Gooday Gaming Guests - Happy Thanksgiving and Turkey Day to All

Episode Date: November 27, 2024

I am hopping my mom with be home for dinner.

Alright, so, it's the end of the day, Thanksgiving. I'm sitting on the big bed today with my buddies, Roxy and Ranger. My mother, I just went to visit her in the hospital. We only literally live like five minutes away. So I had to bring her some glasses and a nightgown. She's going to stay the night again. She's having trouble with her blood pressure. My mother's 84. Health has been pretty good, but it's declining.

As anybody that's 84. I took her to the hospital last night in the middle of the night. She stayed there overnight, and then she's staying overnight tonight. So maybe she'll be back tomorrow. But I would rather. Rather her stay there. Than. Something happen.

So I took care. I spent the whole day with my Roxanne Ranger. Didn't do any video. Gaming videos today. But I did touch on some. Some of the podcasts I did earlier, which was TRS-80 I did. Today is my pick for system and the Tandy systems that followed, desktops. Really fun stuff.

I grew up on the TRS-80 model 1. That's my first one. I'm'm 56 so lots of fun stuff there I've collected a few a bunch of them now of all the different makes and models just to play around with and eventually I'll have to probably resell them all but for now uh and then I went I was on day two of my text adventure game from zippy I I'm on a treasure. I'm on an island trying to find treasure. So that's pretty fun. So I do that every day.

And so if you've ever done a real original text based game those are very hard but with the Zippy doing it it's a lot easier and he just kind of like gives you new places to go every time you make a choice. So that's fun. As opposed to

you only get certain choices and you have to figure it out. If you don't, then you get stuck on an original one. So Alright, so we're going to do a couple stories tonight. Let's look in here and see what's going to go on.

Alright, so... So let's go to my chat GPT and see what I come up with. I use chat GPT all the time now. I'm a big fan. Things are only going to get better and more interesting. I'll be able to use it more as time goes by. So I did the game today for a while for about 45 minutes so I want to do a story about a dolphin

a story about a dolphin loses his way loses his way well let's kind of do the same one so I'm going to do a story about a dolphin who loses his way see what we come up with. Sure, here's a heartwarming story about a dolphin who loses his way.

Denny. Denny the dolphin's journey home. In the shimmering turquoise waters of the great ocean lived a young dolphin named Denny. Known for his boundless curiosity, Denny loved exploring the depths, chasing schools of fish

and playing with the rolling waves. But Denny's favorite pastime was following the glowing jellyfish that floated like lanterns under the moon. One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon and the sea turned a deep indigo, Denny spotted a particularly bright jellyfish. It pulsated like a golden light, unlike any he'd ever seen. Captivated, Denny chased it through the waves, leaping and spinning in the air. The jellyfish drifted further and further, leading Denny away from the familiar reefs. When Denny finally stopped to look around, the jellyfish had disappeared into the dark, silent waters.

For the first time, Denny felt a pang of fear. The coral reef, his home, was nowhere in sight, and the comfort sounds of his pod were absent. He was lost. The help was along the way. As Denny wandered the vast ocean, he encountered new creatures. New creatures that he'd never met before.

The first one was Ollie, a wise old sea turtle with a shell that looked like a map of the ocean. Lost, are you? Ollie asked, his voice slow and deliberate. Danny nodded, tears welling in his eyes. I followed a glowing fish, and now I don't know where my pod is. Ollie chuckled softly. The ocean is big, my young one, but it always leads you back where you belong. Follow the current west, and you'll find the cult forest. Someone there might help.

Danny thanked Ollie and swam west, letting the current guide him past shimmering schools of fish and towering seaweeds that swayed like dancers. At the edge of the kelp forest, he met Corleen, a friendly octopus. I heard dolphins live near the coral reef, Corleen said, wrapping one tentacle around a rock just instead of yourself you'll need to cross the blue ocean to get there the blue ocean danny gulped it was a vast stretch of deep empty ocean no landmarks no hiding places just endless water don't worry car Coraline said at Richardium. You're stronger than you think and remember the stars above you guide you. That night, under a blanket of stars, Danny swam into the blue ocean. He felt small and alone, but he remembered Caroline's words and looked to the stars. His mother had once told him about a star pattern shaped like a dolphin. Spotting it in the sky, Denny felt a flicker of hope.

Days passed and he grew tired and hungry, but he pushed on, following the dolphin-shaped constellation. Along the way, a playful humpback whale named Willow joined him for part of the journey, singing songs to keep Danny's spirits up. Home again. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Denny saw a familiar sight, the coral reef glowing faintly in the distance. His heart swallowed with joy. He sped towards it, calling out his pod and clicks and whistles.

Soon his family appeared, surrounding him in a flurry of excitement and love. Denny, his mother cried, nuddling him. We were so worried. I'm sorry, Denny said. mother cried, nuddling him. We were so worried. I'm sorry, Denny said. I didn't mean to get lost. His mother smiled gently. The ocean is full of wonders, but it's easy to lose

your way. Just remember, no matter how far you go, there's always a way back home. From that day on, Denny still explored the ocean but he never strayed far from his pod and whenever he saw a glowing jellyfish he smiled remembering the venture that taught him the value of home and the encouragement to find his way. So the moral of the story is even when we feel lost, kindness, courage, and a little guidance can help us find our way back to where we belong.

Oh, that's cute. So this one you're going to do. Oh, my gosh. So inspiring to be there and watch. And that energy is crazy good. So my next one is going to be. I'm so excited to come to the project. That energy is crazy good. Alright, so my next one is going to be... Well, it said man goes to

a church. Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving dinner. A man goes to a Down and out band Down And out Man goes to a church Thanksgiving Lunch For the first time for the first time

finds a new purpose G2 Overachievers grant and the $15,000 G2 Overachievers student grant. And they're both going to go to outstanding overachievers who go all out to improve the lives of others. Submissions for the 2024 G2 Overachievers grant are open now. The ones he meets. The ones too long, y'all. Handwritten submissions are due by December 30th. He meets.

Find out how to apply at G2Overachievers.com. He meets. I'm just saying. I'm just saying. Okay, so I put a down and out man. Goes to the church Thanksgiving lunch for the first time and finds a new purpose from the ones he meets. Let's see what we get. No matter what you put in, you get a story. That's the best part.

Okay, so my new story is called all right so it's called The Oliveira and Associates on the hurt line right now. By the time this day, Transband has finished drinking his Pepsi. You'll be 15. All right, so this is called a Thanksgiving turnaround. Jack sat on the edge of a park bench, the chill of November, biting through his threadbare coat. Once a thriving construction foreman,

he had lost everything over the years, his house, his job, even his family. Life had chipped away at his spirit until all that remained was a man drifting through days, his only companion a tattered duffel bag holding all he owned. Thanksgiving had once meant roasted turkey, laughter around the table, and his daughter's homemade place cards. But today, it was just another day to survive. Jack's stomach growled as he walked past a small church. A sign out front read, Thanksgiving lunch, free to all, come as you are. Hunger overweighted his pride and Jack hesitated only for a moment before stepping through the church doors.

A warm welcome. Inside the air was warm, filled with smells of turkey and baked bread. Volunteers bustling around the tables, laden with food, their faces bright with smiles. Jack shuffled awkwardly, his eyes scanning the room. He felt out of place among the chatter and laughter. But a mid-aged woman with kind eyes approached him. Hi there, I'm Margaret, she said, handing him a plate. Have a seat and let me know

if you'd like seconds. Jack mumbled a thank you and found a quiet corner. The food was warm and comfortable, but his appetite was overshadowed by a heavy weight in his chest. He kept his head down, feeling like an outsider even in a room that welcomed everyone. The Encounter

As Jack picked up his stuffing, a young boy plopped down across from him. He couldn't have been more than nine or ten, with wild curly hair and bright, curious eyes. Hi, I'm Billy, the boy, said grinningly. What's your name? Jack, he replied, surprised by the boy's boldness. Do you like turkey? Billy asked Swinging his legs around the table I think it's the best My mom says it's a blessing

We get to eat together at all Jack managed a smile Yeah, turkey's good Billy tilted his head Do you come here a lot? No, Jack admitted My first time The boy's face lit up

cool my mom and I come every year she says we have to share the love we've given Billy pointed to a woman serving plates a few tables away she looked tired but happy here tired back with a simple scarf. That's my mom. She's the best. She says God gives us everything we need to help each other. Jack watched the woman, her movements filled with quiet determination. There was something about her presence, a strength, a warmth that stirred something deep within him. A new purpose. After the meal, as Jack prepared to leave, Billy's mom approached him.

Hi, I'm Sarah, she said, extending her hand. Billy tells me you're Jack. I hope you enjoyed the meal. It was good, Jack said, shaking her hand. Thank you. She studied him for a moment, her eyes kind but piercing. You look like you're carrying a heavy load for a long time. I've been there, but you're not here now,

and that's a start. Jack felt his throat tighten. He hadn't spoken about the struggles to anyone, but Sarah's words broke through his defenses. I don't know what to do anymore, he admitted to his voice barely above whisper. I used to be someone, but now? You're still someone, Sarah said said gently and you've got more to give than you realize there's a lot of people here who could use a helping hand why not start with that a new beginning Jack stayed to help clean up his hands

finding purpose in the simple task of stacking chairs and wiping tables. For the first time in years, he felt connected to people, to something bigger than himself. Sarah and Billy waved as he left and she called out, you're welcome here anytime. Over the next few weeks, Jack returned to the church. He became a volunteer, first at meals and then other programs. Slowly, he started to rebuild his life, one act of service at a time. The weight of his past began to lift, replaced by a sense of belonging and purpose. The impact of one moment. By following Thanksgiving, Jack was no longer the man sitting alone in the corner. He was greeting others at the door, offering plates with a smile, and every now and then he'd see someone who reminded him of who he was used to be, lost, hungry, and searching.

He'd sit down with them, just as Billy had done with him, and say, Hi, I'm Jack. What is your name? Because sometimes all it takes is one moment of kindness to change a life. So the moral of the story, a simple act of compassion can spark a transformation, turning loss into purpose, and despair into hope. Ooh, I like that one for Thanksgiving. That's a really nice one. So that's my couple little stories today. Yeah, like I said, I'm kind of a little bit down just because my mother's been sick. But I'm taking care of my dogs. I'm kind of a little bit down just because my mother's been sick. Well, I'm taking care of my dogs. I'm doing everything I can do. And then, you know, so tomorrow's Thanksgiving.

So hopefully, thanks, my mother will be home for Thanksgiving. I'll get some. Actually, we always get our food from the church. So kind of why I did a little food thing for the church. I thought I would come up with a good story for the night. So that's my story. Tomorrow I'll probably get back to doing some gaming videos. But if not.

I still always will do my podcast. So I'll talk to everyone tomorrow. Have a good Thanksgiving. And a happy Turkey Day.