I'd have never thought I'd have spent the time required to accumulate so many posts on a message board. It's the only one that I regularly attend...which is good since I have much too many posts here. But the community has for the most kept me entertained. I have scaled back the time I spend here...but there are way too many users I like to talk with that it keeps me checking in. Plus I'm almost always listening to music on my computer...so why not.

Those who oppose me in the "debate" threads...it's your fault I have so many posts. I....uh...like to argue apparently.

The vets are slowly disappearing whether by choice or banning. Those that are still around...I hope you stay around.

Anyway...this is more like my 60K thank you to those who have made this site interesting for me. While I've been here for years it wasn't until I stopped into OT that I had a place that could keep me coming back. So thank you to all of you that have talked with me over the years....whether in agreement or not. Thanks. I wouldn't have the posts without you.

As a side note....I'm disappointed a few of you that thought that troll at GB was me. It takes more than this username and picture of Robert Smith to be LJS9502_basic.

I did make an account there.....mostly to ruin his fun. I hadn't planned on it....but I did. I'm The_Real_LJ....accept no substitutes (I don't know that I'll be there with regularity). Same avatar....easy to spot I think.

And a special thanks to megagene...the first OT poster I encountered. Dude is cool....

The price of the Xbox360 dropped to $299.99 so I picked one up today. For games I picked up Sonic for the kid and The Orange Box. Best Buy didn't have much of a selection of games to be honest. Now I have to get it up and running and find an assortment of games for it. Which is slow to happen. I still have games from last gen to pick up and play.

In other news my three day weekend comes to a close. Heading in to work in the morning. Can't complain the weather was great. Friday was J's birthday and we saw Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D. Nothing spectacular but it was amiable enough to take the kidand spend an hour or two. Saw the trailer for Batman and that is definitely a must see. We also hit a small fair at the local church. Nothing great but kids like it and I went with a couple buds and their families.

Saturday was the birthday party and that killed most of the day. But it's done for another year.

Anyway, any 360 games you recommend is appreciated. I'm a bit behind in my game magazines and I mostly use Gamespot for OT.

Only one more to collect.

Peace Out-

---"that fills me with the hope to wish impossible things".

For those that live in the states have a happy and safe 4th. Try not to lose any fingers playing with the fireworks....and don't drive if drinking...but have a great day.

For those that don't....have fun anyway. Life is what you make of it....so make it fun.

Went away for a couple days. I did spend a few hours in NYC. Woah....that city is huge. I had a specific event to attend there, so I didn't have much time to explore the city (buddies fault he never gets moving early to drive down so I had to wait for him)....and I think with it's size it would take a day or so to see it properly. Very interesting place with quite the mix of people. And as anticipated very fast paced....and best not driven into,..(we didn't).

As for the people....everyone dealt with was very friendly and helpful. Late at night we took a cab back to the ferry so we could get the car and leave.....the cabbie took whatever cash we wanted to give him since my buddy told him we were low on funds. My buddy also lost his return ticket for the ferry but the dude let him on anyway,. Pretty cool.

The concert ended at midnight....yet the city was fully alive and bright with lights. Like no other city I've seen. I'm hoping to go back when I have time to sightsee....perhaps takes the little one up. Definitely the one city to see in the US if you get the chance.

Anyway, the rest of my vacation will be spent here at home......today....the amusement park I believe.

I changed my sig....again. See if it lasts.....

Today...or rather yesterday at 4 PM started my vacation. I'm off until 1 July. Yay! Today I'm heading to Cleveland...which is a three hour drive and I'll probably get back early in the AM. Number three one more to go. My sis also arrives with her family today and stays until the 28th. Haven't seen them in two years so it'll be great to catch up.

Thought I'd finish up the last two songs left on my list. I'm sure you're tired reading about them. I know how the songs make me feel but I don't know if I've done justice to any of them in my impression and rambling writings. All are great songs and if you've never heard them...I highly recommend them.

Personal Jesus - Interesting start. And the drums are infectious. The song is filled with symbolism and can be interpreted anyway you like. Depeche Mode has a very interesting sound. The music seems so happy and yet the lyrics don't match the sound. This song though has always interested me. There is a lot of sound going on in this song. The rhythm section is stable throughout the song and as such it insidiously gets into the subconscious. The constant steady thumping seems to build and rebuild. Dave Gahan has a smooth delivery and a nonchalant way of singing the lyrics that add to the atmosphere. Great song.....nice ending.

Black - Slightly different genre here from the reat of my list but this song actually made me a Pearl Jam fan and lately I've been revisting it. The music has a smooth peaceful atmosphere to it. Eddie Veddar has a great delivery in this song. Great voice. The melody is at harmony with the lyrics and punctuated by the bass and drums to accent the song. I always seem to drift into the music when I listen to Black. Definitely a song that would need be included on MP3 even if one isn't into Pearl Jam.