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Holy. Crap. You know what you've got to do, Wil?
You (and your ragtag friends) must challenge that dirtbag real-estate developer to a single game of golf, winner-takes-all, to SAVE THAT GOLF COURSE!
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on in which bad golf is played and news items are discussed at WWdN: In Exile
in which bad golf is played and news items are discussed
Last week, I took Nolan to the 3 par golf course I played on all the time as a teenager for a round of what we call Bad Golf. The rules of Bad Golf are pretty simple: 1. If you completely blow it on a shot, you get an automatic do-over, no penalty. 2. If you miss the cup by a distance equal to...
My wife loves Left4Dead and can't wait for the second one to come out. She wants it like Veruca Salt wants a golden egg.
She's big into zombies and reminds me often that, when the zombie apocalypse comes, humanity will separate into two group:
1) Those who have prepared themselves for the zombie apocalypse (with the help of many hours of training in L4D).
2) Lunch.
Commented Aug 13, 2009 on in which progress is made at WWdN: In Exile
in which progress is made
A few months ago, while playing Left 4 Dead, I found myself cowering in a closet, absolutely terrified to go back out and face the horde. I knew that I had to move so the game would continue, but I just didn't want to go out and take my chances. I didn't know at the time that L4D has this sinist...
That background is my new favorite thing ever. I think I had that same graphic on my Trapper-Keeper.
Why's your fly up, though? Aren't you selling hotdogs, nerd?
Commented Aug 11, 2009 on I just wanted to say that I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds. at WWdN: In Exile
I just wanted to say that I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.
"Hi, Gilbert. I'm a nerd too. I just found that out tonight. We have news for the beautiful people. There's a lot more of us then there are of you. I know there's alumni here tonight. When you went to Adams you might've been called a spazz, or a dork, or a geek. Any of you that have ever fel...
That sounds like an incredible blast. Having experienced the rock-star lifestyle once or twice, I can attest to the surreality that lingers in the air when you're around a mobile stripper pole or brandy glass full of monotone M&M's. I've been lucky enough to have played a few big music festivals where I felt that perhaps they were mistaking me for someone else, that I wasn't really the droid they were looking for.
Also, I find that using a Doomsday Device too early in a relationship really just complicates things. I'd rather the end of time was something we could just ease into, like a hot-tub, when we were both comfortable.
...the Doomsday Device is my penis.
Commented Aug 3, 2009 on the obligatory comic-con post (that's mostly about the guild panel) at WWdN: In Exile
the obligatory comic-con post (that's mostly about the guild panel)
I didn't see enough of Comic-Con to give a comprehensive report. What I experienced was a miserably hot and insanely crowded main vendor floor that was more difficult to navigate than I ever remember it being before – especially on Friday. My highlights were visiting with the friends I could ge...
I have made the horrible error of reading many posts on your lovely blog on an empty stomach. The growling of my belly has disturbed my wife in the other room.
I'll be trying to make some risotto this next week, and am feeling encouraged by how easy you made it look. Thank you for that.
Commented Jul 20, 2009 on Crab and Corn (And a Bit of Lobster) Risotto at The Barefoot Kitchen Witch
Crab and Corn (And a Bit of Lobster) Risotto
I think sometimes I love things like crab and lobster more the second day, when I get to mess around with the leftover meat and be all creative and pretend i'm an Iron Chef (in my head). Okay, not that Iron Chef part. That would be silly! Anyway, we had some crab parts left after Friday's ...
Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week.
Commented Jul 17, 2009 on in which we combine wil wheaton, books, and beer. (mmmm ... beer.) at WWdN: In Exile
in which we combine wil wheaton, books, and beer. (mmmm ... beer.)
Last year, I went to the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens for an event they call Book and a Beer. It's pretty much what it sounds like: I read from my book while people drank beer. Then I signed my books while I drank beer. Then I ate dinner and had some more beer. Then we drove around loo...
Excellent. Since I'm in San Francisco, I'll have to send my proxy. You won't know him either, but he'll be wearing my underwear.
Commented Jul 16, 2009 on in which we combine wil wheaton, books, and beer. (mmmm ... beer.) at WWdN: In Exile
in which we combine wil wheaton, books, and beer. (mmmm ... beer.)
Last year, I went to the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens for an event they call Book and a Beer. It's pretty much what it sounds like: I read from my book while people drank beer. Then I signed my books while I drank beer. Then I ate dinner and had some more beer. Then we drove around loo...
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