...right there in my yard It's 31 fuckin' degrees outside just now! To you folks from the less civilized world (or the high Sierras here in California), that might seem like a balmy day, but to us here in the Big Tomato, it's too damned cold. I'm hoping my spinach survives the freeze. Daisy was … Continue reading Frozen Dog Poop Bombs
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Smurfin’ USA
...and then we'll go to Smurf City It's rainy and overcast outside, which just totally sucks. Inside, Grace & I are about to eat lunch and Daisy is watching the whole proceedings. No music playing, but we do have "Dirty Jobs" on the telly. Grace and I have gotten back into playing Puzzle Pirates after … Continue reading Smurfin’ USA
Attack Of The Atomic Baby
...a Roger Corman film Oh look, Gladys, it's stuff in full fall plumage! 1: Yesterday was fuckin' crazy busy at work. I guess this year, all those Black Friday shoppers wanted pizza. 2: Speaking of shopping, and by seasonal association, Xmas, this year will see no presents exchanged by Grace and I. We figure a … Continue reading Attack Of The Atomic Baby
Dogs On Snowboards, Cats In Hang Gliders
...it's the Xtreme Petz! Stuff, Damn It, Stuff! 1: Something wonderful may happen today or tomorrow. More details if it does. 2: It just dawned on me last night that this week marks 30 years of roleplaying for me. Yep, my first D&D game was in November, 1976. And that made me think of this... … Continue reading Dogs On Snowboards, Cats In Hang Gliders
Never Try To Kiss An Angry Ferret
...or even one that's mildly peturbed Sweet Mother of Dog, today was one busy motherfucker at work. I was running around on deliveries so fast, I passed myself twice. After work, I picked up My Sweet Angel from work and we ate dinner at Fin's. I had the swordfish, she had the opah and we … Continue reading Never Try To Kiss An Angry Ferret
The Cast Iron Virgin
...she just needed to be properly seasoned before using Uncle Doc's Weekend Saturday was all about trying to get the library/game room moved, with the accent on trying. Sweet Jesus we own a bunch of books, games and other geekery. With any luck and a bit of work every evening this week, I might have … Continue reading The Cast Iron Virgin
Doc Tempest And The Son Of Fu Manchu
...from the September 1936 issue The Doclopedia #89 Tiny Folks: Zini Googler Stats (modified from Toon, but using a d10) Muscle: 5 Smarts: 9 Zip: 5 Chutzpah: 7 Zini has always been fascinated by the high tech gadgets of the Giant Folk. At first, her fellow Zoo Dweller Clan members thought she was a bit … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Son Of Fu Manchu
Daily Vole Report
...now in color The Doclopedia#87 Tiny Folks: Darini Ratslayer Stats (modified from Toon, but using a d10) Muscle: 8 Smarts: 8 Zip: 8 Chutzpah: 9 When you are only 6 inches tall, lots of creatures want to kill you and eat you. Snakes, cats, dogs, rats, spiders, weasels...the list is long. Darini and her Scouts … Continue reading Daily Vole Report
Robotic Emus From Mars
...dangerous, but hella funny The Doclopedia ##86 Tiny Folks: Oba Finder Oba is one of the Tiny Folk that lives in a Giant Folk town. His clan, the North Park Clan, live on the north end of a large park on the edge of town. They make their homes underground, using building materials that … Continue reading Robotic Emus From Mars
The Left Hand Of Dog
...or is that paw? Random Thoughts That Fell Outta My Brain I always love the last few weeks before a big election, even moreso now that I am merely an amused observer. These cycles where the Republicans are in decline are the most entertaining, since they combine exposure of GOP corruption/hypocrisy with their desperation to … Continue reading The Left Hand Of Dog
It’s Like Kickboxing In A Rowboat
...doomed to end in disaster Fuckin' A, it was one rainy afternoon here in the Big Tomato! My drive home from work sucked. I'm watching a new show, "Dogfight", on the History Channel. It uses CGI to recreate famous aerial battles from WWI, WWII, Korea & Viet Nam. Pretty cool stuff. The Doclopedia ##85 Tiny … Continue reading It’s Like Kickboxing In A Rowboat
The Kitty Cats Learn To Dance
...and then they head to Broadway Damn, was it ever a slow day at work today! Obviously, nobody felt like eating pizza. I can just imagine the owner of the store popping ulcer medication when he sees the receipts. So, tomorrow is Halloween and Grace and I will most likely be doing nothing to celebrate. … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Learn To Dance
Three Guys Walking Past A Graveyard
...and then a bobcat screams Well, my little woodland friends, Game Day here at the House of C went very well. Since we had all pretty much forgotten what was going on in the last series, we started a new one. This time, we are playing AD&D first edition. The players created characters (1 mage, … Continue reading Three Guys Walking Past A Graveyard
Mud, Crawdads And Whiskey
...a recipe for trouble It's Game Day here at the Old Homestead and after about 3 months of no roleplaying, I'm hoping my crew kept notes on The Adventures of Zora or I'll be starting a new series. If I do start a new game up, it'll probably be a good ol' AD&D 1st edition … Continue reading Mud, Crawdads And Whiskey
Synthetic Guppies
...because we can, that's why Went to see my mom today and had a nice visit. Did a bit of gardening after I came home, then watched the new Hellboy animated movie "Sword of Storms". It was pretty good. The Doclopedia #80 People With Swords: Zeek, the Well Educated Barbarian Zeek Skullsplitter started … Continue reading Synthetic Guppies
The Strangely Amusing, But Totally Serious Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Start Of It All
...and her whistling dog, Reuben The Doclopedia #77 People With Swords: Ian Redberry Stats To Hit Bonus: +1 Damage Bonus: +1 Dodge: +1 Hit Points: 12 Ian Redberry is a swordsman. Well, he's in training to be a swordsman. Actually, his day job is working as an assistant baker for his Uncle Milo. But soon, if … Continue reading The Strangely Amusing, But Totally Serious Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Start Of It All
Cows That Eat People
...they like 'em barbecued We finish the week with a cyberpunky guardian. Starting tomorrow: People With Swords Week The Doclopedia #76 Guardians: Guardian Program A/6 There are a great many data protection programs on the VRNet, but none are as adaptable and powerful as A/6. Commonly referred to as "Aysix" by netrunners, … Continue reading Cows That Eat People
The Mutant Whale Army
...or is it a navy? Sweet Dog in Heaven, I can't believe I got up at 5:45 AM. Now, understand, I can and do get up early to do things when I'm on vacation...but during the rest of the year, I generally never get up before 7:00 AM if I can help it. Strange, I … Continue reading The Mutant Whale Army
Baby, If People Were Food, You’d Be Pie
...coconut cream pie Fuck, I'm tired this morning. Gotta start going to bed before midnight on work nights. Especially tonight and tomorrow night, since I have to get up at 6:00 AM on Tuesday & Wednesday. (for dentist & dermatologist appointments) Wow! Character #75! Go, me! Today, we're back in the Old West for a gold … Continue reading Baby, If People Were Food, You’d Be Pie
Fifty Pounds Of Aardvark Jerky
...it's earth pigalicious The Doclopedia #74. Guardians: The Guarding Dust of Hawking 4 182 light years from Earth lies the star Hawking A and the 7 planets that orbit it. The fourth planet, Hawking 4 (unoficially called "Rocky"), is the only one possessed of an earthlike atmosphere and ecology. As it's common name … Continue reading Fifty Pounds Of Aardvark Jerky
The Snake Man Hitches A Ride
...and he had two bags full of snakes The Dociverse #71 Guardians: Kalidox, Guardian of Tower Isle Once upon a time, in a land where magic was everywhere, a group of very wise wizards built a very special wizard's tower on an island in the Specific Ocean. In this tower, they put all of their most … Continue reading The Snake Man Hitches A Ride
Night Of The Living Dude
...woah, dude Stuff-O-Rama 1: Yes, Grace and I were indeed lucky to have gotten home from Hawaii a week ahead of the recent earthquake. 2: I found out yesterday that my good buddy, Spike Y Jones, and his lovely wife and daughter, will not be attending GenCon this year. In fact, it may be several … Continue reading Night Of The Living Dude
Blue Moon Eclipse
...bark at the moon Hawaii in the 1920's & 30's The following is based on some reading and alot of hearing about the history of the various islands, especially Hawai'i and Kaua'i. I may be wrong about certain things, but I reckon I'm close enough for RPG stuff. 1: Much of the arable land on … Continue reading Blue Moon Eclipse
The Daring Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And His Time Travelling Airship
...from the December, 1899 issue Uncle Doc's Big Weekend Plans 1: Plant irises and daffodils on the hillside garden. 2: Start the long and arduous process of cleaning out the garage. 3: Help Grace with household chores. 4: Watch some of the 8,000 tv shows we recorded while on vacation. 5: Begin clearing out the … Continue reading The Daring Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And His Time Travelling Airship
Square Snowflakes
...that make square snowballs Spy Week starts out with a femme fatale The Doclopedia #65 Spies: Circe LeBeaux Circe is a freelancer who works for whoever pays her...and she's not inexpensive. She uses seduction on men (and some women) whenever she can, but is also very well versed in all of the other tricks … Continue reading Square Snowflakes