...which is probably a good thing If any of you whine to me about Disney buying Marvel, I swear I'll rip off your head and shit down your neck. Just sayin'. Oh, and go post your ideas for the latest poll.
Month: August 2009
Like A Spider Making Love To A Fly
...intense, but ending badly I made a stab at being all domesticy and shit today. Grace was out doing stuff so I washed a ton of clothes, washed dishes, watered the garden and tidied up a bit. I was gonna bathe The Girls, but decided to put it off until tomorrow. Then Grace came home, … Continue reading Like A Spider Making Love To A Fly
Doc Tempest VS The Zombies Of Broadway
...from the November, 1955 issue Screwy weather here today. It's overcast outside, yet we are supposed to have temps near 100. WTF? Took Lucy out to pee a few minutes ago and damned near got hit in the face by a hummingbird. That's like the 15th time that has happened since we moved here. I'm … Continue reading Doc Tempest VS The Zombies Of Broadway
Pain Is Just Natures Way Of Saying “Hey! This Shit Hurts!”
...ya know? I am very tempted to clean out the garage this weekend. With any luck, I shall resist temptation for the first time in my life.
Pictures At An Extradition
...that one made me groan And The Poll Winner Is... CyberPulp Time & Dimensional Adventures! And why did I have you all vote on these genres? Why, to come up with adventure seeds, of course! 1: Death From Tomorrow: Wealthy and important people are being found nude and disoriented, babbling about having been kidnapped to … Continue reading Pictures At An Extradition
The Sad Mole Saloon
...full of weepy insectivores Ok, So I'm On Facebook...Again?. I just opened an account on Facebook as Doc Cross. I thought I had already started an account there years ago, but since I forgot about it AND have no info about it, I did a new one. So, if yer on Facebook, friend me or … Continue reading The Sad Mole Saloon
Six Million Pounds Of Duck Fat
...they were some fuckin' huge ducks Stuff, California Style 1: Yo, members of the gaming tribe...only 12 days until the DunDraCon website goes live for you GMs to submit your games for consideration. 2: Speaking of the above mentioned Coolest Game Con In North America, they have scans of old DunDraCon program books from about … Continue reading Six Million Pounds Of Duck Fat
The Yellow Submarine Sandwich
...at the Pepperland Cafe Poll Results Ok, so I should have known that "A Mix Of Any 2 Of The Above" would be the winner. With that in mind, and having just re-read "Weather The Cuckoo Likes", I will use the popular "Cut Ups method to combine the other choices by twos. Please wait one … Continue reading The Yellow Submarine Sandwich
Out, Out, Damned Spot! That Goes For You Too, Rover! And You Too, Kitty!
...but the goldfish can stay I just watched "Superman Returns", which we got from Netflix. My capsule review: Most. Boring. Superhero. Movie. EVER! Man, am I ever glad I didn't pay to see it in the theatre.
The Horticultural Whore Ventures Forth
...into exhaustion Uncle Doc's Day (so far) 1: Got up at the crack of 9:30 2: Showered sleepy eyed love and praise upon spouse and dogs, in that order 3: Cleansed body. Mind & Soul still waiting. 4: Got doughnuts for brekky 5: Sat around like a lazy lout watching tv 6: Bid spouse goodbye … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Ventures Forth
The Kitty Cats Burglarize A PetSmart Store
...but are caught the next morning because they overate and fell asleep Mad Gaming (or is it?) Experiment #26C Our next poll will break down the winning choice into sub-genres.
A Bit Of Deception And A Lot Of Temptation
...and presto, another sheep is shorn A Meme For Your Amusement So you and I are going to hang out for awhile (hours? days? weeks?). What sort of mischief are we going to get up to? Be creative.
Toad Poetry
...it won't give you warts We got home from CatCon2 an hour ago. The Magic Bus is in storage. The dogs are asleep and the wife is nodding off. It is good to be home. Destination Sign reading when we entered California: The Cobalt Club Destination Sign reading when we got home: Somewhere Over The … Continue reading Toad Poetry
The 31 Things You Should Never Say To An Astronaut
...#1 is "that moon landin' was fake, right?" Return From CatCon2: Road Report (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) My oh my, is it ever refreshing and stress free to snooze in a comfy bed while your artificially intelligent bus drives like a bat outta hell down the interstate. Right now, I'm drinking my tea … Continue reading The 31 Things You Should Never Say To An Astronaut
Doing The Hot Spider Boogie
...but not with a hot spider CatCon2: Day 4, The Wrap Up (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Another con is in the bag. Today, aside from the "I Hate..." seminar/bitchfest, I wandered the Dealer's Room, played a few board games, walked The Girls, took Sharon to the airport and generally just relaxed. Grace played … Continue reading Doing The Hot Spider Boogie
A Tamandua In The Kitchen
...climbing around, looking for termites CatCon2: Day 3, Part Two (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Ok, let me just say that putting on an old time radio program (in this case, Adventure Gaming Theater) is pretty fucking cool...and more than a bit nerve wracking and funny. There were 10 of us in the studio, … Continue reading A Tamandua In The Kitchen
Sardine Smoothies For Everyone!
...well, they're popular with dolphins CatCon2: Day 3, Part One (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Yesterday was hectic and fun. Highlights include... The Toon game in which all 10 players were spies working for different agencies and trying to stop Ernst Stavros Bullfrog. Winker and Daisy appearing as, respectively, Mad Eye Moondog and Minerva … Continue reading Sardine Smoothies For Everyone!
…And Then They All Ate Fish!
...pity I can't remember the rest of the joke CatCon2: Day 2, Part One (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) The Cross Family Con Schedule For Today... Doc 9:00 - 10:00 am: Great RPG Settings seminar 10:00 - Noon: GMing a Toon session "The Spy Who Boggled Me" Noon - 3:00 pm: Lunch & Dealer's … Continue reading …And Then They All Ate Fish!
Mr. Porkwaffle Buys A Chopper
...and rides it out to L.A. CatCon2: Day 1, Part Three (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Oh, baby, was the live action dungeon I just finished fun! I played a rogue named Artemis and I was a lockpickin' trap disarmin' badass! There were 6 of us in the party: 2 fighters, one priestess, one … Continue reading Mr. Porkwaffle Buys A Chopper
The Chubby Mud Golem Episode
...not on tv tonight CatCon2: Day 1, Part Two (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Quick post before going to the spa to be covered in mud and then made all beautiful. The "ask a GM anything" seminar was very interesting. The first half of it was limited to gaming questions. Then our moderator, Penny … Continue reading The Chubby Mud Golem Episode
GoGo, The Fastest Kinkajou On Earth
...and he's smart, too CatCon2: Day 1, Part One (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) If this post ends suddenly, it will be because my head has fallen off. Bourbon, I hate you. So anyway, last night was the big dinner/dance/beer bash that starts the con off for Guests of Honor, Featured GMs, Con Staff … Continue reading GoGo, The Fastest Kinkajou On Earth
Insert Wacky And/Or Witty Subject Line Here
...or not sorry, folks, but i'm too cat to write about drunkCon2. damn these Texans and their free booze!
Stalking The Wild Canadian Roleplayer
...in Texas CatCon2: Day 0, Part One (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Greetings from CatCon2! Well, the con officially starts tomorrow at 9:00 am, but we are here in Wilted Springs now...along with several thousand other gamers. We actually arrived at 10:30, having been too excited to sleep in late. Initially, our plan was … Continue reading Stalking The Wild Canadian Roleplayer
Pink Lizard Things
...with big red eyes CatCon2: The Trip There, Day 4, Part Two (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Oy! That was one long honkin' drive! Fortunately, My Sweet Angel was able to drive a bit every couple of hours, so I got some rest. I also got a chance to watch a couple of episodes … Continue reading Pink Lizard Things
The Rare And Beautiful Varigated Marching Roses Of Potawango Island
...the march in perfect ranks We interrupt our regularly scheduled fictional con trip report for this special message... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET ANGEL, GRACE! YOU GET BETTER EVERY YEAR, BABY! And now, back to the report... CatCon2: The Trip There, Day 4, Part One (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Those of you who … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Varigated Marching Roses Of Potawango Island