Thaden Family Blog

Privateer

darryl — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:22:47 +0000

So, this weekend I removed Linux Mint from our bum laptop and managed to get Windows 7 back on there.

Since I’ve been hankering for a strategy game, I settled for Privateer; which is set in the Wing Commander universe. I downloaded this from GOG.com and it does not disappoint.

For an older game it does right; gameplay wise; what current games cannot manage (Sol for example).

It manages to have a great radar, keep suspense, and not make you feel helpless. One thing I have found with a current game called Sol is that while the graphics look good, It’s not fun due to the relentlessness of the AI.

Maybe that’s why I am drawn to these older space-Sims. The older ones have a better story, better gameplay, and a more immersive universe.

Granted that Sol is new and developed by an upstart company, I hope the next iteration is closer to classic games. Then I think, they’ll have a good handle on bringing the genre back

I Approve This Message

darryl — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00:09 +0000

Happy Birthday Little Woman!

darryl — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:53:57 +0000

So today marks the 34th anniversary of my wife’s birth.

I’m very thankful for her kindness, generosity, humor, patience, and love. I could go on and on about how wonderful she is, but I think she speaks for herself quite amazingly.
I’m very happy to say that with the 15 years we’ve been together that you just get better and better every year.

Love you little momma. And who said 78 models couldn’t surpass a 77?

Taken In

darryl — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:39:49 +0000

Ya damn right bitches. Made ya click it!

Finally!!!

darryl — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:06:11 +0000

This is a New Years day I can support.

Happy New Year!!!

darryl — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:17:00 +0000

Yes this is early, but as most people know, we go to bed with the chickens.

I hope 2012 will be better for everyone that has had a rough 2011.

We’ve been fortunate this year to evade the eye of the corporate axe, so lets pray that 2012 will be as safe.

For anyone out there that’s faced hardships due to a terrible economy and lack of jobs available; there’s always revolution.

Ummmm….We love you family. Friends, be safe and don’t drive while drunk tonight.

Finished the “Margot” sweater

maggie — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:02:06 +0000

So very happy with my new sweater!!! Darryl says it makes me look frumpy, but I thinks it’s just me

Merry Christmas

maggie — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:21:45 +0000

Early Christmas

darryl — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:47:27 +0000

Hope I won’t need hair of the dog tomorrow.

A good day

maggie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:24:43 +0000

All these things added together equal a good day.

a nice big soon to be pot of chicken & dumplings steaming on the stove

a nice cold glass of beer

a new knitting pattern

Finished

maggie — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:55:22 +0000

I’ve finally finished up the last of the Christmas gifts… cards have been bought, gift cards picked out, slippers have been felted, sweaters have been knitted, blankets have been tied. I have a few other things that I need to get done, but I’m setting those aside for right now and knitting a little something for myself

Little Buddy

darryl — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:42:42 +0000

Sleeping like no ones business.

Date Night

darryl — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:17:35 +0000

Lily’s First Snow

darryl — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:25:08 +0000

Getting ready for Christmas

maggie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:45:33 +0000

I’ve been knitting, cutting, sewing, brain storming, and making lists. All this just to get ready for Christmas. I love making things for the people I love.