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At 1/19/13 10:44 PM, Wriggle wrote: Whites currently mass murdering black people? That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

I've heard enough - take it to your news post, where we can ignore you easily.

Coop wonders if it's worth scraping the snow off his car for tomorrow. Congratulations to:
Knuckstrike: Top 900 B/Per
VJF: 150,000 Medal Points
Winrar1337: 1,337 Blams

LIstening to:
John Denver - Gramdma's Feather Bed
Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy

At 1/19/13 05:56 PM, Metal-Therapy wrote:

At 1/19/13 08:57 AM, Coop wrote: I bet it was a cheaper alternative at the time - only need to feed one more motuh, rather than two :P

It's gotta be rough, before you start making The Big Money. :P

True, but at some stage, you've got to Roll the Bones.

At 1/18/13 02:20 AM, Knuckstrike wrote:

At 1/18/13 12:58 AM, gamejunkie wrote: Anyone else having an issue with the Medals/GamesStats on your userpage?

This is happening to everyone. Back when people lost a lot of their medals (I lost over 800 of them), there has been drawn some kind of line in time and for every game that has been submitted after that line, the medals don't add up to your total.

I noticed that as well - I'll have a word with liljim, hopefully he can give me some feedback

At 1/19/13 03:05 PM, KillerSkull wrote: For all of the US hockey fans1 Tune into NBC to seethe puck drop! Chicago at LA or Pittsburgh at Philly! The puck drops NOW!

Well, that was 3 decent games to start the season off. I've still got to wait for 2am, to see the Wild host the Avalanche for our season opener. I don't want to make any predictions...

At 1/19/13 02:37 PM, TomTheJuggler111 wrote: When in a committed relationship, do you believe it is improper or wrong to have friends of the opposite gender?

Of course it is - during my last relationship, I became good friends with my then-girlfriend's best friend. We are still great friends, perhaps even being closer, since my relationship ended, but if I were to start a new relationship, I'd be only too happy to introduce her to my good friends (since I am close friends with both her and her fiancée)

In this case, my girlfriend of 5 months who I am very serious with is saying she doesnt feel comfortable with me having female friends, even though they are just friends.

It's paranoia, but understandably so. Is your close female friend single? Have you considered getting the two of them together and allowing them to talk, without you in the room? If your girlfriend tells your friend to stay the hell away from you, be prepared to make a choice - friend or girlfriend. If I get into a new relationship and was told / asked to stop seeing some of my friends, because she was paranoid about me perhaps cheating on her, I'd say that I've been close friends with her for years and while being single. If anything were likely to happen between us, it would have happened when I were single, but since she wasn't, nothing did.

I told her I do not feel the need to make new female friends, only to retain the ones I already have that i met before her.

That should be enough for her. If not, the meet (I'd suggest neutral ground - invite out for a drink and both of them can enjoy your company... hopefully.

Specifically, one of my closest most trusted friends in the world who i have known for 5 years. I see her as a completely non-dateable option, she is like a sister to me, she has never and will never be more than a friend and she feels the same way towards me.

Nice to have friends like that, isn't it?

Do you think my girlfriend is justified in asking me to cut ties with my friend or is she simply being paranoid?

Paranoid, but it's a salvageable thing. Take it slow, you'll get there.

At 1/19/13 11:27 AM, TheColourAwesome wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:12 AM, TheColourAwesome wrote: Wouldn't it make a lot of sense to reschedule the event? It seems like a lot of people are going to miss out.

Wrong thread

No, I totally agree that we should reschedule Luis' birthday, due to bad weather!

Title : Emperor : The Gates of Rome
Author : Conn Iggulden
Genre : Historical
Publication Date : 2003
ISBN : 0-00-713689-7

Gaius and Marcus are two young boys, growing up on a smallholding on the outskirts of Rome. Gaius' father Julius is a Senator of Rome, while Marcus is an orphan, effectively adopted by the household. Their early years are full of mischief and scrapes, brought on by being boisterous with one another and the neighbours' sons, particularly one boy known as Suetonius.

Both children develop differences in their personality and this is exacerbated, as Julius hires a retired gladiator, Renius, to train them in the art of soldiery. Both are destined for careers in the military of Rome, but riots within the city shatter all of the remains of their childhood, as slaves break free and a group of them attack the homestead estate. Losing many of their loved ones, Gaius takes over the running of the estate, as the new master - his father died during the fighting.

The two young men, their teacher Renius, the estate manager, Tubruk and a slave girl, Alexandria, whom both boys bear torches for come to the home of Gaius' uncle, Marius. As a consul of Rome, Marius is one of the most powerful men within the walls. From here, the politics deepens, with the balance of power always a delicate one. I won't go into details, but when war does come for Rome, a new man will stand there to defend Rome - Gaius Julius Ceasar.

Sent away, to train with another legion, Marcus Brutus was accompanied by Renius, to quell the Greek rebellion. Two names, which should stir the emotion within anyone who has a passing interest in the history of the Roman Empire.

Iggulden does make certain key historical differences between the truth and his own tale, but this is easily dismissed as poetic licence - Ceasar had two younger sisters, but in the book he was an only child, for example. That and Brutus being some 15 years younger than Ceasar, would stick in some purist's minds, but I can tolerate these, especially considering that this was his début offering.

Conn Iggulden is one of the authors that have made me sit up and pay attention to the events, as he wrote them, plus make me itch to learn more about the subject matter. While I have not become as enamoured with his tale of Rome, as I was about his Mongol series, it is early days. Clearly a very capable writer, he is in the process of finishing book 5 of this series. I wonder how much longer this one can go and if he will start another project soon. History has a wonderfully wide range of subject matter and considering the two great people whom he based these quintilogies around, he seems destined to continue onto another time, with different protagonists.

Between Iggulden and the late David Gemmell, I have been supplied with a very detailed story from some of the most enthralling parts of the history of the world. I have certainly found a place in the historical genre and am being fed by the events that took place, as these authors have chosen to articulate them.

Next up: Emperor - The Death of Kings, by Conn Iggulden

Even though I've not been able to make it to London for your birthday bash, I did make something nice in the back garden for you, by way of apology:

At 1/18/13 07:35 PM, Bahamut wrote:

At 1/18/13 01:30 PM, Gagsy wrote: And its a shame cause I fucking love karaoke :(

I dunno, something was kinda missing with karaoke tonight. Not that anyone on there besides myself was terrible or anything but with the lack certain individuals, something did feel missing indeed.

Admit it, you wanted someone like me to bang out a song and sound vaguely like it should have!

Coop wonders if he will make it to work on Monday. Congratulations to:
Jolly: Level 35
Gagsy: 75,000 Saves
Winrar1337: Level 20; 4,000 Experience
Austerity: Lieutenant
AnalPenguinFarming: 18,000 Experience
iGranadoz: 6.00 Total Voting Power

Listening to:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Pirates of the Caribbean - Main Theme
Kiss - Sure Know Something

At 1/15/13 07:28 PM, Metal-Therapy wrote:

At 1/15/13 04:51 PM, Coop wrote: Jeff Jones was a founding member, along with Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey. He was a bassist and their vocalist.

Wow, I honestly had no idea that Geddy Lee wasn't a founding member. Cool how they were able to keep the bassist/singer combo with Lee instead of adding a 4th band member.

I bet it was a cheaper alternative at the time - only need to feed one more motuh, rather than two :P

At 1/16/13 06:39 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 1/15/13 04:51 PM, Coop wrote:

At 1/13/13 08:50 AM, Bahamut wrote: Not to worry, I expect the weekend to go smoothly.

Good. I have 2 more meetings to take minutes for and type up, before I can get away for the weekend. The last one finishes at about 4pm on Thursday...

Just one more day and I'm there. :D

And the damned weather conspired against me!

At 1/14/13 09:15 AM, Bahamut wrote: Sorry Coop, I got the cold now but at least it will be out of the way for the meet.

You hope!

It's cleared up already. Although, my voice still needs to recover but that shouldn't be a problem. I just better make sure I avoid high pitched vocals for karaoke.

I would have done that - I'd even come up with a few tracks that I was hopefully going to try...

I have now managed to Coop MPA, thus ascending to 88th most experienced user of Newgrounds

This may be shortlived, as I am currently tied with iWalker, so if I get up early enough tomorrow, I could be #87!

At 1/18/13 08:13 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 1/18/13 02:50 AM, Coop wrote: Guess Coop's luck finally ran out...

Well that sucks. I was really looking forward to seeing you here tonight.

Half 6 and the road was black, give it until about 5 past 7 and it was white. Considering weather warnings about travel only if it were life or death (literally, in some cases) and not being able to escape the clutches of London and my choice was made by about half 7...

At 1/18/13 06:46 AM, Luis wrote: Yea sorry to hear that. Theres a good few people who also had to drop because of the weather. Unfortunate but cant really do much about it.

Well, it's only 30 quid, I'd rather lose that than much more by trying to go and being involved in a crash or something.

Just a shame that I can't make it.

Here's the driveway and road outside (yes, it is there, underneath the snow!), by way of explanation.

At 1/18/13 04:18 AM, HighWay wrote: I have a window, you fuck.

So do I - I leaned out of the window to take this photo just for you

At 1/18/13 03:03 AM, Gagsy wrote: Aw this makes me sad.

Can you get a refund on your room???

Yeah, so that saved me £120 on a two night stay. I can't claim on the travel though...

I really hate to do this, but I shall be unable to travel to meet the 1st Annual NG Snowball fight (London), due to trains, coaches and the like being thoroughly fucked. We've got accidents left, right and centre, pretty much ever school is closed and with a further foot forecast in the next 24 hours, I run the risk of not being able to get back.

Guess Coop's luck finally ran out...

At 1/15/13 09:19 PM, Wonchop wrote: Oh, what goggles should I wear?

It is clearly ski goggles weather

Coop gets back to a habitable state in his abode, while congratulating:
fuzzum111: Level 39
LittleWashu: 21,000 Experience
xRiskiiyxBlaze: Level 30
Austerity: 1st NG Berfday
Chrausner: Level 21
ZJ: Staff Sergeant

Listening to:
Alestorm - Barret's Privateers
Lauren Harris - Hurry Up

At 1/13/13 08:50 AM, Bahamut wrote: 13 is the name of Black Sabbath's new album. Do creative album titles even exist anymore?

Yeah, just not in the world of Black Sabbath. Maybe they took a leaf out of Adele's book, though that should make their latest one... 191

At 1/12/13 07:31 AM, Coop wrote:

At 1/11/13 08:17 AM, Bahamut wrote: Or it's just simply my bad luck. Anyway, it hasn't happened with any of the meets, right?

Then be positive for a fucking change!

Not to worry, I expect the weekend to go smoothly.

Good. I have 2 more meetings to take minutes for and type up, before I can get away for the weekend. The last one finishes at about 4pm on Thursday...

At 1/13/13 02:08 PM, Metal-Therapy wrote:

At 1/13/13 07:40 AM, Coop wrote: It helps that you weren't writing lists by then :P

Exactly, so I definitely didn't congratulate him. ;)

I think that the fact that they have been in business for 44 years and have had a sum total of five members. I mean, Maiden currently has six.

I know they had a drummer before Peart; who was the 5th, another guitarist, I assume?

Jeff Jones was a founding member, along with Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey. He was a bassist and their vocalist.

At 1/13/13 05:54 PM, Haggard wrote:

At 1/13/13 07:40 AM, Coop wrote:

At 1/12/13 11:50 AM, Haggard wrote:

At 1/10/13 03:43 PM, Coop wrote: The only reason I say never is that No-one could replace Freddie Mercury, like no-one could replace Michael Jackson. Sure, the music will be good, but it's not the same without them.

Wasn't there a show once where they had Freddy on a big screen (various tapes from their live shows) and the rest of the band live on stage? Or maybe I'm just mixing that up with some other band.

They did put that up at the Olympics, I believe. It's not the same, like War of the Worlds with the hologram of Richard Burton

Nah, I was thinking of some even that took place years ago. Actually, I'm pretty sure it was Queen.

Well, Freddie has been dead for over 20 years.

Also, I never was a fan of MJ. Especially in his later days he was just annoying.

The first album I ever purchased was Bad. I may not have agreed with some of the aspects of his personal life, but his singing was fantastic.

Well, he did have his moments. "Thriller" is awesome (not only because of the video) and "Billy Jean" is good as well.

I loved that, plus the whole film, Moonwalker. Something that is very him, when he was at the height of his popularity, circa Bad.

At 1/14/13 09:15 AM, Bahamut wrote: Sorry Coop, I got the cold now but at least it will be out of the way for the meet.

You hope!

Yeah, I'm a little busy tonight, but here's an uplifting tale for you all

At 1/13/13 04:53 PM, Luke wrote: What was it like for all of your first moving out experiences?

I was anxious and had packed my things for University, so I was ready to make a fist of it in the big wide world. Basically packing the contents of one room and transporting it 150 miles up the motorway to my new digs.

I struggled with settling in and really found the first five weeks hard going, but I punished myself and make sure that I didn't give in and run off home as soon as I felt like it. I think it's taught me some good lessons and while I am now still living with my parents, I'm looking forward to getting enough money together to get me a place that I can call my own and actually be an owner of part of the equity in it.

Yes, I want to be a mortgage holder, as I want onto the property ladder.

I think that I've procrastinated long enough about various things over the past few months and while I would like to stop procrastinating about my long term happiness and do something about it.

Other than that, I've been procrastinating about writing mostly.

At 1/13/13 04:25 PM, TheColourAwesome wrote: I just made a thread exactly like this.

Good enough for me

/thread

Coop is so proud of two of his closest friends, who got engaged in front of him last night. Congratulations to:
Haggard: 60,000 B/P

At 1/12/13 11:50 AM, Haggard wrote:

At 1/10/13 03:43 PM, Coop wrote: Coop gets ready to head back to Middle Earth (metaphorically), while congratulating:

First part of "The Hobbit", eh?
I watched that yesterday. Not bad, but I don't know... it's nothing too great either. Too much action and too little story.

I've seen it twice, but I meant playing Lord of the Rings Online. Getting my RP fix.

The only reason I say never is that No-one could replace Freddie Mercury, like no-one could replace Michael Jackson. Sure, the music will be good, but it's not the same without them.

Wasn't there a show once where they had Freddy on a big screen (various tapes from their live shows) and the rest of the band live on stage? Or maybe I'm just mixing that up with some other band.

They did put that up at the Olympics, I believe. It's not the same, like War of the Worlds with the hologram of Richard Burton

Also, I never was a fan of MJ. Especially in his later days he was just annoying.

The first album I ever purchased was Bad. I may not have agreed with some of the aspects of his personal life, but his singing was fantastic.

At 1/12/13 03:00 PM, Metal-Therapy wrote:

At 1/12/13 07:31 AM, Coop wrote: You don't - he's only 2 days from Level 30...

Well, I don't recall congratulating him on level 29, so it's all good. :P

It helps that you weren't writing lists by then :P

At 1/12/13 07:31 AM, Coop wrote: Nah, I prefer Alex Lifeson to Geddy, if I'm honest. Peart is a demigod of drummers, with only guys like Buddy Rich casting a shadow over him.

It's not just his bass playing, though. (Which is awesome, anyway) But the fact that he plays two different instruments and sings -the guy's freaking talented. Lifeson is a great guitarist, though. I always saw him as the "overlooked" member of Rush, which really attests to the talent of that band.

I think that the fact that they have been in business for 44 years and have had a sum total of five members. I mean, Maiden currently has six.

At 1/4/13 06:26 PM, Nitro24 wrote: I'm trying to plan a story but I'm struggling to wrap my head around one of the main characters who is female. I was wondering if anyone else on here has had trouble creating characters of opposite gender and how you overcome it?

The best way that you can empathise with people is to talk to them. I know, this is difficult, but in the past 6 years, I've found it easier to empathise with ladies, because of the major relationship that I went through and how it has left me with more friends, despite going down in flames.

It's especially good if you are in a situation where you can Role Play with at least one female. Seriously, D&D from their point of view can be a very different experience, as it has proven for me - the three ladies that I have RPed with for years are all very different people and one or two of my characters want to slap theirs (for very different reasons)

Failing that, try thinking your way through the situation as a girl that you know. Work through it step by step and, while it will be painfully slow, you should be able to build up a picture.

Coop finally gets off of Made in Mafia, to congratulate:
Pokemonpoeguygcn: 63,000 Saves
Jolly: 36,000 Saves

Listening to:
Alice Cooper - The Sentinel
Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness

At 1/10/13 07:52 PM, Metal-Therapy wrote: xRiskiiyxBlaze: level 29 -don't worry, I got ya. :P

You don't - he's only 2 days from Level 30...

At 1/10/13 03:43 PM, Coop wrote: First real job? By then (2006), I was working in an office and had been for a year. Now I've left that place behind and have taken another massive step forward. But hey, that's me.

Yeah, it was like a month after I graduated high school. I spent much of my summers before that picking basil and getting paid by the pound. (It was actually decent money, for a teenager, though it was hard on your back.)

I was at University, when Chop Suey / Toxicity were released. Fantastic, enjoying some time down at the Old Bar

If only for Neil Peart.

And Geddy Lee. :P

Nah, I prefer Alex Lifeson to Geddy, if I'm honest. Peart is a demigod of drummers, with only guys like Buddy Rich casting a shadow over him.

Burton was awesome. One of the greatest dead rock stars, much like Keith Moon.

My favorite bassist, along with Geddy Lee and Geezer Butler. Steve Harris also blows me away with his quick fingers.

Percy is a fantastic bassist, although he is a West Ham fan...

At 1/11/13 08:17 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 1/10/13 03:43 PM, Coop wrote:

At 1/10/13 09:50 AM, Bahamut wrote: These things usually tend to show up before or during things. Sucks, really. I'll take my vigilant action, though whenever I feel like I'm going to be down with a cold.

Expecting to be ill for the meet bodes ill.

Or it's just simply my bad luck. Anyway, it hasn't happened with any of the meets, right?

Then be positive for a fucking change!

Coop gets ready to head back to Middle Earth (metaphorically), while congratulating:
LiquidFire: Commander; 23,000 Saves
Decky: Top 500 B/Per

At 1/9/13 11:01 PM, Metal-Therapy wrote:

At 1/9/13 02:26 PM, Coop wrote: I feel that I've got to wade in here - while I've been to see Maiden live and I loved them, there is a touch of nostalgia for singing along with Chop Suey, while driving back up the motorway.

I remember going out to my car at my first "real" job and cranking Hypnotize on my lunch breaks. :P (That album had just been released at the time.)

First real job? By then (2006), I was working in an office and had been for a year. Now I've left that place behind and have taken another massive step forward. But hey, that's me.

I'd still take a chance to see Maiden again over any other band...

I would still love to see them, though I would want to see Rush first.

If only for Neil Peart.

except perhaps Michael Jackson or Queen, but since they are dead, that might be a factor in it.

If I had a time machine I would have to see Alice in Chains with Layne Staley, like back in 1992. That or Metallica with Cliff Burton...like 1984. :P

Burton was awesome. One of the greatest dead rock stars, much like Keith Moon.

At 1/10/13 03:50 AM, Haggard wrote:

At 1/9/13 02:26 PM, Coop wrote: I feel that I've got to wade in here - while I've been to see Maiden live and I loved them, there is a touch of nostalgia for singing along with Chop Suey, while driving back up the motorway.

I'd still take a chance to see Maiden again over any other band... except perhaps Michael Jackson or Queen, but since they are dead, that might be a factor in it.

Well, there was the Queen musical... and "Ton Steine Scherben" (a german punk band from the 70's/80's) had a tour with a different singer. It worked really well. Also, the Ramones are still on stage, even though only Marky remains from one of the "real" Ramones.

And even Led Zeppelin where up on stage once more, so "never say never".

The only reason I say never is that No-one could replace Freddie Mercury, like no-one could replace Michael Jackson. Sure, the music will be good, but it's not the same without them.

At 1/10/13 09:50 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 1/9/13 02:26 PM, Coop wrote:

At 1/9/13 07:41 AM, Bahamut wrote: I've been lucky for the most part. If I do have to catch one soon, just let it be before the meet commences.

Can you not put it off until after the meet has finished?

These things usually tend to show up before or during things. Sucks, really. I'll take my vigilant action, though whenever I feel like I'm going to be down with a cold.

Expecting to be ill for the meet bodes ill.

At 4/13/12 04:13 PM, SKHM wrote: Who is the oldest virgin that you personally know, Newgrounds?

Thinking about it, that would probably be my late great-aunt, who passed away at the age of 95 a few years back and as far as any of us can remember, never had any amorous connections in her entire life.

That said, I only knew her as an old spinster, but from what my Dad says, she never changed - must have been born at about aged 60 and lived like that for the best part of 100 years.

At 1/8/13 08:29 PM, Idiot-Finder wrote: Would you spend the night at the cemetary?

Are you willing to pay me cash? Specify the cemetery and if you're willing to add travel expenses to that, I'll do it as soon as is humanly possible.

At 1/9/13 10:05 AM, Ononymous wrote: 2) There are no dark spots when the Earth moves, prove me wrong.

A Lunar Eclipse is when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, thus casting Earth's shadow across the surface of the Moon.

Any questions?

At 12/30/12 04:27 PM, Bahamut wrote: 008) 115479 0000 000.0 courtday
009) 113064 0467 033.4 Coop
010) 110021 0450 032.1 Ehwaz003

Well, it looks like I'm closing the gap on courtday still and hopefully I can catch him soon.

Oh ho, what's this? A sneaky attack by Ehwaz, practically pegging me for pace over the past fortnight? I'll have to put a stop to that and get going in a bigger forward direction, methinks!