...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
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Chapter 499: In Which Our Hero Sails To The North Pole In Search Of The Legendary Snow Frogs
...he brought them a gift of port and sausages Day 5 (Con Day 1): In which I condense the Cross family day and night. After waking up and eating brekky at Baconville, the family did this... Grace: Cruised the Dealer's Room, played board & card games, went to watch Abby & Bea in the … Continue reading Chapter 499: In Which Our Hero Sails To The North Pole In Search Of The Legendary Snow Frogs
Chapter 92: In Which Our Hero, Whilst Infiltrating The Coronation Of The French King, Is Afflicted With Flatulence Most Foul
...I hate when that happens Yo, internet homies, today I'm starting a hopefully pretty regular series where I cover various topics about things I like. Later, I'll start a similar series about things that piss me off. First up today: food! Great Things To Eat: Part One Curry: There are all sorts of curries out … Continue reading Chapter 92: In Which Our Hero, Whilst Infiltrating The Coronation Of The French King, Is Afflicted With Flatulence Most Foul
The Migration Of The Dancing Elks
...it's a 200,000 elk conga line Stuff...IN 3D!!! 1: Grace and I both had to work on our anniversary yesterday, but when I got home, I whipped up a dinner of pork chops, mashed potatos, gravy, spinach and tapioca pudding for dinner. It was very filling and delicious. 2: Your Humble Narrator has been working … Continue reading The Migration Of The Dancing Elks
Harry Potter And The Ghosts Of Baker Street
...from the post-Hogwarts days Stuff: The Musical! 1: It was 10 years ago today that escrow closed on stately Cross Manor. Still 12 days away from the official move in date, tho. 2: Today is the start of yet another Mystery Shopping Death March. Grace is out doing hers right now, and I will head … Continue reading Harry Potter And The Ghosts Of Baker Street
Stop Making Your Little Brother Think He’s Invisible!
...dang, my mom never let my sister and I have any fun GOOD EATS NEWS 1: This coming saturday, on Food Network, will be the Good Eats 10th Anniversary Special. 2: Alton was on "The View" today and we found out that A: He has dropped 50 pounds since April B: He (wisely) turned down … Continue reading Stop Making Your Little Brother Think He’s Invisible!
Doc Tempest VS The Zombies Of Broadway
...from the November, 1955 issue Screwy weather here today. It's overcast outside, yet we are supposed to have temps near 100. WTF? Took Lucy out to pee a few minutes ago and damned near got hit in the face by a hummingbird. That's like the 15th time that has happened since we moved here. I'm … Continue reading Doc Tempest VS The Zombies Of Broadway
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
Friends With Benefits And Pie
...it doesn't get any better than that Fresh 100% Organic Stuff 1: Just in case anyone was in doubt, Sarah Palin is still Conservative America's Halfwitted Hillbilly Sweetheart...now with added mental problems. 2: My Sweet Little Parasauralophus Of Sweetness and I had a fine little 4th of July dinner last night: lamb breast (actually lamb … Continue reading Friends With Benefits And Pie
Poultry In Motion
...bad Doc! Bad, bad Doc! Stuff, served hot with a nice mug of porter 1: Most of the weekends, and some weekdays, in May are already filled with mystery shopping duties (in a hope to get caught up on bills), so I will not be able to do any gaming until Sunday the 24th. 2: … Continue reading Poultry In Motion
Spicy Bongo Stories
...for spicy bongos, one assumes Weekend Recap 1: Monsters VS Aliens was big fun. Lots of nuggets for fans of sci fi and the 3D FX were very well done. 2: In N Out Burger was, as always, great. Man, I'm so glad I don't have to drive to L.A. for my Double Double Monster … Continue reading Spicy Bongo Stories
The Art And Science Of Dog Bathing
...basset hound edition Just got done giving Winker her monthly bath. I'm glad she likes to get baths, cos Daisy hated them and Roscoe would look like he was getting tortured. More Foods I've Eaten This can be added to yesterdays meme. Just put an X by the things you've eaten, etc, etc. Elk Jerky … Continue reading The Art And Science Of Dog Bathing
Pixies Come To Deathtown
...originally, the other way 'round, but this is funnier MEME TIME! 1) Create a new note and copy this list, including these instructions. 2) X all the items you've eaten. 3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating. (Hah! As if.) (x) 1. Venison (x) 2. Nettle tea (x) 3. Huevos rancheros … Continue reading Pixies Come To Deathtown
How Many Times Does 1 Go Into 2? 5…Twice With The Blonde, Three Times With The Redhead
...not based upon any recent real life events Well, My Gentle Readers, today was one of the more productive days of my unemployment (Soon To Begin It's Fourth Smash Month!), since I pretty much evenly divided it between writing and grocery shopping. As always, there was plenty of dishwashing, dog walking, laundry doing, psoriasis fighting … Continue reading How Many Times Does 1 Go Into 2? 5…Twice With The Blonde, Three Times With The Redhead
How To Repair Your Transdimensional Gateway Generator For $5,000,000.00 Or Less
...3rd Edition Grace and I went to see Hellboy II: The Golden Army today. We both liked it a whole bunch and thought it was even better than the first one. My only criticism: that fucking Barry Manilow song is stuck in my head! BTW: I think that, once he finishes The Hobbit, Guillermo Del … Continue reading How To Repair Your Transdimensional Gateway Generator For $5,000,000.00 Or Less
The Adventure Of The Grubby Gardener
...as reported by John H. Watson, MD Yesterday's excursion in the garden was satisfying...if, by "satisfying" we mean exhausting, filthy, hot, sweaty and punctuated by neighbors taking their children indoors when I would cry out "Die, weeds! Die die die! Hahahahahahaha!" All of which helps explain why we had breakfast sandwiches for dinner, rather than … Continue reading The Adventure Of The Grubby Gardener
Chapter 55: In Which Our Hero Tricks The Evil Duke Into Crossdressing, Then Runs Off With Mary
...who envies the duke's fashion sense Stuff, Damned Stuff Went to a Job Fair yesterday. 17 companies, most of which wanted salespeople (not my area of expertise), some of which were telemarketing/work at home scamsters and none of which offered anything for this poor jobless lad. The wind is blowing and the air quality is … Continue reading Chapter 55: In Which Our Hero Tricks The Evil Duke Into Crossdressing, Then Runs Off With Mary
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
The Spectacular Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And The Volcano Master
...from the September, 1901 issue The Central Valley is still full of smoke from hundreds of fires. The air quality is unhealthy. Grace had to use the car for work, so The Girls and I will be housebound today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST PAL, avylou! Have fun, kiddo! Spaghetti for dinner tonight! Yum Yum! … Continue reading The Spectacular Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And The Volcano Master
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
Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
...from the March, 1929 issue Stuff, 4th Edition 1: Apparently, D&D 4E is selling well. Does that really surprise anyone? 2: I'm working on the Fall Fantasy Series for my Alpha gaming group. It takes place on the same world they last played in, about 150 years after magic has returned. To start with, they … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
...it's a small, strange publication Assorted Stream Of Conciousness Stuff 1: Hugeass slices of sourdough bread + turkey breast + avocado + mayo & mustard = The Yum! 3: Plant Sale...My Driveway...This Saturday...8AM to 2PM...All Plants $1.00 5: Overheard in my kitchen: "You know, for a runty little one eyed dog, you're pretty pushy!" 7: … Continue reading The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
...writing that one kinda hurt my brain Stuff 1: Tomorrow night is Curryfest with our friend, Sharon. We haven't seen her in dog's age, ever since she abandoned Sacramento to go live with her son and daughter in law in the wilds of Seattle. Should be fun and good eatin'. 2: Speaking of good eatin', … Continue reading A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
The Rare And Beautiful Flying Mudworms Of Potawango Island
...they glow in the dark Oh, my little friends, today was an unexpectedly relaxed day...except for the bleeding. What was supposed to be Game Day was rendered "Doc & Arn Play Empire Earth On The Laptop Day" due to Sam & Paul not showing up. While that was a bit annoying, it took a distant … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Flying Mudworms Of Potawango Island
Sacred Lizard
...with glowing eyes When The SugarMan Makes Bread Pudding, The Girls Just Flat Out Orgasm! Oh yeah, just call me the Kitchen God and bow down before me, puny humans. Eating this bread pudding isn't just putting something tasty in your mouth, it is a trancendental experience, baby! I'd share the recipe, but y'all just … Continue reading Sacred Lizard
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