All about me!

I thought it might be a good idea for the rest of us to introduce ourselves as well. I know we have a couple of newer members who really don't know who any of us "regulars" are. So without further adieu...

My name is Kevin and I am on of the co-founders of this community. I'm 43 years old, a Christian (I've been told you can't talk religion or politics so we can leave it at that ), a huge hockey fan and a lover of all Boston sports teams. (with the exception of the 49ers, I grew up watching Montana play) I'm a gamer and have been ever since the Atari 2600 days. I took a little hiatus from gaming for a bit but shortly before I met my wife I decided to buy an Xbox 360 and haven't looked back. I'm on most nights at some point or another so if you are on my friends list and feel like playing something, PLEASE send me a message. I'd much rather play something that has co-op than something that is single player.

My goals for this site would be to bring like-minded people together for gaming and friendship. I've made some really good friends here and have had a TON of laughs!

If there is anything you'd like to know about me and/or this site... please feel free to ask.

My gamer tag: JohnPicklewilly is a derivative from a name I used in high school. I loathed my World History class and the teacher as well. I refused to do the homework, tests, quizzes, etc. So, I turned in a blank piece of paper for each assignment and signed it John Pickledick III. I didn't think Pickledick would make it past the sensors, so I chose Picklewilly. My gamertag used to be Dee D Dee. It's a phrase taken from a Carlos Mencia comedy routine.

My name: Greg Russell

My age: 57. Probably old enough to be y'all's daddy.

My family: I've been married to the current Mrs. Russell for 15 years. She's a keeper. I have two grown children: a daughter that's 35 and a son that's 33. I have four grandchildren that range from 6 months - 12 years old. They will be achievement hounds if grandpa has anything to do with it.

My occupation: I am a data analyst for the physician's division of a large health network in the Cincinnati, OH area. It's a great gig!

My hobbies: I enjoy gaming (of course), reading, music and aquariums. I listen to ALL kinds of music except opera. Blues is my favorite. I currently have a 90 gallon reef aquarium.

My pets: I don't consider my fish pets. I don't name them. Makes it easier when you have to give them the full body swirly. I have four dogs. Bella is a five year old Jack Russell. She was a rescue and is my personal buddy and body guard. Sasha is a four year old Long Haired Chihuahua. Yes, she is yappy. Penny is a two year old Long Haired Chihuahua. She tips the scales at 4.5 pounds. Most of that is ego. Rusty is a new addition to the family. He's a 9 week old Pomeranian. He weighs in at a whopping 2.25 pounds.

Other stuff: Our house keeps me busy so I don't get to game as much as I like. I met ZZ Top at a concert. The bass player hit on my wife. My daddy was a preacher and, yes, what they say about preachers' kids is true. I can play guitar, a little bit of piano and learned one song on the fiddle. I don't eat anything orange. Not sure why. I've never tasted pizza.

makes my post look not well thought out...

xstaggerxleex wrote:makes my post look not well thought out...

Dude, you share as much or as little as you want. We're just happy to have another new face to hang out with!

xstaggerxleex wrote:makes my post look not well thought out...

We certainly don't judge here...

I thought your post was perfect... looking forward to gaming with you. Any interest in Gears 2 Annex achievement? We have a session next Monday the 25th if so.

JohnPicklewilly wrote:

xstaggerxleex wrote:makes my post look not well thought out...

Dude, you share as much or as little as you want.  We're just happy to have another new face to hang out with!

THIS!

JohnPicklewilly wrote:

xstaggerxleex wrote:makes my post look not well thought out...

Dude, you share as much or as little as you want.  We're just happy to have another new face to hang out with!

I should have added a sarcasm emoji

Annex: Now with execution rules?

Yes JPW... You are old enough to by my daddy. Thankfully not granddaddy though.

xstaggerxleex wrote:Annex: Now with execution rules?

Yeah, we've been attempting to do this on Monday nights and last week we actually made some progress. The week before not so much. lol You are more than welcome to join in. Now let's just hope the severs cooperate with us.

Next week is tough for me, my oldest has theater rehearsal and shows all week,