Told myself I wouldn't make a big thing out of this.  I know I grump about people making huge-assed posts on the website when they quit, so I won't be doing that.

Suffice to say, my account expires April 1st, and no doubt most of you haven't exactly seen me online much if at all the past couple of weeks.  If you're that curious about why I quit, feel free to send me a PM.  I don't want to make a big deal out of it.

That being said, I'll still be a personality on the website and I may make an appearance at the guild meet-up this year, money- and job-permitting.  That is to say, I still have no job, but God help me if I don't have one by August.

I did want to take a moment, though, to say something.  I wish all of <Downfall> the best in your endeavors, both in-game and in real life.  I know times are tough for Kitten Brigade and Salmon alike, with significant raider turnover going on.  I would normally say that my quitting the game wouldn't be helping, however I do know that there are a good number of people that "disagreed" with my particular brand of leadership.  Just know that I did my best under the circumstances that I was given, and if I insulted, hurt, or otherwise negatively-effected you I am sorry for that.  Know that it was not my intention.

I should hope that in the wake of my departure, things only get better for the raids and for the guild at large.

For those of you that wish to stay in contact that haven't already done so with me, send me a PM and I'll trade email addresses and/or phone numbers, should you so desire.

This ended up being bigger than I intended.  I guess it's hard to simply walk away from something that you've given five years of your life towards.  I guess that should be expected.

Either way, peace.

I have a question for all you gearheads in guild.

Earlier this evening I hopped in my car to head out and watch a movie.  When I started my car, I noticed a high-pitched "whirring" sort of sound as well as a low, dull wobbling/throbbing sort of sound behind it.  When I'd accelerate the whirring would get noticeably louder, and the pitch of the whirr would change when I changed gears.

As the engine warmed up the whirring sound would get quieter and lower, but it never went away.  Not until I stopped the car and removed the key.

I went to a gas station later, popped the hood.  Oil, power steering, brake fluids, everything checks out.  The only thing is that the whirring sounds like it's either coming from the belts or possibly down in the axles of the front wheels - sort of hard to tell as it gets louder when I step on the gas (and I can't step on the gas when I'm outside trying to listen for the sound's location).

Make and model of this car is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, if that matters.

Any thoughts?

Yes, I know this is Keith Olbermann, and I know his opinions and his show don't gel with many of the people in guild. But this video is an absolute must-watch - regardless of your views - because it deals with your right to live. Your RIGHT to LIVE.

It's 43 minutes long, but you simply MUST watch this video, as this debate is too important to ignore.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/vp/33217642#33217642

The following are the only pieces of gear I'm expecting to pursue.

[47105] - 25man Val'Kyrs, normal

[47925] - 10man Beasts, heroic

[47150] - 25man Anub'Arak, normal

[47993] - 10man Beasts, heroic

[47115] - 25man Val'Kyrs, normal

[47069] - 25man Faction Champions, normal

With these pieces of gear, combined with my existing gear that I have, I will be hit capped, expertise capped, 10% haste, just under 20% armor penetration, and 25% crit.  A very nice balance if I do say so myself.

As the thread title suggests, I am still looking to buy [45912] from anyone in the guild that should find one and be willing to part with it.

I am also a max-level Jewelcrafter - just started recently, so I could use any Jewelcrafting recipes that you find and are willing to sell to me.  Also, if you obtain any [43297] I would gladly buy them from you as well.

Thanks ahead of time, everyone!

Below is a "tracker" of the new recipes I have learned.

New glyphs:

• Death Knight
  1. [45806]
  2. [45803]
  3. [45800]
  4. [45799]
• Druid
  1. [46372]
  2. [45604]
  3. [45602]
  4. [45601]
  5. [45623]
  6. [45603]
• Hunter
  1. [45625]
  2. [45734]
  3. [45731]
  4. [45733]
  5. [45735]
  6. [45732]
• Mage
  1. [45739]
     
  2. [45737]
     
  3. [45738]
     
  4. [45736]
     
  5. [45740]
     
• Paladin
  1. [45746]
  2. [45747]
  3. [45743]
  4. [45744]
  5. [45742]
  6. [45741]
  7. [45745]
• Priest
  1. [45755]
  2. [45756]
  3. [45758]
  4. [45757]
  5. [45753]
• Rogue
  1. [45769]
  2. [45766]
  3. [45762]
  4. [45761]
  5. [45767]
  6. [45764]
• Shaman
  1. [45778]
  2. [45772]
     
  3. [45777]
     
  4. [45771]
     
  5. [45770]
     
• Warlock
  1. [45780]
  2. [45783]
  3. [45779]
  4. [45789]
     
  5. [45781]
     
  6. [45782]
     
  7. [45785]
     
• Warrior
  1. [45792]
  2. [45793]
     
  3. [45797]
     
  4. [45790]
     
  5. [45794]
     
  6. [45795]
     

New Jewelcrafting recipes:

Lots, just ask me to link in-game.