Thanks guys, that was a really fun game. A lot of laughs. Thanks again. Yemx, please blue next time. Had another round of some really good laughs with Jethro Tull the game right after that one. Have not laughed that hard since playing that ctc with Ghandi. Makes up for this week.

Excuse me...uh...is this the line for the 7:20 IMAX showing of TITANIC?

Ahem. Mr. Speaker, esteemed members of this body, illustrious visitors, fellow Amurikans...

Put eight million monkeys with eight million typewriters into a room and eventually they will produce a tremendous amount of monkey-sh*t. By the same token, you will eventually realize that you have wasted the potential of a freakin' enormous room. I think I make my point.

I'm nobody's father, Paul. Not that I know of. I'm more like the big brother who's stuck watching the babies when he'd rather be getting stoned at the Eagles 75th anniversary reunion show. Because stoned is the only way anyone should ever have to sit through an Eagles show. I think I make my point.

Demands for apologies, refusals to apologize, private apologies, public apologies, private apologies made public, powerful personal back-stories, resignation and reinstatement ad nauseum, indignation both justified and just plain lame. The M.O.M Thread: It is a controversy, wrapped in a controversy, inside a controversy. Wrapped in Winston Churchill. Inside Russia. In 1939. I think I make my point.

I have my theories on all of this business that's transpired over the past few days, particularly on which member of M.O.M is not a normal, flawed human being. Hint: he is beady eyed. covered in white hair and has a propensity for rooting through trash. (I know...that doesn't really narrow it down) The rest of us, regrettably, are. Human, I mean. And flawed. As in, subject to making mistakes. The mistakes flying back and forth here have been thicker than killer bees at an Eagles reunion show. (one can dream)

I haven't ignored the calls for a "statement", I've merely opted to...ignore them. It's been my policy since day -1 to stand back and let the squad sort itself out. More eloquent voices than mine have always made themselves heard. (Pedrinho, how much per hour to teach me English?) There's nothing I could say that hasn't already been better said. Except, perhaps, this, "Stop acting like a bunch of Falclowns and get back to the business of plucking them." Interesting sidebar: The Falclones reportedly have a "M.O.M Hit List" and a covert edict to shoot M.O.Ms first, switch from a M.O.M's team when possible, and limit any contact with M.O.Ms. If that doesn't make you bust the buttons on your Dockers with pride I don't what will.

My point: we are not the self-important Dogfight squad that indulges in petty foolishness. We are not the humorless Dogfight squad that requires reminding of what is and isn't mature, adult behavior and interaction. We are not the Nazified Dogfight squad whose mascot member just got his first chest hair last week. We are so far from that, we are not even a Dogfight squad. We are an international internet bowling team waiting for MMORPG bowling to be introduced. Yet another curve of which we are ahead. Of.

The finer point of my point: Brian Strachan broke his back. RiC0's little girl had surgery. Ronnie Biggs is stationed in the Middle East training combat troops some of whom just got their first chest hair last week. "But gee Wally, I'm really worried about the definition of spawn-killing." Gimme a W. Gimme a T. Gimme a F. What does that spell? K-e-e-p t-h-i-s m-o-n-k-e-y-s-h-*-t i-n p-e-r-s-p-e-c-t-i-v-e.

I love you guys so much it's going to sadden me deeply when I have to kill every third one of you for falconian conduct unbecoming a M.O.M.

NOW THEN...

M.O.M is Subdividing!

In April M.O.M, the squad so big they had to M it twice, will be partitioned into "Flights". Each Flight will consist of between 4 and 12 members and will be themed on the basis of...you tell me. Do you want to be Flight Mates with fellow members in your relative neck of the world? Are there M.O.Ms with whom you have a "special bond" we don't want to know about? Complimentary playing styles? Want to be in the M.O.M flight with all the hottest chicks, like killer bees at an Eagles show? Let me know. Keep in mind, when Time Travel and Squad Wars are launched this will be the "line", like a National Hockey League team has lines, that you'll play on/with. In addition to the squad logo your Flight will have its own badge and superficially clever motto. Because superficial cleverness is what we're all about here at M.O.M.

I told you big, exciting changes were coming to M.O.M, didn't I? Well...instead, you get this. Get in line to get Lined up!

"Hey Wally, I found these raisins in my pocket. Y'think they're still good?"

"Gosh Beave, you're such a dope...those aren't raisins, they're falcon droppings."

"Oh...okay. So...are they still good?"

I think I make my point.

In short terms wigs has just started an all out bidding war!

Will start the bidding at $60 for BStrachen and $55 for Dentinhead.

Brilliant Idea Rick. Howzabout Star Chamber versus the rest...no wait. We've already thought of that.

Seriously, I would enjoy a bit of transatlantic banter. I live in Oz but still have my "touch a hair on my head and the king will send a gunboat" British passport. Perhaps the Brits could educate you about real sport. Take proper football for example - the clue is in the name! We might also pursuade you that a world series, to be credible, should have more than one nation's participation. In my household we refer to July 4th as British thanksgiving day. The Brits are the cleverest. Did you know that it was the Brits who invented the Atom bomb? But the really clever part was to pursuade the Americans to build and test it in their country!
And so it goes on....late for two wars, poor spelling, stuck with gallons and inches, set fire to the Hindenburg, killed King Kong, funded the IRA for thirty years just to keep us match fit for Afghanistan, gave birth to Tiger Woods, killed the Kennedys, last year funded 75% of the UN's operations, provided security and fisheries protection for almost all small Pacific nations, managed the biggest International aid network in the world....wait, what was I thinking? Forget the last three. They may be true but they have no relevance to my thesis that Britain is better.

So, adjusting mouthguard and tightening laces. Who's for a bit of old fashioned red white and blue argy bargy?

Ronnie Biggs wrote: Brilliant Idea Rick. Howzabout Star Chamber versus the rest...no wait. We've already thought of that.

Seriously, I would enjoy a bit of transatlantic banter. I live in Oz but still have my "touch a hair on my head and the king will send a gunboat" British passport. Perhaps the Brits could educate you about real sport. Take proper football for example - the clue is in the name! We might also pursuade you that a world series, to be credible, should have more than one nation's participation. In my household we refer to July 4th as British thanksgiving day. The Brits are the cleverest. Did you know that it was the Brits who invented the Atom bomb? But the really clever part was to pursuade the Americans to build and test it in their country!
And so it goes on....late for two wars, poor spelling, stuck with gallons and inches, set fire to the Hindenburg, killed King Kong, funded the IRA for thirty years just to keep us match fit for Afghanistan, gave birth to Tiger Woods, killed the Kennedys, last year funded 75% of the UN's operations, provided security and fisheries protection for almost all small Pacific nations, managed the biggest International aid network in the world....wait, what was I thinking? Forget the last three. They may be true but they have no relevance to my thesis the Britain is better.

So, adjusting mouthguard and tightening laces. Who's for a bit of old fashioned red white and blue argy bargy?

Hey Biggs I'm with you, I'll even change my name to 'Jack Mills', then we can be the villains of MOM....
One question, can we pretend that Sweden is now part of Britain? Can think of a swede that could take on the language killers with us.

Richyroo wrote:

Ronnie Biggs wrote: Brilliant Idea Rick. Howzabout Star Chamber versus the rest...no wait. We've already thought of that.

Seriously, I would enjoy a bit of transatlantic banter. I live in Oz but still have my "touch a hair on my head and the king will send a gunboat" British passport. Perhaps the Brits could educate you about real sport. Take proper football for example - the clue is in the name! We might also pursuade you that a world series, to be credible, should have more than one nation's participation. In my household we refer to July 4th as British thanksgiving day. The Brits are the cleverest. Did you know that it was the Brits who invented the Atom bomb? But the really clever part was to pursuade the Americans to build and test it in their country!
And so it goes on....late for two wars, poor spelling, stuck with gallons and inches, set fire to the Hindenburg, killed King Kong, funded the IRA for thirty years just to keep us match fit for Afghanistan, gave birth to Tiger Woods, killed the Kennedys, last year funded 75% of the UN's operations, provided security and fisheries protection for almost all small Pacific nations, managed the biggest International aid network in the world....wait, what was I thinking? Forget the last three. They may be true but they have no relevance to my thesis the Britain is better.

So, adjusting mouthguard and tightening laces. Who's for a bit of old fashioned red white and blue argy bargy?

Hey Biggs I'm with you, I'll even change my name to 'Jack Mills', then we can be the villains of MOM....
One question, can we pretend that Sweden is now part of Britain? Can think of a swede that could take on the language killers with us.

Richy, Jack Mills? As I recall, he was the train driver beaten half to death by Biggs and the gang. You are the eternal victim! I will not allow you to enter into an abusive relationship with me. Stay as Richy - your personality shines through as you are.

Sweden and Britain should be aligned. Old Europe versus New World, traditions versus habits, royalty versus Bill Gates. My only complaint a bout Sweden, apart form ABBA, Bjorn Borg and IKEA is their rediculous grace and beauty as a race. This is because the vikings took all the good looking women home with them. Just think how the English, Irish and Scots could look now if we'd been more organised then!

Well in that case I suggest I name myself, 'StupidOfM.O.M', that's the only other name I remember from the train robbery, just googled it and yes, of course, you're 100% correct.

As for ikea, Bjorn Borg and abba, please dont forget that poxy Bjork!! (Half Swedish but all the same....GRRRR)

Richyroo wrote: Well in that case I suggest I name myself, 'StupidOfM.O.M', that's the only other name I remember from the train robbery, just googled it and yes, of course, you're 100% correct.

As for ikea, Bjorn Borg and abba, please dont forget that poxy Bjork!! (Half Swedish but all the same....GRRRR)

Yeah, if you like Iron Maiden, Bjork would be hard work.

Ok, I have a confession, I don't like iron maiden and I don't like Bjork I'm so sorry...

(Awaits negative karma)

I like Bjork, well maybe not her singing, but I like her!
But isn't she Icelandic, ok they were from Vikings, so now we need some Russians, did you know Moscow was founded by Viking invaders! And what about Welsh independence?
Then again those archers at Agincourt were Welshmen, so we saved the English crown in a way, therefore England belongs to and is a part of Wales!

Glad to see the banner back Richy, was that the frying pan inducement. Welcome properly to you Mr Biggs, nice banner, he's a clever one that wiggy.

Of course, John, you're right about Bjork being Icelandic. She's also quite good.
I also agree that England should be part of Wales, but only until the next Six Nations tournament when the true world order will be restored.

Big thanks to wig tonight. Long, long, long mission. Shot me down and tormented me all freaking night. Put up with my whining too! Good guy. He might be old, he might be a man but he was a gentleman tonight. Oh....... And muck was the bomb too! Thanks muck!


[e] KP

Three posts I've written on this flight bidness and deleted them all. What a twist, Rick! Never saw it coming. Gonna have to do some thinking on this one.

RB and Roo... Great match! But I get MrsRoo if she ever MOMs-up.

Geography, flight style, fighting style, complementary hair pieces, common interests... How to choose!?! And then we gotta come up with a logo and motto and matching wardrobe! Rick I don't know whether to hug ya or smack ya in the back of the head!

Coming soon to a ... "Flight" near you?

The "NOBODY Expects the Spanish Inquisition!" flight.

Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... and nice red uniforms.

Only rules: upon entering a game, shout "NOBODY Expects the Spanish Inquisition!" Repeat at will thereafter along with any bits from the skit as suits local conditions.

For ease of texting an acronym may be used: N.E.T.S.I. ! But then nobody will know what you're talking about, but that's OK because nobody expects MOMs to make any sense anyway. And who cares what Nobody thinks? I mean, just look at the guy's stats:

Stats for Nobody:
Top # 22979
Name Game Nobody
Rank Lieutenant (3)
# of kills 2
# hangars bombed 0
# of deads 38
# crashed 39
Won Games 8

Anyhoo, I'll be accepting bribes for the coveted roles of Cardinal Ximinez of Spain, Cardinal Biggles and Cardinal Fang... Oh, and as Pope I can't be running this flight. I'm just throwing out ideas here ...

ParrotHead wrote: RB and Roo... Great match! But I get MrsRoo if she ever MOMs-up.

I have been asked my someone in somewhere about this something of a subject and I deflected the question.....

The last M is man, so I didnt think she could apply, also, she would be 'The First Lady of M.O.M' and this would only inflate her continuously growing ego. Well now I've mentioned her ego, maybe she would fit in naturally. Either way, I'm not going to suggest such a ridiculous idea.

LESA the Nippon Nymph was the first lady. The Mrs would be the Vice First Lady I guess...

Correction, Conoco was the first young lady prodigy (but she may have dropped off the roster?)

Correction again, i see Conoco and LESA are still on the roster but have been ... gasp .... "grayed" (or "greyed" for you Brits). And I forgot to mention Susi-Harakiri who remains un-gra(e)yed.

Not sure about your carma issue chocks ....but i can say it just went up , that round was on me have a good one bud

bopes wrote: LESA the Nippon Nymph was the first lady. The Mrs would be the Vice First Lady I guess...

Correction, Conoco was the first young lady prodigy (but she may have dropped off the roster?)

Correction again, i see Conoco and LESA are still on the roster but have been ... gasp .... "grayed" (or "greyed" for you Brits). And I forgot to mention Susi-Harakiri who remains un-gra(e)yed.

Wow, I saw Lesa but wasn't sure and when I went on a hunt a couple of weeks ago through the early MOM days I saw a post from a certain person, possibly named after a four legged creature that barks which suggested this should be kept Men only...... As for Conoco and Susi-Haraki, I didnt realise. sorry to them all either way

I'm now understanding this much better so thanks for taking me out of the GREY area.

See Roo(MrsRoo). Rule #1. We don't care if its a he, a she, a he-she,a herhim or whatever. We equally discriminate/don't descriminate all.

Mrs R you can tell everyone it stands for ma'am since you like that so much. Besides, if your in the squad, maybe ole wishywashy over there won't be so quick to strip next time. But hey, I'm a M.O.M-noob. I have no power/say-so. Just a suggestion that you could apply if you wanted.

Thanks,
Parrot (a flightless bird)

ParrotHead wrote: See Roo(MrsRoo). Rule #1. We don't care if its a he, a she, a he-she,a herhim or whatever. We equally discriminate/don't descriminate all.

Mrs R you can tell everyone it stands for ma'am since you like that so much. Besides, if your in the squad, maybe ole wishywashy over there won't be so quick to strip next time. But hey, I'm a M.O.M-noob. I have no power/say-so. Just a suggestion that you could apply if you wanted.

Thanks,
Parrot (a flightless bird)

In the last week I have learned those rules don't mean a damn thing so we are free to do what we want anyway...
We would welcome you with open arms..!!!

It has come to my attention that the MOM group was participating in a POOL that was based upon my lack of hanger knowledge. I do not mind, I can take a joke( I wonder about some of the others though ). However this was very insensitive, I demand a written apology from all involved. I am a human being, I have feelings.


See the pictures below of what I uncovered.

ParrotHead wrote: But I get MrsRoo if she ever MOMs-up.

Geography, complementary hair pieces,... and matching wardrobe!

If she does, MrsRoo is mine. We share dresses for heaven sake!!!

Davy Crockett wrote: It has come to my attention that the MOM group was participating in a POOL that was based upon my lack of hanger knowledge. I do not mind, I can take a joke( I wonder about some of the others though ). However this was very insensitive, I demand a written apology from all involved. I am a human being, I have feelings.


See the pictures below of what I uncovered.

Fantastic!
You forgot about Crazy Crockett

bellsaj wrote:

ParrotHead wrote: But I get MrsRoo if she ever MOMs-up.

Geography, complementary hair pieces,... and matching wardrobe!

If she does, MrsRoo is mine. We share dresses for heaven sake!!!

Back off tinkerboy, I'll string ya up and beat ya like a piñata. I called her first!

ParrotHead wrote:

bellsaj wrote:

ParrotHead wrote: But I get MrsRoo if she ever MOMs-up.

Geography, complementary hair pieces,... and matching wardrobe!

If she does, MrsRoo is mine. We share dresses for heaven sake!!!

Back off tinkerboy, I'll string ya up and beat ya like a piñata. I called her first!

HEY!!!
I wear dresses but you will never I repeat NEVER get me to wear string again.
Last time you couldn't keep your hands to your self.
My tooshie is my tooshie, and I don't want to have your oily fingerprints all over it again.
Do you know how hard those stains where to get rid of, huh?
And don't make me have to spank you with the magic wand, just back down soldier.

WIG is amazing.

While looking for my pants, I found an older pair. (my teeth were in the pocket)

What's amazing is that WIG didn't know this until now is that whenever I have had to make major decisions in life I think of this song.



We have a couple of friends making major decisions at this time.
I hope they feel the hope and inspiration as I always do.

My advice is to always pursue your dreams.

I did. I changed my name and joined M.O.M.

Parrot and Bellsaj, don't you feel a little embarrassed that 'The Wig' actually almost name checked you both in the following.......

. Wigbomb wrote: are there M.O.Ms with whom you have a "special bond" we don't want to know about?

[e]FlyMagic wrote: WIG is amazing.

While looking for my pants, I found an older pair. (my teeth were in the pocket)

What's amazing is that WIG didn't know this until now is that whenever I have had to make major decisions in life I think of this song.

We have a couple of friends making major decisions at this time.
I hope they feel the hope and inspiration as I always do.

My advice is to always pursue your dreams.

I did. I changed my name and joined M.O.M.

There, these pants feel just right....

M4rtin wrote: Thanks guys, that was a really fun game. A lot of laughs. Thanks again. Yemx, please blue next time. Had another round of some really good laughs with Jethro Tull the game right after that one. Have not laughed that hard since playing that ctc with Ghandi. Makes up for this week.

Hmm... For those who doesn't know it, I pl4y 4s JethroTull - so, Martin, c4n you refresh my memory? I don't remember wh4t you 4re t4lking 4bout... I remember pl4ying with you yesterd4y, but don't know the specific point you 4re refering to...

And Wig, your last post was the best one - the first half of it, I mean. The second half... hmmm... Can you elaborate, please, this multi-squad thing?
And how much is needed to bribe you all to be in the same team as Strachan, Dent and Wig?

[e]FlyMagic wrote: WIG is amazing.

While looking for my pants, I found an older pair. (my teeth were in the pocket)

What's amazing is that WIG didn't know this until now is that whenever I have had to make major decisions in life I think of this song.

We have a couple of friends making major decisions at this time.
I hope they feel the hope and inspiration as I always do.

My advice is to always pursue your dreams.

I did. I changed my name and joined M.O.M.

magics not dead!