To no ones surprise the Bucks cruised in their season opener 43-0 over the Penguins from Youngstown State. Beanie Wells looked good until going down with the foot injury. I was surprised to see Pryor so soon in the first half but he looked ok for a freshman. I was lucky enough to have Siruis (?) Radio and get to listen to the game. It is storming pretty hard right now so I'll be brief with this. Hopefully Wells is able to sit out against Ohio U and get ready for USC. The Trojans looked pretty freaking good and I think OSU might have a long day in the Coliseum.
But since the Bucks won, football is back and Meechigan lost all is right with the world.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Game Day
Game One against Youngstown State. How much will we see from Pryor today? Will Beanie have a big day? I'm in Florida so hopefully it will be on TV and we will have no tropical storms or hurricanes. But it looks like it is on the dreaded Big Ten Network only so here is hoping for internet radio. Go Bucks!!!
Friday, August 29, 2008
In Alabama
Spending the night in Birmingham Alabama. It is hot and I am tired. Looks like Gustav is bearing North-northwest so it will hit some where between New Orleans and Houston. Hopefully we'll just have some big waves and a little rain. Out
Vacation
Well this trip has gotten off to a rough start with my son-in-law being hospitalized this past week in Florida with a blood clot in his lungs. This was supposed to be a nice relaxing trip but not sure what is up now. I'm not sure if I'll get to post any thing other than the pre-scheduled stuff while I am gone but feel free to put something up in my absence. Be back in a week!!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
ahhh vacation
An American tradition. A blissful, peaceful time. As my family and I prepare to depart for the sunny, tropical shores of Florida's emerald coast we have been overcome with a very melancholy feeling. Yeah Right.
Countdown to Vacation (So far):
2 months ago - Youngest daughter transfers from Capital to Ohio State
6 weeks ago - Youngest daughter decides to go to Columbus State instead of Ohio State
Three weeks ago - Oldest daughter resigns from job
Three weeks ago - Youngest daughter decides to go to Nigeria to visit/work with missionary friends of ours
Two weeks ago - next to youngest daughter graduates from College (woo hoo)
T-8 days I go to the emergency room with minor (their words not mine) chest pains
T-7 Youngest daughter decide to forgo mission work. Is hired on a conditional basis by a professional womens basketball player to be her nanny as she plays in Sweden.
T-5 The first part of our group departs. Headlong into the remnants of Hurricane Fay
T-4 My son-in-law is taken to an emergency room in Florida with a blood clot in his lungs
T-3 Very long day filled with prayers and much waiting on news from the hospital. We finally do hear that he is doing better and moved from ICU to a step down unit.
T-2 7:45 am Our beater Toyota decides not to start as I am heading to my appointment with the cardiologist
T-2 5:30 pm Our Benz decides to quit running in the parking lot of Kroger. can't have it towed to the shop until in the morning
T-2 6:15 Son-in law is released from hospital (finally something good!!) Maybe things are looking up
T-2 Conditional contract falls through, basketball player does not sign with Swedish team. Looks like it is back to Nigeria
T-2 11:00 pm Decide to check weather.com for latest. Hello Gustav
I just can't wait to see what Thursday brings. I'm off to bed. Out
Countdown to Vacation (So far):
2 months ago - Youngest daughter transfers from Capital to Ohio State
6 weeks ago - Youngest daughter decides to go to Columbus State instead of Ohio State
Three weeks ago - Oldest daughter resigns from job
Three weeks ago - Youngest daughter decides to go to Nigeria to visit/work with missionary friends of ours
Two weeks ago - next to youngest daughter graduates from College (woo hoo)
T-8 days I go to the emergency room with minor (their words not mine) chest pains
T-7 Youngest daughter decide to forgo mission work. Is hired on a conditional basis by a professional womens basketball player to be her nanny as she plays in Sweden.
T-5 The first part of our group departs. Headlong into the remnants of Hurricane Fay
T-4 My son-in-law is taken to an emergency room in Florida with a blood clot in his lungs
T-3 Very long day filled with prayers and much waiting on news from the hospital. We finally do hear that he is doing better and moved from ICU to a step down unit.
T-2 7:45 am Our beater Toyota decides not to start as I am heading to my appointment with the cardiologist
T-2 5:30 pm Our Benz decides to quit running in the parking lot of Kroger. can't have it towed to the shop until in the morning
T-2 6:15 Son-in law is released from hospital (finally something good!!) Maybe things are looking up
T-2 Conditional contract falls through, basketball player does not sign with Swedish team. Looks like it is back to Nigeria
T-2 11:00 pm Decide to check weather.com for latest. Hello Gustav
I just can't wait to see what Thursday brings. I'm off to bed. Out
Bad Joke of the Week
Top Ten Signs Your DM is Too Easy
1. The red dragon suddenly develops a chest cold, and cannot use it's breath weapon.
2. Your party sneaks into the lich's secret dungeons. Luckily for them, the lich has been born-again, and sent all his undead minions off to do charity work for the poor.
3. The phrase "Oh geez, what do I need with another +5 vorpal longsword" is used during game play.
4. Your cleric is on a first name basis with his god, because of all the times the god has had to pop in to save the cleric's butt.
5. Any major city has at least one "Ressurect-a-matic" on every street corner.
6. All the city's guards are first level, and are easily spooked by the Flamefinger cantrip.
7. Bubba the Mighty, the most powerful and evil mage in the world, has a soft spot for fast-talking halflings. Instead of casting meteor swarm and annihilating the party, he decides to teleport away.
8. The party is dividing treasure. The fighter says "Ok, who wants the staff of the magi? Anybody? Anyone at all? Ok, we leave it leaning against a tree stump."
9. The DM uses a four sider to roll monster attacks.
10. The gods in your campaign worship the player characters.
1. The red dragon suddenly develops a chest cold, and cannot use it's breath weapon.
2. Your party sneaks into the lich's secret dungeons. Luckily for them, the lich has been born-again, and sent all his undead minions off to do charity work for the poor.
3. The phrase "Oh geez, what do I need with another +5 vorpal longsword" is used during game play.
4. Your cleric is on a first name basis with his god, because of all the times the god has had to pop in to save the cleric's butt.
5. Any major city has at least one "Ressurect-a-matic" on every street corner.
6. All the city's guards are first level, and are easily spooked by the Flamefinger cantrip.
7. Bubba the Mighty, the most powerful and evil mage in the world, has a soft spot for fast-talking halflings. Instead of casting meteor swarm and annihilating the party, he decides to teleport away.
8. The party is dividing treasure. The fighter says "Ok, who wants the staff of the magi? Anybody? Anyone at all? Ok, we leave it leaning against a tree stump."
9. The DM uses a four sider to roll monster attacks.
10. The gods in your campaign worship the player characters.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ohio Renaissance Festival
August 30 - October 19, 2008 - Saturdays & Sundays PLUS Labor Day September 1 - Open 10:30AM - 6:00PM, Rain or Shine
When We Going??????
I can get tickets, valid on any Saturday or Sunday, through Grange Insurance for $22.50 apiece. For this price you get in, an entree, a drink, a desert and 10% off a purchase. Seems like a good deal when you consider it costs $19.99 at the gate to walk in.
This Day in History
August 26, 1939 First televised Major League baseball game On this day in 1939, the first televised Major League baseball game is broadcast on station W2XBS, the station that was to become WNBC-TV. Announcer Red Barber called the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. At the time, television was still in its infancy. Regular programming did not yet exist, and very few people owned television sets--there were only about 400 in the New York area.
By today's standards, the video coverage was somewhat crude. There were only two stationary camera angles: The first was placed down the third base line to pick up infield throws to first, and the second was placed high above home plate to get an extensive view of the field. It was also difficult to capture fast-moving plays: Swinging bats looked like paper fans, and the ball was all but invisible during pitches and hits. Nevertheless, the experiment was a success, driving interest in the development of television technology, particularly for sporting events.
The Reds won the first game of the double header 5-2 and the Dodgers won the nightcap 6-1.
By today's standards, the video coverage was somewhat crude. There were only two stationary camera angles: The first was placed down the third base line to pick up infield throws to first, and the second was placed high above home plate to get an extensive view of the field. It was also difficult to capture fast-moving plays: Swinging bats looked like paper fans, and the ball was all but invisible during pitches and hits. Nevertheless, the experiment was a success, driving interest in the development of television technology, particularly for sporting events.
The Reds won the first game of the double header 5-2 and the Dodgers won the nightcap 6-1.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
This Day in History
August 23, 1989
Pete Rose gets booted from baseball
On this day in 1989, as punishment for betting on baseball, Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose accepts a settlement that includes a lifetime ban from the game. A heated debate continues to rage as to whether Rose, a former player who remains the game’s all-time hits leader, should be given a second chance.
Although gambling on a sport you play or coach is now considered unacceptable in nearly all levels of sport, it was relatively common among those connected with baseball in the early 20th century. Some of baseball’s most talented and well-known players, such as "Turkey" Mike Donlin and Hal Chase, as well as manager John McGraw, who publicly won $400 dollars when his New York Giants won the World Series in 1905, were often suspected of gambling on their own games. Chase was considered a dangerous man to have on a team because of his willingness to make extra money by dropping fly balls or misplaying first base. This all changed, however, after the White Sox purposefully lost the World Series in 1919 for a payoff from gambler Arnold Rothstein. Outraged, a group of baseball’s faithful--including American League Commissioner Ban Johnson, former player and manager Christy Matthewson and White Sox owner Charles Comiskey, among others--made it a priority to clean up the game and repair its reputation. Kenesaw Mountain Landis, a former federal judge, was hired as Major League Baseball’s first commissioner to crack down on corruption.
One of Landis’ first moves was to ban eight White Sox players found to be involved in the World Series betting scandal from the game for life, including Chase and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, one of the greatest players in baseball history. Major League Baseball Rule 21(d) now states that a player faces a ban of one year for betting on any baseball game, and a lifetime ban for betting on his own team. In addition, signs posted prominently in every clubhouse remind players that gambling is not permitted.
It was known in baseball circles since the 1970s that Pete Rose had a gambling problem. Although at first he bet only on horse races and football games, allegations surfaced in early 1989 that Rose was not only betting on baseball, but on his own team. Major League Baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti began an inquiry, and hired Washington lawyer John Dowd to head the investigation. Dowd compiled hundreds of hours of testimony from numerous sources that detailed Rose’s history of gambling on baseball while serving as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds, including betting on his own team.
Although Rose continued to proclaim his innocence, he was eventually persuaded to accept a settlement that included a lifetime ban from the game. At a subsequent press conference, Giamatti characterized Rose’s acceptance of the ban as a no-contest plea to the charges against him.
In 2004, after years of repeated denials, Rose published My Prison Without Bars, in which he finally confessed to gambling on the Reds, though he added that had always bet on the Reds to win. Because of the lifetime ban, Rose cannot work in Major League Baseball and, despite his stellar playing career, he is not eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Friday, August 22, 2008
It's never too early to plan
Mark your calendar for June 24-28, 2009 for Origins. If you are unfamiliar with Origins it is the smaller event that runs concurrently with JonCon
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Bad Joke of the Week
Famous Last Words
"Of course its evil, kill it!"
"It can't talk to us like that!"
"What do you mean?! How many hit points do I have?!"
"Was that thunder, or were you rolling damage?"
"No really. I can do this."
"You mean it was a GOOD dragon?"
"I'll steal the 20+ level mage's pouch."
"What the hell, there's six of us and only 5 type VI demons."
"A wish? Okay, genie, make me a ham sandwich."
"Hey, all I need is a two or better to save vs. poison."
"YO! Grendel! Your momma wears combat boots!"
"I dunno what a tarrasque is, but it can't be TOO tough."
"What do you mean, the dragon wakes up?"
"Wait! What's deathspell do?"
"Go ahead and drink it."
"I'll never surrender."
"It was a joke."
"Hey guys, where are you?"
"I mix the potions and drink."
"Of course its evil, kill it!"
"It can't talk to us like that!"
"What do you mean?! How many hit points do I have?!"
"Was that thunder, or were you rolling damage?"
"No really. I can do this."
"You mean it was a GOOD dragon?"
"I'll steal the 20+ level mage's pouch."
"What the hell, there's six of us and only 5 type VI demons."
"A wish? Okay, genie, make me a ham sandwich."
"Hey, all I need is a two or better to save vs. poison."
"YO! Grendel! Your momma wears combat boots!"
"I dunno what a tarrasque is, but it can't be TOO tough."
"What do you mean, the dragon wakes up?"
"Wait! What's deathspell do?"
"Go ahead and drink it."
"I'll never surrender."
"It was a joke."
"Hey guys, where are you?"
"I mix the potions and drink."
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
technical difficulties
I'm having a problem with my pictures and ended up only half of what I thought I took.
But I did get this one
Monday, August 18, 2008
Quote of the Week
“If I were invited to a dinner party with my characters, I wouldn't show up."
- Dr. Seuss
I feel the same way about mine Doc
- Dr. Seuss
I feel the same way about mine Doc
Sunday, August 17, 2008
GenCon Lite
Just a quick note on the past week. While there were only three of us who made the trek to Indy this year we had a pretty good time. And only one of us got the honor, nay the privilege, of dying in the Tower of Gygax. I'll post more, with some pictures also, later.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Michael Phelps
Incredible effort by an incredible athlete. Kudos and well done sir. America thanks you!!
This Day in History
August 16, 1920, Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman is struck in the temple by a ball pitched by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees. He died 12 hours later. This was the first and only death to occur as the result of a pitched ball in major league history.
In recognition of the Tribe, and Ray Chapman, here are the ten steps to becoming a Tribe fan:
1. Review the history. Professional baseball is one of Cleveland's oldest traditions, going back nearly 140 years. Not only is The Tribe (nickname for the team) a charter American League Team, but the city has National League roots as well, so you have nearly a century and a half of rich baseball stories, facts, and records.
2. Learn the team. If you throw your Indians hat on while walking the streets, be prepared to talk Tribe: know the rosters, the standings, the stat. leaders. Don't look like an idiot and be caught off guard, baseball fans can't play it dumb.
3. Follow the team. Nothing makes being a fan easier then following the team throughout the season, you'll catch the trades, stats, and scores by simply listening. If you prefer radio, tune to WTAM 1100. If you like TV you'll want the STO network. If you don't live in the Great Lakes region get yourself an XM.
4. Get out to the ballpark. Nothing will bring your family closer together and closer to the Tribe then taking them to Progressive Field (formerlly Jacob's Field), it's a family friendly venue, but with a blue collar touch.
5. Learn the lingo:
* The Tribe - The well accepted Indians' nickname, it saves breath, saves ink, and saves the city from Native American lawsuits.
* The Jake - Jacob's Field, "Magic at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario" is the beautiful home of the Tribe. Though the name was recently changed to Progressive Field, many fans still refer to it as Jacob's Field, and you will still be understood if you say "The Jake." For now, at least.
* Chief Wahoo - You know that racially incorrect red-faced native with the goofy smile on your hat? His name is Chief Wahoo, and he's been in the family for over 50 years.
* Bob Feller/Herb Score - Not only were these guys dominating pitchers for the Tribe, but they're kind of like the team and fan's adoptive grandpas. They can be seen at games, and have been loyal to the city since their playing days.
* Slider - He's... She's... It's that pink thing that dances on the dugouts between innings.
* Hammy - AKA Tom Hamilton, Radio voice for the Tribe, best known for, "SWING AND A DRIVE, WAAAAAAAY BACK, GONE!!!"
* Paul Hoynes - This guy has been trying to answer Tribe fan's questions for years with the Plain Dealer, no one thinks he knows what he's talking about. Hey Hoynes! No offense, we love you anyway.
* Terry Pluto and Bud Shaw - These Tribe beat writers are about as opposite as you can get, if these guys were movies, Pluto would be Field of Dreams, and Shaw would be Bull Durham. Pluto writes for a hopeful future, and a past of curses and magic moments. Shaw writes with about as much sunshine in his heart as a winter in Cleveland. Both get the facts straight, Both are knowledgeable, pick one from the other based on your personal taste.
* John Adams - You know that pounding you hear during Tribe at bats, or with two strikes on the batter? It all starts in the bleachers with John and his drum. He's been pounding away in the bleacher seats at every game since 1973.
6. Purchase a starter kit. Get yourself a hat, shirt, wall pennant, and bumper sticker.
7. Learn the stories. Baseball is rich with amazing and sometimes funny stories and The Tribe has their share as well. You can learn them through talking to other fans, or by reading some great Indians literature, here's a few good titles:
* Our Tribe by Terry Pluto ISBN 188622871X
* Curse of Rocky Colavito by Terry Pluto ISBN 0684804158
* Dealing by Terry Pluto ISBN 1598510223
* Endless Summers, The Fall and Rise of the Cleveland Indians by Jack Torry ISBN 0912083980
8. Learn the rivals. The tribes biggest long-time rivals include:
* Yankees
* Twins
* Tigers
* White Sox
* Reds.
9. Learn the flukes and and then avoid these topics when drinking with Tribe fans:
* Willy Mays' "The Catch" 1954 World Series
* All the bad trades including, Colovito, Maris, Eckersley, Tommy John, Nettles, Buddy Bell (who is now manager for the Royals), just to name a few.
* Game 7 of '97 World Series
* The 1987 Sports Illustrated Cover
* The Strike shortened '94 season
* The 1993 Spring Training boating accident
* Ray Chapman's Death
* Herb Score's eye
* The 2005 collapse, and the Coco Crisp trade
10. Learn the glory. Every fan should know these victories:
* 1920, 1948 World Champions
* '20, '48, '54, '95, '97 American League Champions
* '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '01, '07 Central Division Champions (Division Record)
* 455 Consecutive Sellouts (MLB Record)
* First AL African American Player - Larry Doby
* First MLB African American Manager - Frank Robinson
* Greatest single game comeback in baseball history-August 5th 2001
1.
* American League Charter Member Est. 1901
* 14 Hall of Famer's based on time with Cleveland. 26 if you count any association, however brief.
* Retired Numbers:
o 455-The Fans
o 19-Feller
o 14-Doby
o 3-Averill
o 21-Lemon
o 18-Harder
o 5-Boudreau
In recognition of the Tribe, and Ray Chapman, here are the ten steps to becoming a Tribe fan:
1. Review the history. Professional baseball is one of Cleveland's oldest traditions, going back nearly 140 years. Not only is The Tribe (nickname for the team) a charter American League Team, but the city has National League roots as well, so you have nearly a century and a half of rich baseball stories, facts, and records.
2. Learn the team. If you throw your Indians hat on while walking the streets, be prepared to talk Tribe: know the rosters, the standings, the stat. leaders. Don't look like an idiot and be caught off guard, baseball fans can't play it dumb.
3. Follow the team. Nothing makes being a fan easier then following the team throughout the season, you'll catch the trades, stats, and scores by simply listening. If you prefer radio, tune to WTAM 1100. If you like TV you'll want the STO network. If you don't live in the Great Lakes region get yourself an XM.
4. Get out to the ballpark. Nothing will bring your family closer together and closer to the Tribe then taking them to Progressive Field (formerlly Jacob's Field), it's a family friendly venue, but with a blue collar touch.
5. Learn the lingo:
* The Tribe - The well accepted Indians' nickname, it saves breath, saves ink, and saves the city from Native American lawsuits.
* The Jake - Jacob's Field, "Magic at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario" is the beautiful home of the Tribe. Though the name was recently changed to Progressive Field, many fans still refer to it as Jacob's Field, and you will still be understood if you say "The Jake." For now, at least.
* Chief Wahoo - You know that racially incorrect red-faced native with the goofy smile on your hat? His name is Chief Wahoo, and he's been in the family for over 50 years.
* Bob Feller/Herb Score - Not only were these guys dominating pitchers for the Tribe, but they're kind of like the team and fan's adoptive grandpas. They can be seen at games, and have been loyal to the city since their playing days.
* Slider - He's... She's... It's that pink thing that dances on the dugouts between innings.
* Hammy - AKA Tom Hamilton, Radio voice for the Tribe, best known for, "SWING AND A DRIVE, WAAAAAAAY BACK, GONE!!!"
* Paul Hoynes - This guy has been trying to answer Tribe fan's questions for years with the Plain Dealer, no one thinks he knows what he's talking about. Hey Hoynes! No offense, we love you anyway.
* Terry Pluto and Bud Shaw - These Tribe beat writers are about as opposite as you can get, if these guys were movies, Pluto would be Field of Dreams, and Shaw would be Bull Durham. Pluto writes for a hopeful future, and a past of curses and magic moments. Shaw writes with about as much sunshine in his heart as a winter in Cleveland. Both get the facts straight, Both are knowledgeable, pick one from the other based on your personal taste.
* John Adams - You know that pounding you hear during Tribe at bats, or with two strikes on the batter? It all starts in the bleachers with John and his drum. He's been pounding away in the bleacher seats at every game since 1973.
6. Purchase a starter kit. Get yourself a hat, shirt, wall pennant, and bumper sticker.
7. Learn the stories. Baseball is rich with amazing and sometimes funny stories and The Tribe has their share as well. You can learn them through talking to other fans, or by reading some great Indians literature, here's a few good titles:
* Our Tribe by Terry Pluto ISBN 188622871X
* Curse of Rocky Colavito by Terry Pluto ISBN 0684804158
* Dealing by Terry Pluto ISBN 1598510223
* Endless Summers, The Fall and Rise of the Cleveland Indians by Jack Torry ISBN 0912083980
8. Learn the rivals. The tribes biggest long-time rivals include:
* Yankees
* Twins
* Tigers
* White Sox
* Reds.
9. Learn the flukes and and then avoid these topics when drinking with Tribe fans:
* Willy Mays' "The Catch" 1954 World Series
* All the bad trades including, Colovito, Maris, Eckersley, Tommy John, Nettles, Buddy Bell (who is now manager for the Royals), just to name a few.
* Game 7 of '97 World Series
* The 1987 Sports Illustrated Cover
* The Strike shortened '94 season
* The 1993 Spring Training boating accident
* Ray Chapman's Death
* Herb Score's eye
* The 2005 collapse, and the Coco Crisp trade
10. Learn the glory. Every fan should know these victories:
* 1920, 1948 World Champions
* '20, '48, '54, '95, '97 American League Champions
* '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '01, '07 Central Division Champions (Division Record)
* 455 Consecutive Sellouts (MLB Record)
* First AL African American Player - Larry Doby
* First MLB African American Manager - Frank Robinson
* Greatest single game comeback in baseball history-August 5th 2001
1.
* American League Charter Member Est. 1901
* 14 Hall of Famer's based on time with Cleveland. 26 if you count any association, however brief.
* Retired Numbers:
o 455-The Fans
o 19-Feller
o 14-Doby
o 3-Averill
o 21-Lemon
o 18-Harder
o 5-Boudreau
The King is Dead, Long Live the King
Elvis Presley died on 16 August 1977 at his home Graceland in Memphis. His body was found by is girlfriend, Ginger Alden in Elvis body in the bathroom and summoned Joe Esposito & Al Strada and Dr Nichopoulos. All efforts to revive Elvis were futile. Elvis had probably been dead for many hours by the time his body was found. Elvis had not gone to bed at his customary time, between six and seven am. At about 2.30pm the Memphis Fire Department rescue unit arrive at Graceland who rush seven mile to the Baptist Memorial Hospital. Elvis was pronounced "dead on arrival" after an 30 minute attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He was pronounced clinically dead at on the steps of the Baptist Hospital, Memphis. Elvis Aaron Presley was pronounced dead at 3.30pm on the 16 August 1977 by his physician, Dr. George Nichopoulos.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Bad Joke of the Week
Top Ten Signs You Pissed Off the Villagers
1. The "interesting new stew" you've been served at the inn smells suspiciously like sewage.
2. One ripe apple at the market place costs more than your last spellbook.
3. They're building a gallows outside of your room at the inn. They try to tell you that it's "modern art".
4. One of them asks you for a donation for the "Hire Some Thugs to Kill the Adventurers" fund.
5. Someone glued a spike to your saddle.
6. At bed time, your goose-down pillow explodes. The innkeeper says that the pillow was made from the feathers of very angry geese.
7. People keep providing you with gifts of horses, and maps out of town.
8. The mayor declares a special "Murder of Foreigners is No Longer Illegal" day, in your honour.
9. Arrows keep appearing in the dirt at your feet. Local villagers shake their head, and claim that they are fast-growing weeds.
10. The villagers hire a band of trolls to rid their town of adventurers.
1. The "interesting new stew" you've been served at the inn smells suspiciously like sewage.
2. One ripe apple at the market place costs more than your last spellbook.
3. They're building a gallows outside of your room at the inn. They try to tell you that it's "modern art".
4. One of them asks you for a donation for the "Hire Some Thugs to Kill the Adventurers" fund.
5. Someone glued a spike to your saddle.
6. At bed time, your goose-down pillow explodes. The innkeeper says that the pillow was made from the feathers of very angry geese.
7. People keep providing you with gifts of horses, and maps out of town.
8. The mayor declares a special "Murder of Foreigners is No Longer Illegal" day, in your honour.
9. Arrows keep appearing in the dirt at your feet. Local villagers shake their head, and claim that they are fast-growing weeds.
10. The villagers hire a band of trolls to rid their town of adventurers.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ready or Not GenCon here we come
We will be converging on Indy this week to participate in the biggest nerd fest anywhere. With all of the problems GenCon has had this year we'll see how it goes. Hopefully we can find some cool new games.
I know it is a stupid picture but I liked it.
I know it is a stupid picture but I liked it.
Gone to GenCon
I am heading out this morning for Indy. I am really looking forward to being able to go full tilt (or at least close to it) this time. Looking back at JonCon I think I was around 50-60 % and got tired pretty easy. We'll see how this goes. Well met Adventurers, well met.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
And then it was done
I finished my cardiac rehab yesterday. Hard to believe it has been 12 weeks since I started the rehab program and four months and one week since I had the heart attack. Thanks for the support and prayers guys, I really appreciate it.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Swimming Relay Gold Medal
Incredible race yesterday with the USA winning at the last possible inch.
U-S-A- U-S-A
Quote of the Week
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” - Dr. Seuss
Still looking for some help
I am participating in a fund raiser for Muscular Dystrophy that culminates in my "arrest" on August 19th. If you would want to help post my bail and contribute to a good cause you can do so by going here. Thanks
Sunday, August 10, 2008
The Games of the 29th Olympiad
I guess Mexico City was the first games I remember.
I realize there is a lot of behind the scenes politicking going on but wouldn't it be nice if seeing what country does the best would be the world's biggest problem. And is there a more stirring song than the Olympic Theme? And has there ever been a better host for big sporting events than Bob Costas?
I can't help but feel that there will be something happening during these games like in 72. Also, with the rash of natural disasters that have hit China in recent years I'd hate to see something like that happen either.
Mourning an old friend
Hard to believe that it has been around 5 months since the White Dragon was taken from us. But it is time to move on and help the Sage of Southwood, our own beloved Keithstradamus, to find a replacement dragon.
Pray to the deity of your choice and let's see if providence provides a new dragon for him.
Pray to the deity of your choice and let's see if providence provides a new dragon for him.
I need your character sheets
I am working on an adventure for the next time we can get together to play. I'd like to run something with the Pirates of Saltmarsh group but I have no idea of your characters. Email me their numbers and I'll put something together.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
This Day in History
On August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon resigned as the 37th President of the United States. He was replaced minutes later when Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th President.
On August 9, 1969, The Manson Cult murdered actress Sharon Tate and several others. Charles Manson was caught, convicted and imprisoned, where he remains to this day.
On August 9, 1945, The United States dropped "Fat Man" the atomic bomb that was detonated over Nagasaki, Japan. The war in the Pacific ended when Japan announced its surrender one week later on August 15th and officially ended on September 2 when the formal treaty was signed.
Not one of my favorite days
On August 9, 1969, The Manson Cult murdered actress Sharon Tate and several others. Charles Manson was caught, convicted and imprisoned, where he remains to this day.
On August 9, 1945, The United States dropped "Fat Man" the atomic bomb that was detonated over Nagasaki, Japan. The war in the Pacific ended when Japan announced its surrender one week later on August 15th and officially ended on September 2 when the formal treaty was signed.
Not one of my favorite days
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Eldest and Brisingr
These are the sequels to Eragon by Christopher Paolini. Eldest is available now and Brisingr will be out near the end of September. Hopefully these will be as good as the first was and any movies will follow the same path. I think I am going to pick up Eldest to read on the long, lonely bus ride home from Indy.
It is almost here
Looks like the MegaBus idea fell through due to circumstances beyond our control. Durwaine and Keithstradamus are not going to be able to attend this year so I will be going solo in representing Cbus. Stevo (who needs a nickname) and I will be driving over Wednesday and I'll be coming back by myself via the bus on Friday. The Wallet Draining Lich will be there sometime as well.
My only concern is falling asleep on the bus like that guy in Canada.
My only concern is falling asleep on the bus like that guy in Canada.
Bad Joke of the Week
Top Ten spells that never made it
1. Berman's Death-to-the-Caster.
2. Power word, Fart.
3. Gelatinous Shell (immediately surrounds the caster in a gelatinous cube).
4. Safe Fall (like feather fall, but makes you weigh as much as a 12 ton bank vault).
5. Polymorph Udder (a highly specialized spell which only affects female cattle).
6. Stinking Klaus (summons a fat, smelly German business man, who chases your enemies while eating an Oktoberfest sausage and belching).
7. Magnetskin (a variation of stoneskin - makes the caster's skin magnetic, giving all metallic weapons a +10 bonus to hit).
8. Meatier Swarm (large chunks of ground chuck rain to the ground).
9. Polymorph Any Omelet.
10. Fireballs (sets the target's testicles on fire - very effective, but a bit too kinky for TSR).
1. Berman's Death-to-the-Caster.
2. Power word, Fart.
3. Gelatinous Shell (immediately surrounds the caster in a gelatinous cube).
4. Safe Fall (like feather fall, but makes you weigh as much as a 12 ton bank vault).
5. Polymorph Udder (a highly specialized spell which only affects female cattle).
6. Stinking Klaus (summons a fat, smelly German business man, who chases your enemies while eating an Oktoberfest sausage and belching).
7. Magnetskin (a variation of stoneskin - makes the caster's skin magnetic, giving all metallic weapons a +10 bonus to hit).
8. Meatier Swarm (large chunks of ground chuck rain to the ground).
9. Polymorph Any Omelet.
10. Fireballs (sets the target's testicles on fire - very effective, but a bit too kinky for TSR).
Monday, August 4, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
This Day in History
"Wild Bill" Hickok, one of the greatest gunfighters of the American West, is murdered in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Born in Illinois in 1837, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok first gained notoriety as a gunfighter in 1861 when he coolly shot three men who were trying to kill him.
In the spring of 1876, Hickok arrived in the Black Hills mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota. There he became a regular at the poker tables of the No. 10 Saloon, eking out a meager existence as a card player. On this day in 1876, Hickok was playing cards with his back to the saloon door. At 4:15 in the afternoon, a young gunslinger named Jack McCall walked into the saloon, approached Hickok from behind, and shot him in the back of the head. Hickok died immediately. McCall tried to shoot others in the crowd, but amazingly, all of the remaining cartridges in his pistol were duds. McCall was later tried, convicted, and hanged.
Hickok was only 39 years old when he died. The most famous gunfighter in the history of the West died with his Smith & Wesson revolver in his holster, never having seen his murderer. According to legend, Hickok held a pair of black aces and black eights when he died, a combination that has since been known as the Dead Man's Hand.
Born in Illinois in 1837, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok first gained notoriety as a gunfighter in 1861 when he coolly shot three men who were trying to kill him.
In the spring of 1876, Hickok arrived in the Black Hills mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota. There he became a regular at the poker tables of the No. 10 Saloon, eking out a meager existence as a card player. On this day in 1876, Hickok was playing cards with his back to the saloon door. At 4:15 in the afternoon, a young gunslinger named Jack McCall walked into the saloon, approached Hickok from behind, and shot him in the back of the head. Hickok died immediately. McCall tried to shoot others in the crowd, but amazingly, all of the remaining cartridges in his pistol were duds. McCall was later tried, convicted, and hanged.
Hickok was only 39 years old when he died. The most famous gunfighter in the history of the West died with his Smith & Wesson revolver in his holster, never having seen his murderer. According to legend, Hickok held a pair of black aces and black eights when he died, a combination that has since been known as the Dead Man's Hand.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Happy August
hard to believe it is August already. This summer has gone by pretty quick, I guess when you are doing cardiac rehab all spring/summer time slips away from you.
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