Imponderables: That Old Timey Feeling by nvghostrider

Cold here. Not much snow. Hope it does not snow Christmas. Mom lives 75 miles south of here.

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Saturday, December 18, 2010 1:38 PM

Best wishes for the holiday.
Edit: I'm getting bad. It took me three trys to get spelling correct on my Christmas Card. My brain must be freezing up.

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Monday, December 20, 2010 8:17 PM

Kinda excited to get on the train again. Sure beat the drive...

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 9:28 AM

Snow in Salt Lake, More to come. Yay!

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:23 AM

It snows in the morning to snarl up traffic and then the Sun pops up and it warms up the day and melts any snow that collected. The rest of the day is just cloudy.

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Saturday, December 25, 2010 8:55 PM

Christmas is near its end. We get on the train after 10PM Sunday and get to see the sun rise to our backs over the Nevada desert. Yay!

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Sunday, December 26, 2010 12:24 PM

Got lluckt and had good weather for Christmas. Drove to mom's and spent the day with her. Did not like the drive home. It was dark and the wind blew snow over the county roads. Could not wait till I got on the interstate and the traffic kept the roads clear.

I had to be back today because I am involved in a military campaign game. The year is 1561 and I am the Tartars and I invaded the Cossacks. To my surprise the Cossacks got help from a small force of Poles, so I was outnumbered. But my opponent went to ground and I showered him with arrows from my massive light cavalry contingent. He tried to advance, but it was to late. One unit after another of the Cossacks fell apart and as the day ended I had won. This is the first turn in the campaign, so I am off to a good start.

You don't mess with the Tartar Khan.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010 1:11 PM

Okay, that just sounds like too much fun. What format is the battle?

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Sunday, December 26, 2010 1:21 PM

MAGDALENA

"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"

I'm with NVG, it does sound like fun!

CPT Magda Martin, CO of Golf Co. (Europe)
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Sunday, December 26, 2010 3:02 PM

They are 15 millimeter lead figures mounted two to four figures to a stand. We can buy the lead figure and paint them ourselves or if we are not very talented there are people who will paint the for a price. You are given a list of units that existed at that time for your army. Each unit is given a value. So if your army is supposed to be 1500 points you select the units you want until it adds up to that point value. I was allowed only four heavy cavalry units so my army consisted mostly of light archers on horseback. The gunpowder weapons were not very good in 1561 and my arrows had longer range then the Cossacks early muskets. Since I had all cavalry I was more mobile then the infantry army I was facing I had an advantage. The real trick was not to let the Cossacks get close. I got lucky when the Cossack commanders rolled to give orders to their units and failed. They could not move and I was able to stay out of range of their gunpowder weapons as my light horsemen filled the sky with arrows. A lot of luck. The poor Cossacks rolled poor dice for commanding their troops most of the game and I just picked them off. The results of the battle gives me control of the Cossack territory of Astrakhan. The Cossacks will probably attack with a greater force to try to get it back.
I like this period. The armies army just bands of men who bring all their own gear, so the are no uniforms. They are dressed in their finest clothes and that means bright colors of every combination. Their horses are small and quick. We scale down the size of the units. My army only had about 150 men. you would have to multiply that by 50 to get the true size of an army. But that that takes up to much space and costs a fortune. As long as you get the feel of commanding an army and all the disasters or glory that may befall you. No matter how good your plan is you still have to roll dice to see how well your troops will perform. Roll small numbers when giving orders and big numbers when shooting or in hand to hand combat.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:59 PM

Everyone gone for the holidays?

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 3:21 PM

Nope just returning from the holidays :-)

Long drive from Austin to Chicago and back but me and kitty Kaylee made it. We're slowly recovering. The trip back was particularly cruel when the check engine light went on and we got to spend 4 hours in a repair shop waiting area. Amazingly she just sat there quietly in her cage except when I'd get up to go to the bathroom or talk to the mechanics. Then back on the road for 8 hours. Fun times.

Christmas was ok though. My brother got us tickets to a play of A Christmas Carol except as if it were written and performed by Klingons. Sorta funny. Luckily they had a screen with English translation for those of us who aren't fluent.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 3:31 PM

Only Chicago would have performers who speak Klingon.

I have had that light come on only to find out my car was overdue for an inspection.

I only had to travel to Janesville, which is 75 miles from Milwaukee. Not to bad.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 6:19 PM

I forget where they said it started, but it wasn't Chicago. Maybe Seattle or something like that. Apparently it made the front page of the wall street journal that week even. Still wasn't sold out though.

The engine light was because the engine temperature was staying too low. They replaced the thermostat which wasn't too bad. They just didn't like that it wasn't getting up to the right temperature after that. After 4 hours of it I pretty much said I'd live with it. The light never came back on. So, meh.

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Saturday, January 1, 2011 12:58 PM

Happy and prosperous new year wishes for everyone!

Wish I could see one of your battles unfold Traveler. Always wanted to grab interest in something like that but there just doesn't seem to be many interested locally.

And ditto Beatuplenty!

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Sunday, January 2, 2011 11:37 AM

Happy New Years everyone.

Historical gaming is going down hill. We had three hobby shops that supported the hobby and now the only shop left is mostly into fantasy. Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer/Warhammer40K are the popular figure gaming now. Just a few old war horses like myself show up with historical armies.

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Monday, January 3, 2011 8:24 AM

Yeah but Old War Horeses can kick anyone's butt:)

Well back at school...so far the day is going ok:)

Ponder- where did the idea of New Year's resolutions come from?

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:14 PM

I think it's just sorta a natural thing. New year time to resolve to do better. Except for those of us who are already perfect of course.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 11:28 AM

Well not all of us can be the almighty and perfect Zeek:)
Ok tell me you saw HIMYM!!!
I don't want to go all spoiler on you..but we must talk

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 11:35 AM

Nope my dvr has a cold. I'm working on it.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011 7:11 AM

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!
Ok well no spoilers, but wow are you going into shock:)

OK folks so what all has everyone been up to??
Also has anyone else become irritated by the massive volume of commercials involving weight loss, and quitting smoking?

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Thursday, January 6, 2011 8:00 AM

Ours has a bunch of Little Rascals recorded that we are working our way through.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011 2:12 PM

I am just waiting for regular TV programing to kick in after the holiday break. I see some have already brought out new episodes.
But I am also celebrating the Packers beating the Bears and getting into the playoffs. So the green and gold get to play one more week.

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Monday, January 10, 2011 7:19 AM

Da Bears huh??

Zeek- go online watch HIMYM NOW!!!!!!!!
Trust me it's kinda pivotal

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Monday, January 10, 2011 7:26 AM

I just got done with the mermaid theory. I'll watch the next one today. Then I think I'll be set to watch last week's episode.

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Monday, January 10, 2011 1:04 PM

The Packers beat the Eagles. Now they have are moving to their second playoff game.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 4:48 AM

That was a fun game to watch. I like the Jets vs Colts game too.

And MsA you and your emotions. I expected something much more important as a "game changer". That was just "bah so marshal will act sad for a while".

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Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:26 AM

Zeek- you have no soul... plus it is a game changer. With Marshall's dad out of the picture it's going to alter the baby plan. Plus I'm betting, based on Ted being all Ted, it's going to make him all panicky and weird about how short life is and he's going to desperately attach himself to the nearest woman. Which , sadly , is Zoe

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Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:11 AM

I don't think the Zoe thing is going anywhere. She's getting pretty bad fan backlash. I think they got the picture and are just putting her in a holding pattern until the contract is up with the actress.

Plus we already know the baby outcome. Ted basically said that Lily is pregnant next year with the story about her and Barney a couple weeks ago.

I'm more curious about the wedding that they hinted in the first episode this season. It looked like Lily was a bride's maid and she hasn't exactly become close to punchy. I think punchy's wedding plans are just pulling the wool over our eyes and they're going to take a U turn right at the end.

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Friday, January 14, 2011 12:05 PM

I think punchy is a total side trip meant to distract us. I also think Zoe is going to turn out to be somehow involved and going to make trouble so they can extend out the " meeting" and getting with the mom
BTW also enjoying how totally exhausted NPH looks. Serves him right what with twins:)

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Friday, January 14, 2011 12:17 PM

Agreed. Parents...what the heck are they thinking? lol

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Sunday, January 16, 2011 2:31 PM

Now the Packers have to play the Bears. That's better then the Super Bowl.

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Monday, January 17, 2011 5:10 AM

The Packers are the better team but playing at Chicago will be interesting. The crowd will be really into it. The Packers need to silence them quickly.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:32 AM

I think it'd be better if it were real bears...just saying

So what'd you think of the pocket dial funeral message?
Also loved Robyn as the "supplier"

as for NPH I just figure...if I'm not getting any sleep, why should he?

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:04 AM

Hello??? Why've you all gone quiet

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 8:26 AM

NAVYSEILS

I've been a tad busier than I usually am. And more boring, if that's possible. But I'm still around and lurking.

Always lurking.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 8:28 AM

HUGS Navy..how's school sweety?
I totally understand teh busier part. I can barely manage posting once a day

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 9:43 AM

Pssh it's you and your watching shows when they air thing that's killing the thread. Give it a few weeks sheesh.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 3:11 PM

I watch shows one of the internet sites after they aired. Then you can watch when you feel like. Can't wait to long because they only keep about five up at a time.

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Friday, January 21, 2011 6:36 AM

Will it make you feel any better to know I've not yet watched any of this season's Chuck???

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Friday, January 21, 2011 6:38 AM

I've watched all of Chuck. Hour length shows are perfect to eat dinner to. Half hour shows don't cut it so unless I have two stored up then they're just going to wait until I have a half hour to kill and nothing better to do than sit around.

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Friday, January 21, 2011 7:32 AM

LOL Zeek you are so funny:)
Mostly we do the 1/2 hour one's because we watch one while I snuggle Johnny to sleep and it takes about 30 min.

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Friday, January 21, 2011 7:52 PM

Just saw a Manwich commercial. It used to taste good but now it's crap. Maybe it was the dry mix Manwich and not the canned that was so good. Must check.

Things that were good as kids but are crap now...

Moonpies.

And Saturday morning cartoons.

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Friday, January 21, 2011 9:08 PM

I do miss Saturday mornings with Bugs Bunny and then Bullwinkle and Rocky. There was the Wayback Machine and Go Go Gophers.
I get the Qubo channel now and they have some good cartoons. Sitting Ducks and Splice make me laugh. Splice is only on at three in the morning. A bit of a sacrifice to sit up that late.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:20 AM

I was watching that channel at Nana and Papas in SLC. Stayed up late Christmas Eve waiting for Santa and watched He Man. Felt nostalgic so I even watched She Ra. There is so much I miss about Merry Melodies/Looney Tunes that I cannot describe it is this small space.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011 7:54 AM

NAVYSEILS

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Originally posted by MsA:
HUGS Navy..how's school sweety?

School is going well. I start on my graded project soon, it looks like I'll be working on a program for a real life client too. That should be good for my CV. I've got my first uni interview in February too.

As for things that were good as kids but not so much now, for me, that's Nickelodeon. I seem to remember watching that channel.

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Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:30 PM

The Greenbay Packers beat da Bears.

We are on our way to the Superbowl.
EDIT:
We play the Steelers.

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Monday, January 24, 2011 7:01 AM

Hey I still like manwich!

Steelers vs Packers should be a good matchup. I actually will be happy that one of them will have to feel the crushing defeat of losing the super bowl.

MsA, watched HIMYM. Lame episode. There were barely any jokes. Saw the end of the pocket dial coming a mile away. Well not the fungus part but the rest. Best part of the episode was Marshal saying he was going to drop a deuce.

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Monday, January 24, 2011 8:38 AM

The Packers and the Bears game was bigger then the Superbowl. A couple of oldest teams in the United States and constant battling rivals. No better game to watch. Raji? Where did Raji come from?

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Monday, January 24, 2011 9:39 AM