Farewell, Giantbomb...

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Edited By sweep  Moderator

Ok firstly

NOBODY PANIC


The resemblance is uncanny
The resemblance is uncanny
I'm not actually leaving giantbomb. However, tomorrow marks the beginning of an epic adventure, as two Giantbomb users set out to traverse the continent of Europe. Their names? Sooty and Sweep. At 7am tomorrow we leave for Paris. We spend a few nights there, then head to Florence in Italy via sleeper train. After that, Rome, Amsterdam, and then.... who knows?

I'm going to be away for a month. That means there probably won't be any more blogs or community shenanigans from now until mid August. Upon my return, the games shall commence - New Gears Of War 2 content and more Battlefield:1943 romps. In the case of the latter I am becoming rather masterful with the Rifle, racking up 200 kills since the games release.... which was yesterday :D

Anyways, this is where I exit stage left. I may gain sporadic access to Giantbomb via internet cafe's and the like, but don't expect anything resembling any kind of commitment. Please refrain from removing me from your friends list. I am not dead. Well... hopefully not.

Upon my return, expect video blogs live from Europe. It's going to be all kinds of emotional.

PEACE OUT, GIANTBOMB


Love Sweep
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#1  Edited By sweep  Moderator

Ok firstly

NOBODY PANIC


The resemblance is uncanny
The resemblance is uncanny
I'm not actually leaving giantbomb. However, tomorrow marks the beginning of an epic adventure, as two Giantbomb users set out to traverse the continent of Europe. Their names? Sooty and Sweep. At 7am tomorrow we leave for Paris. We spend a few nights there, then head to Florence in Italy via sleeper train. After that, Rome, Amsterdam, and then.... who knows?

I'm going to be away for a month. That means there probably won't be any more blogs or community shenanigans from now until mid August. Upon my return, the games shall commence - New Gears Of War 2 content and more Battlefield:1943 romps. In the case of the latter I am becoming rather masterful with the Rifle, racking up 200 kills since the games release.... which was yesterday :D

Anyways, this is where I exit stage left. I may gain sporadic access to Giantbomb via internet cafe's and the like, but don't expect anything resembling any kind of commitment. Please refrain from removing me from your friends list. I am not dead. Well... hopefully not.

Upon my return, expect video blogs live from Europe. It's going to be all kinds of emotional.

PEACE OUT, GIANTBOMB


Love Sweep
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#2  Edited By Out_On_Bail

Enjoy! When you get to Amsterdam go to the Bulldog, Stoney's, and the Grasshopper.  Those are by far the best coffee shops in the city - at least in my opinion. Have fun and buy me something nice!  


Pictures will suffice ;)  
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#3  Edited By jakob187

Good riddan...I mean, HOPE YA HAVE FUN, KIDS!!!  =  D


Seriously, though...take pictures...and post them...
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#4  Edited By Oriental_Jams

I hate that you can play 1943. But have fun in Europe, bastard.

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#5  Edited By Snail

DOOD! Don't you fucking scare me like that again.
Ever.

Also, you should visit Portugal.

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#6  Edited By flaminghobo

Nice five-hundred and fiftieth post.
Take care and have fun dude.

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#7  Edited By MattyFTM  Moderator

That title scared me. But it's only a month. I think the good ship Giant Bomb can just about manage to stay afloat without you for a month.

Also, great use of psychology. The thread title immediately makes people fear the worst. So when it turns out not to be that bad, people are immediately relieved, and you leaving for a month seems like a great idea, because it's so much better than what we previously feared. Bravo Mr. Sweep, Bravo.

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#8  Edited By mracoon

Have fun on your trip. Make sure to visit London though.

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#9  Edited By Claude

Did you say, delete Sweep from friends list... done. Have a good trip Sweep, learn something while you're at it and be nice to the French.

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#10  Edited By Hamz

I'm calling it now. You'll get to Amsterdam and get so fanny fucked you run out of cash and can go no further. Then we'll see a new series of blogs from you as you detail to us your new life as a whore in a brothel.

Good luck and god bless.

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#11  Edited By sparky_buzzsaw

Have a blast, Sweep!

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#12  Edited By RHCPfan24

Phew. Don't scare me, Sweep! Enjoy your trip, we will be here to welcome you back. Have fun and remember, Pie is delicious.

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#13  Edited By clubsandwich

Europe is amazing, have some great time man.

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#14  Edited By crunchUK

Just so you know, sleeper trains are SO AWESOME to sleep in. The vibraiton and movement is so hypnotic, you wont even realize you've fallen asleep. It's awesome. Really awesome.

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#15  Edited By Oni

Have fun man! And if you get to Amsterdam, let me know, we'll meet up and have a laff.

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#16  Edited By Jayge_

Ooo adventure. Sounds fucking great. Drink some fine European ales for me, asshole :-D

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#17  Edited By JJOR64

Have fun in Europe man!

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#18  Edited By Vinchenzo

Enjoy yourself and... how much is this costing?

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#19  Edited By citizenkane

Sounds like a grand adventure.  Have fun!

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#20  Edited By JJWeatherman

I don't understand why people keep making threads like this.

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Have fun!

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#22  Edited By ZeroCast

You got me there Sweep! Have fun in Europe mate and enjoy your stay in the City of Love, remember to take pictures, lots of them!

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#23  Edited By vidiot
Where is Europe again? Is that in California somewhere?
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#24  Edited By JJOR64
@Vinchenzo said:
" Enjoy yourself and... how much is this costing? "
I want to know to.  I'm interested as well.
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#25  Edited By Cube

Have a fun and safe trip.

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#26  Edited By Satune

Geez have fun we hope to see you again soon.

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#27  Edited By gearhead

Hopefully you won't get involved in an international kidnapping and sex trade like in Hostel....
Have a good trip :D

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#28  Edited By jeff

You're just shirking your Battlefield 1943 duties. That extra map isn't going to unlock itself, soldier!

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#29  Edited By Optiow

I actually thought you were leaving for good! that would have sucked...
I always preferred the rifle no matter what game it is, glad to see someone else can use it awesomely as well!

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#30  Edited By ThomasP

Hope you have a blast, Sweepy.

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#31  Edited By buzz_clik

Noice work, mate. I love how your plans fizzle out after Amsterdam.

Have a good trip! Don't forget to pack your tiny green gumboots!

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#32  Edited By EpicSteve

So we're both leaving for awhile? Have fun :)

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#33  Edited By Linkyshinks
@Sweep said:
" Ok firstly

NOBODY PANIC


The resemblance is uncanny
The resemblance is uncanny
I'm not actually leaving giantbomb. However, tomorrow marks the beginning of an epic adventure, as two Giantbomb users set out to traverse the continent of Europe. Their names? Sooty and Sweep. At 7am tomorrow we leave for Paris. We spend a few nights there, then head to Florence in Italy via sleeper train. After that, Rome, Amsterdam, and then.... who knows?

I'm going to be away for a month. That means there probably won't be any more blogs or community shenanigans from now until mid August. Upon my return, the games shall commence - New Gears Of War 2 content and more Battlefield:1943 romps. In the case of the latter I am becoming rather masterful with the Rifle, racking up 200 kills since the games release.... which was yesterday :D

Anyways, this is where I exit stage left. I may gain sporadic access to Giantbomb via internet cafe's and the like, but don't expect anything resembling any kind of commitment. Please refrain from removing me from your friends list. I am not dead. Well... hopefully not.

Upon my return, expect video blogs live from Europe. It's going to be all kinds of emotional.

PEACE OUT, GIANTBOMB

Love Sweep "



Check out the night life in Pigalle, it's pretty hot in the summer ;)

You should definitely check out Sacre Coeur also. If your looking for a cheap place to stay there's a small hotel in right next to Lamarck-Caulaincourt station, behind the exit of the station on the main road to the left. It's practically right on the corner. It's a good hotel.

Amsterdam is cool, but Rotterdam is so much cooler, if you have the time you should definitely go. If not enjoy your time in the Dam, ther are some cool museums and art galleries. LSD and and other narcotics can easily be obtained in Vondel park. just whistle.





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#34  Edited By LiquidPrince

See you on the flip side.

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Have fun man I just got back from my vacation, hope you enjoy yours.

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#36  Edited By Rowr

Holidays are fucking awesome, have fun man, it's pretty obvious you deserve it. Congratulations on your uni.

We gotta catch up at some point, be in touch.

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#37  Edited By Tylea002

Enjoy Europe, friend!

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#38  Edited By danielkempster

Have a good'un, Sweep. Be sure to keep in touch, if you can. Your presence will be greatly missed and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say we look forward to having you back next month.

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#39  Edited By zitosilva

Phew, you scared me with that title.

Enjoy you trip Sweep. Have fun.

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#40  Edited By Jimbo

Check out De Efteling in Holland if you get a chance, it has about four fillion times more character than shitty Disneyland Paris.  Giant Bomb photos on the Giant Sofa or it didn't happen.

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#41  Edited By Bruce
@Sweep:

AND YOU CAN FIND NEW WAYS OF LIVING, MAKE PLAYING ONLY LOGICAL HAAAARM.
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#42  Edited By papercut

have fun buddy. don't drink the water, i think.

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#43  Edited By gingertastic_10

Take care. I've always wanted to go to Paris.

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#44  Edited By JamesF
@Bruce said:
" @Sweep: AND YOU CAN FIND NEW WAYS OF LIVING, MAKE PLAYING ONLY LOGICAL HAAAARM. "

Yes.

Please Sweep, punch a Frenchman for me?
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#46  Edited By dsplayer1010

I got scared for a second. Anyway, have fun.

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#47  Edited By SecondBreath

good luck!

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#48  Edited By the8bitNacho
@MattyFTM said:
"  I think the good ship Giant Bomb can just about manage to stay afloat without you for a month."
That's five compartments!

She can stay afloat with the first four filled to the bulkhead, but not five.  Not.  Five.

As she goes down by the head, water will spill over the tops at E-Deck, back and back, there's no stopping it.

From this moment on no matter what we do, Giant Bomb will founder.
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#49  Edited By Seedofpower

Good luck and DON'T GET ROBBED!

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#50  Edited By Rheinmetall

You are so lucky, I envy you! Have a good time in Europe. Don't miss the Louvre in Paris, and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam!