Ravenblack

Ravenblack

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Reply to More Random Thoughts in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Good on you. I found your last paragraph particularly insightful. Sometimes you gotta know when to say, 'I can't' and get help from others who can. >> I believe that God put us through certain things, certain trials, in order to teach you something. So to learn what it is he wants us to learn, we have experienced and are experiencing profound moments. He gives us what he knows we can handle and as my friends keep reminding me, he brought you

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Reply to Home sweet home in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

>> So I’m home. Home meaning London. <> Being back in Sydney was strange. The first thing I noticed was how high the sky seemed to be. This may sound nonsensical, but the atmospheric ceiling in Australia seems to be further away. Guess what? You're not the only one who feels that way. That was my first thought the first time I stepped in Australia, was how much higher the sky seem to be. >> As such, Kate and I would glare at each ot

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Reply to Sims 2 - my experience and my thoughts in PC Gaming JoeUser Forums

>> I enjoy "seeing" you around here. Thanks! That's nice to hear. I have the first sim and none of the expansions. I had some fun with that one and somehow it just didn't hook me in. Sims2 is definetly more challanging, I guess that's why I find it more engaging. I bet they'll make half a dozen expansions for this one too.

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Reply to Sims 2 - my experience and my thoughts in PC Gaming JoeUser Forums

I'll try that out, Dusk 411. Thanks. I was beginning to think maybe two sims would be easier, since one can stay at home and do all the cleaning and cooking. (hmm..) Texas, it's amusing and makes hours fly by if you don't have a clock in front of you. >> Congrats on being featured, as well. Yip

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Sims 2 - my experience and my thoughts in PC Gaming JoeUser Forums

I've been playing the game all last week. Mostly I've been experimenting with the body shop and the building mode. I really like building houses with diablolical layouts with this thing. Only on Saturday (two days ago) did I really sit down and play Sims 2 as most people would play it. I created myself and bought a two floor, one bedroom hous

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Reply to Bad Excuses For Waking Momma Up in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

>>Yikes! I can't imagine what it would be like to amplify my experience times 6! I'll bet your friend's house is busy, busy, busy and likely full of laughter Yes it is a very lively house. Nice kids, full of mischief as children are but impressively polite and nice to guests like myself. They range from 2 to 13, so the older ones can help take care of the younger ones. She say

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Reply to The Author's fury in Books JoeUser Forums

I haven't read her books in a long time, I did like the Mayfair Witches series. I don't think she would reacted this way if she is stable. Being a published author for as long as she has, she should know by now how to take public criticism.

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Reply to Harry Potter 6 in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Have to agree with you there. Order of the Phoenix was kinda disappointing. The characters seem a little jaded. There wasn't that energy found in the earlier books. I would guess that the book was either rushed or it just wasn't pruned properly. I love the series, so I'm definetly looking forward to the next one in the series.

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Reply to Cowards and Backstabbers in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I really wouldn't bother, Texas. I've seen too many cross board attacks, and quite frankly it's just silly. Don't get caught on the bank of the river of foolishness shouting at each other "Get a Life." It's tiresome and a waste of time. All I got to say to all that they might be saying over there is: So What?

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Reply to I used to love the night in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

I do not know quite what to say, except that it must be a terrible thing that happened that made your mind suppress the memory. Have you thought to talk to a therapist, I heard they can help with things like this. Childhood hurts and trauma can stay with you all your life, it is no small matter. It must have been hard on you to have that with you for so long. I hope and pray for you that this will be resolved. *hugs*

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Reply to The Bachelor and his sad, sad prospects in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

I had guessed that the humor was going to be offensive for some. I thought the whole thing was just silly. The girl might have deserved the joke, cuz of her greed. But yeah, I guess the family members were the innocent victims and it did cause the girl's parents unnecessary stress.

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Reply to The Bachelor and his sad, sad prospects in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

I love reality shows, not those that revolve around finding love, but the more activity orientated kind. Amazing Race, Survivor, Fear Factor, American Idol, Fame, the Apprentice, I watch 'em all. Bachelor, Average Joe, Joe Millionaire all share the same kind of drama really, so they are kinda boring to me. Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance - now that was hilarious!

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Reply to In a slump in PC Gaming JoeUser Forums

I agree with Frightlever. Silent Storm was a lot of fun. I think you have to tweak the ini file to improve the camera angles and zoom limits. The missions, IIRC, are quite huge and challanging and there are also lots of random missions to help rack up experience points and levels for your troops. It's not as hard as Commandos, but it is ruthless to those who charge in without covering fire. Everything is destructable. The one thing I didn't like about

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