An update.

Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 3007 Location: Newark, UK

Since leaving SPS I turned to Horde primarily.. Garetjax is in a really chilled guild named "Daywatch" - run by ex-SPS members. It feels like home from home! I'm mainly ganking alliance in BGs - after all that's what a Rogue is built for - PvP!! Having a blast and thoroughly enjoying annoying healers Wink

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As for the Alliance toons I have joined another SPS-related guild named "Nocturnal Assassins"; run by one of our ex-members: Scorps. There are a few more ex-SPS here too. Some of you will remember Spew, Schmekl, Grounch and possibly even Throat. NA is a pretty vibrant guild very akin to SPS so I also feel at home here too.

On the real-life front I have a new job based in Newark which looks promising. I'm "upping sticks" from Nottingham this weekend and hope to complete the move within 24 hours of my last shift at PC World (Saturday) and the start of the new job at Newark on Monday morning.... at 6 a.m. Rolling Eyes

. Yeah you read that right.. "Mr. Stay up all night or at least until silly hours of the morning" is having to get out of bed at 4-4:30a.m. Shocked

Still.. new waters and all that. The facility at Newark is pretty gobsmacking in it's sheer size, design and complexity. I know a few faces there so it should be relatively easy to fit in. As for the work; I've done what they require for more than 15 years already and have a particular skill-set that will be required in the very near future (e.g. diagnostics).

If you want to take a bird's eye view at where I'll be working then here you go. The building on the right is where the repair workshops are. The repairs include all manner of computing equipment, consoles, TVs, etc. We've just been accepted as an Apple approved repairer too so IPod, IPad, Imac, Macbook.. all to be sorted there as well. We may well get the contract to repair IPhones and other cellphones very shortly too. Some of the specialists go down to component level (i.e. replacing a leaking capacitor on a mainboard).

All in all it's a very exciting time for me and a couple of other friends from what used to be the most highly regarded technical department across all stores - but things change with economics.

I miss most of you very much but if you wish to remain in contact with me then please do so. Battle.net ID is hellblazeruk@hotmail.com.

I'll probably be offline for a week or two until we get VM sorted in the new place but in the best Arnie tradition; "I'll be back".

Take care and huge hugs to the SPS massive.

Catch you on the flip-side.

o/

Steve.

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:21 pm

So pleased that things are looking good for you Steve Smile

Take care xxx

Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 416

Sounds great Steve (apart from the getting up at 4am thing Shocked

). I'll have to apply on your RealID.

Hope things continue to go well Smile

Joined: 11 Sep 2006 Posts: 361

Great to hear from you Steve and all the best for the move and new job - although I don't think I would care for the early start lol
Take care hun and catch you online soon

Lyn
x x x

Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 3829 Location: Tring, Herts

Glad to hear all going well Smile

Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 510

Wow lots going on hun. Sounds fab apart from the start time hehe.

Hope the move abd change of job goes smoothly say hi to spew for me. Keep in touch

Love
Gem
Xx

WoW Officer Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 1289

Good to hear from you Steve. Glad things are going well.

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:20 pm

Glad to here all is going well Stevey-kins!

I've been meaning to ring you lately for a catch up. Hopefully I will get chance in the coming days!

As for early starts, been there and done that! Wouldn't really want to have to do it again now that I have adjusted to 8.30-4.30 but needs must and all that.

I personally still miss your presence here however.

Take care dude.

Rob

Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 3007 Location: Newark, UK

Cheers for the responses folks - it means a huge amount to me as I consider all of you my extended family.

Just been to the new place for the first time today and it's a decent sized place (3 bed semi) built in the 50's. The neighbours are a mix of retired folks and a few grafters. We actually managed to sight other human beings which is unusual - quiet's not the word! Mind you one of those wore a hoodie! The local shop seemed to have a fair amount of protective mesh though (which is worrying). The walk to work should take about 25-30 mins which is a reduction in travelling time of 50% and a huge saving on taxi bills!

I've managed to pack pretty much everything bar the computers ready for Sunday's move and I'm fairly knackered. I've been looking at cracking WiFi (naughty me) using Backtrack 5 but I think a few days w/o broadband might be advisable Cool

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There's bound to be tons to learn and figure out but overall I'm optimistic that this is the best move I have made in a long time.

Thanks all (whether you posted or not), you mean a lot to me.

Take care and I'll update whenever possible.

/salute.

Steve.

EDIT: Oh and Robster.. you are still a git and I hate you! Twisted Evil

EDIT2: The house in question is the one with the northerly pointed "arrowhead" type front garden.

Joined: 15 Nov 2005 Posts: 246 Location: Garden of England

Quote:

I've done what they require for more than 15 years already

They require you to play MMORPG's? Sweet!

But seriosuly, it's great to hear you're doing so well Steve. Have a Hordie somewhere which i might break out sometime. If only just to chat.

Will add you soon as i remember...same as all the others i keep saying i'll add /sigh Old age and all that.......

Take care and hopefully speak to you soon

Grant - Lans

Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 64 Location: Guildford, Surrey

Nice one!

Regarding "ganking alliance" in PvP ... I do hope that if/when you see an SPSer, ESPECIALLY ME, you "turn a blind eye" ... LOL! As if...

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:13 pm

Good luck with the move Steve and hope to catch up with you soon ingame - not been around much lately too much real life stuff going on.....once things settle down hope to group up with you again and have a good chat

/big hugs
Julia xx

WoW Officer Joined: 04 Dec 2003 Posts: 717

Glad things are going well for you - enjoy your new horizons.

Love Kaz

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:03 pm

Good to see everything's going well Smile

WoW Officer Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 930

Im glad everything is looking good so far Steve Smile

A change of senerie can definately help recharge the batteries!!! And I hope the move goes as smooth as possible, Its a nightmare when it all goes a bit pear shape >.<

You know where to find me hun, Keep in contact

Kuri x x x