...to say nothing of the colorful penguins About this character: This character was my very first Runequest character. I played him in 4 episodes, then the GM decided he wanted to run Gamma World. I very much liked Sir Mallard and someday hope to play him again. The Doclopedia #4 My Earliest RPG Characters: Sir … Continue reading Dreaming Of Giant Porcupines
Month: August 2006
Happy Birthday, Grace!
...she's 48 today About this character: This character was created for a short lived Star Trek game (using AD&D rules) back in 1983. The Doclopedia #3 My Earliest RPG Characters: Captain Daemon Dragon Captain of the starship "Explorer" Strength: +2 Constitution: +2 Dexterity: +2 Intelligence: +3 Wisdom: +2 Charisma: +3 Advantages: Almost Fearless, Commanding … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Grace!
The Five Blue Budgies Meet The Kitty Cats
...and no good can come of it Top Ten Reasons GenCon 2006 Will Suck 10: Ken Hite won't be there 9: James Wallis won't be there 8: Steve Jackson won't be there (but then, he never is, so...) 7: John Kovalic won't be there 6: Phil & Kaja Folio won't be there 5: No Baron … Continue reading The Five Blue Budgies Meet The Kitty Cats
Yes, It’s A Crazy Thing To Do
...so, what's your point? Introducing The Doclopedia! One year from today, if all goes well, Grace and I and two as yet to be adopted Basset Hounds will begin our 2007 Triumphant Return To GenCon U.S. Tour. (and yes, there will be tour t-shirts) (Note from 2012: I went to GenCon 2007, but Grace & The … Continue reading Yes, It’s A Crazy Thing To Do
No Fried Rice For You, Spade Marlowe
...from a CoC game many years agoYet More Assorted StuffOur Saturday trip to Six Flags Marine World was fun, despite neither Grace nor I being rollercoaster riders and the rather rundownness of the animal exhibits. Still, the animal shows were fun and the butterfly habitat was way cool, as such things always are. Oh, and … Continue reading No Fried Rice For You, Spade Marlowe
Meatloaf Milkshakes
...mmmm, mmmm goodAssorted Bits Of StuffOur plans to go to The City this weekend have changed. Seems that the state employees union (of which My Sweet Little Sugar Glider Of Cuteness is a member) is having a family barbecue/picnic/day at the theme park down at Great America in Vallejo, so we are spending the day … Continue reading Meatloaf Milkshakes
She Liked The Dangerous Boys
...and the odd dangerous girl, tooDoc Speaketh On Current EventsOk, I don't do this very often because it might tarnish my "I don't give a shit" attitude, but I'm finding some recent news items either amusing or troubling, so here goes...Mel Gibson: Now, just because he's been accused of anti-Semitism before AND his father is … Continue reading She Liked The Dangerous Boys
The Penguins Are Restless
...and a couple of them have switchblades It's a cooking morning here at Casa Cross. I've fallen woefully behind on my processing of garden goodies, so before I head off to work, I'm doing Stage One of my tomato sauce making. Simply put, this involves simmering pieces of tomato in a bit of wine, a … Continue reading The Penguins Are Restless