Get to know the team: JimM

[JimM]

Name:  Jim "JimM" Moore Age:  53 Location:  Summeton, SC, USA Quote:  Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. (Will Rogers) Position:  Support Specialist

1.  Do you have pets?  Yes, a 5 year old Jack Russell Terrier. 
2.  What is your favorite color?  Blue 
3.  What kind of music do you like?  Both types, Country and Western.  Seriously I like all types of music.   
4.  What do you do with your free time besides spending time on SMF? Gardening, Amateur Radio, ghost hunting, and karaoke.   
5.  What are your goals/dreams in life? Every time I reach a goal, I set one just a bit higher.  I still dream about winning the PowerBall lottery!   
6.  What got you involved in SMF? I got talked into starting a paranormal forum/group at Xsorbit.  It didn't take me long to decide that I wanted a bit more control and seeing as it was based on an older version of SMF, I started hanging out here.  After a couple of months I decided to pick a host and convert to the full version. 
7.  Who do you admire? Why? I admire lots of folks but the person that had the most impact on my life is my Dad.  He always set the bar high and I'm a better person because of it. 
8.  Are you into sports? If so which ones? Yes. I enjoy watching college football and baseball.  I used to umpire at the junior college level. 
9.  What is your dream job? I did it for 22 years.  Serving my country as a munitions specialist in the United States Air Force.
10. What was your first screenname? jimb29154 - my name, middle initial and zip.  Not too creative, I know. 
11. Do you have any piercings? No. 
12. Are you a lefty/righty or ambidextrous? Righty. 
13. Do you have any tattoos? If not do you wish/plan to get one? No and no. 
14. Do you have any siblings? If so, how many of each? Yep! I have 2 sisters and 1 brother. 
15. What is your favorite website? Tough question...Google is up there because you can find out lots that you want and some things you don't want with a simple search.  SMF.org is where I spend the most time! 
16. Do you play computer games?  If so, which ones? Not often, but when I do, I enjoy simulations, especially submarine simulations.  I know that's crazy coming from an Air Force guy but ... 
17. Do you play video game consoles?  Which ones? No but some of the consoles today have some really awesome graphics.. 
18. Are you married or planning to get married? Married for 24 years, divorced for 6, happily remarried now for 4 years.
     a. If so do you have any kids? Yes 
     b. How many kids? 3 – 2 boys and 1 girl, all grown and 3 grands 
19. How many languages do you speak? If so which ones? I only speak English. 
20. Do you drink? Occasionally 
21. Do you smoke? No 
22. Did you play hooky from class? Never   
23. Do you have a license? Yes, I do.
     a. Do you own a car? 2 - a 2002 Buick Century and a 1994 Toyota 4x4. 
     b. Have you ever been stopped for speeding? Nope. 
24. Do you obtain a good amount of sleep daily? About 7 hours. 
25. How do you sleep? I know this isn't a trick question.  I sleep on my left side. I've been told I snore if I sleep on my back, but you can't prove that by me. 
26. Have you ever been on an airplane? Lots of times and different types of planes. 
27. Have you ever broken a bone? Once, when I was 10, broke the third finger on my right hand playing baseball. 
28. Do you wear jewelry? If so what jewelry do you wear? Just a wedding ring and a watch. 
29. How do you dress? Khaki's and polo shirt for work and shorts and t-shirt around the house. 
30. How many keys are on your key ring? 7. 
31. What time do you go to bed? What time do you wake up? About 11:30 on weekdays and no telling what time on the weekend.  I get up at 6:30 weekdays and about 9:00 on weekends. 
32. What's the freakiest thing you have done? Can't remember anything.  I guess it's been too long! 
33. Do you live alone? No 
34. How many hours a day do you spend on the computer? I spend quite a lot of time on a computer at work so I would say approximately 9-10 hours a day. 
35. How many hours a day do you spend on SMF? I try to get in 2 hours but during the summer that slips a bit with all the grass to mow and the garden to pick and the pool to take care of. 
36. What is your favorite beverage - coffee, tea, soda, beer, other? Depends on the time of day.  Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon and beer in the evening! 
37. What do you hate? I hate drivers that stay in the fast lane even though they are not passing a slower vehicle.   
38. What do you love? I love spoiling the grandkids and then sending them home. 
39. What is your religion? Non-denominational Christian. 
40. What is your hair color? Silver 
41. How tall are you? 6 feet, 1 inch 
42. How much do you weigh? 200 lbs. 
43. What's the feature on SMF you can't live without?
      a. As an administrator? The package manager! 
      b. As an end user? Quick reply is something I use all the time. 



I retired from the Air Force in 1996 and have been working for a polyester staple manufacturer ever since.  I'm currently the production planner, shipping manager, warehouse manager, and part-time IT troubleshooter. 

[JBlaze]

Sound like a busy guy Jim!

BTW, on my way to Florida, passing through South Carolina I screamed "JIM!!!!" out the window.

Got some funny looks from the other drivers...

[JimM]

I try to stay busy.

Was that last weekend?  I kept hearing someone calling my name.  Had me going in circles.

Seriously, you should have told me what day and stopped in for short rest.  The drivers on 95 are crazy anyway!

[JBlaze]

I try to stay busy.

Was that last weekend?  I kept hearing someone calling my name.  Had me going in circles.

Seriously, you should have told me what day and stopped in for short rest.  The drivers on 95 are crazy anyway!

Yep, that was on the 29th I believe

It wasn't the other drivers I was worried about, it was my own driving lol

[Gary]

Some traditional Gars questions.

Watch The Simpsons?

If so, got a favourite character?
or episode?

And what are your thoughts on Futurama?

[JimM]

Some traditional Gars questions.

Watch The Simpsons?

If so, got a favourite character?
or episode?

And what are your thoughts on Futurama?

Yep and Homer is definitely my favorite character. 

Haven't seem any of the Futurama episodes.  I hear they are on Comedy Central now and I imagine they can be found on the net as well.

[Gary]

Haven't seem any of the Futurama episodes.  I hear they are on Comedy Central now and I imagine they can be found on the net as well.

Yeah. It's entire run of four seasons (five if you go by broadcast seasons) and four movies are also available on DVD.

[JimM]

So I take it you highly recommend it? 

[Joshua Dickerson]

What did you retire as?

[JimM]

What did you retire as?

I retired as a E7 (Master Sergeant) but had a line number for Senior.  I had already put in my retirement request when the line numbers came out and knew if I took that stripe it would mean at least 2 more years and 1 of those would have been in Korea!

[Gary]

So I take it you highly recommend it? 

Oh my yes. Maybe moreso than The Simpsons!

[Joshua Dickerson]

What did you retire as?

I retired as a E7 (Master Sergeant) but had a line number for Senior.  I had already put in my retirement request when the line numbers came out and knew if I took that stripe it would mean at least 2 more years and 1 of those would have been in Korea!

Ever consider getting back in the military?

[JimM]

No, not really.  I enjoyed my 22 years, wouldn't take anything for the experience but definitely don't want to do it all again.

[Kat-2]

I knew you were an all around great guy Jim.  And thank you for serving our country!

[JimM]

Awww thanks Kat-2. 

[JBlaze]

Jim, I made you an avatar

<------- look at mine

[JimM]

Cool, I like yours.  So what does mine look like? 

[JBlaze]

Gotta finish it first

[JBlaze]

Here you go Jim. Take your pick

[JimM]

The one with the cowboy hat, of course.

Thanks


ETA:  Looks quite nice.  Thanks JBlaze. 

[Yigal]

  2.  What is your favorite color?  Blue 

Same here

[HoTmetal]

Sweet, another Air Force guy Have you seen the ABUs?? (YUCK) nothing beats the 2nd phase non iron olive greens, though white T's aren't great for mx work....

Xsorbit huh, I didn't know they were still around. Well it just goes to show that some good can come from anywhere.

What was your favorite plane to load up, and your favorite assignment?

[JimM]

Hey rickC

Yep I have and I'm glad I don't have to wear them.  I sure loved the non iron olive greens as well.  When we went to the BDU's, too dang much like the Army.

Xsorbit is dead now.  Has been for quite some time.  I think vbgamer45 owns the domain now as well. 

I was stationed at Eglin AFB, FL for 8 years and the F15 is hard to beat.  That was also my favorite assignment.  I got to work most of the time in the Armament Laboratory making experimental gun propellant.  That's not something that a munitions guy like me normally gets to do.

Did you fly the SR-71?  Awesome plane!

[HoTmetal]

No, I'm not a pilot.
The SR-71 is the plane that made me want to join. Well, it and the C-5(the plane I currently work on). I've seen most the the static displays of the SR-71 across the US including the SR-71 "Big Tail" at Eglin AFB.


I was stationed at Beale AFB, though long after the days of the SR-71, the base is still loaded with history on it. I've read many books on it. I really liked Ben Rich's book "Skunk Works" its a good read

[JimM]

Yep the static display at Eglin is in great shape, or was the last time I was there.  I have a time-share in Destin so I go back to the area frequently. 

Ahhh yes, the C-5.  The plane that shouldn't fly but does.  I flew on a number of C-141s but never had the pleasure to fly in a C-5.  Now all I see around here are the C-17s out of Charleston.

[HoTmetal]

Yep the static display at Eglin is in great shape, or was the last time I was there.  I have a time-share in Destin so I go back to the area frequently. 

Ahhh yes, the C-5.  The plane that shouldn't fly but does.  I flew on a number of C-141s but never had the pleasure to fly in a C-5.  Now all I see around here are the C-17s out of Charleston.

Yeah, Charleston is the home of the C-17. I think they have 100+, more than any other base... I worked the C-17 airframe for 2.5 years... .Its a good plane, loved it. But the KC-135 is my baby. I hold 2 AFSC's and though I've been at a few bases, it was the plane I worked 1st in both career fields.

I haven't been th SC much, only passed through it a few times... Hows the weather in general?

[JimM]

Yeah, Charleston is the home of the C-17. I think they have 100+, more than any other base... I worked the C-17 airframe for 2.5 years... .Its a good plane, loved it. But the KC-135 is my baby. I hold 2 AFSC's and though I've been at a few bases, it was the plane I worked 1st in both career fields.

I haven't been th SC much, only passed through it a few times... Hows the weather in general?

I spent 2 years on Guam and we had a few KC-135s along with the B-52s.

The weather is pretty good.  It gets really humid in the summer but the winters are usually pretty mild.  Not unusual to only have a couple of evenings below freezing all winter and I've seen it 65-70 on Christmas day.  If you like snow, then SC is not where you want to be.

[JimM]

I have to revise my answer to:

17.  Do you play video game consoles?  Yes.  Got a PS3 for Christmas and Modern Warfare2.  I guess it's ok if the kid comes back out sometimes.

[Acans]

Do you play it online?

If so whats your PSN ID?

[JimM]

Yes, but I am a bit slower to catch on, than all these youngsters.  My kill/death ratio is like 185/800.   I'll get there though.  My PSN ID is jim29148.

[Cassiel]

1) Whats your favorite class/weapon/etc. in the game?

2) What's your current level in Multiplayer?

3) a) Did you beat the Campaign?
    b) What did you think?
    c) Have you started Special Ops yet?

You don't really have to answer these question, i'm just curious. But have fun in Multiplayer! My goal is just to have fun. People take it too seriously and lose sight of the game itself.

[JimM]

I'm the same way and I do have fun.  For me, that's what it is all about.

I'll answer your 2nd question first - 21 and I've been playing Multiplayer about 2 weeks, so I haven't unlocked all the weapons and perks.

I use a custom class pretty much.  My primary is the SCAR-H w/holographic sight, secondary is AA-12 shotgun.  I'm thinking of changing my secondary to a Thumper x2 and see how that works.  I just got to level 21 which unlocks the Bling perk but haven't configured that yet.

Yes, I completed the campaign twice so far and several of the other missions selectively.  I really thought the storyline was interesting.  I've only done the first Special Ops mission-the one where no one is shooting at you.

And so far I like the Derail map the best.  I guess that is because I have had my longest kill streak there (5).

[Kill Em All]

I would add you to my friends list, but I'm never on the PS3 unless I'm watching a movie.