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Originally Posted by TarJak (Post 1762632)

I did and they didn't have much to do with saving lives at the time.

Well done Jeff. This gets my vote for post of tthe year.

Then stick a nomination in ya mongrel :DL

I'm glad to hear this person got his planes on the rise again, and didn't pass crushdepth. I hope he/she can keep faith in better days to come.

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Originally Posted by Pisces (Post 1762769)

I'm glad to hear this person got his planes on the rise again, and didn't pass crushdepth. I hope he/she can keep faith in better days to come.

Hopefully they can/will :sunny:

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Originally Posted by privateer (Post 1762411)

Texans are only number 2 on the Worst Drivers list in the U.S.A.!
They learn from New Yorkers!!
:har:

Folks here in Utah would disagree, though I remember once in my ski-shuttle days seeing a guy pull a huge bonehead mistake, and one of my passengers saying "Must think he's a Massachussetts driver."

From all the contacts I have with this person?
(We now E-Mail each other nearly everyday)
They are doing great.

I still hold that had there been no SubSim?
I'd have never done what I did.
And they would never have found it.
There would have been no PM.

I still have not asked for permission to post anything told to me in the PM that blew me away.

I really hope that as the 2 of us build trust?
That person will post something on thier own.
Not to make me out as some Hero (Which I'm not by any means!).
But as a way to show all here, that what We do as Members has an impact way beyound what We think it has!

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Originally Posted by jimbuna (Post 1762766)

Then stick a nomination in ya mongrel :DL

I would if I could find out where to do it.:O:

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve (Post 1763060)

Folks here in Utah would disagree, though I remember once in my ski-shuttle days seeing a guy pull a huge bonehead mistake, and one of my passengers saying "Must think he's a Massachussetts driver."

Also known as, "you drive like a Kennedy." :03:

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve (Post 1761700)

No, I remember when there was no MTV.

Was that before the first battle of bull run? :har:

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Originally Posted by TarJak (Post 1763080)

I would if I could find out where to do it.:O:

I thought you had access to the Best of SubSim Committee section....or was that last year? :hmmm:

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Originally Posted by jimbuna (Post 1763203)

I thought you had access to the Best of SubSim Committee section....or was that last year? :hmmm:

Time to call up the nursing home and book yerself a room Jim. That was last year. Aramike hasn't cranked up this years version.:03:

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Originally Posted by TarJak (Post 1763210)

Time to call up the nursing home and book yerself a room Jim. That was last year. Aramike hasn't cranked up this years version.:03:

It's still there mate....I'll nominate it.

Done!!

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Originally Posted by Kongo Otto (Post 1763155)

Was that before the first battle of bull run? :har:

*looks down his nose*

Do I know you?

I wasnt goign to post anything in forums...until privateer sent me the link for this thread....

I am a very private person so when i first read this thread i was like WTH...then i pondered over it for a few days and thought alls cool....
then i thought hmmm i better post something to support privateer so ya all didnt think he was talking thru his hat...lol

so for the ones that have posted in here this is my original pm to privateer so it kinda explains it all in a few lines...

Hi

i have wanted to send you a thank you email for awhile so this is it....
I am a 50 yr old male living in australia...a couple of years ago my health nosedived and due to this i lost everything in my life...business home cars bikes etc etc etc...during the early months of this i was introduced to a 3d virtual world and with 24 hours a day sitting on my butt doing nothing i started playing with model remapping in this world and got the bug....now the virtual world i use has gr2 files and they do not allow access to the obj files so remapping was always hit and miss....over a period of time my health and mental state degenerated to the level where i was under mental treatments and counselling and one of the resuts of this was a number of suicide attempts i went thru......during this time i was looking at the gr2 files and how to extract models from them....i found your thread about the small program you were working on and downloaded the early version you did.....and damn i could extract the model files from the gr2;s...it wasnt perfect but to me it was wonderful...i was gobsamcked and excited so this took my interest to a new and higher level in 3d editing of maps...

The reason i wish to thank you is that your little app i found came at probably the lowest point in my life and it alone gave me a sense of purpose and direction and helped me to have a reason for being around...so yea in a way your unselfish actions in making this app are a large part of the reason i am still breathing today...you gave me a new sense of purpose

SO....I would like to thank you sir for your actions even tho you would have no idea how it could affect others in the world.....your a legend and I thank you

P.S i only joined this site to be able to message you...all the work i see in here is amazing but way above my ability...lol.....once again ty

so yea for the folks that are curious that is about it.....

on another train of thought...no i am not going to play submarine games...but for the record....i am amazed at the ability and talent in this site....when i look at the many screenshots i have seen in here i am staggered at all your stuff and it shows that what i do is really amateur hour...lol...

anyway folks take care all and ty for the ones that posted some kind words in this thread

and finally once again a big thank you to privateer...dude ya a legend

with regards
monaro66

Well, WELCOME ABOARD! :sunny:

I'm glad you found help. Stop in again and say "Hi" sometime.

@monaro66: Welcome and thank you so much for sharing a little of your story with us. I hope that things are going well for you now and continue to do so in the future. :sunny:

Obviously you know this to some degree already, but I think if you stick around you will find this to be one of the friendliest and most supportive places you will ever encounter, online or off. And it's okay if you don't play any submarine games, we promise not to hold it against you. :D

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Originally Posted by monaro66 (Post 1764140)

...dude ya a legend

Well I've heard him called a few things. :hmmm:

And it's usually good. :03:

Privateer seems to get to grips with the seemingly impossible ideas and make them come good. Of course, he's not alone, but there are very few here that can do what he does with such persistence (stubborness) and I will join you in publicly thanking him, and indeed call him a legend. He can also build walls, fit kitchens, and jump out of aeroplanes. But not all at once, I'm guessing?

:salute:Thank you, Privateer!:salute:

As for you, welcome aboard, even if it's just a passing visit - but I'd like to think not. And hell, I don't even know what a GR2 file is - let alone know about the obj files inside :doh:. So once you've fiddled with your world why not come back and work your magic in ours? There are other modders here that don't play! :D

It sound's like you've not had the best of times - I hope they're just around the next corner! - Herr-Berbunch

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Originally Posted by monaro66 (Post 1764140)

I wasnt goign to post anything in forums...until privateer sent me the link for this thread....

I am a very private person so when i first read this thread i was like WTH...then i pondered over it for a few days and thought alls cool....
then i thought hmmm i better post something to support privateer so ya all didnt think he was talking thru his hat...lol

so for the ones that have posted in here this is my original pm to privateer so it kinda explains it all in a few lines...

Hi

i have wanted to send you a thank you email for awhile so this is it....
I am a 50 yr old male living in australia...a couple of years ago my health nosedived and due to this i lost everything in my life...business home cars bikes etc etc etc...during the early months of this i was introduced to a 3d virtual world and with 24 hours a day sitting on my butt doing nothing i started playing with model remapping in this world and got the bug....now the virtual world i use has gr2 files and they do not allow access to the obj files so remapping was always hit and miss....over a period of time my health and mental state degenerated to the level where i was under mental treatments and counselling and one of the resuts of this was a number of suicide attempts i went thru......during this time i was looking at the gr2 files and how to extract models from them....i found your thread about the small program you were working on and downloaded the early version you did.....and damn i could extract the model files from the gr2;s...it wasnt perfect but to me it was wonderful...i was gobsamcked and excited so this took my interest to a new and higher level in 3d editing of maps...

The reason i wish to thank you is that your little app i found came at probably the lowest point in my life and it alone gave me a sense of purpose and direction and helped me to have a reason for being around...so yea in a way your unselfish actions in making this app are a large part of the reason i am still breathing today...you gave me a new sense of purpose

SO....I would like to thank you sir for your actions even tho you would have no idea how it could affect others in the world.....your a legend and I thank you

P.S i only joined this site to be able to message you...all the work i see in here is amazing but way above my ability...lol.....once again ty

so yea for the folks that are curious that is about it.....

on another train of thought...no i am not going to play submarine games...but for the record....i am amazed at the ability and talent in this site....when i look at the many screenshots i have seen in here i am staggered at all your stuff and it shows that what i do is really amateur hour...lol...

anyway folks take care all and ty for the ones that posted some kind words in this thread

and finally once again a big thank you to privateer...dude ya a legend

with regards
monaro66

You sir make the effort we put into creating GWX all worthwhile.

I am sure Privateer has explained how close he and I are and in so doing I am very happy to have nominated this thread for a possible award this year.

In so doing I did not divulge any personal information or detail but that is irrelevant now since you have posted.

I salute you and will say (in the finest GWX tradition)....

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...ies/pirate.gif

Good to hear you got things headed in the right direction.
Stop by on occasion and check out some of the craziness.
We've got some great threads going that are sure to bring a smile. :D
And a new point of view is always welcome.

Magic

PS agree 100% about Privateer. :salute:

monaro66 welcome aboard and thank you all for this thread. Makes me feel a bit better today. :salute: to Privateer!

Its amazing isn't it? how something that some people consider simple can mean the world to someone else.
theres a lession to be learnt here, and that is that No matter how small it is, it can make the world of difference! :yep:
I'm glad your OK monaro66, and I wish you the best of luck in life!
:rock: on (I seem to have some sort of obession with that smiley)