The Escapist

I wish I had seen this person/organization's effort at Origins 2008, the "Ludic Amusement Convocation."

And they say they will be back for 2009, maybe even with a LARP! (Note to therck, you and your husband might want to check them out and/or help??)

Well, another Origins has come and gone. It was a good time, and my kids enjoyed it immensely. S went to the paint and take at least three times. She rattled around with Trella's kids a bunch. She also played Betrayal at House on the Hill on Saturday. I even got to see her roll for the final act needed to complete the scenario and win it for ( Read more... )

We're on our way out to Origins in a few hours. I'm not dressed nor packed, but we've had a huge breakfast of pancakes, strawberries, and melon, the kids are packed, and I think I can be packed and ready to go by 10:30. I'd really like to vacuum out the car...maybe that's worth the extra 45 minutes. Anyway, I'll be away until Sunday dinner time ( Read more... )

Last evening, we went out to Hudson Mills Metropark to see the fireworks. The crowds alone were amazing. We got there about 7:30 and we ended up in the thick of the parking, instead of lined along the entry road as the earlier arrivals were. We knew we were going to be in for a long time getting out. We hung out for about 2.5 hours people- ( Read more... )

Hi lovely peoples!

For those going to Origins: we are thinking of possibly going to see Ratatouille tomorrow afternoon or evening depending on what else might be going on. The nearby theatre is offering $2 off when you show your convention badge. Feasible show times for Ratatouille are 2:20, 4:40, 7:00. (There are also noon and 11:15 pm shows, ( Read more... )