...OUCH! Subjectivity 2008: Part Two My Wild & Misspent Youth Although you may ask questions about anything on these lists, I suspect you'll mostly have questions about these. Ask away. How Many Bridges Do I Have To Throw You Off Of, Fred? Running Naked Through The Jungle With Becky The Jungle Queen The California Kid … Continue reading It’s all Fun And Games Until You Fall Naked Onto A Pile Of 4 Sided Dice
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.
Gorgonzola Cheese Golems
...terribly dangerous, but very tasty So, earlier tonight, I was singing "I've Got You Under My Skin" to Winker and I happened to glance at the calendar and notice that a week from today (the 29th)is my birthday. What the fuck? I just had my 54th birthday like, what, 3 months ago? Well, it feels … Continue reading Gorgonzola Cheese Golems
Chapter 229: In Which Our Hero, Stranded On An Island, Invents Windsurfing And Escapes The Cannibals
...with a triumphant laugh, no doubt Subjectivity 2008: Part 1 Presented with minimal commentary because I'm so late posting it. Mostly Purple Patty I decided not to continue with Mostly Purple Patty in 2009, but I must admit I really enjoyed doing these over the last few years. The Very Fast Paced, Yet Still Quite … Continue reading Chapter 229: In Which Our Hero, Stranded On An Island, Invents Windsurfing And Escapes The Cannibals
There’s A New Marshal In Town
...and you can call him MISTER Obama Holy shit, there were a LOT of people in Washington! They made Woodstock look like a small church picnic! Great speech from Mr. O. Go kick some ass and take some names, Mr. President! Now I want to see footage of Bush getting on the plane and leaving. … Continue reading There’s A New Marshal In Town
An Elasmosaurus In The Bathtub
...it's a really big bathtub Damn...too many empty days on this LJ so far. Kinda strapped for time right now, but I can do a... Doc Update 1: We are all doing ok here. Winker has become a bit more of an attention hound, but that's ok, cos we have lots of love for her. … Continue reading An Elasmosaurus In The Bathtub
The Five Blue Budgies Put On A Musical Show
...in an old barn and starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney My Dundracon Toon Game I'm officially scheduled for my 20th annual toon game at Dundracon. Here is the info from the website... 414 20th Anniversary TOON Bash Saturday 8 PM in Room 156 for 4 hours GM: Doc Cross Type: RPG System: TOON Edition: … Continue reading The Five Blue Budgies Put On A Musical Show
I’m Back
A very heartfelt thanks to all of you who sent condolences on Daisy. We are doing ok, trying to keep busy and get on with life. Winker is doing fine. I think she knew her sister was gone by the next day or so. She has been getting a lot of love these last few … Continue reading I’m Back
R.I.P. Daisy Ann Cross (2000-2009)
...my old walking partner My dear friends, At 8:30 this morning, our vet confirmed our worst fears: Daisy's tumors were malignant and fast growing. At 11:30 this morning, after taking one last very slow walk and a drive around all of our favorite streets, Daisy was relieved of her suffering by our vet, Dr. Richards. … Continue reading R.I.P. Daisy Ann Cross (2000-2009)
Chapter 71: In Which Our Hero Finds Out That He Is A Father, Sells A Duck And Doesn’t Die
...this chapter not recommended for women of a sensitive nature Quick Update: I do not have prostate cancer, but we STILL have no word on Daisy. I would have taken the cancer in exchange for good news on her. Note: Altho I do not have cancer, the side effects of removing a prostate make surgery … Continue reading Chapter 71: In Which Our Hero Finds Out That He Is A Father, Sells A Duck And Doesn’t Die
Garbanzo Bean Soccer
...use condiment packs as goals Hello, 2009! Do NOT fuck with me! Some updating: No word from the vet, mostly because the lab is backed up and the vet closed early yesterday. Daisy is still doing ok and she slept about 14 hours last night cos we have to give her a tranquilizer so she … Continue reading Garbanzo Bean Soccer
Fuck You, 2008
My friends, I'll cut to the chase here: Today, we will find out if our sweet girl, Daisy, has cancer. On Friday morning, I'll find out if I have cancer. If I have it, there will be an operation to remove my prostate and then whatever else needs to be done. All paid for by … Continue reading Fuck You, 2008
How Many Bridges Do I Have To Throw You Off Of, Fred?
...as it turned out, it was 3 The Great Day Arrives Yes, Gentle Readers, today was the day. There was much anticipation, followed by nerves, worries about the cost and, of course, the inevitable hard final choice. Today, I bought my 2009 calendar. Now, I know that for most of you, buying a new calendar … Continue reading How Many Bridges Do I Have To Throw You Off Of, Fred?
Cello Playing Nymphos From Hell
...or they might be from New Jersey Thanks to all of you for the congratulations on my employment. About the job Ok, so my new job finds me working for a courier company called Tricor. Now, to start with, I'll be just driving a courier route going from West Sacramento to Natomas to Dixon, then … Continue reading Cello Playing Nymphos From Hell
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
...which, translasted into Mongolian, is still AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! I GOT A JOB! … Continue reading AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
The Winkerdog VS The Evil Blanket
...so far, the blanket seems to be winning So, you ask, what did Uncle Doc do today? Well, children, Uncle Doc had a biopsy done on his prostate gland... ....WHICH INVOLVES A LONG FUCKING NEEDLE GOING UP YOUR ASS, THEN THROUGH YOUR ABDOMINAL WALL, THEN INTO YOUR PROSTATE GLAND...EIGHT FUCKING TIMES!!! And then, on January … Continue reading The Winkerdog VS The Evil Blanket
The Rare And Beautiful Five Legged Blue Chickenduck Of Potawango Island
...they can't swim all that well, but they can run like a motherfucker Just a short post to let y'all know I'm still alive. I managed to send off a 2 page zine for Alarums & Excursions 400th issue. Not my most content filled zine ever, but not bad for having been gone for...I dunno...years. … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Five Legged Blue Chickenduck Of Potawango Island
At Times Like This, We Need Dancing Elks
...and maybe a crooning moose Not feeling very writerish lately, but here's a meme to amuse y'all. The Dice Meme Do you re-roll cocked dice? Yes Do you re-roll floor dice? Yes Do you roll where everyone can see it? Not always. Some info is privy to the GM only, plus, sometimes you have to … Continue reading At Times Like This, We Need Dancing Elks
A Late Dinner With Mr. Rabbitface
...and Gus the Blue Monkey A Meme (as seen on more than one other LJ) 1. Favorite food? Mexican or Thai 2. Favorite fast food? Tacos or Chili Dogs 3. Favorite car? For just driving around or cruising? 1957 Chevy Pickup For going fast and looking cool? 1969 Corvette 4. Favorite animal? The Canids 5. … Continue reading A Late Dinner With Mr. Rabbitface
The 163 Things You Should Know Before Having Sex On The Beach
...#1: Don't! Ok, I've now entered one of my rare hyper-domestic stages and must buy groceries before madly cleaning the house. But before that, here's something I should have posted long ago... LiveJournalTrading CardsFree Account Edition doccross User Number: 2425525 Date Created:2004-03-06 Number of Posts: 1,185 Doc Cross, the most famous of all the great … Continue reading The 163 Things You Should Know Before Having Sex On The Beach
Big Worms In Compost Pile D24-Gamma
...code name: Fuzzy Porcupine Ok, so I've submitted two games for ConquestSac in March. Here they are. Over The Pulp Edge It's 1933 and the Insane Mastermind, Dr. Miguelito Loveless, has released an army of beast men on the city of San Francisco. As part of Team Tempest, it's up to you to figure out … Continue reading Big Worms In Compost Pile D24-Gamma
Dr. Silkmelon Goes On A Shopping Spree
...mostly, shopping for body parts A Question For You, Gentle Readers So, assuming you were going to buy a roleplaying game product in the popular PDF format...say, something priced at $10.00 or less and running 20 pages or less...and it is a SYSTEM FREE, NO RULES type of product...what sort of product would interest you? … Continue reading Dr. Silkmelon Goes On A Shopping Spree
Hello, Mr. Shit. Have You Met Mr. Fan?
...D'OH! Well hellfire...Forry Ackerman died today. I'm glad he's no longer suffering, but fandom (ALL fandom) has lost it's #1 guy. In other crappy news, my unemployment check next week will be my last unless I can get an extension or find a job (or some of you read my last post and hire me). … Continue reading Hello, Mr. Shit. Have You Met Mr. Fan?
Teddy Bears For the Damned
...or even the darned Ok...fuck this shittyassed economy and this unemployment bullshit...it's time for the Good Doctor to grab things by the ass! FOR HIRE: ME! Healthy, 55 year old male. Skilled at gardening, cooking, driving, babysitting, petsitting (cats excluded due to extreme allergy), escorting ladies about (strictly business...I'm a married guy), a certain amount … Continue reading Teddy Bears For the Damned
The Kitty Cats Fly a Helicopter
...for like, 12 seconds STUFF, Y'all Damn...woke up at 6:15 because The Girls didn't wake us up at 4:30 for First Breakfast. Curse my sensitivity to changes in my little piece of the world. So anyway, after feeding and walking my hounds, I decided to get online and check on my villages in Travian. Next … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Fly a Helicopter
The Eerily Self-Referential Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Mostly Purple Patty Story
...featuring her pet siamang, Jeff Ok, so it's December 1st, the real start of the Holiday Season. I hate the Holiday Season in general and Christmas music in particular, but I rather do like the following variation on a popular Xmas tune. And yes, I did post it on this very LJ way back in … Continue reading The Eerily Self-Referential Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Mostly Purple Patty Story
