...you won't hear about it on Fox News Assorted Stuff Gamingwise: WOTC released their plan for the new D&D 4th edition OGL. Apparently, for 5 grand, some companies can get advanced access to the 4E rules books and start cranking out the inevitable tons of D&D supplements right away (well, ok, after August 1st). Everyone … Continue reading The Great Canadian Moose Ritual Coverup
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 Horticultural Whore Freezes To Death
...while sweating Ok, so it wasn't really freezing cold, but it was in the low 50's and Grace and I spent 3-4 hours cleaning up storm debris and pruning the fuck out of plants that the Sacramento County Department of Too Much Time On Their Hands said were too tall for our corner lot near … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Freezes To Death
Fat Electric Goldfish
...much nicer than the skinny ones No big surprise here:) You Are 72% Evil You are very evil. And you're too evil to care. Those who love you probably also fear you. A lot.How Evil Are You? Only 72%? I must be getting wimpy in my old age:)
Subjectivity 2007
...and all in one huge post, too (Note: This year, I'm leaving out my comments on individual entries. This has taken me long enough to do. However, if you have any questions on a given entry (or entries), just ask.) MOSTLY PURPLE PATTY One day, back in 2006, I thought “why not make today's subject … Continue reading Subjectivity 2007
Oven Baked Muskrats
...in a creamy cheese sauce That Privilege Meme Being the sort of person I am, I'm not going to bold or italicize my answers, but write them out. From What Privileges Do You Have?, based on an exercise about class and privilege developed by Will Barratt, Meagan Cahill, Angie Carlen, Minnette Huck, Drew Lurker, Stacy … Continue reading Oven Baked Muskrats
Chapter 4: In Which Our Hero Saves A Virgin, Climbs The Stairway To Heaven And Battles The Evil Duke
...saves the virgin? For later, maybe. (Note on the above: I, personally, have always found virgins to be far more trouble than they are worth. Give me a woman with a bit of experience any day.) Gaming Stuff The fantasy series I'm running now is of the "the magic returns" sort of sub-genre. The players … Continue reading Chapter 4: In Which Our Hero Saves A Virgin, Climbs The Stairway To Heaven And Battles The Evil Duke
The Very Fast Paced, Yet Still Quite Richly Detailed, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Devil
...co-starring her pet lungfish, Fenwick Great jumpin' horny toads! I've been plowing away at my annual Subjectivity post for the last two days and I'm still not done. Maybe tonight. For those of you who are new to this blog, having been drawn in by the adventures of Violet, allow me to explain about the … Continue reading The Very Fast Paced, Yet Still Quite Richly Detailed, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Devil
Taking A Flying Leap Into The Future
...in less than an hour And now, my most Patient and Loyal Readers, the last Violet episode of 2007. Powered by Guinness:) On The Road With Violet: An Open Invitation To The Blues (Director's Note: The Ogre Brothers will be played, under much makeup, by Lee Marvin (Nick) and Tom Waits (Jake), both at age … Continue reading Taking A Flying Leap Into The Future
Mouseburgers
...which are much smaller than Mooseburgers Good morning, my little elfin pals. I was all prepped to do a Violet post, but had some modem problems. Now, alas, I have not enough time. Fear not though, for I shall post Violet's next installment tonight...hopefully before the Guinness makes me too goofy:) I may or may … Continue reading Mouseburgers
Mrs. Wangdoodle Gets A Job As A Fluff Girl
...and goes on to stardom We interrupt our recent session of not being able to focus on our LJ, in order to bring you a recounting of our recent dream. In the dream, which took place about 4:00 this morning, I was at a large convention center in Palm Springs, California. It seems that Steve … Continue reading Mrs. Wangdoodle Gets A Job As A Fluff Girl
Frogdog Bloglog
...in the smogfog Dang, I'm having just a bitch of a time getting back into my regular blogging mode. Must be the holiday season. Anyway, I swear to Dog that I'll have a Violet post soon. Maybe tonight. In the mean time, here's a quick Doc Update. READING: Johnathan Strange & Mr. Norrell WATCHING: The … Continue reading Frogdog Bloglog
I Did My Xmas Shopping In Knockturn Alley
...they had great sales MERRY HAPPY!!! HAPPY MERRY!!! Ok, so last night was the Annual Family Xmas Get Together And Gift Exchange. Lots of folks there...my mom, sis and brother in law, brother and sis in law, both my nephews (Zach & Chris), my niece Molly and her husband and a bunch of other people. … Continue reading I Did My Xmas Shopping In Knockturn Alley
The Five Blue Budgies Escape From Prison
...using shoelaces, a can of creamed corn and a newt Pets Are Screwy I have owned many pets in my life. Dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, dwarf rabbits, rats, mice and a plethora of other species. I have known even more pets that belonged to family and friends. One thing I've learned about pets, at … Continue reading The Five Blue Budgies Escape From Prison
The 17 Ways To Make Cosmic Cookies
...and Santa thought he was flying before he ate 'em Ho ho fucking ho! Once again, an Xmas weekend is upon us. Here, for no other reason than to fill up a blog entry and maybe entertain you, is Uncle Doc's schedule. Friday Night: Cook dinner for My Sweet Little Albino Grey Squirrel Of Love...have … Continue reading The 17 Ways To Make Cosmic Cookies
A Foggy Midnight In Bakersfield
...March, 1978 Quick Stuff 1: I'm cooking right along an On The Road With Violet: Director's Cut. So far, I've pretty near doubled the word count of each entry. Also, I'm combining some entries for easier reading. I'm rethinking my idea to put it on this LJ...might wait until it's all done, then offer it … Continue reading A Foggy Midnight In Bakersfield
Harry Potter And The Horny House Elves
...it made that year at Hogwarts rather nerve wracking I love my Northern California, but sometimes I just have to laugh at my fellow NorCals. First moderately big storm of the year...quite a bit of rain...windy...and the local tv stations are doing "stormwatch coverage" with teams of reporters covering every little puddle or broken tree … Continue reading Harry Potter And The Horny House Elves
The Rare And Beautiful Five Horned Pygmy Swamp Elk Of Potawango Island
...people hunt them for their intestinal diamonds Yer gettin' STUFF co I'm sleepy! 1: In our home, the baby gate that we use to keep the dogs out of any given room is Daisy's Hated Enemy. She will bark like hell at it if she sees it folded up anywhere. Winker, on the other hand, … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Five Horned Pygmy Swamp Elk Of Potawango Island
Oh, Baby, You Know You Love The Portuguese Prince
...he said as she snickered Oh look, a meme! Just like all the Cool Kids are doing. Your Score: The Coyote You scored 41% domestic, 33% gregarious, 53% trickster, and 50% intellect! Wild, Solitary, Emotional Trickster: you are the Coyote! Coyote is a complex symbol of humor, cunning, and survival. Coyote is often portrayed as … Continue reading Oh, Baby, You Know You Love The Portuguese Prince
Squeaky Little Gerbil People
...most likely they came from Narbonic Labs Why made for Sci Fi Channel movies will make you crazy So, I'm watching Showdown at Area 51 and it seems to be located in some place that looks more like rural Virginia than the deserts of south central Nevada. What the fuck? Worse yet, it's looking to … Continue reading Squeaky Little Gerbil People
Doc Tempest And The Mystery Of The Jade Jackal
...from the August, 1965 issue It's pretty cold outside. Frost is all over everything and The Girls undertook their bathroom duties with great haste, lest they become pupsicles. I had a dream last night that I was in a rock & roll band and we were opening for Led Zeppelin. It was a very realistic … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Mystery Of The Jade Jackal
In The Warm Darkness Of Night, The Midnight Creeper Hits His Stride
...and leaves his mark Ok, so here's a meme that I'm tossing out. Answer it truthfully Question: If you have met me in real life, what was your first impression of me? And to reward you, here's a picture of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, on Kaui.
Watch Out For The Freaky Swedish Dude
...he's big and scary Voting on the last poll was tight...so tight that I had to flip a coin before casting my tie breaking vote. Anyway, the esteemed Mr. Karloff is our mayor. On The Road With Violet: Slime & Punishment It takes less than 15 minutes to slog up the street to the Mayor's … Continue reading Watch Out For The Freaky Swedish Dude
Sponge Cake Golem
...they're -4 defense vs a glass of milk Happy Birthday Winker! Today is the 4th birthday of Miss Winker Cross...AKA The Winkerdog...the most wonderful little one eyed Basset Hound in the world. Later, she shall feast upon steak with boiled carrots and gravy. Right now, she is snoozing. The birthday girl
So We Put It In A Box And Mailed It To Russia
...without a return address Oh yeah, baby, I've got stuff for you 1: Ok, so I watched Tin Man on Sci Fi Channel. Despite being somewhat predictable and having a 3 hour story drug out to 6 hours, it did not suck. I liked the various references to the Judy Garland version and Zooey Deschanel, … Continue reading So We Put It In A Box And Mailed It To Russia
The Holly Jolly Christmas-y, Yet Kinky & Perverse, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Santa Clones
...co-starring her pet oyster, Pablo It's meme time, kids! Here are 50 questions for the people who are a little more "mature"... 1. What bill(s) do you hate paying the most? All of them 2. Where was the last place you had a romantic time? The kitchen 3. Do you regret losing your virginity to … Continue reading The Holly Jolly Christmas-y, Yet Kinky & Perverse, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Santa Clones
