Angels

New comic link! I've read this one before and keep thinking that I need to link to it, but have been to lazy. If you like sci-fi and girls in tight space suits then this one is for you ;)

Take me to your leader

Just a quick post before breakfast, I wanted to get this one out while I was thinking about it :)

Kelowna is such a hockey town. My family is ruled by hockey especially while all my teen-aged boy cousins are all off for the summer. Hockey camp is the activity of choice.

Well the big buzz in Kelowna this week was of course the Team Canada try outs held in Prospera Place, and the busload of Canadian icons arriving via bus outside The Grande Hotel.

My (younger and more career motivated) cousin Jamie is a manager at the Grande and has the honor of meeting and greeting these heroes...but the biggest buzz of all of course, is the penthouse suite being prepared for Kelowna's Sovereign ruler...the King himself.

Now, I like hockey. Probably less than the maniacs in Kelowna, but I do enjoy the sport. I'm not sure how I would react to meeting Gretzky in person. It would possibly be more exciting then meeting the Queen...or the cast of X-men.

Good luck to Kelowna on your celebrity stalking :) And good luck to the players in your try outs. I wish I could still be there.

OK. No I don't. Being home is really nice too :)

Casey d'Sol

So Dan has been dreaming about D&D again, and I've caught the "make a new character" flu. He is debating whether to continue the adventure we've been on for the last 2+ years, or jump time 25 years or so and play a desendants game :) I really like the idea of that. As much as I have fun with Aurora, she's sort of run her course, and the longer we don't play the more I think that she's done.

However! A 16 year old daughter of an overbearing high cleric of Pelor (and Tirith) has been hanging out with her aunty Kip down in the thieves guild...

I figure C-G Bard with thiefy skills. She has her mom's charisma and diplomacy but Aunty Kip pays more attention to her. She probably wouldn't even call herself a bard...she just happens to like stories and knows how to sing in the choir.

So anyways, It might be fun to make characters desendant of our favorite...things...from Dan's campaign. While I don't see Brother Lucius ever siring a brat, there were plenty of interesting NPC's and PC's to breed together in interesting combinations :)

So how about it? What would your character sheet look like?

Wine and Cheese party

Here's an open invite to everyone interested in getting together with Joe and Jackie when they are in town. I haven't heard back from Jackie about my idea, so I just figure if I build it they will come. I spoke with Kari the other day and I guess the whole Comp-Sci crew will be in town for a convention of some sort. If anyone talks to Kenny or Steve (or Brian) in the next while, please pass on the invite :)

When: August 27th or 28th which ever day is best. After 7:00pm

Where: Our house...you should know where it is by now, if not then call me. 380-0871

What: A social gathering where we can all eat cheese, drink and maybe play some cards.

What should you bring?: A bottle of wine and a cheese. We will probably set up a fondue as well.

RSVP please.

Yes, Sylvia and Mike, you are invited.

Potty Training

Just like there are some days that my posts are written for the gaming crowd...this one is for the parents/grandparents and those of you interested in how things are going with the kidlettes :) Just a little forewarning for anyone who doesn't want to hear about how often my kids go to the bathroom...

We've been working on Liam and his potty training for a few months now, and I can now say that he's done with diapers for good :) He's been staying dry during the day as well as through the night! Yay! I don't think many people without kids realize how expensive it is to diaper your kids. The extra $40-$80 a month that it cost us to buy diapers for Liam will be appreciated :)

Then yesterday Teresa (the little monkey see monkey do that she is) walked into the bathroom and hauled herself up onto the seat. She just sat there taking all the toilet paper of the roll...Great fun!...but the idea is there :) She is now running around saying "Pee on Pot!" Which is also exciting because it is one of the only clear things that she can say yet.

Her repertoire includes "Wat dooin?", "OK!", "All done", "Cgom" (your welcome or thank you), "MAAMAAAA", and "NO!" which is not to be confused with "no!" which actually means yes. She also has a spattering of animals and their sounds but that is a given :)