They set up the hay-bale spider at the pumpkin patch!!
Slept in until about 10, and then we toddled off to the Renfaire. Highlights of the day were Johnny Fox, Hack & Slash, Swami Yohmahmi, Horsemen, Bear-baiting and Witch Trial, and time at the Kadon games building again. BHK and I swapped off on taking pictures with the new camera – viewable here.
BHK got pulled into participation on two shows, as well – As Hack’s Mom in the Cruel and Unusual Show, and face-spike examiner (she got to keep the spike – eww) at the Swami’s. Also obtained was a Swami Yo sticker.
We looked at quite a few boardgames, but none grabbed us hard enough for an immediate purchase. I was a little disappointed in Y, (it seemed a bit limited) but Star may have some longer-term potential – maybe a bit too much like go, though. I’d say that my favorite of the wooden games so far is still Quintillions– I’m tempted to make my own set as well as purchase the original from the source. The Kadon people have some nifty plastic art/ game boards… I wouldn’t mind commissioning a custom 8×8 volcano-type one with a frosted transparent bottom for playing sleestak/pylon icehouse games.
Food Sampled at the Fair by BHK and/or me –
Mac & Cheese on a stick.
BBQ Turkey on a bun (BHK only)
Deep-fried Oreos (I wonder how many days-worth of calories *that* was?)
Broccoli Cheese Soup in a bread bowl
[edit: Chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick!]
A ton of water / diet pepsi
Went right from the Rennfest to the in-laws for supper… like we could eat anything after all of that stuff… still, I managed a plate, sans seconds.
snagged from all over-
1. Whats something thats heavily weighing on your mind?
Solidification of current programming tasks overseas. taking time, doing it right.
2. Whats one thing you’ve learned from a good friendship gone bad?
Communication is key.
3. Whats one thing you’ve learned lately from love?
There’s a time to lead, and a time to follow… mostly though, it’s a time to walk side by side.
4. Is there anyone special in your life in general at the moment?
Dern tootin’!
5. Whats a happy time you’ve had in the past week?
I’ve had quite a few! Review the last 7 days in the journal for more info. Overall, I just love being with BHK.
6. Is there anything in your past that you’d like to try again?
I don’t want one of those weird time-travel paradox things to break my current existance, which is pretty dang keen. a simulation viewer, sure, I wouldn’t mind seeing a few revisions on key events in school, socialization, and so on.
7. Who do/did you like to spend your nights with?
BHK, Newt, Pye.
8. Are you an emotional person?
I certainly can be.
9. Are you self conscious?
I can be shy at times, or concerned about “bull in a china shop” syndrome.
10. Do you think of others before yourself?
Generally so, but I have lapses.
11. What’s something that can always make you feel better?
BHK hugs, Newt Headbutts, Pye flurfies.
THERE IS NO NUMBER 12. Why do people remove questions?!?!
13. Where do you see yourself this time next year?
Pretty much the same, only more stable financially and physically.
14. Do you tend to make relationships complicated?
I try to simplify them.
15. Who do you feel the most comfortable around?
BHK
16. Is there something that you’re waiting for?
I tend to take things as they come – But I’m looking forward to October.
17. One thing you’re not looking forward to?
Getting my fillings next week. I am looking forward to *after* getting them, though.
18. How do you feel about change?
It can be good, it can be bad. Take ’em both and there you have… the facts of life.
19. What are you most looking forward to?
The rest of my life.
20. What are your plans for your next birthday?
That’s in February… I don’t know just yet, but I imagine it’ll involve family, cake and a buttered nose.
21. Do you even care about your birthday?
Not really… I like the social gathering, cake and presents, though!!
22. Do you think anyone in general out there loves you?
I feel certain that it’s so.
23. When do you think the world will end?
My world, humanity as a whole, or planet earth? I think that Earth will be a round a long time, Man, not as long. Me, not as long as that. I suspect that the end of mankind will be the result of either a terrible disease or accident beyond our control. I fear no zombies, aliens or plastics.
24. Whats the most expensive piece of clothing you own?
One of my business suits, I think. A single piece? A jacket, I guess. Not too expensive.
25. Why do you drive the car you have right now?
Our car was a gift to BHK for graduation Law school… and/or a wedding present, depending on who you ask/time of day.
26. Do you still talk to the person you LAST kissed?
Well, yes.
27. Have you ever seen your best friend cry?
Yes.
28. What kind of vitamins did you take as a kid?
Variable – we didn’t take ’em regularly, but Flintstones, and generic kids stuff from the GNC.
There is no 29, either.
30. Did you get any compliments today?
Yes, BHK was very complimentary to me all day today.
31. Are you friends with your neighbors?
We’re friendly, but not friends. Most are nice folks, I’d like to get to know ’em better.
32. What were you just thinking about?
How to develop a lightbox board for multiple game use – fun to play in the dark!
33 disappeared, too!
34. When was the last time you drove more than 15 minutes?
Drove? A long time. Rode? The In-laws from the renfest
35. Have you ever had a crush your on your sister’s/brother’s friend?
Nah, too broad a age difference.
36. What’s your favorite smell?
Tough call. I like baking bread, pine (natural, not synthetic), BHK and Newt. Pye when he’s been in the sun.
37. Have you ever been on a roller coaster?
Yes, many… but not for ages.
38. Do you care what others think about you?
As a whole, not really. Some others are more important than other others.
39 went away as well
40. What do you do all the time in a car?
play punchbuggy with BHK
41. Do you trust people easily?
Not really. I like people easily, though.
Dude, no 42 either
43. Do you think you’ll be married in 10 months?
I hope so, since I am now!
44. What do you look forward to in the next 3 months?
Christmastime, cool weather.
45. Who was the last person you called?
Larry
46. What happened at 10:00 am today?
A shower.
47. What’s your ring tone?
The loudest, most annoying ring in the deault set. (I almost always set it to vibe only, however)
48. Do you have any pets?
Newton (cat), Pyewacket (cat), and any assorted outdoor nature we can feed.
49. What were you doing at 9 pm last night?
Playing Fluxx with the Annapolis Chapter of GCoM.
50. Are your parents married/divorced/separated?
Divorced. Mother remarried over a decade ago.
1 year ago – october plans for in-laws meetup, geotagged photos, comedy show, go game
2 years ago – confirmed Deerfield condo, iguanas, wonder woman, pb&h, 2nd life, songs meme, quizzies
3 years ago -future life, fly-eating bot, living in Broward, Maroon, tracking Ivan,Danny’s students read my lj, on call all weekend, HIP/Bag lady
4 years ago – Run, Trism-Gollum, Run, robot zoo, dirty-sounding words, palm-day atwork, lifetime membership in there, time marks the beginning of the end for prop2
5 years ago – oatmeal, remembrance rant, touch screen voting, flash CAD thingie.
6 years ago – hardscrabble, Daily Life in Chaucer’s England, (and other daily life books), good things
7 years ago – saw a black tip shark, conch fritters, everway 
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