Really? Is quarterly the best I can do?
Seems I only ever post to my blog when something bad happens. While I'd like to say that's not true this time, I can't. I can, however, say that it's not the reason I'm posting. The bad thing happening had nothing to do with my decision to post an update. I will get it out of the way quickly:
On November 29, 2009, Legends closed its doors at 314 Main Street. We've spent the last week getting everything moved out.
Now, onto the good stuff :)
Legends will probably reopen at some point in the future, with a different focus.
On Thursday, December 3, 2009, I proposed to my girlfriend (now fiance, not to spoil the story), Jamie. Nothing fancy, just a nice dinner and a ring. If you haven't guessed, she said yes. :) Our current plan is to get married on October 23, 2010. I'll relate other details as they become available.
Kent has started working on remodeling the front bathroom. So far, the removal of walls and cabinets have been the primary effort, but now that we're about done with the shop stuff, we'll be able to put more time into the remodeling.
I'm currently involved in 3 D&D games. 2 as a player, and 1 as DM. It's the longest I've ever run a campaign, and I'm so happy with it. I'm really happy with my group. On Tuesdays my game has Jamie, Kent, Louis, Matthew and Russ. Wednesdays I play alongside Jamie, Kent, Tim and Pam, with Dave as DM in a game that has been running almost as long as our tuesday night game. On alternate Saturdays, I play alongside Kent, Kent (B.), Philip, Louis, and Lisa, with Jamie serving as DM. :) I'm having a blast with all of them.
With more free time available, I'm going to get back into learning XNA programming. I'm also going to get back into classes for the spring. I've been wanting to program something for a few months now, and the urge is getting to be overwhelming.
Things I'm currently reading: Dragons of Autum Twilight (with Jamie), Kindred Spirits (Dragonlance Meetings Vol 1), Memories of the Future (Wil Wheaton -- Highly recommended, check it out at http://www.memoriesofthefuturecast.com and http://stores.lulu.com/wilwheaton )
I've moved my service bench to the Library in my house, so now I can get back to working on computers for people.
Oooh, the Library: Over the last few months, we've turned the front room of the house, which has been a "catch-all" for the last few years, into a library. So far, I've got 5 full-sized book cases and one small one, completely filled with books (roleplaying, comic trade paperbacks, and lots and lots of fiction). Another shelf is going to be built sometime this week, and the remainder of the books should make it to that shelf soon. I also have an old Rolltop desk filled with my D&D miniatures, tiles, and notes, a large kitchen table that seats 6 comfortably, for roleplaying, and two computer workstations. Oh yeah, and the big old arcade box (currently disconnected). I'm really loving it. It's a great place to work, to relax, and to just "be".
None of this would be possible, if not for Jamie. She's a great focus for my life, and a wonderful partner.
On November 29, 2009, Legends closed its doors at 314 Main Street. We've spent the last week getting everything moved out.
Now, onto the good stuff :)
Legends will probably reopen at some point in the future, with a different focus.
On Thursday, December 3, 2009, I proposed to my girlfriend (now fiance, not to spoil the story), Jamie. Nothing fancy, just a nice dinner and a ring. If you haven't guessed, she said yes. :) Our current plan is to get married on October 23, 2010. I'll relate other details as they become available.
Kent has started working on remodeling the front bathroom. So far, the removal of walls and cabinets have been the primary effort, but now that we're about done with the shop stuff, we'll be able to put more time into the remodeling.
I'm currently involved in 3 D&D games. 2 as a player, and 1 as DM. It's the longest I've ever run a campaign, and I'm so happy with it. I'm really happy with my group. On Tuesdays my game has Jamie, Kent, Louis, Matthew and Russ. Wednesdays I play alongside Jamie, Kent, Tim and Pam, with Dave as DM in a game that has been running almost as long as our tuesday night game. On alternate Saturdays, I play alongside Kent, Kent (B.), Philip, Louis, and Lisa, with Jamie serving as DM. :) I'm having a blast with all of them.
With more free time available, I'm going to get back into learning XNA programming. I'm also going to get back into classes for the spring. I've been wanting to program something for a few months now, and the urge is getting to be overwhelming.
Things I'm currently reading: Dragons of Autum Twilight (with Jamie), Kindred Spirits (Dragonlance Meetings Vol 1), Memories of the Future (Wil Wheaton -- Highly recommended, check it out at http://www.memoriesofthefuturecast.com and http://stores.lulu.com/wilwheaton )
I've moved my service bench to the Library in my house, so now I can get back to working on computers for people.
Oooh, the Library: Over the last few months, we've turned the front room of the house, which has been a "catch-all" for the last few years, into a library. So far, I've got 5 full-sized book cases and one small one, completely filled with books (roleplaying, comic trade paperbacks, and lots and lots of fiction). Another shelf is going to be built sometime this week, and the remainder of the books should make it to that shelf soon. I also have an old Rolltop desk filled with my D&D miniatures, tiles, and notes, a large kitchen table that seats 6 comfortably, for roleplaying, and two computer workstations. Oh yeah, and the big old arcade box (currently disconnected). I'm really loving it. It's a great place to work, to relax, and to just "be".
None of this would be possible, if not for Jamie. She's a great focus for my life, and a wonderful partner.