He was only 73...

Yes, that's right. Robert Goulet has passed on.

Halloween: Serious Business

...okay maybe not.

If you can't tell, that is Andy Warhol.

Who is Andy Warhol? Obviously, you are not a musician.

And if you cannot tell where that quote is originally from, you are uncultured and a swine.

The view from my desk

This is the show I was treated to from around 1:30 this afternoon until the police and fire department evacuated us at 3:00. Of course, I had to stick around for an extra half hour to get servers shut down. Who would have guessed IT folks could be exposed to risk of chemical explosion?

So, now that the spooky-cast is live, what happens for the next one? Will we hear (oh lord) andy's colon cleansing techniques? Only time will tell...

The SWP is on itunes!

Yes, it's true. Go to itunes and download it now. Some problems still in the listing itself--cover art doesn't come up, and artist is 'tim'--but it's there.

Spookycast

Dear Readers (and now Listeners!):

Last night we recorded the Spooky Wignall Podcast, Just in Time for Halloween. When Andy and I got back to Ames, I sat at my computer with the intention of editing for an hour and then starting to work on a novel. Five hours later, at four in the morning, I was still sitting there poking at the audio file. It was addicting as hell, and I've listened to different final cuts probably five times today.

To get this shit up onto iTunes, I need to upload the file onto some sort of online space. I plan to dump it onto my ISU page tomorrow when I'm on campus, and shortly after, it should be ready for your download. Here's an excerpted transcript:

Kevin: How many yorkies? How many yorkies do you think he could take out?

Cricket: I'd say ... two. Maybe three.

Kevin: Two? Two to three yorkies?

Cricket: Oh, yorkies. I thought you said wookies.

Spooky's Dog: WTF

I was very unaware of the Spookycast until it occurred.

Anyway, I tried to explain to someone later that evening about the spookycast. Here's the conversation:

DaveO: So I will be in a podcast.
Matt: What's a podcast?
DaveO: It is like a factory making apple pies for whales.
Matt: That not only did not answer my question, but it brings up about 5 more.


Crezzy! HURRY UP WITH THE DAMN CAST!!!!

podcast?

Now I'm itching to listen to the Spookycast. Guys, any idea when this aural goodness will flood my ears?

Spooky Wignall Podcast

Just in time for Halloween, Kevin and I are putting together a Spooky Wignall Podcast. The show will feature different takes on the legend of Spooky Wignall, spooky trivia, and a contest to see who can say "Spooky Wignall" in the spookiest way. Here are some ways you can be involved:

1) if you're game for being called and then giving us some spooky information on speakerphone (and into my mic), give us your number or, if i have it, just indicate that you're FUCKIN IN, MAN

or

2) write up a brief question or comment or whatever that we can read aloud.

You can post either here as a comment, or email me at timothydicks at gmail. We probably record tomorrow night, so try to get back to me by five Wednesday!

I'm posting this from a Wii!

This weekend is Megan's wedding, not like a lot of you care, but I was wondering if Tim and I are the only ones going. After the drunken relative part, those who attend, we can sneak back to the basement and shoot pool or some Wii. Bring any games you got. We'll probably steal beer from Megan.

For Andy and Tim

this might hurt a little to your literature organs, but amusing none the less.

Blog of unnecessary quotation marks.

the greatest pie ever!

Oh, this is just wrong. So very very wrong.

BACON-APPLE PIE

Boxed Valves

If you don't track all things game based you might have missed that Valve has put out the wonderful Orange Box and this delightful artifact is theoretically available today. If you don't have any idea what I'm talking about then you should follow this link ORANGE. Even if you don't think you want another game you will likely be amused by the Meet the Character Trailers. My personal favorite is the Engineer.

I was going to get PC version and save an additional several bucks but I figure the Xbox version will get me more potential cohorts. And the basic math, this is 5 games for the price of one title. A nice set to provide a little variety from the constant Halo-ing. I'll be picking one up as soon as I get back into Des Moines provided the Best Buy doesn't fail to provide.

Now to either work on a text or to flagrantly disregard the new sign that appeared next to this library computer overnight.

"These computers are for research purposes only!
NO VIDEO GAMES ALLOWED!"

I blame the idiot high-school aged looking white male that sat down at the next PC over yesterday and was blaring rap, "Party like a rock star..." not really library general consumption. Probably got me noticed for the flash games I was in even though I used headphones. Bastard. I'm out, see those of you that Halo sooner than later.

Go See Kyle for all your Jewish Woes

...wtf. I had stuff on here. A lot of stuff.

1376 Columbine St.
Denver, Co 80206

Dave--

What's your damn address? Andy and I need to know so we know where to send the charred lump of ashes that used to be your portfolio.

To continue the Halo 3 madness

Found this on Joystiq:

Legendary

I would just like to announce that, at 5:30 this morning, I beat Halo 3 on Legendary.

(oooh, ahhh) I know, you want to worship my greatness.

Well, that'll have to wait. Cause right now I am legendarily exhausted. If anyone wonders where I'm at for the next eight hours, I'm dreaming about the flying bear show.