pcpilot

Zag, Mudd, Its not easy making those decisions, I know. I had to make it concerning my mother before she passed. I still wonder sometimes if I did the right thing. But then I think how I would have felt if the situation had been reversed. When the decision is between prolonging suffering and finally ending it, I knew in my heart what needed to be done. It didnt make it any easier though. Funny thing was, after the decision was made, I was reading the Bible to her as she slipped slowly away, I looked down and my eye caught a verse that seemed to stand out. It was Psalms 116:15..."Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." I was like God was standing there next to me, some low-life ant, and pointing this verse out. From that moment on, I knew that what happening was right and that I would see her again one day. She passed away Feb.2nd, 1998.

DOH! Dont look at your other post about this aircraft...I didnt see this one before I replied to it... :D Thanks for the news, cant wait to get home from work, hehe.

Your cold dagger, thats just plane mean...showin us that bird. Only lettin us sniff around the edges. *takes on donky from shrek voice* "You cut me man, you cut me deep..." :D ;)

Its not considered appropriate to expose oneself in public here. At least, it didnt use to be... It never ceases to amaze me how hollywood whores and their johns continue to shove their "morality" and values down our throats and we lap it up. If this is the kind of thing you want your children to see, then enjoy. Sorry, dont mean to be judgemental, but in my eyes this was a planned stunt, (why else was she wearing a pasty and that other idiot disgracing an American flag.).It was simply for both of them to gain notoriety from the controversy. Sounds like something some lowlife agent would come up with, or someone in a fantasy land like her brother. They have lived this kind of life so long, they have forgotten what its like to even TRY to be a decent person. Its not hard to see, we all know it, we just are slow to aknowledge it. Before you say Im judging another consider this...there is a differance between judging another and executing good judgement. In 47 years I have learned whats right and whats wrong, often thru experiances I put myself thru. Ive been around the world, won medals, had money and a million friends. Ive also lost a job, my first home, and a wife that loved me because of alcohol and drugs, and a narrow minded selfishness that had no room for what love really is. I know what its like to step over the line and pay the price. I still cry when I think of Karen or look at her picture still on my bookcase, or when I look at my shaking hand everytime I lift a glass. Everything in life is a fine balance and its not always easy to see where to draw the line. The Greeks have a saying I learned over there, a very simple and honest one that cuts thru the BS, "Nothing in excess". You have to consider what world you want to live in. If its whores, porn, alcohol, and drugs then tell me, what do you think your life will be like in short order? I know... If its family, consideration and courtesy, quiet pride, courage, and values like our grandparents had, what would your life be like then. I would rather die than go back to what I was. It cost me too much and hurts still 15 years later. So no, I try not to judge, as one who has been there. But now, I want to live life like God intended. To be at peace and put these damned demons from me. I want to smell the grass, and laugh with a wife, and live in a world where hate is only a memory. Im not one to stand on a street curb and curse and yell at the gays marching by in a parade. If I was an employer and a gay man stood in front of me qualified for an job, I would hire him. He would also be welcome in my home as a guest. But that doesnt mean I approve of their behavior, nature itself speaks against it. He would be required to behave in an appropriate manner at work and in my home. I certainly wont condone that so-called "lifestyle", I draw the line. In the same fashion here I speak my mind and draw a line. This was wrong and unacceptable to me. If my daughter or son had seen that, I would have been ashamed and thrown the TV out the door and refused to let Hollywood and TV land values anymore in my house. I may yet, its not on much anymore anyway. An old saying...if a man wont stand for something, he'll fall for anything. Where do you REALLY stand? Think about it. We dont need to enact more laws that diminish our freedom and take away our choices as freemen. Each man needs to be a man and stand for whats right and try to live it too. Sorry, I didnt mean to preach, but I had to say something, I hate what I see happening in my America. My apologies... :(

LOL, I was begining to wonder if anyone had caught that. I just know that with sailors, airmen, soldiers, marines, and college guys around, SOMEONE would take advantage of my comment. :D

One of my favorites, got the video. Never realized I like "blues" till I listened to their music. Went out and bought the soundtrack. Loved the scene where Ray Charles puts a round into the wall next to the kids' hand that was stealing the guitar. Great stuff. Going under that tram or whatever it was, when they showed the speedometer, they hit 120. Loved that part...then they make it to town hall, pull up on the sidewalk...and the car...well, I wont say, hehe. :D "I'll have a chicken." "With two peices of white toast." "...and a coke." "Man, do you beleive these honkies?!!?"

Never mind, I found it in the menu .cat file. Thanks anyway...

All I have right now is the original main screen running in the game. I want to change it or make a all together new one. But where can I find the original? Where do I put the one I make when its done?

This was posted by "Wags" at the Ubi LockOn forum... Hi everyone, I know that some of you are curious about the status of the 1.02 patch, so, I wanted to pop in and bring you up to date. As promised, the 1.01 patch will not be the first and last Lock On patch, and Eagle working hard on the 1.02 patch. The reports that Eagle has sent me have been very encouraging and great progress has been made on many important matters. However, we have yet to get a patch build to test, so I cannot verify what has and has not been fixed. Once we do though, I will post a list of 1.02 items fixed to date. I want to avoid listing something as fixed until I and the test teams can verify. At the current pace, I estimate that the 1.02 patch will be ready in a matter of weeks rather than months. Of course, no promises. Stay tuned... Bests, Matt Matt "Wags" Wagner Producer / Ubisoft The thread can be found HERE! I for one am glad to hear these guys are hot on the ball. This sim is too cool to even think about not making it better. ;)

I have the main screen template somewhere. Navychief wanted a main screen with the VA-15 Valions on it. I looked in the game folders and cant find the original main screen. It must be buried in some cat file somewhere but which one? Also, does this screen get done in 1024X768 res same as the hangar screens? Thank you...

I finally finished, after 4 or 5 false starts, the single player campaign! *swings hips in wide circle while waving arms and shouting BOOYAH!* If a guy got shot as many times as I did in real life, there wouldnt be anything left of him to doctor. Definately the most frustrating fun Ive had in a game in quite awhile. Frustrating becuse I had the mission set on hard so I kept getting nailed. And I kept having problems and having to redo my HDD, hence the 4 or 5 false starts. I will say that only one problem was with the game, the rest were with my computer. The game problem was a weird low memory message, (still not entirely sure it was the game). I uninstalled the game, (with the campaign in Stalingrad), and reinstalled and started all over, and the problem didnt re-occur. Well, that was fun. Hmmm, now what? Guess Ill put the new MP patch on and see if life online has improved. :D

Im really starting to hate my friend up there... <_< This behemoth was 26 lbs and 43 inches long. Yup, he's mounting it...on the wall wiseguys...

Ive been curious about the B-17 too but havent heard anything. If I do, Ill post it. The trick to the P-51 is only use a half tank of gas. The center tank, behind the seat, throws the center of gravity off. Also, it isnt really a dogfighter. The Jap planes and the FW will cream you if you try to dogfight. Havent tried it against any soviet planes but I'd expect the LA and Migs to out turn the P-51.

LOL! Im afraid to ask, hehe. How about, "Easier than a broke, ugly whore."

Her, you, your family are all in my prayers Tell your little girl we are all praying for her and to get well soon so she can send us all some cookies. :D God bless Firehawk...

Found this short ARTICLE over at the Wargamer. Take a look at the screens for the P-80, very nice. Im really looking forward to this one.

The creator of this urban legend lie in no way diminishes the great service these two men did for their country and its children...the service of peace. Even more important than war. PS. Dont worry Gator, Ive been duped before too online.

Makes me feel a little older to hear this. Loved CK and MR as a kid. To learn they both were decorated combat veterans is a surprise. To see how they turned the war away from themselves and go on to care about others is an inspiration. May they both Rest In Peace till the trumpet sound...they've earned it. Semper Fi...

When you said gunfight, I thought you were talkin westerns. Go see "Open Range". Nice to see Hollywood can still put out a real good western. The movie was outstanding and the gunfight at the end was downright inspirational, lol. When Costner fans his shooter and mows 'em down, I actually let out a YEEHAW! Scared the KRAP! outta the couple in front of me, hehe. Just cant help being a redneck I suppose. ;)

Being a southern redneck, I want you to know I seriously RESEMBLE that remark! :D Was too funny...actually gave me an idea. Ive got lumber, just need bailing wire, lol.

Its wierd, Ive not seen much thats suitable on the net yet. Im gonna check the Radio Shack here in town, then maybe drive down to Frys payday and see what they say. (I live in the Boonies...well, sort of...we have cows...) Thanks for the Ideas Dagger.

Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone has an adapter for my Compaq Presario 1277 that I can plug into my pickups cig lighter or power point? I'd like to take it with me on a few planned trips. Ive checked the Compaq website and they dont have them (!). However, I have seen them before so I know their out there. Be willing to pay any reasinable price. Thanks in advance.

Het Chaingun, Thanks for the news. I didnt know about it till I read your post, thanks. Good sim, eh? ;)

When this comes out, I think Ill reinstall the game and all the aircraft and add a few terrains that I like. This ought to be REALLY cool. A big improvement for SFP1.

When you get a few moments, please visit the link provided to my website and its "TAS AAR" page. Its actually been up for awhile but I didnt post it, as a writer for a gaming website said he wanted to use it in his monthly article. Well, he didnt so I feel ok with putting it out myself. I wish I could have gotten a few more screens of the action. I couldnt beleive all the shell splashes when I first ran into the Brits. My big goof was making the choice to try a run past the Faroes. My victory was saving my butt alive and nailing a Brit ship in the process. Thunder at Sea is an addon released by Naval Warfare Simulations for the game Fighting Steel. They sell FS for $10 and TAS for $24 at their store. I have really gotten back into this game now. A lot of fun. My AAR can be found HERE! Then just click the TAS AAR link on the left. Let me know what you think.