I found myself.

Picked up Blue Beetle #19 today. Contrary to what I'd heard from people, this was not a filler issue. No way, no how. Seriously, when the main plot twist has been looming ever since issue #6, you can't call it filler.

Since I'm not coherent, I'll just list my thoughts chronologically.

( 'Hard Truths' (aka 'The One Where Brenda Finally Finds Out') )

In short, the Big Plot Twist was handled well even though the foreshadowing was a bit heavy, and as usual this title doesn't disappoint. Filler issue my ass.

Has this been posted all over the friends list by now? Probably, but I'm reposting it just to be safe.

surrealphantast videotaped a panel at DragonCon 2007, during which Christopher Judge is enlightened as to what 'furries' are.

Yes, I know he's getting the definition that does NOT apply to pretty much all the anthro fans I know. That aside, his reaction (and Michael Shanks' facepalming through the whole thing) is a thing of beauty.

"Don't you ever watch CSI?" AHAHAHAHA!

ETA: IT'S ON YOUTUBE! REJOICE!

Because it isn't yet midnight on the East Coast... happy birthday, tptigger. *hugs*

Because I am a complete flake and thought the 8th was a Monday, happy birthday THREE DAYS LATE to blue_soulfire.

Hippo birdies Happy birthday, jennies!

...okay, bed for real now.

Three little words:

NO GROUP PROJECTS!

That is all.

I hate my creativity demons.

I really really really do.

They keep pestering me with plotbunnies that I know will never get written because they're too lazy to actually work out a plot or anything that requires logistics - and of course, this particular plotbunny would be a mystery, so I'd have to script out the details and plan like WHOA. Of course, they haven't given me any real useful details like that, oh NO. Nor will they bother to close plotholes you could drive a truck through.

But still, they will NOT SHUT UP.

So I'm going to kill it by mentioning it here, after which people will get excited and then they won't want to write it anymore.

Basically, what's been gnawing at me for a week now? A Phoenix Wright/Power Rangers Dino Thunder crossover. Phoenix has to defend Dr. Tommy Oliver in a murder case, and the evidence against Tommy isn't that rock solid... but his client cannot supply an alibi. He was kind of fighting monsters at the time.

No, I have no good details, no, I haven't worked out the details of the setup yet (although I know it starts with Hayley and Ethan dragging Tommy to a tech expo in LA), but the idea won't go away. Worse, I got the notion of Maya and Ethan teaming up to investigate - and driving Hayley insane in the process. And they're giving me scenes!

ETA: Changed POV of one of the scenes, it'll make a bit more sense to non-PW fans that way.

( 'I've got a girlfriend,' Trent said, his eyes still closed. 'A really hot girlfriend who is *standing right there.*' )

*sigh* So if this ever gets anywhere - which I doubt - anyone willing to beta?

For those not in the know, patrickat posted the G2007 Radio Play on YouTube, broken up into five parts: Chapters 3-5 of "Gargoyles: Clan Building." I recommend checking it out if you missed the con: for Emambu doing three huge parts, for Revel's take on Foghorn Leghorn the Judge, for Thom Adcox's reading of Brentwood that had us all ON THE FLOOR, and for a generally awesome cast. Oh, and Carmine and I are in there too.

Patrick, thank you for recording it.

Part 1 - Cast Introductions and Greg's Foreword
Part 2 - Chapter Three Start
Part 3 - Chapter Three End, Chapter Four Start
Part 4 - Chapter Four End, Chapter Five Start
Part 5 - Chapter Five End

Yeah, I know, I owe more of the con report, but this was easier to link.

(And don't forget G2008 in Chicago!)

While the neighbor's unprotected wireless network is giving us a signal, a quick post:

Read the latest Harry Potter in one day. Not going to spoil it. Liked it a lot. Deb's idea of going back and rereading the whole series? Considering how much comes together, that's probably not a bad idea.

Still at the beach. Still doing okay. But must get off now and rejoin the real world.

*is home and officially 28*

*is running on 3 hours sleep*

Happy birthday, celli!

*THUD*

This part of the con report was composed in fits and starts while working on something else. Just to warn you all.

Also, the Blue Mug was on Saturday, so that part of this journal goes past the PG-13 rating, for those who care.

EDIT 10 pm EST: Did manage to get some quotes from the videos I taped during the Blue Mug. Which isn't bad for AVIs recorded by a digital camera.

( Saturday, June 23rd: Greg Weisman is Not a Numbers Guy )

Again, if I got something wrong, let me know, I'm fixing these before I post them to Ask Greg. Check again, I just added new quotes to the Blue Mug!