Monthly Archives: August 2004

Nolympics

Posted on August 31,2004 by Toren

I saw the other day the cover of the papers read that the Olympic pooh bahs “warn” Canada to put more money into sports/athletics. I have a better front page: Toren warns Canada to put more money into health care, … Continue reading →

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Blood and free stuff

Posted on August 31,2004 by Toren

So I have a family reunion this Saturday afternoon. Anyone feel like spending the day with me and my wacky family? Mom says: “White Rock, Legion Camp Ground, 16327 Beach Road, Surrey, and it is just before the border, turn … Continue reading →

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I should have stayed home and worked but instead

Posted on August 31,2004 by Toren

Andria and I made up a card game called 13 Horn Chandelier today.

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Con-Genital

Posted on August 29,2004 by Toren

I just spent the entire weekend running a gaming con. It was fun but I’m very drained. I’ll have stories to tell, but later. Thanks Stewie for buying me Chinese food for dinner to put that spring back in my … Continue reading →

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More travel stories

Posted on August 26,2004 by Toren

I got on the #99 at Commercial heading back to my place and the bus driver opened all of the doors and at least two thirds of the people at the bus stop went in without paying or showing their … Continue reading →

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O!

Posted on August 26,2004 by Toren

I was walking across “the” street today, and almost got to the other side when at 1:00 I saw a car turning right, towards me. I was about 10′ from the sidewalk, in the intersection. It wasn’t going particularly fast, … Continue reading →

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Yupdate

Posted on August 25,2004 by Toren

I went to the PNE today and watched the Superdogs – twice! And had a taro popsicle. Knitting in the Buff program for tonight included: Reboot: “Enzo the Smart” Eps 4 and 5 of Buffy, second season Extreme Ghostbusters: “True … Continue reading →

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“I am victorious!”

Posted on August 23,2004 by Toren

There’s an interesting and amusing radio article on the 30th anniversary of D&D here: http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=3858560 Just click on the link to hear it in Realplayer or Mediaplayer – with real battle sounds!

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It’s getting colder out – and I’m happy

Posted on August 23,2004 by Toren

I feel bad about missing the video game movie party, but my date went late and by 8:30 I didn’t feel like taking transit (nor did I want to spend the two bucks after eating out all day) – we … Continue reading →

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My character’s a girl

Posted on August 22,2004 by Toren

I have a friend who doesn’t allow cross-gender roleplaying in the groups he runs. I’m not sure why. But, here’s an interesting article on the subject: http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/columns/play18aug04.html I personally have played a few different female characters. In one D&D campaign … Continue reading →

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