You’re Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you’re
actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their
assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they
build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You’d
be recognized as such if you weren’t always talking about talking rabbits.

Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

We came across this guy while looking for cool WoW videos on YouTube. He is a musician, his name is Jonathan Coulton and he is AWESOME (with awesome sauce). He’s a little bit like the BareNaked Ladies, in that he’s got a melodic style and hooks to die for and he writes about funny and weird things (like monkeys and robots and zombies).
You should definitely check him out. You can listen for free at his website, or go to YouTube and search his name. There are WoW videos and some flash animated ones as well. I like “You’re My Moon”, “Code Monkey” and “Mandelbrot Set”. Tom likes “Re: Your Brains” for obvious reasons.
http://www.jonathancoulton.com/

I particularly like #2

Top Ten Chuck Norris Facts

1. Chuck Norris’ tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried. Ever.

2. Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

3. Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.

4. The chief export of Chuck Norris is pain.

5. If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can’t see Chuck Norris, you may be only seconds away from death.

6. Chuck Norris has counted to infinity. Twice.

7. Chuck Norris does not hunt because the word hunting implies
the probability of failure. Chuck Norris goes killing.

8. Chuck Norris’ blood type is AK+. Ass-Kicking Positive. It is compatible only with heavy construction equipment, tanks, and fighter jets.

9. Chuck Norris is 1/8th Cherokee. This has nothing to do with ancestry, the man ate a f***ing Indian.

10. In fine print on the last page of the Guinness Book of World Records it notes that all world records are held by Chuck Norris, and those listed in the book are simply the closest anyone else has ever gotten.

BONUS FACTS:

11. There is no chin behind Chuck Norris’ beard. There is only another fist.

Ok, I broke down and got myself a Softimus Prime. He’s cute and does indeed use the magic of velcro to “transform” from a truck into a robot (and back). I do have a justification, however as the handsome hubby was working 3rd shift this weekend and I am lonely with just the cats to snuggle at bedtime. Also, I get to have kewl TF dreams!

Otherwise, back at work and dealing with other people’s vacations and frustration. Gaming was fun this week. Saw the Illusionist last night with Kathy and Audette and Tom. It was good with a nice twisty ending and a great performance by Paul Giamatti (the guy from Sideways). I’d definitely recommend it.

I want this in the WORST way!

It’s Softimus Prime. Finally a Prime I can take to bed.

We are back from the annual camping vacay. Unlike the hip SCA friends at Pennsic, we decided to go to Lake George, NY for the family’s annual (70 years and still going strong) camping trip. Much fun was had. We got to swim in the lake, relax and go boating in the “nice boat”.

The trip there is long, the trip back is long, but the hubby and I still have lots to talk about. He even humors me by being willing to talk Transformers with me, although I think this is largely so I don’t spend too much time looking for Peterbilts. His conversation hovers mainly about minor technical points (like why Autobots don’t fly and why aren’t human weapons effective against TF’s). We also talk about tactics and leadership stuff, although we definitely come at the topic from different sides. I think he’s secretly a Decepticon. He thinks BW Megatron is funny, yess!

Also, Keed, did I give you my G1 comics? Mom thinks they are in the attic, but I didn’t get a chance to look for them, so I decided to try the obvious things first.

The gaming group is starting up a new D&D campaign, so we got to work on character concepts. I think we have some ones that will be fun to play.

Otherwise, we’re back at work and cleaning up post-trip and fixing the stuff that broke. Same old, same old.

I wrapped it up last night. We got the audio tapes, too, so Tiernen can listen to them while he is doing other things. I’m taking the book camping with me to pass it on to my mom. I found it generally good overall, dragging a bit in the middle. The end was satisfying, (mostly). I’m sure Tiernen and I will have lots to discuss once he finishes it.

Busy week and weekend. I was by myself a lot this week at work which was great and gave me a chance to actually meet some people.

Tom is not having so much fun. He’s being kept up late, called in for work when he’s scheduled off (and has other plans). He’s sticking with it but he is looking for something else. He did break up a fight on Friday night, but that’s not as much fun as you might think it is.

We’ve got two more weeks before the big camping trip and we are both looking forward to it. I need a battery and a solar panel before we are ready to go. I plan on buying them this week.

Ok,  I’m back at work with three lovely days to myself (no assistant).  I’m working on getting the brain back under control.  Hubby and I are going to see Harry Potter tonight, so that should help.  Then three more weeks until vacation.  I definitely need one.  In that time I have to get a deep cell battery and a solar panel so I can run my CPAP machine while camping.  I’m hoping to order it today.

Here’s the brain purging piece of Transformers trivia for the day.  The clever production people have put up a bunch of the movie props on E-bay.  Not surprising, and very appropriate.   Here’s the nice part, the proceeds will be going to the Fisher House.  For those who don’t know, the Fisher House is the nice place on military posts where family members of injured soldiers can come and stay while their soldier is in the hospital.  It’s a great cause.  I have a great affection for the Fisher House because of my job and also because of my friend Hugo.  So, go Fisher House!  It’s the kind of thing Optimus Prime would do.

My new motto: What Would Optimus Prime Do? (WWOPD)