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Sad Paris is Sad.
I realized this weekend that the dates for PaizoCon 2011 coincide with the final weekend of Portland Rose Festival.
It is very likely that the Navy staff to which I will be reporting in April has responsibilities associated with the Rose Festival, which will keep me from participating in PaizoCon.
That's not 100% certain, but it seems likely that I won't be able to attend this year. I'm very much bummed about this revelation. :(
That stinks. :(
Hope it works out otherwise. You're on the list of 'folks Wolf wants to meet'.
Thanks, Wolf. You're on my list of "would like to meet" folks, too. I will do my best, but things aren't looking good at the moment.
However, if anyone finds themselves in the San Diego area, please let me know. (Those of you on FB can always send me a message.) I currently live in Chula Vista.
Why? Who cares why man, do you always look a gift whor....uhm... horse in the mouth?I loves me some Dita Von Teese. God. Why is she so hot?I find myself becoming more and more of a fan of Dita Von Teese
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"Spouse: Marilyn Manson (m. 2005–2007)"
O_o
Now now...I am sure she does not exchange money for sex.
You should get another gig out here in San Diego, AZ! Preferably one that doesn't involve you working vampire hours.I'm fairly certain that Paizocon 2011 is out for me. Maybe next year.
Sad zombie is also sad!
I am hoping to be able to make the trip to Seattle work this year. It will be really cool to meet any of you who can make it (it would be cool to meet the rest of you too, but that will have to wait.)
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I find myself becoming more and more of a fan of Dita Von Teese
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"Spouse: Marilyn Manson (m. 2005–2007)"
O_o
That right there is listed amongst my biggest turn offs. That and anyone ever linked to Billy-Bob Thornton.
Question for Lynora or anyone else who might know. My wife posted this question on her FB page. I put the same question on mine, but I thought you might know:
"Does anyone have any experience with weighted blankets for a child's sensory issues/Autism/anxiety, etc?"
Thanks!
Weighted blankets don't really work very well for Bryce's sensory issues. He really needs that feeling of pressure, but he can also become super sensitive in certain areas of his body and not be able to tolerate any pressure there at all. At night he tends to meet his sensory needs by hugging his stuffed animals very tightly. When he does want a little extra pressure from his blankets he usually will ask for another comforter. Currently he has five on his bed and he can change how many are actually on him whenever he likes. This seems to work better for him than an actual weighted blanket.
Hope that helps.
Thanks, Wolf. You're on my list of "would like to meet" folks, too. I will do my best, but things aren't looking good at the moment.
However, if anyone finds themselves in the San Diego area, please let me know. (Those of you on FB can always send me a message.) I currently live in Chula Vista.
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
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Question for Lynora or anyone else who might know. My wife posted this question on her FB page. I put the same question on mine, but I thought you might know:
"Does anyone have any experience with weighted blankets for a child's sensory issues/Autism/anxiety, etc?"
Thanks!
Weighted blankets don't really work very well for Bryce's sensory issues. He really needs that feeling of pressure, but he can also become super sensitive in certain areas of his body and not be able to tolerate any pressure there at all. At night he tends to meet his sensory needs by hugging his stuffed animals very tightly. When he does want a little extra pressure from his blankets he usually will ask for another comforter. Currently he has five on his bed and he can change how many are actually on him whenever he likes. This seems to work better for him than an actual weighted blanket.
Hope that helps.
Thanks, Lynora. This does help. Fortunately, Tasha's case isn't quite so severe. She finds that the weighted vest she can use at school does provide some help, but the school counselor & psychologist have suggested trying a weighted blanket several times a day to help calm her down and keep her focused.
Tasha seems to have more of an anxiety issue, perhaps combined with mild to moderate sensory integration problems. We're still in the diagnosis phase, because a lot of this seems to get worse at school, so there's a huge psychological component, aside from the physiological stuff.
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Thanks, Wolf. You're on my list of "would like to meet" folks, too. I will do my best, but things aren't looking good at the moment.
However, if anyone finds themselves in the San Diego area, please let me know. (Those of you on FB can always send me a message.) I currently live in Chula Vista.
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
::marks October down on the calendar...and wonders how best to prepare:: ;)
Looking forward to meeting you Uri!
Thanks, Wolf. You're on my list of "would like to meet" folks, too. I will do my best, but things aren't looking good at the moment.
However, if anyone finds themselves in the San Diego area, please let me know. (Those of you on FB can always send me a message.) I currently live in Chula Vista.
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
I am sure you are easy enough to deal with.
....breast that makes my fur stand up and say good morning?I loves me some Dita Von Teese. God. Why is she so hot?I find myself becoming more and more of a fan of Dita Von Teese
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"Spouse: Marilyn Manson (m. 2005–2007)"
O_o
Your love of 40's actresses?
Actually, there is something about her...
I knew it would be you or Urizen. My money was actually on Urizen, so now I owe myself $5000. I hope I don't get a visit from the leg-breakers this time.
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Thanks, Wolf. You're on my list of "would like to meet" folks, too. I will do my best, but things aren't looking good at the moment.
However, if anyone finds themselves in the San Diego area, please let me know. (Those of you on FB can always send me a message.) I currently live in Chula Vista.
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
Actually I will say that Uri is one of those guys who really would be welcome in my home anytime. We're really hoping that he and the other guys can make it out here again this year since we will not be attending PaizoCon either.
I knew it would be you or Urizen. My money was actually on Urizen, so now I owe myself $5000. I hope I don't get a visit from the leg-breakers this time.....breast that makes my fur stand up and say good morning?I loves me some Dita Von Teese. God. Why is she so hot?I find myself becoming more and more of a fan of Dita Von Teese
yum
"Spouse: Marilyn Manson (m. 2005–2007)"
O_o
Your love of 40's actresses?
Actually, there is something about her...
Sometimes, one slips past me. At least my drow brother from another mother came up with the pinch-hit. :P
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Sorry to hear that a lot of you won't be able to make it to PaizoCon. I hope we have enough for a FaWTable. I wonder if Gary and Sara Marie are too traumatized from last year to sit with us this year...
Well we've been recruiting new members, so I'm sure you can round up some FaWTL Knights to lead to another perfect score Badgah.
And welcome home buddy, we missed you. :)
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Sometimes, one slips past me. At least my drow brother from another mother came up with the pinch-hit. :PI knew it would be you or Urizen. My money was actually on Urizen, so now I owe myself $5000. I hope I don't get a visit from the leg-breakers this time.....breast that makes my fur stand up and say good morning?I loves me some Dita Von Teese. God. Why is she so hot?I find myself becoming more and more of a fan of Dita Von Teese
yum
"Spouse: Marilyn Manson (m. 2005–2007)"
O_o
Your love of 40's actresses?
Actually, there is something about her...
Hey, if we don't get 'em coming, then we'll get 'em going. ;)
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
::marks October down on the calendar...and wonders how best to prepare:: ;)
Looking forward to meeting you Uri!
If I could manage to pull it off where I could pull you, Eric, and Sebastian on the same event, it would be cool. And I promise, there won't be any mention of carousing donkey shows.
This time. :P
Thanks, Wolf. You're on my list of "would like to meet" folks, too. I will do my best, but things aren't looking good at the moment.
However, if anyone finds themselves in the San Diego area, please let me know. (Those of you on FB can always send me a message.) I currently live in Chula Vista.
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
I am sure you are easy enough to deal with.
I'm still kicking myself for not meeting the SC people when I was down there last. Hopefully this year I can be down there longer and be able to meet Moorluck and everyone.
Actually I will say that Uri is one of those guys who really would be welcome in my home anytime. We're really hoping that he and the other guys can make it out here again this year since we will not be attending PaizoCon either.
As much as it would be cool to meet a whole bunch of faces in person that I know through Paizo and FB as well as being introduced to new ones, I personally don't want to be gaming 24/7. I want to be ... Captain Adventure! /throws_on_cape_fastened_by_safetypin
That and I'd probably die of alcohol poisoning if I hung out with N'wah. But the evening would be glorious! :P
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
So I'd have a better chance of heading out your way again. And besides, you guys were great hosts to me. I know Woody, Taig, Sharoth, and Shiny were willing to let me crash back at their awesome suite on a bed for free and I'm sure it'd been ten times more comfortable for me than the couch ... and that you guys are both smokers ... but I had a great time couch surfing those four overnights with you guys. Again, thanks for having me. =)
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I'm still kicking myself for not meeting the SC people when I was down there last. Hopefully this year I can be down there longer and be able to meet Moorluck and everyone.
Anytime you find yourself down here we would be thrilled to meet ya somewhere. That or if we can pull another FawtlCon off this year maybe you could even make that. :)
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Actually I will say that Uri is one of those guys who really would be welcome in my home anytime. We're really hoping that he and the other guys can make it out here again this year since we will not be attending PaizoCon either.As much as it would be cool to meet a whole bunch of faces in person that I know through Paizo and FB as well as being introduced to new ones, I personally don't want to be gaming 24/7. I want to be ... Captain Adventure! /throws_on_cape_fastened_by_safetypin
That and I'd probably die of alcohol poisoning if I hung out with N'wah. But the evening would be glorious! :P
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
So I'd have a better chance of heading out your way again. And besides, you guys were great hosts to me. I know Woody, Taig, Sharoth, and Shiny were willing to let me crash back at their awesome suite on a bed for free and I'm sure it'd been ten times more comfortable for me than the couch ... and that you guys are both smokers ... but I had a great time couch surfing those four overnights with you guys. Again, thanks for having me. =)
Well the smoking thing is something we feel bad about, and it may not be an issue in the future... but Uri you are a great guy to have around, even my kids loved you buddy.
rebuttal.Thanks, Wolf. You're on my list of "would like to meet" folks, too. I will do my best, but things aren't looking good at the moment.
However, if anyone finds themselves in the San Diego area, please let me know. (Those of you on FB can always send me a message.) I currently live in Chula Vista.
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
I am sure you are easy enough to deal with.
I would have so tasered that guy.:)
Actually I will say that Uri is one of those guys who really would be welcome in my home anytime. We're really hoping that he and the other guys can make it out here again this year since we will not be attending PaizoCon either.As much as it would be cool to meet a whole bunch of faces in person that I know through Paizo and FB as well as being introduced to new ones, I personally don't want to be gaming 24/7. I want to be ... Captain Adventure! /throws_on_cape_fastened_by_safetypin
That and I'd probably die of alcohol poisoning if I hung out with N'wah. But the evening would be glorious! :P
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
So I'd have a better chance of heading out your way again. And besides, you guys were great hosts to me. I know Woody, Taig, Sharoth, and Shiny were willing to let me crash back at their awesome suite on a bed for free and I'm sure it'd been ten times more comfortable for me than the couch ... and that you guys are both smokers ... but I had a great time couch surfing those four overnights with you guys. Again, thanks for having me. =)
I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.
I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
Maybe you guys should post a "significant other entertainment" thread in the Paizocon forum. If enough people request it, perhaps Paizo can arrange some non-gamer activities each day - tourist stuff. I know they're not a huge group, but one of their staff might be willing to play tour guide or help arrange some pro events. There's gotta be enough to near Seattle to keep anyone entertained.
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Maybe you guys should post a "significant other entertainment" thread in the Paizocon forum. If enough people request it, perhaps Paizo can arrange some non-gamer activities each day - tourist stuff. I know they're not a huge group, but one of their staff might be willing to play tour guide or help arrange some pro events. There's gotta be enough to near Seattle to keep anyone entertained.I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
That sounds like a pretty good idea to me!
Maybe you guys should post a "significant other entertainment" thread in the Paizocon forum. If enough people request it, perhaps Paizo can arrange some non-gamer activities each day - tourist stuff. I know they're not a huge group, but one of their staff might be willing to play tour guide or help arrange some pro events. There's gotta be enough to near Seattle to keep anyone entertained.I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
Awesome idea. Even though my wife is sending me off by myself and staying home with the kid. She is really pretty awesome.:)
That sounds like a pretty good idea to me!Maybe you guys should post a "significant other entertainment" thread in the Paizocon forum. If enough people request it, perhaps Paizo can arrange some non-gamer activities each day - tourist stuff. I know they're not a huge group, but one of their staff might be willing to play tour guide or help arrange some pro events. There's gotta be enough to near Seattle to keep anyone entertained.I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
Will there be a Treppa-Puffin at PaizoCon? ;)
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The cafeteria has been serving these low fat specials, so I thought I would try one. Buffalo chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and a side salad (and I got a cookie - okay that ruins the low fat part). Anyway, my chicken wasn't cooked. I took a couple of bites from the thinner end, and then got to a not so good looking part, so I cut further in and it wasn't done. I'm done with that cafeteria food. I took it back and got a refund, because I didn't want any of their nasty food. Now I don't know what I am going to eat. I kept the side salad and the cookie, and I have some crackers, so I guess that will be my lunch.
Signed, Hungry Angel
Well the smoking thing is something we feel bad about, and it may not be an issue in the future...
+1 if you guys give it a go-around. It won't be easy. I'm going to be laying off the hard sauce indefinitely as much as I enjoy it. I think you can understand that one, even though we're different personality types under its sweet embrace. ;-)
That and I'd see a subscription here in your future. *nudge*
but Uri you are a great guy to have around, even my kids loved you buddy.
I had a great time with the kids! But I had a greater time giving them back to you when I had to go home. Heheheh! But man, your baby girl was in tears every time each one of us had to leave. I think she enjoyed our company more than the boys did.
I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.
I have never been to a con. And Origins is right here in Columbus. And GenCon is in Indianapolis three hours away (or two if I'm down in Cincy that weekend). I would go to GenCon if I could find a way to crash with people I do know. I wouldn't do the whole event; just the weekend.
The cafeteria has been serving these low fat specials, so I thought I would try one. Buffalo chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and a side salad (and I got a cookie - okay that ruins the low fat part). Anyway, my chicken wasn't cooked. I took a couple of bites from the thinner end, and then got to a not so good looking part, so I cut further in and it wasn't done. I'm done with that cafeteria food. I took it back and got a refund, because I didn't want any of their nasty food. Now I don't know what I am going to eat. I kept the side salad and the cookie, and I have some crackers, so I guess that will be my lunch.
Signed, Hungry Angel
You can always resort to cannibalism, well that may not be a good idea. ;)
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Will there be a Treppa-Puffin at PaizoCon? ;)That sounds like a pretty good idea to me!Maybe you guys should post a "significant other entertainment" thread in the Paizocon forum. If enough people request it, perhaps Paizo can arrange some non-gamer activities each day - tourist stuff. I know they're not a huge group, but one of their staff might be willing to play tour guide or help arrange some pro events. There's gotta be enough to near Seattle to keep anyone entertained.I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.
Finally, I think my girl would have serious issues if I went to Seattle ... and she did not ... and she's has 0% gamer in her ... and would be bored to tears. Which makes it difficult for me.
We're trying to figure that out. If so, our schedule is going to be pretty tight! We're looking though.
The cafeteria has been serving these low fat specials, so I thought I would try one. Buffalo chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and a side salad (and I got a cookie - okay that ruins the low fat part). Anyway, my chicken wasn't cooked. I took a couple of bites from the thinner end, and then got to a not so good looking part, so I cut further in and it wasn't done. I'm done with that cafeteria food. I took it back and got a refund, because I didn't want any of their nasty food. Now I don't know what I am going to eat. I kept the side salad and the cookie, and I have some crackers, so I guess that will be my lunch.
Signed, Hungry Angel
Ewww. Raw chicken. Blech. That is just too icky. :(
I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.I have never been to a con. And Origins is right here in Columbus. And GenCon is in Indianapolis three hours away (or two if I'm down in Cincy that weekend). I would go to GenCon if I could find a way to crash with people I do know. I wouldn't do the whole event; just the weekend.
I've only ever been to GenCon. I was only able to go for one day, so I didn't really get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. There is so much going on all the time there. I'd love to go to PaizoCon someday, but it won't be this year.
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Ewww. Raw chicken. Blech. That is just too icky. :(The cafeteria has been serving these low fat specials, so I thought I would try one. Buffalo chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and a side salad (and I got a cookie - okay that ruins the low fat part). Anyway, my chicken wasn't cooked. I took a couple of bites from the thinner end, and then got to a not so good looking part, so I cut further in and it wasn't done. I'm done with that cafeteria food. I took it back and got a refund, because I didn't want any of their nasty food. Now I don't know what I am going to eat. I kept the side salad and the cookie, and I have some crackers, so I guess that will be my lunch.
Signed, Hungry Angel
I doubt I ate enough undercooked bits to get sick from it, but I'll be all the more angry if I do.
I've only ever been to GenCon. I was only able to go for one day, so I didn't really get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. There is so much going on all the time there. I'd love to go to PaizoCon someday, but it won't be this year.
Given that I will be enrolling into school and hoping I might have a job concurrently, I realize where my priorities will need to be, so I have be realistic as to what coup I can respectively pull off.
I've only ever been to GenCon. I was only able to go for one day, so I didn't really get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. There is so much going on all the time there. I'd love to go to PaizoCon someday, but it won't be this year.Given that I will be enrolling into school and hoping I might have a job concurrently, I realize where my priorities will need to be, so I have be realistic as to what coup I can respectively pull off.
mm school and work gotta love that combo. Just got a call from the staffing agency and the client company has hit a slow time, so they don't need me anymore. Looks like I will ask my other part time employment if they can give me more hours. Gotta love tax season. Plus still looking for another job to really help me out.
I know exactly how you feel- my wife IS a gamer, and I despair of taking her to cons and such because it's just not her cup of tea.I have never been to a con. And Origins is right here in Columbus. And GenCon is in Indianapolis three hours away (or two if I'm down in Cincy that weekend). I would go to GenCon if I could find a way to crash with people I do know. I wouldn't do the whole event; just the weekend.
Like GenCon WAY more than Origins.
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Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
::marks October down on the calendar...and wonders how best to prepare:: ;)
Looking forward to meeting you Uri!
If I could manage to pull it off where I could pull you, Eric, and Sebastian on the same event, it would be cool. And I promise, there won't be any mention of carousing donkey shows.
This time. :P
Since Sebastian is actually a sentient virtual construct created by Gary, I doubt you'll get to see him.
Eric's involvement in the Witness Protection program restricts his activities, so you might not get to see him either.
Depending on expenses, my lady has a cousin that's due to get married in October in San Diego. I've already pre-warned her that there'll be some people I'd like to get a bite to eat with if we do end up going.
Regardless of online perception, I'm actually very easy to deal with in person.
<crickets chirping>
Guys?
::marks October down on the calendar...and wonders how best to prepare:: ;)
Looking forward to meeting you Uri!
If I could manage to pull it off where I could pull you, Eric, and Sebastian on the same event, it would be cool. And I promise, there won't be any mention of carousing donkey shows.
This time. :P
Since Sebastian is actually a sentient virtual construct created by Gary, I doubt you'll get to see him.
Eric's involvement in the Witness Protection program restricts his activities, so you might not get to see him either.
I thought Gary as a virtual construct as well.