This is mainly for Dave, and yes this is your long, lost brother Mike. I have been playing the beta for Supreme Commander (whch will not be out untl early next year) and I have to say it is everything you could magine a sequel to TA would be in 2007. The maps are huge and it really feels like total strategic war. And still, it feels just like good old TA with a bunch of interface improvements. So that is my good news.
Also from the video game world, Guitar Hero 2 is coming out this week in the U.S. You can now play multiplayer with 2 guitars, one person plays bass or rythm while the other plays lead. If you don't have a PS2, well shucks. It is supposed to be out on 360 sometime next year. And, there are a ton of new songs, here is the list:

1. Opening Licks
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Danzig - Mother
Cheap Trick - Surrender
Wolfmother - Woman
Spinal Tap - Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight

2. Amp-Warmers
Kiss - Strutter
Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box
Police - Message in a Bottle
Van Halen - You Really Got Me
Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son

3. String-Snappers
Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
Alice in Chains - Them Bones
Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy
Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys
Black Sabbath - War Pigs

4. Thrash and Burn
Warrant - Cherry Pie
Butthole Surfers - Who Was in My Room Last Night
Mathew Sweet - Girlfriend
Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knockin'
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine

5. Return of the Shred
Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of
Primus - John the Fisherman
Sword - Freya
Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation
Aerosmtih - Last Child

6. Relentless Riffs
Heart - Crazy on You
Stone Temple Pilots - Tripping on a Hole in a Paper Heart
Stray Cats - Rock This Town
Allman Brothers - Jessica
Jane's Addiction - Stop

7. Furious Fretwork
Anthrax - Madhouse
Living End - Carry Me Home
Lamb of God - Laid to Rest
Reverend Horton Heat - Psychobilly Freakout
Rush - YYZ

8. Face-Melters
Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot
Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized
Dick Dale - Misirlou
Megadeth - Hangar 18
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird

I really like the people in my unit but the job is extremely busy right now. The unit's move from Lewis to here was about as smooth as sandpaper and we staff guys are working overtime to get it back on track. The Stryker vehicle is an amazing thing and I am excited to eventually command in this kind of unit. Right now, when I do have time, it is family or family+friends. And now with High Council, you will be lucky to see me ever blog. Just kidding. I am going to post a "board game blog" soon to let you all know what we have found to be great group games. In case you wanted to check something new out. Every Friday we have had members from the Ward over and it has been a big success.

Well, I am off to get ready for work. I miss you guys. Wish you could make it to game night tomorrow!

Mike