So it's been a while since I've been around and I know a lot of you have missed me dearly... *crickets chirp* *silence* but now I'm back. Uh, that's it.

I moved house a month ago and it took a while to change over to a new ISP for my internet and I also started a new job. And I still managed to get in some gaming, quite a few BBQs at my new digs andon a random note I also bought some new furniture to spruce the joint up a bit. Then I spent a few hundred man hours putting it all together. New TV next week so W00T!

But most importantly, and I know you are all wondering, are you happy, Jumble? Indeed I am, and thanks for asking. Community Profile is coming, I will continue to embarrass myself round the forum, and I'll be spending some time repairing broken relationships around here caused by my absence.

You have been warned.

Cheers.

... if you can be bothered replying, that is.

Ok, so I need a new Gamertag for my Xbox Live account. Why? Because I've hated it from the moment I typed it in. I know it's a relatively expensive decision, but I've made up my mind. At least I think I have. I need a new one.

My problem is I can't decide on a decent tag that hasn't been taken already. So I need you to offer suggestions, whether they be stupid or fantastically creative. You can use some of my favourite words below and come up with a winning combo, or just say whatever the hell you want about the ones I've come up with. Man, I can't believe PorkChopExpress is taken...

The obvious is my GS tag - JumbleMonkey. But that's boring and unfunny. Or is it? Variations could be MumbleJunkie, J-Monk, or MonkeyJumble. Right now I'm leaning towards MonkeyBiscuits. Surely MonkeyBuisness is taken, so why not Biscuits? I also like MonkeyBiscuit. Better than AirBiscuit. Say, that's not bad... Other words that are good: FunkyBiscuits, Malarkey, Jazz, Brains, Burger, Prong, Flying Prong, and TurboPhoenix.

Man I suck at this. Gimme help.

... no, not sexy lingerie like you'd been hoping, but my Dropkick Murphys Shipping Up To Boston tee. Yes, the shifty Ebay seller finally came through for me and sent it (see previous blog entries in this thrilling series). So I'm wearing it right this minute, in, er, celebration.

He also sent me a DM dogtag chain and a DM Blackout patch as bonuses for being patient and not giving him negative feedback. That's right, I actually gave him positive feedback in the end, even after waiting nearly a month for delivery, let alone contact. Though I was honest in the star ratings and said very slow delivery and poor communication. Still, everyone deserves a second chance.

So that's the lesson, then, is it? No, not really. Good things come to those who wait? Maybe. Patience is a virtue? No. Nice guys finish last.

Hope you enjoyed the Shifty ebayer Trilogy.

Still waiting for those Pearl Jam CDs from Canada, mind...