Question 1: With fireworks bursting near where you live, do you normally drive to your favorite location to view them or do you change your scenery each year?

Question 2: Are you the adventurous type to sit on the roof of a house to see the fireworks or do you like have them so close above you that they hurt your ears?

[Cromwell]: I never really liked sitting on the roof to watch the fireworks. I’ve had many opportunities in my life time and really didn’t see the advantage. Unless of course that was the only way you could see them because of trees or low flying aircraft blocking my view. I prefer a relaxing chair and a nice refreshing glass of lemonade. Oh yah, and my best girl at my side. (Lumber jack song begins)

[Trillian]:  While it's cool to catch an impromptu fireworks display, it's not really worth it to me if you can't hear the cannons shooting off the shells... and if you can't hear the explosions.

[Cerealkilla]:  I'm all about as close as possible, nothing like feeling the BOOM throughout your body.

[Stayne]: Both. I greatly enjoy 'feeling' the booms and loud pops of professional fireworks, but at the same time, if there are people over (as there will be this year), it can be fun to perch ourselves on the roof.

[Pookie]:  I'd rather sit on the roof.

[Gloucester]: I would prefer to get a nice view from the top of a building. Less neck cramps that way.

[Tapper]: I like to have them so close.  I have to light them myself. :)

[Peach]: I have done both but I prefer to sit on the roof and watch.

[QuaziModem]:   Heheh... I used to be afraid of the loud noise from fireworks, which is probably the reason why I've rarely made an effort to go see fireworks shows. ;)  But ironically, I'd still go with family and/or friends to drive up as close as we could get to the show to watch it. Dunno... call it peer pressure. :) I'm not so much afraid of them now. For the past 3-5 years, I've actually appreciated them more and more.

[Shades]:  Never tried the roof, never said I wasn't going to. Thanks for the tip :)

[Rogue]:  I'm adventurous, so I go for the vantage point. Tree, roof, whatever ... the higher the better.

[Grind]:  Sit in the backyard, watching the fireworks go off, and having handiman get frostbite on his feet!

[Wormburner]:  I used to watch fireworks on top of my Dad's van, as a kid.

[Demolitionman]:  I like being close to them, without a doubt.  

Question 3: When I think about 4th of July growing up, it was always about root beer floats. Is there a favorite food or drink you most desire mainly during fourth of July?

[Cromwell]: Wow. Me too! Root Beer floats pops right into my head. However, we referred to them as Black Cows. I guess it’s that German side of me. Food? Who needs food when you’ve got Root Beer floats. Ahhhh I mean Black Cows!!!

[Trillian]:  Birthday cake. :) Hey, what can I say. It's my birthday and I admit that I associate the 4th with birthday cake.

[Cerealkilla]:  Coke mixed with a mouth full of pop rocks (candy)!

[Stayne]:  Not really. July 4th traditions escape me for the time being, so I suppose anything Italian along with a beer or two...

[Pookie]:  Corn on the cob.

[Gloucester]: Hmm, root beer floats sound good. :) I always liked barbeque during the 4th. I'm partial to kielbasa or other types of fine BBQ sausage.

[Tapper]:  Hey - I'm Texan. Bar-B-Q beef, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, cokes and beer. We usually have a couple of dewberry cobblers with homemade vanilla ice cream (the kind you have to crank). Doesn't get much better than that!

[Peach]: For me growing up it was all about the fireworks and what cool stuff my dad got off the army base. But I do believe my mom would make her famous ribs for the 4th.

[QuaziModem]:  Hmm... 4th of July was more of a picnic at a park or an outdoor bbq feel for me. Nice hoagie steak sandwiches and hotdogs with some Coca-cola seems to always bring a smile to my face. ;)

[Shades]: Funnel cakes! Beer! Hot Dog! Kung Pao Chicken! oh wait... ignore the last one.

[Rogue]: The 4th of July while I was growing up was always
about the family barbeque ... steaks, ribs, brats ... mmm, my mouth is watering already.

[Grind]:  The official Xband food is Dominos Pizza. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Favorite drink is whatever Rasta concocts as the party drink of the year.

[Wormburner]:  I'd have to say hot dogs and hamburgers off the grill would be a perfect food for the 4th.

[Demolitionman]:  No favorite foods.  

Question 4:  Is there anything you'd like to pimp about you're clan or anything else while I'm at it?

[Cromwell]: I would like to wish every one in Xtreme Prejudice (XP) a safe and enjoyable weekend with their family and friends. I would also ask 'everyone' to not forget what we are celebrating and why this Forth of July is so important!

[Trillian]:  Besides the fact that we've actually manage to survive through 3 versions of Quake and now on to Wolf? :D I love my team. I love that we are able to grow as the community around us changes. And I love being able to play a game with a group of girls I can call my family. :)

[Cerealkilla]: I'm the only thing 'pimped' that's related to K9. =)

[Stayne]:  rH is looking for competent challengers in the SOF2 realm. Check in #rhomicide at Irc.enterthegame.com for a challenge.

[Gloucester]: Go Team Canine (K9)!

[Tapper]: Well, the Carnage Cowboys are busily getting Quakecon put together, as we do every year. Aside from those of us on the Exec team, a good many (12-15) of our clan are planning to attend, so if you're there, come shake our hand and say howdy. This year is going to be our biggest yet. You can find more
details at Quakecon.org. Who knows? If you're lucky, you can meet the Cowboys there, and CaliGirl too. :)

[Peach]: Well most of all I would like to let my ladies know that I have all the respect for them in the world and love them. We our a tight sisterhood of lady gamers always looking for something fun and new to play.

[QuaziModem]: XP was one of the best gaming clans I've ever been associated with. It was a great organization and had great people. When I moved out to Chicago, I felt like I was growing out of online gaming scene and made a decision to leave XP. Mostly because of real life stuff, the fact that I was so far away from the XP family, and also 'cuz there was a time when I didn't have any decent internet access after being spoiled having DSL when I was in SoCal. I just couldn't bare playing online on a dialup. In retrospect, I can't say that I regret leaving XP and that it was a mistake to leave because I think things happen for a reason even if the reason is not exactly clear.

Anyway, I figured it was just a matter of time before I felt the urge to play online again especially after getting cable modem access after waiting a long time to get it. I came across a Tribes 2 clan, Rage of Harabec (RoH). Figured, what the hay, I'll join for kicks.. nothing serious, almost a fluke. 'Lo and behold... I experienced something I haven't experienced since playing Team Fortress (Quake) back with XP. The thrill of competition and playing as a team... the camaraderie. It was amazing. I was hooked right off the bat. We never had a winning record but the attitude with some of the members really filled that "empty hole" that I had after I had left XP. To make a long story short, RoH had some drama and the clan pretty much died. The remnants of the clan (including myself) actually formed a new clan called Phoenix Rage. I've been with them ever since. After moving back to SoCal, it was hard for me not to consider the possibility of rejoining XP. They were good people... but I owe it to myself and my current clanmates in Phoenix Rage to stick with these guys as we all have gone thru a lot of adversity to get to the level we are at today as a legitimate and active online gaming clan. I'll never forget my friends at XP... I hope to meet up with them again sometime in the future at one of their LAN parties or gatherings. Stop by and see us sometime at Phoenixrage.org.

[Shades]:  Red Dragons, old but always strong. Threewave is the way CTF should be played!

[Rogue]: As a matter of fact... rH is having their summer LAN party that entire weekend. Good times are in the works I'm sure. We'll see if the grill survives this year :D

[Grind]: Xband is one of the few clans still competing strong since Quake. TEAMGAME!  

[Demolitionman]: Our clan has so many strengths outside of Counterstrike.  We have a professional website builder and programmer, we have a professional graphics artist, and so much more. We have a very culturally diverse/racially diverse clan also, which I have mad respect for.

 

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