Monthly Archives: August 2012

It’s Backup Data Time!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Steve

Once in a while there are some pretty cool Google deals that don’t involve a local restaurant, Waterloo Records or Pinballz. I couldn’t resist $30 toward Mimoco thumb drives…especially when they have licensed Adventure Time characters! Somara got a Sanrio … Continue reading →

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New running accomplishments!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Steve

Yesterday I crossed the 650-mile  barrier! This puts me within 40 miles of Albuquerque and I may get there right before we leave for Las Vegas. If all goes well with the Tahiti Village gym, I will achieve the destination there. … Continue reading →

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Weird shoe day

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Steve

Today I forgot to pack a pair of Chucks in my gym bag! One would think that if a person owned over 80 sets (I will update my FAQ in the next quarter), I could remember to throw them in. … Continue reading →

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Help out my friend publish his cool game

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Steve

Les, my friend and gaming sensei has started a kickstarter campaign for his latest creation Invasion of the Saucer People. It’ll be great because Les worked on the more interesting products at GDW when I was there: Minion Hunter, revisions to … Continue reading →

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Pinballz novice league kickoff

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Steve

Last month I finally signed up to participate in a league at Pinballz! Originally, I was in the regular group but shifted to the novice level because it was my first time; I need to see if I like it … Continue reading →

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This was sold on my birthday!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Steve

A mashup of my favorite (of two) CN shows and my drinking vice (lattes). Teefury offered this on July 29, 2012. Jeremy and Kirstin scored this for me as a gift.

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Happy Birthday Steve Bryant!

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Steve

My awesome comic-book artist friend celebrates today. I do hope he enjoys it despite something he once said years ago, “It’s just another day.” Not to me. Steve has been my chum for 21 years, through thick and thin. Believe … Continue reading →

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Summer of 1982 extra II:Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Steve

Once more into the Summer of 1982 breach dear friends with what was the only hit Comedy from a year filled with Action, Horror and Fantasy. Fast gets the same treatment as The Wall because it didn’t break any new … Continue reading →

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Really the 20 worst? And Hipster?

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Steve

Normally I try to ignore lists made by so-called professional music critics, I find they’re even more full of crap than people with awful tastes. Then a co-worker who is a musician showed me this (the Web masters at LA … Continue reading →

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RIP: Neil Armstrong

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Steve

The first person to walk on the Moon died today. It’s a shame Neil didn’t live long enough to celebrate the 50th anniversary for Apollo XI but astronauts aren’t exactly “young” people due to the training involved. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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