l0rdtr3k: Today my friend,who wants to learn about SRW,asked me if I could explain the timelines.
I did and it was so much fan for us to gush over mechs and why we love to be otakus.

And little xeno blob haven't forgotten about you,Battle Sister.
*slimmy hug*

ddickinson: I know you never really stressed about it, and I am also glad it went to a wonderful person. But that is the only reason you won! :-) It was a bitter sweet defeat, but worth it to gift Owl a game. Making people happy is more important than winning one over on Hyper, I can always try that another day. :-)

Things are not too good at the moment, especially as this morning we were back at the funeral directors. My brother and his family and my mother are not coping well with it all, as can be expected. Hopefully they will all be okay, but it's bound to take some time.

I am sorry to hear you are feeling melancholic, I hope it is just the weather. Fingers crossed for some nice sun that will cheer you up and make your day all happy.

*big hu.. erm, handshake* :-)

moonshineshadow: I think some upgrade is needed :D
This progress bar reminds me of a commercial we had years ago. It was for faster internet connection and about saying goodbye to the progress bar :D
*nostalgic*
But only 15mins and I can go home, quite happy about that ;-)

HypersomniacLive: FTFY! ;-P

Sorry to hear that about your family, but not really surprised; it is going to take quite some time, no doubt.

Sadly, no chance for some sun today, it's starting to get dark here.

ddickinson: Please, if I was willing to use underhanded methods I am pretty sure I could get you to accept a game. But luckily I don't like being underhanded, so you are a little safer.

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HypersomniacLive: Careful now, overconfidence is never a good advisor. As is underestimating others. ;-P

Out of curiosity though - what underhanded methods do you have in your arsenal that you think would work in my case?

ddickinson: Well it's so underhanded I shouldn't mention it. Plus I might need it in the future, who knows. It would involve doing the whole weak and vulnerable woman routine, something I would never do, but knowing you to actually be a caring and considerate gentlemen, I am sure it would work on you. But as I said, that would be way too underhanded (and something I have never, and would never, do). So you won't have to worry about that. :-)

moonshineshadow: I am guessing it is a different layout. Since the German and Swiss one are also very different.

EndreWhiteMane: One of the bosses tried a "Helpless Maiden" routine. I almost hurt myself laughing. Then she hit me. :-)

ddickinson: I guess she was not doing it right. :-)

I have seen a few women do it, and it's not something I like. Definitely not for me, but I guess we are all different. It's almost as annoying as guys who try to pull the vulnerable man card to get their own way - their own way usually being to get the girl.

How are you feeling now? Are you feeling a little better than earlier, or just about the same?

HypersomniacLive: Careful now, overconfidence is never a good advisor. As is underestimating others. ;-P

Out of curiosity though - what underhanded methods do you have in your arsenal that you think would work in my case?

ddickinson: I am keen to see if the Adder is still around, but they don't tend to be around often, so chances are I will not see it again.

ddickinson: Well it's so underhanded I shouldn't mention it. Plus I might need it in the future, who knows. It would involve doing the whole weak and vulnerable woman routine, something I would never do, but knowing you to actually be a caring and considerate gentlemen, I am sure it would work on you. But as I said, that would be way too underhanded (and something I have never, and would never, do). So you won't have to worry about that. :-)

j0ekerr: Adders are survivors and have been around for a long time as you can clearly see.

ddickinson: So that's why you never wanted to take them home to your basement, it would be a waste of time trying to seduce them. :-)

I am not quite sure I am a die hard 'I can do it myself thank you' kind of person, I have no problem with a guy helping me or anything like that, just as long as it's not condescending. It would be futile going form a 'I can do it myself thank you' type person to a "Helpless Maiden" person and expecting it to work. At least not without wearing a nurse, cheerleader, or nun costume. :-)