User talk:InabaKaen

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Hi, welcome to ! Thanks for your edit to the '''Thread:9072#48|Guys, if you don't have any combining elements listed on somebody's wishlist, please send at least something! Brass key or a small spring, or red teapot... They are always needed!! -r''' page.

Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! Fossiliferous (talk) 20:00, April 21, 2015 (UTC)

Hi Sam, DeanO here - always glad to have a friend in the game that's just as happy to give as get. I especially like helping out people at a lower level get ahead in the game; happy dance indeed. I update my wl continuously, but always try to keep it with mostly combining elements. I now have two Sams and a Sammy, and all use the same avatar, just to be sure are you sage lvl 107?OylerD (talk) 22:45, April 21, 2015 (UTC)

I can see Samantha Dootlebug when I look you up in the friends window. Some, but not all of the friends images show an additional name; perhaps those tied to a FB account? Now that I've successfully learned how to multiply, I can send a bazzillion ty gifts, like others have sent to me (and here I thought they were just being nice). Still unable to time travel on the kindle, so no joy on being able to gift multiple combo items. Will always try to give what's on wl or a higher level collection item.OylerD (talk) 22:51, April 22, 2015 (UTC)

What was that blur that just went blazing past me? Oh, that was you.OylerD (talk) 01:12, April 23, 2015 (UTC)

I totally understand what you mean about "real" people! When I first started in August last year, I knew nothing about friending, in fact I associated it with FB friending and I didn't want any part of that. After finding this forum and getting a much better understanding of the game (thank you Fossiliferous!) I started out slowly with around 9 whole friends! I thought of them as real people and would examine their boards and their WL's and try to anticipate what quests or collections they were working on. It took me a half hour to gift 9 friends. As I gained a few more over time and realized that some of those friends weren't reciprocating I had to do a mental reset and started thinking of them as resources to advance in the game. Now that I've become more active on this wikia, I've started thinking about some of my game friends as real people again (hi you). Right now I'm at 54 friends and that's about all I want to manage - flipping through screen after screen of friends gifting and visiting really does start to physically hurt (got a few problems like nerve damage in my dominant hand from a not-so-perfect spinal fusion surgery). About that Koala thing - I ran across an app for my smart phone called "Instaface" that allows you to blend pics of your face with a stock set of animal faces and the Koala fit right in with my furry face. I was hoping for a more "manly" lion or tiger, but meh, the Koala suited me better. I'm in a bit of a slow period at work right now, so I have access to a keyboard instead of poke, poke on my kindle screen, so I'm being more long winded than normal. Ok, now I'm going to try to sign off with one of your hungry games sayings, "may the ice cream and donuts be always in your flavor".OylerD (talk) 15:46, April 23, 2015 (UTC)

Do I remember when everything was connected? I'll have you know my first home computer was an Atari 800 and my first "portable" computer, a Kaypro, weighed 30 lb! I'm still at work, but I'll check on that hocky stick when I get on my kindle tonight. I pretty much gave up on the game collection that included Monopoly, so you were welcome to it. My elusive item is a stupid cowboy hat that's only available from the Palatial Office in pieces. I've played that over and over - no joy. In fact, I had the game freeze up on me 3 times working that particular picture, so I hold my breath now when I play it. Later...OylerD (talk) 18:28, April 23, 2015 (UTC)

You're playing the name game. If I hadn't seen the can'tsleepevilclowns behind one of your sign offs you'd have had me scratching my head. Thanks for the bear tracks, the paws that refreshes. I can always use a pic-a-nic basket Yogi. I have another game friend that made a very practical and clever name change, "CUin5days". Ok, I need to get back to the game now. Later...OylerD (talk) 22:48, April 23, 2015 (UTC)

No, sadly, I cannot time travel on a kindle - unable to manually reset the date. However, I can "multiply", which is a way to accept all gifts multiple times. There's a flaw in the coding that you can take advantage of to stock up on badly needed items. If you already know how to do it, I don't want to bore you, but if you want to know how, leave a message at the beep. Only half awake this morning (Maryland, USA), did not sleep well, as usual. Fortunately, it looks like it's going to be another slow day at work, so I'll check in later...OylerD (talk) 12:37, April 24, 2015 (UTC)

Hi Sam, PT was rough today, so my game time today may be abbreviated, but fear not, at the stroke of midnight in the land of the limies I'll be back. TTFN, your friend, his furryness.OylerD (talk) 18:48, April 24, 2015 (UTC)

Let me know when you can communicate in words ​> 1 syllable. Your wl seemed kind of meager tonight. I can send more stuff. You ok? 🐨OylerD (talk) 00:24, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Yeah, totally get both the sleep and pain things, unfortunately. I have insomnia, sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome ( geez, that predictive texting is scary good) - use cpap and take all kinds of meds, but sometimes the brain won't cooperate. Also have degenerative disk disease,so my spine is slowly c

Must have hit some wrong key! cont: collapsing like the twin towers. Have had three spinal surgeries, and failed back syndrome as a result, leaving me with neuropathy in dominant hand and foot. I'm always in some level of pain (lying down helps) and taking pain meds and muscle relaxers, which help some. Never feel high high, just makes me stupid and have concentration of a goldfish, which isn't so good for work. But enough of that 😂, the game is afoot! I only have 1 item on your wl, the painting and only one of them that I need to complete a collection - however, I have a brilliant idea! I can send it to you, you can multiply it and send one back. Do you know how to multiply? I'll wait on your answer before I send it. We could use this technique to supply each other with collection items we both need a lot of (animal tracks, rag doll, thread, etc). Later professor Inaba Kaen. 🐨OylerD (talk) 08:05, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

The meds I'm on are exalgo (extended release opioid blend), morphine and metaxalone (muscle relaxer). Morphine is very inexpensive with my insurance, but the generic version of exalgo costs $180/month - so far it works the best, so I stick with it. No doubt in my mind I'm hooked, but since it's not likely I'll be stopping, it doesn't matter.

I'm sending the picture, you send back and I'll multiply it and I'll send in the clones. Instructions for multiplying must be followed precisely to work right:

1. Open gift window from icon on right side of screen.

2. Turn off wifi and return, return to gift window.

3. Accept gifts (thank yous can either be sent multiple times or "x" out of thank you)

4. Close gift window and reconnect to wifi - important to make sure you're connected!

5. Return, return to game and wait patiently for game to reconnect to server.

If all went well, gift icon will appear on right side of screen again, and you can get all the gifts over and over. It's very easy to get distracted and miss a step - best to write out instructions and check off steps. Try it out until you get the hang of it.

May the gifts be ever in your favor 🐨OylerD (talk) 09:54, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

I just duplicated around 30 gifts twice and then forgot one small step and brought my multiplying to an abrupt end. Very easy to miss a step when repeating dull tedious task.OylerD (talk) 10:13, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Send me yor sister's code - we can start a secret club and conquer the world (ok, time for me to get some sleep, I'm getting stupid)🐨OylerD (talk) 11:13, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Can't sleep, must play SS, all willpower gone - man, is the storyline getting lamer as the game goes on? Perhaps, it's a way to get you to spend crystals to rush through. Getting tired again, will continue later🐨OylerD (talk) 13:16, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Woo hoo! Now we can play 'till the cows come home (or we pass out from lack of sleep). Crap, wish meds helped more, hurts to jump up and down.🐨OylerD (talk) 19:24, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Sent boats back with gifts aboard. Will need to reserve some of the 10/day for us.🐨OylerD (talk) 19:27, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

So glad I met you on this forum, I feel like I can communicate about more than just the game. What areas of magick have you studied? Haven't had much time lately, but I've done astrological charts (wrote a basic program to calculate planetary aspects), read a lot of books on divination and medicinal herbs, studied Wicca (solitary) and oh yeah, have degrees in Psychology and Physics. Your school looks interesting. 🐨OylerD (talk) 19:53, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Cool, you can contact me at the following:  Dean.oyler@Verizon.net, deanoyler56@gmail.com, or my work email at dean.oyler@science.doe.gov Yes please have your sister add me with 0LTXY3 🐨OylerD (talk) 23:11, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Did not post code anywhere else, so should be good for a whileOylerD (talk) 23:18, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

To much alcohol tonight, so may be a few🐨OylerD (talk) 23:21, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Did not post code anywhere else, so should be good for a whileOylerD (talk) 23:28, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

So sorry, not at my best.🐨OylerD (talk) 23:42, April 25, 2015 (UTC)

Actually got some sleep last night, but I'm in a lot of pain today, which means I'll be playing a lot (horizontal with heating pad). Sorry about last night, shouldn't be consuming the vino with the other meds, but sometimes it's the only thing that helps. What's up with your HP,that causes so many problems?🐨OylerD (talk) 15:59, April 26, 2015 (UTC)

Neat trick for clearing out lots of gifts or rewards for solving pics/puzzles : open/close friends window. Gone in a flash! 🐨OylerD (talk) 16:21, April 26, 2015 (UTC)

What is your sister's game name?🐨OylerD (talk) 17:25, April 26, 2015 (UTC)

Either there's a glitch in the server or there's a glitch in my memory, I was able to send out gifts hours before the witching hour.🐨OylerD (talk) 21:55, April 26, 2015 (UTC)

Ok, got your sis, bear tracks were to get yor attention to get in touch me since I saw you were playing. My lovely wife just brought our kitty up to bed, so must spend some time skritching. Later...🐨OylerD (talk) 01:01, April 27, 2015 (UTC)

Tracks will have to wait till tomorrow; sent too many gifts to your sister. Damn this ten gift limit anyway! Do you need brush back as well? Prolly need to cut it short tonight - need more sleep. 🐨OylerD (talk) 01:37, April 27, 2015 (UTC)

Didn't read your last message closely enough - will send brush as well. 🐨OylerD (talk) 01:42, April 27, 2015 (UTC)

Still hurting today, so staying home; glad I have the game to distract me. Won't be able to send tracks and brush until this evening. Does your sister participate on the wiki? It would be good to know what collections she's working on; it's been a while since I was playing at her current level & I've forgotten what the quests were about. May the pain be ever in your OW! Nevermind, forgot what I was going to say 🐨OylerD (talk) 12:59, April 27, 2015 (UTC)

Hey, if you're checking here, just sent some goodies. Let me know what else you might like. You're one of the few real friends I have in this game, so you have priority. Later 🐨OylerD (talk) 00:33, April 28, 2015 (UTC)

I'm zoning out, so gonna catch some zzz's and will check back later...🐨OylerD (talk) 01:53, April 28, 2015 (UTC)

Greetings Oh Mysterious One, I dreamed that you had written too and when nothing was there did get concerned. I've been in a lot more pain than usual and supplementing my meds with too much Chablis, which is really stupid, but just couldn't get rid of the hurt without it. Had a good PT session today, so I'm a little more coherent. Very sorry to read about your migraines. Sometimes life's a witch and then you fly and other times it's that other bumper sticker.

I sent a bear track and three brushes, but I'm not sure what you mean about the brown brush. I'm guessing you're going for the 30 ladybugs. I'll send the fourth brush I have and change my wl to get the fifth (mmm, a fifth - bad mind! Behave). If I have enough collection gifts, I can send you back the ruby. 🐨OylerD (talk) 00:59, April 29, 2015 (UTC)

Ok, calling it quits for tonight. I think I sent you the brown brush - cat hair, I think not! Cats have fur that can be turned into felt, but your not making a brush with that. Wish your HP could do the multiplying trick, we could take turns stockpiling necessary things.

I've been interested in your alter ego name and was curious about the meaning behind it. Inaba turns up many things Japanese, a city/region, lots o'people and an anime character, "moon rabbit". Also a story of the Inaba hare, which saved the city. Rabbits/hares appear in myths as "tricksters" (the most famous being Buggs). Kaen is a Nordic rune, meaning "wildfire" (fits in well with the salamander fire elemental of GSW). It's also associated with Loki (there's that trickster again). You's a crafty one all right. Please let me know if I'm anywhere close, or if I'm just blowing smoke (fire again, get it?). 🐨OylerD (talk) 03:21, April 29, 2015 (UTC)

Just read your post about brushes and whales. I'm too tired right now to figure out what I need - haven't even really started saving the whales (collect the whole set!)

How do you put the nifty header on posts? 🐨OylerD (talk) 03:32, April 29, 2015 (UTC)

Hope you're doing ok, I sent a few goodies your way. I think I still have just a few of the 10 left, so I'll hold off with more gifting in case you need something. Take care mysterious one. 🐨OylerD (talk) 00:30, April 30, 2015 (UTC)

Yeah, definitely worried you're in a dark place with a blinding headache. Don't see any signs that you're playing. Hope I'm wrong - bright blessings Inaba Kaen 🐨OylerD (talk) 03:20, April 30, 2015 (UTC)

Glad to see you are still alive. I've been having more than my usual aches and pains lately, which means more game time; no point lying bored in bed when I can't sleep. Is your internet connection problem due to your computer or poor signal - has to be frustrating regardless. Our IT group at work changed our remote access tool a little while back and people are constantly grumbling over how often they get dropped. Apparently the new system is very sensitive to signal strength, which can vary from second to second, and it's very unforgiving. Ok, back to work; we'll see how long I last today, I had to have my lovely, tolerant wife take me home yesterday, so we each drove today. Will check my talk page when I get home to see if you were able to convince your computer to regurgitate the message it chomped up. OylerD (talk) 12:51, April 30, 2015 (UTC)

Left work early - had to do a quick grocery stop before back went kerfleuy for today. Will be heading off to SS land in just a moment. Found out that kindle is one of the few platforms that can still multiply, so let's stock up on goodies while we can. I've been saving up dinners from boats, so I can play some artifacts and make them count. What do you need? 🐨OylerD (talk) 21:39, April 30, 2015 (UTC)

Hi 

I don't have an "A" at top of page so will make do with no headers. Zonked after last post so wonder what happened in between. Sent you rubies, if you need more, send one back & I'll make more. Will stop here while I try to figure out when I am. 🐨OylerD (talk) 05:17, May 1, 2015 (UTC)

Finished overall gifting, will hold off for when I come to. Aislynn is finally listing more wishes, but i'll save the best for you. Whoa, really out of it, no self control. Best sign out now &catch some zzzs. 🐨OylerD (talk) 05:36, May 1, 2015 (UTC)

More than halfe asleep,  fading fast, f'me gone. 🐨😑😑😑OylerD (talk) 10:13, May 1, 2015 (UTC)

Hi hi to you. I wl'd one bottle boat I need, but could also use a Corvette. Nothing witty to say right now, still achy &grumpy&dopey&sneezy&sleepy, no docs (got enough of them), not happy and not that other guy, what's his name. 🐨OylerD (talk) 22:21, May 1, 2015 (UTC)

Top o'the mornin to yew. Thank you for the boats, they were very tasty. I'm going to give my eyes a break and switch over to reading. Happy hunting!🐨OylerD (talk) 01:56, May 2, 2015 (UTC)

I've been playing for the last couple of hours, when the magic crystal popped up, reminding me to start visiting friends. You are on fire! Look at you at lvl 123! Actually, I can barely see you, you're so far ahead. I'm not working on any particular quest, just playing for fun. I haven't even seen the whale quest yet. I'm not really looking for anything outside of my wl, how about you? If I don't have something you need, I can put it on my wl and increase the chance of getting it. Or if you need something multiplied, let me know.🐨OylerD (talk) 20:26, May 2, 2015 (UTC)

I'm low on brushes - only pony and goat (two great tastes that taste great together). I'll advertise for cat fur.🐨OylerD (talk) 00:20, May 3, 2015 (UTC)

can you put the brush on your wl? Hands hurt from scrolling.🐨OylerD (talk) 00:38, May 3, 2015 (UTC)

Never mind. Wifi toggle went poorly and lost the clones.🐨😱OylerD (talk) 00:42, May 3, 2015 (UTC)

The multiplying has been really wonky tonight! It's related to the timing of connecting somehow and what was especially weird was when I was multiplying 3 gifts and only one came back😮😱😧🐨OylerD (talk) 01:45, May 3, 2015 (UTC)

Sorry about the downer message, i' ll try to do better. Been feeling kinda low.

Feeling kinda down, give me an upper. Tell me if my Inaba kaen guesses were even close. Too much stuff crashing down, son & significant other coming. I'm cool yet not, he seems great, but I just don't know if they'll work out. Freaking out  - need some salamander wisdom to see me through. 🐨

Sorry about the downer message, i' ll try to do better. Been feeling kinda low. 🐨OylerD (talk) 02:56, May 4, 2015 (UTC)

Just came to and probably accepted all gifts without thinking - sorry. Been having a bad weekend. Will make it up when I can.🐨😖OylerD (talk) 04:44, May 4, 2015 (UTC)

I've run out of gifts. Will send more tomorrow.🐨 😴OylerD (talk) 05:19, May 4, 2015 (UTC)

I updated SS and now I think multiplying is no more. Will try a few more times before declaring defeat, but for now, don't send anything precious for multiplying. Stayed home from work today - too achy and tired to function. Don't know how much game playing i'll get in, can't concentrate. Thanks for explaining your name and I understand dropping out of GSW; any group with people will eventually run into egos & develop cliques, which is why I'm not a joiner.🐨OylerD (talk) 18:35, May 4, 2015 (UTC)

It's confirmed, I'm impotent now and can no longer multiply. Oh well, guess I'll just go smell the flowers in my new picture.🐨OylerD (talk) 21:27, May 4, 2015 (UTC)