Okay, so... I just dropped $5 on a new Kung-Fu DVD. Because I like the classic 1970s Hong Kong Kung-Fu films, damnit.

The DVD case had a picture on the front of Jack Long (Sai Ga) and Mark Long (Goon Mo). Two actors who have done some great work in some other Wu-Tang titles I've seen.

The case reads "Stars Jack and Mark Long do battle once again...!"

I'm sold. I watched it tonight at work.

Apparently the company that sells these DVDs really doesn't care what movie they put *inside* the box. (They're all pretty much the same anyway, really.) The Longs were not actually in this movie anywhere that I could find, and if they were in it somewhere (maybe hiding behind a potted plant) they never actually did battle.

All of the photographs on the cover and back of the DVD case... were not actually in the movie. Anywhere. The fights pictured are apparently from some *other* kung-fu film, which actually starred these two. And where they must have fought.

No, this was a different movie. Which featured a 12-year-old and her grandfather fighting vampires. Now, this could also be cool, until you remember that these aren't the Bram Stoker vampires,. These are chinese vampires. Which, if you aren't familiar with these vampires:

The requirement to be a Chinese Vampire is a robe, a silly red hat, and you have to hop like a bunny. (All Chinese Vampires hop. Supposedly from rigor mortis- since they can't move their arms or legs, they all have to move in a stiff bounce.) These vampires also have big wax fangs. Huge wax fangs. Like walrus tusks.

It is hard to be an intimidating villian when you hop everywhere. It isn't going to happen. I don't care how hardass your kung-fu is.

It does get better from here, though. Really. The "Labyrinth of Death" (the name of the movie) is a maze made from white bedsheets. Vampires are killed and "poof" into plastic bats and spiders. The movie ends with a Power Ranger style battle versus monsters in big foam suits, complete with pewpew lazerbeams.

So, basically... this kinda' sucked. But not in the good way.

Wahoo this Saturday is the LAN party at the Best Western!!!!!! I've been working on stuff for the LAN all day today. I'm so psyched.

So roll call who is going to make it?

Oh yeah don't let me forget to bug Dan and Sean about it if I see them.

ps: Doesn't farve have Dan and Sean's phone numbers?

Allright, I'll try to get ahold of sean and dan. but apparently they havnt been around the store in awhile so im not sure if I'll be able to.

We are having a game this Monday at Jeremy's place. Please spread the word.

ps: It is Farve's turn, so I guess it is his game.

I'm so sorry for your loss there is nothing that I or anyone can say to make it better but I wish your mom you and your sister all my prayers.
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According to the Daily Record the services for Jeremy's dad are going to be Sunday at 2pm. Anyone that needs help getting to the services please feel free to call me at my home 2643730.

Um just in case you guys didn't realize it yet the Monday games are cancelled until further notice. If you guys still want to meet at the shop and play cards I'm all for that. If we can get in touch with the guys who don't use the blog I would appreciate it. I'll track Scott down, can either Farve or Dustin get in touch with the the two new guys.

Jeremy--Just to stress again that if there is anything I can do for you or your family please feel free to call me.

God I'm so sorry. Please do not hesitate to call me if you or your family need anything at all.

My father, Tony, died this morning at work from a massive heart attack. He complained that he had felt ill, and lost consciousness.

The hospital said that the attack was so severe, they doubt that they could have saved him even if he had passed out in the emergency room.

Services to be announced.

whos game is it tonight?

BagleCon Update - The deadline has passed for guaranteed reservations at the hotel. All unclaimed reservations (ie. Shatzer's Room, my room, and the convention room itself) have been taken out of the computer system. The rooms are no longer guaranteed, and have defaulted back to the normal rate of $89 + tax, based on availability.

If you still wanted a room, you'll now have to make reservations through me directly to get the $55 + tax rate. (Assuming any rooms are even still available.)

I will be updating the official page tonight.

Pretty sure its John's game.

So who's game is it tomorrow, anyway? I need to know if I have to hack out the next chapter of the mushroom farm tonight or not... <.<

That should be cool.

I watched the trailer for Super Smash Bros Brawlers, the new smash bros for the Nintendo Wii.
It looks like it will be the greatest game ever made.

Okay just to let you guys know. I did some research on the Atwood camp grounds in case Dustin's idea doesn't work.

1. They don't take reservations. It is first come first serve, but since this is going to be a monday we shouldn't have any issues getting a spot.

2. We can set up 2 tents on the lot that we rent, and have up to 6 people per lot. That seems to work well for us as well.

3. It is going to be $25 a night. So I figure if we set up on Monday and stay thru Wednesday that is only 2 nights. A mere $50 split four ways.... very cheap :)

So what do you guys think?

Well I meant to post this yesterday, but work got crazy....

Farve--Thanks for running a game, I had much fun (at Dustin's expense) and am looking forward to more. Hope you don't mind our input as we play, especially Dustin and I. We are only trying to help you avoid the mistakes we all make as we first start running a game.

Dustin--Thanks for being a good sport :)

So camping trip stuff.

Dustin--Did you get to talk to your cousin?

Farve--Can you go?

The dates for the trip are June 19th-June 21st. That is a Monday thru Wednesday. Does that sound good to you guys?

Im not doing it.....let dusty, or that sean kid.

Well this past Thursday I was rushed in an ambulance to the emergency room. I got to pass my first kidney stone!!! I thought I was a pretty tough guy... it brought me to tears. I've never had pain like that before. But not to worry, even though I'm very sore I'm being drugged.

Now you are all probably wondering why I'm sharing this. Well I was prepared to be evil this Monday evening, but now I'm ready to be motherf**cking evil!!!!!! SOMEONE PISS ME OFF I DARE YOU :P

yes jeremy 3.

Farva - Human Cleric

You said to start them at level 3?

Bubbles--No way dude you are just weird!!

Jeremy--Well if it did act as a mating call to bears the rest of us would at least have some entertainment....... :)

Farve--Bronze Dragon Sorcerer...... Heh heh heh I choose not to share this information via the blog because I'm all sneaky like that. :P

I so want to camp!!!!! Dustin can you get some time off? Maybe 3 days in the middle of the week? I can see us sitting at a pinic bench, next to a roaring campfire, playing Zombies or magic or something. GAMERS CAMPING RULES!