...CritterCon time! CritterCon 2025 (#18) Dedicated to the memory of the Awesome Eight Day Zero Well, folks, here we are after a few years off since Sasha died. I figured we could handle the trip this year, mostly because the con has moved to a huge underground facility beneath the Green Mountains of Vermont. So, … Continue reading It’s That Time Again!
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Grab That Squid, Elmer!
...he's a slippery sucker Critter Con 15 Day 1: In which we stop to see Robots Fight, drink from a Giant Orange, walk through a Tin Can Wonderland, check out a Garden Hose of Unusual Size, and go to a show we never thought we'd see again. At just before 8:00 AM, we left home … Continue reading Grab That Squid, Elmer!
Fried Pork Cupcakes
...give 'em a try Critter Con 15 Day 0: In which we get ready to leave and acknowledge that one era has ended and a new one begins.As most of you know, our girl Sasha died back in January after a brief illness. I've written about the changes rung by her passing before, so I'll … Continue reading Fried Pork Cupcakes
Attack Of The Big Hungry Things
...with big teeth! Critter Con 14 The Trip Home Day 2: In which we stop at a brand new sanctuary, pick veggies, hit the lounge for some Vegas prep, and arrive in Sin City. We left Durango at 7:00 this morning, headed for Las Vegas, Nevada. Since we only had one stop planned, we did … Continue reading Attack Of The Big Hungry Things
Hairy Pupper And The Magic Tree
...which, of course, he pissed on Critter Con 14 The Trip Home Day 1: In which we are on a leisurely drive home and make stops for food, sightseeing and bears Our trip home started about 20 minutes after the pie party last night. We sent our friends home, then just sort of hung out … Continue reading Hairy Pupper And The Magic Tree
The Glorious Saga Of The Ice Cream Dwarves
...and their great voyage Critter Con 14 Trip Day 3: In which we get to see more license plates than we imagined, eat pizza cooked without fire, visit another tiny village, and play a rousing game of D&D. About 10 AM, after breakfast and a leisurely stroll around the small community of Skull Valley, we … Continue reading The Glorious Saga Of The Ice Cream Dwarves
The Rare And Beautiful Red Spotted Toad Eater Of Potawango Island
...they eat toads Patreon Backer Shoutout! Carol Robinson, Mark A Schmidt, Loyd Blankenship and Derek Pearcy have all backed this blog. Thank you all! If YOU would like to back me on this blog, just go here… Support this blog on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DocCross CritterCon 10 Day Eleven, Con Day Four Quick recap … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Red Spotted Toad Eater Of Potawango Island
Make Big Money Printing Big Money!
...you'll wonder why you never thought of it before CritterCon 10 Day Seven, Con Day Zero I have to make today's entry fast & dirty, so here are some of today's highlights. 1: We stopped the Bus at a beef jerky factory. Very fun and they gave out free samples. The Fearless Four did … Continue reading Make Big Money Printing Big Money!
Chapter 200: In Which Our Hero, Washed Up On The Shores Of An Island, Begins A Friendship With An Ape
...rum might have been involved CritterCon 10 Day Five We spent last night in Yuma, Arizona and the Bus left town at 7 this morning. We all were up by 8 and had a terrific breakfast of waffles and assorted meats. (Silky: Folks, if you ever get a chance to eat a breakfast prepared … Continue reading Chapter 200: In Which Our Hero, Washed Up On The Shores Of An Island, Begins A Friendship With An Ape
It Was The Kazoos That Pissed Off The Bull
...he was not a music lover Day Two will go up tonight. CritterCon 10 Day One, Part Two After leaving Half Moon Bay, we only had to drive 4 miles down the highway to reach our next roadside attraction, the Wooden Presidents. (Silky: As opposed to just the wooden headed presidents.) Penny … Continue reading It Was The Kazoos That Pissed Off The Bull
Chapter 704: In Which Our Hero, Being Without Funds, Cons A Pig Farmer Into Giving Him A Five Pound Note
...and a rasher of bacon. DogCon 9 Day Six: In which I update this report throughout the day, just to be different. 8:00 am: We started our day with a delicious breakfast at Pancakeville. That place never skimps on the portions. I highly recommend the cheesecake pancakes. 9:00 am: While most of our … Continue reading Chapter 704: In Which Our Hero, Being Without Funds, Cons A Pig Farmer Into Giving Him A Five Pound Note
Chapter 45: In Which Our Hero Slaps A Bishop, Outruns The King’s Men, Aids A Duck In Peril And Sails Off To Portugal
...the duck was most grateful Dog Con 7 Day 6: In which we proceed north at a rapid pace, certain dogs and cats wage war on squirrels, we eat great burgers and have another fun game night. 11:45 pm We had an interesting and fun day today. The bus was going along at … Continue reading Chapter 45: In Which Our Hero Slaps A Bishop, Outruns The King’s Men, Aids A Duck In Peril And Sails Off To Portugal
Mr. Porkwaffle Brews Beer
...a fine brew it is, the aardvark incident notwithstanding. DogCon 5, End Of The Line Well, we're all home now and , it's good to see the old homestead. The bus is parked, the critters are in their proper places, Grace is in bed and I'm about to join her. I hope you all had … Continue reading Mr. Porkwaffle Brews Beer
The Rare And Beautiful Varigated Marching Roses Of Potawango Island
...the march in perfect ranks We interrupt our regularly scheduled fictional con trip report for this special message... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET ANGEL, GRACE! YOU GET BETTER EVERY YEAR, BABY! And now, back to the report... CatCon2: The Trip There, Day 4, Part One (NOTE: The following is all fictional.) Those of you who … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Varigated Marching Roses Of Potawango Island