So, at the end of this month, i will be leaving the Navy after 14 years of service. Not retiring, but being forced out because i can't advance to the next paygrade. I will be moving back home to Indiana, getting a job and likely doing college as well so that i can earn a degree or two in my work field. Not that many people will notice mind you. I'm perfectly willing to believe that much like myself, the majority of the people who follow me will nuke this journal with all the rest of them after maybe the most cursory of glances. It likely wont catch their eye and warrant the read, but ah well, that's how it likely is for most people. Anyway, it'll be tight for us as most of the money we get from the Navy will be used to give us as close to a clean slate as possible, and the rest for living arrangements until i can get a steady income from whatever employment i can find, hopefully in my field of work. Or maybe management, who knows. I do know how to manage people and get them to work for me as it is part and parcel of ranking up in the military.

Any well wishes would be welcome, and once we get our house straightened out (it has some work that still needs doing in it) we will likely be up for possible visitors and maybe doing other things. We hope that we can do AC this year, but we may not have the funding that we would need for it, so we'll see what happens. i will be serving in the reserves if all goes well, so maybe i'll get lucky and get to do some 1 or 3 month tours for active duty pay to supplement our finances.

Anywho, just wanted to update anyone who wanted to know, and wish everyone else the warmest of holiday seasons.

Sincerely,

Raziel

So, at the end of this month, i will be leaving the Navy after 14 years of service. Not retiring, but being forced out because i can't advance to the next paygrade. I will be moving back home to Indiana, getting a job and likely doing college as well so that i can earn a degree or two in my work field. Not that many people will notice mind you. I'm perfectly willing to believe that much like myself, the majority of the people who follow me will nuke this journal with all the rest of them after maybe the most cursory of glances. It likely wont catch their eye and warrant the read, but ah well, that's how it likely is for most people. Anyway, it'll be tight for us as most of the money we get from the Navy will be used to give us as close to a clean slate as possible, and the rest for living arrangements until i can get a steady income from whatever employment i can find, hopefully in my field of work. Or maybe management, who knows. I do know how to manage people and get them to work for me as it is part and parcel of ranking up in the military.

Any well wishes would be welcome, and once we get our house straightened out (it has some work that still needs doing in it) we will likely be up for possible visitors and maybe doing other things. We hope that we can do AC this year, but we may not have the funding that we would need for it, so we'll see what happens. i will be serving in the reserves if all goes well, so maybe i'll get lucky and get to do some 1 or 3 month tours for active duty pay to supplement our finances.

Anywho, just wanted to update anyone who wanted to know, and wish everyone else the warmest of holiday seasons.

Sincerely,

Raziel

From Ferngully as Batty Koda to Bicentennial Man, and beyond, Mr. Williams has been an inspiration to us all. I wish him well in the next stage of his existence, and hope to meet him again when i myself cross into the great beyond. I'll certainly miss his wit and comedic genius, as this world won't be the same without him. To all his fellow fans, i offer these wirds of wisdom:

Nanu-nanu!

Yup, we're here! We being myself, my mate and our roommate We are tucked in at the Doubletree and ready to pick up our badges tomorrow. And I ran into 2 here so it's already looking to be a good weekend!

Free request to be had here. Try your luck!

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4755236/
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Give it yer best shot to try and win a pic from  RobynPaperdoll

*Imitates Ozzy* "I'm comin' hooooooooOOOOOOOOOOoooooooome!" I'll be so glad to get home and off this floating rustbucket, and just in time for AC! And now for your regularly scheduled AC meme!

Where are you staying?

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. This year they have a shuttle going between the hotels, so it should be easier getting there.

What day are you getting there?

Probably Wednesday, if all works out.

How are you traveling?

car trip from VA. Woo, driving!

Who are you rooming with?

My mate :username talakestreal: and our friend :username hartless:

Who will you hang out with during the convention?

Anyone who wants to hang out with me.

How is the best way to find you?

text me, 812-589-5108, or if you spot me just poke me or holler at me.

Are there any panels you might be attending?

Dunno yet, haven't had a chance to review what they have scheduled.

What do you look like?

Let's see. about 6'2, brown hair, crazy eyes that shift between blue and gray depending on what i'm wearing. (no shit, they change, i'm told) moderate build with good amount of muscle, but no where near ripped.

Will you be suiting?

Sorry, haven't found someone that can do what i need for a suit. What's with suit people wanting to do spandex for scales? does not work for me...

Do you do free art?

Sadly my talent lies in writing, though that has gotten rusty as i haven't written in a good while.

Do you do trades?

I don't think anyone trades stories for anything

Do you do badges?

No can has arting skill.

Do you do commissions?

Never been asked.

What is your gender?

Male. Definitely male. Or so i've been led to believe.

How tall are you?

6'2" roughly

Can I talk to you?

Sure, but depending on if i'm mind locked onto something, i may be less that communicable

Can I touch you?

Sure, but i may get a lil weird if its a guy i don't know. Best thing is introduce yourself first

How can I find you?

I'll be around. Text the number above if ya need me, or maybe ask my mate in AA. She may know where i'm at. :P

Can I visit your room?

If you ask first, and my mate's okay with it. Up for frivolities with femmes, and bi femmes are doubly welcome! Just need to run by my mate first, she has the say so on it, but she's a wonderful dragoness who doesn't mind sharing. I love my mate! Of course, just hanging out is cool too, male or female. I am a bit of a gamer though, so if i get into a game, don't think i'm ignoring you. I can multitask pretty well!

Can I buy you drinks?

Sure, just don't slip me any drugs. Still trying to stay in the Navy, and popping on a test is straight out nowadays, no questions asked.

Can I give you stuff?

Hmm, I'm a dragon. I can deal with free stuff!

Are you nice?

I usually am, unless you somehow manage to piss me off, which is generally hard to do unless you won't take no for an answer. No means No.

How long are you going?

Should be there the whole time, maybe even a lil after as we are driving back.

Do you have an artist table?

No, but my mate should be in the AA

Will you be going to parties?

Depends on who's throwng it and where it is at.

Will you be performing?

nope, doubt it.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?

Yell out Raz, or Raziel. Or poke me/glomp me. Might work.

Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?

Dealer's Den or AA likely, unless i'm getting stuff for my mate or have found something that intrigues me.

What/where will you be eating?

The only place that is 100% MUST VISIT is this nice little breakfast place that we went to the last time we went to AC. Amazingly tasty foodstuff. Other than that..Not sure

Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?

Likely enough, i rarely turn down good company.

Can I take your picture?

Sure, just let me know ahead of time. I don't mind!

What's your goal(s) for the con this year?

Get things finished that i got in my sketchbook last time i was there, and maybe some new work from other artists!

Where are you staying?

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. This year they have a shuttle going between the hotels, so it should be easier getting there.

What day are you getting there?

Probably Wednesday, if all works out.

How are you traveling?

car trip from VA. Woo, driving!

Who are you rooming with?

My mate :username talakestreal: and our friend :username hartless:

Who will you hang out with during the convention?

Anyone who wants to hang out with me.

How is the best way to find you?

text me, 812-589-5108, or if you spot me just poke me or holler at me.

Are there any panels you might be attending?

Dunno yet, haven't had a chance to review what they have scheduled.

What do you look like?

Let's see. about 6'2, brown hair, crazy eyes that shift between blue and gray depending on what i'm wearing. (no shit, they change, i'm told) moderate build with good amount of muscle, but no where near ripped.

Will you be suiting?

Sorry, haven't found someone that can do what i need for a suit. What's with suit people wanting to do spandex for scales? does not work for me...

Do you do free art?

Sadly my talent lies in writing, though that has gotten rusty as i haven't written in a good while.

Do you do trades?

I don't think anyone trades stories for anything

Do you do badges?

No can has arting skill.

Do you do commissions?

Never been asked.

What is your gender?

Male. Definitely male. Or so i've been led to believe.

How tall are you?

6'2" roughly

Can I talk to you?

Sure, but depending on if i'm mind locked onto something, i may be less that communicable

Can I touch you?

Sure, but i may get a lil weird if its a guy i don't know. Best thing is introduce yourself first

How can I find you?

I'll be around. Text the number above if ya need me, or maybe ask my mate in AA. She may know where i'm at. :P

Can I visit your room?

If you ask first, and my mate's okay with it. Up for frivolities with femmes, and bi femmes are doubly welcome! Just need to run by my mate first, she has the say so on it, but she's a wonderful dragoness who doesn't mind sharing. I love my mate!

Can I buy you drinks?

Sure, just don't slip me any drugs. Still trying to stay in the Navy, and popping on a test is straight out nowadays, no questions asked.

Can I give you stuff?

Hmm, I'm a dragon. I can deal with free stuff!

Are you nice?

I usually am, unless you somehow manage to piss me off, which is generally hard to do unless you won't take no for an answer. No means No.

How long are you going?

Should be there the whole time, maybe even a lil after as we are driving back.

Do you have an artist table?

No, but my mate should be in the AA

Will you be going to parties?

Depends on who's throwng it and where it is at.

Will you be performing?

nope, doubt it.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?

Yell out Raz, or Raziel. Or poke me/glomp me. Might work.

Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?

Dealer's Den or AA likely, unless i'm getting stuff for my mate or have found something that intrigues me.

What/where will you be eating?

The only place that is 100% MUST VISIT is this nice little breakfast place that we went to the last time we went to AC. Amazingly tasty foodstuff. Other than that..Not sure

Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?

Likely enough, i rarely turn down good company.

Can I take your picture?

Sure, just let me know ahead of time. I don't mind!

What's your goal(s) for the con this year?

Get things finished that i got in my sketchbook last time i was there, and maybe some new work from other artists!

Hey y'all, sorry i haven't updated sooner, but when i came back for the two month break between my first deployment on this rust bucket and the current one that i am on with it, it just didn't feel like it was over. Now that we are winding this cruise down to a close, i do feel that it is a good time to update.
I also intend to attend Anthrocon this year with my mate and get some awesome stuff, visit with dearly missed friends, and meet new furry friends while i am there. I sorely need the rest from this bloody wreck and look forward to visiting Pittsburgh again. So, if you intend to be there and want to meet up, let me know, I doubt i'll be averse to at least saying hi or possibly hanging out if nothing is going on.

Talk to you all later!

Raziel

Out and about in the Arabian Gulf again. Hopefully nothing tips off, although we have been harassed a few times by people who seem to be unable to resist showing their asses to everyone around them. Missing my mate and wishing i was back home, but with all due luck we should be back in march or april next year. Miss you all and definitely the wonderful art that i am missing! (Can't look at the real fun stuff here on FA, is against the rules for us) See you all as i can from port to port!

If, by any chance, anyone is curious abut sending stuff, my shop welcomes any and all care packages. Food and drink mixes are big items, as well as homemade goods. And any art that you think might catch my eye would always be welcome, just send it on a CD and i can pull it from there onto a notebook that a friend was so nice to lend to me for this underway. Our address is as follows:

IT2 Gerteisen, Matthew
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
COMBAT SYSTEMS/CS-1
FPO AE 09532-2830

Just let me know who is sending it, and I'll give you a shout out when it arrives and a thanks to boot! Heck, i can't promise anything, but you might score something from my mate, if i get something in, We sailors do appreciate our care packages very much!

Here's hoping that all of you stay safe, and that i can see everyone's toothy grins when i return to the states!

Yes, i am partaking in the madness, and if anyone would care to sponser me, no matter how little it may be, by all means go to this link and pladge your donation:

http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&eventID=501&participantID=26742

My mate and i will likely be on Rift, Space Marine on 360, some games on PS3, who knows what else. i might even frag some poor sods in TF2 in the name of Timmeh! Raziel0682 is my tag for everything except Rift, so feel free to hit me up for some good old (new?) fashioned fun, such as time honored games like Punt the Gnome, Eat the Squig, and yes, even Fling the Poo.

So please donate if you can, the gremlins will thank you for it at some time. and even if they don't, at least they won't steal your things for a little while.

My mate and i are moving, and may be without internet until the 9th, so you guys take care and we'll see you when we see you!

Yep, one year older, cause its my hatchday! that is all.

Damn... just damn. just finished on good ending, and what a hell of a way to end the series.....

Honestly? It's been about a month and a half since i posted a journal to find a bloody artist who could do a big group picture for me. http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2177185/ Do i get anything remotely fucking helpful? NO, i appreciate that a couple people want to see something when it comes out, but , like Johnny 5, I NEED FUCKING INPUT to get something fucking started! If you want to see something, help me look, don't just say something and then meander off to play with yourself! If i didn't need help, i wouldn't ask for it!!

Ok, Bi Annual PFA is completed, i barely passed my run, did pretty good on crunches, maxed out on pushups. but DAMN my legs are fucking shaking and i'm bloody sore! just postin it in case anyone wanted to know. prolly not.

Yep. Married dragon is married.

Hey everyone, i have a project in mind that will likely run me a decent penny to have it done. I need an artist that can do decent detail in a large group picture, 20+ chars. if you know someone have them drop me a line, and i'll look them over for pricing and qquality. I want this to look really good, because its a big thing to me.

Ok, i'm coming back into work and listening to the radio, WBEN FM if anyone is in the Philly area, and i hear this animal welfare agency come on the air. No big deal, right? Of course they're sponsoring some event to get pets out of the shelters, which is all well and good, but they sure as hell weren't thinking right when they picked the name for it. Get this, The Heavy Petting Adoption Event, or some such. i forget the part after i heard the first two words of the event name. Do they know what implications they are implying with this name?

Yep, she put some new stuff up on FurBuy, so at least go check it out, please and thank you.

Here's the page link: http://www.furbuy.com/seller/Talakestreal.html

My mate  talakestreal has posted one of her pictures up for bids on Furbid. Kindly go and check it out! Here's the link to her journal:

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1662206/

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1587237/ is where the details are.

Seems that  xhushx is needing practice for her skills and is offering free arts in order to improve. Go check her out!

Yep, StarCraft 2 Collectors Edition is all mine. ok, imma go crash now. buh bye!

I'm staying with my mate and a few other people at the Omni, in room 1259. if you would like to meet or visit please let me know beforehand. digits are 812 589 5108. Any prank callers will be eaten! just kidding.....or am i?

I can NOT get that damn achievement for torch juggling for my damn mount. ALL I FUCKING NEED IS THAT ONE ACHIEVEMENT! and its damn near impossible.......

:EDIT: got the damn thing, but my hands are craaaaamped! but my beautiful Violet Proto Drake mount is worth it!

Yep, one more year down the line, cause i turned 28 today. Go me.