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Author: Doc Cross
I'm Doc. I live in Sacramento, California with my wife, Grace, and two dogs named Yoyo and Duke. I've been blogging for 22 years. I'm a TTRPG gamer, a gardener, dog lover, cook, and unrepentant scalawag. I write things that I think people might enjoy reading, especially if they are roleplayers or just strange. I hope you enjoy reading my stuff.
The Dog With A Blog
...my girl, Sasha. Gentle Readers, For today, I turn the blog over to my basset hound, Sasha. This will be the first of her rants about various things. we both hope you enjoy it. Doc Sasha Explains It All The Word of Dog Right off the bat here, let's make it clear that Dog is … Continue reading The Dog With A Blog
I Was There When The Hogs Ran Wild
...of course, I was an innocent bystsander Dog Con 7 Day 18: In which we deliver our friends home and then possibly initiate the end of civilization (not our world, but...) before getting back to Casa Cross. 2:30 pm We all woke up for breakfast when the bus was still 2 hours out … Continue reading I Was There When The Hogs Ran Wild
Harry Potter And The Horny Hungarian Horntail
...NOT a book for kids Dog Con 7 Day 17, Con Day 4: In which critters strut their stuff, games are purchased, games get played, seminars are attended, Daisy has a birthday, critters strut their stuff and pie gets eaten. 8:00 pm We are all on the bus and getting ready to leave … Continue reading Harry Potter And The Horny Hungarian Horntail
We Put The Art In Fart!
...but nobody appreciates us Dog Con 7 Day 16, Con Day 3: In which we see an all goat musical review, indulge in more gaming, eat more food, do more LARPing and perform our annual Old Time Radio show. 11:45 pm Another quick update of our day. Breakfast at Waffles From Outer Space. … Continue reading We Put The Art In Fart!
The Day The Newts Attacked Austin
...it barely made the nightly news Dog Con 7 Day 15, Con Day 2: In which there is gaming, seminars, mud, more gaming, food and a haunted house 10:30 pm The steampunk party last night was great, with a wonderful bunch of evil bastards present and fine music, food and drinks. Now for … Continue reading The Day The Newts Attacked Austin
The Sausage Fairies Come Out At Night
...which is good, because they're kinda strange Dog Con 7 Day 14, Con Day 1: In which we review the wedding & party, everybody just plays the hell out of games, then parties like it's 1889 8:30 pm The wedding went off perfectly, with Morris the Cat officiating. For cats, having Morris do … Continue reading The Sausage Fairies Come Out At Night
Ground Control To Major Mom
...wait, what? Dog Con 7 Day 13: In which we review the bachelor party, wake up in Critter City, grab con stuff and then take part in the best wedding of two imaginary cats that you will ever hear about. 11:00 pm Lulu here again, folks, with a rather too short bachelor party … Continue reading Ground Control To Major Mom
Mr. Porkwaffle Has A Problem with Mice
...so he tries to build a better mouse trap Dog Con 7 Day 12: In which we leave Hawaii, get back to the Southern Californian mainland, Spike & I get mocked & laughed at and we have the wildest bachelor & bachelorette parties EVER! 11:45 pm Lulu here, folks. I'll be your reporters … Continue reading Mr. Porkwaffle Has A Problem with Mice
Gnome Or Mister Nice Guy
...see what I did there? Dog Con 7 Day 11: In which we hike in a rain forest, view an interesting collection, see the coolest Giant Jesus yet and have a birthday party. 11:30 pm We went up to the island of Kauai today and took just a hell of a hike up the … Continue reading Gnome Or Mister Nice Guy
Eating Your Way Across America!
... start with a fish taco in San Diego Dog Con 7 Day 10: In which we depart for warmer climes, view many pineapples, stand on an erupting volcano and enjoy a night on the beach. 12:45 am At 10:00 yesterday (Sunday) morning, after yet another bigass breakfast, we messed about with space … Continue reading Eating Your Way Across America!
Blue Ink Node
...nope, no clue Dog Con 7 Day 9: In which we finally see that animated Giant Jesus, Silky wins a prize, many of our party spend too much time in a book store and we visit a gold museum. Very tired after a very long day in Fairbanks, Alaska. Quick capsule reviews of the … Continue reading Blue Ink Node
Don’t Forget To Feed Grandpa!
...but please, no raw meat Dog Con 7 Day 8: In which we meet even more real bears, Flash & Leon insult an otter, we visit a museum dedicated to booze, we see a Giant Salmon and it's a females vs males game night. 10:45 am Last night's movies were alternate Earth comedies. … Continue reading Don’t Forget To Feed Grandpa!
The Rare And Beautiful Wandering Muskrats Of Potawango Island
...they wander about doing good deeds Dog Con 7 Day 7: In which we reach Alaska, a moose gets rescued and we have an amazingly mosquito free marshmallow roast. 8:00 pm We rolled across the border of Canada and into Alaska about 10 am this morning. Another state I can cross off my … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Wandering Muskrats Of Potawango Island
Chapter 45: In Which Our Hero Slaps A Bishop, Outruns The King’s Men, Aids A Duck In Peril And Sails Off To Portugal
...the duck was most grateful Dog Con 7 Day 6: In which we proceed north at a rapid pace, certain dogs and cats wage war on squirrels, we eat great burgers and have another fun game night. 11:45 pm We had an interesting and fun day today. The bus was going along at … Continue reading Chapter 45: In Which Our Hero Slaps A Bishop, Outruns The King’s Men, Aids A Duck In Peril And Sails Off To Portugal
The Journal Of Applied Applications
...about appliances Dog Con 7 Day 5: In which we see more (teddy) bears, Flash goes flying and we visit the Giant Jesus of the North 3:30 pm Today was fun, starting at around 10:30 when Sasha woke Flash and Leon out of a deep sleep by yelling “BEARS!” There was much laughing on … Continue reading The Journal Of Applied Applications
Today Is The Day The Deadly Bears Have Their Picnic
...which, it would seem, will be mostly cats. Dog Con 7 Day 4: In which we cross the middle of Canada the same way we cross the Midwest of the USA (fast), see a big Tiny City, are chased by sheep and see a hobbit house. 9:00 am We are about to tuck … Continue reading Today Is The Day The Deadly Bears Have Their Picnic
My Life Among The Tentacled Dogs
...they picked my pocket! Dog Con 7 Day 3: In which we see trained cats, visit a house on stilts, prevent a bear from getting in trouble and watch monster movies. 9:00 am We played Car Wars and other games until the wee hours last night, which explains why only a couple of … Continue reading My Life Among The Tentacled Dogs
Rude Cormorants Pestered My Warblers
...until I chucked a brick at them Dog Con 7 Day 2: In which some of us do not speak French, we visit a very lonely grave, see lots of mold, cause a small riot and see our first Giant Jesus. 9:00 am Hey, if y'all ever want to see a fun and … Continue reading Rude Cormorants Pestered My Warblers
The Hugely Important, Yet Totally Silly, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Robot Fish
...co-starring her cousin Myrtle, who only has 8 toes Dog Con 7 Day 1: In which we start off in Canada, learn more about snowshoes than we thought possible, have free food & beer and have a Humans vs Critters gaming throwdown. 5:30 am It is just after sun up and we are … Continue reading The Hugely Important, Yet Totally Silly, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Robot Fish
The All New Same Old Stuff!
...now with vitamin C! Dog Con 7 Day 0: In which we gather together friends and party before departing. Well folks, it's that time of year when we bring the Magic Bus out of the garage, pack it full of friends, family & critters, and head off to Critter City Texas for another DogCon. … Continue reading The All New Same Old Stuff!
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The Really Very Late, But Still Jampacked With Fireworks, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Expensive Shoes
...co-starring her pet dormouse, Wendy The Doclopedia #1,175 Those Furry Little Bastards!: In Washington D.C. “This is a special bulletin from DNN! PANIC IN WASHINGTON! Hello, I'm David Bentley with this breaking news. It appears that the Pitipati have converged on Washington, DC, and are wrecking havoc in the House and Senate. We have … Continue reading The Really Very Late, But Still Jampacked With Fireworks, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Expensive Shoes
Mr. Porkwaffle Cooks A Stew
...but not without humorous mishaps The Doclopedia #1,174 Those Furry Little Bastards!: At A Gaming Convention Doc: “Oh shit! The Pitipati are here at the con!” Spike: “That ought to liven things up.” Doc: “I reckon. Raising holy hell usually does liven things up.” Mary: “Do you think they'll paint people like they did … Continue reading Mr. Porkwaffle Cooks A Stew
Is It Just Me, Or Does Crab Rangoon Sound Like A 1960s Pro Wrestler?
...probably just me. The Doclopedia #1,173 Those Furry Little Bastards!: At War “Well, Winston, it would seem that the Pitipati don't like the Nazis or the Japanese any more than you or I do. I just got a report that says they have Hitler and his boys nearly insane with anger. Not that both … Continue reading Is It Just Me, Or Does Crab Rangoon Sound Like A 1960s Pro Wrestler?
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