...but still managed to come out the big winner Not A Real Timeline Of My Life: Part 4 August 1, 1965: Doc is accepted into The Hobart International School for Young People. This thrills his parents. Doc is less than thrilled, especially when he learns that his first year at Hobarts will be at the … Continue reading The Girl Who Lost The Bet
Month: May 2006
In Blog We Trust
...yeah, right. Guitar Auction Grace has put my father's 1942 Martin O-15 guitar up for sale on ebay. The auction/sale/whatever (I'm ebay clueless, I'm just relaying what she left me on a note this morning) number is 7419089195. If you know any guitar collectors, point them towards it. No Timeline in this entry...gotta leave early … Continue reading In Blog We Trust
Doc Tempest And The Green Eye Of Doom
...from the September 1963 issue Review: X Men: the Last Stand Altho I have read several anguished fanboy reviews that declare this movie to be everything from merely flawed to the precursor to the Apocalypse, I gotta tell ya, I liked it. Is it the best of the three? No, not at all. Does it … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Green Eye Of Doom
Purple Dogs, Yellow Cats, Green Guinea Pigs
...welcome to the psychedelic pet shop Not A Real Timeline Of My Life: Part 2 July, 1957: After many adventures, the Cross family arrives in Shanghai, China. All records of what happened over the next 3 months were sealed by both the Imperial Chinese Government and the Bear Flag Empire. Late October, 1957: Arrive home … Continue reading Purple Dogs, Yellow Cats, Green Guinea Pigs
Curious George Pees On An Electric Fence
...after that, he wasn't so friggin' curious Not A Real Timeline Of My Life January, 1954: Born in a small village on the island of Madagascar, to an American father and a Eurasian mother. Father was an adventurer/pilot, Mother was a biochemist/spy. March, 1954-July, 1954: Travels throughout Asia with parents July 3, 1954: Arrived in … Continue reading Curious George Pees On An Electric Fence
Two Ducks Guard The Television
...and their names are Frank and Hank. Well, yesterday was a pretty good day, in as far as I was spared any sad thoughts about Roscoe. This was entirely due to my muse having set up housekeeping inside my head, thus causing my Rampant Imagination (Gaming Division) to kick into high gear. Now, even on … Continue reading Two Ducks Guard The Television
The Sun Is The Same, In A Relative Way
...but you're older Tomorrow will mark one year since Roscoe died. I had kinda considered staying home from work with a bottle of tequila, but several things changed my mind. Can't afford to lose a day of work, can't drink like I used to, don't want to upset Grace and Roscoe never did like tequila … Continue reading The Sun Is The Same, In A Relative Way
Stop Making Those Danger Noises
...said the Sweet Angel to the Old Scoundrel Yesterday, Grace and I went up to Marysville and took my mom out to lunch. It was a belated Mothers Day present for Mom, since she was gone on a gambling (and winning) trip with my aunt & uncle last weekend. We had a nice lunch and … Continue reading Stop Making Those Danger Noises
Pangolins On Parade
...look it up:) Just a quick update before I go off to work. Got the True20 Corebook and the 3 Blue Rose books in the mail yesterday. Oh baby, is this good stuff. Grace is very impressed weith Blue Rose, as I knew she would be (my baby, she loves the romantic fantasy). I'm liking … Continue reading Pangolins On Parade
The Kitty Cats Go Down Under
...so throw a few mice on the barbee! Doc Update READING: assorted gardening books WRITING: the outline for the Next Pro Writing Project EATING: Cream of Wheat for brekky WATCHING: The Unit LISTENING: assorted oldies from the 1950s PLANNING: how to save up the $$$ for the Hawaii trip in October ANTICIPATING: arrival of the … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Go Down Under
The Legendary Kilted Portugese Dinosaur Hunter
...at the Big Hippiefest Behold the new icon. Sorry it isn't a better pic.
Flying Mecha Pig Squad #47
...protecting Neo-Tokyo Och, I canna keep up wit' me Cannas! Well, actually, Scottish accents aside, I can keep up with them, but it ain't easy. Ya see, 4 years ago, I planted five Dwarf Pink Cannas. Beautiful pink flowers, compact 2-3 foot size, hardy as all hell, long blooming season...and fucking incredibly prolific. Those 5 … Continue reading Flying Mecha Pig Squad #47
Wall Of Ice Cream
...either Phish Food or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough To all of my friends who are mothers... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! You have the most important job on earth. Bless every one of you.
A Little Larceny, A Little Champagne
...and a little dancing on a big pile of money The Paranoia Meme This one is simple: say something about 10 people on your friends list...but don't say who you are talking about. 1: A kind hearted young lass 2: He's got a hell of a mind...a bit bent, but awesome 3: She fights the … Continue reading A Little Larceny, A Little Champagne
Power Armored Dwarf Hamsters
...and they can FLY! Assorted Gaming Stuff Oh, baby, in the 4th quarter of 2006 (and probably the first two quarters of 2007, at least) I'll be all about this: SPORE! Recently, I've thought up several short gaming product ideas that would be TOO short to bother with offering to a game company to be … Continue reading Power Armored Dwarf Hamsters
Mrs. Wangdoodle Goes Outlaw
...biker, that is Howdy, boys and girls! Your Uncle Doc has been slightly cranky lately, mostly because my left knee has been hurting and I've had to sit and rest it. That means no nightly walks and no gardening...hence the crankiness. However, due to the resting and the 4,931 assorted vitamins, minerals, herbs, supplements and … Continue reading Mrs. Wangdoodle Goes Outlaw
The Famous California Hunting Pig
...he was a pretty good retriever Mr.Cross Takes Another Step On The Road To Hell Scene: Mr. Cross is walking down the street. Ahead are some young people handing out PETA literature. Mr. Cross has a wicked grin on his face. Earnest Young Lady (as she tries to hand Mr. Cross a flyer): "Did you … Continue reading The Famous California Hunting Pig
WWMND? What Would Mr. Natural Do?
...I mean, besides annoy Flakey Foont? A big NO-PRIZE to any of you who can identify those thwo characters:) I overslept by an hour today, so I'm a bit rushed. Normally, I like to wake up 3 hours before I need to be at work. Today, I only got 2 hours. "Supernatural had its season … Continue reading WWMND? What Would Mr. Natural Do?
The Horticultural Whore Bangs His Head Against The Wall
...repeatedly and with much growling My tomato seedlings (and my spinach seedlings)...which I sprouted from seed and carefully tended on a table here in front of the living room window...then took outside to harden off...then planted in the veggie garden plot...ARE DYING! Those fuckers are dropping faster than Bushes approval rating. SIGH! I'm not sure … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Bangs His Head Against The Wall
The Dame Was Nothing But Trouble
...MY kind of trouble The "H" List Continues HERBS are among my favorite plants to grow. That's because they are inexpensive to buy, very hardy, do well in crappy soil, many are perennial and you can use lots of them in cooking. HOUNDS, Basset, are one of my favorite dog breeds. While they can be … Continue reading The Dame Was Nothing But Trouble
Maximum Chicken Damage
...don't ask The Letter Meme HAIR, long, is near and dear to me. I have long hair and so does my Sweet Angel. Altho my hair is rapidly replacing the red with the grey, I do still HAVE my hair...which is more than I can say for my younger brother, most of my male cousins … Continue reading Maximum Chicken Damage