...said the Sweet Angel to the Old Scoundrel Yesterday, Grace and I went up to Marysville and took my mom out to lunch. It was a belated Mothers Day present for Mom, since she was gone on a gambling (and winning) trip with my aunt & uncle last weekend. We had a nice lunch and … Continue reading Stop Making Those Danger Noises
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.
Pangolins On Parade
...look it up:) Just a quick update before I go off to work. Got the True20 Corebook and the 3 Blue Rose books in the mail yesterday. Oh baby, is this good stuff. Grace is very impressed weith Blue Rose, as I knew she would be (my baby, she loves the romantic fantasy). I'm liking … Continue reading Pangolins On Parade
The Kitty Cats Go Down Under
...so throw a few mice on the barbee! Doc Update READING: assorted gardening books WRITING: the outline for the Next Pro Writing Project EATING: Cream of Wheat for brekky WATCHING: The Unit LISTENING: assorted oldies from the 1950s PLANNING: how to save up the $$$ for the Hawaii trip in October ANTICIPATING: arrival of the … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Go Down Under
The Legendary Kilted Portugese Dinosaur Hunter
...at the Big Hippiefest Behold the new icon. Sorry it isn't a better pic.
Flying Mecha Pig Squad #47
...protecting Neo-Tokyo Och, I canna keep up wit' me Cannas! Well, actually, Scottish accents aside, I can keep up with them, but it ain't easy. Ya see, 4 years ago, I planted five Dwarf Pink Cannas. Beautiful pink flowers, compact 2-3 foot size, hardy as all hell, long blooming season...and fucking incredibly prolific. Those 5 … Continue reading Flying Mecha Pig Squad #47
Wall Of Ice Cream
...either Phish Food or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough To all of my friends who are mothers... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! You have the most important job on earth. Bless every one of you.
A Little Larceny, A Little Champagne
...and a little dancing on a big pile of money The Paranoia Meme This one is simple: say something about 10 people on your friends list...but don't say who you are talking about. 1: A kind hearted young lass 2: He's got a hell of a mind...a bit bent, but awesome 3: She fights the … Continue reading A Little Larceny, A Little Champagne
Power Armored Dwarf Hamsters
...and they can FLY! Assorted Gaming Stuff Oh, baby, in the 4th quarter of 2006 (and probably the first two quarters of 2007, at least) I'll be all about this: SPORE! Recently, I've thought up several short gaming product ideas that would be TOO short to bother with offering to a game company to be … Continue reading Power Armored Dwarf Hamsters
Mrs. Wangdoodle Goes Outlaw
...biker, that is Howdy, boys and girls! Your Uncle Doc has been slightly cranky lately, mostly because my left knee has been hurting and I've had to sit and rest it. That means no nightly walks and no gardening...hence the crankiness. However, due to the resting and the 4,931 assorted vitamins, minerals, herbs, supplements and … Continue reading Mrs. Wangdoodle Goes Outlaw
The Famous California Hunting Pig
...he was a pretty good retriever Mr.Cross Takes Another Step On The Road To Hell Scene: Mr. Cross is walking down the street. Ahead are some young people handing out PETA literature. Mr. Cross has a wicked grin on his face. Earnest Young Lady (as she tries to hand Mr. Cross a flyer): "Did you … Continue reading The Famous California Hunting Pig
WWMND? What Would Mr. Natural Do?
...I mean, besides annoy Flakey Foont? A big NO-PRIZE to any of you who can identify those thwo characters:) I overslept by an hour today, so I'm a bit rushed. Normally, I like to wake up 3 hours before I need to be at work. Today, I only got 2 hours. "Supernatural had its season … Continue reading WWMND? What Would Mr. Natural Do?
The Horticultural Whore Bangs His Head Against The Wall
...repeatedly and with much growling My tomato seedlings (and my spinach seedlings)...which I sprouted from seed and carefully tended on a table here in front of the living room window...then took outside to harden off...then planted in the veggie garden plot...ARE DYING! Those fuckers are dropping faster than Bushes approval rating. SIGH! I'm not sure … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Bangs His Head Against The Wall
The Dame Was Nothing But Trouble
...MY kind of trouble The "H" List Continues HERBS are among my favorite plants to grow. That's because they are inexpensive to buy, very hardy, do well in crappy soil, many are perennial and you can use lots of them in cooking. HOUNDS, Basset, are one of my favorite dog breeds. While they can be … Continue reading The Dame Was Nothing But Trouble
Maximum Chicken Damage
...don't ask The Letter Meme HAIR, long, is near and dear to me. I have long hair and so does my Sweet Angel. Altho my hair is rapidly replacing the red with the grey, I do still HAVE my hair...which is more than I can say for my younger brother, most of my male cousins … Continue reading Maximum Chicken Damage
Mexican Jenny And The Naked Slip & Slide
...which got alot slipperier once we busted out the vegetable oil Well, my little chili dogs, your Uncle Doc is about half wasted due to a combination of working my ass off in the garden and then pounding down a 40 of beer. This post may not be as long or as coherent as I … Continue reading Mexican Jenny And The Naked Slip & Slide
As Tasty as A Chocolate Coated Cheerleader
...MmmmMmmm, good Ok, so I'm bored and just waking up this morning. Here's ANOTHER list of albums/CDs I've played to death. Create your own Music List @ HotFreeLayouts!
Exploding Yellow Cabbages
...not for human consumption The 21 Albums/CDs That I've Worn Out Meme Create your own Music List @ HotFreeLayouts!
The Astounding Adventures Of Dr. Tempest At The Earth’s Core
from the May 1895 issue More Doc Tempest steampunkery:) Doc Update Things go well here at Cross Central. Work for both Grace and I is...well, still work, so what can ya say? At least it brings in money. Healthwise, things are better now that we are both pretty much over our colds. I have a … Continue reading The Astounding Adventures Of Dr. Tempest At The Earth’s Core
Dogs On Harleys, Cats With Guns
...they're high on roadkill and catnip and looking for trouble Damn...it's only Tuesday and already my next weekend is laid out before me like a massive battleplan. Actually, in a way, it IS a massive battleplan. See, once a year the local waste disposal company comes by and picks up trash and junk that they … Continue reading Dogs On Harleys, Cats With Guns
Sweet Hot Robomonkey Love
...with sprinkles WAR: They Came, They Saw, They Whipped Some Roman Ass Oh, my brothers & sisters, such a war was fought today! Oceans of blood were shed...magicks both dark and bright were tossed about...monsters ravaged the land...the dead rose up and fought...and the forces of good did yet prevail! The War against the Neo-Romans … Continue reading Sweet Hot Robomonkey Love
The Horticultural Whore Spreads It Around
...compost, that is I headed up to my mom's house this morning. After a couple of hours of visiting, Mom gave me a bunch of plants from her garden. When I got home I went out and planted some of them and did a bunch of other gardening, including... transplanting some Irises (not the proper … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Spreads It Around
Fresno Freddy Makes The Big Score
...and he even got the girl, too. I resumed my walking routine last night with a brisk jaunt around our block. It comes out to seven tenths of a mile, which is a nice start for a guy who hasn't done any exercise walking in almost 6 months. No lasting aches or pains, so I'll … Continue reading Fresno Freddy Makes The Big Score
The Horticultural Whore Does The Happy Springtime Dance
...with extra frolicking! It has been sunny and in the low to mid 70's for the past couple of days and that trend seems to be what we can expect for at least the next week. This means that I've been out in the garden after work, yanking weeds. Holy Chocolate Dipped Cheerleaders, do I … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Does The Happy Springtime Dance
The Day Was Bright And Merry
...but the night was foul and scary 1906 + 100 Just in case you don't watch any of the various Discovery Channels or live somewhere other than California, today is the centennial of the Great San Francisco Earthquake And Fire. It was a helluva shakeup, folks. How bad, you ask? How does 32 times as … Continue reading The Day Was Bright And Merry
The Five Blue Budgies Start A Gaming Group
...and an epic level campaign of "Budgies & Balrogs" Well, boys & girls, today finds Uncle Doc about 90% recovered from his cold, but his Sweet Angel is feeling very sick from her cold. This means that, while I am off to work, Grace will be staying home and resting. My creative juices have been … Continue reading The Five Blue Budgies Start A Gaming Group
