...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
Ingrid Had Glow In The Dark Shoes
...they were very cool CritterCon #19 Con Day Zero/Pre-Wedding Day (Note: Various commentary by those other than me is in italics.) In which we see old friends, do a wedding rehearsal, grab our con stuff, and I make up for a big mistake. The High Points We Have Breakfast With A Mob We slept in … Continue reading Ingrid Had Glow In The Dark Shoes
No Man’s Lamb
...those sheep belong to Little Bo Peep! DogCon 9 Day Six: In which I do a very cursory bit of reportage on my day, with critter commentary. The Summer of Love party last night was great, especially for those of us who actually grew up in the 60's. However, as often happens when one dances … Continue reading No Man’s Lamb
The Day The Newts Attacked Austin
...it barely made the nightly news Dog Con 7 Day 15, Con Day 2: In which there is gaming, seminars, mud, more gaming, food and a haunted house 10:30 pm The steampunk party last night was great, with a wonderful bunch of evil bastards present and fine music, food and drinks. Now for … Continue reading The Day The Newts Attacked Austin
Deep In The Lonely Nights, He Remembered The Dancing Elks
...and then he would smile and take another drink. Day 7 (Con Day 3): In which we eat a big breakfast, do some shopping, then hit the spa before getting back to gaming and Old Time Radio. We all got together and ate a big breakfast at the aptly named “Big Breakfast”. It was … Continue reading Deep In The Lonely Nights, He Remembered The Dancing Elks
Doing The Hot Spider Boogie
...but not with a hot spider CatCon2: Day 4, The Wrap Up (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Another con is in the bag. Today, aside from the "I Hate..." seminar/bitchfest, I wandered the Dealer's Room, played a few board games, walked The Girls, took Sharon to the airport and generally just relaxed. Grace played … Continue reading Doing The Hot Spider Boogie
A Tamandua In The Kitchen
...climbing around, looking for termites CatCon2: Day 3, Part Two (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Ok, let me just say that putting on an old time radio program (in this case, Adventure Gaming Theater) is pretty fucking cool...and more than a bit nerve wracking and funny. There were 10 of us in the studio, … Continue reading A Tamandua In The Kitchen