Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Official Trailer #1

 


This is an intense movie. Based on characters we all read 20 years ago it is a lot better than I expected. Action packed from stem to stern it is worthy of your entertainment dollars.






















Go see it! 3 and 3/4 Floyds




 

Buckeye Game Day - Orange Bowl Edition

Buckeyes take on a very good Clemson team tonight in Miami.. Clemson is a 2.5 point favorite over the Bucks. If Ohio State's questionable defense can make a few plays Ohio State will be in good shape. The Buckeyes should score well over 30 in this one with Braxton and Carlos Hyde doing a lot of damage. Also look for the tight ends to be a big factor.

With Noah Spence suspended and Bradley Roby out with an injury it will be time for some unsung guys to step up and earn their scholarships. Look for Shazier to have a monster game in his Buckeye finale. I also look for Kenny Guiton to do something special in this game.

I think Urban pulls out all the stops and the Buckeyes play just enough defense to win a shootout 45-35.

Clemson has won the only other meeting 17-15 in the 1978 Gator Bowl in what was Woody Hayes last game.

Gettysburg Trip 2014

I went last year and learned some valuable lessons that I thought I would share.

1. Do not go alone - I did last year, and while I had a great time alone, and it would have been awesome to have to have some folks to share in an adventure with.
2. Don't camp in mid-July - Gettysburg is hot and humid in July.. Also, taking the right size tent is a must.  
3. Go to a museum - Last year I went to the new Seminary Ridge Museum, the new visitors center and cyclorama, and the Eisenhower Farm. This year I want to also go to the Dale Gallon Studio in downtown Gburg.
4. Hire a Licensed Battlefield Guide - I do this every time I go. Can get a little pricey but so well worth it.
5. Take advantage of the Rangers programs - These are free guided tours and are excellent. And everyone should do the Cemetery Tour.
6. Carry plenty of water with you
7. Eat well - Stay away from the trappings of the oh too convenient McDonalds

I am going to go again this year but I have not picked a date yet. I will leave late on a Wednesday night and plan to arrive early on Thursday morning. I plan on coming home sometime on Saturday. If you want to go we need to start picking a date. If you want to go let me know soon.

What say you men?

Defenders of the Realm

This is a game that I picked up this year and haven't taken out of the box yet. Shame on me. So when are we playing?

 

Happy New Year

Here's to 2014. My resolution for this blog is to be more active on it. I wish you all a safe and happy 2014. May your worst day in 2014 be better than your best day of 2013!

 

Buckeye Recap Game 1 Buffalo

Game One in the books.

Offense 3 Leaves (out of 5)

 The Bucks offense looked pretty much what you expected with Jordan Hall running for 159 and two long touchdowns and Braxton being Braxton. He had one pick returned but otherwise was pretty efficient. 7 different receivers caught passes.



Defense 2 Leaves

The defense needs work. Granted they were missing some guys but they need to improve.


Special Teams 4 Leaves

The return game was decent and they will break one or two before the season is over. The coverage unit was solid but hey, it was Buffalo.


One in the books on the plus side of things. On to the next. Go Bucks!!

 

Game Day September 1

We stole some time this holiday week end to play some games. All are games we picked up at GenCon and played pretty well.

 

Mini Reviews

Click on the name for Board Game Geek info

 

 

 

Balance of Power - Starts really slow but build to a quick resolution. Has a Diplomacy feel to it. Takes probably an hour plus to play. Hopefully it plays quicker the more you play it. From Catalyst Game Labs.

 

 

Dwarven Miner - Fun 2-4 player game. Plays quick and can be completed in 30-45 minutes. From Rather Dashing Games.

 

 

Dread Curse - Every thing about it screams Pirates of the Caribbean. Fast moving screw your neighbor card game from Smirk and Dagger games.

Here is the schedule for our monthly Game Day through the end of the year:

end of September TBA
Sunday October 27
Sunday November 24
Sunday December 15

 

Buckeye Game Fest

Is this something we'd like to plan around? It would be a good chance to get together and play some of the tabletop games we buy but rarely use? This runs Wednesday September 11th at 5:00 PM and runs through Sunday September 15th. It will be at The Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Road  Columbus, OH 43229. There is a registration fee. More info here

On Saturday The Ohio State University plays California, at Cal, at 7:00 PM. That Could be a great time to gather together and watch the Bucks together which we rarely get to do. What say you men, can we set aside some time for Board Games, Buckeyes and Beer?

GarCon 2014

In honor of the Adventurers favorite President JonCon announces the unveiling of its winter event; GarCon, which will focus primarily on board games.

GarCon, in honor of fellow Buckeye James Garfield (whose Great-Great Grandson created Magic:The Gathering) , will be held President's Day Weekend February 14-17. We will be kicking off Friday February 14. We are currently looking for a place to hold this event, most likely a cabin where we could all stay. Maybe a State park? I'm thinking somewhere centrally located where we can all share the expense. If anyone knows of a good cabin post it on the site or let me know.









 

A Night with Dungeons & Dragons at Gen Con 2013

Spend the evening in Baldur’s Gate at the official Sundering launch party! On Thursday night from 7 PM - 11 PM, Baldur's Gate will open its gates to travelers from across Faerûn for a one-of-a-kind event. Mingle with D&D designers, authors, and other industry luminaries while enjoying food, drinks, music, adventure and more (plus, receive a special give-away exclusive to this event, shown below):

Something Foul Afoot in Baldur's Gate

Amid preparation for Founders Day, a sinister plot unfolds. Those closest to Duke Adrian Abdel will fall to the blade of assassination, and it will be up to attendees to uncover the truth. Join the Dungeons & Dragons community in solving a murder mystery puzzle created by the devious minds of Lone Shark Games. As the evening progresses, party attendees can track down suspects and uncover the truth! Solve riddles, question characters, confirm alibis, and discover who the true murderer is—and what he or she is planning for Baldur's Gate. Those who help solve the mystery and become champions of justice will have a chance to win awesome D&D prizes, including a unique item to be revealed soon.

(In fact, here's an early image of the item in construction. The sword blade has been shaped, along with the roughed design for the hilt and pommel.)

When: Thursday, August 15th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM 

Indiana Roof Ballroom : 140 W. Washington St
Tickets: Available here.

Scotty's Brewhouse 2013

Be sure to collect your FREE souvenir 2013 Scotty's Brewhouse Dice!  Scotty's will have four different 6-sided die and you can only get them here! Starting on Wednesday the 14th through Sunday the 18th we will be giving a different colored 6-sided die away with the purchase of a game themed menu item! Get them fast them as supplies are limited each day!  BONUS ALERT!! You will be able to use your Scotty's souvenir die as an artifact at certain booths throughout the exhibitors hall for deals on product!!!!!

Gen Con 2013

March 24, 2013... the Breitenstein family, Twilight Creations family and the gaming world suffered a devastating loss. Todd Breitenstein passed away after a more than heroic fight against cancer. He had such a passion for life, for his family and friends and for his profession. To say that he will be missed doesn’t come close to this travesty. He will be remembered for his love of his family and friends, his sense of humor and is ability to brighten up any room. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers while they attempt to adjust to a life without him. Per his request, Twilight Creations will continue on in his honor.

Robin Hood is Superman's dad??? Midnight Movie Madness

Warner Brothers, in conjuction with JonCon, Bauer and Associates, and The Guys from F.E.A.T. is releasing "Man of Steel" at Midnight during JonCon. Since we are the guests of honor we should probably attend. What say you men?

 

Adventure of Doom

Looks like we will be playing on Friday Night at the Con. Pack light so you don't have to carry a walking TSR library with you all day.

 

Wil Wheaton is coming, are you? T-10 and counting

Here is a link to Origins web page. I really hope they have a better product than they served up in 2012.

Origins


Future dates for Origins are:

June 12 - 16, 2013
June 11 - 15, 2014
June 3 - 7, 2015

 

It sure seems like a bad idea to me to hold the event so early in June.

 

 

 



Sunday Morning Civil War Link Dump

An old story, but a good story, about the last Civil War veteran from the L.A. Times

 From Gettysburg 150 a story about Lincoln cemetery honoring some vets

From Baseball Almanac an essay about Baseball and the Blue and Gray

Some stories about snowball battles during the Civil War

A look at the Ohio Statesman newspaper from June2, 1861

 

Memorial Day Link Dump

From Fox News a story about America's oldest veteran


From the New York Times a story about LBJ and Gettysburg in 1963

From the Dispatch a story about stolen grave markers

From the Chicago Sun-Times an article about a 96 year old vet finally receiving his medals

From the Dispatch an article about a WWII vet parachuting for his great grandson's benefit

From the Whitehouse Obama's 2013 Memorial Day Proclamation

General Logan's Order from 1868

 

Happy Memorial Day

John Wayne - Happy Birthday

May 26, 1907 - June 11, 1979