...into exhaustion Uncle Doc's Day (so far) 1: Got up at the crack of 9:30 2: Showered sleepy eyed love and praise upon spouse and dogs, in that order 3: Cleansed body. Mind & Soul still waiting. 4: Got doughnuts for brekky 5: Sat around like a lazy lout watching tv 6: Bid spouse goodbye … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Ventures Forth
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Sixth Floor…Lingerie…Ladieswear…Shoes
...Oh, Mr. Cross. Going...down? Ok, ok, so I ripped off Aerosmith. (Note: This con/trip report is dedicated to Daisy Ann Cross, who left us far too soon, but is always with us in our hearts. Fuck cancer!) (Note: Comments by our dogs, Lucy & Winker, are presented in italics) The Trip To CatCon2: Day Zero, … Continue reading Sixth Floor…Lingerie…Ladieswear…Shoes
My Other Dog Is a Werewolf
...it's a joke, Lucy I must be gettin' old, since in my recent DogCon post, I referred to this years fictional event as "DogCon 2". In fact, this being an alternate year, the con will be called CatCon 2. And speaking of the bigass fictional alternative to GenCon, I shall once again be running a … Continue reading My Other Dog Is a Werewolf
Neon Vampire Princess Miko
...more fake anime Grace and I went to see UP tonight. A very fun flick, full of adventure, laughs and a bit of sadness. Yet another jewel in Pixar's crown. Note: We did not see it in 3D, cos 2D was cheaper and the 3D version was at another theatre. We both agreed that if … Continue reading Neon Vampire Princess Miko
The True Story Of How I Rescued A Princess Held Captive In Elko, Nevada
...it's a very thrilling story BLAAHHH!!! BLAAHHH!!!, I say! I've got matching ear infections (well, not exactly matching...the right ear is worse than the left) and a headache that would fall a lesser man. Only the love of a good woman and two dogs is keeping me from stomping through Tokyo and leaving it a … Continue reading The True Story Of How I Rescued A Princess Held Captive In Elko, Nevada
The Triumphant, But Not Wholly Unexpected, Return Of Mostly Purple Patty
...and her pet conch, Edward Ok...I'm going to actually do a substantive post today. Here goes. 1: Happy Birthday Yesterday to my Mom! She is 81 and still full of piss and vinegar. 2: We took The Girls to the beach at Fort Bragg on Sunday. They were totally unimpressed by it, so we only … Continue reading The Triumphant, But Not Wholly Unexpected, Return Of Mostly Purple Patty
Stealthy Millipedes Stole My Hotrod
...no, I don't know why Lucy Lou Update Well, it turns out that this weekend is also when Lucy went into heat, as if the poor baby didn't have enough stress. She is pretty starved for love and wants to be with Grace and I constantly, but we are also leaving her and Winker alone … Continue reading Stealthy Millipedes Stole My Hotrod
Sister Lucy Sets Up Shop
...well, sorta Doc, Grace and Winker Sue Cross are happy as clams to announce the adoption today of... Miss Lucy Louise Cross, a Basset Hound mix. Lucy is 6 years old, mostly colored black with some brown and white. She is much bigger than Miss Winker Sue Cross...taller and heavier, at around 50 pounds. She … Continue reading Sister Lucy Sets Up Shop
The Rare And Beautiful Walking Asparagus Of Potawango Island
...if they see hollandaise sauce, they run More Stuff, with sprinkles 1: Because of the aforementioned May Mystery Shop Death March and the added money it will bring in, Grace and I may just be able to pay our bills up to current, eliminating the "you're behind on your bill by a month" phone calls. … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Walking Asparagus Of Potawango Island
Quetzalcoatl Is My Co-Pilot
...and the Flying Spaghetti Monster doesn't mind The Cross Family Has A Big Day Out Well, a fairly long day out, anyway. See, today was Picnic Day at UC Davis, so Grace, Winker and I went to it. Now, this day is pretty big festive deal at the university and there were tons of things … Continue reading Quetzalcoatl Is My Co-Pilot
Bucky & Squint Go To A Star Trek Convention
...to pick up hot Vulcan babes Hey, Dawg! So, the Obama family finally gets their puppy and his name is Bo (my family nickname) and he's a Portuguese Water Dog (and I'm 25% Portuguese). How fuckin' cool is that? More bloggage later.
The Kitty Cats Fly a Helicopter
...for like, 12 seconds STUFF, Y'all Damn...woke up at 6:15 because The Girls didn't wake us up at 4:30 for First Breakfast. Curse my sensitivity to changes in my little piece of the world. So anyway, after feeding and walking my hounds, I decided to get online and check on my villages in Travian. Next … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Fly a Helicopter
146 Erotic Uses For Play Doh
...147 if you have an extra nipple Day full of stuff ahead for me, considering I'm one of the Great Unemployed Masses. Writing is about 1/3 of it, and may keep me away from LJ for a few days...or not. We shall see. Along those lines, I may be emailing some of you gaming industry … Continue reading 146 Erotic Uses For Play Doh
Apocalypse Cow
...I love the smell of milk in the morning. Our girl Daisy is still sick, so I've set up a vet appointment for Friday morning. Couldn't do it sooner...no money in the bank. I hope she doesn't get worse in the next day and a half. So, no David Tennant on Doctor Who after the … Continue reading Apocalypse Cow
A Square Pig In A Round Hole
...aided by bacon grease, no doubt Hey, yo! If you have not yet taken The Latest Brewerton Village Poll, then click that link and do it, homie. You need not be one of the villagers to join the fun. It has been pretty warm here lately...in the mid-80's. This is good news for those of … Continue reading A Square Pig In A Round Hole
It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Gets Buggered By A Mutant Echidna
...like, OW! Just A Big Ol' Bunch O' Stuff 1: Watched the debate...decided that, besides being an out of touch old motherfucker, McCain has something wrong with him, possibly of a neurological order. 2: I've been thinking a lot about the basic premise of City of Ember and I'm damned if it couldn't be ported … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Gets Buggered By A Mutant Echidna
Pie For The Children
...schnozzberry pie Today was a busy day for your old Uncle Doc, kiddies. Let's look at the list... 1: Tended to my two Canine American Princesses 2: Tended to my neighbors three amped up terriers 3: Gave a blood sample that my Urologist ordered 4: Went to fill out a job application 5: Went to … Continue reading Pie For The Children
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
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
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
We Still Like Monkeys
...as long as they don't fling poo Stuff 1: It seems that Wizards of the Coast is gonna shut down the official D&D social networking site, the awfully named Gleemax. I'm thinking this was partly based on bean counting and partly on the fact that there are roughly 47 zillion ways for gamers to socially … Continue reading We Still Like Monkeys
Well…Butter My Ass And Call Me A Biscuit!
...butter, mind you, not margarine The first time I heard that line, I cracked up. For reasons I'm not fully aware of, even tho it was my idea, I got up today at 5:30 AM. That's a full 90 minutes before I usually get up. I think my idea was to get my breakfast and … Continue reading Well…Butter My Ass And Call Me A Biscuit!
Hell Night At The Clown Factory
...courtesy of Pennywise Doc's Day (so far) 1: Worked an hour in the garden 2: Laid in the sun for 80 minutes (the UV rays kick ass on my psoriasis) 3: Came in the house and collapsed (but no sunburn) 4: Ate lunch 5: Used vinegar & alcohol solution on poor Winker's once again yeast … Continue reading Hell Night At The Clown Factory
The Rare And Beautiful Firebreathing Monkfish Of Potawango Island
...they cook their own prey Man, the smoke in the air was the worst yet today. I was outside a couple of times doing stuff and after 15 minutes or so, I had a sore throat and a headache. I can only imagine how this air is hammering people with respiratory trouble. Just as an … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Firebreathing Monkfish Of Potawango Island
Giant Baby Bunnies
...hippity hopping through your town, destroying it Stuff 1: The wildfires burning all over Northern California really have our air full of smoke. Not good to be out in, especially if you have respiratory problems. 2: I made a big batch of "Dog Rice" for The Girls. Ingredients include brown rice, split peas, sweet potatoes, … Continue reading Giant Baby Bunnies