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So, today is my birthday.
Mother nature decided I should have shingles as an early birthday gift, but the meds I'm taking, despite causing stomach cramps, have almost cured the shingles, so that's something.
And I'm on vacation all week.

Where are you staying?
Merriot Hotel

What day are you getting there?
Wednesday afternoon

Who will you be rooming with?
Someone named Chal & 2 others

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
People I know, now & then. Depends on who all makes it.

What is the best way to find you?
There is no real best way. Exchange cell numbers, possibly? Before the con, obviously, so you can contact me.

Are there any panels you might be attending?
Not really sure.

What do you look like?
Male. White. Like, very white. Shaven head & face.

How tall are you?
6' give or take 1/4"

Can I talk to you?
If you really want to.

Can I touch you?
I'll hug just about anyone who wants one. But let me know before you start hugging, please. Handshakes are also fine for those not into hugs.

Can I visit your room?
No, Not my room; I'm just renting floor space.

Can I buy you drinks?
Only if I can choose them. I'm particular about what mixed drinks I'll partake in, & i wouldn't want you to waste your money on something I won't drink/finish.

Can I give you stuff?
Sure?

How long are you going?
I arrive Wednesday, leave Monday

Will you be going to parties?
If I'm welcome at any, sure.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Despite my username, I prefer to be called Meddwynn.

Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
If you want. Unless I'm invited out by others, in which case, you have to ask them. Also, I only pick up tabs for myself and a few select friends (most of those select friends are the ones absent this year. :( ), so make sure you bring $$ to cover yourself.

Can I take your picture?
I'd rather you didn't, but I can't physically stop you.

What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
None, really. Try to spend money wisely, I guess. :P

Might as well

Where are you staying?
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

What day are you getting there?
Thursday afternoon

Who will you be rooming with?
Krowsy & some of her friends

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
No clue. People I know, now & then. Most everyone seems to have plans, though. Some have cancelled on me outright. Others I often hang with aren't even attending.
In all honesty, the only reason I'm still bothering to go at this point is all the money already spent to get/stay there. Might be my last AC.

What is the best way to find you?
You really want to find me?

Are there any panels you might be attending?
I think there's a macro panel this year? That one, if there is one. Not really sure about any others.

What do you look like?
Male. White. Like, very white. Shaven head & face.

How tall are you?
6' give or take 1/4"

Can I talk to you?
If you really want to.

Can I touch you?
I'll hug just about anyone who wants one. But let me know before you start hugging, please. Handshakes are also fine for those not into hugs.

Can I visit your room?
No, Not my room; I'm just renting floor space.

Can I buy you drinks?
Only if I can choose them. I'm particular about what mixed drinks I'll partake in, & i wouldn't want you to waste your money on something I won't drink/finish.

Can I give you stuff?
Why would you want to?

Are you nice?
I think so. I try to be. Others may have different opinions; ask them.

How long are you going?
I arrive Thursday, leave Monday

Will you be going to parties?
If I'm welcome at any, sure.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Despite my username, I prefer to be called Meddwynn.

Can I look in your sketchbook?
Won't have one.

Can I draw in your sketchbook?
See above.

Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
If you want. Unless I'm invited out by others, in which case, you have to ask them. Also, I only pick up tabs for myself and a few select friends (most of those select friends are the ones absent this year. :( ), so make sure you bring $$ to cover yourself.

Can I take your picture?
I'd rather you didn't, but I can't physically stop you.

What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Most of them are already ruined, so none, really. Try to spend money wisely, I guess. :P

Once again, I'm looking for room space! Anyone able to help a guy out? ^.^;

Looks like I've found a room, as long as communications go through! Wish me luck!

Still looking for room space with anyone going.
I can pay my portion of the room fee in cash upon meeting up with you.
If I know you already, I can pay you up front via paypal.
I don't require a bed. I can sleep comfortably on the floor. All I need are a pillow and blankets, nothing more.
I won't be throwing any parties; all I'm needing is a room in which to safely keep my small amount of luggage, a place to sleep (a floor, as said above) and a place to shower and do hygiene stuff in the mornings.

I can't even order my plane tickets till I get a confirmed room, so I know what day to fly out on. -.-;

Thanks to my current isp, AT&T, being a dick with their service, I am without internet on my computer. Using the wife's comp, which I can only do when she's asleep, like now, or at work.

I have no idea how long this will last, but I will say as soon as I'm able, we're telling AT&T to fuck off, and getting Charter in it's place. 3x the current speed, and at $40 less per month.

I've since learned that the law is on my side.
As the no snake rule is an addendum, one added after I got Evergreen, it can only prevent me from getting a new snake, and cannot be retroactive. Evergreen was 'grandfathered in', so I cannot be forced to get rid of her.

Ok, after having just lost my eldest snake, Ruby, I was informed today when paying rent that suddenly our apartment has a no snake policy that -mysteriously- had been there from the day I moved in but was never mentioned, or seen in writing.

Now, we only had Ruby when we moved in, Evergreen was found later and adopted by us.
We were told that the entire complex was a no pet policy, save for medical use pets (seeing eye dogs, medically allowed pets cause of other disabilites, etc), but that snakes were OK because they didn't get out and make messes like a cat or dog might.

We've had 4 different managers at this complex, the newest one afraid of snakes. So, i'm pretty sure I know why this addendum is now in place, bitch.
I have been a very good tenant. Better than most, and have been told so. Now your going to pull this BS on me?
I just lost Ruby, and you're going to tell me I can't keep my only baby? You've changed rules to allow for ONE pet per apartment, dogs and cats shitting all over the complex, and you tell them they need to pick up after the pets, but don't enforce it with a pet ban...yet my snake, who stays in her little home until I fee her mice...who hasn't ever made a mess and will get no larger that 2 ft long, is not allowed?

Fuck you to hell and back, you wrinkled old sow. We only moved into this complex because we were told having a snake pet was ok.
Then you come in and start changing rules without telling anyone. I saw the last rules addendum. There was NOTHING about snakes written. Only about kids not riding their skateboards on the property, and to stop throwing cigarette butts on the parking lot.
How dare you shove this in my face. I am the only tenant with a snake, so i know this out of the blue rule is aimed at me.

I'm just so furious right now. I was hoping March would be a better month. It's not shaping out to be so far. :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34x6m-ahGIo

Accurate or not (obviously not), I really want to see this!

After sorting through 600+ submissions, 300+ journals (on FA alone), about the same on DA, and lastly over 100 e-mails, I can now post that I arrived safely.

It was great seeing everyone there. :)

Transformer Owl; a real owl, not some cartoon/comic/movie reference. Check this amazing creature out!

I want one.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFwg.....ature=youtu.be

I have my vacation time approved for AC, now I need to wait for my tax return to get tickets, etc...and when I know I have the money for it, see if I can find room space with someone. ^.^;

... or 'Ice is made of Satan & Evil.'

Where shall I begin? At the beginning, I guess.

My shift for work was 8:30am this morning. I promised a coworker I'd take them in when I left, so I left at 7:30am to get him, and breakfast @ McDonald's. As I live about 3minutes drive time from my place of employment, this SHOULD have been plenty of time.

Now, we have two 'streets' in my apartment complex, three if you want to count the entrance as a separate street. These streets connect at the entrance, and together at the other end with a curve; my street also having a circle on the other side of that curve. Like the letter 'D' with a period beside it.

D.

Like that there. Now, behind my car & to the left, across my street, is the dumpster. To back out towards the left, as icy as my road is, I felt would cause me to slide the back of my car into said dumpster, or the brick wall surrounding it. So I reverse to the right, intending to take the curve of the 'D'.
I did not factor in the exact incline of that curve, however, and made it to the very top, before my tires said, "Fuck this shit, we quit!"
The span in place, causing me to start sliding forward towards parked cars. My breaks are good, however, and I stopped giving gas, applied them slowly, and stopped myself from hitting parked cars.
I put this 2009 Sebring into reverse to try to back down. I feel myself sliding yet again and slowly force the brake pedal to the floor, stopping just about 4 feet from hitting more parked cars.

These ladies, gents and anyone in between, is where I stayed. I put her in park, put on my emergency brake, and waited. The maintenance man told me the salt truck would be by (after they get out of a ditch they slid into) and let me use his cell phone to call work and say I'll be late & why, and my friend to say I won't be picking him up, and why.

After waiting over an hour, the salt truck finally arrives. The go down the straight of the 'D', and, sadly take the curve. -.-;

The stop next to me, dropping salt, then proceed to hit the gas. No go, so they put on their brakes.
The wheels stop....the truck does not...
I grip the wheel and mumble a nervous line of swear words a mile a minute. Their truck veers into the front driver's side of my car, as we BOTH slide towards parked cars.

At my complex, after every few parking spaces is a curb of shrubbery. This curb stops them...my brakes stop me. I have avoided hitting any cars.
After much coaxing by everyone who is now gathered, I SLOWLY back up so we can see the damage.
None. Somehow, by luck, miracle, or religious grace, their rubber running board hit only my tire, and no damage was done. No dents, dings, scratches, scuffs, or even paint marks.

I then proceed, with direction, to SLOWLY back down the hill, find a parking space, and get a ride to work.

This was my day. I hate ice. I hate it with a fucking passion.

Another year gone, another year gained. I remember when they were fun; a celebration or a party with friends. Now they're a day of dread. When did that change happen? I THINK there were a few years in between of party and dread that were 'meh, its just like any other day'. *shrugs*
Last week, an early party was thrown by a friend, to make it fun for me. I enjoyed myself, but it felt less like a celebration & more like getting drunk and playing games/watching movies to forget I'm getting older.
But, it's ok. I'm going to do like some of my female coworkers, and many of my family...
I'm just going to be 25 every year for the rest of my life. :)

I must keep this short. trying to go into detail on how awesome it was could result in accidental spoilers..

Ok, it was awesome, simply awesome! One of the most awesome things I've seen, ever! Definitely my favorite action film of the year.
it's got humor and action, and lots of blood, and loss of limbs amidst explosions and action stars who know how to act! yes, both wrestlers in the film do well at acting. :P

Do yourself a favor and see it while it's still in theaters! And be ready to make noise, both with laughter, and 'holy shit' comments from some of the action sequences.

I am bald again.
That is all.

I usually avoid memes, but since I'm attending my 10th AC this year, I figure I might as well.


Where are you staying?
Westin, I think; if my planned room space is still open.

What day are you getting there?
My plane leaves out early on Thursday morning. I should be there by the afternoon.

Who will you be with?
Lex. Not sure who all else is in his room this year.

Do you do free art?
I can't draw. I'll do free stick figures. :P

Do you do trades?
Um, if you're willing to trade for crappy stick figures, sure! <.<

Do you do commissions?
hey, you want to spend your hard earned cash on said stick figures, I won't argue! ^.^;

What is your gender?
Male

How old are you?
Old enough to know better, young enough not to care. :P

Can I talk to you?
Sure! As long as you're respectful and polite. :)

Can I touch you?
Hugs are fine if I see them coming. no surprise hugs from behind, please.

Can I hang out with you?
Sure, I don't mind.

How can I find you?
That's a little tricky. I wander around, looking for various friends, and often go outside to smoke. (yes, I'm an evil nicotine addict; rawr!) But hey, if you're good at finding Waldo & Carmen Sandiego, you'll probably be able to find me.

Can I buy you drinks?
YES! But unless it's a mojito ( I can never turn one down), make it a soda. I've learned alcohol can now initiate one of my migraines. >.<;

Well, while I still miss the grape flavored Dew that everyone else seems to have hated, I enjoyed all three flavors last year, and while I DO like the flavor of Voltage, it didn't really matter to me which flavor won then.
With the three new flavors, I have a definitive favorite; Distortion.
It's Mt. Dew with a healthy dose of lime. Typhoon & White-Out are ok flavors. There's nothing wrong with them, but I don't enjoy them enough to seek them out, so to speak.
If someone offered me some of either of them, I'd gladly drink, but I wouldn't be spending my own money on it, if that makes any sense.

Distortion, however (if it wins) is the flavor I'd keep my fridge stocked with.

My wife worked faster than anticipated, so it looks like I'm back already.