120102-12182014-morning-hot-chocolate-because-you-coffee-drinkers-are-weird

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That's right! I said it! You coffee drinkers are weird!
 
Here's some nice, steaming, HOT CHOCOLATE to start the day!
 
("Mexican" Hot Chocolate is THE BEST!)
 
Yes, I don't like coffee. I think it's nasty. I think it smells weird. So, instead, I usually drink tea, milk, or hot chocolate. So, you get hot chocolate today. :)
 
So, on the WildStar front, we have the Lifestyles of Nexus II contest going on! Entries close January 10th! Open to both factions! DO EET! :D
 
Neph dropped a nice little hint that the Daggers have been working towards ThaydFest II... ;) More details soon! I promise! Neph will get that rolling at the right time, but the guild will be tweeting about it, too. So, if you're interested in helping out, keep an eye on the forums and the Black Dagger Society twitter!
 
I never did make it on live last night, as Chaide and I had plans for a nice dinner out with his mother at a VERY swanky seafood (with a cajun flair) restaurant in town. (It was SO GOOD!) But the Daggers ran the Simulation runs and a Vet Crimelords, and from what I hear, had a lot of fun!
 
I did make it onto the PTR for about 20 minutes to set up the Black Dagger Society so that we can try to run another PTR night on Monday if folks aren't busy for the holidays. I also fiddled around with the Chop Shop (I think it should be "Modification Station", but eh). I do wish there were more hairstyles available. I'm tired of the clipping on mine, but I don't really care for many of the other styles.
 
Tonight I'll be online to 1) try to get my damn baby stalker up to level 14 so I can finally do some RP with Rocio and 2) put together a Veteran STL for some guildies that signed up. 
 
In real life... still working on trying not to pull my hair out at having to almost completely re-do projects due to bugs and a corrupt file. Yay for extended deadlines?
 
What has everyone else been up to in WildStar!? :D	
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I drew a thing:
 
How'd I do on my Chua dialogue Olivar? :P	
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I made fudge and brought it to the office today, so the title is tangentially relevant!
 
 
Obviously, that's not my fudge.  We did a marshmallow swirl in it this time!
 
Count us in if you need a hand with Thaydfest II, Chestnut!  We're at your disposal!  We loved the last Thaydfest.  Depending on when it is, I might roll the two events I've been planning into that.  It's always better when we have one big event with a carnival of stuff than sort of a celebratory shotgun.   Hit me up and let me know.
 
I'll be out of the state for the weekend, so today will be my last broadcasts.  We're going to Pennsylvania to see my mother graduate.  She's been a registered nurse for over 25 years, but she dropped out of college shortly before graduating.  She said it was the biggest mistake of her life, and she made sure we all had the best chance at a college education (my bachelor's degree was almost entirely paid for and was her major sticking point in my parents' divorce agreement).  She finally finished up her course load at Penn State, and we'll watch her walk across the stage (or, if it's anything like OSU, across the field in one of ten orderly lines).  I'm really proud of her for going back to school and finishing up.
 
Last night, Carshe and I ran some dailies, and I suddenly realized how long it's been since I ran Northern Wilds dailies.  I was always a step behind, and even forgot to pick up my soldier's path quest.  However, we welcomed a new member, Cat Attack, whose girly house made us all happy again.   I'd been having a gruff evening.  I snuck in a little RP where I scared the Hell out of some Aurin investigator!  Good times were had by all.  I'm hoping to be in game tonight for my last night in a while.  I also have next week off work, so I'll hopefully have a lot more time to be on (hopefully with Parthenia)!  But I'll be out of contact for a few days.  Keep fighting the good fight while I'm gone!	
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On vacation yet again today.  I was going to go out for breakfast but didn't feel like scraping ice, so I made breakfast.
 
Last night my Mordesh Warrior made L24, and I finished grinding guild influence to get my friend a third bank tab for her solo guilds.
 
No real plans for today.  I think I'll try to knock out OC1, and then see what instances I can run.	
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G'morning.  Izzat hot chocolate?  Want!
 
It's too early for my brain to work so um.... what Chestnut said.  I think.  Except I think they're starting that STL run before I can guarantee I'm home from work.  Stupid time zones.  But such is life.
 
Really though - just to confirm.  ThaydFest II is indeed a thing.  More info coming soon to a forum near you... after the holidays.  I know, I know, I'm such a tease.
 
If I don't end up a-dungeoning tonight then I will be working on my spellslinger a bit, I think.  It depends on who's online and what I get distracted by.  But I'd like to get him to 50 since he's so close.  Last night some guildies were trying to get that Crimelords run together and we had to sort of scrounge for a healer for it - it ended up fine, but one more healer available at 50 helps make those situations easier.
 
Apart from that.... uh.... what day is it again?  Oh right.  Thursday.  So probably crafting.  I think.  Hey, it's really early!
 
Anyway I had better get going.  My first work call starts in 40 minutes.  Just enough time for another cup of coffee....
 
Have a great day in Wildstar all!
 	
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I drew a thing:
 
How'd I do on my Chua dialogue Olivar? :P
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HAHA the eyes on both chars are great Flo.
 
Rocio make sure to use a reputable forum for that Leopard Gecko!! (Not that I doubt you!) They're pitched as a starter pet (which they are a great starter lizard) but people tend to ignore varying their diet, proper lighting, etc. - ours lived 25 years and until its last year or two was still lively enough to chase crickets. When it died I was 22, and it had lived longer than I. (Also pvp isn't dead it's sleeping! haha)
 
First post on coffee!	
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I think it'd be more like "I drew thing! For Science!" ;)
 
(Also: I wish work didn't block imgur so I could see all these awesome pictures folks post. I have to check them when I get home after work.)
 
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I want to see your breakfast! (Silly lack of imgur at work! Hmph.
 
You are a dedicated friend to do things like that. Props to you! I'm actually intrigued to learn more, as I could really use a personal bank, as well. :P I mean, just learning how this works, because I thought you couldn't get Influence unless you ran as a guild group? Unless I completely misunderstood. :D
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			That cocoa is delicious looking but I prefer to be weird! *sips coffee*	
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I want to see your breakfast! (Silly lack of imgur at work! Hmph.
 
 
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HAHA the eyes on both chars are great Flo.
 
Rocio make sure to use a reputable forum for that Leopard Gecko!! (Not that I doubt you!) They're pitched as a starter pet (which they are a great starter lizard) but people tend to ignore varying their diet, proper lighting, etc. - ours lived 25 years and until its last year or two was still lively enough to chase crickets. When it died I was 22, and it had lived longer than I. (Also pvp isn't dead it's sleeping! haha)
 
First post on coffee!
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That cocoa is delicious looking but I prefer to be weird! *sips coffee*
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Weirdo. :P
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HAHA the eyes on both chars are great Flo.
 
Rocio make sure to use a reputable forum for that Leopard Gecko!! (Not that I doubt you!) They're pitched as a starter pet (which they are a great starter lizard) but people tend to ignore varying their diet, proper lighting, etc. - ours lived 25 years and until its last year or two was still lively enough to chase crickets. When it died I was 22, and it had lived longer than I. (Also pvp isn't dead it's sleeping! haha)
 
First post on coffee!
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Embrace the weirdness!  Coffee!  *runs around throwing confetti* 
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WILDSTAR RELATED!  I ran vet Crimelords with the Black Daggers yesterday. Ya'll are silly.
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Aaah my first official day of vacation. *sips hot cocoa even though it's 71 degrees outside* :3
 
No more reassuring stressed students. No more grading. No more lesson plan--wait, I still have to do that. Augh! Oh well, I'll enjoy it for a couple days. xD
 
On today's docket: SHOPPING. And also, leveling an alt of some such. For some reason I find myself having trouble motivating myself to do dailies, especially when several of the daily zones require finding big groups... Sadness.	
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Embrace the weirdness!  Coffee!  *runs around throwing confetti*
 
I need to get on the ball and start running some of the Vet stuff myself. Way too easy to get distracted by the wonderful RP folks here though.  RP is the reason I gave Wildstar another chance.
 
 
Poor River, poor Elk. Heh.  Stayed up waaay longer than intended.  Oh well... after Friday I'm off work for the rest of the year so at least I'll be able to sleep in the next two weeks :D
 
Managed to get in NW and CB dailies but didn't have enough time to do any Defile stuff.  Another few weeks should see me complete all three reputations.
 
Tonight... I have to get the lights on the tree or my wife will kill me. :ph34r:  Not a big job ofc.  IG will be moar RP's!  (gonna try to sneak in an NW run).
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Let me know what you want to run.  We've got a pack of 4-5 people about to hit 50 that are looking to attune.
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I'm on the Adventure step (slacker I know).  Heh, I've even got an RP reason for it :ph34r: (not related to the attunement reason)
 
I know... I know, I need to find a guild.  But Reasons.
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I'm on the Adventure step (slacker I know).  Heh, I've even got an RP reason for it :ph34r: (not related to the attunement reason)
 
I know... I know, I need to find a guild.  But Reasons.
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Decorative rocks to hold the carpet down. It's still slightly curling up  at the edge there. I'll move the rock over when she's not sleeping. If it doesn't resolve itself in a few days I'll just tape it.
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 All looks great, only change I'd make is ditching the carpet for a healthy substrate - carpet tend to F with their nails which isn't really that noticeable but apparently causes significant stress to the animal. If she has eggs, you'll see them in her belly - 1 or 2 big long patches. You can also check the sex yourself which isn't overly weird. (Sorry I had to!!!)
 
I haven't kept reptiles in a while, my twin brother and I have had hundreds of exotics but our views on captivity have changed a lot. My brother, who won't WS with me : (, now breeds dendrobates (dart frogs) and a variety of arachnids for scientific purposes (trapdoor spiders, malaysian trap doors, purse webs, and AMBLYPIGIDS) The Amblypigi are the creatures Mad Eye Moody cast the unforgiveable curses on. They are blind but brilliant for their size and have changed the way I look at animals entirely.
 
/end self serving rant
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You can PUG vet adventures without too much difficulty.  
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I CANNOT wait for ThaydFest II! ..Seems like Warhound has been having all the fun lately ;)
 
I'm sure the TCC gang will be happy to help out!
 
This time I'll actually be home on my actual computer (instead of a small laptop) and also able to stream and record it! :D	
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I CANNOT wait for ThaydFest II! ..Seems like Warhound has been having all the fun lately ;)
 
I'm sure the TCC gang will be happy to help out!
 
This time I'll actually be home on my actual computer (instead of a small laptop) and also able to stream and record it! :D
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I CANNOT wait for ThaydFest II! ..Seems like Warhound has been having all the fun lately ;)
 
I'm sure the TCC gang will be happy to help out!
 
This time I'll actually be home on my actual computer (instead of a small laptop) and also able to stream and record it! :D
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			Rocio will definitely get into something during ThaydFest II - of that I have no doubt ;)	
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So there I was, Thursday afternoon in NA and I had just landed in Northern Wastes.  I naively queued for a vet STL.  Before I finished the security cameras, my queue popped.  I just stared at the loading screen in shock.  First vet dungeon and I'm healing.  No pressure.  Three of the guys have done this before.  A SS and I die to the first boss, but the other three take him down.  We wipe to trash.  We respawn and one guy says to take it slow because they got two new people.  We wipe several more times to the mini boss above the trampoline.  No one rages, and we keep trying till we get it.  We make it to the tornado boss.  The tank gives a quick run-down and we go.  We win with only one casualty, the SS (I think he's the other new guy).  We make it to Stormtalon himself with no further difficulty.  The tank forgets the explanation and just dives in.  Good thing I've actually tried this fight a couple times.  We loose the SS again but win the fight.  OMG these guys were amazing.
 
And to celebrate, I'm going to scrape my car and go for a latte.
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So there I was, Thursday afternoon in NA and I had just landed in Northern Wastes.  I naively queued for a vet STL.  Before I finished the security cameras, my queue popped.  I just stared at the loading screen in shock.  First vet dungeon and I'm healing.  No pressure.  Three of the guys have done this before.  A SS and I die to the first boss, but the other three take him down.  We wipe to trash.  We respawn and one guy says to take it slow because they got two new people.  We wipe several more times to the mini boss above the trampoline.  No one rages, and we keep trying till we get it.  We make it to the tornado boss.  The tank gives a quick run-down and we go.  We win with only one casualty, the SS (I think he's the other new guy).  We make it to Stormtalon himself with no further difficulty.  The tank forgets the explanation and just dives in.  Good thing I've actually tried this fight a couple times.  We loose the SS again but win the fight.  OMG these guys were amazing.
 
And to celebrate, I'm going to scrape my car and go for a latte.	
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Speaking of stories.... There's trouble brewing in the Black Dagger Society!  https://forums.wildstar-online.com/forums/index.php?/topic/120116-fallen-to-darkness-chapter-1-episode-1/
 
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Carpet was really my best option. There's really nothing to get its claws hooked into and it's the substrate that it hatched and grew in.
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Looks like you're right, did some reading and apparently they make some good stuff now. We got lucky and had this amazing sandstone slab that had ripples in it from being formed in shallow water, found it in Lake George, NY along with some substrate. More wildstar related, my brother's dendrobate tanks are like biodomes, terraforming and all.
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