Utah, U Came, U Conquered

...yes, that was just plain wrong:) Quick Doc Update Eating: Smoked Pork Curry Watching: "Isaac's Storm" on the History Channel Drinking: Oolong Tea Writing: 1,100 words today on the Pro Writing Job, with more coming Gardening: Not really...it's 108 out. Reading: Books on building retaining walls on a steep hillside Flirting: With My Sweet Little … Continue reading Utah, U Came, U Conquered →

Slippery When Wet, Slipperier When Dry

...you betcha! Our power was restored at 5:30 this morning, which meant we were awake at 5:31 due to all of the lights, fans, television and other stuff suddenly coming on. It's good to have the AC back on, since it was at least 105 today.

Dancin’ In The Dark

...ok, so we're not dancin' So about 7:30 tonight a transformer on a power pole blows and out goes the power to Casa Cross and about 6 other houses. I call up the power company and their robotic voice tells me the power outage will probably be fixed by 12:00...tomorrow afternoon! Bloody fucking hell! Now, … Continue reading Dancin’ In The Dark →

Bring On The Skateboarding Zebras

...and watch yer ass, Tony Hawk. It's getting pretty warm out here in the Big Tomato. I heard it was 106 today and it felt like it. Still, it beats the hell outta the 120 or so it was in Death Valley. And all of it beats the fuck outta COLD weather. Grace and I … Continue reading Bring On The Skateboarding Zebras →

The Rare Man Eating Oysters Of Potawango Island

...not to be confused with the Mexican Staring Frog of Sri Lanka. To sleep, perchance to dream of chicken nuggets... My hopes of doing some writing after work last night were scuttled by the fact that I was dog tired when I got home. I watched some tv and chatted with My Sweet Little Apricot … Continue reading The Rare Man Eating Oysters Of Potawango Island →

Exploding Robotic Baby Ducks

...one of my greatest creations. Well, here it is, 11:30 at night and I'm about 90% drunk. It has been a busy week for me and so, after Grace and I had a nice taco dinner, I decided to have a pint of Guinness...or 7. Maybe 8, I've lost track. Actually, they were a bit … Continue reading Exploding Robotic Baby Ducks →

Bad Stuff

Well, bad news has been in abundance recently. First, my dear friend Avis Crane had to have her very sick cat, Emma, put to sleep on Tuesday. Emma was nearly 18 and had been in poor health for a year or so, but that did not make things any easier for Avis. As she helped … Continue reading Bad Stuff →

Water Go Down The Hole!

Quote courtesy of Baby Plucky Duck on "Tiny Toon Adventures" Holy shit! Just as few minutes ago the sky just opened up and dumped more rain in about 10 minutes than I've ever seen...even when I was in the tropics. Knocked out the power to everyone except us, looks like. And HAIL fell...a bunch of … Continue reading Water Go Down The Hole! →

Santo, The Blue Demon & Roscoe VS The Cat Women From Venus

What can I say, Roscoe is a big fan of Masked Mexican Wrestler Movies. My morning began with a journey to Denio's Farmer's Market and Auction in Roseville, where bought half pound batches of Oolong and Assam tea from the lady who runs the herbal shop there. I've been buying tea, spices and herbs from … Continue reading Santo, The Blue Demon & Roscoe VS The Cat Women From Venus →

Fuckfuckfuckfuck!!!!!

I spoke too soon about a leg infection not being connected to my aching muscles. Turns out that a couple of hours later, Grace noticed redness on my leg. SHIT! Well, once before we caught the infection early on and kicked it's ass without resorting to antibiotics. Hopefully, the current regimine of propping the leg … Continue reading Fuckfuckfuckfuck!!!!! →

The Future Adventures Of The Old Scalawag And His Sweet Angel

Continuing the theme of travelling from the last post, here is the tentative 2005 Vacation Itinerary for Grace and I. February: DunDraCon I'll be running my 15th or 16th annual TOON game. July: Origins Grace won't be going and I'll just be flying in, doing the con, then flying out. August: 7 day driving vacation … Continue reading The Future Adventures Of The Old Scalawag And His Sweet Angel →

Doc And Grace On The Road: Home at Last

Got home last night (Friday) about 9:30, roughly a day ahead of schedule. Good to be back. Roscoe was glad to see us. Lots of unpacking to do soon. Had a very fun trip home on Route 66, but Grace and I agree that we will take no more long driving trips (long being more … Continue reading Doc And Grace On The Road: Home at Last →

Yes The Nightshades Is The Right Shades

Hoo Boy, it is Tomato Season here at Farmer Doc's Organic Front Yard & Garden! We have them ripening at an insane pace (especially the overachieving cherry tomato plant) and Grace and I are eating them every night with dinner and often for snacks. The big Cherokee Purples, the Black Krims and the Brandywines are … Continue reading Yes The Nightshades Is The Right Shades →

Roscoe T. Cross And The Case Of The Tasty Hamburger

...but then, they are all tasty to him Ahhhhh, Saturday! My Sweet Little Grilled Shrimp Taco Of Love and I have pretty good sized lists of things to do today and tomorrow. Her list consists mostly of variations on "study for algebra final", while mine has such exciting events as "pull up more poppies from … Continue reading Roscoe T. Cross And The Case Of The Tasty Hamburger →

The Finger Of Doom Picks The Nose Of Curiosity

The post that was originally here was boring and written in a hurry. How about if I replace it with a Doc Fact? Doc Fact #1: When I was about 11 or 12, I had a pet duck named Duck. If I called to him, he'd answer with a loud quack and come running. He … Continue reading The Finger Of Doom Picks The Nose Of Curiosity →

Free Range Celtic White Boy

...I wear a radio collar so Grace can track me (This post now with RETCON! from 2017) Hmmmm...no posts in almost a week...could it be that nothing of much importance has happened? Well, yeah. Both Grace and I have been busting our asses at work all week. My week has actually gone fairly smoothly, … Continue reading Free Range Celtic White Boy →

I Was So Much Older Then. I’m Younger Than That Now.

Now with commentary from 2019! It was shopping day for Uncle Doc today. Bought a kilt from the Sport Kilt folks who were out at the Scottish Games in Woodland. Damn, this thing is COMFY...and very freeing, if ya get my drift:) (as long as a mosquito does not fly up and bite your … Continue reading I Was So Much Older Then. I’m Younger Than That Now. →

NARF!

I've seen others do this, so here I go... READING: The Encyclopedia of Annuals and Perennials WATCHING: Several episodes of "Designed To Sell" DRINKING: Thai Iced Tea (but hot, not iced) EATING: Leftover pizza with Tabasco Jalapeno Sauce LISTENING: Neil Young "Harvest" alternating with Van Morrison "Moondance" PLAYING: Empire Earth CONTEMPLATING: Buying a kilt.

Woke Up Ready To Rock

Recently, the Great and Powerful Robin D. Laws had a blog entry on the subject of putting ideas for novels/short stories/etc out where the public might take them and run with them. This is based on the fact that any writer (or in my case, daydreamer) will at any given time have many more ideas … Continue reading Woke Up Ready To Rock →

Naked Ninja Cheerleaders From Hell

Some Herb Garden Suggestions THYME: There are a bunch of types of thyme and I've grown at least 9 of them. As far as culinary uses go, try Common Thyme (aka English Thyme) or Lime Thyme or Lemon Thyme. For a nice ground cover, try Creeping Thyme or Wooly Thyme. OREGANO: First off, remember that … Continue reading Naked Ninja Cheerleaders From Hell →

More Reprints From The Blogger Page: The Sex Rant

WARNING!!! SEXUAL STUFF AHEAD!!! Guys, I have something to tell you: STOP WORRYING IF YOUR DICK IS BIG ENOUGH! First off, most women will tell you that it ain't the meat, it's the motion. Secondly, you DON'T want to take a poll of which women would rather do without, your tongue or your willy. (of … Continue reading More Reprints From The Blogger Page: The Sex Rant →

I’ve Got John Wayne Stances, I’ve Got Errol Flynn Advances

Title courtesy of "Teacher I Need You" from the Elton John album "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player" I'll start with this... The Obligatory About Me Stuff (This is expanded version of the About Me section of my website) I Am... Male (which is good, cos I'd be one butt ugly woman) 50 … Continue reading I’ve Got John Wayne Stances, I’ve Got Errol Flynn Advances →

Get Me A Tall Tree And Some Short Ropes

The below is lifted from the LJ of muskrat_john because it is something that needs to be stopped ASAP. Congressional Accountability for Judicial Activism Act of 2004 H. R. 3920 To allow Congress to reverse the judgments of the United States Supreme Court. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2004 Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky … Continue reading Get Me A Tall Tree And Some Short Ropes →

But Mama, That’s Where The Fun Is

Unseasonably warm temperatures here in Nor Cal are causing much blooming among the plant life. This is causing allergic reactions that are kicking the shit out of allergy sufferers such as myself. I would gladly remove my nose and sinuses and put them in a box for a couple of weeks if I could. And … Continue reading But Mama, That’s Where The Fun Is →