murta Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 Ok, so I figured this would be a good chance to get to know newer members and for the older guys and gals to tell us what they've been up to lately Name: murta Real Name: Tom Murtagh Age: 18 Location: Derby, England (In the middle) Occupation: None (I'm living on disability benefits for a rather bad ankle injury) Education: Going back to college soon hopefully to take an advanced course in IT support Additional Info: I'm into punk and rock music. I like to watch comedies and cartoons, go to gigs and parties and I hate responsibility What's happened since you joined the forums: I erm, finished secondary (high) school and shortly after that I had a skateboarding accident, which broke and dislocated my right ankle. The doctors operated on it and I went back to normal life, got a crappy job at Burger King, which lasted 7 months before I got fired for numerous mishaps . I was still suffering pain and very limited movement in my ankle joint, so I made appointments to see the doctor. After about half a year I was finally back in hospital for an operation, they told me they'd fix my ankle. After waking up I was informed they couldn't find the screw they'd put in my joint and that i had next to no cartilage in there. This basically means the bone joint isn't lubricated and bones will rub together, so it hurts to move my foot and it will only move very little. This can't be fixed and will get worse and worse. So I have this slight disability for the rest of my life, which means I always limp, can't run, can't play sports or get jobs walking around and standing up. Since then I had to pull out of college and have been spending my time doing nothing for 18 hours most days, sleeping and then repeating. Occasionally I go to a gig or someone's house. I kinda feel like I'm wasting my life, but I have no motivation to better myself. I'm bored now and that's most of the 'major' events which occured since I joined the forums Favourite forum moment: Just the early days I think, when I'd check the forums so much over the course of a day and reply to all the topics, because most of them were really cool and everyone would post in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiKo Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 Name: NiKo Real Name: Niko Watts Age: 18 Location: Eilat, Israel (bah) Occupation: I dunno if fronting a band counts as an ocupation, seeing as we hardly play for money. Education: finnished highscool, kinda. and drafting to the Israeli army in a month Additional Info: I'm into Rock, Metal, Nu Metal, Jazz, and anything composed by Michael Land I like partying, hangin out and having sex what? it's true..i'm just being honest. you enjoy it too! What's happened since you joined the forums: I grew up...and...stuff happened... Favourite forum moment: I dont remember any specific forum moment. but definitely from the good old forum days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchyd Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 Name: FrenchyD Real Name: Lindsay Carmichael Age: 16, 17 in ONE MONTH Location: Calgary, Canada Occupation: Coffee Shop Chick Education: Last year of high school Additional Info: I'm into punk, hardcore, emo and screamo music. Im in a band called "Slightly Dyslexic", where I play guitar. I own a Hamer SATF, in case you were wondering, and I have my eye on a $7000 Gibson, that I'll never afford. What's happened since you joined the forums: Ooh boy... Hopefully I grew up a bit. People from the forums early on changed my taste in music (i'm looking at murta and newfound here) and i love it more now than I ever did. I stopped singing ballads and the stuff I used to because I didnt really enjoy it, even though I was fairly good at it. I also got kinda fat in the stomach area. Favourite forum moment: Ohh boy. When newfound was here and posted. When Kid was here. All the really cool vetrans and we all got along and I didnt hate anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 Name: Roy Tordes Legend Real Name: Roy Tordes Age: 27 (It's the girlfriends age on my membership...anyway you're as young as you feel) Location: UK Occupation: Recently gave up a poor paying job an a PC Engineer to sell my own contemporary paintings and artwork for a living Education: Did A-Levels and part of a Degree - hated it, never going back!! Education is just not my thing!!! Additional Info: Making a decent living out of painting, hope to build my own house with 6-car garage, pool room, bar/disco and retro amusement arcade (Double Dragon here I come) within the next 3 years, and am pretty much on target. What's happened since you joined the forums:My baby son was born two days ago, and he and my daughter have been getting on like a house on fire. My girlfriends happy, I'm happy - we're all pretty happy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiKo Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Wow, a baby boy that's big! Congratulations! got a name for him yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernil Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Name: ErnilPherianath Real Name: Chris Hanson. Age: 16. Location: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. Occupation: Student. And darn bad at it, too. Education: Attempting to finish my Sophmore year at Westside High School. Additional Info: Once a Punk Rocker at heart, but have recently seen the light in Jam Bands and "Nerd Rock". I sing in a band, and play an amazing amount of soccer. I dearly love the book "The Lord of the Rings" and have spent years of my life reading it multiple times. I'm a dork at heart, though none of my friends know it. What's happened since you joined the forums: Nothing. I went back to school, haven't even gotten 1 haircut since I joined, started and have been playing on a new soccer team, and have worked with my band. (I know, not QUIET as exciting as Roy's happenings, but I try) Favourite forum moment: I'm pretty new to these forums, but have grown to love them deeply. So far, my favorite has been the story that Captain Andy, Roy, Ray, Das, Reaper, and I wrote. It turned out to be an amazing story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branik Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Name: Branik Real Name: Timo Kallionpää Age: 18 Location: Vantaa, Finland Occupation: Student Education: I'm on my last year in finnish Lukio, which is kinda like the american high school, except (from what I've heard) a bit more demanding. Additional info: I guess you could say my big passion is the guitar. I play mostly blues and some "old rock", but not in any band at the moment, just infrequently with a few friends. What's happened since you joined the forums: Not much actually. I was on summer vacation (10 weeks of leisure!) and now it's cramming again. Well the Harbor has went down the toilet, but it isn't that big of a surprise with the increased mod activity. Favourite forum moment: I can't name a single best forum moment, but I'd say that the first fortnight after registering was great. Lots of posts everywhere and I had something to say to the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush122 Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Name: Guybrush122 Real Name: Chris Atkins Age: 15 Location: Long Island, New York (Nassau County...the boring part) Occupation: I've tried a lot of things. Most recent being the creation/founding of Left Pocket Studios/Films as a flashy little production name to put on my adventure games/home made films. Education: I'm a Sophomore at South Side High...and it isn't THAT bad. I'm writing this on the sunday after the saturday after my third day back at school, and I have tons of homework. Bummer, huh? Additional info: Well, I'm in a band (sorta) and we like to play that rough style like Good Riddance and Defience and, of course, the nice old NOFX stuff. I'm really, really, really, into directing film and writing scripts/short stories. I've written about the mini-stories and attempted a horrible, not-my-style, novella which I quickly abandoned (thank God). I'm trying to get a few people together so I can film them in one of my movies, as well. It's harder than you can imagine. Especially when you can't exactly HIRE someone, you know? Like I can afford a cast, let alone a crew. My main focus is just getting a 9mm camera and a wheelchair for dolly shots. At anyrate, I'm playing games up like a storm, lately, and I've just started LOOM (which I've never played before) as well as DOTT (also never played before), and I'm trying to get my hands on Maniac Mansion. Summing up; life's hectic right now. But hey, I'll live, right? What's happened since you joined the forums: Well, like I said, I joined a band. Haven't got any gigs yet, that's for sure. I've also graduated seventh, eighth, and ninth grade since I was here. So go me. Favourite forum moment: I know everybody has said this, but the old days were great. Come on, the good stuff! The great stuff. You know, back when I was still married to myself, I was still running into walls quite often, and we were all in one large harmonic place in our hearts. We sang, we danced, we posted, we even SPAMMED lightly and did not care! Yes, it was the best of times. And it's all because of kindness (and the orgy I had with Niko). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Originally posted by NiKo Wow, a baby boy that's big! Congratulations! got a name for him yet? Yeah, Richard....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernil Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Introduced the kid to Monkey Island yet? It's about that time in his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Girl Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Name: Orca Wail Real name: Kristin Oates Age:16 Location: Long Island (I'm in a boring part TOO!*goes to stalk chris...* ) Occupation: I work as a page in a library (shelving books, chasing patrons away) but i might be "let go" soon 'cause i can't work as many hours as required because of school. And i'm a student, yes. Education: I'm a Junior going to OLMA (Our Lady of Mercy, or Old Lady's Manical Anger, what ever. My father went to OLBS... ) Addtional info:umm... i can DRAW. This gets me in a lot of trouble, cause i draw people with thier eyes or mouths sewn shut, skulls with eyes, ect. And that gets me in trouble...I'm working on a really disturbing comic book seires called "The Grim Ripper" I WANT MI3! I WANT MI3! i actually want the "bounty pack" so i can pay my dues to Mi1 and Mi2 (Niel is gonna kill me...) Whats happened snice i joined: ummm...nothin' really, considering i only joined about two months ago (IGNORE MY DATE!) Favorite Forum Moment: yet to come. I think the entiry of the orginal story game was it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Jones Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Originally posted by RoyTordesLegend What's happened since you joined the forums:My baby son was born two days ago, and he and my daughter have been getting on like a house on fire. My girlfriends happy, I'm happy - we're all pretty happy!!! congrats happy roy and happy roy's family.. this are great news.. look.. .. my little girl wants to see him .. *is at happy state too now* ray is 26, lives in berlin, together with his girlfriend and his little daughter, likes plants, lego and bud spencer & terence hill movies.. Education: defenetly gut won Additional Info: the real hiphop.. What's happened since you joined the forums: i met craaaaaaaaazy people.. just like roy.. ask him .. Favourite forum moment: my appointment as Aresen Imperial Court Jester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natty Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Name: Natty Real Name: Natalie Age: 21 Location: Melbourne, Australia. It's crap I wanna move to Sydney where it's fun... although when I win tattslotto I might move to the UK for a year then move back to Aus and move to Sydney. Occupation: getting ****ed around by various jobs. Have a job interview today. Meh. Education: School, Tafe, yeah ummmm might do the diploma in hospitality next year. Haven't decided yet. Additional Info: I'm immature and have an obsession with sparkly things and the colour purple. I'm the youngest in my family, have 3 older brothers and 2 doggies. Oh and som canaries. Erm, oh yeah, I was so proud last week, it was my baby second cousin's first birthday party the other week, I was holding her and she looked at me and said "emwy" she said her name for the first time. I was so proud of her. What's happened since you joined the forums: I caused a few fights, met some famous people, lost my virginity had my 21st birthday. Decided Melbourne was crap and that I want to move to the UK or Sydney. Ummmm broke up with my bf. Think he might have been cheating on me for a bit anyway. Hmmmmms that's all I can think of at the moment. I lead a boring life. Favourite forum moment: Too many to mention. Seems strange, they were all before it merged and became part of the lucasforums community. Guess that says something doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Name: Emma Real Name: Emma Russell Age: 21 Location: Inverness, Scotland, but studying in Swansea, Wales. Occupation: Going back to being a student after two years of working. Education: About to go into my first year in a BA (Hons) Photography in the Arts. Additional Info: I play inordinate amounts of Baldur's Gate 2. Please send help. What's happened since you joined the forums: Um well... I left University, got a job, moved in with a guy who I then split up with and had about a six month period of being completely lost, decided to go back to Uni, but this time to do photography. Oh, my younger sister got pregnant too, so I'm going to be an aunt in 4 weeks. Favourite forum moment: The day I joined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush122 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Originally posted by Orca Wail Location: Long Island (I'm in a boring part TOO!*goes to stalk chris...* ) Aww yeah *does the head bang thing* ...i draw people with thier eyes or mouths sewn shut, skulls with eyes, ect. And that gets me in trouble...I'm working on a really disturbing comic book seires called "The Grim Ripper" Finally! Another like me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshi Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Name: Neil Joshi Real name: Ditto Age: 17 Location: Northants, England, the middle. Occupation: General sales assistant and health, hygiene and safety technichien at Althrope House. (oooh yeah!) Education: Last Year of A levels. Additional info: I like stuff... What I did since joining Forums: Grew, and grew. Favorite forum moment: Most moments before the merger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiKo Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Originally posted by Guybrush122 Finally! Another like me.... and me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusB Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Name: MagnusB Real name: Magnus Bakken Age: 16 Location: Norway Occupation: Student Education: Hmm, since I was 7 Additional info: Hey guys. What I've done since I joined the forums: Well, I haven't really been here much the last year. I've spent the time away doing such exciting things as "sitting by my computer", and "being a regular at other message boards". Favorite forum moment: I'm not sure, but it was a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murta Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 I <3 Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Girl Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I feel so loved... Others draw hideous things too!*tear* If you are as disturbingly gifted as i, i'd like to see your stuff someday... *runs to scanner* wheee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush122 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Alas, I don't have a scanner...nor a digital camera. Bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Girl Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 oh, well. Steal one! Out of obsucre curiousity... Hofstra, Guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Orca - I dunno why, but the name Orca Wail constantly reminds me of that 80's cover version of Funkytown by 'Pseudo Echo' - I suggest you change you name to Pseudo Echo immediately.....for my benefit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Girl Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I'd love to Roy, but alias, i was in diapers in the 80's...I have no idea of what you speak of. Neat fact about Orcas: the scinticfic name for "Orca" comes from the name the Greeks had for Death...Orcus. So next time some cute kid says "oooh! oooh! look it the Orca!" he's really saying "oooh! ooooh! look it the Death!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murta Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 The Greek word Orca is actually Killer, hence Killer Whale. I think the literal translation or Orca is "killer from hell" how cool is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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