WindmillGaming 10th Anniversary

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This year is a special one, the 10th anniversary of WindmillGaming!​

You heard that right, the 10th anniversary of the server! What that means is I have to plan something special for all of you, which I have no clue yet, but I will take suggestions. I first want to thank all of you, the community, for always supporting Windmill. Without your support and dedication, the server would not be where it is today. Even through the drama and chaos of 2020, most of you stuck around, and I am forever grateful for that. I created this Server 10 years ago because I wanted a place where anyone can be welcomed and have fun playing Minecraft. Throughout the years I lost the original spark I once had when first starting out, treating this Server like a business, and that caused a lot of chaos between friends which caused hurt and overall not a healthy environment for anyone. I apologize to all that were affected and know that my original spark is back, and its on fire. I want to also apologize for letting the server die recently, as you may or may not know I've been dealing with a lot IRL, and that made me step back and take a decent break from the server. Coming back to the server in the broken state it was made me want to start truly fresh, and so I bought a new better dedicated server and remade the website. I am excited to work on 1.18, I plan on making the server less complicated for you all. We will start work on the server as soon as 1.18 Spigot comes out and plugins update, not sure when the server will go live but it will probably be at least a month after 1.18 release, but I have no official ETA. Please stay tuned for news about the server on the website and in discord. I plan to be very transparent this time around (I know, I was not really transparent before, but now I will be, I promise). I also plan on doing live streams in discord on the development of the server. Again thank you all for your support and I cannot wait to fully relaunch the server!

Side Note: Please re-register on the website because its a fresh database. It's also good to actually use the website too, because that's where you will suggest things and report bugs/problems (as soon as I get the Tickets addon for the site).
 
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Change the title of the thread to 2019 anniversary support auction. A lot of HO modelers wont read the thread because it says N in the notice...I know this because I almost passed on it too. Then make sure it gets listed as a new post again.
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Charlie makes a good point, as modellers in scales other than N might slough it off as outside of their interests, whereas an anniversary car, in any scale, might be considered a desireable keepsake, even if only as a display item.

Wayne
 
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Guild created 2/7/05.

Weve come along way, with a long way to go.

I enjoy this guild immensely and have made some great friends along the way. Hell, I talk to most of you more than my rl friends ok, that might be more sad than anything...

Either way...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
 
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Thanks for that, Jon. I wonder how long the libraries will be covering the Anniversary for? It should be very interesting but as April is nearly over, unfortunately, maybe it is too late.
 
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It actually never even occured to me that the view distance is limited on the server. I have it set up pretty high myself but it is almost never a clear enough day to notice it.

I voted Yes because its realistic to see more than 500m if the conditions allow it. But I guess since the owners are from Britain it will stay foggy enough to not make any difference in the first place.
 
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Just so you know, I screwed up and so I changed this car to read, 50 foot rather than 40. Thats what happens when you dont pay attention and do a lot of cutting and pasting from previous auctions.... :oops: :oops:
 
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Ive been anxiously following this mystery thread and the wait has been worth it---another classic from Doctor Wayne.Id like to start the bidding at 25.00
 
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Thank you good sir for this opening bid. Yes, the wait was indeed worth it.

So, we have 25, whoollll give me 30??? Looking for 30, 35, even 50 for this exquisite one-off car. Got 25, looking for 50....
 
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Just in case you forgot, we have an N scale Anniversary Car up for bid here. Even if you arent into N scale, this should be a keeper, we are not going to make any more of these. There is no reserve so whatever the final bid is will be the price it sells at. Right now we have but one bid, so unless you act, youll miss out on a great deal.

Remember too, the proceeds from this sale all go to help support the Big Blue forums, so be generous please....
 
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Ahh, I see we have a new bidder in the mix, thank you kind sir for you bid of 75. Looking around the room I see a few bright-eyed bidders about to raise their paddles, so lets get right into it, Ive got 75, do I hear 90? Wholl give me ninety, ninety, Ill looking for 90....
 
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Any thought of a "Banner" to post by our group at OSH for the 50th / It could also be used for other Fly Ins during the year of the 50th .

" 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE THORP T-18" . Or words to that effect . I think it would add a touch of class for the group . I am pretty sure someone has a contact in the banner/flag industry that could help us out . Wouldnt need to be big , just something we could put on a couple of poles and anchor in the ground . Add the Forum web site to the banner to pub. the group . A photo of Fraser would certainly attract attention .

I would kick in a few bucks to make it happen .

RB
 
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I have a couple of low 20s. My play time hasnt made any fat grinding possible, so im just getting in an hour or two here/there. Its aight. I want those late level instances in my life.
 
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Still looking for some new bids, if youre waiting for the last few hours to sneak in a bid, I have a feeling you wait too long. Since there hasnt been much action, I think were going to close this auction earlier than first thought. As of now, the bidding on this N scale collectable will close on Midnight PDT, June 5 rather than June 15. We really need some help here, so lets see some more bids..... Remember, whatever we get we put right back into keeping Big Blue going and I have to tell you, each year it become more expensive and we usually wind up with paying more and getting less....
 
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Disclaimer: My posts are my personal opinion. I do not speak on behalf of anybody else unless I say so. If you are looking for hidden meanings in my posts, you are wasting your time...
 
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Sorry to hear of your misfortune. If you mailed RJ a check, cant you turn your case over to the post office as mail fraud? We would LOVE for someone who has truly been screwed by RJ to pursue the matter with the appropriate authority so as to try to stop RJ from hurting other people.

Admin, I think the list of warnings from sKrewed should be made into a sticky or something.
 
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Ive created a new Category "Thorp 50th Anniversary" this will last for the next year. Lets use that area to plan for the big events. Im keeping quiet about next year but come January 1st we need to start rolling on the Golden Jubilee. So far it looks like were going to have a big showing at OSH. As far as Sun n Fun goes I can guarantee Ill be bringing a Thorp there one way or another ... I hope those east of the Rockies will do the same.
 
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O so good Charlie, we thank you for that bid.

Since this is an auction, and we cant afford a real auctioneer, Im gunna try my best at it, so, we have 50 bid, do I hear 75, got 50, looking for 75???? Got a real nice heirloom-quality car here from a renown modeler, so lets, hear it folks, not only has it been decorated, but detailed by our own Doctorwayne, so were at 50, looking for 75...... 65, 75 anyone????
 
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Most unique indeed I dont believe there any other guilds out there like SSBON. At least from what I can see. Glad to be a part of the group.

Edit: PROUD.
 
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