Hey guys and gals ...

[jamester69 54]

Jamie Mandrell (aka, Jamester69, 19Delta, and The_Hand_of_GOD)
Memphis, Tennessee - United States of America
43 years old
8 year United States Army Veteran, 20 year Professional Musician, Singer/Songwriter, and Producer.

 

:rolleyes: Hey Doods and Doodettes, I have been sneakin my way around :ph34r: for the past few months doing my best to learn all of the "in's and out's" of the game, Its been an interesting few months to say the least (lol). Anyway, just wanted to throw myself out there and introduce myself.  Im an American (and Damn Proud of it!) I live in Memphis Tennessee (The home of Rock and Roll). ;) The"69" in my nickname is for the year I was born ( :huh: pause for everyone to ackknowledge that "Damn That Dudes OOOLD!!) lol this I know and I have earned every year that I have Lived (43 years old AND Married) and I have LIVED (to the fullest) every day that I have earned. I have been around the world TWICE :P  Once defending my country, and once Entertaining the masses playing in a band. I had to quit Touring and playing music back in 2008. I have just about come to the end of my journey here on earth. In 2008 I was diagnosed with CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) and Cardiomyopathy (degenerative heart muscle disease). I only have 12% of my heart left, and I was given only 2 to 2 1/2 years to live in 2008 unless I had a Heart Transplant. I am PROUD to say that here it is "2013" and NO Heart Transplant, BUT I Am STILL here (barely) lol.
  I pretty much lay around all day and night, since my heart is so weak, I myself have no energy and am very weak, but I pass the time on facebook and the rest of my time is spent here at Tankionline, It gives me something to do, and I enjoy talking with all of you. (although I must say I feel a little awkward at times because most of yall are just kids) lol, But I remain a big kid at heart. I just like to share my stories of this CRAZY Life that I have lived, and yes I HAVE L I V E D! and THEN some, as well as continue being an advocate for Organ Donation, "Give the Gift of Life to someone".
Hit me up anytime I'm ALWAYS on, maybe yall can help me get a little better at this cause My Game SUX!

 

When I was diagnosed with Heart disease. It made me think about what was Most important things that I MUST accomplish in order for ME to complete my journey and feel as if I HAVE succeeded in "LIFE".

1.) To Laugh as much as possible.
2.) To ENDURE the betrayal of false friends.
3.) To find the BEST in others.
4.) To Take without Ever Forgetting.
5.) To Give without Ever Remembering.
And Last But NOT at the VERY LEAST WHATSOEVER
6.) To Somehow leave this world knowing that even 1 life was able to breathe just 1 breath of their life easier than the one before, Just Because I Lived.
To Me, This is to have "Succeeded".


You can find my music and some live videos on YOUTUBE :

http://www.youtube.c...ube.VurUfc65-qM

and on facebook

https://www.facebook...70308569647439#



Favorite Quote

"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have.
I must stand with anyone that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, but part with him when he goes wrong."
~Author Unknown



See You In The Battle,
Jamie
 

...that is all, carry on. -_-

Edited August 9, 2013 by jamester69

[Ilia.ArchangeI 6,785]

Wow nice introduction! So great to have some cool people around. Hope to see you around more often (server 2 seems to be the biggest English community playing spot, but you probably knew that), and share some good games! GL!

[splitterpoint 10,986]

Hi, welcome to the forum.  ^_^

[I3loodShot 3,119]

Welcome ^_^

[Irontank1v 836]

Hi back, i will really like to stay in touch with you. I love talking to guys (old dude) like you. Welcome..

[Meliora 1,652]

Hey... Well, welcome to the forum.

[Raphael2 3,263]

Welcome !

[KiwiZaphod 53]

There's a Maori phrase used by all here in NZ for those showing your strength and positivity in hard times:  Kia Kaha

So - Kia Kaha, and I'll raise a glass to you now, and see you on the field of battle!

[Guest]

Welcome to the Forum, @jamester69.

 

 

Moved to Off-Topic.

[Amagi 1,728]

Welcome!

[jokjinari 160]

Hello, and welcome.

[Valletta 834]

Welcome to the forum, have a nice stay!  :)

[jamester69 54]

WOW!!! man, i dunno what to say...Thanx Ya'll, You guys put a smile on my face for sure today.
I am truly humbled. Im always around, so just holler. Ya'll ROCK!

@ KIWI, KIA KAHA to you too My Brutha! and Thank You My Friend. (oh btw watch out for all of those big nasty snakes and spiders you guys have there in NZ!)
@ Irontank, Im always around, trust me I dont have too much more to with my time, Than to waste as much of it as possible on here lol. Look me up and gimmie a shout ANYTIME
(im an "Old Dude" with allot of awesome memories and Im STILL a "Teenage Punk IN SPIRIT")
@ fool4krist, I apppreciate your words, Thank you.
@ fighter Thank You sir.
and to all of the staff and Mods, Thank yall.

Im thankful for everyones kind words, again I am very humbled, and appreciative.

I'll close with this quote, (FYI-Some say it was "Abraham Lincoln" that originally made this statement, but for the record there is no documented fact)
nevertheless, It is a quote that I have lived my life by it's words-

"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong."
~ Author Unknown

GOD Bless My Friends,
Molan Labe, and POWER To The III%
Jamester69





 

[Domagojce 4]

Damn that dudes OOOLD!!

[Irontank1v 836]

(im an "Old Dude" with allot of awesome memories )

 

 

Thats the reason i like Old Dudes :)

Edited August 3, 2013 by Irontank1v

[unholycloak5 1,814]

Hello. Welcome to the forum! 

[HeroPlayer 797]

Well, nice to meet you here.

[I.Devastation 2,053]

Uhh.. Another new person, any hue welcome.

[MONKBLOB 33]

Welcome, we hope you enjoy it!

[M3_rail_mkkmkk999 5]

wow my parents are as old as you and you sound like 5 compared to them .-.

[jamester69 54]

@ flae99 well actually, I have been here for a few months, just now getting around to associating with people. My apologies if my NOOBNESS bothers you.
@ M3_rail , hmmmm, im not really sure how to take that comment lol, Let me say this, I have travled this planet 2 times, and have served in the Military for 8 years as a weapons specialist, I have a BA in Buisness Managment from The University of Tennessee (Knoxville Campus), and also have an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering fro Mississippi State, and I have 2 Gold Records, from 2 songs that I wrote that were in Billboards Top40 for over 6 months, I own a 600+ acre cotton Farm here in Tennessee, I dont know of any 5 year olds that can say anything remotely close to that, and it would be a big dissappointment to myself to find out that I come off as a 5 year old to others.....juuuust sayin .

[icerugby 1,886]

There's a Maori phrase used by all here in NZ for those showing your strength and positivity in hard times: Kia Kaha

So - Kia Kaha, and I'll raise a glass to you now, and see you on the field of battle!

NZ welcome from me as well :) Edited August 3, 2013 by icerugby

[I.Devastation 2,053]

@ flae99 well actually, I have been here for a few months, just now getting around to associating with people. My apologies if my NOOBNESS bothers you.

@ M3_rail , hmmmm, im not really sure how to take that comment lol, Let me say this, I have travled this planet 2 times, and have served in the Military for 8 years as a weapons specialist, I have a BA in Buisness Managment from The University of Tennessee (Knoxville Campus), and also have an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering fro Mississippi State, and I have 2 Gold Records, from 2 songs that I wrote that were in Billboards Top40 for over 6 months, I own a 600+ acre cotton Farm here in Tennessee, I dont know of any 5 year olds that can say anything remotely close to that, and it would be a big dissappointment to myself to find out that I come off as a 5 year old to others.....juuuust sayin .

Eh... No, just noobs have been in the forums recently...

[Atakhan 1,229]

Welcome to the forum. That is one impressive introduction. I got to say you sure are living life to the fullest. I hope I'll get to travel the world like you and do at least half the thing that you have done by the time I'm your age. Hope to meet you in battle someday :)

Edited August 3, 2013 by Atakhan

[jokjinari 160]

@icerugby, You're a New Zealander? That's awesome! I have a Kiwi friend. :)