2wo

For the first time in my life I met someone in person that I had met on the internet.

I play Halo...alot. I prefer Matchmaking over crazy customs. Although customs can be fun, I can only handle them in small doses. If you read my first blog then you will know that Matchmaking alone equals a whole lot of not fun. So I found three like minded individuals who were also members of my clan, 2old2playHalo. I've been playing with Ghost, Boulder, and Sparhawk for months now, three nights a week. Although the wives may not like it, we have a blast.

If any of you have ever had your 360 have disc read errors then you know the slow torture it brings. At first it's just a one time deal. A hiccup. Then it happens frequently. You are on the edge of wanting to send it in to be fixed and to keep it so you don't miss out on any playing time. Considering how often I play, I would be missing out on quite a bit of playing time. Add to that, team practice just isn't the same with only three members.

My team knew I had been having issues and I think we all knew that eventually I would have to ship it off. A few nights ago while in the lobby together I told them my coffin had arrived and I would be shipping it off soon. It wasn't looking good since a rental is not cheap and I would need it to practice at least those three nights a week. Then Sparhawk says "Hey Shogun, I only live two hours away from you. You can come borrow mine." It seems that in the past Sparhawk, through his seedy past and underground network of associates (don't ask or he may have to kill you), had procured a second 360 a while back. He lives right inside Ohio and I live in Indiana. Needless to say, I took him up on his offer.

Last weekend the wife and I were off on our mini road trip. Almost two hours on the dot after heading out I pull up to Sparhawk's house. Everyone should visit it at least once, it's a beautiful home in some beautiful countryside on the outskirts of town. Don't be afraid, he's a wonderful host. He showed me around and being gamers like we are of course the first room we want to see is the game room. Sparhawk had done a wonderful job finishing his basement and turned it into a man's man gaming headquarters. A huge comfy couch, a crystal clear tv with terrific surround sound right beside a bar filled with liquor. We watched eachother play a game, giving the other bits of advice on different aspects of the game. We drank some beer and chatted each other up. After a bit we headed out to lunch. After lunch we had to head back home and Spar had to get back to work. At five in the afternoon if anyone asked what I did I could say I went to Ohio. I found that amusing.

So once again I have to let you know Spar, I really appreciate you letting me borrow your 360. You are indeed as laid back, cool and nice in person as you are on Live. I had a good time and enjoyed my visit, it was nice to get out and visit somewhere different. Although I know you don't need a blog for me to tell you I appreciate it, I mostly wrote it for others. It seems every time you turn on the television you get reminded of all the bad people out there. The fact is, that's all they report on. There are nice people out there who do nice things for others. 2old2play has led me to interact with some great people, and 2old2playHalo has rounded up some fantastic individuals. You guys are all top notch in my book.