Here's something different and fun! Well fun to me! (Six will enjoy this too...) Anytime Chris Neil can get popped in the face, and by a Devil no less - I'm posting it! And by posting it I am officially expanding the scope of this blog to include our takes on sports and any other hobbies or events that we feel like commenting on, including Xbox 360 games - just not limiting them to Halo only - and other interesting junk from the webernets that I come across...
But - more on that later... First, Clarkie needs to show someone who's boss!
|)3V!|_
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
2009 - The Year of the Friends
Well as you may have noticed, there has been little activity on both Halo Friday and the Shout Blog. This is most easily explained by stating that the Prophets have all been very busy and are suffering from the wintertime doldrums associated with extreme cold temperatures and too much snow.
So, a few Fridays ago, the Prophets gathered for a little function we like to call Happy Hour. We met over at The Distillery for a few pints of our favorite beverage - BEER, and some tasty chicken wings. There was much rejoicing that night as happy hour carried over to several hours and a stop over at the Otter Lodge.
We Prophets relived many glorious past moments and shared some new news about our recent goings on. And we promised to get together more often than we have been and rededicate some of our resources to Halo Friday.
So look soonly for new material and new stories on both the Blog and over at www.HaloFriday.com.
Until then, keep gaming and keep drinking! And when I say drinking I of course mean in a responsible manner.
Next Prophet Night = Poker Night! Im sure our old friend George will make an appearance or two, or three . . . . .
So, a few Fridays ago, the Prophets gathered for a little function we like to call Happy Hour. We met over at The Distillery for a few pints of our favorite beverage - BEER, and some tasty chicken wings. There was much rejoicing that night as happy hour carried over to several hours and a stop over at the Otter Lodge.
We Prophets relived many glorious past moments and shared some new news about our recent goings on. And we promised to get together more often than we have been and rededicate some of our resources to Halo Friday.
So look soonly for new material and new stories on both the Blog and over at www.HaloFriday.com.
Until then, keep gaming and keep drinking! And when I say drinking I of course mean in a responsible manner.
Next Prophet Night = Poker Night! Im sure our old friend George will make an appearance or two, or three . . . . .
Friday, November 21, 2008
Holiday Plans??
Well, its that time of year again. Actually, its my favorite time of year. The Holiday season is upon us in full bloom. We have snow and cold, bell ringers at all the stores, and of course, soon we will be stuffing our faces with turkey, taters and gravy.
I like Thanksgiving for many reasons. First of all, my family generally all comes home for one of the few times of togetherness each year. For that I am truly thankful. Second, my brother and I take all the boys to a Sabres game. Probably the only game I will go to this year. And finally, its the end of the election season.
This year was particularly hairy for me. It being a Presidential election year meant work. Lots and lots of it. I lost track of how many hours I put in, but it was a lot. I worked 30 out of the 31 days in October. I managed to work 41 consecutive days from September to that one day off in October and overall worked 70 out of 75 days. Like I said, it was a very busy year at the office. But now its over. No more early days. No more late days. No more weekends. I think I am most thankful for that.
Holiday season also means the arrival of new games for the XBox 360. Gears of War II immediately jumps to mind. Devil talked me in to getting Gears of War and we started co-op playing through the levels. It was damn entertaining and the most fun I have had playing video games in a long time. One Friday we finished the game. So the next morning I went out and purchased Gears of War II. Devil and I started playing that and then started exploring the online (XBox Live) content of the game. WOW!! Just go out and get the game and start playing. You too will discover just how cool it is to perform a custom execution move on a Locust scum. And then you will stumble upon Horde mode (for which you can get an achievement). There are still a lot of the multi-player game types I haven't even tried yet. There are just endless hours and hours of entertainment to be had from this game.
So what are my plans for the holidays?? Sleeping in, watching football, eating lots of food and playing Gears of War II. Who wants to join me??
I like Thanksgiving for many reasons. First of all, my family generally all comes home for one of the few times of togetherness each year. For that I am truly thankful. Second, my brother and I take all the boys to a Sabres game. Probably the only game I will go to this year. And finally, its the end of the election season.
This year was particularly hairy for me. It being a Presidential election year meant work. Lots and lots of it. I lost track of how many hours I put in, but it was a lot. I worked 30 out of the 31 days in October. I managed to work 41 consecutive days from September to that one day off in October and overall worked 70 out of 75 days. Like I said, it was a very busy year at the office. But now its over. No more early days. No more late days. No more weekends. I think I am most thankful for that.
Holiday season also means the arrival of new games for the XBox 360. Gears of War II immediately jumps to mind. Devil talked me in to getting Gears of War and we started co-op playing through the levels. It was damn entertaining and the most fun I have had playing video games in a long time. One Friday we finished the game. So the next morning I went out and purchased Gears of War II. Devil and I started playing that and then started exploring the online (XBox Live) content of the game. WOW!! Just go out and get the game and start playing. You too will discover just how cool it is to perform a custom execution move on a Locust scum. And then you will stumble upon Horde mode (for which you can get an achievement). There are still a lot of the multi-player game types I haven't even tried yet. There are just endless hours and hours of entertainment to be had from this game.
So what are my plans for the holidays?? Sleeping in, watching football, eating lots of food and playing Gears of War II. Who wants to join me??
Friday, October 10, 2008
Things to love
This is a very short and sweet list of things that are good to have and good to do.
Why in that order?? Well let me explain. Every October my friends and I participate in the annual September party in October. This is for several reasons. First off, there are several birthdays (see previous post) in a short period of time. So those are all kind of celebrated at once. Next is the annual George Dickel Golf Open held at Durand Eastman Golf Course. Its kind of our own little thing - no major sponsors, no tv coverage, just us. The winner gets to hold the fabulous jug of genuine No. 12 George Dickel. The champion and past champion must also partake in a victory shot at the conclusion of golf. And finally, everyone heads on over to Irondequoit Hots for a tasty garbage plate.
And there you have, short, sweet and delicious. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the golfing action this year - but you can bet your sweet ass that I will make it for a plate!!
And now for the visual portrayal of the above list:
- FRIENDS
- GOLF
- GEORGE DICKEL
- GARBAGE PLATES
Why in that order?? Well let me explain. Every October my friends and I participate in the annual September party in October. This is for several reasons. First off, there are several birthdays (see previous post) in a short period of time. So those are all kind of celebrated at once. Next is the annual George Dickel Golf Open held at Durand Eastman Golf Course. Its kind of our own little thing - no major sponsors, no tv coverage, just us. The winner gets to hold the fabulous jug of genuine No. 12 George Dickel. The champion and past champion must also partake in a victory shot at the conclusion of golf. And finally, everyone heads on over to Irondequoit Hots for a tasty garbage plate.
And there you have, short, sweet and delicious. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the golfing action this year - but you can bet your sweet ass that I will make it for a plate!!
And now for the visual portrayal of the above list:
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
One More Day!
So it's Wednesday. Hump day and all that. Well not really for me. Right now I am in the midst of working 40 straight days. Call me Noah or whatever, but Wednesdays no longer mean mid-week to me. So why am I excited about this particular Wednesday??
Simple - tomorrow is the start of the full NHL season!! Yes, hockey is back from its 4 game European opening tour. Now all of the teams will be back on the ice in the coming days. Its a chance for a fresh start for those teams that sucked (ie Buffalo) last year. And it gives me something to look forward to when I go home from work, other than going to bed.
So say it with me real loud:
Simple - tomorrow is the start of the full NHL season!! Yes, hockey is back from its 4 game European opening tour. Now all of the teams will be back on the ice in the coming days. Its a chance for a fresh start for those teams that sucked (ie Buffalo) last year. And it gives me something to look forward to when I go home from work, other than going to bed.
So say it with me real loud:
HOCKEY!! HOCKEY!!!! HOCKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
How to REALLY Resolve the Financial Crisis
OK - I did not write this - but when I saw it, I thought it was shear GENIUS! And best of all, even after paying off all of your personal debt, there is still plenty of $$ to upgrade your X-Box!!
S-I-X
Hi Pals,
I'm against the $85,000,000, 000.00 bailout of AIG.
Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000, 000 to America in
a We Deserve It Dividend.
To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman
and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billion that equals $425,000.00.
My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
We Deserve It Dividend.
Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
That sends $25,500,000, 000 right back to Uncle Sam.
But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
A husband and wife has $595,000 ..00.
What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage -housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college - it'll be there
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs
Invest in the market - capital drives growth
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of trickling out
a puny $1000.00 ( 'vote buy' ) economic incentive that is being proposed by one of our candidates for President.
If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S Citizen 18+!
As for AIG - liquidate it.
Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General.
Sell off the real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
Sure it's a crazy idea that can 'never work.'
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
How do you spell Economic Boom?
I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion
We Deserve It Dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC .
And remember, The Family plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
Kindest personal regards,
A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS BLOG DO NOT REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF HALO FRIDAY OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
S-I-X
Hi Pals,
I'm against the $85,000,000, 000.00 bailout of AIG.
Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000, 000 to America in
a We Deserve It Dividend.
To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman
and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billion that equals $425,000.00.
My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
We Deserve It Dividend.
Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
That sends $25,500,000, 000 right back to Uncle Sam.
But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
A husband and wife has $595,000 ..00.
What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage -housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college - it'll be there
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs
Invest in the market - capital drives growth
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of trickling out
a puny $1000.00 ( 'vote buy' ) economic incentive that is being proposed by one of our candidates for President.
If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S Citizen 18+!
As for AIG - liquidate it.
Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General.
Sell off the real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
Sure it's a crazy idea that can 'never work.'
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
How do you spell Economic Boom?
I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion
We Deserve It Dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC .
And remember, The Family plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
Kindest personal regards,
A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS BLOG DO NOT REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF HALO FRIDAY OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Birthday SHOUT Outs
Well its that time of year. Lots of birthdays in a relatively short period of time.
It may seem a little impersonal to just blog out a Happy Birthday, but if you think about it, I'm actually putting their names and birthdays out there for all eternity!! So lets get right to it
Happy Birthday to all my friends!!
Chanh Q - September 9th
Boily-man - September 12th
Devil - September 15th
Merlin - September 30th
my sister Mary - October 1st
Tracy T - October 5th
my b-day brother; John Cook - October 6th
Deputy Noah - October 7th
Laura B - October 10th
Hope you all have/had a great day! And if I ever get a day off again, I will definitely be up for some celebrating.
S-i-X
It may seem a little impersonal to just blog out a Happy Birthday, but if you think about it, I'm actually putting their names and birthdays out there for all eternity!! So lets get right to it
Happy Birthday to all my friends!!
Chanh Q - September 9th
Boily-man - September 12th
Devil - September 15th
Merlin - September 30th
my sister Mary - October 1st
Tracy T - October 5th
my b-day brother; John Cook - October 6th
Deputy Noah - October 7th
Laura B - October 10th
Hope you all have/had a great day! And if I ever get a day off again, I will definitely be up for some celebrating.
S-i-X
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