Thirsty Thoughts

So long thanks for all the good times

2008-03-05T05:14:00.000-08:00

Gary Gygax, Dungeons & Dragons creator, dies
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) -- Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy
game
Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died
Tuesday morning at his home in Lake Geneva. He was 69.
He had been suffering from health problems for several years, including
an abdominal aneurysm, said his wife, Gail Gygax.
Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 using
medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game known for its
oddly
shaped dice became a hit, particularly among teenage boys, and
eventually was turned into video games, books and movies.
Gygax always enjoyed hearing from the game's legion of devoted fans,
many of whom would stop by the family's home in Lake Geneva, about 55
miles southwest of Milwaukee, his wife said. Despite his declining
health, he hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as
January, she said.
"It really meant a lot to him to hear from people from over the years
about how he helped them become a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, what
he
gave them," Gygax said. "He really enjoyed that."
Dungeons & Dragons players create fictional characters and carry out
their adventures with the help of complicated rules. The quintessential
geek pastime, it spawned a wealth of copycat games and later inspired a
whole genre of computer games that's still growing in popularity.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Besides his wife, Gygax is survived
bysix children.

The new monday night hot spot.

2008-01-22T19:01:00.000-08:00

Heya folks,

J.Edwin Bishop is running a show on Monday nights thats alot of fun! The idea here is that since the writers strike is on lets make our own. Starting at 8pm there we be a weekly play put on based on some of televisions bes..er worst. Also there will be music to follow and readings or whatever. So if your looking for something to do on Mondays or wanna show off your stuff head down the the 400 bar. Here is a snipet of last weeks show enjoy!

later, dady

Rearm yourself!!

2008-01-19T05:35:00.000-08:00

I thought I was done with consoles. Now look what the bastards have done....'

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29799.html

2007

2008-01-07T12:52:00.000-08:00

While at work I have the pleasure of listening intently to music. Minneapolis is also lucky to have several public stations without commercial interruption. However music is very different today. Some would argue it's all commercial anyways, and to some degree I am of the same opinion. Ever heard a great single and bought the album only to hear a whole lot of shite? Seems the complete album is disappearing. Critics often hold that exact sentiment. while I tend to be rather cynical, I choose to remain optimistic for the future of the album and music in general.

Top Ten albums of 2007:
#1 Meaning of 8 - Cloud Cult
http://www.cloudcult.com/
#2 Challengers- The New Pornographers
http://www.thenewpornographers.com/
#3 100 days and 100 nights- Sharon Jones and the Dapp kings
http://www.daptonerecords.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings.html
#4 The Undisputed Truth- Brother Ali
http://www.myspace.com/brotherali
#5 Writers Block- Peter, Bjorn, and John
http://www.peterbjornandjohn.com
#6 Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga- Spoon
http://www.spoontheband.com/index.html
#7 Sky Blue Sky- Wilco
http://www.wilcoworld.net
#8 We were dead before the ship even sank- Modest Mouse
http://www.modestmouse.com/photoblog/?p=346
#9 None Shall Pass- AESOP Rock
http://www.myspace.com/aesoprockwins
#10 Beyond- Dinosaur Jr.
http://www.dinosaurjr.com

4th Edition...meh

2007-12-29T05:48:00.000-08:00

It's a good time to talk about D&D's alignment. If your not aware, folks around the world are tore up about Will Smith's recent comments about Hitler. I don't know the exact quote but it was something along the lines of, "I don't think Hitler got up each day and said, "I am going to do very evil things today." No I think he got up each day thinking he was doing good." Bam that's Lawful evil; At least the way I think of it. Alignment gets all it's power from the fact that any real life situation can be sumed up by an alignment. However, the changing of the system has me worried. More and more each day folks are putting morale decisions into simple, "Good" and "Evil" categories. Nothing will ever be that simple, no matter how hard they try to force it.

That got me thinking about my own alignment. I guess the young man beneath the crown is neutral good. In fact I think most Americans fit that alignment. I would like to be chaotic. Life would be far more interesting. The thing about America though, is we are an extremely lawful nation. There just is not a lot of room for chaotic individuals. Kind of ironic being that we call ourselves "Home of the Brave, land of the free." Whats worse is neutral alignments change with the wind. A real 50/50 split of Law and chaos. Makes folks primed for manipulation. Simplifying alignment in 4th edition in my mind is a subtle attempt to dumb down a smart game. And thats just too damn bad!

Oh alright already......

2007-12-18T05:47:00.001-08:00

I'm gonna give this a go because my D.C. Bro decided to start blogging. Look here

In the news, (well not really but I had one hell of a time spending my night at work looking for the story) Ron Paul's tea party money bomb was a record breaking success. I guess making 6 million dollars in donations in 24 hours doesn't count as news for Rupert's Faux. Of course if Rudy "911 man" did it you couldn't get wallbanger Hannity to take his dick out of his mouth.
Ron Paul did it again!

Ever heard of no knock warrants? Neither has Vang Khang who acted as anyone should in such an ordeal. Full story here.

Thats about it for now. Stay tuned for Dady Warbuxxx top 100 films of all time.

-Later Dady

A film daddy likes?

2007-01-20T07:54:00.000-08:00

Hey I went to the new movie plex out in Roseville by the mall last Monday. They really did not know what they were doing. First of all they should have made two entrances. One would be connected to the mall and another from the back outside. The only boxoffice is outside at a window with no canopy. I understand that it is hard to round everyone inside because of space, but for gods sake put up a cover from the elements. I have no problem with cold temps but many will complain about standing outside waiting. This oversight is going to cost them huge in the future. Then again they will just juice folks for their admission to pay for their grievances with the establishment. Nine bucks for off matinee films you can almost buy it when released on DVD. Otherwise its a beautiful building with all the bells and whistles like imitation butter sludge pumps. Comfy seating too.

The movie I saw was children of Men. The movie had Clive Owen and Juileanne Moore. It also had the guy who played the operative in Serenity and other stuff IM sure. Anyways this film takes place in England twenty years in the future where women across the globe have become infertile and no more children are being born. The governments fight hard to maintain order by creating refugee camps for non complaints and foreigners. In the middle of battles between the establishment and the uprising there is a women who has become pregnant and she is desperately seeking a human rights group to help her bring the baby into the world and find a cure for the infertility. Excellent writing and plot line here based on a book by P. D. James. I really enjoyed the film it went by fast and had incredible action sequences throughout. Great dystopian style story that has become popular over the years. Daddy says see it now or for sure when released to DVD.

directed by
daddy

This is the end...

2007-01-15T11:25:00.000-08:00

Heya just finished my final shift at the store and now a week of relaxation and then off to new adventures. Got my starter fixed it was actually the ignition switch which was worse than a starter. I got it all fixed tho and daddy force one is back in action. Not much to say here ill try and dig some news up for yall.

daddy
p.s.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6263787.stm
beheading was unintentional?

seis mas anos por chavez

2007-01-10T07:06:00.000-08:00

Hey there folks been awhile. New job coming up soon been saying good byes to old co-workers. Going to be odd starting over again.

Can global warming cause record lows? www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/news/07012007news.shtml

Looks like my starter is going out on the old gran prix not looking forward to fixing that. If I can that is.

DDO Thursday who is in?
Daddy

Its beginning to look a lot like a police beating...

2006-12-24T09:55:00.000-08:00

Hey yall in spirit of the holiday I thought id throw in a few of the 5-0's recent best hits.
www.policeone.com/investigations/articles/1198516/
www.policeone.com/investigations/articles/1188410/
www.policeone.com/investigations/articles/136832/
www.policeone.com/investigations/articles/116926/

How about one for us
www.policeone.com/investigations/articles/1198103/

daddy

Happy Christmas

2006-12-22T11:34:00.000-08:00

Yes happy Christmas indeed. In fact if I ever own a business the proper procedure will be to wish folks a "happy Christmas." Just wanna see folks react to being wished a joyful holiday with a non traditional method.

Man behind my counter: "Happy Christmas!"

Customer: "It is merry Christmas."

Man "sure, whatever, that's how we say it here."

Customer: "that's how your islama fascist friends must say it too."

Me: say nothing but motion towards my crotch with hands.

anyhoo the city pages had an article by Jim Walsh that was like insurgent's cop training in MPLS. Only Walsh got blown away before even firing one shot. He does tell a story about a perp hitting a cop in the throat from 50 yards away while laying on the ground. "Sometimes the bad guys get lucky." look for it next time ya out.

Also listen for commercials about dui lawyers and bail bonds companies. These mock advertisements are a shame. They make it sound comical to get a dui and that you are lucky they are here to help. One hand scratches the other I guess those lousy fuckers!

Goodbye 2006 come on 2007
daddy

Milk milk lemonade....

2006-12-19T11:27:00.000-08:00

Hey did yall see the 30 box car pile up in coon crapids? It was pretty much in the backyard of a work buddies house. At least he got some peace and quiet trains run on the hour all day and night.

Tam Tam's African restaurant here on the west bank is terrific. I wished id gone sooner. gotta like African and Indian inspired foods though.

Daddy did some x-mas shopping since Santa is in jail this year so expect some goodies.

The Deer Hunter is considered a great movie. I found it was kind of a let down. A very long movie trying to establish a brotherhood that will forever be changed by Vietnam war and PTS disorder. Skip it and watch Apocalypse now these three hours are much better invested.

daddy sang bass...

Hold steady fans wtf??

2006-12-16T09:01:00.000-08:00

I would like to know why people like the hold steady other than that they used to be a local band and that they name drop Minnesota towns and streets. I admit I was suckered in by one song that I found amusing and clever. The rest of the album is terrible. Please let me know why this band is appearing on so many best of 2006 music lists?

Looks like my new job is going to require two weeks of daytime training. Boo. I look forward to the change though and expect good things. My old friend Katie from high school and I will be sharing a desk. Look forward to more news. IM sure your dying to find out what will happen for daddy.

"A Scanner Darkly" is proving to be an even better read than I first thought. P.K. Dick is an excellent writer check him out next time your at the shop or borrow one of mine. Seriously do yourself the favor.

time for sleep
daddy

sry no copypasta

2006-12-14T07:58:00.000-08:00

I read in the paper that sex offenders at least ones found guilty are required now to admit what they have done in therapy or receive longer sentences. So even if the defendant never pleads guilty and never takes a plea bargain he is forced into a decision on whether to stay in jail longer or admit something they may not have done. WTF

anybody know anything about mystery shopping? I was thinking of giving it a part time trial to see if I can make some cash on the side. Let me know if anyone has done this or knows anything about it.
Hasta luego,
Daddy

Santa has the right to....

2006-12-11T17:06:00.000-08:00

Heya folks hope you've gotten to see the new Home Depot commercial where a state trooper pulls Santa over in his helicopter and then precedes to search and detain Santa for not having any ID or registration. "I guess the gift giving is up to you this year."

The onion has long past into mediocrity but Noel Murray and av section does still contain a spark from time to time. I love the commentary of the damned section. Check it out sometime always hilarious. There is a reference to a movie with Chris Elliot the star of Get A Life. I can only hope Adult Swim ads this classic to its infamous time slot. You know the one that gives people an angry scowl and encourages comments like, "oh how I loath you pee wee!"

get well,
Daddy

Al Frankin and Garrison Keillor are Lee's buddies

2006-12-10T10:39:00.000-08:00

Another week gone by so quick. Looks to be the end of January when I will start my new job with Target Corp. At the alarm center. I look forward to a fresh start this year being as 2006 was one of the worst in terms of luck and well being. I attended my first rollergirls bout and had a good time. I cant say that I think ringside is the "place" to be but that is what the hard core boys like. I think of it like sitting behind the goal post when you would rather be on the 50 yard line. Also concrete and ass don't agree. I like the Dagger Dolls and think ill cheer them on. Lee's love mitzi was not too impressive in fact Jawbreaker lead the team. Expect DDO copies for Christmas the perfect gift.
Stay loose ya bastards
Daddy

Tuesday, Tuesday cant trust that day..

2006-12-05T05:31:00.002-08:00

Hey hey good news Diemer the infamous is going to join DDO soon. That makes two out of the six needed to roll on with the good times. Hit me up if interested I'd like to get the ball rolling on this. In other news, the U.S. plans a permanent base on the moon by 2020. I think its time we reach out beyond our little rock for the universes, however scared I am by whose at the helm. Good reading material on this subject is a collection called "The past through tomorrow" by Robert Heinlein. I know your thinking daddy dislikes Heinlein but never the less this is a good read. The stories are all short and take place about now until about a few hundred years ago. Each story jumps to the next generation and so on. My favorite section is about two men who build a corporation and get kids to fund it. The plan is to buy all the land on earth that is directly below the moon so they can own the moon and colonize it privately. That is impressive ideology for the forties and fifties.
daddy says stay warm kids.

payback

2006-12-02T08:32:00.000-08:00

Hey folks I recently applied for a new position with the company and what do ya know? A buck raise and a fresh new start for daddy this Christmas. The schedule sounds to be Monday thru Friday overnights still. IM not sure but there may be some weekends in there ill let brenn know so his poker game can live on. Besides it aint poker without daddy holiday. Vegas is a stone go lets put this thing on paper already!

DDO update still no brenn dammit. I was questing with some fellas who were funny and a good bunch. I then found out they were police officers in some town in Georgia. They began to talk about new York and how the feds got involved and now that is the model for America. I enjoyed listening to them trash the gov and how they hate being revenue collectors. Then one of em says, " I wish we could just do what we are supposed to do, make sure people are doing what they are supposed to be doing." I was pretty much quiet until this bastard let out this last comment. I asked him if they have the blue wall in Georgia. They did not like that and I insisted that with the bad outcomes of so many situations they would need one to keep their jobs. Well I was booted from the party and that brings me back to my quest to start a meetup so I can enjoy my hobby without having to deal with the average maniac. Feel free to respond people.

Thanks for you time friends,
daddy

Return of the Warbucks

2006-11-28T09:35:00.000-08:00

Hey all its been awhile but IM back. Lets start with some news. Gentry plead guilty to the slaying of the ferocious animal known as "cubby". To hell with money, this turd should get time in the clink. What a goddamn coward. If Montgomery had testes he would dump this champion tame game slayer and go solo. Its good to hear that bloomberg is "disturbed" by the news of three unarmed men who were shot at fifty times by officers "but lets not jump to conclusions." I wonder if o'reily would expect to be shot at fifty times if he was leaving a strip club and being rowdy if Irish men were profiled as such? Expect fox news to pin medals on these dirty harrys'.

Picked up "naked Lunch" been wanting to read it for some time now. I'll let you know how it goes. Id love to hear what yall recommend for reading material just drop me a line and I'll try and get around to it.

I finaly know why Clint eastwood's female boxer movie was called "milliondollar baby." The film is the "baby" and million dollars is what he paid to win three academy awards. Does Morgan freeman know yet that he is officially the new James earl Jones? Enough with the damn narration. The guy will be doing B karate movies soon, get ready for that. The whole mess was uninspired and such a bore. Not a feel good movie; just an Im pissed off cause I wasted a rent movie. Hillary swank's southern accent is worse than tom hanks and he sounds like a backwards retard.
million dollar Baby is my WTF of the week.

be good spread love,
Daddy

DDO Meetup needs your help....

2006-11-25T11:16:00.000-08:00

Hey yall if interested I'd like to start a weekly guild in the always interesting world of D&D online. I have much experience with this game and could lead us through many entertaining evenings and mornings or whenever. There is a little bit of a commitment to make with this game. It requires at least six individuals to play through each quest so it is very group involved. There is a little cost to the game which ill explain. The game is on the cheap now, I have seen it for ten bucks on eBay less if you wait for the auction to end. There is a monthly fee which is standard for MMO style games if you get a quarterly or year package I think it comes to like ten bucks a month. You will also want a USB headset for online chat in game. Those can be picked up at any electronics outlet for fifteen bucks, I recommend the Play Station model it works just the same with your PC USB slot. So its like twenty five bucks to give it a shot because the first month is free with game. If anyone is interested they can post here or find me (daddywarbucks) through the regular channels. Look forward to hearing from ya. Look for more posts in the future on other subjects and such.
-daddy

2006-11-06T04:09:00.000-08:00