Wigbomb wrote: I can't decide which is funnier; that Chuck wouldn't even realize he's been in The Star Chamber for months, or that he would realize it and post as if he didn't. Either way, a welcome laugh.

M.O.Ms, how to go about thanking you lot for all the generous, compassionate support throughout the past few difficult months? I can't. So tahellwitya.

I've poked my head up long enough to post a couple banners and to see the steady influx of kind words here and in PMs. Seriously, I can't thank you all enough. I'm deeply grateful to all the Non-M.O.Ms who've taken time to post or write, as well. Luna, horriblebreast, bzerkbzerk, Zebraup, so many others. I stopped counting thoughtful PMs and emails when they hit triple digits... it's been overwhelming. If I failed to name you here it's either because I haven't yet seen your post or have replied to your PM/email privately.

I've been asked where I stand with Dogfight since I all but stopped playing a few months ago and made clear my position on the paid "premium" servers announcement. I'm sure I'll drop in for a mission now and then but after nearly three years with virtually no progress in the game's design and performance, and, in fact, a marked worsening of the stability of the app, I can no longer justify burning the time on it that I once did.

However, I have no intention of scaling back my time here on the M.O.M thread. Moving forward from this week or next I plan on being around as much as or more than ever. My thanks to you guys for keeping it active in my absence, that's how M.O.M rolls.

I discovered Dogfight as one of many low budget boutique games of equal (or, often, higher) quality. Had I not fallen into the company of ScheiBe, B, Bopes, Tex, beatea and the rest of the founding MOMbers I would long since have dropped the game flat. It's always been the forum and the social component of Dogfight that's kept the game itself from dying on the vine with thousands of other limited entertainment value products. It's been M.O.M, to a large extent, that's driven the growth of the forum. Pre-M.O.M this was a sleepy little site. In the subsequent couple years you've raised the stickiness bar, sparked tons of activity and given every single-digit IQed jagweasel something to obsess on. Even a petty jagweasel needs a hobby. (T minus 10 to jagweasel retaliatory posts. 9...8...7...)

I'd be remiss if I neglected to thank Mac for keeping the fukwit contingent occupied when they didn't have me to be juvenile at. (and for keeping me updated and not entirely de-looped.) It's nice to know we're all in each other's good hands. Gratitude too to the Star Chamber. The one of which you are a member, Cricket.

I mean the hands thing figuratively.

Thanks M.O.M. I love you guys.

--w--

My favorite one is when I do something and become a Jackass, a douche, and an immature slew of other totally unoriginal names, and the moment someone else is just as asinine, they become a good brother. Raging hypocrisy, that's the trademark of this forum sometimes.

For instance, Goddo and I were flying last week, when a certain player joined as blue. I'll call him player X. Also as blue was some random player I'd never met. Player Y.

"Hey Fella", said player X

"Hey," I replied. "How goes it?"

"Not you," said player X. "I was talking to Y. One"

He bombed, then quit.

I'm sure he's very proud of himself for sticking it to the big, bad, M.O.Ms.


There's only one thing to do, really: continue to treat them as I always have. I'll attempt to be friendly, honest, honorable, and in the face of sucn unreasonable raging criticism by association, I'll just ignore them. I hold the greatest respect for several pilots who seem to have it fixed in their heads that I don't like them, if only purely by association.

Sorry, had to get that off my chest.

Hi MOMrades
10K to go and I may knock a few more off tonight.
Planning to be in BoriMOM tomorrow from 10.00 GMT onwards until it's done
Looking forward to seeing you for a MOMfest
David

While I'm here I thought I'd mention a guy called cobraleader1
He seems to have devised a way of team killing without incurring a penalty!
I was about to drop a bomb on a hangar when he flew into my tail!
Thought it was an accident at first but the third time he did it I saw him fly on past me.
Perhaps some MOM love is required.

MAC,

You're M.O.M's douche . "Spring Fresh".

Go forth...."Formaldehyde Fresh" w/salt.

yakuza wrote: So is it still Fetish Night on Friday's at the Star Chamber?

And could someone tell me if I'ld left my leather whip there......Cos..um.... my wifes asking.

Umm...ahh...could your wife wait awhile, I'm errr....ummm....oiling it!

Okay MOMrads! For those of you who need a life, and don't have anything else to do on a Saturday night, I'm setting up to go for MORAF tomorrow night. People have been asking in game so I thought it would be good to mention it. They also been blowing the crap out of me! Get while the getting is good I guess..........York p.s. GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (mac)

Would be nice to be there Mr York,good luck

Ted, be sure to drop by the M.O.M thread when you're close and let us know which server we can find you in. I wouldn't want to miss it!

Go Lions, baby!

Buffalo is playing their home game at Ford Field. Monday Night Football for free? You bet.

Paul Mantz, Jr. wrote:

yakuza wrote:
Mac...... Who, Judy?

If I may.....

Judy was BIRDBRAINBESSE.
She was the love of my life for many years.
She was an extremely caring woman that has opened our home to 6 homeless Veterans.
She was my rock, my strength when my heart gave up.
She read this forum to me as I recouped from surgery and got to know and care for you folks, as I do.
She passed as we settled in for our evening read.

She was my DF copilot.

She is my Guardian Angel.......she's watching over us all now........

Fly high....my LOVE....fly high.

Sooo... Sorry to hear that Paul....
I was holding my breath...
It's That, That I Did Not Want To Hear....
She will be dearly missed.. but never forgoten...
U look after yourself Paul..
Pete.

Time and server?
Can't promise but I will try to be there despite the time difference.
Two in a day!!!

Happy Goddo and Sgt.York MORAF making day!!!!!!

The last known sighting of air chief marshal Goddo!!

Congratulations, Goddo, you've earned your cake!

Rick will be along shortly to add the icing.

Wonderful news!

M.O.M...home of MORAFS!

Hi guys.
My dad died yesterday. I probably won't play for a couple of days.
See you soon.

Prayers to you and your family, MAKI.

Remember, your M.O.M is here for you.

Paul

So sorry to hear of your loss Marcus.Your family are in my prayers.

M.O.Mrades,

I have invited young (14/6) FriedChicken to visit us.
As some may know I've taken him under my wing.
I gave him directions on manners and such.
He's a special friend to me. (Read between the lines.)
Please make him feel M.O.M'S gentle love.
If you need to pm me...post here. I'll get right back to you.
If you see him being rude on WC or in game just tell him that FLYMAGIC would be disappointed.
He understands gentle correction. Most people just hammer him.
I appreciate your patience.

What would you desire for your child?
Or old, senile FLYMAGIC?

Paul

Maki I'm sorry for your loss , I lost my dad 4 yrs ago it's gets easier as time goes by,just hang in cuz that's they want us to do..

And Fly /Paul I wish you well with fc,he listens to you more than anyone

Sorry for your loss Maki, you are in my thoughts.

Maki Boy wrote: Hi guys.
My dad died yesterday. I probably won't play for a couple of days.
See you soon.

Wishing you much strenght for the coming days.
Hope you and your loved ones can give eachother some comfort.

Ed

Tough break Maki. Hope to see you soon.

I'm going for it at 7 central. Very close

Congratulations, Sgt. York, you've earned your cake!

Rick will be along shortly to add the icing.

Way to go, Ted! Who would have thought that little Ted York from the mean streets of Hazel Park would grow up to become a MORAF?
You should hear all the celebratory gunshots going off for you, man!

Cricket wrote:

Way to go, Ted! Who would have thought that little Ted York from the mean streets of Hazel Park would grow up to become a MORAF?
You should hear all the celebratory gunshots going off for you, man!

Would the real John Holmes, please stand up?

Marcus, I'm very sorry to learn of your loss. Fathers are dropping like flies in here. These first few days will surely be the hardest, my condolences to you and yours. Stay strong for each other as best you can.

M.O.Ms, what say we declare a moratorium on loved ones dying for a while?

In related but more hopeful news, my Mom was considerably better today than she's been in weeks. We may have finally turned a corner. The full stop from lifelong life manager and 'round the clock caregiver to zero was such a jolt to her system, I'm inclined to believe that's what precipitated her falling ill once my dad passed away and the falling-forward-on-fumes daily grind passed with him.

Again, Marcus, take care of yourself through this difficult time.

Same goes for you, Paul, stay as healthy and as safe as Judy would have insisted you be.

Congratulations to Sgt York on your MORAFDOM.A job well done.

Congratulations on all the recent MOMORAFS that I haven't congratulated yet. I haven't been playing much here recently, I've been trying to spent a certain power companies budget for clearing rights of way and trying to get ready for a hunting trip that starts tomorrow and lasts for a week. I'll be back to normal after thanksgiving maybe.

If I don't see you guys before then, which is very likely because I've never seen any of you anyhow, HAPPY THANKSGIVING...

Marcus, your family is in my thoughts. Sorry for your loss. My Dad is 74 and due to the friend that I hung around for a long time until may, alcohol, I haven't seen much of him for 13 years. He's going hunting with me. My Dad, not the other. Should be a great time. A lot of stories to tell I'm sure.

Well you all have fun and I'll try to check in every so often...

Maki Boy, sorry to hear about your loss brother. Stay strong, Will keep you in my prayers.