. Controller is best for some games like Far Cry and Assassins Creed but not FPS games so I dont think Controller support should be a necessity ?

Its funny you mention ABBA because I also love their music despite many younger, and older, people considering their music to be " meh" My parents got divorced when I was one and my mom raised us but we saw my dad maybe every 4-5 weeks because he was working overseas loads but we did go overseas once a year for 15 days on holiday with him and my stepmom when I was about 10 onwards. Anyway my dad is a huge ABBA fan and when he use to come pick us he always use to play ABBA in his car so I literally grew up in the late 1970s and 1980s listening to their music So I love all ABBA songs especially Dancing Queen , Chiquitita and when I Kissed The Teacher I dont think you ever forget the music you use to listen that your parents enjoy. Here is song list that all ABBA fans will know https://www.last.fm/music/ABBA/+tracks

I forgot about STALKER 2, thats definitely on my list of anticipated games for 2022 and another " day 1 purchase " for sure

Sad news indeed, Desmond Tutu was an iconic South African and was one of those people who played a role in ensuring SA got to its first Democratic election in 1994 without a civil war or collapsed economy. Very consistent through the years RIP Desmond Tutu

https://www.gog.com/game/knights_of_the_chalice_2 Someone mentioned this game on Codex yet I had never heard of it but it looks excellent, based on D&D 3.5 ruleset with lots of mechanics that look great. But I am sometimes fooled by hype and exaggerated gaming marketing so what do people think....anyone know anything about the development studio or this game ? EDIT: I watched the video on the GOG link and now I am not sure it does look excellent

@Sarex Indira has been quiet but he is one of the numerous people, since I became active in 2010, who use to post relatively frequently on these forums but has now vanished. But thats generally the nature Internet forums and members, its strange to me that people who post for years on a forum leave without saying goodbye or explaining they moving on. Its not a big deal if people move on I just like to know why. But at least Im still here so its not all bad news ( and dont worry Sarex if I do leave Obsidian I will make a proper farewell post saying goodbye ) But what a great thread to raise " what are we looking forward to " and 2022 is going to be a big year for gaming. My list includes BG3 full release Cyb 2077 at a level to be played without too many issues or things left out Dying Light 2 Elex 2, cant wait for this one Dragon Age 4, not sure if it will make 2022 Elden Ring Oh yes 2022 bodes well for gaming

Initially I thought you were highlighting another example of someone trying to undermine Christian faith and the celebration of Christmas but what a great article Very cute and a heartwarming story One of my best Xmas stories of the year, I am going to share this one with everyone I know

I saw Silent Sea available on Netflix and I have watched numerous non-English series before and I enjoyed them. But funny you mention it but the dubbing into American\UK english accents I sometimes find disconcerting and can detract from the overall entertainment. So I am going to do what you suggested and watch it with the English subtitles

Witcher s2 was great, I have never read the books but I am very happy with how the series is developing In fact I am more than comfortable to give it a solid 70/100 on the globally endorsed and followed " BruceVC TV series " rating system. And for those numerous members on this forum who avidly follow the " BruceVC game rating system " you will be happy to know my TV series rating system is equally as popular and accurate as that ...so in other words any score >50 is golden and you can have peace of mind that the series is good and worth watching. No need be concerned with other reviews One thing I found interesting and Im not sure its part of the books ?

@rjshae I just got reprimanded by my sister in law and mom for talking about this article and the virus on Christmas day even though I consider this is a good news pandemic story because it really suggests the new variant is less lethal as hospitalizations are down and suggests new variants could be the same . I even tried to play the " its not my fault, its an American who posted the story " card Thanks for getting me into trouble, why you posting links like this on Xmas !!! You a very bad boy

I have to agree, I know its not the fault of scientists and virologists but this article basically tells me " whats the point of taking a third jab if the efficacy only lasts less than .....2-3 months more or less " I can tell you now their is NO chance in SA we have the resources or public appetite to take boosters every 3 months or so The vaccine hesitancy people are going to have a field day with this. I assume the solution is to create dedicated Omicron vaccine but that will only last until the next variant like we seeing with Omicron ....maybe now that we have had 2 jabs the only feasible solution is to just let things develop naturally because hospitalizations are down really down and the article mentions The UKHSA report also estimates that someone infected with omicron is 50 to 70 per cent less likely to be admitted to hospital, compared with delta. This is based on a preliminary analysis of 114,144 omicron cases and 461,772 delta cases occurring between 22 November and 19 December. The difference is somewhat larger than suggested by a study published by Imperial College London on Wednesday, which reported a 15 to 20 per cent lower risk. Is that what we should take from this article ?

Mamie you havent asked me for my banking details so you can transfer money for my Christmas present.....when must I give it you? Remember Christmas is tomorrow so you running out of time !!!!