...it's hot here CritterCon #19 The Trip Home In which we see trained pigs, visit the Cake House, and find another Giant Jesus. After traveling all night, we woke up as we were entering Iowa. It's just Grace, myself, Blue, Mara, and the kids. Everyone else flew the coop earlier. At breakfast, Sweetie told us … Continue reading Home, Sweat Home
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Happy Hippie Himbo Hippos
...HA! CritterCon #19 Con Day Five In which we eat, buy stuff, do seminars, play games, celebrate the World Cup win, get a Big Announcement as the con closes, and eat pie before leaving. By 7:00 this morning, con staff said that about 150,000 people had gone home. Of course that still leaves nearly 350,000 … Continue reading Happy Hippie Himbo Hippos
Please Put The Baloney Down, Sir
...it's a long story CritterCon #19 Con Day Four (Note: Various commentary by those other than me is in italics.) In which we play games, do seminars, perform Old Time Radio, and go on an epic Pub Crawl. The High Points Hi folks! Yoyo here getting things started because Dad is both busy with seminars … Continue reading Please Put The Baloney Down, Sir
A Case Of Beer And A Cheeseburger At The End Of The Rainbow
...beats the shit out of a trip to Oz CritterCon #19 Con Day Three (Note: Various commentary by those other than me is in italics.) In which we continue doing con stuff, including a kiddie LARP, a charity Toon game, and a costume party. The High Points More Songs About Food & Drink Having no … Continue reading A Case Of Beer And A Cheeseburger At The End Of The Rainbow
Jumping Off The Cliff Of Love
...been there, done that CritterCon #19 Con Day 2 (Note: Various commentary by those other than me is in italics.) In which we now indulge in our usual CritterCon hijinx...and wallow in mud. The High Points I'm going to keep my part of this post fast and loose. Others may fill it in a bit. … Continue reading Jumping Off The Cliff Of Love
Uncle Doc Feeds The Plants
...delicious fish fertilizer CritterCon #19 Con Day One/Wedding Day (Note: Various commentary by those other than me is in italics.) In which we have a wedding and party, do many Song & Dance Breaks, see skateboards fly, witness magical daytime fireworks, segue into a mini-Woodstock, eat a world of food, drink strong drink, sober up … Continue reading Uncle Doc Feeds The Plants
Blongo Of The Congo
...a big gorilla CritterCon #19 Trip Day Four In which we see a Moose House, visit a book store, have a Song & Dance Break, and arrive at our destination. (Note: Various commentary by those other than me are in italics.) Due to the Old Man Needs To Pee curse and a couple of dreams … Continue reading Blongo Of The Congo
A Duck Named Chuck Was Down To His Last Buck, Wading Through Muck, And Shit Out Of Luck
...what the fuck, Chuck? CritterCon #19 Trip Day Three In which we travel a familiar route, see desert artwork, eat ice cream with aliens, watch flying saucer races, see a cool Giant Not-Jesus, visit the original con site, and help another family in need. (Note: Various commentary by those other than me is in italics.) … Continue reading A Duck Named Chuck Was Down To His Last Buck, Wading Through Muck, And Shit Out Of Luck
Sea Monkeys Turn Evil
...but they were stuck in the fish bowl CritterCon 2026 #19 Trip Day Two In which we start out in New Orleans, visit an old friend, see a very pretty house, go to the crossroads, go down to Rosedale, and go walking in Memphis (Note: Various commentary by those other than me is in italics.) … Continue reading Sea Monkeys Turn Evil
Free The Kobolds!
...but not around here CritterCon #19 The Wedding Edition Trip Day One (Note: Various commentary by those other than me are in italics.) In which we find a new house made of goofy shit, see big trees, help out a bunch of folks, deal with pirates, play games, and eat seafood. We were about 30 … Continue reading Free The Kobolds!
11 Things You Should Tell Your Dog
...1 through 6: good dog! CritterCon#19 The Wedding Edition Dedicated to the memory of Rosie Cross: sister, mom, auntie, friend. Day Zero My friends, this year's trip, and especially the con we are heading to, is pretty much guaranteed to be the craziest yet.You see, my middle grandchild, Tucker Amelia Cross, former pitbull and now … Continue reading 11 Things You Should Tell Your Dog