Monthly Archives: September 2011

Lego Pirates off the port bow!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Steve

I was just at the Lego Store in Barton Creek Mall, killing time to wait out the traffic after seeing the doctor and they had enough of the proper parts to make these guys. No hats, hooks, pistols or handkerchiefs … Continue reading →

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Remember it’s Talk like a Pirate Day!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Steve

Ahoy mateys! Greet your friends and enemies alike with your best accent as per those great movies, inaccurate they may be, they’re still fun. Some places might even give you a discount if you’re dressed in your best pirate garb.

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Trailer for Dirge

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Steve

Here’s the trailer for an upcoming movie I helped out on. No, I’m not in it or anything but I did do something useful, I loaned the creator some money to help him make it. So I guess that classifies … Continue reading →

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DC reboot continuing for me

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Steve

Entry number two regarding the DC reboot of their core 52 titles: two of my favorites from the Eighties getting another attempt. Actually, they’ve reappeared periodically as miniseries or in the dreadful Blackest Night crossover (the only impressive element was … Continue reading →

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Sergio Aragonés’ Funnies

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Steve

Since I’m “too old” for MAD, I tend to catch the rest of Sergio’s prolific work through his contributions to Bongo Comics (Matt Groening’s company). I’m sure he’s doing Groo and other stuff for Dark Horse too. Anyway, Sergio has … Continue reading →

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A great, belated rebuttal about the Netflix whining

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Steve

It was a rough weak for the streaming service and as always, the “geniuses” known as the Investor Caste of Wall Street responded by ditching the stock, its value dropped by 15 percent. Remember, if these jackasses were doctors, they’d … Continue reading →

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This isn’t a cheap Photoshop trick, the cat actually glows

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Steve

Feline HIV, or “Cat AIDS,” isn’t anything new to me. I had a friend infected with it 20 years ago. The poor guy (Copper was his name) got loose, then in a fight with another cat gave to him through … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Steve

The Mistress of the Dark is now 60. Normally, I don’t like to disclose a lady’s age but what can you do when it’s publicly available through imdb.com or on my Simpsons calendar. A couple years ago, I had the … Continue reading →

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Belated welcome to Lily!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Steve

This week I got to meet the addition to the Laser-Thompson family…Lily who is now the baby sister to Leila. Tracy and Dave (the parents obviously) were generous enough to come by work to show the girls off! I think … Continue reading →

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Happy 75th Birthday Walter Koenig

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Steve

Netflix finally having the Star Trek cartoons must’ve been an omen or the other way around? Although Ensign Chekhov is obviously absent in the series, he was replaced by the six-limbed Edoan navigator Mr. Arex, Walter still contributed as the writer … Continue reading →

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Costco privileges are included when you join

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Steve

Spotted on the back of a car at Costco. Possibly Sovereign or Eon picking up a snack tray to share at the next council meeting?

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Welcome Alex!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Steve

Friend, co-worker and fellow Stars fan Ben is the new proud father of the guy you see above! After a couple weeks, Alex finally decided to make his debut. I warned Ben that he shouldn’t be surprised if this continues … Continue reading →

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Happy 18th anniversary to the Silders

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Steve

The current record-holders in my circle of friends from university on. I think the odds continue to stay in their favor. Gift department? Probably no-hastle to low-cost/free babysitting so they can enjoy the meal and evening on the town.

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Happy Birthday Kay Hanley

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Steve

For September, I’m trying to use the pictures of female singers I like as the “artwork” on my podcasts. Chrissie Hynde kicks off last week’s which is also behind schedule. When I complete this week’s, it will be Kay who … Continue reading →

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Hangin’ with Hunter!

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Steve

Yesterday was the Saturday I had been looking forward to for a while…taking one of my older nephews with me to all the favorite Austin-based hangouts of Uncle Steve, his geeky relative by marriage. Hunter has three other uncles who … Continue reading →

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