...and then things just go all to hell Saturday With Doc Well, despite no advertising other than signs saying "PLANT SALE" on various streets signs in the neighborhood, I did manage to make $12.00 in sales. Not a huge amount, but enough to go to the movies this afternoon. What I mostly did yesterday, while … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Eats Some Bad Cheese
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 Secret Room Was Full Of Treasures
...for about 45 minutes Doc Update 1: Still no job, but I'm applying at every business that uses human labor. 2: Another huge tree limb fell, but it did no real damage and cost us only a couple of hours of our time to deal with. 3: My doctor tells me I do NOT have … Continue reading The Secret Room Was Full Of Treasures
A Large Bag Full Of Toad Sausage
...mmmmm, gotta love freshly ground toads All Gaming Stuff Edition 1: As has been reported on dozens of other venues, Erick Wujcik has passed away after his long bout with cancer. I believe I first met Erick when my pal, Spike, introduced us at GenCon in 1990. We chatted a bit then, and a couple … Continue reading A Large Bag Full Of Toad Sausage
You Should Never Dance With A Crazy Lady
...especially a slow dance The following piece is going out to a very dear, very special friend of mine. While you may feel free to comment on it, I will not answer any questions about it. My friend, Last night, you went all crazy wonderful above and beyond the call of friendship. At a time … Continue reading You Should Never Dance With A Crazy Lady
Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
...from the March, 1929 issue Stuff, 4th Edition 1: Apparently, D&D 4E is selling well. Does that really surprise anyone? 2: I'm working on the Fall Fantasy Series for my Alpha gaming group. It takes place on the same world they last played in, about 150 years after magic has returned. To start with, they … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
Paw Paw Milkshake
...I've never even seen a paw paw No, Fate, Please Do Shit On Me Again So, being broke and outta work is not enough of a learning experience. Oh no, it's not even close. Last night, our heating and cooling unit (one of those huge fuckers the put on top of yer house with a … Continue reading Paw Paw Milkshake
The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
...it's a small, strange publication Assorted Stream Of Conciousness Stuff 1: Hugeass slices of sourdough bread + turkey breast + avocado + mayo & mustard = The Yum! 3: Plant Sale...My Driveway...This Saturday...8AM to 2PM...All Plants $1.00 5: Overheard in my kitchen: "You know, for a runty little one eyed dog, you're pretty pushy!" 7: … Continue reading The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
Chapter 8: In Which Our Hero, Freed Of His Bondage To The Mad King, Sets Forth To Join The Navy
...with additional commentary by his cat, Mr. Winkins The California Kid & The Great Job Hunt First off, many thanks to all of you who have lent me good wishes and moral support. So, I've been filling out online job apps (when the online job app pages for a company don't freeze up or otherwise … Continue reading Chapter 8: In Which Our Hero, Freed Of His Bondage To The Mad King, Sets Forth To Join The Navy
The Saga Of Doc: In Which Shit Most Certainly Happens
...and at exactly the worst time So, anyway, I pull into work today as I've done for the last 15 years, 9 months, 16 days and there, standing outside the front door is the owner of the store with my (and everyone elses) final paycheck in his hands. It seems that the Great Bush Republican … Continue reading The Saga Of Doc: In Which Shit Most Certainly Happens
The Really Scary, Yet Sweetly Cute, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Undead Howler Monkey
...co-starring her favorite teacher, Miss Poledancer Weekend Recap Busy busy busy! We ran hither and yon, did this and that, went back and forth and forgot to take any pictures of anything. 1: Sacramento SPCA Doggie Dash was fun. Saw a few other Bassets and the absolutely cutest 4 month old PBGV in the world. … Continue reading The Really Scary, Yet Sweetly Cute, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Undead Howler Monkey
A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
...writing that one kinda hurt my brain Stuff 1: Tomorrow night is Curryfest with our friend, Sharon. We haven't seen her in dog's age, ever since she abandoned Sacramento to go live with her son and daughter in law in the wilds of Seattle. Should be fun and good eatin'. 2: Speaking of good eatin', … Continue reading A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
The Horticultural Whore Keeps Score
...of veggies, that is Hereforth, a list of what is growing in the garden.. So far, I've harvested 2 of the round "Eight Ball" zuchinnis and one of the yellow pattypan squash. There are many more on each vine. The Blue Lake green beans (both pole and bush type) will see their first offerings picked … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Keeps Score
My Life Among The Female Humans
...pretty much equal parts bliss and terror Ok, what the fuck is up with this screwy assed weather? Last weekend, it was near 100 and sunny...today, it was chilly (mid 60's), overcast and drizzly rainy. And that comes after 2-3 days of high winds. My veggie garden is very confused. I'm warning you, weather...stop dicking … Continue reading My Life Among The Female Humans
The Utahraptor Mafia
...they don't shoot you, they eat you 7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Some Herbs And/Or Veggies 1: It's pretty easy and not terribly expensive. 2: Many herbs & veggies grow well in pots. 3: Tons of books and websites to help you. 4: Fresh veggies and herbs are healthier than store bought. 5: They … Continue reading The Utahraptor Mafia
Raising Hell For Fun and Profit
...mostly for fun Well, Dear Readers, it would seem that the polls I posted the other day were rather popular. So, in absence of anything new or interesting to post, here are a couple more time wasting posts. Note: The following poll may offend Republicans who voted for Bush twice. If so, to them I … Continue reading Raising Hell For Fun and Profit
The Horticultural Whore Moves Up The Evolutionary Scale
...but can it last? After years of going out and working in the garden for 3-4 hours at a whack...on hot days like today...and getting exhausted and even getting a bit of heatstroke...I have changed my ways. Starting today, I'm trying a new way of gardening when the temp is over 90. I go out, … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Moves Up The Evolutionary Scale
The Place Where Old People Have Sharp Teeth And Dead Eyes
...damn, I just creeped myself out Finally, we have great weather here in California! It has been in the high 90's to low 100's for the past several days. I'm lovin' me some heat! On Tuesday, I go to see a hand surgeon about possibly removing some dead bone in my right hand. If they … Continue reading The Place Where Old People Have Sharp Teeth And Dead Eyes
The Flea Market Of The Gods
...it's where Zeus sells his used thunderbolts Stuff 1: The California Supreme Court has ruled that the ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. Gee, do ya think that might be because getting married, in the eyes of the state (NOT in the eyes of any fucking church), is entering into a legal contract? Do ya … Continue reading The Flea Market Of The Gods
Dark Blue Spiders
...with white eyes I just say the teaser trailer for The Spirit, directed by Frank Miller, shot in the same style as Sin City and coming to theatres on Xmas day, 2008. My inner fanboy's head exploded. I am SO there on Xmas.
Doc Tempest VS The Batman
...from the January 1970 issue Here, my friends, for your possible amusement, are the complete lyrics to the "Food For Dogs" song that I sing to The Girls every time I feed them. Food For Dogs (words and music by Doc Cross) (spoken dramatically) "Who wants FOOOOOOOOD FOOOORRRRR DOOOOOGGGGSSSSSS?" "It's food for dogs!" "Not hogs" … Continue reading Doc Tempest VS The Batman
The Kitty Cats Brew Up Some Beer
...fish flavored beer Woohoo! Daisy and I walked 3.7 miles in 1 hour and 20 minutes tonight. Pretty good, seeing as how half of the route was uphill and Daisy likes to stop about every 15 feet to either pee or sniff something. By the time we got home, we were, you should pardon the … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Brew Up Some Beer
She Was A Golden Kind Of Girl, Who Moved Like A Cat
...and struck like a rattlesnake The Mother's Day breakfast with my mom and Grace went very well indeed. We ate a ton of food, talked about everything from dogs to taxes to beer to relatives and generally had a good time. Once we got home, Grace puttered around the house and I worked most of … Continue reading She Was A Golden Kind Of Girl, Who Moved Like A Cat
The Ultimate Mug Of CocoaTea
...mexican hot cocoa + insanely strong tea = buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY To all of the mothers on my friends list (and to any other mothers that may read this), I say Happy Mother's Day! You ladies have the most noble/difficult/rewarding/heartbreaking/underappreciated/necessary job in the world. A big thank you to every one of you. Give … Continue reading The Ultimate Mug Of CocoaTea
Quincy, The Happy Little Shoggoth
...he has such good manners Well, Grace and I are back from the Whole Earth Festival and it was fun and interesting and alternative and green and stuff. There were crafts booths, food booths, political/social activism booths and, best of all, lots of tie dyed clothing booths. There was live music aplenty and lots of … Continue reading Quincy, The Happy Little Shoggoth
Chapter 64: In Which Our Hero, Now King Of The Ninja Pirates, Sets Out To Annoy The French
...mostly using bad pronunciation and poor cooking skills The Adventures Of Team Basset Hound In an hour or so, My Sweet Little Kosher Dill Pickle Of Love and I shall set off towards Davis and the annual Whole Earth Festival. I shall take pix for later posting. After our yearly immersion in all things green … Continue reading Chapter 64: In Which Our Hero, Now King Of The Ninja Pirates, Sets Out To Annoy The French
