...waiting to pay you back for many Thanksgivings Now that all that GenCon shit is old news, here's an important announcement... Countdown to DunDraCon 33 180 days until DunDraCon 33 opens (Feb. 13, 2009) 15 days until Pre-reg. and Events Submission opens (Sep. 1, 2008) Be there or be square, kids.
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Doc Tempest And The Green Fire Death
...from the July 1962 issue DogCon 1, Last Day The Dealer's Room, she is closed...the seminars, they are done...the Art Show? History...Gaming gots 2 more hours, then it's all she wrote...DogCon 1 is over. The seminar I was part of, "I Hate .....!", was packed. As the title indicates, it was a bitchfest for the … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Green Fire Death
Junior Muskrat Wins A New Car
...with leather interior DogCon 1, Day 3 The deal with being a "Featured GM" at this con (and if I didn't mention it before, I am one of 24 "Featured GM's") is that you run at least 16 hours of games over 3 days and participate in one of 3 seminars. You get some pretty … Continue reading Junior Muskrat Wins A New Car
Catgirl Yami Rides Again
...more fake anime DogCon 1, Day 2 1: The TOON/OTE game finished up a half an hour early, at 6:30. It was a rousing success, with only one PC actually dying, but then he came back as a toon, so it was cool. Tiffany Trilobite was rescued, the evil Tiffany Trilobite got dipped and everyone … Continue reading Catgirl Yami Rides Again
They Took The “A” Train, But Never Gave It Back
...apologies to Duke Ellington Dog Con 1, Day 2 Another one by the numbers, kids. And to think that the day is only half over:) 1. At 9:00 this morning, after a hearty breakfast, Grace, The Girls and I went to a day spa for people and their pets. It was my first time at … Continue reading They Took The “A” Train, But Never Gave It Back
The Rare And Beautiful Wandering Mole Of Potawango Island
...they wander about, singing show tunes We interrupt our regularly scheduled fictional con report for the following long ass meme, which is composed of portions of meme's on my friend delazan's LJ. 1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:28 am, cos The Girls were demanding their Second Breakfast 2. Diamonds or pearls? … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Wandering Mole Of Potawango Island
Giant Sized Pancakes
...for giant sized appetites DogCon 1, Day 1 It's midnight and I'm a wee bit tipsy. Or maybe drunk. Whatever. Anyway, I'm typing this from the bigass bar on top of the Hyatt, which has free inter-fuckin'-net access. And Guinness on tap at a very reasonable price. So, here is my day by the numbers. … Continue reading Giant Sized Pancakes
Arthur Has Quite A Collection Of Severed Heads
...mostly from Mormons and Seventh Day Adventists who ring his doorbell in the morning DogCon 1, Day 1 There is more than a bit of insanity in running a TOON game at eight fucking AM in the morning, but despite my burning desire to be back in bed, great players (including Ms. Miranda Jones) and … Continue reading Arthur Has Quite A Collection Of Severed Heads
Mr. Porkwaffle Goes To A Luncheon
...and hilarity ensues Con Report: DogCon 1, Day Zero A Bit Of Clarification: DogCon is not for dogs, altho there are many here in town. No, Dog Con takes it's name from the fact that Wilted Springs, Texas, bills itself as "The dog and cat resort center of the universe". And they ain't lyin'! This … Continue reading Mr. Porkwaffle Goes To A Luncheon
Caring For Your New Pet Yak
...a must for yak lovers Con Report: DogCon Day Zero Before I launch into the (pre) con report on our day so far, let's recap the trip to get here. Saturday, August 9, 2:00 AM: Car has been packed up since 7:00 PM Thursday. Loaded sleepy wife and sleepy dogs into car. Myself, I'm wide … Continue reading Caring For Your New Pet Yak
Dames, Diamonds, Dope & Death
...a Spade Marlowe mystery ATTENTION, MY LJ BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO ARE NOT GOING TO GENCON I invite you to attend the totally fictional and LJ exclusive DogCon. It will be way cooler than that stupid old GenCon that we won't be at. I shall start doing daily DogCon reports starting Wednesday. I invite you … Continue reading Dames, Diamonds, Dope & Death
In Case Of Insanity, Break Glass…LOTS Of Glass
...and kick in a few doors, too Uncle Doc's Fun Facts 1: Just in case your Very Naughty Basset Hound ever pulls a bag of semi-frozen chicken thighs off of a kitchen counter and eats at least 6 of them...INCLUDING THE BONES...try not to panic. Turns out, dogs can crunch up and digest raw chicken … Continue reading In Case Of Insanity, Break Glass…LOTS Of Glass
Terrible Toads
...mean and violent they was, guv HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRACE! You are the best, sweetheart! I love you.
Nuclear Powered Pogosticks With Optional Laser Beams
...it's what the cool kids hop around on On Monday, my Sweet Angel, Grace, will be 50 years old. I'm pretty sure there was a mistake somewhere, since she seems much younger to me. Anyway, since Mondays suck for birthdays, The Girls and I are going to spirit her away for a day of random … Continue reading Nuclear Powered Pogosticks With Optional Laser Beams
The Astounding Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And The Army Of Steam Giants
...from the July 1893 issue More Fiction: "Welcome Back, Sally Smithfield" (Note: This is an excerpt from "The Return Of Sally Smithfield", the second most popular issue in the series history.) Sally didn't immediately open her eyes, because she was pretty sure she was suffering the worst hangover in the long history of hangovers. Apparently, … Continue reading The Astounding Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And The Army Of Steam Giants
Moondog Mayhem
...Arrroooooo! Note: The following has nothing to do with Star Wars, but did seem like a good way to tell the story without getting all real lifey and shit. The Jedi Master looked over his seven Padawan Learners and smiled. They were a sharp bunch and were learning rapidly the ways of the Jedi. Today … Continue reading Moondog Mayhem
Harry Potter and The Half Wit Prince
...co-starring Rowan Atkinson as the Prince 01. How has LiveJournal changed your life? As most folks would answer, it keeps me in touch with old friends as well as making me some new friends. Additionally, LJ has given me full bouncy hair, longer lasting erections, a 500k per year income that requires no work, … Continue reading Harry Potter and The Half Wit Prince
Hot Sauce On Cheescake
...that's so very wrong Stuff 1: As I do every so often, I have changed my LJ bio. Go read it, if you are interested. 2: What does it say about me that, while thinking upon The Dark Knight, I realize that I empathize with both The Joker and Batman? 3: If any of you … Continue reading Hot Sauce On Cheescake
Pencilfish On a Plate
...or not So, I got to the urologist 15 minutes early on Tuesday...signed in...and then all the power in the Med Center went out...along with power over a big chunk of downtown Sacramento. Results: The Med Center was evacuated and now I've gotta reschedule the damned appointment.
Chapter 17: In Which Our Hero Unleashes A Stampede Of Pigs In Order To Rescue The Queen
...whole lotta oinkin' goin' on No call from Round Table, so it's back on the job hunting trail for me. I have an appointment with the urologist today to see what's up with my pesky prostate. Hopefully, the news will be good. Next Monday, the 11th, My Sweet Little Border Canary Of Passion, Grace, will … Continue reading Chapter 17: In Which Our Hero Unleashes A Stampede Of Pigs In Order To Rescue The Queen
The Knight Is Always Darkest Just Before The Dawn
...because he hates getting up that early So, here I sit, eating my brekky and drinking my tea and beginning my third month of unemployment. I'm still waiting for Round Table to get their shit together, but starting tomorrow I'll await their call while continuing to put in applications at any place I haven't already … Continue reading The Knight Is Always Darkest Just Before The Dawn
The Magic Forest Of The Cupcake Elves
...mostly, it's chocolate The Dark Knight Grace and I went to see the latest Batman flick today. Pretty darned good, in my opinion. Heath Ledger was great as The Joker, even if this Joker didn't really have the white skin, red lips and green hair one gets from a toxic acid bath. Was his performance … Continue reading The Magic Forest Of The Cupcake Elves
Being A Good Neighbor…Yer Doin’ It Wrong
...based on real life A Bit Of Fiction: "Goodbye, Sally" (Epilogue from Doc Tempest and the Werewolves of London) The room measured 30 feet on a side, with a 12 foot ceiling. The stasis generator took up nearly half the room and it had taken Doc and Sally nearly 3 months to install and test … Continue reading Being A Good Neighbor…Yer Doin’ It Wrong
Rocket Powered Babies
...ya gotta be fast to change those diapers Ahoy, ye lubbers, today' chores an' stuff looks to be packed tighter than codfish in a barrel. There be gardenin' and spice buyin' and dog walkin' ahead, maties! Aye, and let's not be forgettin' tha cookin' and tha cleanin' and tha smoochin'! Yarr! In other news, I'd … Continue reading Rocket Powered Babies
The Sweetly Terrifying Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Haunted Toilet
...co-starring her Aunt Hortense Hopsnitch Damn...August already! The time, she is flying by! I'm nearly finished reading most of the Solar Pons mystery series. I don't have book #7 or #9, but I do have the rest and am halfway through book 10. I shall post an overview when I'm finished. Waiting in the wings … Continue reading The Sweetly Terrifying Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Haunted Toilet
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