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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: scott66 on January 27, 2016, 04:34:25 PM
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(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg.html) that I would spend this much money just to play one game..addiction is costly.asus g750 $1500, headset with 5.1 Dolby surround sound $105, thrustmaster joystick $50, Verizon USB data device $75 , aces high subscription $14.95... Diving into a enemy horde at 10k in a FM2.. ..priceless..
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I have spent about 3k over several years just to get my fix.
semp
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I have spent about 3k over several years just to get my fix.
semp
I feel it lol sad part is with the way it is now I'll be unable to play AH3 fps to low
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When you consider the amount of time and money we put in, a hundred and change for a new video card and if necessary another hundred for a power supply doesn't seem all that much. ;)
Mrs. Wiley never needs to know the aggregate total I just calculated out... :noid
Wiley.
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When you consider the amount of time and money we put in, a hundred and change for a new video card and if necessary another hundred for a power supply doesn't seem all that much. ;)
Mrs. Wiley never needs to know the aggregate total I just calculated out... :noid
Wiley.
LOL your secret is safe with us wiley :devil :aok
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Even with research and doing my best to get bang for the buck, 1200 for puter, 200 for stick(several times :devil ) 54 for connection and game-15. It's a verifiable addiction, plain and simple...and NOBODY is gonna make me quit! :bolt:
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Just think if we took all the time we have spent playing AH over the years and used it to learn a musical instrument we would all be pretty good musicians. :bhead
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Huzzah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Money well spent. People throw money away on all kinds of things. Least your having fun and not hurting anyone. :aok
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Lol I don't even hurt anyone in the game pipz!! :neener: :salute
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Just think if we took all the time we have spent playing AH over the years and used it to learn a musical instrument we would all be pretty good musicians. :bhead
well I always play with my joystick several hours a day. I'd like to think, I am getting good at it.
semp
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The first year (or two, I can't recall exactly when the price dropped), Aces High sub alone was 51$ per month in Canada (30$ USD at the time), so playing the game when it first came out was 600$ per year not even including the ISP connection or PC and HOTAS. I spend 550$ on a CH hotas set, 500$ on the Thrustmaster F22/F16TQS, and then another 500$ on the Cougar when that came out, along with a 60$ per month Cable internet bill, all in and around 2000 to 2002. That didn't include the 2 PCs which were 2200$ each at the time, upgrading every 2 years or so. Just to play one game, AH, that's 8000$ with one upgrade done in 2 years for both PC and HOTAS, incl sub and ISP cost.
Hearing complaints about price now, is laughable, as you can get a cheaper, better performing PC now than then, the game is 1/2 the cost, and internet pricing has come down, while going up in speeds, depending on location. HOTAS prices have stayed pretty flat IMO, for the best ones at least.
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Wasn't a complaint gman merely an observation however with that being said..it must be worth the cost or I wouldn't do it..hence the priceless part at the end
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My Rig. :)
Who said all addictions were evil? My wife knows where I am whenever I am not at work. :)
(http://www.kungfootek.net/philez/data/BattleStation.jpg)
BattleStations Thread? :)
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Sweet set up :aok :salute lol
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(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg.html) that I would spend this much money just to play one game..addiction is costly.asus g750 $1500, headset with 5.1 Dolby surround sound $105, thrustmaster joystick $50, Verizon USB data device $75 , aces high subscription $14.95... Diving into a enemy horde at 10k in a FM2.. ..priceless..
no problem with AH 3 just another $2500 buddy get to driving
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231633
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no problem with AH 3 just another $2500 buddy get to driving
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231633
lol I have the g750 lol
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Scott, I didn't mean you or your post, I should have made that clear, I was referring ONLY to those who complain about the 14.95 price now, as that's still a complaint I see from time to time, I've rarely/never seen one about hardware costs. It used to be much more, as was the net connection and the hardware even to some extent needed to play the game at max settings/fps. I found that post interesting which is why I posted my similar experience, right from day one of this game.
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lol I have the g750 lol
yup i know but this 1 has 4 gigs video memory enough for AH 3
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started with a Logitech 3D Pro twisty, . . .
Now, piece by piece; Saitek Combat Pro Pedals, CH throttle & stick, TrackIR5 with proclip, and on my 5th headset - ROCCAT KAVE 5.1.
All of it mounted on a Roger Dodger Aviation.com PVC simpit.
All together, not counting sub, around $1200. I'm not counting the 'puter.
Will be using my income tax refund as a war chest for a new 'puter.
I'm hooked, and luvin' it.
LtngRydr
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Also spent thousands on beer and other adult beverages etc...etc
Money well spent
:salute <clink> :cheers:
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Scott, I didn't mean you or your post, I should have made that clear, I was referring ONLY to those who complain about the 14.95 price now, as that's still a complaint I see from time to time, I've rarely/never seen one about hardware costs. It used to be much more, as was the net connection and the hardware even to some extent needed to play the game at max settings/fps. I found that post interesting which is why I posted my similar experience, right from day one of this game.
ahh I gotcha gman my bad..as far as the aces high subscription rate..don't tell HTC but I would be willing to pay double I gotta have my fix lol
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http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16834232325&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile-_-pla-_-Gaming+Laptops-_-N82E16834232325&gclid=Cj0KEQiAlae1BRCU2qaz2__t9IIBEiQAKRGDVd3svwebYJ4_gW6C-wjpzxv19uOKWwICMwnyYS7SS8YaAuky8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds this is mine .. I think lol
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http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16834232325&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile-_-pla-_-Gaming+Laptops-_-N82E16834232325&gclid=Cj0KEQiAlae1BRCU2qaz2__t9IIBEiQAKRGDVd3svwebYJ4_gW6C-wjpzxv19uOKWwICMwnyYS7SS8YaAuky8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds this is mine but ddr3 not 5.. I think lol
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You're right Mike..I'll probably need to get another one..Damn this one is only 6 mo old too
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You're right Mike..I'll probably need to get another one..Damn this one is only 6 mo old too
yup sorry bud checked to see if it was up gradable and nope . not asus. some brands are . if you had enough power i could build you 1 for your mobile home for less then that $2500
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Huzzah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Money well spent. People throw money away on all kinds of things. Least your having fun and not hurting anyone. :aok
I know people who struggle with money and still go to bars every weekend. €5 for a beer at the cheapest and you know one is never enough. Make it a full round trip in the town with entrance fees, adding the €15 late night fast food and €40 taxi back home... Unless you end up taken into custody for participating a fight in the taxi queue... Easily €100 for one night only. Double that for serving a round for your table. Quadruplicate that if your spouse joins you...
Playing AH with up to the task gear is cheap compared to that!
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no problem with AH 3 just another $2500 buddy get to driving
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231633
You can spend a lot less, for a laptop. and get a better video card. For example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA57X2RG0938&cm_re=asus_g751-_-34-232-202-_-Product
Not an endorsement.
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BattleStations Thread? :)
My 'messy but works':
(http://s12.postimg.org/g4pzbq0t9/IMG_6206.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/l3dhq94m1/full/)
free uploader (http://postimage.org/)
My wife wants to clean my office so bad....
And sweet headphones Scotty, I wouldn't mind a pair of them myself.
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My 'messy but works':
(http://s12.postimg.org/g4pzbq0t9/IMG_6206.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/l3dhq94m1/full/)
free uploader (http://postimage.org/)
My wife wants to clean my office so bad....
And sweet headphones Scotty, I wouldn't mind a pair of them myself.
Lol thanks bud..I like what ya I see on the t.v. :aok
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You can spend a lot less, for a laptop. and get a better video card. For example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA57X2RG0938&cm_re=asus_g751-_-34-232-202-_-Product
Not an endorsement.
As long as it plays AH3 I'll take it. I actually paid more for the one I got it's got the nvida 870m but I don't think it's got the dedicated graphics ..with the g750js-ts71 I'm getting 8-19 fps on AH3 on AH2 I got all the graphics maxed out and still getting 60-61 fps
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As long as it plays AH3 I'll take it. I actually paid more for the one I got it's got the nvida 870m but I don't think it's got the dedicated graphics ..with the g750js-ts71 I'm getting 8-19 fps on AH3 on AH2 I got all the graphics maxed out and still getting 60-61 fps
(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=377225.0;attach=23686)
This screenshot was from my Wife's laptop. The very one I linked to. All the bells (environment mapping at notch 1) enabled at 4K max texture size.
Again, I am not endorsing the product. I am just providing information. It might hurl chunks under a load of one hundred planes in a dogfight within 200 feet of your position.
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You can spend a lot less, for a laptop. and get a better video card. For example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA57X2RG0938&cm_re=asus_g751-_-34-232-202-_-Product
Not an endorsement.
good call Skuzzy
As long as it plays AH3 I'll take it. I actually paid more for the one I got it's got the nvida 870m but I don't think it's got the dedicated graphics ..with the g750js-ts71 I'm getting 8-19 fps on AH3 on AH2 I got all the graphics maxed out and still getting 60-61 fps
yup scotty keep checking around , if your not sure just post it on here . wonder what they would give you for an exchange or $$$?
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(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=377225.0;attach=23686)
This screenshot was from my Wife's laptop. The very one I linked to. All the bells (environment mapping at notch 1) enabled at 4K max texture size.
Again, I am not endorsing the product. I am just providing information. It might hurl chunks under a load of one hundred planes in a dogfight within 200 feet of your position.
lol understood scuzzy.. about the not being a endorsement I'm already an asus fan if it's good enough for mrs scuzzy it's good enough for me.thanks for the link :aok :salute
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aces high subscription $14.95... Diving into a enemy horde at 10k in a FM2.. ..priceless..
:salute :salute :salute
Worth every penny.
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:salute :salute :salute
Worth every penny.
:salute :salute :salute agreed
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Just think if we took all the time we have spent playing AH over the years and used it to learn a musical instrument we would all be pretty good musicians. :bhead
And an equal chance at divorce...
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(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg.html) that I would spend this much money just to play one game..addiction is costly.asus g750 $1500, headset with 5.1 Dolby surround sound $105, thrustmaster joystick $50, Verizon USB data device $75 , aces high subscription $14.95... Diving into a enemy horde at 10k in a FM2.. ..priceless..
Why do you need Verizon USB data device? looks like a truck cabinet door, is this photo /setup in your Kenworth highway truck?
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42 inch Sony works pretty good for spotting those tanks on the ground :aok
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/12633661_10153169576056370_7831153180474257579_o.jpg)
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Lol thanks bud..I like what ya I see on the t.v. :aok
Lol, if you're talking about the background I have about 300 of them on 20min rotation, but that is a pretty good shot. Took that about 2 years ago.
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Why do you need Verizon USB data device? looks like a truck cabinet door, is this photo /setup in your Kenworth highway truck?
my peterbilt 387 ghi yup that's how I fly mama don't let me fly when I'm home..that's probably why I'm on the road 311-days a year :headscratch:
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Nice set up........considering it's in an 18 wheeler, you da man :salute <S> :aok
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Thanx dundee <S>
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Nice setup Scott from inside an 18 wheeler lol. Keep rocking. :rock
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Nice setup Scott from inside an 18 wheeler lol. Keep rocking. :rock
thanks bud <S> looking to upgrade soon tho lol look out AH3 here I come lol
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Just think if we took all the time we have spent playing AH over the years and used it to learn a musical instrument we would all be pretty good musicians. :bhead
But being proficient at AH is more important than any mere music hobby! :aok
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But being proficient at AH is more important than any mere music hobby! :aok
Aces High is a serious addiction! LOL
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(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160124_201850_zpszpdrhnap.jpg.html) that I would spend this much money just to play one game..addiction is costly.asus g750 $1500, headset with 5.1 Dolby surround sound $105, thrustmaster joystick $50, Verizon USB data device $75 , aces high subscription $14.95... Diving into a enemy horde at 10k in a FM2.. ..priceless..
Cheaper than lot lizzards scott.
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LOL rush...I can get a lot lizard for a shower ticket :devil but this lasts for hours every night
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I don't want to talk about it! :)
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Man...some of you people are hoarders. You need to police up your gaming areas! That's just awful
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Man...some of you people are hoarders. You need to police up your gaming areas! That's just awful
you do realize I don't have that kind of luxury in my truck right? I don't have allot of space to share with my gaming equipment but I make do...I have 70 inch sleeper to share with my bed, refrigerator, cabinets,tv,dvd, all 764 dvds and food items..
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you do realize I don't have that kind of luxury in my truck right? I don't have allot of space to share with my gaming equipment but I make do...I have 70 inch sleeper to share with my bed, refrigerator, cabinets,tv,dvd, all 764 dvds and food items..
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Scott doesn't use Viagra, he just gets a new Peter built.
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Scott doesn't use Viagra, he just gets a new Peter built.
:rofl :aok actually I do both :devil
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Scott doesn't use Viagra, he just gets a new Peter built.
:rofl :aok
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:rofl :aok
:neener:
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started with a Logitech 3D Pro twisty, . . .
Now, piece by piece; Saitek Combat Pro Pedals, CH throttle & stick, TrackIR5 with proclip, and on my 5th headset - ROCCAT KAVE 5.1.
All of it mounted on a Roger Dodger Aviation.com PVC simpit.
All together, not counting sub, around $1200. I'm not counting the 'puter.
Will be using my income tax refund as a war chest for a new 'puter.
I'm hooked, and luvin' it.
LtngRydr
Sounds like my setup down to the rodger doger. I'm all CH though.
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42 inch Sony works pretty good for spotting those tanks on the ground :aok
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/12633661_10153169576056370_7831153180474257579_o.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/IL2/IV_zpswnb3ahvd.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/IL2/IV_zpswnb3ahvd.jpg.html)
Oh wow ... I don't know what to say ... I'm honored ... :cheers:
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:rofl :rofl iv and Frenchy sittin in a tree k..I..s..s..I...n..g..
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Oh wow ... I don't know what to say ... I'm honored ... :cheers:
HA HA....priceless!! :rofl <S> Frenchy sir
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Oh wow ... I don't know what to say ... I'm honored ... :cheers:
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl
IV how do you play with that dominant feline stalking you????
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl
IV how do you play with that dominant feline stalking you????
That is my tank spotter...... :lol....Helps keep me focused. <S> Pipz sir
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That is my tank spotter...... :lol....Helps keep me focused. <S> Pipz sir
AHHH.HAAAA!! So that's your secret iv! I knew it you have help!! Cheater!! :devil :rofl
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Wait! Here's MY cat! :eek:
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02-06%2018.20.21_resized_zpsjlfji5bs.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02-06%2018.20.21_resized_zpsjlfji5bs.jpg.html)
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Wait! Here's MY cat! :eek:
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/olythekid/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02-06%2018.20.21_resized_zpsjlfji5bs.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/olythekid/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02-06%2018.20.21_resized_zpsjlfji5bs.jpg.html)
Ok, I'll say it. That's one big popsicle you got!
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Wait! Here's MY cat! :eek:
Very focused!!!!!!!!
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(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w653/scottyd66/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1454864837077_zpsladgahkp.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/scottyd66/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1454864837077_zpsladgahkp.jpg.html) my tank spotter, no wonder I can never find them
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AHHH.HAAAA!! So that's your secret iv! I knew it you have help!! Cheater!! :devil :rofl
Shh you will scare them all away...lol :rofl
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Shh you will scare them all away...lol :rofl
:aok