Okay… This seems a bit odd, but the SciFi Channel announced yesterday that effective July 7, 2009 that it will be known as SyFy. Per the press release: By changing the name to Syfy, which remains phonetically identical, the new brand broadens perceptions and embraces a wider and more diverse range of imagination-based entertainment including […]
It’s been more than ten years since I have had a pull list at my friendly local comic shop. I travel quite a bit for work and haven’t wanted to be tied down to my FLCS for my weekly floppies. Sometimes you want to read that new issue of Thor on the road, y’know? Also […]
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this any earlier! The tradition of any hunter is to display the trophies of the kill, evidence of victory in the wilds. The same is true of the con-goer. Half the fun is bragging about the haul. Last year when I went to Fear the Con, I was on […]
While in Saint Louis this past weekend, Adam “A. David” Pinilla (Podge Cast) invited me and others over to his place. We arrived to find Luke Meyer (Podge Cast), Tony Mast (Backseat Producers), and Adam playing cards. Immediately, I was given my man-hug from Brother P. We spent the evening drinking beer, bourbon, and some […]
Trying to figure out how to spend your hard-earned cash this week? You know you wait with baited breath for your Tuesday Best Buy visit and your Wednesday comic shop visit! Well, here’s a list of the good stuff coming out this week – don’t waste your money on anything else! Well…instead of seeing Watchmen […]
Sweet fancy Moses, I’m tired this morning! Fortunately, coffee and little chocolate donuts have swept in for the rescue! Yesterday was an unrelenting day of gaming goodness here in the greater Saint Louis area. Games started at 11:30 AM and pounded on for twelve hours. The con’s being held at Memorial Hall in Saint Charles, […]
I had a terrific time at last night’s World Wide Wing Night, Fear The Con’s pre-con social event. Here’s how it works. Gamers. Wings. Beer. Cigars. Brilliant combination. A lot of us gamer types are not the most sociable people in the world despite the fact that we are engaged in a hobby that’s all […]
After our attempt to attend an advanced screening of Watchmen last night was foiled by people without jobs but a copious amount of time on their hands to stand in line all day, Mark and I went to dinner… “Booth or a table?” The hostess asked. “Booth,” Mark answered. “Can we get one of those […]
Saturday night, I popped into Corner Bakery. The Wife and I were running errands. She was thirsty, so I ran into the store to get her an iced tea. She really likes Corner Bakery’s black currant iced tea, you see. “I need an iced tea, please.” I ordered from the lady at the counter. “Anything […]
Trying to figure out how to spend your hard-earned cash this week? You know you wait with baited breath for your Tuesday Best Buy visit and your Wednesday comic shop visit! Well, here’s a list of the good stuff coming out this week – don’t waste your money on anything else! Well…put down your special […]