Slow times link dump

Things have been pretty quiet lately so I thought I would just post some really random links.

First up is baseball since spring training is upon us. You can follow the Indians here or the Reds here. These are pretty cool sites. Next season the Reds spring training camp moves to Goodyear Arizona and will be sharing a compound with the Indians. That might be a possible road trip!!!

Next up is GenCon. A few of us have expressed displeasure about their housing block. I know Nautilica got on the waiting list for a convention center attached hotel while I went ahead and booked a room 3 blocks away just to play it safe. I also plan on taking the Megabus from Cbus to Indy. I have to leave sometime Friday because I will be heading out to Destin Florida later that evening. My initial plan is return to Cincy and then head on to Florida from there. Who is going? I'd really like to see The Sage of Southwood and Durwaine make it this year. My personal opinion is that GenCon is in trouble and you might see this event restructured after this year. It would be fun to have a large group go just in case.

Cutthroat Caverns. What the hell is up with getting this game? I ordered one before Christmas and they still have not shipped it. The game store I ordered online from, which was pretty deceitful as it turns out, keeps blaming Smirk and Dagger Games. All I know is I am pretty aggravated with the whole situation.

I have been having a blast playing City of Heroes. I think I am addicted! I finally figured out Wentworth's and but all my stuff up for auction. I walked away with over a $1,500,000 profit so the skittles are on me, lol!! Now I just need to figure out where to buy/find the better types of enhancements.

How about some goofy tax hikes. I hate to see what the respective legislatures cook up for all of us. My personal favorite is to have government employees not receive a raise (which I am ok with), take a pay cut (which I am not), and give up 10 days with out pay to boot. Geez c'mon how about one but not all three!

Finally, next week the much anticipated Watchmen movie comes out. Anyone want to go? I'm planning on going to the midnight showing!

Origins 2009

I went on their site also and they have made some pretty cool changes. The Fair Only pass will be available for all days in 09, not just Saturday/Sunday like in 2008. Also:

The 2009 Origins Game Fair will of course still have the signature events you keep coming back for year after year. The Play with The Creator Series, Origins Theme Tracks, Smithee and Origins Awards, Origins War College, Board Room and War Room, Teacher’s Hall Pass, and much more!

If you don’t know anyone who has been to Origins and you want to check it out, you can purchase a Fair-Only Pass. A Fair-Only Pass entitles you to explore the Exhibit Hall, the Art Show and the demonstration booths lining the main corridor. The cost for the Fair-Only Day Pass is $3 per person or $10 for a family of 4 or more. In 2008 you could only buy a Fair-Only pass on Saturday and Sunday, but in 2009 these passes will be available for every day of the show. If you see an event you want to participate in, simply upgrade to a Single Day Badge at the show.

The International

I went and saw Clive Owen in The International over the week end. This was a movie that my wife wanted to see so I basically just went along for the ride. I thought the trailors I had seen were horrible and really had no desire to see this. Well I now liken this trip to finding a $20 bill in a pair of pants. What a great surprise. A pretty good pyschological thriller that is some what relevant for today's times.

There are things in this movie that make you go "hmmmmmm". Also, pay close attention to things, observe the people in the background. It will help you figure out stuff quicker. Go see it!! I give it four Floyd's.

Free RPG Day

We found this for 2008 and it looks like we will see it again in 2009. Circle June 20, 2009, and we'll try to grab some free stuff for ourselves!

GenCon

I went ahead and registered for GenCon today. It is the first time I have ever pre registered so I figured I saved myself a little ca$h. I really am planning on riding the MegaBus over this year to save even some more cash. I have to get back sometime on Friday so we can leave on our annual trip to Florida. I really am looking forward to getting Keithstradamus and The Wallet Draining Lich over there this year. And maybe even an appearance by Durwaine Leaflander too!! What say you men?

GenCon Registration

Pre-Registration opens on-line tomorrow for GenCon. It really is worth the savings if you are planning on going.

Go buy a card or something dummy!

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. So go buy a card, make dinner reservations, buy movie tickets, order flowers or do something special for someone!

Airline Tragedy

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all involved in this crash near Buffalo tonight.

Happy 200th Abe

It's Like Christmas Morning for the Buckeyes

Wake Up, wake up!! It's here!! The morning recruits can officially commit to play at The Ohio State University. We will keep the updates coming as the names are released. This is Sam Longo from Bellbrook Ohio. The class of 09 looks like this:




PLAYER POS HT WT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

C.J. Barnett DB 6-1 180 Clayton, Ohio (Northmont)

Dorian Bell LB 6-2 220 Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway)

Adam Bellamy DL 6-4 275 Aurora, Ohio

Jaamal Berry RB 5-10 185 Miami, Fla. (Palmetto)

Zach Boren LB 6-1 245 Pickerington Central

Corey Brown ATH 6-1 190 Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway)

Duron Carter WR 6-3 185 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Aquinas)

Dominic Clarke DB 5-10 170 Frederick, Md. (Tuscarora)

Melvin Fellows DT 6-5 255 Garfield Heights, Ohio

Chris Fields WR 6-1 180 Painesville, Ohio (Harvey)

Reid Fragel TE 6-8 258 Grosse Pointe, Mich. (South)

Kenny Guiton QB 6-2 182 Aldine, Texas (Eisenhower)

Jordan Hall RB 5-11 190 Jeannette, Pa.

Marcus Hall OL 6-6 300 Cleveland (Glenville)

Adam Homan LB 6-2 230 Coldwater, Ohio

Carlos Hyde RB 6-1 235 Naples, Fla.

James Jackson WR 6-0 175 Grand Ledge, Mich.

Storm Klein LB 6-2 225 Newark, Ohio (Licking Valley)

Corey Linsley OL 6-4 285 Boardman, Ohio

Sam Longo OL 6-5 270 Bellbrook, Ohio

Jack Mewhort OL 6-6 285 Toledo (St. John's)

Jonathan Newsome LB 6-3 230 Cleveland (Glenville)

John Simon DT 6-3 265 Youngstown (Mooney)

Jordan Whiting LB 6-1 230 Louisville, Ky. (Trinity)

Jamie Wood ATH 6-2 185 Pickerington Central

Groundhog Day

I want to go to Punxsutawney some year for Groundhog Day!! What Say you men?

***UPDATE*** 2/2/09 10:30 AM
Feb 2, 9:22 AM EST


Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow; winter to continue