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Las Vegas in less than 100 words

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Steve

Leave it to Las Vegas to break the dry spell on funny t-shirts for Picayune. With all the softcore ads around this town, this shirt on display at the New York New York, summarizes 90% of the expectations of people from … Continue reading →

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Vegas V: Day Four – Taking it Easy but There’s Pictures

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Steve

Breakfast at Paris is a must whenever you come to Vegas. You have to eat there to understand it in my opinion. Maybe I’m just easily impressed by crepes made to order, pate and all I can eat salmon. We … Continue reading →

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Vegas V: Day Three – Talk Like a Pirate Day 2008

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Steve

One mixed side effect of hanging out in Las Vegas is the time difference. The awful part is me waking up two hours earlier than the general population and then having it compound with my anxiety-induced sleep disorders…means I am … Continue reading →

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Overdue IRS money arrives on time, coincidence?

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Steve

FINALLY! The IRS directly deposited our Economic Hail Mary on Thursday evening. It came as a surprise because their site claimed it would be sent by mail. Personally, I know the $1200 won’t do squat to rejuvenate the economy but … Continue reading →

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Vegas V: Day Two – Lucky Asher

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Steve

We kicked off Day Two with a cost-saving measure, taking the special shuttle bus to the grocery store. Brunch in our room has proven to be the most expensive meal this entire trip thanks to the MGM-Chase Vouchers. Starbucks every … Continue reading →

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Vegas V: Day One Point Five – Immediate Impressions

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Steve

Shortly after posting, we had to scratch the itch to hit the Strip even for a little while. I did “risk” life and limb to get to Las Vegas via flying, I deserved some action in addition to the steak … Continue reading →

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Weclome Asher

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Steve

Today our friends Leah and Adam had their first child today. The father kept calling the baby a John Hurt moment…reference to the actor being the first victim in Alien. I know, I tend confuse this actor with William Hurt … Continue reading →

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Vegas V: Day One – Arrival!

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Steve

Good evening from Las Vegas! This will be rather brief right now since the first day is always spent settling in, adjusting to the different time zone and (once again) recuperating because the flight was bumpy. The weather here is … Continue reading →

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Off to celebrate Vegas V (Five)

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Steve

Now comes the period of incommunicado until we find wireless hotspots in Las Vegas, other than their the airport. There might be one near the time share. If not, I may check out the recently opened Apple Store in Caesar’s … Continue reading →

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Where have I been lately now?

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Steve

No, we haven’t left for Vegas yet and Ike had no effect on us…unless you count the hundreds of evacuees Austin took in. We didn’t even get any of the rain! Somehow, it hit the Houston-Galveston area and then hooked … Continue reading →

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1998: Return to Austin Phase 2 – Round Rock

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Steve

Within a month of my return to Austin, I had to find a new place to live and what better weekend for it to happen than during the first major rains signifying the end of Summer in Central Texas. It … Continue reading →

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1993: Silders tie the knot! Happy 15th Anniversary

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Steve

Fifteen years ago my two friends Paul and Helen made their marriage official. Official? Well, ever since their first date in 1986, they’ve acted like a married couple, especially in the arguing department: The Redskins v. the Bears, Chicago v. … Continue reading →

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Rock Band 2 trailer, in time for Sep 16 release…for Xbox360

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Steve

Rather weird that this awesome opening to the upcoming Rock Band 2 isn’t available on any of Harmonix’s sites. Still, it’s pretty funny to see the quartet from the first game getting challenged by a new set of rockers all … Continue reading →

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Happy 40th Birthday Julia Sawalha

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Steve

You know her as Saffron Monsoon, the level-headed, stick-in-the-mud daughter from Absolutely Fabulous. You may have also recognize her as the voice of Ginger, the rebellious hen from Chicken Run. Julia is more well known on UK TV in general. For me, … Continue reading →

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Pathfinder Beta is here at last, let the arguing begin!

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Steve

My friend had no luck scoring me a copy at this year’s GenCon. It was so popular that Paizo was sold out immediately. Or maybe they didn’t have enough made for the convention. Past experience from my brief stint “in … Continue reading →

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