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Punic Hebil
Centurion
(id: Punic Hoplite)

posted 17 May 2013 00:12 EDT (US)

The Man with the Laughs

Gooooooooood-byyyyyyye Vietnaaaaam! That's right, I'm history... I'm outta here. I got the lucky ticket home, baby. Rollin, rollin, rollin'... keep them wagons rollin', rawhide! Yeah, that's right... the final Adrian Cronauer broadcast... and this one is brought to you by our friends at the Pentagon. Remember the people who brought you Korea? That's right, the U.S. Army. If it's being done correctly, here or abroad, it's probably not being done by the Army.

In honor of Robin Williams, I've decided to forsake the rules and simple post a lot of what made him special to us: his humor and ability to make us laugh!!

Genie: [turns into a cheerleader] Rick 'em, rack 'em, rock 'em, rake! Stick that sword into that snake!
Jafar: You stay out of this!
Genie: [Weakly] Jafar, Jafar, he's our man; if he can't do it, great!

When Christopher Reeve was in the hospital after his accident, Robin came to visit him. Reeve said this about that surprise visit:

Then, at an especially bleak moment, the door flew open and in hurried a squat fellow with a blue scrub hat and a yellow surgical gown and glasses, speaking in a Russian accent. He announced that he was my proctologist, and that he had to examine me immediately...it was Robin Williams...for the first time since the accident, I laughed. My old friend had helped me know that somehow I was going to be okay.

When Stephan Spielberg was filming "Schindler's List", Robin would call him to cheer him up. I think I only called him once, maybe twice. I called him when I was representing People for the Valdheimers Association. A society devoted to helping raise money to help older Germans who had forgotten everything before 1945. I remember him laughing and going 'thank you.'"

WARNING: Language

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[This message has been edited by Terikel Grayhair (edited 12-13-2014 @ 02:35 PM).]

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Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 13 December 2014 14:33 EDT (US) 2026 / 2504

Its the Christmas Rush.

Shopping, cutting down trees and putting them up inside houses, caring for little ones and exams, etc.

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Awesome Eagle
Spear of Mars
(id: awesomated88)

posted 14 December 2014 01:16 EDT (US) 2027 / 2504

Speaking of which, what are your Christmas traditions? My Christmas Day is governed by tradition:
Early Christmas gifts with a breakfast of fruit and crossaints. The lunch with my grandmother and more presents, then dinner with my extended family that's is utterly annoying and outdated as a tradition. What is yours?

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Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 14 December 2014 06:17 EDT (US) 2028 / 2504

My Christmas (we call it Jul) is pretty much the same as always:

Go forth into the skaugen (forest) and chop down a likely tree. Capture three reindeer and tie them to the tree in order to get it home. Once at home, slaughter the reindeer and let the meat ripen. This happens late November/December.

Then I get my crew together, break out the longships, and sail to the south to get presents. The wife likes jewelry- so we hit up a church. The kid likes toys- the smithy and rich houses get a visit. The thralls like beer- so we raid a few taverns as well. Then we load all this onto the ships and head home.

On the fourth day after the longest night, we notice that the sun is returning. So we have a gret feast and give out the ~~spoils~~ presents and drink like rivers. The next day we all deal with the hangovers in our own way- mine is the Hair of the Dog that Bit me- I down a fifth of whiskey and bite the mutt that growled first. Usually works.

[This message has been edited by Terikel Grayhair (edited 12-14-2014 @ 06:32 AM).]

Jetkill Fastmurder
Legionary
(id: Mayank Sharma)

posted 14 December 2014 11:42 EDT (US) 2029 / 2504

Well we don't really celebrate Christmas, except in my school (which is a missionary school) so we just pester our mother to get us a small bread cake.

Alex_the_Bold
Legionary

posted 16 December 2014 14:17 EDT (US) 2030 / 2504

Well, there's usually nothing special about Christmas in our home. Just a lunch with my extended family...

Invincibility lies in defence, while the possibility of victory in the attack -Sun Tzu
Akouson me, pataxon de (hit me, but first listen to me)-Themistocles to Euribiadis prior to the battle of Salamis.

Awesome Eagle
Spear of Mars
(id: awesomated88)

posted 25 December 2014 19:25 EDT (US) 2031 / 2504

Anyone seen the interview yet? Is it decent?

Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 01 January 2015 05:36 EDT (US) 2032 / 2504

Happy 2015!

(First post in new year)

Punic Hebil
Centurion
(id: Punic Hoplite)

posted 01 January 2015 10:51 EDT (US) 2033 / 2504

Where have you been?? You haven't talked since last year!

I am the Carthaginian who became an angel, and surrendered his wings for a life on the sea of battle.

My magic screen is constantly bombarded with nubile young things eager to please these old eyes. This truly is a wonderful period in which to exist! - Terikel the Deflowerer

Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 05 January 2015 02:54 EDT (US) 2034 / 2504

I can go decades without saying a word should I so choose....

EnemyofJupitor
HG Alumnus Superbus

posted 07 January 2015 05:54 EDT (US) 2035 / 2504

I'd rather you didn't. It's mildly frightening having someone sit in the corner dressed in mail armour not saying a word.

And I shall go Softly into the Night Taking my Dreams As will You

General Sajaru
Tribunus Laticlavius

posted 07 January 2015 07:46 EDT (US) 2036 / 2504

But that's Terikel's best look.

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Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 07 January 2015 08:52 EDT (US) 2037 / 2504

It is not for nothing the North knows me as the Brooding Viking...

Or is it amongst the women I am known as the Breeding Viking?

I forget which. It matter not. I am as I am, and am happy with that.

Awesome Eagle
Spear of Mars
(id: awesomated88)

posted 07 January 2015 16:23 EDT (US) 2038 / 2504

I highly doubt that you could resist the temptation of telling a war story and breaking your silence.

Also- exactly how much of Scandinavia has Terikel in the their genes?

Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 09 January 2015 03:02 EDT (US) 2039 / 2504

Dunno...

Good question. Lets see, 1300 years by a dozen or so new women per year, of which roughly one fifth of the couplings would result in a Terikeling... Small communities with horny and rapacious men led to the Viking Age and the first great migration (The Viking Age was caused by Terikelings looking to screw something that was not a cousin, thus had to go abroad in search of wives and lovers). That lasted three hundred years.... Then came the Black Death so reset all calculations...I survived it, thus was stronger and could spread better among the other survivors (we do have such good taste and a zest for life, plus my survival genes were passed down so many other survivors shared them)... We were more fertile, thus double the previous calcs... And their kids having kids and in the various valley communities would lead to inbreeding thus the second great migration waves. Four point eight kids per descendant over 32 generations, squared..

I'd say in the vicinity of 40 percent.

[This message has been edited by Terikel Grayhair (edited 01-09-2015 @ 03:04 AM).]

Alex_the_Bold
Legionary

posted 09 January 2015 15:56 EDT (US) 2040 / 2504

Wow! That's how the history of Norway was shaped...

BTW, happy New Year (late due to technical difficulties)...

BastWorshiper
Sensei

posted 12 January 2015 08:27 EDT (US) 2041 / 2504

Hello All! Holidays have past, yet there is still much to do; but I couldn't resist dropping in to quickly say a Happy New Year to you All!

"It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do.
Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhausting one. Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen." -- Jerome K. Jerome

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ERADICATE CONDESCENSION! (That means don't talk down to people.)

Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 13 January 2015 00:37 EDT (US) 2042 / 2504

Thanks, and please visit more often!

(The Tavern sells more ale when people come inside)

DominicusUltimus
Legate

posted 14 January 2015 01:05 EDT (US) 2043 / 2504

A belated Happy New Year everyone! I was also unable to post due to certain technical difficulties but it's nice to some familiar faces (looking at you Bast

) stop by

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Excelsior
Legionary

posted 14 January 2015 08:11 EDT (US) 2044 / 2504

i have a quick question, and I'm not sure it should go here or troubleshooting. Maybe just a buddy asking a buddy how to do something?

I recently downloaded EB, but whenever I start the game, it takes forever to load into the game, forever to load up the faction/saved game, forever to load into the battle, forever to load out of the battle, and forever to process the AI's turn. But, XGM runs just fine on my rig. What gives?

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Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 14 January 2015 12:04 EDT (US) 2045 / 2504

Your machine does not like barbarians.

Hit it with a battleaxe a time or two to give it an instant attitude adjustment. Should it still work afterwards, I doubt it will give you any more problems. If it does, repeat.

(Hint: Never take technical advice from a Viking who thinks the longbow the peak of technical development)

Scipii
TWH Seraph

posted 14 January 2015 13:22 EDT (US) 2046 / 2504

Well it looks like we know what one of the next Total War game will be thanks to the Art of Total War book. Bring on Total Warhammer (Total War: Warhammer), Whaaagh!

Bit of a Freudian slip on the part of CA me thinks.

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EnemyofJupitor
HG Alumnus Superbus

posted 14 January 2015 15:07 EDT (US) 2047 / 2504

I reckon that could be great fun actually.
Also, I saw Night at the museum 3, the last one Robin Williams is in of course. His last speech is a lot harsher in hindsight I think.

And I shall go Softly into the Night Taking my Dreams As will You

EnemyofJupitor
HG Alumnus Superbus

posted 16 January 2015 09:16 EDT (US) 2048 / 2504

Absolutely typical. I resign from running this place, then I find one of the newbies at my Archery club is in fact a guy who helps over at TWC (did the music tools tutorial guide for Rome 2), and went to the mod conference last year. And he's going to the one this year too.

Ack.

And I shall go Softly into the Night Taking my Dreams As will You

Terikel Grayhair
Imperator
(id: Terikel706)

posted 16 January 2015 10:28 EDT (US) 2049 / 2504

Send him over our way, dude.

EnemyofJupitor
HG Alumnus Superbus

posted 17 January 2015 07:12 EDT (US) 2050 / 2504

Already tried

And I shall go Softly into the Night Taking my Dreams As will You

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