Still Here

Yep.. still here! And with a quickie post while I'm thinking about it!

Among the many, many things that have happened to me during the last few months (and, I hope to get a post to y'all about that once I get my bearings back), I ended up finishing a long-term, often procrastinated project whereby I set out to learn all about DVD burning by creating a TV compilation. Specifically, a Sci-Fi compilation.

My goal was to create a compilation of great Sci-Fi TV shows that could stand on their own merits - where you wouldn't have to know anything about the series to enjoy the episode. Some shows, like Twilight Zone and Futurama, were an easy fit. Others, like BSG, Babylon 5, and Farscape, were a bit troublesome for single episode understating. But - I tried to find that one episode - probably not the *best* episode, mind you - that would impress a virgin viewer. Stand alone stuff. It would serve as a great introduction to friends and family for shows they just might like to peruse further.

And it would make a great holiday gift. I'm cheap that way.

So - just to post it here ('cause, heck.. I should probably post *anything* at this point), here's the setlist. Please comment your disapproval. Teh internets are funnay that way.

(Edit: Huh.. Bolgger didn't take the cut'n'paste Word page. Strange.)

OK, fixed - here's the list:

Disc 1
Star Trek:TOS - Balance of Terror
X-Files - Jose Chung's From Outer Space
Futurama - Jurassic Bark
Firefly - Out of Gas
MST3K - Mr. B Natural
Dr. Who - Blink

Disc 2
The Outer Limits - The Architects Of Fear
MST3K - The Days of Our Years
Dollhouse - Unaired Pilot
Farscape - DNA Mad Scientist
Twilight Zone - It's a Good Life
Star Trek:TNG - The Inner Light

Disc 3
Torchwood - Random Shoes
Babylon 5 - The Coming Of Shadows
Cowboy Bebop - Toys in the Attic
BSG - 33
Star Trek:DS9 - The Visitor
MST3K - Once Upon a Honeymoon

See? Fun for everyone!

(Little note - the MST3K's are some of their shorts, used for filler space only. Not the best ones, by far. I really couldn't justify a typical, full length episode - as much as I'd like to spread the Torgo around.)

Back tomorrow... promise!

Look! The Sun! Trees!

Well, I'm back. And very happy to be so! I won't go into details.. but *Wowsers!* am I glad that's all over with!

Anyway, if I can get back into the groove of things, regular posting should be ...um... regular again starting Monday.

Thanks for your patience / well-wishes!

That's not too far off, actually...

Vacation Over ... Back to Work!

... and we're back.

I'm convinced that "Vacation Free Time" does not exist. We've been on a (forced) 2 week one from work and ... well, Y'know all those things that you'll get done when you actually have the time to do them? Like reading and cleaning and blogging and camping and vacation stuff? Yeah... not so much. Goofing off tends to get in the way.

Not to say it hasn't been a bit nutty around here with visitors, guests, holidays and such ... so all things told, I haven't had much time to put together any wacky photoshops or general comic gripes. Actually, I just haven't had the motivation to. Sorry.

But.. we had a wonderful 4th - and I hope you all did too! The Boise fireworks show was surprisingly immense, and because the downtown city sits surrounded by mountains, we had a spectacular view of the performance.

Our young visitor is fitting in quite well and is constantly amazed that I can name all of the Teen Titans ("Which? The TV series, the original comic lineup, or the current roster?"), who does the voices for which character ("That's the dude who was Luke Skywalker. No, I'm totally serious. What?!? You dare doubt the Great and Powerful Geek-San?!?"), or that I have a room filled with comic books. Eh.. what can I say? Kids dig me. Part of me is kinda proud that he's now watching Doctor Who, Justice League and Firefly with us .. when he's not catching up on the re-runs.

Other than that, I've done my fair share of lounging around and getting some exercise touring the city on extended bike rides and dog walks and whatnot. I'm sure that tomorrow's return to work will plug me right back into the routine, though.

So, just a quick note to prove that I'm still here. Just got a bit carried away with my lounging.

Happy Summer!

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